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SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL

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Recommended forward and rearward clear 
zones for wheelchair-seated occupants.  
(Note: the FCZ may not be achievable for 
wheelchair-seated drivers). 

Warning

EC

REP

BEO MedConsulting Berlin GmbH

Helmholtzstr, 2-9

10587 Berlin Germany
Tel: +49-30-318045-51

Medifab Ltd 

Phone +64 3 307 9790

Fax +64 3 307 2820

fasterresults@spexseating.com

www.spexseating.com

32 Detroit Drive  
Rolleston    7675 
New Zealand

US

REP

Medicept

200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721

United States

Tel: +1-508-231-8842

Warranty

Each Spex Arm & Thigh Support is carefully inspected to provide peak performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in 
materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials 
or workmanship occur within 12 months from the original date of purchase, Medifab will, at its option, repair or replace it without 
charge. This warranty does not apply to general wear and use, including punctures, tears or burns, nor to the removable Thigh 
Support cover.

Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest authorized Spex supplier. Except for express warranties made herein, 
all other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and warranties of fitness for a particular purpose are excluded. 
There are not warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof. Remedies for breach of express warranties herein 
are limited to repair or replacement of the goods. In no event shall damages for breach of any warranty include any consequential 
damages or exceed the cost of non-conforming goods sold. 

The serial number of your Thigh Support can be located by unzipping the Thigh Support Pad cover. The serial number of your Arm 
Support is located on the base of the Arm Pad. 

Summary of Contents for Arm & Thigh Supports

Page 1: ...INFORMATION NOTICE This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this product Please do not remove this user manual before delivery to the end user SUPPLIER This m...

Page 2: ...ing of the skin consult with your health care professional Disclaimer Medifab takes no responsibility as to the therapeutic effectiveness of our products Our claims relate to the ability of the produc...

Page 3: ...er has significant or forceful leaning to one side a complete postural evaluation must be undertaken to ascertain the correct wheelchair seating set up prior to installation 14 Do not use Spex arm and...

Page 4: ...reme cold to avoid burns from the metal components Dirt Small particles such as dust dirt and sand may restrict optimum functionality Regularly check your Arm Thigh Support to ensure no build up occur...

Page 5: ...seat pan above the rail Insert one fixing stud through the Seat Pan wing and one through the Seat Pan as shown Fasten using the M6 washers and nuts Slide the bracket to the correct position and tighte...

Page 6: ...er if required To adjust the wheelchair width height and angle loosen the eight M6 fasteners with a 5mm Hex Key and adjust the plate as required To adjust the support pad height only loosen the four M...

Page 7: ...ort pad the outside fasteners allow for a slight angle adjustment of the pad in relation to the arm support post Further angle adjustment can be achieved by adjusting the Seat pan mounting bracket ang...

Page 8: ...d up correctly once the arm sup port pad is in position Underneath the arm support pad the outside fasteners allow for a slight angle adjustment of the pad in relation to the arm support post Further...

Page 9: ...6 x 20mm fasteners and washers will be required 2 1 ComboThigh Armsupport adjustment Remove the bottom four M6 x 16mm fasteners to remove the thigh support from the post The top four M6 x 16mm fastene...

Page 10: ...he Spex Arm Thigh support Medifab takes no responsibility for contamination cross infection or damage Reissuingtoanotheruser Part Procedure Safety check All components to be checked for signs of stres...

Page 11: ...ommended for transport in a vehicle Eg Vigour Lo and Vigour Mid back supports Assembly Use Maintenance Limitations Adjustments to the set up of the wheelchair must only be carried out by a qualified t...

Page 12: ...rom wheelchair components The junction of the shoulder belt and pelvic belt of three point belt restraints should be located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and...

Page 13: ...rding to the manufacturer s instructions 5 The Spex seating system must only be used as indicated in this user manual 6 Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints as a part of a complete Wheelchair Tie...

Page 14: ...and Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant 11 Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system structure parts or compon...

Page 15: ...be installed correctly Refer to the appropriate section for correct backrest hardware mounting instructions 17 If the wheelchair is being transported whilst unoccupied the wheelchair must still be se...

Page 16: ...ship occur within 12 months from the original date of purchase Medifab will at its option repair or replace it without charge This warranty does not apply to general wear and use including punctures t...

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