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SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL
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Introduction
Medifab recommends that a clinician such as an Occupational or Physio Therapist
that is skilled in wheelchair seating and positioning be consulted to determine if
the Spex Arm & Thigh Support is appropriate for the user. The intended user of the Arm
& Thigh Support is a user with postural support requirements.
Safety Instructions
To avoid injury, read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings in this
manual before installing and using the Spex Arm/Thigh Support. There are hazards asso-
ciated with the use of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. If you misuse your wheel-
chair or your Arm & Thigh Support you can be seriously injured. If your Arm & Thigh Sup-
port ceases to function as intended, please consult your authorised Spex seating supplier
immediately before continuing to use.
The Arm & Thigh support foam meets the flammability requirements of California
Technical Bulletin 117. The Arm support fabric meets the flammability requirements of
California Technical Bulletin 117. The Thigh support fabric meets the flammability require-
ments of AS/NZS 3744:1. In rare cases the Neoprene fabric may cause a skin irritation for
people with sensitve skin. If you experience any reddening or itching 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 products to provide safe and reliable
positioning and seating on the equipment onto which they are installed.
Compatibility
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Spex Arm & Thigh Support has been designed to be compatible with most wheel-
chairs.
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Spex Arm & Thigh supports are designed to be installed to the Spex Grid-Base seat
pan or to the seat rail channels.
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Spex Arm & Thigh supports can be installed to other wheelchair seat pans / seat
rails ensuring that a strong and rigid mounting surface is present to enable effective
installation and on-going use.
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Spex Arm & Thigh supports are tested and certified for the Spex brand and may not
be appropriate for installation to other brands of wheelchairs.
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Spex Arm & Thigh supports are not to be used in a different manner other than
what they have been designed for.
Disposal & Recycling
Your Spex Seating System is manufactured using a variety of materials, of which most
can be recycled. Once it reaches the end of its life, if you are the legal owner, do not
dispose of as ordinary household waste but take your Spex system to an approved recy-
cling or collection point, to dispose of according to local laws and regulations.
Separate collection and recycling of the Spex System when disposing ensures protection
of the environment and assists with natural resource conservation.
