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SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL

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6 Month Checklist

Checklist

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No concerns with the overall safety of the 
user? If 

, contact your therapist or Spex 

distributor immediately. 

No accidents occurred or harm caused?

No abnormal stress caused to the seating?

User is wearing an appropriate lap belt and 
harness?
No bags or appendages present on the 
seating which may cause stability issues?

User is under the maximum weight capacity?

Are the mounting clamps secured properly 
to the wheelchair canes?
Are the quick release latches properly 
engaging? 
Are the nuts on the L-brackets and pins 
secured?
Can the Back Support be removed & 
installed properly?

Are all hardware and fasteners tight?

Are all components clean?

Are the covers clean and washed?

Is the cushion maintaining correct support 
and control for the user’s pelvis?
Is the cushion adjusted correctly and not 
modified adversely?
Is the cushion installed the right way on the 
wheelchair? 
Does the Back Support maintain correct 
support and control?
Is the Back Support adjusted correctly and 
not modified adversely?

Are the laterals adjusted correctly?

Is the headrest adjusted correctly?

Is a certified Wheelchair Tie-down & Occu-
pant Restraint System being correctly used? 
Is set-up as per the Transit Safety section and 
Warnings in this user manual?
Is the primary caregiver knowledgeable 
about the above points?

The 6 month checklist is a compulsory check to ensure that your Back Support is 

maintained in a safe and functional condition. The examiner must check each item 

on the checklist and place the date and their initials in the appropriate column for 

that check. Failure to perform these checks may void warranty. 

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Summary of Contents for Drop Mount Hardware

Page 1: ...his 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 manual must be given t...

Page 2: ...ed health professional with appropriate training Contents Introduction Intended Use Compatibility General Safety Back Support Contents Warnings Installing Drop Mount Hardware Transport Safety Maintena...

Page 3: ...dications 1 Use of Spex Wheelchair seating products may affect the center of gravity causing the Wheelchair to tip potentially causing injury Always judge the need for anti tippers or amputee axle ada...

Page 4: ...top using it and contact your Spex Seating supplier immediately Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this product should be reported to Spex Ltd Please contact Spex Ltd your Spex Seat...

Page 5: ...Back Support contains the following in addition to the Back Support foam inner cover outer cover and foam positioning kit Description Quantity A Fixing Studs 2 B Back Support Shell 1 C Mounting Brack...

Page 6: ...e of gravity of your wheelchair Check that the wheelchair is not at risk of tipping over from steep slopes or user motion Consider adding anti tippers to the wheelchair to increase stability 7 Never u...

Page 7: ...ey 10mm Spanner Wrench 1 2 3 4 5 Adjust the mounting bracket fasteners to allow the brackets and pegs to slide freely Attach the Drop Mount Receivers to the wheelchair canes Check that both receivers...

Page 8: ...e Back Support removal and installation The pegs should lock securely into both receiv ers Adjust the receiver peg or bracket posi tions if needed Flick the red levers towards the outside of the canes...

Page 9: ...le Zygo Lo is not certified for transport in a vehicle Transport Checklist After carrying out any adjustments ensure all bolts screws and nuts are securely fastened again to ensure safety when travell...

Page 10: ...should be located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and not near the midline of the occupant Shoulder belt restraints should fit over the shoulders with the shou...

Page 11: ...and fitted to the user in accordance with WTORS manufacturer s instructions 7 Back supports with adjustable recline angles should not be tilted back more than 30 to the vertical during travel in vehic...

Page 12: ...straints as a part of a complete WTORS which meets ISO 10542 1 or ANSI RESNA WC18 shall be used to achieve affective occupant restraint and optimum protection in a vehicle impact the belt and restrain...

Page 13: ...g Checklist Spex takes no responsibility for the results of the cleaning process If you have any questions about cleaning procedures please contact your Spex Seating dealer Hardware Wipe clean with mi...

Page 14: ...e results of the disinfecting process Part Procedure Safety check Check all components for signs of stress or cracking If any stress or cracks are found the Spex product must be condemned and disposed...

Page 15: ...ester Polyurethane Back Supports Hardware Aluminium Steel Plastics Upholstery Polyurethane foam Lycra Nylon Polyester Laterals Trunk Supports Hardware Aluminium Rubber Upholstery Polyurethane foam EVA...

Page 16: ...shed Is the cushion maintaining correct support and control for the user s pelvis Is the cushion adjusted correctly and not modified adversely Is the cushion installed the right way on the wheelchair...

Page 17: ...5 SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL 17 WWW SPEXSEATING COM Product Log Form Use this section to keep notes of any changes made to your Spex Seating system Date Set Up Checks Amendments Signature Print Nam...

Page 18: ...luding punctures tears or burns or customer abuse of any of the components Back Supports and Vigour Spex and Flex Cushions 24 months Dualtec Cushion Seat Base and all other accessories 12 months Claim...

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