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SPEX HEAD SUPPORT USER MANUAL

Installing Mounting Block

4mm Hex Key 

1. 

Bolt the mounting block directly to the back support using 

the M6 x 25mm screws and washers. Use a 4mm hex key to 

tighten the bolts.   

Attaching Pad to Mechanism 

5mm Hex Key 

1. 

Loosen both bolts in the top clamp to allow the ball on the headrest 

pad to insert into the socket.

2. 

Partly tighten the bolts on the top clamp so the headrest pad can 

move but is not loose. 

3. 

Position the headrest pad correctly, then securely tighten the bolts 

using a 5mm hex key.    

Adjusting Stem Height

3mm Hex Key 

1. 

Loosen the grub screw in the ‘Drop Stopper’ using a 3mm hex key.

2. 

Unwind the clamp lever on the mounting block and shift the stem 

up or down to the new position. Tighten the clamp lever to secure. 

3. 

Tighten the grub screw in the ‘Drop Stopper’ to fix the stem height 

when taking the Head Support on and off the wheelchair.   

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Summary of Contents for Head Support

Page 1: ...assed 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 to the user of this product USER CAREGIVER Before using th...

Page 2: ...rt is appropriate for the user The intended user of the Spex Head Support is a user with postural support requirements Contents Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 3 Weight Capacity 3 Environment 3 Com...

Page 3: ...ss 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 Weight Capacity Head Support max...

Page 4: ...The Head Support must not be modified or changed as this voids warranty 4 Only use genuine Spex accessories components and hardware 5 Never lift the wheelchair by the Head Support 6 Never use the Head...

Page 5: ...for signs of stress or cracking Upholstery covers Covers must be replaced regardless of condition Hardware and components Ensure the mechanism components are in place and in safe working order If any...

Page 6: ...cket 2 Partly tighten the bolts on the top clamp so the headrest pad can move but is not loose 3 Position the headrest pad correctly then securely tighten the bolts using a 5mm hex key Adjusting Stem...

Page 7: ...te 2 Loosen the bolts in the positioning mechanism using a 5mm hex key 3 Move the Head Support Pad to the correct position and securely tighten all bolts WARNING Check any links that stick out from th...

Page 8: ...Close the cover replace the lateral wing and tighten the nuts 2 Adjust the width between the lateral pads by loosening the 2 nuts on the back of the centre pad with a 10mm spanner Move the laterals t...

Page 9: ...Wipe clean with mild detergent and water Use disinfectant wipes Medifab recommends using AHP Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide disinfectant wipes The disinfection product must be used as per the manufact...

Page 10: ...ified and not recommended 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...

Page 11: ...located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and not near the midline of the occupant Belt restraints should not be routed outside of the wheelchair wheels or over t...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...straint use 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 part...

Page 14: ...ansported while occupied the wheelchair must still be secured to the WTORS 18 Children whose mass is less than 48 5 lbs 22 kg should be transferred from their seating system into appropriate child res...

Page 15: ...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 removabl...

Page 16: ...ax 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 EC REP BE...

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