Leckey Horizon User Manual

User Manual

Horizon

Contents

01 Intended use
02 Declaration of conformity
03 Terms of warranty
04 Product history record
05 Product training record
06 Safety information
07 How to unpack and assemble
08 Clinical setup for postural management
09 Product conversion
10 Frequent adjustments for daily use
11 Cleaning & care information
12 Daily product inspection
13 Reissuing Leckey products
14 Technical information
15 Specifications for LINAK

The Leckey Horizon Stander has
been designed to offer the option of
Supine and Prone Standing in one whilst
providing an unrivalled level of positional
support. This manual shows you how you
can quickly and easily make use of all
of the functions. The instructions on the
safety and maintenance of the product
will ensure that you will enjoy the use of
this product for a long time.

1 Intended Use

The Leckey Horizon Stander is for use in
prone and supine standing but may also
be used for upright standing. The Leckey
Horizon Stander is intended for adults and
children (aged 4 years+) with disabilities such
as cerebral palsy. The maximum user weight
limit on the size one Leckey Horizon Stander
is 50kg (110lbs), size two is 80kg (176lbs)
and size three 100kg (220lbs). Standing can
help the normal development of the hips, it
will help promote muscle formation, and can
help provide psychological well being.

2 Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares that the
Leckey Horizon Stander conforms to the
requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines
and EN12182 Technical aids for disabled
persons. General requirements
and test methods.

3 Terms of Warranty

The Warranty applies only when the product
is used according to the specified conditions
and for the intended purposes, following
all manufacturer’s recommendations (also
see general terms of sales, delivery and
payment). A two year warranty (1 year
for electrical) is provided on all Leckey
manufactured products and components.

4 Product History Record

Your Leckey product is classified as a Class
1 Medical device and as such should only
be prescribed, set up or reissued for use
by a technically competent person who
has been trained in the use of this product.
Leckey recommend that a written record is
maintained to provide details of all setups,
reissue inspections and annual inspections
of this product.

5 Product Training Record (Parents,
Teachers & Carers)

Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class
1 Medical Device and as such Leckey
recommend that parents, teachers and
carers using the equipment should be made
aware of the following sections of this user
manual by a technically competent person:

Section 6

Safety Information

Section 10
Frequent Adjustments for Daily use

Section 11

Cleaning & care information

Section 12

Daily Product Inspection

Leckey recommend that a written record
is maintained of all those who have been
trained in the correct use of this product.

6.1 Always read instructions fully
before use.

6.2 Users should not be left unattended at
any time whilst using Leckey equipment.

6.3 Only use Leckey approved
components with your product. Never
modify the product in any way. Failure
to follow instructions may put the user
or carer at risk and will invalidate the
warranty on the product.

6.4 If in any doubt to the continued
safe use of your product or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product and contact our customer
services department or local dealer
as soon as possible.

6.5 Carry out all positional adjustments
and ensure that they are securely
fastened before you put the user into this
product. Some adjustments may require
the use of a tool which is provided with
each product. Keep all tools out of reach
of children.

6.6 When placing the user into the
standing frame, for safety reasons,
always secure the user’s feet and the
chest straps first. Then the hip and knee
straps should be fastened.

6.7 When used in the supine position it
is important to ensure the knee pad is
fastened securely. Always check the
clips are fully engaged.

6.8 Although the stander is fitted with
casters it is not a mobility device.
Always ensure that the castor brakes be
locked at all times when the frame is in
use, being adjusted or even just stored.

6.9 When adjusting the angle of the
Leckey Prone/Supine Stander ensure that
the user and all parts of the product are
well clear of surrounding furnishings to
avoid potential collisions.

6.10 It is not recommended to adjust the
height of the back pad whilst the frame is
in use and in vertical position. Other fine
positional adjustments may be carried
out safely when the user is in the frame.
It is important to support all pads
when adjusting them while the user is
in the product.

6.11 Never leave the product on a
sloping surface, greater than 5 degrees.
Always remember to lock all the castors.

6.12 The product contains components
which could present a choking hazard to
small children. Always check that locking
knobs and bolts within the child’s reach
are tightened and secure at all times.

6.13 Leckey products comply with fire
safety regulations in accordance with
EN12182. However the product contains
plastic components and therefore
should be kept away from all direct
sources of heat including naked flames,
cigarettes, electric and gas heaters.

6 Safety information

6.14 Never place hot items on the Activity
Tray as they may damage the plastic.

6.15 Clean the product regularly. Do
not use abrasive cleaners. Carry out
maintenance checks on a regular basis to
ensure your product is in good working
condition.

6.16 The product is designed for indoor
use and when not in use should be
stored in a dry place that is not subjected
to extremes of temperature. The safe
operating temperature range of the
product is +5 to +40 deg Celsius.

6.17 The product has a battery power
source. It complies with the requirements
of BS EN 60601 Medical electrical
equipment – general requirements for
safety. Please read and adhere to the
guidelines on charging the battery
detailed in section 7.

How to
unpack and
assemble

7

Congratulations on purchasing your Leckey
Horizon Stander. Your Leckey Horizon
Stander will be boxed on a pallet. You should
first cut the straps and remove the outer
lid and cardboard sleeve. The tray will be
packaged separately and should be removed
from the box before trying to move the
stander. You can then remove the remaining
packaging, unlock the castors and roll the
stander off the pallet. Please check that you
have all the parts you have ordered. The
castors should then be locked into position,
facing out from the frame at 45 degrees.

Some of the components will be wrapped in
polythene packaging.

Safety First.
Keep polythene bags away from children.

Multi-tool

A number of adjustments will require the
use of the multi-tool, which is supplied with
each product.

Charging the battery

Before the product is used for the first time
it is recommended to charge the battery fully
for at least 12 hours. To charge the battery
(a), plug the adaptor into the mains socket,
attach the lead to the frame and switch on
the mains power. While charging, the charger
LED will remain orange and will turn to green
when fully charged. When charged switch
off mains power, remove the adaptor plug
and disconnect the lead from the frame. The
battery charge should be topped up each
day for approximately one hour.

If the battery is low in power an audible
bleep will sound indicating that it needs to be
charged. ‘Battery low’ will also be indicated
on both handset and control box (b).

Setting the Angle

Whether used in supine or prone the frame
angle can be easily adjusted with the push
button control handset or the control box.
Use angle indicator on frame for guidance.

Ensure that the product and user are away
from surrounding furnishings to prevent
possible collisions when adjusting the angle.

Safety first
Keep polythene bags away from children.

B

A

The tray is attached to and removed from
the frame by sliding the square metal tube into
the top of the main spine. Before you insert the
tube unlock the locking lever (a), insert the tube
and relock the lever.

To lock the tray and set its height push the
locking lever (a) down until it touches the metal
spine. After use the locking lever needs to be
fine tuned to ensure secure locking. To do this
lift up the lever and turn the nut (b) while holding
the lever in a fixed position. Push the lever back
down to check if it locks the tube securely.
Repeat the process as necessary.

Always use caution when making this
adjustment, as fingers could become
trapped in the receiving tube while
positioning.

7.1 How to attach the
tray in prone standing

B

A

A

The Tray is attached to and removed from
the frame by the metal brackets located
below the chest pad. To attach the tray slide
the metal bars into the receiving tubes to the
required depth and secure by tightening the
knobs (a) on either side.

7.2 How to attach the
tray in supine standing

7.3 Inserting Attachment
bolt

Insert the required attachment bolt (a)
along with the retention plate (b). Place a
rubber lid (c) on both, the top and bottom
of the sandal. Fasten using the four screws
(d) provided. To remove or replace the
attachment bolt, reverse this process.

A

1

2

3

B

D

C

C

D

C

B

To attach and height adjust, slide the square
tubing into the top of the central spine on
the backrest. To lock the head support push
the locking lever down until it touches the
metal spine (b). To remove simply reverse
this process. The extended headrest, the
contoured head support and the Whitmyer
Pro-Series range of headsupports can also
be attached to the frame as detailed above.

After use locking lever may need to be fine
tuned to ensure secure locking. To do this
lift up the lever and turn the nut (c) while
holding the lever in a fixed position. Push the
lever back down to check if it locks the tube
securely. Repeat the process as necessary.

Always use caution when making
this adjustment, as fingers could
become trapped in the receiving tube

while positioning.

7.5 How to attach the
headsupport & extended
headrest bracket in Supine

7.4 Attaching the Sandals

Place the sandal so that the attachment bolt
goes through the slot in the footplate. To
secure, on the underside of the footplate
place the rubber washer (a), followed by
the metal washer (b) and then the knob (c)
onto the attachment bolt. To position the
sandals simply loosen the knob (c) under the
footplate, select the position you require and
re-fasten the knob.

2

1

C

A

B

C

To attach the flexible guides, loosen the
plastic knob (a) at the back of the pad and
slide the metal bracket into the slot. Then
when set to the desired height retighten the
plastic knob. Repeat on the other side.

7.7 How to attach
Flexible Guides

A

If headsupport is needed in prone standing
the Leckey Interface Frame (LIF) can be
used with Horizon Stander. The LIF is
attached to and removed from the frame by
the metal brackets located below the chest
pad. To attach, slide the metal bars into the
receiving tubes to the required depth
and secure by tightening the knobs on
either side.

Please refer to the specific user manual on
the Leckey Interface Frame to safely position
the frame and its accessories.

This frame will also accommodate the
Whitmyer pro-series range of headsupports.

7.6 How to attach the
headsupport in prone

A

To remove the footplate loosen the bolts
which attach the footplate to the bottom of
the spine (a). Slide the footplate downwards
and remove.

To attach a footplate, loosen the bolts at
either side of the footplate (a) and slide
upwards on to spine. Ensure the slider
plate is firmly inserted into groove in spine.
Tighten the bolts once the footplate is in
the required position.

7.8 How to attach and
remove basic / flip-away /
3D footplates

Clinical setup
for postural
management

8

The clinical setup of the product should be
completed by a technically and clinically
competent person who has been trained in
the use of the product. Leckey recommend
a written record is maintained of all clinical
setups for this product.