Leckey leeway User Instructions

User Instructions

Leeway

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
09 Cleaning & care information
10 Daily product inspection
11 Annual product inspection
12 Reissuing Leckey products
13 Product servicing
14 Technical information * Patent pending

Inspired by the harnesses used in windsurfing, Leeway*
is for individuals who would benefit from increased
pelvic stability and control. Leeway’s snug fit provides
unsurpassed proprioceptive feedback which, combined
with the 4 point attachment, holds and supports the
individual giving them the confidence to move their
centre of gravity freely. This improves their dynamic
sitting ability and increases their sideways and forward
reach, whilst keeping their base of support stable.

Adjustable Velcro tabs on each side enable Leeway to
accommodate a range of postures and shapes. Adjusting
these tabs forward can encourage a more upright
posture with neutral or anterior pelvic tilt.

Leeway is rigid yet flexible. A polycarbonate insert
ensures Leeway retains its shape when not in use,
making the next transfer into the wheelchair simple.
Carefully positioned neoprene sections allow the front
strap to spring out of the way when the buckle is
undone.

1. Intended Use

Leeway (patent pending) is a pelvic
harness which provides maximum
security, stability and comfort to
wheelchair users. It secures the user
to their wheelchair at four key points,
giving them the confidence they need to
move their upper bodies freely without
fear of falling. Available in 4 sizes from
paediatric through to adult, and with 2
buckle choices, the Leeway can be easily
attached to a wide range of manual and
powered wheelchair bases.

2. Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that Leeway 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 manufacturers’
recommendations (also see general terms
of sales, delivery and payment). A two
year warranty 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
(Clients & Carers)

Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class
1 Medical Device and as such Leckey
recommend that clients 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
Daily Product Inspection

Section 11
Annual 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 This Leeway is designed for postural
positioning and should not be used as
the sole means of securing the user to
the vehicle during transportation, nor as
a method of restraint.

6.2 Leeway should be installed and
fitted by a technically competent
person.

6.3 Always read instructions fully before
use.

6.4 Only use Leckey approved
components with your product. Failure
to follow instructions may put the user
or carer at risk. The length of webbing
may be modified to suit the wheelchair
base. Modifying the product in any
other way will invalidate the warranty.

6.5 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.

6.6 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.

6.7 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.

6.8 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 Safety Information

How to
attach

7

Congratulations on purchasing your Leeway.
Your harness will arrive with a Velcro seat
base strap and 4 triglide brackets (additional
attachment kits are available). Please
remove the harness and attachments from
the packaging and ensure you have all the
parts you have ordered. The following fitting
instructions are only a guideline as seating
systems vary according to manufacturer.

Seat base
strap