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
7.2 Attach the side and
rear mounting straps
The two side mounting straps (a) should
be positioned approximately vertically and
attached to the wheelchair frame using
suitable fasteners.
The two rear mounting straps (b) should
be positioned approximately diagonally to
ensure Leeway is positioned correctly. The
straps should be attached to an appropriate
part on the wheelchair frame using suitable
fasteners.
7.1 Attaching the
seat base strap
First of all wrap the seat base strap around
the cushion with the structural section of
the strap positioned on the underside. Then
replace the cushion.
A
B
7.3 Attachment examples
The mounting straps may be looped around
a suitable part on the frame and secured with
a triglide (a). The triglides are supplied as
standard.
The P-clips (b) are suitable for round tube
frames of 19, 22 or 25mm diameter. These
clamps provide a mounting position for the
eyelets on the mounting straps.
The mounting straps (c) may be fastened
directly on to the wheelchair at suitable predrilled locations on the frame.
The slot anchor plate (d) may be fastened
directly onto the rear of the wheelchair frame.
C
A
B
D
For some wheelchairs where round tubing
is not available, the folded plate (e) can be
secured to the frame and the cam buckle
secured vertically to the folded plate.
E
7.4 Securing the
Leeway onto the seat
Velcro the base of the Leeway onto the seat
base strap and secure the 4 side release
buckles. Adjust the webbing length on
both the Leeway and mounting straps, as
required.
Clinical
Setup
8
8.2 Positioning the client
in the Leeway
Position the client into the seat and establish
the correct posture with the front strap
of the Leeway positioned at the inguinal
crease. As a check, if the Leeway is too far
forward it will be too low on the user’s back,
conversely if it is too far back it will be too
high up the user’s back.
8.1 Preparing for
the client
When setting up the Leeway for the first
time the Leeway should be flat with the
Velcro side tabs open. All four side and back
buckles should already be attached to the
seat.
8.3 Securing the client
in the Leeway
There are two buckle options, the standard
side release (a) and the security buckle
(b) that has a secure three point release
requiring two fingers and a thumb to open.
Fasten your chosen buckle at the front of the
Leeway. Adjust the tension using the D-rings
to provide a snug fit. If it is difficult to secure
this buckle, check that the user is positioned
well back in the seat/Leeway. Re-positioning
or an alternative size of Leeway may be
required.
Next fasten the Velcro tabs (c) at the sides
to fit the Leeway to the user. An anterior,
neutral or posterior pelvic tilt can be
achieved depending on the clinical needs of
the client.
A
C
B
8.4 Final adjustments
Finally adjust the front and rear straps (a) and
(b) to secure and position the user’s pelvis.
After initial set up, only the front buckle
(c) needs to be released when the user
is transferred in or out of their seating
system. The front buckle should be the
first item to be secured upon entering
the seat and the last item to be
released upon leaving the seat.
Once a week, check that the Leeway
has not become slack.
A
B
C
9 Cleaning & Care
Information
How to Maintain
When cleaning the product we recommend
that you use only warm water and a nonabrasive detergent. Never use organic
solvents or dry cleaning fluids.
Upholstery and fabrics
The Leeway may be washed in the washing
machine at 40°C. Drip dry. Do not iron.
Placing the Leeway inside a cloth bag during
washing may help prevent scratches to the
product and machine.
1. The upholstery and fabrics can be cleaned
by hand whilst in place. When cleaning we
recommend that you use only warm water
and a nonabrasive detergent.
2. The best cleaning method is a ‘wipe & dry’
technique.
3. Staining should be removed as quickly
as possible with absorbent cloth, towels or
a sponge. Routine soap and warm water
sponging is effective for ordinary soiling
and minor spills. Be careful not to over wet
the fabric, as this will cause the staining to
spread.
4. Antiseptic cleaning agents can be used
on more stubborn stains. These may require
a safe solvent such as Isopropyl alcohol or
mineral spirit. A half cup of household bleach
to 5 litres of water can also be used as a
useful disinfectant.
5. Always ensure the product is dry before
use.
11 Annual Product
Inspection
(Therapist, Technician, Leckey Product
Advisor, Dealer)
Leckey recommend that each product should
be subject to a detailed inspection at least
once a year and every time the product is
reissued for use. This inspection should
be carried out by a technically competent
person who has been trained in the use of
the product and should include the following
checks as a minimum requirement.
1. Check all plastic buckles are in place and
replace any missing items.
2. Pay particular attention to the Velcro.
10 Daily Product
Inspection
(Therapists, Parents & Carers)
We recommend that daily visual checks of
the equipment are carried out by therapists,
carers or parents to ensure the product is
safe for use. The recommend daily checks
are detailed below.
1. Check all upholstery for signs of wear
and tear.
2. Check all Velcro strips and brush fluff to
ensure straps secure firmly.
If in any doubt to the continued safe
use of your Leckey product or if any
parts should fail, please cease using
the product and contact our customer
services department or your local
dealer as soon as possible.
12 Re-issuing Leckey
Products
Most Leckey products are assessed and
ordered to meet the needs of an individual
user. Before reissuing a product we
recommend that the therapist prescribing
the product has carried out an equipment
compatibility check for the new user and has
ensured that the product being re-issued
contains no modifications or special
attachments.
A detailed technical inspection should be
carried on the product prior to re-issuing.
This should be carried out by a technically
competent person who has been trained in
the use and inspection of the product. Please
refer to section 11 for the required checks to
be carried out.
Ensure the product has been cleaned
thoroughly in accordance with section 9 of
this manual.
Ensure a copy of the user manual is supplied
with the product. A copy can be downloaded
from our website www.leckey.com.
Leckey recommend that a written record is
maintained of all product inspections carried
out during the reissue of the product.
If in any doubt to the continued safe use of
your Leckey product or if any parts should
fail, please cease using the product and
contact our customer service department or
your local dealer as soon as possible.
13 Product Servicing
Servicing of all Leckey products should only
be carried out by technically competent
persons who have been trained in the use of
the product.
In the UK & ROI please contact the Leckey
Service Centre on UK 0800 318265 or ROI
1800 626020 and our customer service
department will be delighted to assist you
with your servicing requirements.
All international service enquiries should
be directed to the appropriate Leckey
distributor who will be delighted to assist
you. For further information on Leckey
distributors please visit our website.
www.leckey.com.
Accessories
Leeway comes as standard with the Velcro seat base strap and four triglide brackets.
Additional attachment kits are available:
147-1602 Quick release attachment kit
Contains 4 straps with side release buckles and 4 ‘p’ clips
147-1604 Mobility seat base plate attachment kit
Contains 4 straps with side release buckles and 2 angle brackets
147-1603 Seat base strap
14 Technical Information
Size 1 (Standard)
Size 1 (Security)
Size 2 (Standard)
Size 2 (Security)
Size 3 (Standard)
Size 3 (Security)
Hip circumference
min
mm
600
600
700
700
850
850
950
950
max
mm
800
800
950
950
1100
1100
1300
1300
inches
23.6
23.6
27.6
27.6
33.5
33.5
37.4
37.4
inches
31.5
31.5
37.4
37.4
43.3
43.3
51.2
51.2
Hip width
min
mm
250
250
300
300
350
350
400
400
max
mm
350
350
400
400
450
450
500
500
inches
13.8
13.8
15.7
15.7
17.7
17.7
19.7
19.7
inches
9.8
9.8
11.8
11.8
13.8
13.8
15.7
15.7
Size 4 (Standard)
Size 4 (Security)
Blue colour
147-1600
147-1601
147-2600
147-2601
147-3600
147-3601
147-4600
147-4601
Grey colour
147-1610
147-1611
147-2610
147-2611
147-3610
147-3611
147-4610
147-4611
24 hour postural
care for babies,
kids & adults.
Sleeping, Sitting,
Standing, Walking,
Moving, Bathing,
Toileting.
Leckey
19 Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
BT28 2SA
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
T: 028 9260 0750
E: info@leckey.com
W: www.leckey.com
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