Leckey LS240-04 User Instructions

KIT Seating System
User Instructions

Contents
01 Intended use

02 Declaration of Conformity
03 Terms of Warranty
04 Product Record History
05 Product Training Records
06 Safety Information
07 How to unpack and assemble the seating system and fit the cushions
08 Clinical Setup for Postural Management
09 Cleaning and Care Information
10 Daily Product Inspection
11 Annual Product Inspection
12 Reissuing Leckey products
13 Product Servicing
14 Technical Information

The KIT Seating System has been
designed to offer a high level of
postural positioning while enabling
function and mobility. This manual
shows you how to quickly, easily
and safely make use of all the
functions. The instructions on
safety and maintenance will ensure
that you will enjoy the use of this
product for a long time.

1. Intended Use

The KIT Seating System is a seat that
has been designed for use by adults
and teenagers (from 12 years old) with
disabilities, in the home, in day centres,
in schools and outdoors, if used on a
mobility base. The seating system has a
maximum user weight of 75kg (165lbs).
The seating system is modular and
can be used with a choice of indoor or
outdoor chassis. The Hi-low chassis
has been designed for indoor use but
can also be used outdoors on an even
surface. The Hi-low chassis should never
be exposed to the elements as this may
corrode the metal components.

The Kit seat unit will interface with a
range of mobility bases, the details of
which can be found on our website,
www.leckey.com.

2. Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Kit Seating System
conforms to the requirements of the
93/42/EEC Guidelines, Medical Device
Regulations 2002 and EN 12182
Technical aids for disabled persons 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 three year warranty is provided on
all Leckey manufactured products and
components.

6.1 Always read instructions fully before
use.

6.2 Users should not be left unattended at
any time while 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 care team 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 a seating
system, for safety and positional reasons,
always secure the Pelvic Cradle first.

6.7 When the product is stationary ensure
that all wheels are locked and facing away
from the base as this will improve product
stability. This is especially important
when the tilt-in-space or back recline
facility is in use.

6.8 When the seat is in use on the Hi-low
chassis we do not recommend that the
users are moved over uneven surfaces
when in the equipment. All due care
and attention should be taken when
transporting the user in and out of the seat.

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

6.10 Only use the push handles to steer
and move the seat from one area to
another. Never use the tray for this
purpose.

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

6.12 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.

6.13 Do not place hot items greater than
40º centigrade on the tray.

6.14 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.

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 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 set ups, reissue inspections
and annual inspections of this product.

5. Product Training Record
(Parents, Teachers & Carers)

Your Leckey product is classified as
a 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 8

Clinical Set up for Postural Management

Section 9

Cleaning and Care

Section 10

Daily Product Inspection
Leckey recommend that a written record

is maintained of all those who have
trained in the correct use of this product.

6 Safety Information

The KIT Seating System has been crash
tested and passed for use in vehicles.
It has been tested in its complete
configuration on a surrogate base with a
Leckey head support attached.

If the KIT Seating System is being used
in a vehicle, the following points must be
adhered to:

The KIT Seating System must be
positioned forward facing and used
with an Unwin Restraint System and a
Leckey head support, which should be
suitably positioned at all times during
transportation. The head support is
available as an optional accessory with
the KIT Seating System.

The KIT Seating System is crash tested
and meets the requirements of ISO 16840
part 4. The seat has also been tested and
meets the requirements of ISO 7176-19.
The crash tests were carried out using
a chest harness and Pelvic Cradle.
For further details please contact our
customer care team.

Important
If you are using the KIT Seating System
on a wheelchair base, please refer to the
wheelchair manufacturer’s handbook for
crash test details.

KIT Seating System –
Crash Test

6.15 When the product is not in use, it
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 degrees Celsius.

6.16 Always check the ratchet handles on
the push handle are tightened securely
before you move the seat unit.

6.17 Before using the seating system
always check that the interface handle
on the seat unit is fully engaged with the
chassis and the locking pin is engaged.
If the handle is not engaged properly, the
seat unit may come loose and could cause
serious injury to the user or carer.

How to
unpack and
assemble
the seating
system and fit
the cushions

Check parts

Congratulations on purchasing your KIT
Seating System. When opening the box,
take care not to cut through the tape as
you may damage some of the parts
contained inside. All of the parts will be
contained in polythene bags with each
one clearly labelled. Carefully remove them
from the boxes and check all the parts you
have ordered.

Safety First
Keep polythene bags away from children.

Some of the accessories will need to be
assembled before you attach them to the
seat base you have purchased. If you are
fitting the seat to a mobility base, please
ensure you fit the interface plate to the
mobility base first. Instructions on how to
attach the interface to specific bases will
be provided with the interface plate. Once
you have checked all the components you
are ready to assemble the KIT Seating
System and attach it to its base. Please
follow the order suggested as it is often
easier to fit the cushions before assembling
the hardware.

Tools

A number of the adjustments will require
the use of the multi-tool, T-bar allen key or
a 13mm spanner which are provided with
each seat.

7.1 Attaching the Seating
System to the Hi-low Chassis

Before attaching the seat unit to the
base raise the height of the chassis to its
maximum to reduce the risk of back strain.

Release the safety locking pin at the front
of the seat by pulling the pin (A) out and
rotating it through 90 degrees. Carefully
tilt the seat and place it onto the chassis,
locating the channel (B) at the rear of the
seat over the tube at the back of the chassis
(C).
Pull the handle (D) at the front of the seat
unit up and then pivot the seat down.
Once the seat is fully lowered, release the
handle and push it forward to ensure it has
fully engaged on the front tube. Rotate the
safety locking pin (A) so that it engages in
the front of the handle.

Always check the handle and locking pin
are fully engaged before you place the user
in the seating system. If the handle is not
engaged properly, the seat unit can come
loose and could cause serious injury to the
user or the carer.

D

A

A

B

C

7.2 Removable
Backrest spine

The removable backrest spine will be detached
for shipping. Insert it into the side plates of the
seat base, slipping the front pin (A) into the
front slot (B) on both sides of the seat base.
Angle the spine back. Place the pin (C) through
the base of the spine.

C

7.4 Seat Base
Cushion

Fasten the two poppers (A) at the back of
the seatbase. Press the cushion down onto
the Velcro which is on the leg support ramps.
Loop the elastic over the hooks (B) on the
side of the seatbase.

7.3 Fixed Backrest
spine

If the fixed backrest spine option has been
ordered, simply rotate the backrest into the
vertical position and insert pin (A) through
the base of the spine.

A

B

AA

B

B

A

To fit the contoured sacral support cushion,
loosen the laterals using the screw (A) on
the hinge. Insert laterals into pockets and
fasten poppers on back.

Slide the support onto the lowest mounting
bracket on the backrest spine. Secure it
with a bolt (B) on either side. Cover the
bracket with a spine upholstery shroud (C).

7.7 Contoured sacral
support

A

B

C

7.8 Thoracic Support

Fit the cushion over the hardware and fasten
at the back with the poppers.

Slide the support onto the middle mounting
bracket on the backrest spine. Secure it with
a bolt (A) on either side. Cover the bracket
with a spine upholstery shroud (B).

A

B

Fit the sacral cushion over the hardware
and fasten at the back with the poppers.
The standard sacral support should
be attached with the double flaps (A)
at the top.

To attach the sacral support, slide the
support onto the lowest mounting bracket
on the backrest spine. Secure it with a bolt
(B) on either side. Cover the bracket with a
spine upholstery shroud (C).

7.5 Sacral support

B

A

A

C

To attach the hip laterals to the standard
sacral support, loosen the screw (A) and
insert the bar of the hip lateral into the hole
on the side of the sacral support. Tighten
the screw to secure.

To attach the hip lateral covers, slide the
cover over the lateral support.

7.6 Hip Laterals

7.9 Standard and
Complex Thoracic
Laterals

The standard and complex (horizontal
and vertical) laterals are attached in the
same way to the thoracic support. Before
attaching laterals, remove the thoracic
cushion. Before removing the bolt from the
bracket components, make a note of the
order in which the pieces fit together.

While holding the rest of the components
together, remove the bolt and washer (A)
with the Allen tool. Keeping the rest of the
components together, place the plastic
moulding into the slot (B). The bar should
go into the recess of the thoracic support.
Insert the bolt from the back and tighten.
Fit the lateral covers.

A

B

B

7.10 Angle
Adjustable Thoracic
Laterals

The angle adjustable laterals are attached to
the standard thoracic support. Position the
lateral brackets over the slot in the thoracic
supports and secure with two bolts (A). Fit
the cushion cover over the hardware and
secure with the poppers.

A

7.11 Shoulder Support

To fit the shoulder support cushion, loosen
the laterals using the screw (A) on the
hinge. Insert laterals into pockets and fasten
poppers on back.

Slide the support onto the top mounting
bracket on the backrest spine. Secure it
with a bolt (B) on either side. Cover the
bracket with a spine upholstery shroud (C).

B

A

C