Squiggles Saddle Seat
User Instructions
The Squiggles Saddle Seat has been
designed to offer a comfortable and
functional seating posture from where
children can enjoy a broad range of
activities. This manual shows how you
can quickly, safely and easily make use
of all the functions. The instructions on
the safety and maintenance will ensure
that you will enjoy the use of this
product for a long time.
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 the seating system
08 Fitting the cushions
09 Clinical setup for postural management
10 Frequent adjustments for daily use
11 Cleaning & care information
12 Daily product inspection
13 Annual product inspection
14 Reissuing Leckey products
15 Product servicing
16 Technical information
1. Intended Use
The Squiggles Saddle Seat is an activity
chair which has been designed for
children with special needs aged 2-5 who
would benefit from additional support
when sitting to enable them to focus their
attention on various activities. This seating
system has a maximum user weight of
22kg (48.4lbs).The seat can be used at
home or in the classroom.
2. Declaration of Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Squiggles Saddle Seat
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 is provided on all Leckey
manufactured products and components.
1. Always read instructions fully before use.
2 Users should not be left unattended at
any time whilst using Leckey equipment.
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.
4. 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.
5. Carry out all positional adjustments and
ensure that they are securely fastened
before you put the user into the 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. When putting the user into a seating
system, both for positional and safety
reasons, always secure the pelvic
harness first.
7. When the product is stationary ensure
that all castors 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.
8. When the seat is in use on a Hi low
chassis please ensure that the height
adjustment pedal and tilt in space lever
are locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally by other children.
When used on an Easy chassis please
ensure that the height adjustment ratchet
handle and the tilt in space lever are
locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally by other children.
9. When the Leckey Seating systems are
used on the Hi low or Easy chassis we do
not recommend that users are moved over
uneven surfaces when in the equipment.
All due care and attention should be
taken if transporting the user in and out
of the seat.
10. Never leave the product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5 degrees. Always
remember to lock all the castors.
11. Only use the push handle to steer and
move the seat from one area to another.
Never use the tray for this purpose.
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.
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.
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 and Maintenance
Section 12
Daily Product Inspection
Leckey recommend that a written record
is maintained of all those who have
trained in the correct use of this product.
4 Safety Information
How to
unpack and
assemble
the saddle
seat
7
14. Do not place hot objects on the tray
greater than 40ºC.
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.
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.
17 Always check the plastic hand knobs
on the push handle are tightened securely
before you move the seat unit.
18 Before using the seating system always
check that the interface handle on the
seat unit is fully engaged with the chassis.
Make sure the locking pin in engaged
so the handle cannot be accidentally
released. If the handle is not engaged
properly the seat unit may come loose
and could cause serious injury to the
child or carer.
If you have ordered a footplate we
recommend that you attach it first.
You will need the multi tool and spanner
which are supplied.
To attach the foot plate first set the seat base
upside down on a secure surface at working
height. Hold the foot plate support stem in
place and push the socket bolt provided
through the hole in the side. Feed it through
the holes and set on the securing nut,
tightening the socket cap bolt a couple of
turns to hold it in place.
Next, use the spanner to hold the nut and
tighten the socket cap bolt using the multi
tool. Do not over tighten them as this needs
to be free to allow the footplate and stem to
be angled.
Finally fit the adjustment lever. To do this
feed the cup square bolt through the slot and
hole. Set on the washer and hand lever.
Tighten the bolt clockwise a couple of turns
to start it on the thread. Then push the bolt
into the slot and tighten the hand lever. You
will have to tighten half a turn at a time. To
do this turn the hand lever half a turn
clockwise, then lift the lever and rotate it
back half a turn like this. Keep turning back
and forward until it is secure.
Always make sure the footplate is
firmly attached.
Attaching the
footplate
Check parts
Congratulations on purchasing your
Squiggles Saddle Seat. When opening the
boxes, cut the straps, taking 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 you
have all the parts you have ordered.
Safety First
Keep polythene bags away from children.
Multi-tool
A number of adjustments outlined below will
require the use of an allen key, which are
supplied with each seat.
Attaching the
back rest
To attach the backrest, slide the backrest tube
into upright receiving tube at the back of the
product, then tighten the knob (A) securely.
B
B
Adjust the height of the chassis to its
maximum to reduce risk of back strain while
attaching the seat unit. Refer to section 10
on how to adjust the height of the chassis
you have purchased.
First release the safety locking pin at the
front of the seat. To do this pull the pin out
and rotate through 90 degrees. Carefully lift
the seat and place it into the chassis. At the
rear of the underside of the seat you will see
a receiving channel. Place this securely over
the tube towards the back of the chassis.
Pull the handle at the front of the seat unit up
and then pivot the seat forward and down.
Once the front of the seat is lowered fully,
release the handle and push it forward to
ensure it has fully engaged on the front tube.
Rotate the safety locking pin (A) so it
engages in front of the handle. If it hits the
handle then the seat is not inserted properly,
remove and repeat process outlined above.
Always check the handle and locking pin
are fully engaged before you place the
child in the seating system. If the handle
is not engaged properly the seat unit can
come loose and could cause serious
injury to the child or carer.
Attaching the seating system to the
Hi Low or the Easy Chassis
Attaching the
push handle
The push handle is attached to both the
Hi Low chassis and the Easy Chassis by
inserting the two lower stems into the
receiving tubes as shown. The push handle
has safety poppers, which need to be
pressed in when inserting the lower stems.
On the Hi Low chassis push the stems in until
the poppers protrude from the other end of
the receiving tubes.
On the Easy chassis the popper will engage
in a hole in the receiving tube. Once inserted
secure the push handle by tightening the two
hand knobs (B) underneath.
Check the knobs are tight before youmove
the product, particularly if you are moving
the seat unit along corridors that may have
uneven or sloping surfaces.
A
A
Fitting the
cushions
8
Attaching the lateral
supports
Remove the plastic knob from the locking
nut. Slide the bracket through the slot. Place
the nut on the inside, insert the knob through
the hole and tighten securely.
Attaching the sandals
If sandals are required they can be attached to
the footplates with a single fixing bolt. To
position the sandals simply loosen the knob
under the footplate, select the position you
require and re-fasten the knob.
To begin, slide the cushion over the pommel,
press down on the central seat base to locate
the velcro panels. Then wrap the side panels
around the sides of the seat base and attach
the velcro panels to the underside of the seat
cushion. Feed the pelvic harness through the
slits in the fabric. Wrap the side panels around
the seat and secure the snap fasteners on
the inside of the seatbase. Finally, secure
the tabs at the front under the pommel
with the snap fasteners.
To attach the lateral support padded cushions,
simply slide the cushions on with the padded
side towards the inside of the seat. Sleeve the
plastic buckle (A) through the slot in the
cushion. Then bring the two Velcro fastener
straps around the bottom of the moulding and
attach them to the Velcro panel as shown.
Close over the flap.
Lateral support
padded cushions
Seat cushion
Place the cushion centrally on the backrest,
wrap the upper tab over the top of the
backrest and snap the fastener in place. Bring
the lower tab under the backrest and attach to
the upper tab using the Velcro panels.
Backrest cushion
A
The chest harness can be attached by
clipping the male buckle into the female
buckle at either side of the lateral supports.
Chest harness
Clinical setup
for postural
management
9
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.
Backrest depth
The depth of the backrest can be adjusted
by loosening the knob (B), adjusting to
the correct position for the child and
retightening securely.
Backrest height
The overall height of the backrest can be
adjusted by loosening the hand knob (A),
then positioning to the required height for the
child. Once in position the hand knob should
be retightened securely.
Backrest angle
The backrest can be angled by loosening the
ratchet handle (B) on the backrest pivot lock,
setting to the required angle and retighten the
ratchet handle securely.
B
A
B
A
Footplate height
To set the height of the footplate loosen the
knob (A) on the back of the calf support tube
and slide the footplate to the required height
and retighten the knob.
Footplate angle
To set the angle of the footplate stem, loosen
the ratchet handle (B), move to the required
position then retighten securely.
To set the angle to accommodate
plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, simply
loosen or tighten the allen bolt to select
the angle you require.
Sandals
To position the sandals simply loosen the
knob under the footplate, select the position
you require and re-fasten the knob. To
position the user’s feet in the sandals secure
the Velcro ankle and toe straps provided.
Pelvic harness
Always secure the Pelvic harness first when
placing the child in the seat. Loosen all the
straps to their maximum to secure the
harness around the child’s hips. First secure
the plastic buckle (C) in the middle. To adjust
the depth, adjust straps (A) on both sides, (B)
for height and (D) for depth.
B
A
B
D
C
Lateral supports
Loosen the hand knob (A) to adjust the width
of the lateral supports and retighten when
you have achieved the desired position.
If ordered, the laterals supports may be
attached with bolts instead of hand knobs.
If so, use the multi tool provided, to adjust.
Chest harness
To change the width of the chest harness,
lift the front cover, adjust the Velcro straps to
the desired width and replace the cover.
Frequent
adjustment
for daily use
(therapists/
carers/parents)
Parents and carers should be
shown how to make frequent
adjustments and made aware of the
safety checks in Section 6 by a
technically and clinically competent
person who has been trained in the
use of the product. Leckey
recommend that a written record is
maintained of all parent and carers
who have been trained in the use of
this product.
10
A
Transferring your child into
and out of the seat
Before transferring the child into the seat
carry out the daily product inspection as
outlined in section 12 of this user manual.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable height to
facilitate transfer. Lock all the castors,
ensuring that they are facing outwards to
maximise product stability. Make sure the
safety buckle on the chest harness is
released and is out of the way to
facilitate transfer.
Unclip the pelvic harness in the middle and
allow the harness to open out to facilitate
transfer. Lastly if sandals are fitted open the
straps. You are now ready to manually
transfer or hoist the child into the seat.
Always secure the pelvic harness first
before fastening other buckles or
harnesses. Adjust the harness so the child
cannot slide or creep forward in the seat.
Adjusting the Pelvic
Harness
The correct positioning and tensioning of the
pelvic harness is key to a child’s postural
management affecting their comfort and
ability to achieve functional goals. Please ask
your therapist as to the correct tensioning of
straps for your child as this is critical to good
postural management.
Always secure the Pelvic harness first when
placing the child in the seat. Loosen all the
straps to their maximum to secure the
harness around the child’s hips. First secure
the plastic buckle (C) in the middle. To adjust
the depth, adjust straps (A) on both sides, (B)
for height and (D) for depth.
Check harness is secure to ensure the
child is safe and cannot slide forward
in the seat.
Chassis
To prepare the chassis for the seating system
we recommend that you raise the chassis to a
comfortable working height by pressing the
foot lever shown.
Height adjustment –
Hi Low chassis
You can carry out this adjustment with the
child in the chair. To adjust the height of the Hi
low chassis press the foot lever (A) at the rear
of the chassis whilst holding the push handle
(B). Once you remove your foot from the pedal
the seat will be fixed at the chosen height.
For safety the height adjustment pedal on the
chassis can be locked by engaging the pull
pin (C) on the right hand side of the pedal. To
unlock pull the pin out and rotate 90 degrees,
the pedal can then be operated. The locking
pin (C) should be kept in the locked position
when you are not adjusting the chassis.
Always keep the locking pin engaged when
you are not adjusting the chassis. This will
prevent the foot pedal being operated
accidentially.
A
C
B
A
B
D
C
Chest harness adjustment
If the child requires chest support as part of
their postural support programme the seat
will be fitted with a combination of laterals
and a chest harness. These may need to be
adjusted on a daily basis to accommodate
differences in clothing.
Always check with your therapist as to the
optimum positioning and tensioning of the
straps and support items for the child.
To change the width of the chest harness, lift
the front cover, adjust the Velcro straps and
set to the desired width. When the correct
width has been achieved replace the cover.
Sandals
To position the user’s feet in the sandals
secure the Velcro straps provided so the foot
is held in place. The straps should be placed
over the bridge of the foot and over the toes.
If the child is wearing sandals or light
footwear check the straps to make sure
the webbing does not irritate the skin.
A
Tilt in space
The tilt in space can be angled while the user
is in the seat. Before you adjust the tilt-inspace angle of the seat always ensure the
pelvic harness is secured preventing the user
from sliding forward in the seat.
The collar (B) should always be in the locked
position when the seat is in use. To actuate
the lever(C) first unlock the collar (B) by
rotating it until it clicks into the open position.
Press the lever down and set to the desired
angle holding the handle bar throughout. Relock the locking collar after you have set the
tilt position.
Always keep the collar (B) in the locked
position to prevent accidental actuation of
the lever which could cause the seat unit to
jolt and possibly cause injury to the child.
Please use handle bars when operating
tilt in space.
Always check with your therapist that the
use of “tilt in Space” will not cause any
obstructions to the child’s airways.
Height Adjustment –
Easy chassis
The height of the easy chassis should be set
before putting the child in the seat. To adjust
the height loosen the ratchet handle (A) at the
rear of the main stem and adjust the seat to
the required height. To lower the seat height,
apply weight centrally on the seat base above
the center stem. Re-tighten the ratchet handle
to secure.
Check the ratchet handle regularly
to ensure the seat height adjustment
is secure.
B
C
11 Cleaning & Care
Information
How to Maintain
When cleaning we recommend that you
use only warm water and a non-abrasive
detergent. Never use organic solvents
or dry cleaning fluids.
Upholstery and fabrics
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. The pelvic and trunk harnesses can be
machine washed at 40 Deg C. Make sure
all bolts and fasteners are removed first as
they may cause damage to your washing
machine. Store these in a safe place and out
of reach from children.
6 Always ensure the product is dry
before use.
Metal and plastic components
1. Soap and water or antibacterial spray can
be used for daily cleaning.
2. For deep cleaning a low pressure steam
cleaner can be used.
3. Do not use solvents to clean plastic or
metal components.
4. Make sure the product is dry before use.
12 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 recommended daily checks
are detailed below.
1. Ensure all adjustment knobs and bolts are
in place and secure.
2. Check all upholstery and velcro for signs
of wear and tear.
3. Check all castors are moving freely and
lock securely.
4. Ensure the handle and locking pin on the
seat interface plate are fully engaged and the
seat unit is securely fixed onto the chassis.
5. Ensure the pelvic harness is fully secured
around the user and they cannot slide or
creep forward in the seat.
6. Ensure the footplate is attached securely.
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 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 knobs, nuts, bolts and plastic
buckles are in place, replacing any missing
items. Paying particular attention to the
following items;
> Headsupport locking bolts
> Backrest height and angle
adjustments bolts
> Seat depth adjustment bolts
> Pelvic harness / hip guide
attachment bolts.
> Footrest height and angle
adjustment
2. Check the chassis height adjustment
mechanism is working properly. If the chassis
is foot pedal operated ensure the seat height
doesn’t change when the pedal is released.
Also, check that the locking pin engages
securely to prevent accidental height
adjustment of the chassis.
3. Adjust the seat to its maximum range of
tilt-in-space and ensure that the locking lever
locks the seat out securely at varying point in
this range.
4. Check that were the seat and chassis join
there is no visible wear or tear on the metal
components.
5. Lift the base to check each castor
individually. Make sure they are moving
freely and remove any dirt from the rubber
wheels. Check that the brakes lock the
wheels securely.
6. Visually check the structure of the product
paying attention to weld points
on the frame ensuring there are no signs
of fatigue or cracking around the welds.
7. Leckey recommend that a written
record is maintained of all annual
product inspections.
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.
14 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 13 for the required
checks to be carried out.
Ensure the product has been cleaned
thoroughly in accordance with section 11
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.
15 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
16 Technical Information
Product and Accessory codes
122-600 Seat shell
122-751 Seat covers - green
122-752 Seat covers - orange
122-753 Seat covers - blue
122-754 Seat covers - pink
Chassis
120-800 Hi low chassis -foot pedal
122-717 Easy chassis -manual adjustment
122-710 Push bar handle
Accessories
Codes prefixed by an asterix are
available in four colour options.
01 - green
02 - orange
03 - blue
04 - pink
117-781 Sandals - small
117-782 Sandals - medium
*120-762 Rigid lateral supports
122-664 Footrest assembly
122-719 Four point pelvic harness - medium
*118-750 Support harness
120-762* Rigid lateral supports
118-750* Support harness
Ages (approx)
Max User Weight
Chest Width
(Distance between laterals)
Min 160mm / 6.25 inches
Seat Depth
(Back support to back of knee)
Min 215mm / 8 inches
Back Support / Lateral Height
(Seat base to top of support)
Min 190mm / 7.5 inches
Tilt in Space
(Easy chassis)
Prone 20º
Tilt in Space
(Hi low chassis)
Prone 20º
Seat to Footplate
(Sole of foot to back of knee)
Min 190mm / 7 inches
Footplate Angle
Plantarflexion 10º
Armrest Height
(Seat base to elbow)
Min 160mm / 6.3 inches
Top of Seat to Floor
(Easy chassis)
Min 280mm / 11 inches
Top of Seat to Floor
(Hi low chassis)
Min 270mm / 10 inches
Saddle Seat Unit
Min 270mm / 10.5 inches
Min Dimensions for Storage
Weight 28kg / 17.6lbs
Width 390mm / 15.4 inches
Max 300mm / 12 inches
Dorsiflexion 10º
Max
Max 380mm / 15 inches
Top of Seat to Floor
(Hi low chassis)
Min 270mm / 10 inches
Saddle Seat Unit
Min 270mm / 10.5 inches
Min Dimensions for Storage
Weight 28kg / 17.6lbs
Width 390mm / 15.4 inches
2 - 5
22kg / 48.8lbs
Max 255mm / 10 inches
Max 290mm / 11 inches
Max 265mm / 10.5 inches
Recline 20º
Recline 20º
Squiggles seat dimensions
Kilwee Business Park
Dunmurry
BT17 OHD
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
T: 028 9060 2277
F: 028 9060 0795
E: info@leckey.com
W: www.leckey.com
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