Tendercare Nursery Snugseat Spring, Junior Snugseat Spring, Senior Snugseat Spring User Manual
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The Snugseat Spring User Manual
Document No 034-01v7 Snugseat Spring
User Manual.doc
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USER MANUAL
Mobility Nursery Snugseat Spring
Mobility Junior Snugseat Spring
Mobility Senior Snugseat Spring
IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions carefully
Before using your Snugseat
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SNUGSEAT AND SNUGSEAT SPRING BUGGY
Frame Lock
Footrest
Seat Tilt
Lock
Harness
Mounting
Slots
Pommel
Harness
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SNUGSEAT SPRING BUGGY
BRAKE
PEDAL
FRAME
LOCK
SEAT FRAME
SUPPORT
SEAT FRAME
LOCK
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SNUGSEAT SEAT UNIT
GAS STRUT
CATCH
HARNESS
RELEASE
CATCH
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Item Description Page
1
Who to contact if you have difficulty……………………………………………..
6
2
Intended user……………………………………………………………………….
6
3
Unpacking…………………………………………………………………………..
8
4
Preparing for use…………………………………………………………………...
9
4.1 Unfolding the frame and assembling the buggy…..……….…………………… 9
4.2 Brakes………………………...………………………….……………………… 10
4.3 Fitting seat to buggy...…………………………………….…………………….. 10
4.4 Fitting footrests to seat.…………………………………….…………………… 11
4.5 Fitting pommel to seat…………………………………….…………………….. 12
4.6 Tilt in Space……………………………………………….……………………. 12
5
Setting up the seat unit………………………………………………………..……
13
5.1 Fitting support pads…………………………………….………………….…… 14
5.2 Setting up the patterned cover………………………….………………………. 17
5.3 Adjusting the harness…………………………………………………………… 18
5.4 To lock and release the harness………………………………………………… 18
5.5 Final checks……………………………………………………………………... 18
6
Accessories…………………………………………………………………………..
19
6.1 Playtray………………………………………………………………………….. 19
6.2 Shopping Basket…………………………………………………………………. 21
6.3 Equipment Carrying Tray………………………………………………………... 22
6.4 Sun Canopy………………………………………………………………………. 23
6.5 Rain Cover……………………………………………………………………….. 24
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User instructions…………………………………………………………………….
25
7.1 Getting into the Snugseat…..…………………………………………………….. 25
7.2 Getting out of the Snugseat….…………………………………………………… 25
8
Attendant pushing...…………………………………………………………………
25
8.1 Pushing…………………………………………………………………………… 25
8.2 Brakes……………………………………………………………………………. 26
8.3 Comfort…………………………………………………………………………... 26
8.4 Lifting and general safety………………………………………………………… 26
9
Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………...
27
9.1 Buggy and seat shell..…………………………………………………………… 27
9.2 Patterned covers and tummy pad.….…………………………………………… 27
9.3 Modular foam pads……….…………………………………………………….. 27
9.4 5-Point harness………………………………………………………………….. 27
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Maintenance………………………………………………………………………...
27
10.1 Routine maintenance…………………………………………………………… 27
10.2 Six monthly maintenance….……………………………………………………. 28
11
Oxygen cylinder…………………………………………………………………….
28
12
Warranty……………………………………………………………………………
29
13
Transporting the Snugseat………………………………………………………..
29
13.1 Preparing Snugseat for transport……………………………………………… 29
13.2 Attaching Snugseat to vehicle…………………………………………………. 30
13.3 Car fixing kit…………………………………………………………………... 32
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Repairs………………………………………………………………………………
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1. Who to contact in difficulty
Tendercare Ltd
PO Box 3091, Littlehampton, BN16 2WF
Tel (01903) 726161 Fax (01903) 734083
Email: info@tendercareltd.com
www.tendercareltd.com
2. Intended user
The Snugseat postural control seating system is designed to enhance the sitting of disabled
children who have postural instability with minimal skeletal deformities.
The buggy is of lightweight but rugged construction and this makes them suitable for daily
use. The buggy has two fixed wheels at the rear mounted on spring suspension and two castor
wheels at the front for easy steering. The buggy comes in two sizes Nursery/Junior and Senior
and these will accommodate all sizes of snug seat.
The seat unit is available in three sizes, Nursery, Junior and Senior. The seat is supplied with
an attractive cover and modular pad inserts to meet the needs of a wide range users. The seat
has tilt in space seating, five-point harness, pommel and footrest. The seat can be quickly
fitted and removed from the buggy, which can be folded for transport. The complete system
has passed impact tests and has been designed for use as a vehicle seat when restrained in
accordance with this manual (see section 12).
The following accessories for use with the Snugseat are available from Tendercare Ltd.
Aluminium carrying tray, Shopping basket, Rain-hood, Sun canopy, Snug-toes, Headrest and
Car fixing kit.
These instructions apply to all sizes.
SEAT SIZE
– mm
MODEL
MAX OCCUPANT
WEIGHT
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
Nursery 50 kg 300 250 550
Junior 50 kg 340 320 610
Senior 50 kg 390 380 660
Important: - The maximum occupant weight includes the occupant and all accessories.
OVERALL SIZE
DIMENSION
mm
Nursery Junior Senior
Dim A
845 845 915
Dim B
615 615 650
Dim C
1020 1090 1170
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C
FOLDED FRAME SIZES
DIMENSION
mm
Nursery Junior Senior
Dim A
780 780 850
Dim B
615 615 650
Dim C
290 290 290
All sizes and weights are given as a guide. Tendercare Ltd reserves the right to amend
specifications at any time as part of their product development programme.
A
B
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3. Unpacking
The Snugseat spring buggy is delivered in a cardboard carton of approximate weight 15kg and
size 600 mm wide x 470 mm deep x 1050 mm high. The Snugseat seat unit, upholstery and
modular padding are delivered in a cardboard carton of approximate weight 13kg and size 480
mm wide x 530 mm deep x 800 mm high.
Warning: - The transit carton is quite bulky so moving and unpacking must be done with
care. Observe all lifting and handling regulations.
Stand the Carton upright making sure it is supported and cannot fall over. Open the carton
carefully and remove any packages or packing, which could obstruct the removal of the buggy
or seat. Carefully remove the buggy or seat and any other packages, which are still in the
carton.
Check that you have the following items: -
Item Component Number Yes No
1. Buggy 1
2. Seat Unit 1
3. 5 point harness fitted to seat unit 1
4. Footrest 1
5. Pommel 1
6. Bag containing seat cover, tummy pad and pommel covers
1
7. Bag containing modular pads and wedges 1
8. User Manual 1
If any items are damaged or missing please contact Tendercare,
Preferably by fax 01903-734083 within 36 hours of delivery.
Remove the upholstery and modular pads from their plastic bags and any protective packaging
from the frame. After unpacking and checking you have all components and that they are in
good condition dispose of the packaging at your local recycling centre.
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4. Preparing the buggy for use
Warning. When opening or folding the buggy, ensure that you hold the frame so that you
avoid any danger of catching your fingers in moving parts.
Keep children clear of the wheelbase during opening and folding.
4.1 Unfolding and assembling the buggy
4.1.1 Unfolding the frame.
Standing at the side of the buggy: -
Unfasten the strap holding the buggy in the folded position by
squeezing the plastic prongs together and pulling the catch apart.
(See picture opposite).
1) Carefully spread the wheels apart and lift up the push handle making
sure the two plastic clips are near the top of the push handle tubes
and the pegs on the push handle fit into the holes in the rear frame.
(See picture opposite).
Lock the frame open using the two safety catches, which
are on each side of the frame near the top hinges. (See
picture opposite).
Press in the silver coloured push button and slide the
plastic locking clip down the tube and over the button.
Do this on both sides of the Snugseat.
The frame is now locked.
Warning: - If the locking clips are not in the correct position or the push buttons do not
protrude so allowing the locking clips to move back up the frame, then the
frame may collapse in use.
SQUEEZE
HERE
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4.1.2 Folding the frame
To unlock the frame and fold the buggy reverse the above.
4.2 Brakes
1. The brake-operating pedal is on the right hand side at the rear of
the pushchair. (See picture opposite).
2. To put the brakes on press the pedal down and backwards with the
sole of your foot until it locks into place.
3. To release the brake, place your toe under the pedal and lift up.
Warning: - The brake lever will come up quickly be careful it does not catch your ankle.
4.3 Fitting seat to buggy
Open the chrome plated locking bar at the rear of the buggy
by pulling bar “A” backwards. Then undo the safety strap
“B” which is to the right of the locking bar by squeezing the
catch pins and pulling the catch apart. (See picture opposite)
Carefully place the seat unit between the buggy frames so that
the white front rollers are behind the grey retaining brackets
on the front of the buggy. (See picture opposite).
A
B
ON
OFF
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Lower the rear of the seat unit into the chrome
plated lock and push the lock lever forwards
as far as it will go. Finally fit the safety strap
over the seat frame cross bar and lock by
pressing the two halves of the catch together.
(See picture opposite).
4.4 Fitting footrests to seat
Pass the two chrome bars of the footrest through the slit
in the front of the seat cover and insert them into the
corresponding holes in the seat frame. (See picture
opposite)
Lock footrest in place by tightening (turn clockwise) the
two thumbscrews under the seat frame.
NOTE: - The seat cover is not shown for clarity.
To adjust the height of the footrest, loosen the two
screws in the centre of the footrest. (See picture
opposite). Turn the screws anticlockwise using a flat
bladed screwdriver whilst holding the nut at the back
of the footrest with a 10mm spanner.
Move the footrest to the desired height and retighten
both screws (turn clockwise).
The foot straps are held with Velcro. To fit and
adjust simply pull them apart place around the feet
and push together.
Foot Strap Velcro Fixing
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