Tendercare Snugseat Snappi, Snugseat Snappi Nursery, Snugseat Snappi Junior User Manual

Snugseat Snappi User Manual

Snugseat Snappi

USER MANUAL

This manual covers:

Nursery Snugseat on Size 1 Chassis

Junior Snugseat on Size 2 Chassis

Please read these instructions carefully

Before using the Wheelbase or Snug Seat

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IMPORTANT

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Fig 0.1 Snugseat on Snappi Wheelbase

size 1 chassis shown)

(Nursery seat on

Fig 0.2 Wheelbase

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(size 1 shown)

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Fig 0.3 Wheelbase Folded

(size 1 shown)

Fig 0.4 Snugseat Seat Unit

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(Nursery shown)

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Item

Description

Page

1 Who to contact if you have difficulty 6

2 Introduction 6 – 7

3 Unpacking 7 – 8

4 Preparing the wheelbase for use 8

4.1.1 Unfolding the frame (Original Locks) 8-9

4.1.2 Unfolding the frame (Spring Loaded Locks) 10

4.2 Brakes 11

4.3 Fitting seat to the chassis and setting safety catch 12– 14

4.4 Tilt in space 15

4.5 Fitting footrest to seat 16

4.6 Fitting pommel to seat 17

5 Setting up the seat unit 18

5.1 Fitting support pads 19 – 21

5.2 Setting up the patterned cover 21 – 22

5.3 Adjusting the harness 23

5.4 To lock and release the harness 23

5.5 Final checks 23

6 Accessories 24

6.1 Shopping Basket 24

6.2 Equipment Carrying Tray 25

6.3 Sun Canopy 26– 27

6.4 Frame Padding 27

6.5 Rain Cover 28

6.6 Playtray 29 - 30

7 User instructions 31

7.1 Getting into the Snugseat 31

7.2 Setting out of the Snugseat 31

8 Attendant Pushing 31

8.1 Pushing 31 – 32

8.2 Brakes 32

8.3 Comfort 32

8.4 Lifting and general safety 33

9 Cleaning 33

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9.1 Chassis and seat shell 33

9.2 Patterned covers and tummy pad 33

9.3 Modular foam pads 33

9.4 5-Point harness 33

10 Maintenance 33

10.1 Routine maintenance 33 – 34

10.2 Six – monthly maintenance 34

11 Oxygen Cylinder 35

12 Warranty 35

13 Transporting the Snugseat Snappi 36

13.1 Preparing wheelbase for transport 36

13.2 Attaching wheelbase to vehicle 36 – 37

14 Repairs 37

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1: Who to contact in difficulty

Tendercare Ltd.

PO BOX 3091, Littlehampton, BN16 2WF

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.tendercareltd.com

2: Introduction

The Snugseat postural control seating system is designed to enhance the sitting of
disabled children who have postural instability with minimal skeletal deformities.

The Wheelbase is made of a strong and lightweight aluminium alloy, minimising weight
and providing a very rugged frame. The wheelbase provides a tilt in space facility and has
2 fixed rear wheels and 2 castor wheels at the front for easy steering. The wheelbase
comes in 2 sizes, size 1 and size 2 and can accommodate nursery or junior snug seats
respectively.

The seat unit is available in two sizes, Nursery and Junior. The seat is supplied with an
attractive cover and modular pad inserts to meet the needs of a wide range of users. The
seat has 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 Snappi are available from Tendercare
Ltd. Carrying tray, Shopping basket, Rain-hood, Sun canopy, Snug-toes, Standard
Headrest, Occipital Roll Headrest and Extra Recess Headrest.

These instructions apply to all sizes.

MODEL

MAX OCCUPANT

WEIGHT

Nursery 35 kg 300 250 550
Junior 40 kg 340 320 610

IMPORTANT:

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Maximum weight includes the occupant and all accessories.

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SEAT SIZE

– mm

WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT

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Snugseat Snappi Open

Dimensions (mm)

A 950 1065
B 571 684
C 1000 1055

Size 1 Size 2

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.

3: Unpacking

The wheelbase is delivered in a cardboard carton. This measures 680mm wide x 480mm
deep x 1030mm high and weighs approximately 15Kg.

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
and remove any packages or packing, which could obstruct the removal of the wheelbase.
Remove the wheelbase or seat and any other packages, which are still in the carton.

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2.

Seat Unit

1

4.

Footrest

1

Fig 4.1.1.1

Check you have the following items:

Item Component Number Yes No

1. Buggy 1

3. 5 point harness fitted to seat unit 1

5. Pommel 1

6. Bag containing seat cover, tummy pad and pommel cover 1

7. Bag containing modular pads and wedges 1

8. User Manual 1

IMPORTANT:

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If any items are damaged or missing, then please contact Tendercare, preferably by email at

[e-mail] or alternatively please call us on [phone] 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
they are in good condition dispose of the packaging at your local recycling centre.
Alternatively retain and reuse.

4: Preparing the wheelbase for use
WARNING:

When opening or folding the wheelbase, 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.

4.1.1 Unfolding the Frame (original locks)

Standing at back of the wheelbase,
place your foot on the rear cross
member X (see right) and lift handle
labelled Y as far as it will move.

This will open the frame.

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Fig 4.1.1.2

Fig 4.1.1.3

Fig 4.1.1.4

Next locate the 2 plastic locking sliders.
These will be stowed in the “open” position
and are held in place by 2 small spring clips.

Press the 2 silver “Spring pins” in and
slide the 2 locking pieces down over the
lower tube sections.

The pins will spring through the holes in the
sliders and hold them in place (see left).

WARNING:

If the locking sliders are not in the correct position, or the spring pins do not
protrude thereby allowing the locking clips to move back up the frame, then the
frame may collapse in use.

Folding the wheelbase: To unlock the frame and fold the wheelbase, reverse the above
instructions.

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Fig 4.1.2.2

Fig 4.1.2.3

4.1.2 Unfolding the Frame (Spring loaded locks)

Fig 4.1.2.1

Standing at back of the wheelbase,
place your foot on the rear cross
member X (see right) and lift handle
labelled Y as far as it will move.

This will open the frame.

Once the frame is almost open, the 2 plastic
frame locks will engage with the angled
sections of the lower frame.

Continue to unfold the frame; this will force
the locks up the tubes. There will be some
resistance, as you will be working against the
locking springs.

Once fully open, the frame locks will
snap shut over the front frame, securing
the frame in the open position.

Always check that both locks are fully
closed. In the locked position the guide
bolt ‘B’ will be sat in the top of the slot ‘A’
on the side of the slider as shown (see
right). If there is any slot visible above
the guide bolt, push the lock down by
hand until it will not move any further.

Fig 4.1.2.4

To fold the frame:
Standing beside the frame, pull up the 2

locking sliders as shown (see left).
Whilst holding the locks open, push down

with your arm on the upper frame or push
handle, so that the frame starts to fold.

Release the locking sliders, and fold down
the frame by moving the push handle down
as far as it will move.

IMPORTANT:

Always check that BOTH frame locks are fully closed before using the frame. If they
are not properly engaged, the frame could collapse during use.

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Fig 4.2.1

Fig 4.2.2

4.2 Brakes

To apply the brake, put your foot on the top
of brake bar (labelled X) and push down as
shown. The brake will flip down onto the
wheels and lock them.

To release the break, simply hook your foot
between the middle raised portion of the
brake bar, and the frame cross bar. Then,
lift the break bar with your foot until it flips
back and stops against the brake stop pins.
You may find it easier to use your hand
instead of your foot to release the brake.

WARNING:

The break mechanism is spring loaded so care must be taken when operating it.
Always put the brake on when placing the child in or taking them out of the seat.
Do not leave the pushchair on a slope, even with the brake on. Always ensure that

the pushchair is on level ground to prevent risk of injury to the occupant.
Do not leave the brake on when the pushchair is not in use as this will damage the

rear wheels.

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4.3 Fitting the seat to the chassis

The seat is fitted with a Snappi Interface system, and includes a 2-stage latch that
comprises a main latch and a second safety catch that prevents accidental release of the
seat from the chassis.

The safety catch must be correctly set before the main catch can be operated:
How to operate the safety catch:

Fig 4.3.1

The safety catch clip is located under the
front right corner of the seat near to the
release lever.

Definition of components:
X: Pull handle
Y: Locking Pin

Safety Catch Locked

Fig 4.3.2

To release it, pull the handle “X”, and turn it
90 degrees so that the pin “Y” is fully
retracted.

To lock it, pull “X” and turn 90 degrees in
the opposite direction, so that pin “Y” is fully
protruded and sits behind the interface main
catch “B” (see fig 4.3.3 on next page).

Safety Catch unlocked

Important:
When fitting or removing the seat, the carer / parent must first ensure that the safety
catch pin is set in the “unlocked” position. It will not be possible to fit or remove the
seat if the latch is “locked”, and attempting to do so may cause damage to the
chassis or the seat.

Once the seat has been fitted, the carer / parent must always lock the safety catch.

Note:
A warning label is positioned on the front right hand portion of the tilt frame on the
chassis, to remind carers to lock the safety catch.

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