Leckey Squiggles+ User manual

User Manual

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The Squiggles+Stander has been designed
to offer the support your child needs in an
upright, forward leaning (prone) or rearward
leaning (supine) standing posture. The stander
is modular in design and which have been
developed for use in school or at home.
This manual shows how to quickly, safely and
easily use your Squiggles+Standing Frame
functions. The instructions on the safety and
maintenance will ensure that you will enjoy
this product for a long time.

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Contents
1. Intended Use p.03
2. Declaration of Conformity p.03
3. Terms of Warranty p.04
4. Product History Record p.04
5. Product Training Record p.04
6. Safety Information p.05
7. How to unpack and assemble the standing system p.06
8. Fitting the cushions p.11
9. Clinical setup for postural management p.15
10. Frequent adjustments for daily use p.23
11. Cleaning & care information p.27
12. Daily product inspection p.28
13. Annual product inspection p.29
14. Reissuing Leckey products p.30
15. Product servicing p.30
16. Technical information p.31
1.0 Intended Use
The Squiggles+ Stander is a standing frame which has
been designed for children with disabilities aged 1–5 for
use at home or in the classroom. The maximum user weight
regardless of which chassis is used is 22kgs (48.4lbs).
2.0 Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity James Leckey Design Ltd.
as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the
Squiggles+ Standing System conforms to the requirements
of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines Medical Device Regulations 2002
and EN12182 Technical aids for disabled persons.
General requirements and test methods.

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4.0 Product History Record
Your Leckey product is classied 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 set-ups,
reissue inspections and annual inspections of this product.
5.0 Product Training Records
(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:
3.0 Terms of Warranty
The warranty applies only when the product is used according
to the specied 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.
6.0 Safety
10.0 Frequent Adjustments for Daily use
11.0 Cleaning and Care Information
12.0 Daily Product Inspection
Leckey recommend that a written record is maintained of all
those who have been trained in the correct use of this product.

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6.0 Safety Information
6.1 Always read instructions
fully before use.
6.2 Users should not
be left unattended at
any time whilst 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 putting the
user into the stander both
for positional and safety
reasons, always secure the
pelvic and chest support
harnesses rst.
6.7 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
support frame is in a
reclined position.
6.8 When the product is in
use please ensure that the
angle adjustment foot pedal
are locked off and cannot
be adjusted accidentally,
especially if there are
children in the area.
6.9 When the Leckey
Squiggles + Stander is
used on the Pivot chassis
we do not recommend
that users is 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 stander.
6.10 Never leave the
product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5
degrees. Always remember
to lock all the castors.
6.11 Although the Pivot
stander is tted with castors
this is not a mobility device.
Always place the user in
an upright position before
moving the stander. Hold
the push handle when
moving the stander.
6.12 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.
6.13 Leckey products
comply with re 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 ames,
cigarettes, electric and
gas heaters.
6.14 Do not place hot
objects greater than
40ºC on the tray.
6.15 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.

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6.0 Safety
6.16 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.
6.17 Please be aware of a
gap on the underside of the
tray where a child could
insert their nger between
the metal bracket and the
base of the plastic tray.
7.0 How to unpack & assemble
the standing system
7.1 Folding and unfolding
the pivot chassis
The Pivot Chassis can be
easily folded for storage or
transportation. To unfold,
release the levers shown
by pressing them together,
rotate the rear tubes until
the levers engage in the
locked position. To fold the
chassis simply reverse
this procedure.
Always remove the standing
support frame before trying
to fold the chassis.
Always use caution to ensure
ngers do not become
trapped when folding and
unfolding the pivot chassis.

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The Squiggles + Stander
can be used as a prone,
supine or upright stander
and has been designed to
t with a pivot chassis.
7.2 Attaching stander
to pivot chassis
To attach the stander to
the Pivot Chassis, pull the
locking pin out , slide
the central spine into the
receiving bracket until it is
fully engaged, release the
pin allowing it to snap
back into place.
Always make sure the locking
pin is fully engaged before
you place the child
in the stander.

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7.3 Attaching the headrest
To attach the Leckey
headrest rst open the
locking lever by pressing
the safety button and
pulling the handle .
Then slide the stem into
the receiving bracket on
the central spine, set to
the desired position
and secure using the
locking handle.
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.
7.4 Inserting
attachment bolt
Insert the required
attachment bolt along
with the retention plate .
Place a rubber lid on,
both, the top and bottom
of the sandal. Fasten using
the four screws provided.
To remove or replace the
attachment bolt, reverse
this process.

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7.5 Attaching the sandals
Place the sandal so that
the attachment bolt goes
through the slot in the
footplate. To secure, on the
underside of the footplate
place the rubber washer
, followed by the metal
washer and then the knob
onto the attachment
bolt. To position the sandals
simply loosen the knob
under the footplate, select
the position you require
and re-fasten the knob.
7.6 Assemble the tray
To attached the arms to
the tray brackets, loosen the
knob, place the moulding to
the inside of the tray plate
so the plastic teeth mesh.
Replace the knob on the
outside and secure. Repeat
on other side. Ensure both
horizontal tubes are aligned
so they locate in the tray
bracket receivers.
Please be aware of a
gap on the underside of
the tray where a child
could insert their nger
between the metal
bracket and the base of
the plastic tray.

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7.7 Attaching the tray in
prone and supine
The tray is attached to the
stander by inserting the
tubes into the receiving
brackets. Once the tray is
located in position the knobs
should be tightened. The
cut out of the tray should
always be facing the child.
To attach the tray whilst in
the prone version, ensure
that the tray receiving
tubes are at their
maximum height.
7.8 Attaching the grab rail
To attach the grab rail, inset
the receiving brackets in
the tray slot and secure with
the plastic knob . Repeat
on the other side and then
sleeve the tubes into the
tube and tighten the
plastic knob .
Always use caution
to ensure the child’s
hands or arms do not
become trapped when
inserting the tray.
Supine Prone

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8.1 Hip cushions
Place the cushion centrally
on the chest/hip support
plate . Feed the upper
tab, which has the Velcro
attached, over the top of
the moulding and Velcro
in place. Bring the lower
tab under the support and
attach the upper tab using
the Velcro panels .
8.2 Lateral cushions
To attach the lateral support
padded cushions, simply
slide the cushions on with
the padded side towards the
inside of the stander. Sleeve
the plastic buckle through
the slot in the cover. Then
fasten poppers together at
the back.
8.0 Fitting the Cushions

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8.3 Chest support harness
The Chest support can be
attached by clipping the
male buckle into the female
buckle at either side of the
lateral supports.
8.4 Pelvic harness
To attach the pelvic harness,
simply slide the left and
right sides of the harness
over the lateral supports.
Sleeve the plastic buckles
through the slots in the
harness . Then fasten
the poppers together at
the back of the harness.
Finally pull the Velcro
receiving straps around
the user to secure the
user in the harness.
8.5 Hip Support harness
The hip support should be
attached around the pelvic
harness as an additional
safety support should the
Velcro on the pelvic harness
begin to wear. It can be
attached by clipping the
male buckle into the female
buckle at either end of the
pelvic harness.
To adjust the tension lift
the front panel, adjust the
straps to the required length
and then replace the panel.

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8.6 Knee support pads
Open the knee supports
fully. Insert child’s knee
into place . Wrap small
strap over the knee, then
bring the longer wrap over
to ensure a snug t over the
knee . Velcro in place and
secure with buckle .
Once knee is in correct
position, secure cam-lock
for further repeatability.
8.7 Padded Spine Cap
Place the padded spine
cap over the spine of the
standing support and place
the plastic loops around
the adjustment knobs.
8.8 Headrest cushion
To attach the headrest
cushion, place the cushion
onto the head support plate,
then Velcro and bring the
lower ap under the plate
and Velcro the two fasteners
in place.

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8.9 Headrest Laterals
To attach the headrest
lateral covers, simply slide
the covers on with the
padded side towards the
inside of the stander .
Then fasten the poppers
together at the back.
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
set-ups for this product.

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9.0 Clinical setup for
postural management
9.1 Setting the Height
Set the height rst by
placing the child in a lying
position on a mat. Measure
the distance from the child’s
feet to their hips.
The height between the
centre of the hip moulding
and the top of the sandal
should be set to this height
by adjusting the leg support.
Measure the distance
from the child’s feet to just
under their axilla and
the height between the top
of the chest support and
the sandal should be set
to this distance. Adjust this
distance by adjusting the
hip support.
It’s recommended to adjust
the height whilst the frame
is in an upright position
9.2 Adjusting the
overall height
The overall height of the
standing support can be
adjusted by loosening the
bolt on the back of the
main frame with the
multi-tool . Sliding the
inner stem to the desired
height and re-tightening
the allen bolt. A calibration
strip is tted on the side
of the inner frame to help
you record the selected
positions of the supports.
There is also a safety stop
at the maximum height.
Never attempt to adjust the
height of the main frame when
the stander is in use.
WARNING: Adjust the overall
height after step 9.1 and
without the user in the product.

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9.3 Adjusting the
push handle
The push handle height can
be adjusted by loosening
the Allen bolt at the
attachment point to the
stander, adjusting to the
desired height then
re-tightening the Allen
bolt. The angle of the push
handles can be adjusted
by loosening lever at
the attachment point to
the stander. Rotate the
push handle to the desired
position, then secure the
lever to original orientation.
9.4 Adjusting the chest
and hip supports
To adjust the chest support
rotate both knobs in an
anticlockwise direction as
shown. Set to the required
position and then re-tighten
both knobs in a clockwise
direction as shown .
To adjust the hip support
loosen the 4 locking bolts
(2 either side) . Rotate
both knobs in an
anticlockwise direction as
shown. Set to the required
position and re-tighten
both knobs in a clockwise
direction as shown .
Finally re-tighten the 4
locking bolts.
Always use caution to ensure
ngers do not become
trapped when adjusting the
chest and hip supports.
To prevent nger nipping always hold the
push handle with one hand whilst making
the adjustment with your other hand.

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9.5 Lateral supports
Loosen the hand knob
to adjust the width of
the lateral supports and
re-tighten when you have
achieved the desired
position. If, the lateral
supports are attached
with bolts instead of hand
knobs they can be adjusted
with the multi tool.
9.6 Adjusting the
pelvic harness
To adjust the pelvic
harness pull the Velcro
receiving straps around
the user until the desired
position is achieved.
9.7 Chest and hip
support harness
To change the width of the
chest harness, lift the front
cover, adjust the Velcro
straps and set to the desired
width and replace the cover.
Always use caution to
ensure ngers do not
become trapped when
adjusting the lateral
supports.
Always make sure the
plastic buckles are fully
engaged when using
the chest harness.

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9.8 Adjusting
the sternum pad
The sternum pad can be
raised to provide additional
support to assist thoracic
extension. This also allows
the chest support to be set
lower to enable greater
freedom of arm movement.
The sternum plate is
adjusted by loosening the
two bolts at the front of
the chest plate with the
multi-tool, set to the desired
height and re-tighten.
9.9 Adjusting the height,
depth and angle of the
knee cups
Each knee cup can be
positioned independently.
To adjust the height, depth
and angle of the knee cups,
loosen knob , select the
height, angle and depth
required and re-tighten
the knob securely. To adjust
the width of the knee cup
loosen knob , set to
the desired width then
re-tighten.
Always use caution
to ensure ngers do
not become trapped
when adjusting the
sternum pad.

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9.10 Headrest adjustment
The headrest should only
be used when the child is in
supine standing. To adjust
the height, depth and angle
of the contoured headrest,
loosen the hand knobs
and when set to the desired
position re-tighten the knobs.
9.11 Flat headrest
lateral adjustment
To adjust the width of the
laterals loosen plastic knob
to desired position and
tighten securely.
Always use caution to
ensure ngers do not
become trapped when
height adjusting the
headrest.

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9.12 Sandals positioning
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 straps provided so
the foot is held in place.
The straps should be
placed over the bridge of
the foot and over the toes.
The front strap can be fed
through one of two slots on
either side of the sandals,
depending on the size of
the user’s feet.
9.13 Footplate angle
adjustment
To set the angle
to accommodate
plantarexion and
dorsiexion, simply loosen
or tighten the knob
to set the desired angle.
If the child is wearing
sandals or light footwear
check the straps to make
sure the webbing does
not irritate the skin.