Leckey Squiggles User manual

Squiggles Stander
User Instructions
Squiggles Stehsystem
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuale d’uso dello stabilizzatore supino/
prono Squiggles Stander
Instrucciones de usuario del
sistema de bipedestación Squiggles

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 interfaces
with a choice of bases 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.
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 standing 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 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
standing support frame can be used
on either the Pivot and Easel chassis
or Mobile chassis. The Pivot and Easel
chassis have been designed for indoor
use on level surfaces.
The Mobile chassis has been designed
for indoor or outdoor use. The maximum
user weight regardless of which chassis
is used is 22kgs (48.4lbs).
2. 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.
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.
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 Care Information
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.

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 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.
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. When putting the user into the stander
both for positional and safety reasons,
always secure the pelvic and chest
support harnesses 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 support frame is in a
reclined position.
8. When the product is in use please
ensure that the angle adjustment lever
on the Pivot chassis or the locking bolts
on the Easel chassis and Mobile chassis
are locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally, especially if there are
children in the area.
9. When the Leckey Squiggles Stander
is used on the Pivot chassis we do not
recommend that users are moved over
uneven surfaces when in the equipment.
When using easel chassis always remove
the child from the stander before moving.
All due care and attention should be taken
if transporting the user in and
out of the stander.
10. Never leave the product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5 degrees. Always
remember to lock all the castors.
11. Although the Pivot stander is fitted
with castors this is not a mobility device.
Always place the user in an upright
position before moving the stander. Hold
the back of the plastic chest support
when moving the stander.
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
6 Safety Information

plastic components and therefore should
be kept away from all direct sources of
heat including naked flames, cigarettes,
electric and gas heaters.
14. Do not place hot objects greater than
40ºC on the tray.
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
(unless used with the Mobile chassis) 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.

How to
unpack and
assemble
the stander
7

Check parts
Congratulations on purchasing your
Squiggles Standing System. When opening
the box, 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 box and
check you have all the parts you have
ordered.
Safety First
Keep polythene bags
away from children.
Multi-tool
A number of adjustments will require the
use of the multi-tool, which is supplied with
each product.

The Pivot Chassis can be easily folded
for storage or transportation. To unfold,
release the levers (A) 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 fingers do
not become trapped when folding and
unfolding the pivot chassis.
The Squiggles Stander can be used as a
prone, supine or upright stander and has
been designed to fit with three chassis
options, the Mobile chassis, Pivot chassis
and the Easel chassis.
7.1 Folding and unfolding
the pivot chassis 7.2 Attaching the stander to its chassis
A
A

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.
7.3 Attaching stander to
pivot chassis
To attach the stander to the Easel chassis
engage the central spine into the receiving
bracket until it is fully engaged. Release
the locking pin at the side of the pedal by
pulling and rotating it through 90 degrees
into the locked position. Press the pedal
down and locate the locking bar at the base
of the central spine in the recess. Release
the pedal, the support frame is locked into
position. Release the locking pin again so
the pedal cannot be accidentally released.
Always make sure the locking pedal is
fully engaged before you place the child
in the stander.
7.4 Attaching stander to
Easel chassis

First insert the support frame into the
receiver at the base. To do this release
the locking pin at the side of the pedal by
pulling and rotating through 90 degrees into
the locked position. Press the pedal down
and locate the locking bar at the base of
the central spine in the recess. Release the
pedal, the support frame is now locked into
position. Rotate the locking pin again so
the pedal cannot be accidentally released.
Then slide the central spine interface into
the receiving bracket until it is fully
engaged, ensuring the locking pin has
engaged fully.
Always make sure the locking pin is
fully engaged before you place the child
in the stander.
7.5 Attaching stander to
Mobile Chassis
To attach the suspension system first
attach the base which has the suspension
spring attached. To do this line up the holes
and insert the four bolts and place the
washers and nuts onto the bolts. Tighten
securely ensuring the bolts protrude
through the end of the nut.
Lastly insert the hub assembly into the top
and set to the required height for the size
of wheels you have ordered. For 27” wheels
align the bottom hole (B) in the hub with
the top hole in the suspension (C), insert
the bolt and secure with the nut on the
other side. To setup the suspension for the
24” wheels align hole (A) with hole (C) and
secure with the bolt and nut.
Repeat the process on the opposite side
for the other wheel.
7.6 Attaching the
suspension system

To attach the wheels to the chassis
the brakes must be off. Lift the chassis
slightly off the ground while pressing the
black button in the centre of the wheel.
Continue holding the black button,
attach the wheel to the chassis then
release the black button. To remove
the wheels reverse this process.
7.7 Attaching the wheels
A
B
C
Always ensure the wheels are
engaged securely.

7.8 Attaching the
headrest
To attach the Leckey head headrest first
open the locking lever by pressing the
safety button and pulling the handle, then
remove the plastic insert from the receiving
collar. Then slide the stem into the receiving
bracket on the central spine, set to the
desired position and secure using the
locking handle.
The Whitmyer Lynx head support attaches
in the same way. To attach the Whitmyer
Pro-Series headsupports remove the spacer
collar from the receiving bracket and lock
the vertical stem in position using the
locking lever.
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.
7.9 Inserting
Attachment Bolt
Insert the required attachment bolt (a)
along with the retention plate (b). Place a
rubber lid (c) on, both, the top and bottom
of the sandal. Fasten using the four screws
(d) provided. To remove or replace the
attachment bolt, reverse this process.
A1
2
B
C
D

7.10 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 (a), followed by
the metal washer (b) and then the knob (c)
onto the attachment bolt. To position the
sandals simply loosen the knob (c) under
the footplate, select the position you require
and re-fasten the knob.
2
1
C
A
B
C
3
D
C

7.12 Attaching the Tray
cover
The tray cover attaches to the tray by
placing it over the top it will then clip into
place, to remove reverse the process.
7.11 Assemble the
tray
To attached the arms to the tray brackets,
loosen the knob (A), 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.

supine
7.13 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.
Always use caution to ensure the childs
hands or arms do not become trapped
when inserting the tray.
prone

7.14 Attaching
the grab rail
To attach the grab rail, inset the receiving
brackets (D) in the tray slot and secure with
the plastic knob (E). Repeat on the other
side and then sleeve the tubes into the tube
(D) and tighten the plastic knob (B).
D
B
E

Fitting the
cushions

8.1 Chest and hip cushions
Place the cushion centrally on the chest/
hip support plate. Feed the upper tab,
which has the snap fastener attached, over
the top of the moulding and snap 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 (A)
through the slot in the cover. 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 (B).
A
B

8.3 Chest support harness
The Chest support (A) can be attached by
clipping the male buckle into the female
buckle at either side of the lateral supports.
A
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 bring the Velcro fastener straps
around the bottom of the moulding and
attach them to the Velcro panels as shown.
Finally pull the Velcro receiving straps
around the user to secure the user in the
harness.
For positional and safety reasons the
pelvic harness must be used at all times
with the mobile stander.