Leckey fire fly upsee User manual

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Upsee Factsheet #02:
Putting on and taking
off the Upsee

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Putting on the Upsee
Step 1
Adult Belt
1. Place the belt low around your hips,
roughly 2 inches below your waist
with the top of the triangular back
support pointing upwards*. Clip
together.
Wearing the belt too high around your
waist may cause back strain.
Step 2
Child Harness
Laying the harness flat and placing the
child into it on his back is the easiest
method.
1. Lay the Upsee on a comfortable
surface.
2. Lay the child back into the harness,
matching their pelvis, chest and
underarms to the vest.
2. Pull both ‘D’ rings away from the
centre buckle to tighten the belt*.
Ensure the webbing does not
become twisted.
The belt needs to be tight enough so
the child’s weight cannot not pull it
down below the hips.
*Triangular back support should be
worn as pictured on adults back
*Triangular back support should be
worn as pictured on adults back

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3. Lay the child back into the harness,
matching their pelvis, chest and
underarms to the vest.
4. Make the harness snug around the child’s pelvis. As a general guide, keep the
bottom edge of the vest harness just above the top of the child’s legs. The lower
strap should lie below the front pelvic bones.
5. Once the pelvis is lined up, place the
child’s arms into the harness.
6. Close the padding over the shoulder
using the press-studs and fasten the
buckles.
Do not pull the harness up off the pelvis when fastening the shoulders. Fasten the central Velcro strip so
that it fits securely around the child. Secure with buckles. Tighten the straps as required, paying particular
attention to the lower one. Pass the leg straps between the child’s legs and into the buckles at the front.
Ensure the inner-leg padding is innermost against the child’s leg/groin area. Tighten the straps enough to
prevent the vest raising when the child stands up.
The lower strap on the harness is the
most important to position correctly.

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Step 3
Double Sandal
Our trials show most adults find it easier and more intuitive to place their feet into
the double sandal first. However, some find it easier to place their child’s feet in first.
The instructions below are for adult-feet-first. In either case, it takes practice and may
require extra help to fasten the straps at first.
1. The adult should place their feet
into the large sandal first.
If the adult’s feet are smaller than the
sandal, place the toes to the front. If the
feet are larger than the sandal, aim for a
middle position.
2. Secure your feet tightly using the
three Velcro straps. Extension straps
are included for adults with larger
feet or bulky footwear.
3. Sit on a stool/chair while supporting
the child.
4. “Perch” the child on the edge of the
seat between your legs – their feet
should be on the floor.

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5. Place the child’s feet into the small
sandals and use the three Velcro
straps to secure tightly around the
child’s feet.
Footwear
Both adult and child should wear shoes when using the Upsee.
We recommend trainers/sneakers for adults. Do not wear shoes with heels, large boots,
sandals or slippers.
We recommend trainers/sneakers, shoes with enclosed toes or orthopaedic shoes for
children. They may also wear splints/AFOs with the Upsee.
Step 4
Connecting the Child Harness to the
Adult Belt
1. Extend all four connecting straps on
the adult belt before attaching it to
the child’s harness.
2. Connect the grey straps on your
adult belt to the matching grey-
strapped buckles on the lower back
of the child’s harness.

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3. Connect the black straps on your
adult belt to the matching black-
strapped buckles on the shoulders
of the child’s harness.
4. Stand up slowly.
! The adult may need to support the child (possibly with an assistant’s help) until the
connecting straps are tightened. If the child is not supported, they could fall forward
while the connecting straps are still in their extended position.
5. Adjust the connecting straps evenly.
Some people find this easier to do
one side at a time. The child’s pelvic
straps (grey) should be adjusted first,
as these hold the child at the correct
standing height.
6. Then adjust the black shoulder
straps to keep the child’s trunk in an
upright position.
Securely fasten the buckles, Velcro
and press-studs before standing
up. If you do need to make further
adjustments to buckles, Velcro or
press-studs, remain seated.

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Fine-tuning the pelvic straps (grey)
Only tighten the pelvic straps to the point where the child’s pelvis at its highest level
while allowing the child to bear the majority of his own weight. You should not bear all
the child’s weight through the connecting straps.
To find the right tension, you may need to loosen and tighten these straps a bit while
looking checking the child’s pelvic position with an assistant or by using a mirror.
After you start walking you may have to readjust the connecting straps again as the
harness and straps may relax slightly during the first few minutes of walking.
Fine-tuning the shoulder connecting straps (black)
The shoulder straps support the child’s trunk so it does not sway forwards/backwards
or from side to side. They should not bear the child’s weight like a suspension harness.
“Tuning” the shoulder straps means tightening and loosening them until you find the
right level of support. You will know you have this when the trunk is supported without
suspending the child from their shoulders. As with the grey straps, the black ones may
also need to be readjusted if they relax during the first few minutes of walking.
Remember – do not over-tighten the straps as this will cause the child to hang in the
harness. This could risks straining the adult’s back or causing them to lose balance.
7. Tuck excess webbing out of the way
to prevent tripping.

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Removing the Upsee
You can remove the Upsee by reversing the steps above. However, the stages and
safety warnings are highlighted below.
Ensure all four connecting straps on the adult belt are extended again before sitting
down. Otherwise, you risk bending the child backwards at an uncomfortable angle.
Remember to give the child extra support once the straps are loosened.
1. Sit down slowly, supporting the
child at the same time.
3. Remove all four connecting straps
from the child’s harness (two grey at
the shoulders and two black at the
lower back).
4. The adult should undo their own
feet from the double sandals first
then the child’s feet (you may take
the child’s feet out first, if this feels
easier).
2. Guide the child’s bottom towards
the seat to “perch” on it.

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5. Lay the child down on a comfortable
surface.
8. Remove the adult belt.
6. Undo the leg supports from the
front buckles and pass the straps
through the child’s legs to the back.
9. Store all pieces carefully for the next
adventure!
7. Undo the buckles and Velcro at the
front of the harness and remove it
like a waistcoat.
If the child’s arms do not have enough
movement to allow the harness to slip
off easily, undo the shoulder clips and
the press-studs.

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We recommend storing the child’s harness flat to maximise its lifespan. Folding causes
creasing in the support structure of the lining material.
Redness on the child’s skin may be visible and is expected on weight bearing points.
If this redness persists, please review the set-up of the product to ensure it is not too
tight or too loose.
For video guidance, visit the videos section within the therapist product
guide.