Leckey ls105-05 User manual

Bath Chair
User Manual

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The Leckey Bath Chair and shower
trolley have been designed to reach new
levels of functionality and adjustability
for the use in the bath and shower. This
manual shows you how you can quickly,
safely and easily make use of all of the
functions. The instructions on the safety
and maintenance of the product will
ensure that you will enjoy the use of this
product for a long time.

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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 seat
08 Clinical setup for postural management & daily use
09 Cleaning & care information
10 Daily product inspection
11 Annual product inspection
12 Reissuing Leckey products
13 Product servicing
14 Technical information

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SECTION 01:
INTENDED USE
The Leckey Bath Chair is for use in the
bath or the shower if used with a shower
trolley.The Leckey Bath Chair is intended
for children with disabilities from the
age of 1 to 18 years old who may have
a lack of trunk control or excessive
muscle tension due to conditions such
as cerebral palsy and or those who are
unable to support themselves during the
bathing process. This Bath Chair has a
maximum user weight of 72kgs on all
sizes.
SECTION 03:
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 manufacturer’s
recommendations (also see general
terms of sales, delivery and payment).
A three year warranty is provided on
all Leckey manufactured products and
components.
SECTION 04:
PRODUCT HISTORY
RECORD
Your Leckey product is a 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
setups, reissue inspections and annual
inspections of this product.
SECTION 05:
PRODUCT TRAINING
RECORD
Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class
1 Medical Device and as such Leckey
recommend that parents, teachers and
carers using theequipment should be
made aware of the following sections
of this user manual by a technically
competent person:Leckey recommend
that a written record is maintained of
all those who have been trained in the
correct use of this product.
SECTION 02:
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
James Leckey Design Ltd as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Leckey Advanced Bath
Chair conforms to the requirements of
the MDR EU 2017/745 Guidelines and
EN12182 Technical aids for disabled
persons, general requirements and test
methods.

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SECTION 06:
SAFETY INFORMATION
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 Leckey product or if
any parts should fail, please cease
using the product and contact our
customer services department or
your 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
the product.
6. The weight limit on all four sizes of
seat is 72kg. This should NEVER be
exceeded.
7. With the exception of the back
recline adjustment the advance bath
seat should not be adjusted whilst
the user is in the seat. If adjusting
the back recline with a user in the
seat ensure while the lever is pulled
up that the backrest of the chair is
secure by holding onto the handles
at the top of the bath seat frame.
8. When adjusting the bath chair into
any position ensure the locking pin is
fully engaged.
9. We recommend that when the
shower trolley is stationary that all
four castors are locked and facing
away from the trolley base.
10. Although mobility is an important
feature of this product we do not
recommend that users be moved
over uneven surfaces whilst
in the equipment. All due care
and attention should be taken if
transporting the user in the shower
chair from one room to another.
11. Never leave the product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5 degrees.
Always remember to lock all the
castors.
12. If moving your shower chair from
one room to another please steer by
gripping onto the handles at the top
of the backrest. one room to another
please steer by gripping onto the
handles at the top of the backrest.
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.

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7.1 ATTACHING THE
COVER
To attach the cover position the bath
seat with the calf support in the
maximum position as shown, then rstly
slip the cover over the backrest and then
secondly the calf support. Then loop the
straps in through the frame securing the
fabric under the seat base as shown.
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.
SECTION 07:
HOW TO UNPACK AND
ASSEMBLE
Congratulations on purchasing your
Leckey Bath Chair. Your Bath Chair will
come bubble wrapped, at packed and
without the cover attached. Your Leckey
Bath Chair will come with a hip belt
already attached and chest belt with
lateral supports. Additional straps as
ordered will also be included. Carefully
remove them and please check that you
have all the parts you ordered.

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7.2 ATTACHING THE HIP
BELT
The hip belt simply secures around the
user with Velcro.
7.3 ATTACHING THE
CHEST BELT
To attach the chest belt, loop it around
the back of the seat and Velcro securely
at the front around the user.
7.4 ATTACHING THE
ABDUCTION STRAP
To attach the abduction strap, simply
loop around the tubular frame and
secure at the back with Velcro.
7.5 ATTACHING THE
HEAD LATERALS
The head laterals are secured in the
same way by simply looping around the
tubular frame and securing at the back
with Velcro.

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7.6 ATTACHING THE
BATH CHAIR TO THE
SHOWER TROLLEY
The shower trolley will allow you to
simply convert your Leckey Bath Chair
into a shower chair. To attach the
Leckey Bath Chair to the shower trolley,
simply alter the length of the frame, to
correspond with the adjusted position of
the legs on the Leckey Bath Chair.
This is done by loosening the bolts
and adjusting the bar to the required
position. Once in position re-tighten the
bolts securely. Then simply drop the front
and back legs of the Leckey Bath Chair
into the channels as shown, fastening
the Velcro straps securely around the leg
tubes.
SECTION 08:
CLINICAL SETUP
FOR POSTURAL
MANAGEMENT &
DAILY USE
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 setups for this
product.
Parents and carers should be shown how
to make frequent adjustments and made
aware of the safety checks in Section 6
by a technically and clinically competent
person who has been trained in the use
of the product. Leckey recommend that a
written record is maintained of all parent
and carers who have been trained in the
use of this product.

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For stability reasons we do
not recommend that both
sets of legs be adjusted
to their highest position at the
same time. When adjusting
the bath chair into any position
please ensure the locking pin has
engaged fully.
8.2 TILT IN SPACE
The independent height adjustability
of the Leckey Bath Chair front and back
legs allows the seat to be adjusted for
a range of tilt in space positions. These
adjustments are carried out in the exact
same way as the height adjustment
described above.
Always check with your
therapist that the use of
tilting space will not cause
any obstructions to the
child’s airways.
8.1 HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The Leckey Bath Chair can be adjusted
in height to allow for a range of positions
from at in the bath to over bath height.
The height is adjusted by pulling down
on both sets of levers and adjusting
the front and back legs to the required
position. Once the required position is
obtained simply release the levers.
8.3 BACK RECLINE
ADJUSTMENT
The back recline of the Leckey Bath Chair
can be adjusted to four positions from
horizontal to 90 degrees. The back recline
is adjusted by pulling the lever, moving to
the required position and then releasing
the lever, ensuring it slots back into
position.

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8.4 CALF SUPPORT
ADJUSTMENT
The calf support can be adjusted into
four positions by pulling down on the
levers, moving to the required position
and then releasing the lever into position.
8.5 CHEST BELT
ADJUSTMENT
To position the foam pads under the
user’s armpit, while looping the strap
around the back of the frame and secure
with Velcro at the front as shown. The
lateral supports can also be positioned
out of the way at the back of the seat
if the user does not require this level of
support.
8.6 ABDUCTION STRAP
ADJUSTMENT
Once the abduction strap has been
attached the legs are then positioned
and secured by the smaller Velcro straps.
When adjusting the bath
chair into any position
ensure the locking pin is
fully engaged.

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SECTION 09
CLEANING & CARE
INFORMATION
How to Maintain
When cleaning the bath chair frame we
recommend that you use only warm
water and a non-abrasive detergent.
Never use organic solvents or dry
cleaning uids.
Upholstery and fabrics
The bath seat cover can be removed and
machine washed at 60 degrees.
The bath chair accessories can be
cleaned by hand whilst in place. When
cleaning we recommend that you use
only warm water and a nonabrasive
detergent.
We recommend that you do not use
any type of medication in the bathwater
during the bathing process as this may
contribute to the breakdown of the
adhesive glue used to bond the moulding
to the stainless steel leg.
Always ensure the product is dry before
use.
Metal and plastic components
1. Soap and water or antibacterial
spray can be used for daily cleaning.
2. For deep cleaning a low pressure
steam cleaner can be used.
3. Do not use solvents to clean plastic
or metal components.
SECTION 10 DAILY
PRODUCT INSPECTION
(Therapists, parents & carers)
We recommend that daily visual
checks of the equipment are carried
out by therapists, carers or parents to
ensure the product is safe for use.The
recommended daily checks are detailed
below.
1. Ensure all adjustment knobs are in
place and secure.
2. Check all upholstery and velcro for
signs of wear and tear
3. Check all castors are moving freely
and lock securely.
4. Make sure the product is dry before
use.
If in any doubt to the
continued safe use of your
Leckey product or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product and contact our customer
service department or your local
dealer as soon as possible.

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SECTION 11 ANNUAL
PRODUCT INSPECTION
(Therapist, Technician, Leckey Product
Advisor, Dealer)
Leckey recommend that each product
should be subject to a detailed
inspection at least once a year and every
time the product is reissued for use. This
inspection should be carried out by a
technically competent person who has
been trained in the use of the product
and should include the following checks
as a minimum requirement.
1. Check all knobs, nuts, bolts and
plastic buckles are in place, replacing
any missing items. Paying particular
attention to the following items;
2. Lift the base to check each castor
individually. Make sure they are
moving freely and remove any dirt
from the rubber wheels. Check that
the brakes lock the wheels securely.
3. Visually check the structure of the
product paying attention to weld
points on the frame ensuring there are
no signs of fatigue or cracking around
the welds.
4. Leckey recommend that a written
record is maintained of all annual
product inspections.
If in any doubt to the continued safe
use of your Leckey product or if any
parts should fail, please cease using
the product and contact our customer
service department or your local dealer
as soon as possible.
SECTION 12
RE-ISSUING LECKEY
PRODUCTS
Most Leckey products are assessed
and ordered to meet the needs of
an individual user. Before reissuing
a product we recommend that the
therapist prescribing the product has
carried out an equipment compatibility
check for the new user and has ensured
that the product being re-issued contains
no modications or special attachments.
A detailed technical inspection should
be carried on the product prior to re-
issuing. This should be carried out by a
technically competent person who has
been trained in the use and inspection of
the product. Please refer to section 11 for
the required checks to be carried out.
Ensure the product has been cleaned
thoroughly in accordance with section of
this manual.
Ensure a copy of the user manual is
supplied with the product. A copy
can be downloaded from our website
www.leckey.com Leckey recommend
that a written record is maintained of all
product inspections carried out during
the reissue of the product.

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If in any doubt to the
continued safe use of your
Leckey product or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product and contact our customer
service department or your local
dealer as soon as possible.
All international service
enquiries should be directed
to the appropriate Leckey
distributor who will be delighted to
assist you. For further information
on Leckey distributors please visit
our website www.leckey.com.
SECTION 13
PRODUCT SERVICING
Servicing of all Leckey products should
only be carried out by technically
competent persons who have been
trained in the use of the product.
In the UK & ROI please contact the
Leckey Service Centre on UK 0800
318265 or ROI 1800 626020 and our
customer service department will
be delighted to assist you with your
servicing requirements.
SECTION 14
PRODUCT AND
ACCESSORY CODES
Codes prexed by an asterix are available
in two colour options.
RB Royal Blue
PK Pink
Advance bath chair LAB/#/-*
Shower Frame LSF/1
Chest Belt LAB/1/A/-*
Abduction Belt LAB/#/B/-*
Head Laterals LAB/1/C/-*

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SECTION 15 : TECHNICAL DATA
Product sizing
Size 1 2 3 4
Age 1-5 4-9 8-14 12-18
User Height
Min
Max
750mm / 30 inches
1050mm / 41 inches
950mm / 37 inches
1250mm / 49 inches
1150mm / 45 inches
1450mm / 57 inches
1350mm / 53 inches
1650mm / 65 inches
Advance Bath Seat
Headsupport
Backsupport
Seat Depth
Calf Support
Seat Height _50-425mm 2-17”
Max Weight_72KG 159 pounds
Total Width_430mm 17”
LAB/1
150mm / 6 inches
350mm / 14 inches
225mm / 9 inches
260mm / 10 inches
LAB/2
150mm / 6 inches
400mm / 16 inches
275mm / 11 inches
260mm / 13 inches
LAB/3
215mm / 8.5 inches
460mm / 18 inches
335mm / 13 inches
340mm / 13 inches
LAB/4
215mm / 8.5 inches
550mm / 22 inches
400mm / 16 inches
340mm / 13 inches
Shower Trolley
Width
Length
Min
Max
Seat Height from floor_
650-700mm 26” - 28”
LSF/1
600mm / 24 inches
900mm / 36 inches
1150mm / 45 inches

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NOTES

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