Leckey Mygo+ User manual

Mygo+
User Manual
Benutzerhandbuch
Manual de Usuario
Mode d’Uso
Manual do Utilizador
Supporting
Children

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CONTENTS
01 Intended use p.03
02 Declaration of conformity p.03
03 Terms of warranty p.03
04 Product history record p.03
05 Product training record p.04
06 Safety information p.05
07 How to unpack and assemble the seating system p.08
08 Fitting the upholstery p.22
09 Clinical setup for postural management p.29
10 Daily use adjustments p.47
11 Cleaning and care information p.48
12 Daily product inspection p.49
13 Annual product inspection p.50
14 Reissuing Leckey products p.51
15 Product servicing p.51
16 Technical information p.52
The Mygo+ seating system has
been designed to offer a high
level of postural positioning while
enabling function and mobility.
This manual shows how you can
quickly, easily and safely make use
of all the functions. The instructions
on safety and maintenance will
ensure that you will enjoy the use
of this product for a long time.

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SECTION 01:
INTENDED USE
SECTION 02:
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
The Mygo+ Seating System is an activity
chair which has been designed for children
with disabilities for use at home, in the
school environment or outside, if used on a
mobility base. Size 1 is suitable for children
aged 3-10 years, Size 2 is suitable for 8-14
years and Size 3 is suitable for 10-16 years.
The seating system has a maximum user
weight of 50kg (110lbs) for Size 1, 60kg
(132lbs) for Size 2 and 70kg (154lbs) for
Size 3. The seating system is modular and
can be used with a choice of indoor or
outdoor chassis. The Hi-low chassis has
been designed for use indoors but can also
be used outdoors on a level surface. The
Hi-low chassis should never be exposed to
the elements as this may corrode the metal
components.
The Mygo+ seat unit will interface with a
range of mobility bases, the details of which
can be found at our website: leckey.com
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.
SECTION 04:
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 setups,
reissue inspections and annual inspections
of this product.
James Leckey Design Ltd as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares that the
Mygo+ Seating System conforms to the
requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines,
Medical Device Regulations 2002 and
EN12182 Technical aids for disabled
persons and test methods.
SECTION 03:
TERMS OF WARRANT

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SECTION 05:
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 11
Frequent Adjustments for Daily use
SECTION 12
Cleaning and Care
SECTION 13
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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6.1 Always read instructions fully before use.
6.2 To improve safety we recommend that
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 Leckey product or
if any parts should fail, please cease
using the product and contact our
Customer Care Team or your 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 the 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 a seating
system, both for positional and safety
reasons, always secure the pelvic
harness first.
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 tilt-in-
space or back recline facility is in use.
SECTION 06:
SAFETY INFORMATION
6.8 When the seat is in use on a Hi-low
chassis please ensure that the height
adjustment pedal and tilt-in-space
lever are locked off and cannot
be adjusted accidentally by
other children.
6.9 When the Leckey seating systems are
used on the Hi-low chassis we do not
recommend that users are moved
over uneven surfaces when in the
equipment. All due care and attention
should be taken if transporting in and
out of the seat.
6.10 Never leave the product on a
sloping surface, greater than
5 degrees. Always remember to
lock all the castors.
6.11 Only use the push handle to steer
and move the seat from one area
to another. Never use the tray or
headrest for this purpose.
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 fire
saftey 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 flames, cigarettes
and gas heaters.
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6.14 Do not place objects hotter
than 40oC on the tray.
6.15 Clean the product regularly.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Carry out maintenence checks on
a regular basis to ensure your
product is in good working condition.
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 Always check the plastic hand
knobs on the push handle are
tightened securely before you
move the seat unit and that push
handle is secured to the chassis by
means of 2 button head screws.
6.18 Before using the seating system
always check that the interface
handle on the seat unit is fully
engaged with the chassis. If the
handle is not engaged properly
the seat unit may come loose
and could cause serious injury
to the child or carer.
SECTION 06:
SAFETY INFORMATION

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MYGO+ SEATING
SYSTEM  CRASH TEST
The Mygo+ Seating System has been
crash tested and passed for use in
vehicles. It has been tested in its complete
configuration on a surrogate base with
a Leckey head support attached.
If the Mygo+ Seating System is being
used in a vehicle the following points
must be adhered to:
The Mygo+ Seating System must be
positioned forward facing and used
with an Unwin Restraint System and
a head support which should be
suitably positioned at all times during
transportation. The head support is
available as an optional accessory
with the Mygo+ Seating System.
The Mygo+ Seating System is crash tested
and meets the requirements of ISO16840
part 4. For further details please contact
our Customer Care Team.
Important
These crash test details refer to the
Mygo+ Seating System and interface plate
only. If you are using the Mygo+ Seating
System on a wheelchair base, please
refer to the wheelchair manufacturer’s
handbook for crash test details.

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Check parts
Congratulations on purchasing your
Mygo+ Seating System. All of the parts
will be contained in polythene bags
with each one clearly labelled.
Carefully remove them from the boxes
and check all the parts you have ordered.
Some of the accessories will need to be
assembled before you attach the seat to
the base you have purchased. If you are
fitting the seat to a mobility base please
ensure you fit the interface plate to the
mobility base first. Instructions on how to
attach the interface to specific bases will
be provided with the interface plate. Once
you have checked all the components you
are then ready to assemble the Mygo+
Seating System and attach it to its base.
Multi-tool
A number of adjustments will require the
use of the multi-tool, which is supplied
with each seat.
SECTION 07
HOW TO UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE
THE SEATING SYSTEM
Safety First
Keep polythene bags
away from children.

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The backrest will be folded down for
shipping. Raise it into the vertical position
and, while doing so, slide the inner tube
into the receiving outer tube.
Secure the backrest in an upright position
and tighten the socket cap. Check that it is
secure and does not move when pressure
is applied. If the user thrusts forward or
backwards they could cause injury to
themselves or their carers.
SECTION 07.1:
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
YOUR SEATING SYSTEM
Always make sure the
backrest is attached
securely.
Use caution when inserting
inner tube as there could
be possible nger nip.

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SECTION 7.2:
ATTACHING THE FOOTREST IF ORDERED
If using the Leckey footrests, remove the
seat from the chassis and set the seating
system upside down on a work surface. A
Open up the angle of the leg supports
by releasing the two locking levers B,
shown, and set to the maximum width.
Open the socket caps Cand slide in
the calf supports D. Set to the desired
position, with the footplates facing
forward and retighten the socket cap bolts
with the multi-tool.
Always make sure the foot
plate is attached rmly.
A
B B
C C
D

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Adjust the height of the chassis to its
maximum to reduce risk of back strain
while attaching the seat unit. Refer to
Section 11 on how to adjust the height
of the chassis you have purchased.
First release the safety locking pin at the
front of the seat A. To do this pull the
pin out and rotate through 90 degrees.
Carefully lift the seat and place it into the
chassis. At the rear of the underside of
the seat you will see a receiving channel.
Place this securely over the tube towards
the back of the chassis. B
Pull the handle at the front of the seat
unit up and then pivot the seat forward
and down. Once the front of the seat is
lowered fully, release the handle and
push it forward to ensure it has fully
engaged on the front tube C. Rotate the
safety locking pin so it engages in front
of the handle. If it hits the handle then
the seat is not inserted properly. Remove
and repeat process outlined above.
SECTION 7.3: ATTACHING THE SEATING
SYSTEM TO THE HILOW CHASSIS
Always check the handle
and locking pin are fully
engaged before you place
the child in the seating
system. If the handle is not
engaged properly the seat
unit can come loose and
could cause serious injury
to the child or carer.
A
A
B
C
C

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SECTION 7.4:
ATTACHING THE PUSH HANDLE
The push handle is attached to the
Hi-low chassis by inserting the two lower
stems into the receiving tubes as shown.
The push handle has safety poppers A,
which need to be pressed in when
inserting the lower stems. Push the stems
in until the poppers protrude from the
other end of the receiving tubes. Secure
the handle in place by tightening the
locking bolts B. Ensure height adjustment
knobs are tight prior to use C.
Check these regularly to
make sure the knobs are
tight, particularly if you are
moving the product unit
along corridors that may
have uneven or sloping
surfaces.
B
A
C

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SECTION 7.5:
ATTACHING THE HEADREST
To attach the head support slide the
stem into the reducing sleeve Aand
receiving bracket. Ensure the slot in the
reducing sleeve is aligned with the slot
in the receiving bracket. Set to the
desired position and secure using
the hand lever B.
The Mygo+ Seating System has been
designed to interface with Whitmyer
head supports. The Whitmyer Lynx head
support Cis attached in the same way
as the Leckey headrest. To attach
Whitmyer Pro-Series head supports
remove the spacer collar Dfrom the
receiving bracket and lock the vertical
stem in position using the ratchet handle.
D
C
A
B

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SECTION 7.6:
ATTACHING THE
SHOULDER SECTION
To attach the shoulder section to a
Size 1 Mygo+, remove the headrest
mounting bracket by removing the bolts
A. Insert the shoulder section bracket
and supplied spacer plate between the
backrest and the headrest mounting
bracket. Bolt back together. Secure the
two metal tabs with additional screws
Bprovided with the new spacer plate.
The screws are attached from the front.
Check it is securely fastened.
SECTION 7.7:
ATTACHING THE
LATERAL SUPPORTS
While holding the components together,
remove the plastic knob and washer A.
Align the plastic angle adjuster mouldings
and lateral bracket with the slot in
the backrest and refit the washer and
plastic knob.
AA
B B
A

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SECTION 7.8:
ATTACHING
THE KNEEPADS
Attach the kneepads with the snap
fasteners Ato the knee guides on
the sides of the upper legs supports.
A
SECTION 7.9:
INSERTING ATTACHMENT
BOLTS ON SANDALS
Insert the required attachment bolt A
along with the retention plate B. Place a
rubber lid Con both the top and bottom
of the sandal. Fasten using the four
screws Dprovided. To remove or replace
the attachment bolt, reverse this process.

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SECTION 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 Band
then the knob Conto the attachment
bolt. To position the sandals simply loosen
the knob Cunder the footplate, select
the position you require and re-fasten
the knob.
SECTION 7.11:
ATTACHING
THE ARMRESTS
Open the receiving bracket by loosening
the ratchet handle Aand insert the
armrest. Ensure that the popper B
has locked securely. Retighten the
ratchet handle.
A
B
Inside
Outside

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SECTION 7.12:
ATTACHING
THE TRAY
The tray is attached to the seat by
inserting the tray tubes through the
centre of the armrest. Once the tray
is located in the position the knob A
should be tightened securely.
Please be aware of the 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.
A
SECTION 7.13:
ATTACHING
THE GRAB RAIL
To attach the grab rail, insert the receiving
brackets Ain the tray slot and secure
with the plastic knob B. Repeat on the
other side and then slide the tubes into
the receiving brackets Aand tighten the
plastic knob C.
A A
B B
C

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SECTION 7.14:
ATTACHING THE
HIP LATERALS
Hip laterals are used with the Pelvic
Cradle. First, remove the Pelvic Harness
brackets if required, by removing the
screw and flange nut A. Lift the piece
of polypropylene on the front of the sacral
support. Place the hip lateral brackets into
the slots and attach using the flange nuts
Band screws Cprovided. The flange
nuts should go on the front side
of the sacral support.
A
SECTION 7.15:
RETROFITTING THE
DYNAMIC BACKREST
To replace the standard static backrest
with the dynamic backrest first of all you
will need to remove the screw Aat the
top of the standard backrest assembly.
To do this loosen the nut using the Leckey
tool and a 10mm spanner and remove the
screw and washers.
Again using the Leckey tool and the
10mm spanner, loosen the nut Bat the
bottom of the standard backrest assembly
then remove screw saddle washers and
standard washers.
Use caution when
assembling and tting
the dynamic backrest
as there is a minor risk
of nger nipping.
A
B
Use caution when
assembling and tting
the dynamic backrest
as there is a minor risk
of nger nipping.

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SECTION 7.16:
RETROFITTING THE
DYNAMIC BACKREST
To fit the dynamic backrest, insert the
strut into the bottom bracket as shown. A
Use the provided screw, nut, saddle
washers and standard washers to secure
in place. Please ensure that the screw
thread protrudes through the nut. B
Now raise the dynamic strut and insert
into the top bracket as shown. C
Using the provided screw, nut and
washers, secure the new dynamic
backrest in place as shown.
Ensure that the bolt goes through
the centre of the assembly as shown. D
Finally fit the domed cap.
Use caution when
assembling and tting
the dynamic backrest
as there is a minor risk
of nger nipping.
Use caution when
assembling and tting
the dynamic backrest
as there is a minor risk
of nger nipping.
A
B
C
D

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SECTION 7.17:
ATTACHING THE
OBLIQUITY PADS
To attach the obliquity pads first remove
the base cushion A. Set the obliquity pad
panel in place Bwith the holes on the tab
over the snap fastener C. Insert foam as
required and refit the base cushion. D
A
B
C C D D