Intended Use; Declaration Of Conformity; Terms Of Warranty; Product History Record - Leckey Horizon Mode D'emploi

1 Intended Use

The Leckey Horizon Stander is for use
in prone and supine standing but may
also be used for upright standing. The
Leckey Horizon Stander is intended for
adults and children (aged 4 years+) with
disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The
maximum user weight limit on the size one
Leckey Horizon Stander is 50kg (110lbs),
size two is 80kg (176lbs) and size three
100kg (220lbs). Standing can help the
normal development of the hips, it will help
promote muscle formation, and can help
provide psychological well being.

2 Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares that the
Leckey Horizon Stander conforms to the
requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines
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 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.

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 & care information
Section 12
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.
6 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 placing the user into the
standing frame, for safety reasons,
always secure the user's feet and the
chest straps first. Then the hip and knee
straps should be fastened.
6.7 When used in the supine position it
is important to ensure the knee pad is
fastened securely. Always check the
clips are fully engaged.
6.8 Although the stander is fitted with
casters it is not a mobility device.
Always ensure that the castor brakes be
locked at all times when the frame is in
use, being adjusted or even just stored.
6.9 When adjusting the angle of the
Leckey Prone/Supine Stander ensure that
the user and all parts of the product are
well clear of surrounding furnishings to
avoid potential collisions.
6.10 It is not recommended to adjust the
height of the back pad whilst the frame is
in use and in vertical position. Other fine
positional adjustments may be carried
out safely when the user is in the frame.
It is important to support all pads
when adjusting them while the user is
in the product.
6.11 Never leave the product on a
sloping surface, greater than 5 degrees.
Always remember to lock all the castors.
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
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 flames,
cigarettes, electric and gas heaters.