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

1. Intended Use

Leeway (patent pending) is a pelvic
harness which provides maximum
security, stability and comfort to
wheelchair users. It secures the user
to their wheelchair at four key points,
giving them the confidence they need to
move their upper bodies freely without
fear of falling. Available in 4 sizes from
paediatric through to adult, and with 2
buckle choices, the Leeway can be easily
attached to a wide range of manual and
powered wheelchair bases.

2. Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares that
Leeway 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 manufacturers'
recommendations (also see general terms
of sales, delivery and payment). A two
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

(Clients & Carers)
Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class
1 Medical Device and as such Leckey
recommend that clients 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
Daily Product Inspection
Section 11
Annual 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 This Leeway is designed for postural
positioning and should not be used as
the sole means of securing the user to
the vehicle during transportation, nor as
a method of restraint.
6.2 Leeway should be installed and
fitted by a technically competent person.
6.3 Always read instructions fully before
use.
6.4 Only use Leckey approved
components with your product. Failure
to follow instructions may put the user
or carer at risk. The length of webbing
may be modified to suit the wheelchair
base. Modifying the product in any
other way will invalidate the warranty.
6.5 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
services department or local dealer as
soon as possible.
6.6 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.
6.7 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.
6.8 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.