12 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 recommend daily checks
are detailed below.
1. Ensure all adjustment knobs and bolts
are in place and secure.
2. Check all upholstery for signs of wear
and tear.
3. Check all castors are moving freely and
lock securely.
4. Check all Velcro strips and brush fluff to
ensure straps secure firmly.
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.
13 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;
- Chest and hip height and
angle adjustments
- Knee cups adjustment knobs
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
services department or your local dealer
as soon as possible.