User Manual
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SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL 13
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Contouring the Back Support Surface
(Spex and SuperShape Backs Only)
WARNING
WARNING
Ensure the user has the hip belt fastened.
Lean the user forward to remove the inner contouring section of the Back
Support (the cover will remain secured to the Back Support shell) and replace
with pillow.
Lean the user back.
The second person must remain with the wheelchair user to
support them and keep them safe from falling.
Now the contouring section can be changed to suit the user’s posture. Once
nished, remove the pillow and re
-insert the inner contouring section.
The Spex Back Support has been designed to accommodate postural asymmetries
and adapt to dierent morphologies. This guide shows how the inner section of
the Spex Back Support can be changed. Postural needs can change over time,
that’s why the Spex system can be changed on-the-spot. Once the user has nished
using the Spex Back Support, it can be refurbished and issued to another user. See
re-issuing to another User section in this user manual (page 12).
Each cube compartment contains 2 cubes. These may be removed or added to as
required. Each compartment can have up to 5 layers of cubes. Keep any unused
cubes as these can be used at a later date if the client’s needs change or if the
Back Support is re-issued for use with another client. The cubes must always face
the rear of the Back Support. This allows for the full molding & pressure-relieving
properties of the Back Support to be eective.
Back/spinal protrusions
Undo the zipper on the Back Support to release the inner contouring inner
section. Remove this from the cover. You can now remove layers of contouring
cubes from where back protrusions need to recess into the Back Support. There is
sucient padding behind the user if all of the compartment’s cubes are removed
to accommodate a prominence.
Back/spinal indentations
Undo the zipper on the Back Support to release the inner contouring inner section.
Remove this from the cover. You can now add layers of contouring cubes where
back indentations need more contouring support.
How to make changes with the user sitting in the wheelchair
Two people are required for this adjustment. Before doing this adjustment, retrieve
a soft head pillow or similar padded objects.