adaptdefy LapStacker Flex Retractable Carry System for Wheelchair Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- adaptdefy
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Lap Stacker Flex Retractable Carry System for Wheelchair
Installation Guide
Lap Stacker Flex Retractable Carry System for Wheelchair
Installation
Guide
Congratulations and thank you for choosing to install a LapStacker on your
wheelchair.
Please read this installation guide carefully to ensure your Lap Stacker is
installed and used correctly and safely.
Warnings – Please read carefully
Warnings – General
- LapStacker is not a seatbelt, safety device, or medical device.
- LapStacker is designed as an aid only.
- Do not use your LapStacker to secure people or animals.
- Carefully place and monitor items as they can still move, even with your LapStacker securing them.
- Do not exceed any specific wheelchair manufacturer’s guidelines for loading or usage of attachments.
- In no event shall our company be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.
Warnings – Injury
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Do not use your LapStacker to secure items with the potential to cause an injury.
These may include sharp, hot or heavy items. -
Over tightening the LapStacker straps when securing items may cause a loss of circulation, a pressure injury or damage to any item/s being carried.
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Avoid contact with your newly installed LapStacker while transferring in and out of the wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage.
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Do not use your LapStacker for extensive periods of time. This may result in loss of circulation or pressure injury.
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Do not stack items too high as this may reduce visibility and lead to a collision that causes injury.
Warnings – Installation
- If you are installing your LapStacker and moving existing components around, such as arm rests or leg restraints, please ensure they are reinstalled and secured correctly. Failure to do so may result in their failure and may cause injury.
- The LapStacker Retractor has not been designed for submersion in water. Doing so will likely result in rusting of the internal components and may void the Warranty.
- Wipe components clean with a damp cloth and avoid the use of chemical detergents, which may damage the plastic surfaces.
- The straps may be cleaned using water and a damp cloth. We suggest removing the retractors, fully extending the straps and letting them dry before retracting the straps back into their housing again.
COMPONENTS
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FIND OPTIMAL LOCATION
● LapStacker is best installed inline with the centre of where you will carry items, but will still work if forward or back of this.
● Locate this central point on your wheelchairs top tube.
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SELECT INSTALL ORIENTATION
STEP 2. SELECT INSTALL ORIENTATION
STEP 3. CHECK CLEARANCE – HORIZONTAL
HOW IT WORKS
The horizontal install works by fastening LapStacker across the chair frame. If you have a raising seat base, the top tension strap must pass under this.
TEST FIT:
Check that your wheelchair components will not clash with LapStacker. It is possible to adjust some wheelchair components if clearance is an issue.
STEP 3.
CHECK CLEARANCE – VERTICAL
HOW IT WORKS
The vertical install works by fastening each half of LapStacker around the top and lower frame tubes.
TEST FIT:
Check that your wheelchair components will not clash with LapStacker. It is possible to adjust some wheelchair components if clearance is an issue.
STEP 4. SELECT BUCKLE HOLDER – FLUSH
FLUSH BUCKLE HOLDER
The Flush Buckle Holder comes installed as standard with your LapStacker and
will suit 80% of installs.
If clearance is an issue, you may consider using the Top Buckle
Holder.
STEP 4. SELECT BUCKLE HOLDER – TOP
TOP BUCKLE HOLDER
The Top Buckle Holder sits above the frame top tube and has three adjustment
positions to shift the keeper left to right.
The adjustment can be used to create clearance from your wheel guards, brakes,
seat frame or cushion etc.
INSTALL TOP BUCKLE HOLDER (OPTIONAL)
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REMOVE FLUSH BUCKLE HOLDER
Unlock the Flush Buckle Holder by pulling both locking tabs out.
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INSTALL TOP BUCKLE HOLDER
With both locking tabs open, place the Top Buckle Holder onto the Flex Strap in the desired position. Lock in place by pressing in both locking tabs.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
The wheelchairs depicted are for illustration purposes only. These instructions will work for whatever chair type you own.
If you have a raising seat base, the LapStacker must pass under the seat base. Adapt install steps to suit.
- Clean the frame and seat base where LapStacker will be located using the alcohol wipes provided.
- Adhere velcro to the frame and seat base where the Flex Straps will make contact. Repeat on each side.
- Adhere velcro to both LapStacker Flex Straps.
3a. If the frame is not parallel at the optimal position, use the foam wedges to correct the angle of the Buckle Holders.
- Attach LapStacker assembly to the frame.
- Clip the Base Tension Strap together and tighten gently.
- Clip the Top Tension Strap together and tighten gently.
- Pass the webbing through the Buckle Holder. Repeat for each side.
VERTICAL INSTALLATION
The wheelchair
depicted is for illustration purposes only. These instructions will work for
whatever chair type you own.
- Using the alcohol wipes clean the frame where LapStacker will be located.
- Adhere velcro to the frame on both sides where the Flex Straps will make contact.
- Adhere velcro to both LapStacker Flex Straps.
- Attach LapStacker assembly to the frame.
- Pass Tension Strap around the lower tube, join buckles and tighten.
- Pass the webbing through the Buckle Holder. Repeat for each side.
Further Information
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