Posey Leg Hugger - Manual

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com
© 2009 Posey Company. All rights reserved.
ApplicAtion instructions:
1. Position the patient in the wheelchair and adjust the footrests to fit.
2. Release the quick-release buckles on the product attachment
straps.
3. Position the Hugger between the footrest bars with the extender
resting on top of the footrests as shown in the photo.
4. Wrap the top straps around the outside of each footrest hanger
and fasten the quick-release buckles. Follow same procedure for
the lower straps.
5. Adjust the straps so the leg rest sits flush between the footrest bars.
This will allow more room on the footrests for the resident’s feet.
6. Re-adjust footrest if necessary to compensate for extender cushion.
Quality Products since 1937
Posey
®
Leg & Foot Hugger
SEATING & POSITIONING
Leg & Foot Huggers provide leg support and help prevent
resident’s feet from slipping off the footrest and getting caught
under the chair. Footrest extenders help to prevent footdrop
by increasing the base of support and elevating the footrest.
Cushioned with foam padding and covered in water- repellent, wipe-
clean vinyl. Fits 18” to 20” (46 cm to 51 cm) wide wheelchairs. All models
meet CA #117 flame retardancy standards.
REF 6351 Foot Hugger – 1” (3 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 1”H
(33 cm x 23 cm x 3 cm)
REF 6352 Foot Hugger – 2” (5 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 2”H
(33 cm x 23 cm x 5 cm)
REF 6353 Foot Hugger – 3” (8 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 3”H
(33 cm x 23 cm x 8 cm)
REF 6354 Foot Hugger – 4” (10 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 4”H
(33 cm x 23 cm x 10 cm)
REF 6355 Leg Hugger – No footrest extender, 15½”W x 9”H
(40 cm x 23 cm) 6351
M5015 042309
6355
Patients should not attempt or be allowed to exit
wheelchair unassisted without first removing this product from the
wheelchair.
MonitorinG
Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines
for frequency of patient monitoring.
DisposAl
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy
for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
storAGE AnD HAnDlinG
This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments.
This device may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures
at normal humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high
humidity that may damage product materials.
• Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved
intermediate level disinfectants can be used per
manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and
benzyl based disinfectants.
• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any
residual chemicals.
• Make sure products are completely dry before use.
clEAninG instructions
inspEction
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts;
torn, cut or frayed material; or buckles that do not hold securely. DO
NOT use soiled or damaged products.
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