Spex Seat
Base

Carer-friendly and growth-adjustable seat base for ultimate positioning

Solid aluminium seat base for effective placement of cushion and auxiliary postural supports with Fixed Mount or Quick-Release hardware options.

Give your wheelchair an enhanced postural support foundation with the Spex Seat Base.

This aluminium seat base with 4 points of fixation gives you the flexibility to complement your seating system with other Spex auxiliary postural supports.

The Seat Base provides stability and a solid foundation for the cushion to keep its integrity and ensure no sag develops over time. This will also allow for an even pressure distribution across the entire surface.

Two hardware mounting options are available:

  • Quick-Release for folding frames and ease of use
  • Fixed Mount cost-effective and lightweight

Enjoy the new and innovative Quick-Release hardware. It’s versatile and multifunctional hardware allows installation to a range of wheelchair frames incorporating tubular canes from 19-30mm in diameter.

Introducing the NEW Spex Seat Base!
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Functional
Benefits
Foundation for positioning requirements
Grid of hole positions for ease of mounting auxiliary postural supports such as thigh, arm and medial knee/thigh supports. Side and front slots are cut into the design for easy placement of positioning belts and accessories. Can be fitted to a range of different wheelchair models and brands due to the side indents which accommodates variants of cane designs. Rear cut out sections fit around the back support canes.
User and caregiver friendly design
Fast two switch installation and removal: the newly designed Quick-Release hardware features two switches you flick up to remove and self-engage when installing. Suitable for those with limited hand function as switches can be bumped to release. Leave your cushion installed: with easier removal of the seat base, you no longer have to remove the cushion and can leave it in place.
Innovative hardware with versatile design
Quick-Release for full functionality or Fixed Mount for lower cost and lightweight option, capable of fitting on wheelchair canes 19-30mm tube diameter. Quick release hardware self-locking pins: the quick release hardware features self-locking pins making it easy to lock in and release – simply slide in and clip down! Easy to clean and maintain: keep your seat base looking clean with the quick release hardware having sockets that feature a hygienic self-draining design so dirt does not get trapped.
Width adjustment for growth
Built in width adjustment for future growth, allowing it to be fitted to different size wheelchairs. See below Seat Pan Adjustability table.
Clinically correct positioning and stability
Provides stability and a solid foundation for the cushion to ensure no sag is developed over time, thus, preventing internal rotation of the hips. Allows for even pressure distribution throughout the entire cushion, avoiding pressure points in any specific area. Ensures stability for build-up of positioning cushions.
Resources
Spex Seat Base Flyer 1.80 MB Spex Seat Base Script Form 0.24 MB Spex Seat Base User Manual 0.99 MB
Accessories
Spex Seat Base Additional retainer brackets
Leg length discrepancy cut-out
Custom cane depth cut-outs

Additional retainer brackets

Cushion retainer brackets: If you do need to remove the cushion, unique retainer brackets create a stop for the cushion so that everyone knows where to position the cushion back in place. Install an additional pair for ease of hip belt placement in precise Seat Base locations.

Product Code: 1008-0250-100

Leg length discrepancy cut-out

Available in 1-inch increments.

Product Code: 1008-0292-000

Custom cane depth cut-outs

Standard cane cut-outs are 3 inches by 3 inches. Additional depth cut-out of 2 inches is available in 1-inch increments, to accommodate non-standard cane sizes.

Code: 1008-0291-000

Specifications
Seat Base Adjustability
Versatile and multi-functional hardware
Seat Base Size Chart
Weight Capacity & Seat Base Weight
Wheelchair Compatibility  

 

Code
Width (10″ – 20″) Width (21″ +)
Fixed Mount -0″ to + 2″ -0″ to +1″ 1008-WWLL-FXB
Quick-Release -1 to + 2″ -1 to +1″ 1008-WWLL-QRB

 

Allows installation to a range of wheelchair frames incorporating tubular canes from 19-30mm in diameter.

Fixed Mount Hardware Quick-Release Hardware

 

19mm 25mm 30mm

 

Weight Capacity

Seat Base Size 10-15″ 16-20″
Maximum User Weight 90kg (200lb) 180kg (400lb)

Seat Base Weight (16×18″/ 40x45cm)

Hardware Options Quick-Release Fixed Mount
Seat Base Weight 2.4kg 2.3kg