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Spex Manta Back Support

Spex Manta Back Support

Simplistic to Sophisticated. Effortless to Elaborate. Clean to Complex.

Whatever your needs are, the Spex Manta offers a premium back support solution, whether that be forming a crucial part of a complex seating system, or providing a nice, comfortable and supportive hug for the user who requires a less complex set-up. The Manta has your back!

The Manta is a shoulder-height back support which can relieve pressure and provide support, especially useful for users who need tilt. It has a solid shell with unique built-in lateral trunk supports that are width and height adjustable to give excellent lateral stability.

  • All-in-one system: An integrated back and lateral system in one sleek wrap, simplifying ordering and delivering complete trunk support in a single package

  • Smooth, breathable cover for superior comfort

Features and Benefits

  • Dual-Orientation Cover Design: Unique cover can be flipped 180 degrees, enabling the lateral trunk supports to be positioned either higher or lower, providing optimal fit and lateral trunk control tailored to the user’s needs

  • Superior Comfort: Memory foam inner lines the center of the back support

  • Neoprene Lateral Support Covers: Provide a soft, comfortable surface where the arms contact the lateral area e.g. when self-propelling

  • Integrated Harness Retainer: A discreet fabric loop at the top of the back support helps keep anterior trunk supports tidy and in place (please note this is not intended for clinical positioning – for this purpose, please add Spex Harness Guides)

  • Powerchair Compatibility: Cover design maintains access to the back support shell for easy attachment to power wheelchair interfaces and back plates

  • Easy-to-Remove Cover: The zipper runs around the entire rear edge of the back support, making it simple to remove for washing and to replace the foam insert afterwards.

  • TSS and Wedge Compatibility: Velcro surface behind the foam inner allows for compatibility with the Spex TSS and other positioning wedges

  • Swing-Away Lateral Option: Swing-away laterals are available as an option, allowing for easier transfers

  • Wide Range of Sizes: Standard sizes are available up to 22” wide

Clinical Benefits

Manta is designed for the individual who requires:

  • A solid back support to support stability needs.

  • A shoulder height back support with deep contour lateral support.

  • Minimal to high level postural support.

  • Improved trunk positioning with independently adjustable incorporated lateral supports.

  • Support for mild-moderate trunk asymmetries.

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The Carrot 3000 Car Seat is one of the safest child seats in the world, catering for safety and the importance of keeping the child in a safe and supported posture for travel and was was designed, engineered and built to provide optimal positioning & safety for children with insufficient head, trunk, and pelvic stability.

Functional benefits

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Depth Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports

5 cm of depth adjustment on back supports up to 15" and 7.8 cm of depth adjustment on back supports 16"+.  With the ability to use the back supported completely inverted, the Manta provides the right amount of posterior and lateral stability for many different postural needs.

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Height Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports

3 cm of height adjustment on back supports up to 15" and 4 cm of height adjustment on back supports 16"+.

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Wrap upholstery provides breathability and comfort.

Offered with the Manta's upholstery wrap.

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Add Head Supports & Other Postural Options

Script to suit your client's needs - add a Spex head support or shoulder harness to your Manta. A harness retainer helps keep any further trunk positioning tidy and in place. 

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Lightweight, solid aluminum back support with quick-release hardware

This lightweight yet robust back support enhances user independence with quick-release hardware that allows for effortless removal, making transfers and adjustments faster and more convenient.

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Includes Positioning Kit

The Manta Back support comes with a positioning kit for further postural enhancements, allowing further customisations to specific asymmetries. 

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How to Install and Adjust: Spex Quad Mount Quick-Release Hardware

Measurements and Specifications

Weight Capacity
  • Weight Capacity
  • Sizing Chart
  • Manta Fitting
  • Manta Lateral Hardware Sizes
  • Product Codes
Weight (without hardware, 16″ back) 2.7kg
Weight Capacity 136kg / 180kg with Heavy-Duty Hardware
Back Support Thickness 50mm
Lateral Thickness 40mm
Code 1254-WWHH-200

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Note: To order a non-standard or custom size, replace the HH and WW in the code, with the appropriate size required (as shown on script form).

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Size 0 Size 1 Size 2
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Manta Back Support Size Lateral Wings Max. Internal Width (A) Min. Internal Width (A)
10-12″ Size 0 Scripted Back Width -3.5″
(eg. 12″ Manta = 8.5″)		 Scripted Back Width -4.5″
(eg. 12″ Manta = 7.5″)
13-15″ Size 1 Scripted Back Width -3.5″
(eg. 14″ Manta = 12″)		 Scripted Back Width -5″
(eg. 14″ Manta = 9″)
16″+ Size 2 Scripted Back Width -1.5″
(eg. 16″ Manta = 14.5″)		 Scripted Back Width -5″
(eg. 16″ Manta = 11″)
Product Code  Size (wheelchair width x back support height) 
1254-1012-200  10″ Wide x 12″ High
1254-1214-200  12″ Wide x 14″ High
1254-1216-200  12″ Wide x 16″ High
1254-1416-200  14″ Wide x 16″ High
1254-1418-200  14″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1420-200  14″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1618-200  16″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1620-200  16″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1623-200  16″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-1718-200  17″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1720-200  17″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1723-200  17″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-1818-200  18″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1820-200  18″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1823-200  18″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2018-200  20″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-2020-200  20″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-2023-200  20″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2218-200  22″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-2220-200  22″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-2223-200  22″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2929-200  User Matched Size up to 20″ Wide
1254-2939-200  User Matched Size 21″ to 25″ Wide
1254-2201-200  Add Swing-Away Lateral Hardware to Manta Back Support

Resources

Spex Manta Flyer

0.34 MB

Spex Manta Script

0.29 MB

Manta Back Support Technical Specifications

0.15 MB

Spex Back Support User Manual

2.08 MB

Spex Comparison Chart Back Supports

0.77 MB

Spex Manta Splash Flyer

10.47 MB

Accessories

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Spex Stylo Head Supports

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Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

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Back Support Incontinence Cover

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Extra Outer Back Support Cover

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Asymmetric Contour Wedge Kit

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TSS Lite Kit

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Anterior Trunk Support

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Spex Stylo Head Supports

Circle Comfort Contour
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Unique minimal head support providing direct posterior support for users with good head control.

 

Available in two sizes: Circle 150 and Circle 250.

 General use head support pad suited for transit and travel.

 

Available in two sizes: Comfort 250 and Comfort 350.

 Contoured shaped pad for superior occipital and suboccipital support.

 

Available in two sizes: Contour 250 and Contour 350.
Standard Lateral  Extended Lateral  Adjustable Lateral
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One-piece lateral head support solution for moderate head positioning needs.

 

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

 One-piece lateral head support solution for complex head positioning needs.

 

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

 A superior adjustable lateral head control system with individualised ‘tuning’.

 

Available in two sizes: Adjustable Lateral 150 and Adjustable Lateral 250.

Custom head supports are available – please contact us for more information.

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Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

Select Hardware

  • Fixed Bracket
  • Standard Swing-Away Bracket
  • Axial Swing-Away Bracket

Select Bracket Upgrade

  • Cane Mount
  • DeepContour backrest bracket
  • Extension for DeepContour (commonly used with SuperShape Backrest

Select Comfy-Cover

  • Extended padding over mechanism to protect arms from metal hardware
  • Clever release strap for operating the swing away movement
  • Easy release for users who have limited hand function and need independent use to open the laterals for transfers
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Back Support Incontinence Cover

Product Code:

1254-WWHH-000-I

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Extra Outer Back Support Cover

Product Code:

1254-WW-HH-000-C

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Asymmetric Contour Wedge Kit

Contains four foam wedges to provide greater contouring.

Dimensions:

  1. 20 x 20 x 4cm
  2. 20 x 10 x 4cm
  3. 20 x 10 x 4cm
  4. 4 x 20 x 40cm

Product Code:

1209-2720-300

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TSS Lite Kit

Contouring and positioning kit for use behind Zygo upholstery. Includes selection of TSS

shape elements and foam wedges.

Product Code:

1250-3955-000

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Anterior Trunk Support

Unique harness designs suit a wide scope of requirements for postural restraint and support.

Spex Centrepoint Harness Spex Retractor Harness Spex Vest Harness
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With a curved pad construction and unique shape, it is designed to follow natural contours of the body.

 

Product code: see table below

 Comprising of two individual ‘straps’ to encourage good retraction of the user’s shoulders.

 

Product code: see table below

 Low neck design for increased safety, and sufficient lower cut-out for optimum stomach clearance and comfort.

 

Product code: see table below
Spex H-Harness Spex Chest Strap Spex Shoulder Strap Guides
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A minimalist option, featuring a cross strap that is positioned low on the user’s trunk for increased safety.

 

Product code: see table below

 For users who need firm support around their chest, whilst still providing a high level of comfort.

 

Product code: see table below

 Recommended for any harness choice to prevent shoulder straps from falling off shoulders.

 

Product code: 1400-6692-000
  Spex Centrepoint Spex Retractor Spex Vest Spex H-Harness Spex Chest Strap
Extra Small 1409-6660-017 – 1409-6610-017 1409-6640-017 –
Small  1409-6661-017 1409-6621-017 1409-6611-017 1409-6641-017 1409-6821-017
Medium  1409-6662-017 1409-6622-017 1409-6612-017 1409-6642-017 1409-6822-017
Large  1409-6663-017 1409-6628-017 1406-6613-017 1409-6643-017 1409-6623-017
Extra Large  1409-6664-017 1409-6624-017 – 1409-6644-017 –

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