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TessBack
The TessBack support is the ideal rigid back system to accommodate users with basic to intermediate postural support needs. With over 30 different back and side support combinations, this rigid back system can be used to seat a wide variety of wheelchair users who require firm pelvis and trunk side support. It maintains firm spinal alignment and promotes even weight bearing in sitting, which assists in preventing pressure sores and spinal deviations. By providing optimal support to the pelvis, trunk and back, the TessBack facilitates optimal arm and hand function.
Used in conjunction with a good positioning cushion, it promotes healthy development of the spine in children and helps prevent and delay spinal deviations in adults.
The TessBack was specifically designed to be lightweight and user-friendly. It fits with our SullyActive and SamActive seating systems and a wide range of different wheelchairs, both manual and motorised.
CE certified and tested in accordance with ISO 16840-3.
The TessBack support is compatible with various seat options. Click to view.
Features
Rigid Back Support
There are three height options available. Mid and upper thoracic back heights for active users who self-propel, and shoulder height for users who need support at the highest level. The back can be adjusted through a range of 15° enabling the seating specialist to recline the back to an optimal angle for the user to sit in a balanced and comfortable position.
Rigid Trunk Side Supports
These enable the user to sit in an upright and balanced position, improving lung capacity and preventing users from collapsing to the side. The depth of the side supports can be specified according to the user’s needs.
Width Adjustable
Simple adjustment with a 10mm spanner can be done to configure the back for the user. Further adjustments can be made with foam build ups under the covers to accommodate intermediate deviations of the trunk and spine.
Simple to Remove
The back can easily be removed or re-attached with just one hand, allowing the wheelchair to fold. It is also possible for the user to transfer the back between 2 different wheelchairs if necessary e.g. home and school wheelchair.
Mounting Clamps
A set of 19mm & 22mm clamps are supplied with every back system enabling it to be mounted not only on our range of posture support seating systems, but on a wide range of different manual and motorised wheelchairs.
Covers
Neat uncluttered durable covers are designed to be tough, stretchable, washable and easily removed and redressed.
Seat System Options
SullyActive Seat
The SullyActive Kids seat is a specially designed rugged posture support seating system. It is ideal for energetic and curious young children who will benefit from independent mobility to explore the world. It is suitable for ages 18 months to 5 years and can adjust to accommodate basic to intermediate postural support needs with another of additional accessory options.
SamActive Seat
The SamActive flexible posture support seating system can be configured and adjusted for adult users with intermediate to complex postural needs. The open design means it can be fitted with a variety of seat cushions and back systems to ensure an optimal fit for each individual user, providing comfort and the best alignment of the body.
Other
The TessBack has been developed to fit on a range of other wheelchairs.
Please contact us to find out more.
Tess Back Sizes |
Back Height |
Tess Back Width Range |
Lateral Height and Depth |
Max Bracket Distance |
Bracket Type |
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Min |
Max |
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Kids Sizes | |||||||
8″ | 240 | 175 | 240 | 160 x 150 | 185 | Single | |
300 | 170 | 225 | 210 x 150 | 180 | Single | ||
10″ | 240 | 180 | 260 | 160 x 150 | 188 | Single | |
300 | 160 | 250 | 210 x 150 | 188 | Single | ||
340 | 160 | 250 | 260 x 150 | 188 | Single | ||
12″ | 240 | 215 | 275 | 160 x 150 | 275 | Single | |
300 | 210 | 290 | 210 x 150 | 245 | Single | ||
340 | 180 | 265 | 260 x 150 | 210 | Single | ||
Adult Sizes | |||||||
12″ | 300 | 210 | 290 | 210 x 150 | 245 | Single | |
340 | 245 | 305 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 240 | Double | |
440 | 240 | 300 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 280 | Double | |
14″ | 340 | 270 | 335 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 330 | Double |
440 | 255 | 315 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 310 | Double | |
600 | 260 | 340 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 300 | Double | |
16″ | 340 | 320 | 390 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 380 | Double |
440 | 325 | 390 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 355 | Double | |
600 | 335 | 415 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 355 | Double | |
18″ | 340 | 375 | 445 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 430 | Double |
440 | 370 | 450 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 400 | Double | |
600 | 370 | 470 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 410 | Double | |
20″ | 340 | 410 | 480 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 475 | Double |
440 | 390 | 480 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 455 | Double | |
600 | 410 | 520 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 455 | Double |
Warranty and Terms & Conditions information
Shonaquip limited 1 (one) year warranty
- All Shonaquip devices are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 1 (one) year from the date of delivery to you. Please retain original packaging for the warranty period.
- Appropriate arrangements must be made for all devices returned for warranty repair prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Shonaquip strongly recommends all devices to be returned in its original packaging.
Limitation of Warranty
- Warranties are null and void if you are found to be misusing or abusing the device, while under warranty.
- The warranty does not apply to any part of a device that has been installed, altered, repaired or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Shonaquip, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the device; or is damaged as a result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Shonaquip.
- The warranty does not apply to any device or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of its parts has been altered, defaced or removed.
- The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.
- The warranty does not cover replacement of parts or repairs necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of Shonaquip, such as lighting or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments.
Returns
- You may return an unsafe or defective device within 6 (six) months of purchase and request a repair, replacement or refund provided that the device has not been altered in any manner whatsoever.
- On delivery of custom made devices you are entitled to inspect the device. If, on this initial inspection, you find that the device does not reasonably conform to the specifications of your order then you may (i) refuse delivery, (ii) receive a full refund, and (iii) cancel without penalty. You will, however, not be entitled to return the device for the aforementioned reasons if the device, after having been supplied to you, has been partially or entirely disassembled, altered, added or combined with other goods or property.
- Appropriate arrangements should be made with Shonaquip to the return the device.
- Shipping / delivery charges will be subtracted from the refund.
- Please contact your local or nearest Shonaquip branch to make the appropriate arrangements for the return.
- Please supply the Shonaquip invoice when requesting a return
Tax and Disability
Did you know that as a person or as a spouse or parent of a child with a disability you may qualify for tax benefits. Contact us to find out more.
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Size & Specifications
Tess Back Sizes |
Back Height |
Tess Back Width Range |
Lateral Height and Depth |
Max Bracket Distance |
Bracket Type |
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Min |
Max |
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Kids Sizes | |||||||
8″ | 240 | 175 | 240 | 160 x 150 | 185 | Single | |
300 | 170 | 225 | 210 x 150 | 180 | Single | ||
10″ | 240 | 180 | 260 | 160 x 150 | 188 | Single | |
300 | 160 | 250 | 210 x 150 | 188 | Single | ||
340 | 160 | 250 | 260 x 150 | 188 | Single | ||
12″ | 240 | 215 | 275 | 160 x 150 | 275 | Single | |
300 | 210 | 290 | 210 x 150 | 245 | Single | ||
340 | 180 | 265 | 260 x 150 | 210 | Single | ||
Adult Sizes | |||||||
12″ | 300 | 210 | 290 | 210 x 150 | 245 | Single | |
340 | 245 | 305 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 240 | Double | |
440 | 240 | 300 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 280 | Double | |
14″ | 340 | 270 | 335 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 330 | Double |
440 | 255 | 315 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 310 | Double | |
600 | 260 | 340 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 300 | Double | |
16″ | 340 | 320 | 390 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 380 | Double |
440 | 325 | 390 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 355 | Double | |
600 | 335 | 415 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 355 | Double | |
18″ | 340 | 375 | 445 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 430 | Double |
440 | 370 | 450 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 400 | Double | |
600 | 370 | 470 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 410 | Double | |
20″ | 340 | 410 | 480 | 260 x 150 | 260 x 200 | 475 | Double |
440 | 390 | 480 | 300 x 150 | 300 x 200 | 455 | Double | |
600 | 410 | 520 | 390 x 150 | 390 x 200 | 455 | Double |
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Warranty plus Terms & Conditions
Warranty and Terms & Conditions information
Shonaquip limited 1 (one) year warranty
- All Shonaquip devices are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 1 (one) year from the date of delivery to you. Please retain original packaging for the warranty period.
- Appropriate arrangements must be made for all devices returned for warranty repair prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Shonaquip strongly recommends all devices to be returned in its original packaging.
Limitation of Warranty
- Warranties are null and void if you are found to be misusing or abusing the device, while under warranty.
- The warranty does not apply to any part of a device that has been installed, altered, repaired or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Shonaquip, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the device; or is damaged as a result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Shonaquip.
- The warranty does not apply to any device or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of its parts has been altered, defaced or removed.
- The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.
- The warranty does not cover replacement of parts or repairs necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of Shonaquip, such as lighting or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments.
Returns
- You may return an unsafe or defective device within 6 (six) months of purchase and request a repair, replacement or refund provided that the device has not been altered in any manner whatsoever.
- On delivery of custom made devices you are entitled to inspect the device. If, on this initial inspection, you find that the device does not reasonably conform to the specifications of your order then you may (i) refuse delivery, (ii) receive a full refund, and (iii) cancel without penalty. You will, however, not be entitled to return the device for the aforementioned reasons if the device, after having been supplied to you, has been partially or entirely disassembled, altered, added or combined with other goods or property.
- Appropriate arrangements should be made with Shonaquip to the return the device.
- Shipping / delivery charges will be subtracted from the refund.
- Please contact your local or nearest Shonaquip branch to make the appropriate arrangements for the return.
- Please supply the Shonaquip invoice when requesting a return
Tax and Disability
Did you know that as a person or as a spouse or parent of a child with a disability you may qualify for tax benefits. Contact us to find out more.