Description
The Spex Standard wheelchair back is a modular back support for most adult chairs. Spex builds it around a contouring cube system, so the back surface can be reshaped as posture changes.
How the contouring works
The foam is a grid of cubes rearranged on the spot to give more support where the torso needs it. Spex says the contours do not slip out of adjustment, and the cover opens at the top so the cubes can be reached with the back on the chair.
The ventilated shell moves air through the back, and its slots and hole positions take lateral supports, head supports and harnesses.
Shapes, sizes and weight limits
Sunrise lists three shapes: Rectangle, which fits between the wheelchair canes, T, which sits in front of them, and the newer Surface style, which also sits in front and supports the shoulders and pelvis more.
Thirty three sizes run from 10 in wide x 12 in high to 20 in wide x 23 in high, one item code each, with made to measure widths up to 25 in quoted. The 10 to 15 in backs carry 200 lbs (90 kg), the 16 to 20 in backs 300 lbs (136 kg).
Cover and mounting
An expansion fabric inner cover sits under a washable breathable spacer fabric outer cover, in two layers with air-mesh side panels that counter moisture.
Hardware is chosen separately: Quad Mount is the default, with Dual Mount and a Heavy Duty Quad Mount as options. The back suits most manual and powered chairs with vertical canes of 0.75 in to 1 in tube, but not chairs without canes.
Ordering and funding
Every size is quoted: tell us the width, the height, the shape and the mount you want and we confirm the item code and the price. Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Backrests sit under wheelchair backrests, and Spex is part of Sunrise Medical. Made to order items are non-returnable, so see the return policy and send measurements on the seating quote form.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right size?
Measure the wheelchair, not the person: the back is built to the chair's width and the height you want behind the torso, over 10 to 20 in wide and 12 to 23 in high.
Can the contouring be changed after fitting?
Yes. The cubes are rearranged on the spot, and the cover opens at the top so they can be reached without removing the back.
What does the warranty cover?
Twenty four months from purchase on the foam, the covers, the positioning unit and the hardware; punctures, tears and burns are excluded.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 200 lbs (90 kg) at the 10 to 15 in sizes; 300 lbs (136 kg) at the 16 to 20 in sizes
- Product weight
- 1.3 to 3.8 kg (2.9 to 8.4 lbs) across the sizes
- Sizes
- 33 standard sizes, one item code per width and height
- Construction
- Ventilated aluminium shell with slots and hole positions for lateral supports, head supports and harnesses
- Cover
- Washable breathable spacer fabric outer cover over an expansion fabric inner cover, in two layers with air-mesh side panels
- Cover care
- Machine wash warm at 40 C (104 F), drip dry or tumble dry low; do not iron, bleach or dry clean
- Adjustments
- The contouring cubes are reshaped on the spot, and the cover opens at the top so they can be reached with the back on the chair
- Custom sizes
- Made to measure widths up to 20 in and up to 25 in are quoted only
- Back width
- 10 in to 20 in (25 to 50 cm), one item code per width
- Back height
- 12 in to 23 in (30 to 58 cm), one item code per height
- Mounting hardware
- Quad Mount 1259-2400-100 (default), Dual Mount 1259-2200-100 or Heavy Duty Quad Mount 1259-2405-100, sold separately; a width bracket set is available
- Fits wheelchair widths
- 10 in to 20 in (25 to 50 cm), chosen to match the chair; made to measure widths up to 25 in by quote
- Available colours
- Black as standard, with Granite, Calypso, Chilli, Mango, Ocean, Leaf, Bumblebee and Royal accent covers
- Frame tubing
- Vertical canes of circular tube 0.75 in to 1 in (19 to 26 mm); not for chairs without canes, or some anti-shear and powered recline back designs
- Warranty
- 24 months from the date of purchase on the foam, covers, foam positioning unit and hardware; general wear, punctures, tears, burns and abuse excluded
- Product type
- Modular wheelchair back support
- Use category
- Upper torso support with on-the-spot contouring for torso comfort and asymmetry needs, in the maker's own wording
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
1 year on parts.
Read the warranty and service policy for the full terms.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
