Spex Manta Back Support
Simplistic to Sophisticated...
Clean to Complex...
Effortless to Elaborate...
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 of a simplistic set-up.
The Manta has your back!
Manta offers a solid shell with unique built-in lateral wings that are width, height and angle adjustable to give excellent lateral stability. An upholstery wrap offers comfort and secure spine and trunk support.
CLINICAL
- A solid back support to support minimal deformities or stability needs
- Minimal to moderate postural support
- Improved trunk/pelvic positioning whilst maintaining propelling efficiency
- Has mild-moderate torso asymmetries
- Greater functionality as there is minimal hardware between the client and the lateral supports
FUNCTIONAL
- Fully adjustable and repositionable lateral 'wings' means that the therapist/clinician can ensure the right support in the right place for the user
- Slick and non-obtrusive yet provides the right amount of spine and lateral stability for many different postural needs
- Lightweight solid aluminum back support with quick-release hardware
- Wrap upholstery section gives conforming comfort
- Offers exceptional trunk stability
- Minimal contouring, and includes positioning kit for further postural enhancements
- Add headrests and other positioning supports if more support is required
Functional Benefits

Depth Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports

Height Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports

Comfortable, Secure Spine & Trunk Support

Add Head Supports & Other Postural Options
Specifications
Weight Capacity
Back Support Size | 10"-15" (25.4-38 cm) | 16"-20" (41-51 cm) | 21"+ (53 cm+) |
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Maximum Occupant Weight | 200 lb (90 kg) | 300 lb (136 kg) | Must use Heavy-Duty brackets 400 lb (180 kg) |
Maximum Occupant Weight with Heavy-Duty brackets | 300 lb (136 kg) | 400 lb (180 kg) |
Size Options
Thickness of the back support padding is 4 cm. This thickness does not include any contouring support pads that are often placed between the back support padding and the back support shell to provide more precise support.
W/C Width | Height | Back Support Code | Spare Outer Cover |
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12"
| 14" | 1254-1214-000 | 1254-1214-000-C |
16" | 1254-1216-000 | 1254-1216-000-C | |
14"
| 16" | 1254-1416-000 | 1254-1416-000-C |
18" | 1254-1418-000 | 1254-1418-000-C | |
16"
| 18" | 1254-1618-000 | 1254-1618-000-C |
20" | 1254-1620-000 | 1254-1620-000-C | |
17"
| 18" | 1254-1718-000 | 1254-1718-000-C |
20" | 1254-1720-000 | 1254-1720-000-C | |
18"
| 18" | 1254-1818-000 | 1254-1818-000-C |
20" | 1254-1820-000 | 1254-1820-000-C | |
20"
| 18" | 1254-2018-000 | 1254-2018-000-C |
20" | 1254-2020-000 | 1254-2020-000-C |
Manta Lateral Wing Sizes
Size 0 | Size 1 | Size 2 |
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Manta Back Support Size | Lateral Wings | Max. Internal Width (A) | Min. Internal Width (A) |
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10-12" | Size 0 | Scripted Back Width -3.5" (e.g. 12" Manta = 8.5") | Scripted Back Width - 4.5" (e.g. 12" Manta = 7.5") |
13-15" | Size 1 | Scripted Back Width -2" (e.g. 14" Manta = 12") | Scripted Back Width -5" (e.g. 14" Manta = 9") |
16" + | Size 2 | Scripted Back Width -1.5" (e.g. 16" Manta = 14.5") | Scripted Back Width -5" (e.g. 16" Manta = 11") |
Hardware Options
Quad Mount Back Support Hardware

Default back support hardware on all back supports. Angle adjustment of up to 20°. A variation of the Quad Mount Hardware is also available for Adapta Back Supports.
Dual Mount Back Support Hardware

Unsuitable for chairs with back brace between canes. Angle adjustment of up to 25°. A variation of the Dual Mount Hardware is also available for Adapta Back Supports.
Single Mount Back Support Hardware

Preferred maximum back height of 18", with angle adjustment of up to 30°
Quad Mount Fixed Back Support Hardware

Fully adjustable, non-removable back support hardware.
Direct Mount Back Support Hardware

Width adjustable only, non-removable back support hardware.
Heavy-Duty Quad Mount Back Support Hardware

For users up to 136kg (10-15" back support) or 180kg (16"+ back support)