Summary

The Specs Switch is often mounted and comes with 3 interchangable bases and a 24-inch velcro strap. This guide will cover how to attach the strap to the switch. Once attached, the strap can be wrapped around items such as a headrest or wheelchair arm, allowing the switch to be mounted nearly anywhere. This task should take you less than 5 minutes. 

Required Items

  • Specs Switch
  • 24-inch velcro strap (included)
  • Small Philips screwdriver (included) 
  • Strap base (included)

Instructions

  1. Thread the velcro strap through the slits on the strap base. The loop (or fuzzy) part of the velcro should be facing the underside of the base. 
Round plastic Specs strap base with strip of black velcro threaded through it.

2. Turn the Specs Switch over and remove the 2 screws from the attached large base. 

    Upside down Specs switch with round black plastic base showing, 1 screw partially removed and 1 screw completely removed

    3. Aligning the small bump on the base with the small hole on switch, place the strap base onto the switch.

      Black plastic Specs switch strap base threaded onto black velcro, next to Specs switch that upside down.

      4. Replace screws. 

        Small screwdriver and single screw on table, underside of Specs switch with single screw replaced.

        5. Your switch can now be mounted using the velcro strap. 

          Tips and Troubleshooting

          The velcro strap may need to be trimmed slightly at the point where the loop section meets the hook section. 

          For additional information on Specs, please visit the Specs Support Hub. If you have additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.

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