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- Page 1 GRAVITY ™ STANDER USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 5 903240 632862 CAUTION! Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper usage of the device only when the product was purchased from qualified Akces-Med employee or at specialized medical store! CAUTION! AKCES-MED Ltd. reserve the right to introduce technical and trading changes in the content of the instruction without warning.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GRAVITY CONTENTS 1. The purpose of user manual....……….................5 Indications for use ..................5 3. General characteristics of stander..................6 3.1 Standard equipment ....................6 4. Size table..........................7 5. Description how to use stander ...................8 6. Description how to use stander ..................17 7. - Page 4 GRAVITY INTRODUCTION GRAVITY ™ is a stable and durable device, enabling the patient to adopt passive upright position. The device is easy to operate, whereas the system of supports makes the patient feel safe and confident. Pelvic and chest brace completely adapts to the patient's body, greatly influences his proper upright standing position.
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Page 5: The Purpose Of User Manual
The present user manual contains basic information which is essential for proper usage, preparation, maintenance, cleaning and guarantee conditions regarding GRAVITY™ stander. User manual should be kept in easily accessible place. It is designed for people who look after disabled children, and for both doctors as well as physiotherapists who operate the device. -
Page 6: General Characteristics Of Stander
GRAVITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STANDER 3.1. Standard equipment 1. Headrest with special opening for the face. 2. Backrest / bed. 3. Chest brace. 4. Pelvic brace. 5. Adjustable knee supports. 6. Footrest with footplates and feet stabilizing belts. 7. Frame with castors and brakes. -
Page 7: Size Table
GRAVITY SIZE TABLE Size Table Size 1 Symbol Measurement Unit Backrest length in lying position [cm] Backrest length in standing position [cm] Backrest width [cm] 51-115 Backrest height from the floor in lying position [cm] 170-190 Distance from the headrest to the platform... -
Page 8: Description How To Use Stander
GRAVITY DESRIPTION HOW TO USE STANDER PRONE STANDING SUPINE STANDING 5.1. Operation of the standing frame – GENERAL INDICATIONS 5.1 Height adjustment of the standing frame In order to raise the standing frame, you should turn the crankshaft located under the headrest until you reach the desired height. - Page 9 GRAVITY Pay your attention during the CAUTION! eight adjustment . Please do not place the fingers between the bed and frame during adjustment. 5.2. Knee supports and knee pads adjustment A – Height adjustment knob relative to the backrest / bed B –...
- Page 10 GRAVITY 5.4. Footplates In order to change the footplates setting, you should loosen the indicated screw by using the Allen wrench (fig.5). fot.5 fot.6 fot.6 fot.6 fot.7 5.5. Chest and pelvic brace Braces adjustment takes place by use of Velcro straps. Braces should be additionally secured by clasping the buckle.
- Page 11 GRAVITY Bed mode 5.6. In order to prepare the standing frame to the bed mode, you should: STEP 1. Fold the footrest, previously pulling the indicated pin (fig.10). fot.10 fot.6 fot.11 fot.6 fot.12 fot.6 STEP 2. Disassemble the knee supports and handgrips.
- Page 12 GRAVITY fot.15 fot.6 fot.16 fot.6 CAUTION! The knee supports should be put in a way showed in the picture, so that to not collide with other standing frame elements (fot.17). fot.17 fot.6 STEP 3. In the headrest there is a special opening for the face used for the prone standing or prone lying position.
- Page 13 GRAVITY 5.7. Supine standing In order to prepare the standing frame to the supine standing, you should: STEP 1. Disassemble the knee supports and handgrips according to the instruction (see page 9, 5.2, 5.3); STEP 2. Set the footplates in the supine standing mode (fig.20) (adjustment –...
- Page 14 GRAVITY fot.21 fot.6 fot.22 fot.6 CAUTION! It is essential to not let the gas spring lever to release automatically especially during the process of upright standing. CAUTION! Pay your attention during the process of standing. Please do not place the fingers between the bed and frame during the process of standing.
- Page 15 GRAVITY When you set the standing frame to the desired angle, release the lever which will lock the gas spring at a selected angle. STEP 7. To end the process of upright standing, release the gas spring lever once again and rotate the standing frame to the horizontal position. Make sure that the standing frame has been completely locked at the horizontal position! Afterwards, unclip the security belts and remove the patient from the device.
- Page 16 GRAVITY STEP 6. Prone upright standing process is the same as in the case of supine upright standing (look page 13, STEP 6). CAUTION! It is essential to not let the gas spring lever to release automatically especially during the process of upright standing.
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Page 17: Description How To Use Stander
GRAVITY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Hip guide GVY_135 A – Height adjustment knob relative to the backrest / bed B – Hip guide adjustment knob lengthwise the backrest / bed C – Hip guide spacing knob D - Hip guide spacing knob fot.2... -
Page 18: The Use Of Stander
GRAVITY THE USE OF STANDER CAUTION! Stander GRAVITY™ has to be used with compliance to guidelines included in this user manual. Remember to use the product only with someone who is trained and knowledgeable. 7.1. Preparation of the patient Before using the product, it is essential to make sure that: ·... -
Page 19: How To Use Stander
GRAVITY 7.2. How to use stander 1. Before use it is necessary to: unfold the device; ź place the device on even ground in a way that it is easy to reach standing ź frame and person who sits inside; remember to keep standing frame... -
Page 20: Upright Position
GRAVITY 7.3. Upright position CAUTION! The length of time for upright position process is different for each patient. It is recommended to extend this time during the initial period (adaption period for the change of position). Either doctor or physiotherapist can make decision concerning the length of upright position process. - Page 21 GRAVITY CAUTION! First adjustment of standing frame can be performed only by someone who is traned. Further adjustment is performed by patient's relatives who had proper training concerning the usage as well as adjustment of this device. Remember that correct adjustment is...
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Page 22: Safety Rules
It is highly important to consult either doctor or physiotherapist in order to make right decision concerning the choice of GRAVITY™ and its size. It is also essential to familiarize with the guidelines described in user manual before using the device. - Page 23 GRAVITY 6. It is forbidden to leave the device and the patient on unstable ground unattended, even if the brake is engaged. 7. It is forbidden to either go up or down the stairs; it doesn't matter if the patient is placed in the device or not.
- Page 24 7 where you will find information regarding this issue. 1) AKCES-MED Sp. z. o. o sells products free from manufacturing defects or faults. 2) Manufacturer gives the purchaser 36-month guarantee from the date of purchase. All defects revealed during warranty period will be repaired free of charge.
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Page 25: Maintenance And Cleaning
4. It is forbidden to clean upholstery with strong chemical agents such as solvent or caustic chemicals. CAUTION! Akces-MED Sp z o. o takes no responsibility for damages caused by use of wrong clearing agent. 5. It is forbidden to soak upholstery during cleaning. Remember that upholstery has to be always dry before using. - Page 26 GRAVITY CAUTION! Remember that upholstery has to be always dry before using! Before using it is necessary to: · clean wheels; · check if base as well as wheels are correctly mounted; check if brake stops turning wheel · make sure that all wooden parts e.g. tray don't have splinters ·...
- Page 28 ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICES MANUFACTURER Akces-MED Sp. z o.o. Jasionka 955B 36-002 Jasionka tel. (17) 864 04 77 www.akces-med.com e-mail: export@akces-med.com Authorised Dealer Date of issue: 19.03.2015 The last update: 07.04.2017...
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