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AURORA ™ SPECIAL NEEDS STROLLER USER MANUAL...
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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.
AURORA CONTENTS The purpose of user manual ..................5 2. Indications for use......................5 3. General characteristics of stroller................6 3.1. Standard equipment..................6 3.2. Additional equipment..................7 4. Size table........................8 5. Detailed description how to use stroller..............9 5.1 How to use the stroller..................9 5.2 Folding the stroller for transportation............11 5.3 Rear PU wheels....................13...
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AURORA INTRODUCTION Aurora™ is an advanced special needs stroller that combines a new generation design with a modern look. It is designed for the youngest patients with limited locomotor abilities. It holds the most essential features of the special needs stroller, not resembling one at the same time.
The present user manual contains basic information which is essential for proper usage, preparation, maintenance, cleaning and guarantee conditions regarding AURORA™ stroller. 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.
AURORA GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STROLLER 3.1 Standard equipment 1. Adjustable headrest 11. Adjustable push handle 2. Adjustable lateral supports 12. Bag 3.5-point safety belts with a Velcro 13. Fully reclining backrest converting the stroller fastening into a lounger (couch function) 4.
AURORA 3.2. Additional equipment ARO_001 ARO_160 ARO_415 Shaped headrest with the LED lights Rear wheel covers head support ARO_700 ARO_442 ARO_509 Waterproof upholstery Organizer bag Front wheel covers HYDRO™ ARO_714 ARO_717 Rear wheel Front wheel HP_095 Koło przód www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77...
AURORA DETAILED DESCRIPTION HOW TO USE STROLLER How to use the stroller 5.1. After receiving the stroller, first you should unfold it. In order to do that, follow these steps: STEP 1. Unlock the stroller frame (see point 5.2, step 5, page 13).
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AURORA STEP 3. Mount the rear and front wheels on the frame of the stroller (fig. 5-6). fig.6 fig.5 STEP 4.To mount the seat of the stroller, put it into the dedicated places on the frame (fig. 7-9). fig.8 fig.7 CLICK fig.9...
AURORA The seat can be mounted either forwards or backwards. fig.10 fig.11 5.2 Folding the stroller for transportation In order to fold the stroller, you should: STEP 1. Remove the seat from the frame by pushing the red buttons (1) (fig.12) on both sides of the stroller and pulling the seat up (fig.13).
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AURORA STEP 3. Fold the frame by pushing the red buttons (2) located on the stroller frame (fig. 14), and pulling the black handles (3) (fig. 15-16) at the same time until the frame is unlocked. fig.14 fig.15 fig.16 STEP 4. When the handles are pulled back, push the frame down until it folds completely (fig.
AURORA STEP 5. A special lock secures the frame of the stroller against accidental unfolding (fig. 21-22). fig.21 fig.22 STEP 6. To obtain smaller dimensions of the stroller after the assembly, it is recommended to disassemble the rear wheels (see 5.3, Rear PU wheels, page 13).
AURORA fig.26 fig.25 5.4.2 You can block the swivel function of the front wheels by turning the knob (fig. 27) located above the wheel in a clockwise direction. To release the blockade, turn the knob counter-clockwise (fig. 28). fig.27 fig.28 5.5.
AURORA 5.6. Hard/soft suspension system The stroller is equipped with adjustable suspension system with shock absorbers (hard/soft). It is regulated by the lever located at the shock absorber, next to the rear wheel (fig. 31, 32). There are two possible modes to choose from: hard mode (fig.
AURORA Fully reclining backrest converting the stroller into a lounger (couch function) To adjust the tilt angle, pull up the handle which is on the back of the backrest (fig. 33), set the backrest at the desired angle and then release the handle.
AURORA fig.36 CAUTION! Before releasing the lever, hold the seat of the stroller firmly. Do not adjust the seat with the patient on the stroller. 5.9. Adjustable footrest 5.9.1 To adjust the angle of the footrest, release the clamping lever (5) located on one side of the footrest (fig.
AURORA 5.10 . Feet stabilizng belts The length of the feet stabilizng belts is adjusted with the use of Velcro fasteners (fig. 39-40). The feet belts are attached to the footplate from the bottom (fig. 41- 42). fig.39 fig.40 fig.41 fig.42...
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AURORA fig.46 fig.45 STEP 2. Thread the end of the upper belt through the suitable hole in the upholstery (fig. 47), and take it out at the back of the backrest (fig. 48). The belt will block by itself thanks to the buckle at its end. Do the same with the second upper belt fig.48...
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AURORA STEP 4. Insert the bottom belt together with the buckle through the hole in the upholstery located between the backrest and the seat of the stroller, and pull it to the side (fig. 51, 52). fig.51 fig.52 STEP 5. Place the plastic buckle on the strap in the way shown in the picture (fig.
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AURORA fig.56 fig.57 STEP 7. Put the last, middle strap together with the abduction block into one of the 4 holes in the seat (fig. 58-62). fig.58 fig.59 fig.60 fig.61 www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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AURORA The belt with the abduction block must be secured with the knob on the underside of the seat (fig. 62). There is no possibility of mounting the 5-point belts w i t h o u t t h e a d j u s t a b l e abduction block (fig.
AURORA 5.12. Adjustable abduction block Mount the adjustable abduction block on the seat as instructed in point 5.10 (look pt 5.10, STEP 7, page 21). 5.13 . Front rail To release the front rail, push the red buttons (5) and slide the rail out of the frame (fig.
AURORA 5.14. Adjustable headrest To fix the headrest, first undo the zip which is on the side of the backrest (fig.71). fig.71 The headrest is attached to the backrest with the strings, which should be inserted into the holes in the upholstery at the desired height (fig. 72-73) and tied at the back of the backrest (fig.
AURORA 5.15. Folding canopy To mount the folding canopy, put it in the fasteners located on the backrest of the stroller (fig. 76-77), at the same time pressing the button on the folding canopy (fig. 78). fig.38 fig.77 fig.76 fig.78 fig.38...
AURORA 5.17. Narrowing pads Pads narrowing the seat width are attached to the seat upholstery with the use of Velcro (fig. 81). fig.81 5.18. Leg cover The leg cover is fastened to the seat with the use of press studs (fig. 82-84).
AURORA 5.19. Under seat storage basket The under seat storage basket is fastened with a zipper on the stroller frame under the seat (fig. 85-86). fot.85 fot.86 CAUTION! The maximum load of the under seat storage basket is 1,5 kg! Overloading the basket may cause the stroller to lose its balance! * 5.20.
Remember to use the product only with someone who is trained and knowledgeable. Do not forget to prepare both product as well as patient before using AURORA™ stroller! 6.1. Preparation of the patient Before using the product, it is essential to make sure that: ·...
AURORA 6.2. Preparation of the stroller 1. Before use it is necessary to: · Unfold the device; · Place the device on even ground; · Make sure that all parts are serviceable, correctly mounted and stable; · Block brakes; ·...
AURORA SAFETY RULES CAUTION! AURORA™ stroller has to be used in compliance with guidelines in this user manual. It is highly important to consult either doctor or physiotherapist in order to make right decision concerning the choice of stroller and its size. It is also essential to familiarize with the guidelines described in user manual before using the device.
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AURORA 2. It is forbidden to use stroller for different purposes that it is intended to. 3. It is forbidden to use stroller when it is damaged or any part is missing. 4. It is forbidden to leave the patient unattended.
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5) If product is damaged, please contact our dealer or Akces-MED Sp. z. o. o customer service (ph. 17/864 04 70, e-mail: export@akces-med.com) www.akces-med.com...
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.
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AURORA 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 ·...
AURORA LABELLING 9.1. Symbols Declaration that the product Protect from sunlight meets the essential requirements Storage temperature limitation Catalog number Serial number Relative humidity storage Please read the manual Dry vertically instructions before use Do not chlorinate Attention! Producer Do not iron...
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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: 09.11.2018 The last update: 02.04.2019...
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