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  • Page 1 Medium Please ensure the Owner’s Manual stays with the unit at all times. Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 SYMBOL LEGEND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUTION/ATTENTION CONDITIONS TYPE BF APPLIED PART DATE OF MANUFACTURE SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PINCHPOINT MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBER Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life. Afin de préserver l’environnement, veuillez confier ce produit à votre centre de recyclage à la fin de sa durée de vie.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Various support and positioning options may be added to facilitate individual needs. Indications for Use The Bantam Medium is indicated for most individuals weighing up to 200 lbs. and within the height range of 48 to 66 inches. Intended Use The EasyStand Bantam products have a manual or electrically operated flat surface that can be adjusted to various positions to increase tolerance to an upright standing position.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • It is necessary to inspect your EasyStand Bantam Medium at least weekly to ensure it is in safe operating condition. Pay particular attention for loose hardware. If your EasyStand is equipped with the optional Pow’r Up option please inspect the electrical cables for any wear and ensure they are attached properly.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly 1 . The base model consists of Two 5” Front wheels, Two 5” Rear Locking Casters, Manual Hydraulic Actuator with Handle, Planar Seat, Knee Pads, Height-Only Adjustable Foot Plates, Black Upholstery, Blue Frame Color . 2 . Position the unit as shown to install the casters.
  • Page 7 4A . Place metal washer onto the stud of the caster. 4B . Place the caster onto the unit as shown 5A . Place the black cupped washer onto the caster stud. 5B . Place the second metal washer into the black washer on the caster stud.
  • Page 8 7 . Place black cap onto the unit to cover hardware. Repeat these steps for installation of the other rear caster. 8 . Place the unit as shown, if the Back option was NOT ordered, skip to step #21. Following Arm Place the back as shown and place the following arm as shown.
  • Page 9 10 . Insert the following arm onto the unit until the red color setting is reached on the following arm. 11 . Install the screw that was removed onto the following arm and tighten securely. Flip the gray tab closed and tighten knob securely. 12A .
  • Page 10 13 . Remove the bolt, plastic washer, metal washer, and nut from each side of the unit. 14 . With assistance, position the back in the slot on the seat as shown. 15 . Line up the holes and place the plastic washer between the back and the slot on the seat, insert bolt from the inside of the unit.
  • Page 11 16 . Place the metal washer and lock nut onto the bolt. 17 . Using an allen wrench and the wrench from the toolkit, tighten the bolt and lock nut snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps for the other side of the unit. 18 .
  • Page 12 F-Metal Washer G-Nut 20A . Place the cover back onto the unit making sure the EasyStand label is not upside down. 20B Replace the top bolt and the bolt on the backside and tighten securely, the third bolt will be installed later.
  • Page 13 22 . Remove all 4 bolts from the front wheel assembly. With the openings on the bottom of the frame facing down, place the wheel assembly into the seat assembly. 23 . Insert all 4 bolts into the base and wheel assembly, make sure to start all 4 bolts, then tighten securely.
  • Page 14 25A . If the Supine option was ordered, place the unit back on to its wheels. Locate the bolts with the coved washers and nuts on the back of the unit. 25B . Support the coved washer and remove only the nuts.
  • Page 15 28 . If the optional Swing-Away Shadow Tray was ordered, place the tray upside down as shown. Flip the chrome arms as shown, remove 4 bolts from bottom of the tray. Place arm brackets onto tray and line up holes in arm bracket with holes on the tray.
  • Page 16 31A . Flip the tray arm as shown. 31B . Place the ratchet handle onto the bolt and tighten securely. Repeat steps for the other side. 32 . There are 2 knobs in the parts bag. Screw each knob into the tray bracket on the unit.
  • Page 17 34 . Insert each knee pad assembly into the tube along the seat post. Depress the spring button to allow the bracket to slide into place, advance until the spring button locks into place. Tighten knobs securely. For Swing-Away knees, place into the tube, and tighten knob securely.
  • Page 18 37 . Pump the unit up until you have access to the third bolt on the hip pivot cover, insert bolt and tighten securely. 38 . If you ordered the optional Elbow Pad Cut out, remove the Chest Pad from tray. Disregard bolts, replace bolts with bolts in the bag with the Elbow Pad Cutout.
  • Page 19: Adjustments & Usage

    Adjustments & Usage Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning any adjustments. Seat Depth Adjustment 1 . Prior to adjusting seat depth, make sure the Controller is in the “Sit-to-Stand” position. The seat should be lowered to a seated position for easiest adjustment. 2 .
  • Page 20 Controller Usage Go to easystand.com/videos for a short video on the controller usage. Designed with ease of use and the safety and comfort of the user in mind, the Controller (as shown) is the single point of operation for the supine option.
  • Page 21 Controller Usage 11 . Sit-to-Stand Mode • The unit is locked into sit to stand mode when the foot bracket is locked to the base frame. • Please note that even though the controller is set to sit to stand mode, the foot plate bracket must be brought perpendicular to the floor and locked into place.
  • Page 22 Caution: A properly fitted and adjusted headrest MUST be used with the supine option. The Bantam Medium with Supine Option functions both as a sit-to-stand stander and a supine stander. It may be safely switched between modes at will, without removing the user from the stander.
  • Page 23 Shadow Tray Adjustment 13 . To adjust tray depth, loosen each knob as shown all the way loose. Then flip the gray plunger lever in the center of each knob fully open until it “clicks”. Continue to loosen the knob until resistance is felt. DO NOT continue to turn the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 24 Swing-Away Shadow Tray Adjustment 17 . To swing-away tray, loosen one knob and swing tray away. 18 . To adjust tray depth, loosen knob under tray, set to desired depth and tighten securely. 19 . To adjust tray angle, loosen one lever clamp approximately 2 turns at either side of the tray where the extension tubes are attached, as shown.
  • Page 25 Swing-Away and Shadow Tray Adjustment 21 . To adjust the tray height, loosen both knobs on the back of the unit and set to desired position. Tighten knobs securely. Back Option Adjustment 22 . To adjust the back angle, adjust the knob to the desired position.
  • Page 26 Head Support Adjustment 25 . To adjust the head support height, loosen the knob on the back of the back option, move to desired position and tighten securely. 26A . To adjust the head support depth, loosen the knob on the back of the headrest and slide into desired posi- tion, tighten securely.
  • Page 27: Pow'r Up Lift Option Usage

    Pow’r Up Lift Option Usage Charging the Battery The EasyStand Bantam Medium Pow’r Up Lift uses two 12-volt sealed lead batteries rated at 2.9 amps each. An EasyStand Bantam Medium can be lifted approximately 100 times on one full battery charge.
  • Page 28 However, if you notice any unusual (such as intermittent) behavior of your Pow’r Up option and the EasyStand is being used next to possible interfering equipment such as mobile phones, microwaves, or radio broadcast masts, this could be an indication of electromagnetic interference. If such behavior occurs, use the mechanical release to lower the unit to the seated position and move the EasyStand away from the interfering equipment.
  • Page 29 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The EasyStand Bantam Medium is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Bantam Medium should assure that it is used in such an environment. Compliance...
  • Page 30 To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the EasyStand Bantam Medium is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the EasyStand Bantam Medium should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the EasyStand Bantam Medium.
  • Page 31 RF communications equipment and the EasyStand Bantam Medium The EasyStand Bantam Medium is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF distur- bances are controlled. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Bantam Medium can help prevent electromagnetic...
  • Page 32: Options & Parts Detail

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  • Page 34: Maintenance

    If the pump is leaking oil or not holding properly contact your local EasyStand Supplier for a replacement. • Do not exert excessive force on the pump handle or use the pump handle to move an EasyStand. This may cause damage to the pump handle and/or the pump mechanism and will void any warranty.
  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/customer (or supplier non consumer who does not buy or resell). Altimate Medical, Inc., warrants the EasyStand against defects in materials and work- manship as listed below. • Steel Frames - 5 year warranty •...
  • Page 36 Morton, MN 56270 USA Toll Free: 800.342.8968 or 507.697.6393 Fax Free: 877.342.8968 or 507.697.6900 email: info@easystand.com easystand.com Standing technology should only be used under the guidance of a physician with recommendations for standing program protocol and any medical precautions. Standing programs should be monitored by the attending therapist. AMI maintains a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the right to change features, specifications, and prices without prior notification.