Akces-Med NOVA HOME User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Akces-Med Manuals
  4. Stroller
  5. NOVA HOME
  6. User manual

Akces-Med NOVA HOME User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
S P E C I A L N E E D S S T R O L L E R
®
N O V A
H O M E
USER MANUAL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the NOVA HOME and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Akces-Med NOVA HOME

Summary of Contents for Akces-Med NOVA HOME

  • Page 1 S P E C I A L N E E D S S T R O L L E R ® N O V A H O M E USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Akces-Med employee or at specialized medical store! AKCES-MED. Ltd. reserve the right to introduce technical and trading changes in the content of the instruction without warning. Medical product first class according to the Regulation 93/42/EWG of European Parliament and Council regarding medical products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® CONTENTS 1. The purpose of user manual................6 2. Indication for use....................6 3. General characteristics of stroller................7 3.1. Standard equipment...................7 3.2. Accessories....................8 4. Size table.......................10 5. How to use the stroller..................11 5.1 Floding the stroller..................12 5.2 Unfloding the stroller................13 5.3 Footrest.......................15...
  • Page 4 ® 6.4 NVH_405 Floding canopy................40 6.5 NVH_445 Footmuff..................41 6.6 NVH_114 H Harness / NVH_130 4 point safety vest......42 7. The use of stroller....................47 7.1 Preparation of the patient...............47 7.2 Preparation of the stroller...............48 7.3 How to use vest..................49 8.
  • Page 5 3-step tilt-in-space function of the seat enable the users to travel in a comfortable position. NOVA HOME® is a very maneuverable stroller due to 4 indoor TANGO swivel wheels – front wheels are equipped with a brake whereas the rear wheels are equipped with the fixed direction of movement and a brake.

  • Page 6: The Purpose Of User Manual

    ® 1. THE PURPOSE OF USER MANUAL The instruction manual contains basic information necessary to properly: prepare the stroller before use § use the stroller § maintain and clean the stroller § This user manual should be kept in an easily accessible place. The manual is intended for people who look after disabled users, as well as for doctors and physiotherapists handling the stroller.

  • Page 7: General Characteristics Of Stroller

    ® 3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STROLLER 3.1 Standard equipment Foldable frame Front indoor TANGO swivel wheels with a brake, Rear indoor TANGO swivel wheels with the fixed direction of movement and a brake, Adjustable footrest with 2-point feet stabilizing belts...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ® 3.2 Accessories NVH_001 NVH_002 NVH_101 Thigh abduction belts LED lights Belt for moving patients AM-P NVH_114 NVH_126 NVH_107 Pelvic belt Trunk belt H Harness NVH_128 NVH_130 NVH_134 Adjustable abduction block 4 points safety vest Narrowing pads 6 cm...
  • Page 9 ® NVH_408 NVH_411 NVH_412 NVA_415 Cup holder Rain cover Elastico seat cushion Чехол на колеса NVH_415 NVH_429 NVA_415 NVA_415 NVH_445 NVA_415 Soft footrest cover Footmuff Wheel covers Чехол на колеса Чехол на колеса Чехол на колеса NVA_415 NVH_44...

  • Page 10: Size Table

    ® 4. SIZE TABLE SIZE TABLE Size 1 Unit Symbol Measurement Size 2 Size 3 [cm] 100-130 120-160 140-180 Indicative user height * [cm] Seat width [cm] Seat depth [cm] Backrest height [cm] 43-55 Headrest height 64-79 54-66...

  • Page 11: How To Use The Stroller

    ® 5. HOW TO USE THE STROLLER Info icon – appears in the manual when you need to read the additional information. Info icon – appears in the manual when you need to press the PRESS button shown in the photo.

  • Page 12: Floding The Stroller

    ® 5.1. FOLDING THE STROLLER Keep the user away when folding and unfolding the stroller as there is a serious risk of injury. Remove the safety rail before folding the stroller. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 13: Unfloding The Stroller

    ® You can disassemble the wheels, e.g. for transportation (see chapter 5.4.2, page 18). 5.2. UNFOLDING THE STROLLER www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 14 ® click Make sure that the stroller has been correctly unfolded, the elements of the folding mechanism overlap the frame and are blocked. You should hear the characteristic “click” sound when the elements are overlapping. When unfolding the stroller, make sure that the upholstery does not get between the elements of the folding mechanism! www.akces-med.com...

  • Page 15: Footrest

    ® STOLIK 5.3. FOOTREST 5.3.1 FOOTREST TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT At the lowest footrest position, a collision with the front wheels may occur. 5.3.2 FOOTREST LENGTH ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 3 www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 16: Footplate Tilt Angle Adjustment

    ® 5.3.3 FOOTPLATE TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED TOOLS spanner key 13 5.4. WHEELS 5.4.1 BRAKE The stroller is equipped with front indoor TANGO swivel wheels with a brake. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 17 ® The stroller is equipped with rear indoor TANGO swivel wheels with the fixed direction of movement (press the blockade once) and a brake (press the blockade the second time). The central brake only works when the inflatable wheels are mounted on the stroller NOVA MODULE, EVO MODULE (see chapter 6.1, page 34;...

  • Page 18: Removing Indoor Tango Swivel

    ® 5.4.2 REMOVING INDOOR TANGO SWIVEL REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 5.4.3 MOUNTING INDOOR TANGO SWIVEL WHEEL REQUIRED TOOLS hex key www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 19 ® Make sure to mount the indoor TANGO swivel wheels with a brake at the front, and indoor TANGO swivel wheels with the fixed direction of movement and a brake at the rear of the stroller. Front indoor TANGO swivel wheels Rear indoor TANGO swivel wheels with the fixed with a brake.

  • Page 20: Adjustable Backrest

    ® 5.5. ADJUSTABLE BACKREST Do not adjust the backrest with the user in the stroller. There are three backrest positions possible. REGULACJA PELOTY PIERSIOWEJ www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 21: Tilt-In-Space Function

    ® There is a pocket at the rear of the backrest, where you can keep small, necessary accessories. Do not overload the pocket as it may cause the stroller to lose its balance. The maximum load of the pocket is 1,5 kg.

  • Page 22: Headrest

    ® 5.7. HEADREST www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 23: 5-Point Safety Belts

    ® 5.8. 5-POINT SAFETY BELTS The 5-point safety belts can be mounted at the desired height, depending on the user's needs. www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 24 ® www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 25 ® www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 26 ® The strap should be threaded through the sliding buckle as shown in the photo. The length of the strap depends on the position of the sliding buckle. Strap Sliding buckle Always make sure that the user has the 5-point belts properly fastened while using the stroller.

  • Page 27: Upholstery

    ® 5.9. UPHOLSTERY 5.9.1. FLEX UPHOLSTERY The flex upholstery is the supporting element of the stroller. Each time before use, control its condition and check if it is properly fastened and does not unfasten under pressure. If the flex upholstery has any sign of damage or loosening of stitching, contact the manufacturer to have the product repaired.
  • Page 28 ® The flex upholstery is the supporting element of the stroller and has 3 points which hold up the structure (fig. 82). Each time you mount the flex upholstery on the stroller, check if it is properly fastened www.akces-med.com...

  • Page 29: Waterproof Upholstery Hydro

    ® 5.9.2. WATERPROOF UPHOLSTERY HYDRO™ www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 30 ® www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 31 ® Both the flex and waterproof HYDRO™ upholstery can be cleaned with water and mild cleaning products. Remember to remove the wooden element from the inside of the upholstery before cleaning! www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 32: Safety Rail

    ® 5.10. SAFETY RAIL The front rail has a safety lock which protects it against an accidental removal. One end of the safety rail is shorter than the other, which makes it possible to open the rail easily and quickly.
  • Page 33 ® The height of the safety rail is REQUIRED TOOLS adjustable. To change the height of the safety rail, place the screw in hex key 3 the hole at your choice. There are 5 height levels available. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 NVH_627 NOVA MODULE NOVA MODULE In order to convert the NOVA HOME stroller into the NOVA stroller, mount four inflatable wheels (2 x NOVA MODULE). Before mounting the inflatable wheels, remove the standard indoor TANGO swivel wheels (see chapter 5.4.2, page 18).
  • Page 35 ® 6.1.1 MOUNTING INFLATABLE WHEELS (NOVA MODULE) REQUIRED TOOLS spanner key spanner key www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 36 ® PRESS SmarTraction System – It is a system which makes it possible to change the position of the wheel axles depending on the user's needs. You can move them forward or backward due to special holes in the stroller frame, where you put the bushing, into which the wheel axles are inserted and fastened in the frame with the use of the quick-release system.
  • Page 37 ® When changing the mounting place of the wheels in the stroller, the distance between its axles is also changed. Remember that after changing the mounting place of the wheels, they should be arranged symmetrically on the right and left side of the stroller.

  • Page 38: Nvh_625 Evo Module

    6.2 NVA_626 EVO MODULE EVO MODULE In order to convert the NOVA HOME stroller into the NOVA EVO stroller, mount 2 inflatable wheels at the rear of the stroller (1 x NOVA MODULE) and 2 PU swivel wheels at the front (1 x EVO MODULE).
  • Page 39 ® MOUNTING FRONT SWIVEL PU WHEELS (EVO MODULE) REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 5 At the lowest footrest position, a collision with the front wheels may occur. MOUNTING INFLATABLE WHEELS (NOVA MODULE) Information about how to mount the inflatable wheels is described in chapter 6.1.

  • Page 40: Nvh_128 Abduction Block

    ® 6.3 NVH_128 ABDUCTION BLOCK 6.4 NVH_405 FOLDING CANOPY www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 41: Nvh_445 Footmuff

    ® 6.5. NVH_445 FOOTMUFF www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 42: Nvh_114 H Harness / Nvh_130 4 Point Safety Vest

    ® 6.6. NVH_114 H HARNESS NVH_130 4 POINTS SAFETY VEST Before mounting the H Harness or the 4-point safety vest, remove the standard 5- point safety belts (see chapter 5.8, page 23, in reverse order) as well as the waterproof HYDRO™...
  • Page 43 ® Make sure that the belt is placed behind the wooden element. The waterproof HYDRO™ upholstery should be put back on the stroller as described in the user manual (see chapter 5.9.2, pages 29). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70...
  • Page 44 ® Unbuckle the bottom strap of the vest. Remove both the strap buckle and the sliding buckle (fig. 159-161). After removing the buckles, mount the strap as shown in the photos below (fig. 162-163). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70...
  • Page 45 ® Put the sliding buckle (fig. 165) and the strap buckle (fig. 166-167) on the strap again. Insert the end of the strap into the sliding buckle (fig. 168-169). Fasten the strap buckle with the bottom part of the vest (fig. 170-171).
  • Page 46 ® Mount the upper straps of the vest on the stroller in the same way as the 5- point safety belts are mounted (see chapter 5.8, pages 23-24, fig. 47-58). Before using the vest, read the safety rules included in the user manual.

  • Page 47: The Use Of Stroller

    ® THE USE OF STROLLER ® NOVA HOME stroller 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. Do not forget to prepare both product as well as patient before using stroller! 7.1.

  • Page 48: Preparation Of The Stroller

    ® 7.2. 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;...

  • Page 49: How To Use Vest

    ® 7.3. HOW TO USE VEST The vest provides posture support for wheelchair users as well as patients sitting in positioning chairs or other rehabilitation seats. When properly used, the vest allows the patient to adopt the correct sitting position for a longer period of time.
  • Page 50 ® Instructions for the proper use of the vest: 1) Make sure that the patient is sitting in the best possible position: in the middle of the seat, · deeply in the seat in such a way that the patient's lumbar spine rests ·...
  • Page 51 ® 4) It should be remembered that any change of the inclination angle of the backrest, seat, foot support or tilt-in-space function might affect the effectiveness of the belts and supports! 5) Special attention should be paid to the use of stabilization elements or side supports.

  • Page 52: Safety Rules

    ® 8. SAFETY RULES ® NOVA HOME 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.
  • Page 53 ® 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.

  • Page 54: Term Of Warranty

    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 +48 17 864 04 70 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 55: Maintenance And Cleaning

    10.MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ® The stroller NOVA HOME , which is a medical device, should always be kept clean and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The stroller should be kept in a clean, dry and ventilated room. Maintenance and cleaning must be done at least once a month.
  • Page 56 ® 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; check if...

  • Page 57: Labelling

    ® 11. LABELLING 11.1. SYMBOLS Declaration that the product Do not bleach meets the essential requirements Dry vertically Catalog number Serial number Prohibition of use without fastened safety belts Please read the manual instructions before Prohibition to leave the patient...
  • Page 60 MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER Akces-MED Sp. z o.o. Akces-MED Sp. z o.o. Jasionka 955B Jasionka 955B 36-002 Jasionka 36-002 Jasionka tel. (17) 864 04 70 tel. (17) 864 04 70 e-mail: export@akces-med.com e-mail: export@akces-med.com BDO: 000031619 BDO: 000031619 Authorised Dealer Authorised Dealer Date of issue: 09.12.2019...

Table of Contents