Hoggi FLUX User Manual

Posterior walker/available in 4 sizes

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Made in Germany
by HOGGI
GB
Posterior walker / available in 4 sizes
Partnerschaft für mobile Kinder

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  • Page 1 Made in Germany by HOGGI Posterior walker / available in 4 sizes Partnerschaft für mobile Kinder...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User manual for FLUX Common Information Preface ___________________________________________________________________ 3 Application _________________________________________________________________ 3 Declaration of conformity ______________________________________________________ 3 Terms of warranty ___________________________________________________________ 3 Servicing and repairs _________________________________________________________ 3 Safety Instructions ______________________________________________________________ 4 Meaning of symbols _________________________________________________________ 4 Common safety instructions ___________________________________________________ 4...
  • Page 3: Common Information Preface

    The design, as described in these instructions for Use are subject to technical alterations without notice. 1.2 Application FLUX walking aid is a so called “posterior walker” which is used in the reversed direction. This provides an optimum freedom for the legs in the forward direction.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The product may be used only on solid level ground. Attention! FLUX is a therapeutic appliance and may be used indoor and under supervision only! FLUX size 4 can be used outdoors providing the optional brake with wheel lock has been installed. Caution!
  • Page 5 Make sure that your child does not lean too far out of the walker in order to reach objects in front to the side or to the rear of the FLUX walking aid. A shift in the centre of gravity might cause the FLUX to tip over.
  • Page 6: Delivery And Preparing For Use

    • instructions for use and list of tools required; • accessories as ordered. Carefully remove the transport safety items and packaging material. Proceed in the following manner to assemble the FLUX walking aid: FLUX size 1-3 • Take hold of the base frame behind the front wheels (2) and unfold the basic frame as shown.
  • Page 7 • Unfold grab rail as shown (6). • Open the eccentric lever (9) and place the grab rail into the unfolded base frame (7). • Press the snap buttons (pull out stop) to the inside when placing the grab rail into the frame (8). Insert the grab rail as far as possible into the frame, until the pull out stops (9) engage on the left and right side.
  • Page 8: Adjusting And Adaptation Possibilities

    FLUX size 1-3: The depth of the grab rail must be set so that the anterior edge of the grip or the lower arm support pads on the grab rail lies behind the caster forks by at least the length of A. If bumper wheels are used the measurement of A must be increased with one centimetre.
  • Page 9: Reverse-Roll Lock

    Make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened. 4.4 reverse-roll lock Since children instinctively want to fall backward all the time, the FLUX is equipped with reverse-roll locks (17) and thus provides optimum support. Caution! Regularly check for proper function and correct if necessary.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    FLUX size 4 Depress the top of the red safety hooks (21) on both sides of the frame before unfolding. Push the sliders upwards until they are unlocked. Take hold of the walker´s grab rail as shown (22) and lift it or tilt the walker onto the rear wheels.
  • Page 11: Bumper Wheels

    5.4 Brake with wheel lock The wheel lock allows the patient to both control the braking and to park the FLUX safely. To lock the brakes pull the brake handle (30) completely and engage the retaining claw with your index finger. To loosen the wheel lock pull...
  • Page 12: Anti-Tips

    The seat (34) is not designed to be a comfortable piece of furniture but as a simple and practicable auxiliary seat which enables the user to rest every now and then while using the FLUX. The seat can be adjusted to the different frame sizes by positioning the tube arms respectively.
  • Page 13: Hip-/Bottom Pads, Multi Adjustable

    The seat is located in the upright position during walking and could be folded down for use simply. 5.7 Hip-/bottom pads, multi adjustable The Hip-/bottom pads (37) make it possible for the user to position him- or herself superbly in the push bar area. Many users tend to want to support themselves to the rear.
  • Page 14: Basket

    Carrier size 1 fits on FLUX size 1 and 2 Carrier size 3 fits on FLUX size 3 and 4 The carrier will deliver with a tension strap to fix school bags and simi- lar. Caution! The maximum load capacity of the storage basket and the carrier is 5 kg.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Your FLUX walking aid is CE approved. Herewith the manufacturer guarantees that this medical product as a whole conforms to the requirements of 93/42/EEC Guideline. The FLUX walking aid should be checked for correct function before every use. The items listed in the following table must be checked by the user at the indicated intervals.
  • Page 16 Partnering together to mobilise kids HOGGI GmbH • Eulerstraße 27 • D-56235 Ransbach-Baumbach • Internet: www.hoggi.de E-mail: info@hoggi.de • Telefon: (+49) 2623 / 92 499-0 • Telefax: (+49) 2623 / 92 499-99...

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