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SPECIAL NEEDS STROLLER AURORA® USER MANUAL...
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Akces-MED Ltd. 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.
® aurora CONTENTS 1. The purpose of user manual.................... 2. Indication for use....................... 3. General characteristic of stroller..................3.1 Standard equipment....................3.2 Accessories........................4. Size table..........................5. How to use the stroller..................... 5.1 Unfolding the stroller....................5.2 Folding the stroller.....................
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® aurora CONTENTS 6.6 ARO_162 Dynamic ankle stabilizers (FP-22)............6.7 ARO_403 Tray......................6.8 ARO_415 Rear wheels cover / ARO_442 Front wheels cover........6.9 ARO_429 Soft footrest cover..................6.10 ARO_447 Winter muffs..................... 6.11 ARO_448 Self-leveling tray..................6.12 ARO_509 Organizer....................7. The use of stroller......................
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INTRODUCTION ® AURORA is an advanced special needs stroller that combines a new generation design with a modern look. It is designed for the youngest users with limited locomotor abilities. It holds the most essential features of the special needs stroller, not resembling one at the same time.
® aurora 1. PRZEZNACZENIE INSTRUKCJI The user 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.
® aurora 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 use the tools indicated in the assembly description.
® aurora The seat can be mounted either forwards or backwards (fig. 10 - 11). 5.2 FOLDING THE STROLLER Remove the seat from the frame by pushing the red buttons (fig. 12) on both sides of the stroller and pulling the seat up (fig. 13).
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® aurora A special lock secures the frame of the stroller against accidental unfolding (fig. 20). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
® aurora 5.3 REAR WHEELS FRONT SWIVEL WHEELS WITH DIRECTION BLOCKADE 5.4.1 REMOVING FRONT WHEELS 5.4.2 BLOCKING THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT TURN THE KNOB CLOCKWISE TURN THE KNOB ANTI-CLOCKWISE - WHEELS UNBLOCKED - WHEELS BLOCKED www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 77 produkcja@akces-med.com...
® aurora 5.5 CENTRAL BRAKE ACTIV BRAKE INACTIVE BRAKE 5.6 CITY/COMFORT SUSPENSION SYSTEM The stroller is equipped with adjustable suspension system with shock absorbers (City/Comfort). It is regulated by the lever located at the shock absorber, next to the rear wheel (fig. 29 - 30).
® aurora 5.7 ADJUSTABLE BACKREST To adjust the tilt angle, pull up the handle which is on the back of the backrest (fig. 31), set the backrest at the desired angle and then release the handle. The setting of the backrest is adjusted gradually (fig.
® aurora After each adjustment of the seat angle, make sure that the seat has been blocked. Before releasing the lever, hold the seat of the stroller firmly. Do not adjust the seat with the user on the stroller. 5.9 ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST 5.9.1 ADJUSTMENT THE ANGLE OF THE FOOTREST...
® aurora 5.9.2 ADJUSTMENT THE LENGTH OF THE FOOTREST 1.Remove the pin from the footrest frame (fig. 37). 2. Set the desired length of the footrest. 3. Reinsert the pin. 5.10 FEET STABILIZING BELTS www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 77 produkcja@akces-med.com...
® aurora 5.11 5-POINT SAFETY BELTS WITH A VELCRO FASTENING Carefully pry off and remove the plastic cover located on the side of the seat (fig. 48). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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® aurora Insert the bottom belt together with the buckle through the hole in the upholstery located between the backrest and the seat of the stroller (fig. 49 - 50). Place the plastic buckle on the strap (fig. 51). The same (fig. 48 - 55) should be done with the second bottom belt.
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® aurora Put back the previously removed plastic covers on the sides of the seat. Put the middle strap together with the abduction block into one of the 4 holes in the seat (fig. 56). The belt with the abduction block must be secured with the knob on the underside of the seat (fig.
® aurora Before using the stroller, the child must be fastened with the 5-point safety belts or vest! Make sure the belts are properly fastened by pulling them! 5.12 REMOVABLE ABDUCTION BLOCK 5.13 SAFETY RAIL www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 77 produkcja@akces-med.com...
® aurora 5.14 ADJUSTABLE HEADREST To fix the headrest, first undo the zip which is on the side of the backrest (fig. 68). 5.15 FOLDING CANOPY To mount and demount the folding canopy, put it in the fasteners located on the backrest of the stroller, at the same time pressing the button on the folding canopy (fig.
® aurora 5.16 ADJUSTABLE LATERAL SUPPORTS The lateral supports of the stroller are attached to the backrest upholstery with the use of velcro (fig. 74). 5.17 SEAT NARROWING PADS Pads narrowing the seat width are attached to the seat upholstery with the use of velcro (fig.
® aurora 5.19 UNDERSEAT STORAGE BASKET 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 BAG The maximum load of the bag is 1,5 kg!
® aurora 6. ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES 6.1 ARO_001 LED LIGHTS Attach the LED lights to the stroller frame in the selected place. 6.2 ARO_101 THIGH ABDUCTION BELTS To install the thigh abduction belts, follow the instructions for installing the 5-point safety belts witv velcro fastening (bottom belts) in chapter 5.11 (5.11 5-POINT SAFETY BELTS WITH VELCRO FASTENING, fig.
® aurora ARO_114 H HARNESS ARO_130 4-POINT SAFETY VEST Before using the vest, read the safety rules included in the user manual. Information about the safe use of the vest can be found on page 33 of the user manual.
® aurora 6.5 ARO_161 SANDALS STABILIZING FEET AND ANKLES 6.6 ARO_162 DYNAMIC ANKLE STABILIZERS (FP-22) 6.7 ARO_403 TRAY When adjusting the tilt-in-space function, the position of the tray does not change regarding the stroller. www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 70 +48 17 864 04 77 produkcja@akces-med.com...
® aurora 6.8 ARO_415 REAR WHEELS COVER ARO_442 FRONT WHEELS COVER 6.9 ARO_429 SOFT FOOTREST COVER 6.10 ARO_447 WINTER MUFFS Unfasten the press studs on both sides of the winter muffs, put them on the push handle, fasten the press studs.
® aurora 6.11 ARO_448 SELF-LEVELING TRAY There is a bag filled with granules attached to the bottom of the tray with velcro. It has a special pocket which allows you to adjust the amount of the granules depending on your needs.
7. THE USE OF STROLLER ® AURORA stroller has to be used with compliance to guidelines included inthis 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 user before using stroller! 7.
® aurora 7.2 PREPARATION OF THE STROLLER 1. Before use it is necessary to: ź unfold the device, ź place the device on even ground, ź make sure that all parts are serviceable, correctly mounted and stable, ź block brakes, ź...
® aurora 7.3 HOW TO USE VESTS The vest provides posture support for wheelchair users as well as users sitting in positioning chairs or other rehabilitation seats. When properly used, the vest allows the user to adopt the correct sitting position for a longer period of time.
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® aurora Instructions for the proper use of the vest: 1) Make sure that the user is sitting in the best possible position: in the middle of the seat, § deeply in the seat in such a way that the user's lumbar spine rests against the §...
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® aurora 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 sidesupports.
8. SAFETY RULES ® 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.
® aurora 10. Make sure that all limbs are not close to spokes or other adjustable elements. 11. The stroller should be stored and used away from sources of fire or high temperature. Moreover, stroller shouldn't be stored in rooms with high humidity.
10. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ® The stroller AURORA , 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.
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Remember that upholstery has to be always dry before using! The manufacturer of the stroller, Akces-MED Ltd., is not responsible for any damages caused by using unsuitable cleaners. Before using it is necessary to: clean wheels, ź...
® aurora 11. LABELLING 11.1 SYMBOLS Declaration that the product meets the essential Do not chlorinate requirements Catalog number Do not iron Serial number Do not dry in a drum dryer Please read the manual instructions before use Do not bleach...
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