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  • 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 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6.11 NVA_126 Trunk belt...................... 6.12 NVA_134 Narrowing pads 6 cm / NVA_137 Narrowing pads 10 cm...... 6.13 NVA_147 5-point feet stabilizing belts............... 6.14 NVA_161 Foot and ankle stabilizing sandals............6.15 NVA_162 Dynamc ankle stabilizers (FP-22)............... www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 5 7.1 Preparation of the user....................7.2 Preparation of the stroller..................... 7.3 How to use vest....................... 8. Safety rules..........................9. Term of warranty........................10. Maintenance and cleaning....................11. Labelling..........................11.1 Symbols.......................... 11.2 Sample data plate......................www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION ® NOVA is a cosy special needs stroller for people with locomotor disabilities. It is especially recommended for spastic users as well as those requiring additional stabilization. The deep seat provides a comfortable position in the stroller, which helps to correct posture defects and significantly prevents their deepening.

  • Page 7: The Purpose Of User Manual

    (dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, myositis), genetic disorders, degeneration and neurological diseases, other condition connected with muscles weakness, paralysis and musculoskeletal disorders, after head and spinal cord injuries and spine trauma with paralysis and paresis. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 8: General Characteristic Of Stroller

    Removable inflatable wheels Adjustable wheelbase SmarTraction Adjustable footrest with 2-point feet stabilizing belts Seat cushion Push handle 5-point safety belts Adjustable headrest Safety rail Central brake Tilt-in-space adjustment Flex upholstery Waterproof upholstery HYDRO™ www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Narrowing pads 6cm Abduction block 4-point safety vest NVA_137 NVA_147 NVA_161 Narrowing pads 10 cm Foot and ankle stabilizing sandals 5-point feet stabilizing belts NVA_162 NVA_403 NVA_405 Tray Dynamic ankle stabilizers (FP-22) Folding canopy www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 10 NVA_415 Winter muffs Self-leveling tray Чехол на колеса Чехол на колеса Чехол на колеса NVA_506 NVA_509 NVA_625 Carrier bag for folded stroller Organizer bag with pockets for wheels HOME Module NVA_626 EVO Module www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 11: Size Table

    27,6 Note: Measurement tolerance range is +/- 1 cm / 1/2 in. Note: Approximate values, depending on the product configuration. * The value cannot be main factor for the selection of product size. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 12: How To Use The Stroller

    Info icon – appears in the manual when you need to use the tools indicated in the assembly description. Warning icon – appears in the manual when you need to take special precautions. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 13: Folding The Stroller

    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. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 14: Unfolding The Stroller

    Keep the user away when folding and unfolding the stroller as there is a serious risk of injury. Before folding the stroller: 1. Remove the safety rail (chapter 5.11, page 33). Take off the footrest tilt adjusters from the blocking rods (fig. 10). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 15 PRESS www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 16: Footrest

    PRESS Removing the axle from the wheel will save space during transporting the stroller. 5.3 FOOTREST 5.3.1 FOOTREST TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 17: Footplate Tilt Angle Adjustment

    5.3.2 FOOTPLATE TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED TOOLS spanner key 13 5.3.3 FOOTREST LENGTH ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 3 www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 18: Central Brake

    Thanks to this solution, it is possible to adjust the distance between the front and rear wheel axles in an easy and simple way. There are two modes to choose from: CITY MODE and CROSS MODE. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 19 This configuration of wheel axles is recommended on an uneven and bumpy terrain. REQUIRED TOOLS spanner key 17 spanner key 22 PRESS www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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  • Page 21: Adjustable Backrest

    5.6 ADJUSTABLE BACKREST Do not adjust the backrest with the user in the stroller! www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 22 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. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 23: Tilt-In-Space Function

    5.7 TILT-IN-SPACE FUNCTION Due to the fact that the seat of the stroller is connected to the backrest, while adjusting the backrest, the tilt angle of the seat is also changed (tilt-in-space function). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 24: Headrest

    5.8 HEADREST www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 25: 5-Point Safety Belts

    5.9 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 +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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  • Page 28 Always make sure that the user has belts properly fastened while using the stroller. In order to check that, pull the belts firmly in different directions and see if the belts do not unfasten. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 29: Upholstery

    If the flex upholstery has any sign of damage or loosening of stitching, contact the manufacturer to have the product repaired. Only an undamaged and properly fastened upholstery guarantees safety when using the stroller. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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  • Page 31 The flex upholstery is the supporting element of the stroller and has 3 points which hold up the structure (fig. 102). Each time you mount the flex upholstery on the stroller, check if it is properly fastened. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 32: Waterproof Upholstery Hydro

    5.10.2 WATERPROOF UPHOLSTERY HYDRO™ www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 33 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 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 34: 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. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 35 The height of the safety rail is adjustable. To change the height of the safety rail, place the screw in the hex key 3 hole at your choice. There are 3 height levels available. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 36: Assembly Accessories

    6.1 NVA_626 EVO MODULE EVO MODULE In order to convert the NOVA stroller into the NOVA EVO stroller, mount 2 PU swivel wheels at the front (1 x EVO MODULE). Before mounting PU swivel wheels, remove the front inflatable wheels (see chapter 5.5, page 18, fig.
  • Page 37 MOUNTING PU SWIVEL WHEELS (EVO MODULE) REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 5 At the lowest footrest position, a collision with the front wheels may occur. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 38: Nva_625 Home Module

    6.2 NVA_625 HOME MODULE HOME MODULE In order to convert NOVA stroller into the NOVA HOME stroller, mount 4 indoor TANGO swivel wheels (1 x HOME MODULE). Before mounting the indoor TANGO swivel wheels remove the inflatable wheels (see chapter 5.5, page 18, fig. 32 - 36).
  • Page 39 Front indoor TANGO swivel wheels Rear indoor TANGO swivel wheels with the fixed with a brake. direction of movement and a brake. At the lowest footrest position, a collision with the front wheels may occur. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 40: Nva_128 Abduction Block

    6.3 NVA_128 ABDUCTION BLOCK 6.4 NVA_405 FOLDING CANOPY www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 41: Nva_445 Footmuff

    6.5 NVA_445 FOOTMUFF www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 42: Nva_114 H Harness Nva_130 4-Point Safety Vest

    Before mounting the H Harness or the 4-point safety vest remove the standard 5- point safety belts (see chapter 5.9, page 23, in reverse order) as well as the waterproof HYDRO™ upholstery (see chapter 5.10.2, page 30, in reverse order). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • 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 5.10.2, page 30 - 31). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 44 Unbuckle the bottom strap of the vest (fig. 159 - 160). Remove both the strap buckle and the sliding buckle (fig. 161 - 163). After removing the buckles, mount the strap as shown in the photos below (fig. 164 - 171). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 45 (fig. 168 - 169). on the strap again. Insert the end of the strap into the sliding buckle (fig. 170 - 171). Fasten the strap buckle with the bottom part of the vest (fig. 172 - 173). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 46 Information about the safe use of the vest can be found on pages 56 - 58 of the user manual. Improper use of the vest and ignoring the safety rules may endanger the user's health and life. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 47: Nva_001 Led Lights

    Place the thigh abduction belts on the seat and thread the fastening strap through the plastic rectangle ring which is at the seat (fig. 177). 2. Thread the strap through the sliding buckle (fig. 178-179). www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 48: Nva_107 Pelvic Belt

    6.10 NVA_107 PELVIC BELT Thread the strap through the plastic rectangle ring on the seat of the stroller ad then through the sliding buckle (fig. 183). Repeat on the other side of the seat. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 49: Nva_126 Trunk Belt

    6.12 NVA_134 NARROWING PADS 6 CM NVA_137 NARROWING PADS 10 CM Place the narrowing pads on both sides of the seat. 6.13 NVA_147 5-POINT FEET STABILIZING BELTS REQUIRED TOOLS hex key 3 spanner key 8 www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 50: Nva_161 Foot And Ankle Stabilizing Sandals

    6.14 NVA_161 FOOT AND ANKLE STABILIZING SANDALS Thread the straps of the sandals through the holes in the footrest and fasten them from the bottom (fig. 191). Fasten the straps around the feet and ankles and adjust them properly. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 51: Nva_162 Dynamc Ankle Stabilizers (Fp-22)

    Press the locking pin and insert the tray tubes into the mountings on both sides of the stroller (fig. 195). In order to remove the tray, press the locking pin and take the tray out of the mountings. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 52: Nva_408 Rain Cover

    (fig. 198). 6.19 NVA_412 ELASTICO SEAT CUSHION Place the Elastico seat cushion on the seat of the stroller. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 53: Nva_415 Wheels Covers

    6.22 NVA_447 WINTER MUFFS Unfasten the press studs on both sides of the winter muffs, put them on the push handle, fasten the press studs. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 54: Nva_448 Self-Leveling Tray

    6.25 NVA_506 STROLLER COVER ’N CARRY BAG Fold the stroller, remove the wheels and put them into the pocket of the carrier bag. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 55: Nva_509 Organizer

    6.26 NVA_509 ORGANIZER www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 56: The Use Of Stroller

    THE USE OF STROLLER ® NOVA 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 PREPARATION OF THE USER...

  • Page 57: Preparation Of The Stroller

    It is forbidden to force child to keep specific position because he/she will feel uncomfortable and it may lead to wrong posture. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 58: How To Use Vest

    If, however, we want to stabilize the user's body properly, we should use a dynamic ® orthopedic vest, e.g. a Flex-Point vest, which does not cause the breathing difficulty for the user. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 59 3) Special attention should be paid to ensuring that the entire foot of the user has stable support. If the device is not equipped with a foot support, the user's feet must rest firmly against the ground. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 60 The vest must always be dry before usage If you have any doubts or questions about the use of the vest, please contact your doctor or physiotherapist. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 61: Safety Rules

    8. SAFETY RULES ® NOVA 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 62 Remember that all the loads hung on the push handle may cause the stroller to lose its balance. The weight of user should not be bigger than maximal weight described on page 10 where you will find information regarding this issue. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 63: Term Of Warranty

    MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ® The stroller NOVA , 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 64 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;...
  • Page 65 Manufacturer takes responsibility only for hidden faults or damages which appeared despite the fact that user complied with the guidelines. In case of any damages, it is essential to contact the person who sold you the product. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...

  • Page 66: Labelling

    QR CODE after scanning, it directs BARCODE you to the product’s website DATE OD PRODUCTION MANUFACTURER ADDRESS MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LOAD LABELLING ON THE PRODUCT look up SERIAL NUMBER IN BARCODE FORM SERIAL NUMBER www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
  • Page 68 MANUFACTURER Akces-MED Ltd. Jasionka 955B 36-002 Jasionka tel. +48 17 864 04 70 e-mail: export@akces-med.com BDO: 000031619 Authorised Dealer Date of issue: 06.05.2019 The last update: 09.02.2021 © Sławomir Wroński 2021...

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