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dynamic pacer. Instructions for use. dynamic pacer. The dynamic walking aid.
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Please note that gui- delines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product due to differing equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Important information! Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.. Your schuchmann-Team...
Contents. 1. Preparation..................06 1.1 Delivery ........................06 1.2 Safety measures prior to use ................06 1.3 Safe disposal ......................06 1.3.1 Packaging ....................06 1.3.2 Product ....................06 1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use ............. 06 2. Product description................07 2.1 Material information .....................07 2.2 Handling / transport ...................07 2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose ..07...
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Contents. 4.14 Therapy table ....................... 26 4.15 Multi-positioning saddle (MPS) ..............27 5. Use....................28 5.1 As anterior walking aid ..................28 5.1 As posterior walking aid ..................30 6. Repairs and cleaning..............31 6.1 Care ..........................31 6.2 Repairs ........................31 6.3 Spare parts .......................31 6.4 Duration of use and re-use ................31 7.
1. Preparation. 1.1 Delivery On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults and check it for any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your forwarder Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of the forwarder.
2. Product description. 2.1 Material information Individual parts (nuts, bolts and screws etc.) are galvanised, plated with ni- ckel or made from stainless steel. The padded parts are made from PU foam with a fireretardant coating made of expanded Vinyl. The frames are made from steel or aluminium with a stove-enamel finish.
• Hanging on heavy bags or other items can have a negative impact on stability. • For safety reasons, only use accessories and spare parts by Schuchmann, as the product as a whole represents a tested unit. In case of combination of the walking aid with components from other manufacturers (e.g. armrests), the consultant physician must consider the methods of effect of the individual components. In addition, components by other manufacturers must be tested by the medical product consultant for fire characteristics.
2. Product description. 2.5 Equipment for basic model • Standard sub-frame with 4 castors with friction brake, backwards stop, parking brake and directional stability • Top frame for the support of accessories, continuously adjustable using gas pressure spring support • Modular set with diverse combination possibilities for different sub-frames and top frames (not for size 4) 2.6 List of accessories • Accessories bag • Padded armrests and lower arm • Pelvic fixation supports • Hip fixation aid • Function and parking handbrake...
3. Settings. Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made by peo- ple who have been given the necessary instructions by a medical product advisor. Please ensure that none of the user‘s extremities are in the respective area when making adjustments to avoid the risk of injury.
3. Settings. 3.1 Top frame Any top frame can be combined with any sub- frame. In order to mount the top frame onto the sub-frame, press the button (A) and insert the axis of the top frame into the opening on the sub-frame.
3. Settings. 3.2 Sub-frames 3.2.1 Standard sub-frame The standard sub-frame (A) is equipped with four 5 ½“ castors. Every castor (B) is equipped with a parking brake, a friction brake, a back- wards stop and a direction lock (see Point 3.3). Optionally, a distance measurement system (see Point 4.1) is available.
3. Settings. 3.3 Castors / wheels The 5 ½“ castors (A) on the standard and treadmill sub-frames are each equipped with a parking brake, a friction brake, a backwards stop and a direction lock. The combinati- on sub-frame is equipped with two 8“ front wheels (B) and two 11 ½“...
4. Accessories. 4.1 Distance measurement system The distance measurement system (A) shows the distance covered. To reset the distance measurement system to „0“, press the reset button (B). In order to display the entire distance cover- ed, press the reset button (B) for one second.
4. Accessories. 4.3 Push handles The push handles (A) have recesses (B) so that the hip fixation aids or the pelvic fixations can be hooked in using rings (see Points 4.8 and 4.10). The push handles (A) can also be used for the accompanying person, for example to push the user slightly.
4. Accessories. 4.4 Grip rings dynamic pacer. If the is used as an anterior walking aid, it is recommended to mount the grip rings (A) in front of the cross strut (B) of the top frame (C). This creates a stable position and leaves sufficient space for further acces- sories.
4. Accessories. 4.5 Padded armrests dynamic pacer. If the is used as an anterior walking aid, it is recommended that the arm- rests (A) are mounted in front of the cross strut (B) of the top frame. This creates stable posi- tioning and leaves sufficient space for further accessories.
4. Accessories. 4.6 Padded lower arm supports When the dynamic pacer. is used as an an- terior walking aid, it is recommended that you mount the arm supports (A) in front of the cross strut (B) of the top frame. This creates stab- le positioning and leaves sufficient space for further accessories.
4. Accessories. 4.7 Torso support Mount the torso support (A) directly behind the oval crossbar on the top frame. A safety loop is mounted on the front side of the torso support (A). The torso support can simply be opened and closed through plug locks.
4. Accessories. 4.8 Hip fixation aid The hip fixation aid (A) supports people to walk tilted forwards. To fasten the hip fixation aid (A): • Push the loops (B) into the required position on the top frame. • Hook the rings (C) into the push handles (D) (see Point 4.3).
4. Accessories. 4.9 Hip fixation pad The hip fixation pad (A) is mounted onto the hip fixation aid (B). To do this, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull the rear straps of the hip fixation aid (B) through the crossed straps (C) on the hip fixation pad.
4. Accessories. 4.10 Function and parking handbrake (only on the combination sub-frame) Attachment to the sub-frame 1. Clasp the roundish end of the Brake cable (A) in the bracket on Underframe (B). 2. Retighten the cable housing (C) front and bottom and clamp this in the rear end of the bracket.
4. Accessories. 4.11 Pelvic fixation The pelvic fixation (A) provides an alternative to the hip fixation aid (see 4.8) and absorbs part of the user‘s weight. To fasten the pelvic fixation (A): • Push the loops (B) into the required position on the top frame. • Hook the rings (C) onto the push handles (see Point 4.3).
4. Accessories. 4.12 Upper thigh fixation We recommend that you mount the upper thigh fixation (A) behind the torso support on the top frame. The adaptor clamps (B) of the upper thigh fixation (A) differ in external appe- arance to the adaptor clamps (see Point 4.2) of the other accessory parts, but actually fun- ction in the same way.
4. Accessories. 4.13 Ankle fixation • Combination sub-frame: Insert the end (A) of the rod (1) into the hole on the rear wheel (B). Then pull back the white bar (C) and insert it into the recess (D) on the underside of the sub-frame. • Standard sub-frame: Pull the white bar (C) on the ends of the rods (2) back, and insert them into...
4. Accessories. 4.14 Therapy table The therapy table (A) is mounted with the aid of an adaptor clamp (B) onto the top frame (C) of the Dynamic Pacer (see Point 4.2). In order to change the position of the therapy table (A): • Loosen the screw (D) and bring the therapy table into the required position.
4. Accessories. 4.15 Multi-positioning saddle (MPS) • In order to mount the multi-positioning saddle (MPS) (A) on the top frame, press the button (B) and insert the MPS into the recess on the underside of the top frame (C). • In order to remove the MPS, press the button (B) and the safety button (D) and pull the MPS (A) out of the recess.
5. Use. 5.1 As anterior walking aid Orientated to the front The figures show normal positioning. Please observe that the torso support does not tilt and the hip fixation aid or pelvic fixation is mounted behind the user‘s shoulder area. 1.
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5. Use. Leaned forwards The figure shows that the user is tilted further forwards than in the standard position. Here please observe the angle of the torso support and that the hip fixation aid is mounted be- hind the shoulder area of the user. Here the hip fixation aid is mounted on the torso support.
5. Use. 5.1 As posterior walking aid dynamic The user can be positioned in the pacer. so that they face in the direction of the open subframe. This allows freedom of movement. The torso support can, if used, be opened at the front and back (see Point 4.7). 1.
Remove dirt and sand with a little water after the Dynamic Pacer has been used outside. Please also pay attention to our general cleaning and hygiene www.schuchmann.de/dynamicpacer advice. You can find them at Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as solvents, hard brushes etc.
7. Technical data. Dimensions - basic model Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 Recommended elbow height 61 - 89 cm 81 - 119 cm 86 - 124 cm Standard sub-frame 66 cm 71 cm 80 cm Combination sub-frame 76 cm 81 cm Total width Narrow treadmill sub-frame...
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Requirements and test methods - Part 3: Walking frames This declaration of conformity applies only for products with the article numbers stated above and is valid until 20.08.2020. Date 01.04.2016 Signature Name Torsten Schuchmann Role Safety Representative for Medical Products...
- Change status D; Issue 09.2018 9.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying the product This product was manufactured by: Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KG Dütestraße 3 · 49205 Hasbergen Tel. +49 (0)5405/909-0 · Fax +49 (0)5405/909-109 info@schuchmann.de · www.schuchmann.de...
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