Foreword Dear Customer! We would like to thank you for your trust extended to us and for purchasing our product. The head protection Starlight Flex ® distinguishes itself by its quality, security, easy operation and modern design. For optimal use of this aid, we ask you and possible other users to carefully read this operating manual.
Table of contents Table of contents Topic Page Foreword ……………………………………… Table of contents ……………………………… Safety instructions …………………………… Warranty and product liability ……………… CE sign and position ………………………… Indications and prophylaxis ………………… 10 Purpose of use ………………………………… 10 Product overview ……………………………… 11 ………………………………...
Safety instructions Safety instructions The head protection series Starlight Flex ® is CE-marked and fulfils the requirements of the latest directive. It was developed in line with most recent findings. Production is subject to an on-going quality control. Please read this user manual carefully before operating the head protection.
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• safety and as a guideline for the correct ATO FORM head protection is equipped use and maintenance of this product. with an adjustable chin strap. Adjust the This operating manual is an indispensable...
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Safety instructions • • Check all adjustable parts are locked, Clean the head protection series Starlight Flex accordance with the before every use of the aid. ® • instructions given in the chapter Please note the individual and overall „cleaning”. safety relevant information when using •...
It The warranty can only be sustained if the is the customer’s responsibility to return the ATO FORM product is in use in the same item being claimed for under warranty to country where it was purchased and if the address of purchase.
Indications and prophylaxis Purpose of use Indications and prophylaxis • Safety during independent movements The only contraindications to be mentioned and activities, for cerebral paretics, epilep- here are possible skin intolerances to the tics and others at risk of falling. materials used.
Product overview Product overview 8.1 Basic model 1. Outer ring, adjustable to the head cir- cumference 2. Ratchet closure for adjustment 3. Ear straps, padded, adjustable in length and inclination 4. Upper side, anatomically shaped, adjustable 5. Back head plate with Velcro tab for top attachment.
Product overview 8.2 Accessories / options The Starlight Flex is with following options ® available: 1. Closed top 2. Ear protection 3. Forehead protection 4. Chin protection 5. Sunshild 6. Alternative upper side, head circumfer- For a complete overview of our extensive ence adjustable with velcro range of accessories for the Starlight Flex...
Initial operation Initial operation The reseller is to unpack the unit, ensure that the components and accessories listed in the scope of delivery are all present and undamaged, and give the buyer the initial instructions on use of the aid. Above all the reseller should read through the complete present user manual carefully, in order to then explain it to the customer in detail.
Assembly and adjustments 10 Assembly and adjustments 10.1 Basic model The Starlight Flex head protection is de- ® signed in such a way that it can be adjusted to the individual dimensions of the user at different points. The following basic adjustment options are available: •...
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Assembly and adjustments Adjusting the head circumference on the outer ring You have the option of adjusting the head protection to a range of approx. 4 cm on each side by means of the ratchet closure. Fig. 3 Do not adjust the head circumference too tightly, after completing the settings the head circumference can be adjusted slightly using the ratchet closure.
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Assembly and adjustments Adjusting the height of the top The height of the top (4) can be adjusted by max. 1 cm at the front, back and sides. To do this, loosen the Velcro fasteners inside the outer ring (2) at the front and/or sides and move them accordingly.
Assembly and adjustments Re-inserting the padding-inlet The padding-inlet is made of slightly stretchable or mouldable material and can be adjusted very well to the circumference of the head. After completing all adjustments, fix the padding-inlet (6) back into the outer ring (1).
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The correct fit of the head protection 10.3 The correct fit of the head protection The head protection should fit the head without tension or gaps. The head protection is in the correct position when the head protection ring (1) (see illustration) sits exactly above the eyebrows and the back of the head (the occipital protuberance) is well covered by the rear plate (2).
Types and Accessories 11 Types and accessories 11.1 Basic model Article number Model 5582-... Basic model, ear strap padded 5589-... Closed top 5584-... With ear protection 5591-... Closed top, with ear protection Fasteners Standard Velcro fastener (Standard) 5182-02 Fixlock fastener 5182-02-SV Fixlock fastener with safety lock 5182-02...
If any repair work is required on the used if in a faultless condition! Starlight , please contact your specialist ® dealer or the ATO FORM service on tel.: Immediately contact your specialist +49 6093 944-0. dealer in case of any defects! Page 20/24 (37/21)
In these cases, any product liability granted by the manufacturer (ATO FORM GmbH, Zur Lauterhecke 34, 63877 Sailauf, 18 Storage Germany) is voided in advance.
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In environmental protection matters: All packaging parts are re-useable. The cardboard packaging is to be recycled as waste paper. We therefore use paper as filler material. Possible used plastic film of the packaging are made out of PE and are therefore low in pollutant and can either be recycled or burnt.
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Hoists ■ Customized solutions ■ Thank you for your interest in our products. For questions please contact ATO FORM GmbH or your specialist dealer. Your ATO FORM Team ATO FORM GmbH Zur Lauterhecke 34, 63877 Sailauf, Germany Tel. +49 6093 944-0, Fax +49 6093 944-444 E-Mail: info@ato-form.com...
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