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- Page 1 SPECIAL NEEDS STROLLER HARMONY™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper usage of the device only when the product was purchased from qualified 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. The purpose of user manual..........................6 2. Indications and contraindications for use.......................6 3. General characteristic of the stroller........................7 3.1 Standard equipment..........................7 3.2 Accessories..............................8 4. Size table................................9 5. How to use the stroller.............................10 5.1 Unfolding the stroller..........................11 5.2 Folding the stroller..........................13 5.3 Rear wheels..............................15... - Page 4 CONTENTS 6.7 Rear wheels cover / Front wheels cover....................31 6.8 Winter muffs.............................32 6.9 Self-leveling tray............................32 6.9 Organizer bag............................32 7. The use of the stroller............................33 7.1 Preparation of the user...........................33 7.2 Preparation of the stroller........................34 7.3 How to use vests............................35 8.
- Page 5 HARMONY™ is a special needs stroller designed for children with limited locomotor abilities. It holds the most essential features of the special needs stroller, not resembling one at the same time. The proven technical solutions used in the HARMONY™ stroller make it safe, stable and very comfortable.
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Page 6: The Purpose Of User Manual
1. THE PURPOSE OF USER MANUAL The instruction 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. -
Page 7: General Characteristic Of The Stroller
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTIC OF STROLLER 3.1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT 1. Head stabilizers 11. Adjustable push handle 2. Chest supports 12. Bag 3. 5-point safety belts with a velcro fastening 13. Waterproof upholstery 4. Safety rail 14. Foldable frame 5. Abduction block 15. -
Page 8: Accessories
3.2 АCCESSORIES Thigh abduction belts LED lights H harness Sandals stabilizing feet Dynamic ankle stabilizers 4 point safety vest (FP-22) and ankles Rear wheel covers / Umbrella Tray Front wheel covers Footmuff Soft footrest cover Winter muffs Cup holder /... -
Page 9: Size Table
4. SIZE TABLE Symbol Measurement Unit Size 1 [cm] Indicative user height* 100 - 120 Seat width (without pelvic support) [cm] Spacing between pelvic supportt [cm] 17 - 30 [cm] 30 - 35 Seat depth [cm] Seat height Backrest height... -
Page 10: How To Use The Stroller
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. -
Page 11: Unfolding The Stroller
5.1 UNFOLDING THE STROLLER CLICK After installing the wheels, make sure they are installed correctly by pulling hard on them! An example of an incorrectly installed wheel is shown in fig.6, the correct installation is shown in fig.7. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77... - Page 12 After installing the wheels, make sure they are installed correctly by pulling hard on them! CLICK When installing the seat, a distinctive "CLICK" should be heard. Once the seat has been placed on the frame, make sure it is properly installed by pulling it firmly upward! The seat can be mounted on the frame forward or rearward facing.
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Page 13: Folding The Stroller
5.2 FOLDING THE STROLLER Remove the seat by pressing the red buttons on both sides of the stroller and then pulling the seat up. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com... - Page 14 Fasten the folded frame of the wheelchair with a safety lock. www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com...
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Page 15: Rear Wheels
5.3 REAR WHEELS 5.3.1 REMOVING REAR WHEELS 5.3.2 REAR WHEELS ASSEMBLY After installing the wheels, make sure they are installed correctly by pulling hard on them! An example of an improperly installed wheel is shown in fig. 26, the correct installation is shown in fig. -
Page 16: Front Swivel Wheels With Direction Blockade
5.4 FRONT SWIVEL WHEELS WITH DIRECTION BLOCKADE 5.4.1 REMOVING FRONT WHEELS 5.4.2 FRONT WHEELS ASSEMBLY After installing the wheels, make sure they are installed correctly by pulling hard on them! 5.4.3 BLOCKING THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT Blocking the direction of movement: Turn the knob clockwise - wheels locked. -
Page 17: Central Brake
5.5 CENTRAL BRAKE ACTIVE 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.37-38). -
Page 18: Adjustable Backrest
5.7 ADJUSTABLE BACKREST To adjust the tilt angle, pull up the handle which is on the back of the backrest, set the backrest at the desired angle and then release the handle. The setting of the backrest is adjusted gradually. -
Page 19: Adjustable Footrest
Each time you press down on the levers, make sure the seat is locked. Before releasing the levers, firmly grasp the seat of the stroller. It is forbidden to adjust the seat angle when there is a user in the stroller! 5.9 ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST... -
Page 20: The Length Of The Footrest Adjustment
5.9.2THE LENGTH OF THE FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT hex key 4 5.10 FEET STABILIZING BELTS www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com... -
Page 21: 5-Point Safety Belts With Velcro Fastening
5.11 5-POINT SAFETY BELTS WITH VELCRO FASTENING Carefully pry off and remove the plastic cover located on the side of the seat www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com... - Page 22 Insert the bottom belt together with the buckle through the hole in the upholstery located between the backrest and the seat of the stroller Place the plastic buckle on the strap. The same should be done with the second bottom belt.
- Page 23 Put back the previously removed plastic covers on the sides of the seat. Put the middle strap together with the abduction block into one hole in the seat The belt with the abduction block must be secured with the knob on the underside of the seat.
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Page 24: Removable Abduction Block
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 77 +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com... -
Page 25: Backrest Height Adjustment
5.14 BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT After adjusting the backrest to the desired height, tighten all loose fasteners firmly. 5.15 FOLDING CANOPY To mount and demount the folding canopy, put it in the fasteners located on the backrest of the stroller,... -
Page 26: Adjustable Chest Supports
5.16 ADJUSTABLE CHEST SUPPORTS 5.17 ADJUSTABLE PELVIC SUPPORTS www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com... -
Page 27: Head Supports
5.18 HEAD SUPPORTS 5.19 SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT After setting the desired seat depth, tighten all loose fasteners firmly. www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 +48 17 864 04 77 +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com export@akces-med.com... -
Page 28: Armrests
5.20 ARMRESTS 5.21 UNDER SEAT STORAGE BASKET The maximum load of the under seat storage basket is 1.5 kg. Overloading the basket may cause loss of stability of the stroller! The total load of the stroller including the user, the contents of the bag and the under seat storage basket must not... -
Page 29: Accessories
6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 LED LIGHTS Attach the LED lights to the stroller frame in the selected place. 6.2 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. -
Page 30: Sandals Stabilizing Feet And Ankles
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 35 of the user manual. Improper use of the vest and ignoring the safety rules may endanger the user's health and life. -
Page 31: Dynamic Ankle Stabilizers (Fp-22)
6.5 DYNAMIC ANKLE STABILIZERS (FP-22) 6.6 TRAY When adjusting the tilt-in-space function, the position of the tray does not change regarding the stroller. 6.7 REAR WHEELS COVER FRONT WHEELS COVER www.akces-med.com +48 17 864 04 77 export@akces-med.com... -
Page 32: Winter Muffs
6.8 WINTER MUFFS Unfasten the press studs on both sides of the winter muffs, put them on the push handle, fasten the press studs. 6.9 SELF-LEVELING TRAY There is a bag filled with granules attached to the bottom of the tray with velcro. -
Page 33: The Use Of The Stroller
7. THE USE OF THE STROLLER HARMONY™ 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 user before using stroller! 7. -
Page 34: Preparation Of The Stroller
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... -
Page 35: How To Use Vests
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. The design and shape of the vest make it possible for the user to be free to move their upper limbs within the constraints of the user. - Page 36 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 backrest.
- Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Safety Rules
8. SAFETY RULES HARMONY 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 39 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.
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Page 40: Terms Of Warranty
(ph. + 48 17 864 04 77, e-mail: export@akces-med.com). 10. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The stroller HARMONY , 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 ... - Page 41 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.
- Page 42 TECHNICAL INSPECTION Technical inspections should be performed regularly. Before servicing, the product should be thoroughly cleaned to reveal any hidden damage. Frequency What should be checked? What should be done? Remarks Before each use. General condition of Check: In case of any damage or defects, discontinue the use of the product and the product.
- Page 43 Frequency What should be checked? What should be done? Remarks Once a month. Wheel axles, quick connec- Check: Clean the wheels when dirty. tors (if applicable). if the wheels are rolling and if they are not In case of any damage or defects, ź...
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Page 44: Labelling
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... - Page 48 MANUFACTURER Akces-MED Ltd. Jasionka 955B 36-002 Jasionka tel. +48 17 864 04 77 e-mail: export@akces-med.com BDO: 000031619 Authorised Dealer Data wydania: 28.04.2022 Data ostatniej aktualizacji 20.09.2022 © Sławomir Wroński 2022...
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