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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.
Contents Introduction....................................4 1. The purpose of user manual...............................5 2. Indications and contraindications for use........................5 3. General characteristic................................7 4. Size table....................................8 5. Assembly....................................9 6. How to use standing frame..............................18 6.1 Height adjustment...............................20 6.2 Feet adjustment................................21 6.3 Knee supports adjustment............................22 6.4 Pelvic belt adjustment..............................24 6.5 Chest belt adjustment - accessories........................25 7.
Introduction ASTRIDE™ is a modern static standing frame with an abduction function. Its improved and lighter version allows for a wide range of adjustments within the feet, knees, and torso area, enabling fully safe and proper positioning of the user’s body in a standing position.
User manual should be kept in easily accessible place. It is designed for people who look after the disabled , and for both doctors as well as physiotherapists who operate the device. Before using the ASTRIDE™ , standing frame, user is obliged to familiarize himself / herself with user manual.
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2. Indications and contraindications for use Contraindications: While standing upright, the user who is in a standing position should be closely monitored. The therapy should be discontinued in case of such side effects as: turning pale, sweating or fainting, joint strain and the resulting deformities of\ the body.
3. General characteristic TRAY WITH SMOOTH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PELVIC BELT WITH PELVIC ROTATION FUNCTION STANDING FRAME COLUMN ADJUSTABLE IN HEIGHT, SUPPORTED BY A GAS SPRING KNEE SUPPORTS WITH SOFT KNEE CAPS, INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE FOR HEIGHT, DEPTH, INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE LOWER LIMB SPACING FOOT STABILIZERS WITH SAFETY STRAPS THE ABDUCTION FUNCTION...
5. Assembly FRAME WITH WHEELS COLUMN WITH GAS SPRING TRAY KNEE SUPPORTS WITH GUIDES PELVIC BELT FRAME AND GUIDES PELVIC BELT ACCESSORIES CHEST BELT GUIDES CHEST BELT...
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5. Assembly ATTENTION! INFORMATION! Before insert the column, note whether the height graduation of the table has the correct direction (the graduation values are larger towards the bottom). ATTENTION! Make sure that plates are lead in standing frame column properly. CHARACTERISTIC CLICK...
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5. Assembly INFORMATION! It will be helpful to extend the column to install the upper gas spring attachment. CHARACTERISTIC CLICK ATTENTION! After installing the gas spring, tighten the height adjustment knobs of the column. INFORMATION! Knee pellet guides are asymmetrical. The shorter guide arm is inserted into the column.If you want to gain a greater range of depth adjustment, the guides can be inserted in reverse.
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5. Assembly ATTENTION! After the knee supports assembly, make sure to tighten the knobs properly.
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5. Assembly ATTENTION! After the pelvic belt assembly, make sure to tighten the knobs properly UWAGA! Before using the product, make sure that the fasteners on both sides of the pelvic belt are properly fastened.
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5. Assembly INFORMATION! Using the spanner key included in the kit, tighten the two nuts located under the table top. spanner key 10...
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5. Assembly Chest belt assembly - accessories ATTENTION! To install the chest strap, it is necessary to remove the table. A hex key is included. hex key 3 INFORMATION! Remove only the two caps located under the table top, on the arm where the chest belt guides will be mounted.
6. How to use standing frame INFORMATION! The elements of standing frame are adjusted by knobs. 6.1 Height adjustment INFORMATION! There is a pictogram on the column with a scale that indicates the height from the feet to the tray. INFORMATION! To reduce the height of the standing frame, loosen the knobs located on the column of the...
6. How to use standing frame ATTENTION! After the adjustment, make sure to tighten the knobs properly. 6.2 Feet adjustment INFORMATION! The feet are independently adjustable: spacing, ź front and back movement, ź rotation. ź On the platform there is an infographic telling the value of the angle of the lower limbs abduction depending on the height of the user and the points of attachment of the feet to the slides.
6. How to use standing frame FRONT AND BACK MOVEMENT AND ROTATION ADJUSTMENT SPACING ADJUSTMENT SPACING ADJUSTMENT ATTENTION! After the adjustment, make sure to tighten the knobs properly. 6.3 Knee supports adjustment INFORMATION! The knee supports are independently adjustable: in height, ź...
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6. How to use standing frame HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WIDTH ADJUSTMENT hex key 4 INFORMACJA! The soft element of the knee support can be adjusted by the included hex key. UWAGA! After the adjustment, make sure to tighten the knobs properly.
6. How to use standing frame 6.4 Pelvic belt adjustment INFORMATION! Pelvic belt can be independently adjusted: in width, ź in depth, ź in height. ź The belt's circumference is regulated by velcro elements and additional belts fastened circumferentially with adjusters. DEPTH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT...
6. How to use standing frame 6.5 Chest belt adjustment - ACCESSORIES INFORMATION! Chest belt can be independently adjusted: in height, ź in width, ź in depth. ź The belt's circumference is regulated by velcro elements and additional belts fastened circumferentially with adjusters.
7. The use of standing frame ATTENTION! Before using the ASTRIDE standing frame, read this user manual. Before each use, prepare the user and the device! 7.1 Preparation of the user Before using the product, it is essential to make sure that: user's outfit is light and comfortable sporty clothes are advisable, ź...
7. The use of standing frame ATTENTION! Before using the standing frame, make sure that all the belts and other elements have been properly adjusted, and all the knobs and fastenings of the adjustable elements are firmly tightened. The standing frame will fulfil its function properly only when it is adjusted to the size and needs of the user.
It is highly important to consult either doctor or physiotherapist in order to make right decision concerning the choice of ASTRIDE and its size. It is also essential to familiarize with the guidelines described in user manual before using the device.
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8. Safety rules 12. Before using the standing frame, remove all paper and plastic packaging. The packaging is not a toy! Keep away from children and animals. ATTENTION! Incorrect product adjustment can lead to such side effects as fainting, body deformities, joint overload, etc.
(ph. +48 17 864 04 77, e-mail: export@akces-med.com). 10. Maintenance and cleaning The standing frame ASTRIDE , which is a medical device, should always be kept clean and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The standing frame should be kept in a clean, dry and ventilated room.
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ATTENTION! Remember that upholstery has to be always dry before using! The manufacturer of the standing frame, Akces-MED Ltd., is not responsible for any damages caused by using unsuitable cleaners. Before using it is necessary to: clean wheels, ź...
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10. Maintenance and cleaning 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 the Check: In case of any damage or defects, product.
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10. Maintenance and cleaning 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 Once a month. Wheel axles, quick Check: Clean the wheels when dirty.
11. Labelling Declaration that the product meets the essential Dry vertically requirements Catalog number Do not chlorinate Serial number Do not iron Do not dry in a drum dryer Please read the manual instructions before use You need to take special precautions Do not bleach Manufacturer Careful! Delicate content...
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