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1. CE FLUX walking aid user manual GB HOGGI partnering together to mobilize kids User manual for the FLUX walking aid Contend 1 Common Information 1 1 Preface 1 2 Application 1 3 Declaration of conformity 1 4 Terms of warranty 1 5 Servicing and repairs Safety Instructions 2 1 Meaning of symbols 2 2 Common safety instructions Delivery and Preparing for Use Adjusting and Adaptation Possibilities 4 1 Grab rail height and depth adjustment 4 2 Grab rail standard 4 3 Grab rail with universal handle 4 4 reverse roll lock 4 5 fold for transport Accessories 5 1 Lower arm support with handles 5 2 Bumper wheels 5 3 Drag brake 5 4 Brake with wheel lock 5 5 Anti tips 5 6 Seat 5 7 Hip bottom pads multi adjustable 9 8 Dynamic hip control 5 9 Carrier 5 10 Basket 5 11 Swivel lock Maintenance Technical Data page NO NM NM KN LN W WwW dd 1 Common Information 1 1 Preface Thank you for selecting the FLUX walking aid We have designed this high quality product to make your life safer and easier and we have included this manual to help you use and maintain the product Please read the following instructions to make sure you use this product as recommended If you have any further questions or if you have any problems please contact your health care provider We hope that FLUX walking aid meets your expectation The design as described in these instructions for Use are subject to technical a2. grab rail folded instructions for use and list of tools required accessories as ordered 4 Carefully remove the transport safety items and packaging material Proceed in the following manner to assemble the FLUX walking aid FLUX size 1 3 Take hold of the base frame behind the front wheels 2 and unfold the basic frame as shown Push the folding lever 3 until the lock pins engage FLUX size 4 Take hold of the base frame behind the front wheels 4 and unfold the basic frame as shown Push down the sliders 5 until the red safety hooks lock with an audible click Unfold grab rail as shown 6 e Open the eccentric lever 9 and place the grab rail into the unfolded base frame 7 e Press the snap buttons pull out stop to the inside when placing the grab rail into the frame 8 Insert the grab rail as far as possible into the frame until the pull out stops 9 engage on the left and right side Caution The pull out stop determines the maximum possible height of the grab rail no adjustment may be made beyond this area Slide the grab rail to the desired height and close the eccentric lever 9 on both sides of the basic frame Caution Check sufficient clamping by loading the grab rail according the maximum load capacity see 7 technical data e When the lever is opened you can set the closure strength of the eccentric lever by adjusting the knurled nuts 10 Be su
3. Make sure that your child does not lean too far out of the walker in order to reach objects in front to the side or to the rear of the FLUX walking aid A shift in the centre of gravity might cause the FLUX to tip over Caution The grip bar may not be used as a seat surface since otherwise there is a risk of tipping Caution Frame parts and the carrier may not be used as a seat surface or to stand on otherwise there is a risk of tipping Caution Do not expose the FLUX walking aid to sun or other heat sources oven radiator sauna etc frame parts and handle grips could be heated up and cause burn injuries Caution Please keep packaging material away from children Plastic packaging presents the danger of suffocation Information Clean all frame components and plastic parts using only standard household cleaning agents Information Notice the maximum width of the FLUX walking aid door clearance See also 7 technical data and type label attached to the product Information Should any defects become obvious please contact your authorized HOGGI dealer to eliminate them We also recommend that you should service your FLUX by your authorized dealer every twelve months Information Whenever you change any settings on the FLUX walking aid make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 3 Delivery and Preparing for Use i The original package contains the following components base frame folded
4. e walker do not hold on to other parts than the ones described especially the folding mechanism because otherwise there is a risk of pinching FLUX size 4 Depress the top of the red safety hooks 21 on both sides of the frame before unfolding Push the sliders upwards until they are unlocked Take hold of the walker s grab rail as shown 22 and lift it or tilt the walker onto the rear wheels The anterior frame will fold in You will achieve an especially small folding size if you detach and fold in the grab rail Please proceed in the reverse order as described under Delivery and Preparing for Use Caution During folding the walker do not hold on to other parts than the ones described especially the folding mechanism because otherwise there is a risk of pinching 5 Accessories All accessories which are not installed by the manufacturer must be installed by trained technicians The following notes on installation are for your information but should be performed by trained technicians 5 1 Lower arm support with handles 2 axial or 3 axial adjustable version The lower arm supports with vertical hand grips 23 26 have been designed for users who are unable to support themselves on their ex tended arms and who feel safer using their forearms for support The 3 axial version 23 is adjustable in an aditional vertikal axle The height of the forearm pads and the vertical grips can be adjusted tog
5. ether with the grab rail The forearm pads 24 can be connected with the handle in three dif ferent positions The distance between forearm pad and grip should be adjusted in order to avoid pressure points and cramped postures With the clamping brackets 25 the forearms pad and handle can be adjusted to the desired position Make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened You may only adjust the grips forearm pads within the area shown here 26 After the adjustment retighten the screw connections Caution Adjusting the lower arm support with handles to the outside and beyond the grip bar is not permitted there is a risk of tipping 5 2 Bumper wheels Bumper wheels 27 protect furniture and door ways and minimise the risk that the walker could get caught by obstacles 5 3 Drag brake The drag brakes 28 can be used to control deceleration The pressure of the drag brakes on the hub and thus the rolling speed of the tires can be varied by loosening or tightening the interior set screws 29 5 4 Brake with wheel lock The wheel lock allows the patient to both control the braking and to park the FLUX safely To lock the brakes pull the brake handle 30 completely and engage the retaining claw with your index finger To loosen the wheel lock pull the brake handle out slightly so that the retaining claw will open 10 FLUX size 1 3 If the braking function is insufficient readj
6. ible for the user to position him or herself superbly in the push bar area Many users tend to want to support themselves to the rear These pads bring the user once again into the anterior area of the grip bar and thereby into an upright position The width and angle of the pelvic supports can be adjusted too The centre support can be removed if especially narrow settings are desired By combining two sets of clamping brackets 38 the Hip bottom pads can be adjusted to various positions and angles Make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 5 8 Dynamic hip control The Dynamic hip control supports free walking by fixing the user with the hip belt It is also possible to use a custom made body shaped fixation corset or belt supplied by an orthotest 5 9 Carrier The carrier 40 is attached to the top of the front frame in the same way as the seat 36 and can be used together with the mounted seat To achieve a compact folding package the carrier can be folded away Caution The carrier may be used together with ant tips only 12 Carrier size 1 fits on FLUX size 1 and 2 Carrier size 3 fits on FLUX size 3 and 4 The carrier will deliver with a tension strap to fix school bags and simi lar Caution A N The maximum load capacity of the storage basket and the carrier is 5 kg 5 10 Basket Apart from practical use the storage basket can be used for thera peutic purposes e g to p
7. lterations without notice 1 2 Application FLUX walking aid is a so called posterior walker which is used in the reversed direction This provides an optimum freedom for the legs in the forward direction The FLUX walking aid helps children or adolescents use the strength and support of their upper extremities to assist their compromised lower extremities in walking The walker is to be used to aid the child in learning the sequence of movements involved in walking and thus increase their range of mobility It is indicated for walking training in the case of diseases or injuries that involve both a disturbance in the locomoter system and imbalance asynergia The design promotes an upright posture when standing or walking and thereby differs from traditional walkers in that it requires the user to employ more natural movements and can greatly simplify the user s ability to stand establish a sense of balance and walk 1 3 Declaration of Conformity HOGGI GmbH as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the FLUX walking aid conforms to the requirements of the 93 42 EEC Guidelines 1 4 Terms of Warranty Warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified conditions and for the intended purposes following all manufacturer s recommendations 1 5 Service and Repairs Service and repairs on the FLUX walking aid should only be carried out by authorized HOGGI dealers Should any problems arise please con
8. planations become necessary or if you have further questions please contact your HOGGI dealer Attention The product may be used only on solid level ground Attention FLUX is a therapeutic appliance and may be used indoor and under supervision only FLUX size 4 can be used outdoors providing the optional brake with wheel lock has been installed Caution While folding the walker do not hold on to other parts than the ones described especially the folding mechanism because otherwise there is a risk of pinching Caution All adjusting levers are fastened finger tight without using tools Caution Observe the maximum load for each model refer to Technical Data gt Hl SAP BBB P PPP De Caution The maximum load capacity of the storage basket and the carrier is 5 kg Caution Attaching heavy bags or other weight can affect the stability adversely Caution The pull out stop determines the maximum possible height of the grip bar no adjustments may be made beyond this area Caution Check sufficient clamping by loading the grab rail according to the maximum load capacity see 7 technical data Caution The depth of the grip bar must be checked and possibly corrected after every adjustment in height otherwise there is a risk of tipping forward See picture 10 Caution Adjusting the lower arm support with handles to the outside beyond the grip bar is not permitted since then there is a risk of tipping Caution
9. re to tighten any screws you have undone previously Finally you may adjust the depth of the grab rail evenly on both sides and tighten the hexagon socket head cap screw on both sides 11 FLUX size 1 3 The depth of the grab rail must be set so that the anterior edge of the grip or the lower arm support pads on the grab rail lies behind the caster forks by at least the length of A If bumper i wheels are used the measurement of A must be increased with one centimetre It is best to check this 12 by placing the castor forks of the FLUX against a smooth door and measuring the space from the door leaf to the grip i e forearm pad _ FLUX size 4 no adjustment needed Minimum length of A when using FLUX FLUX FLUX size 1 size2 size3 Grab rail standard Grab rail with universal handle Grab rail with lower arm support Caution The depth of the grab rail must be checked and possibly corrected after every adjustment in height otherwise there is a risk of tipping forward 4 Adjusting and Adaptation Possibilities 4 1 Grab rail height and depth adjustment all versions The height 13 and 14 and depth 11 of the grab rail can be adjust ed to meet individual needs Refer to 3 Delivery and Preparing for Use 7 4 2 Grab rail standard Wy 4 The standard grab rail is shown here in figures 13 and 14 above 4 3 Grab rail with universal handle By loosening the screw connections
10. ront rear wheel dia 15 20 15 20 15 20 20 30 seat height 37 44 54 58 weight 6 5 kg 6 8 kg 7 1 kg 9 kg Turning diameter without accessories 92 cm 106 cm 120 cm 1 5 cm total length with anti tip 10 cm with bumper wheels 1 cm total width with bumper wheels 2 cm Attention Accessories and add ons reduce the remaining load capacity of the FLUX walking aid Manufacturer HOGGI GmbH Eulerstrasse 27 96235 Ransbach Baumbach GERMANY Fon 49 26 23 92 499 0 Fax 49 26 23 92 499 99 e mail info hoggi de Internet http www hoggi de HOGGI GmbH 1910 0007 GB_04 2012
11. rovide a stimulus for the patient to collect things The basket is attached to the carrier by four Velcro straps 42 44 The position of the Velcro straps differ according to the size of the carrier Basket on carrier size 1 upper row approx 4 cm from the upper edge lower row approx 17 cm from the upper edge horizontal distance approx 17 cm Basket on carrier size 3 upper row approx 5 cm from the upper edge lower row approx 17 cm from the upper edge A horizontal distance approx 20 21 cm Caution The maximum load capacity of the storage basket and the carrier is 5 kg 5 11 Swivel lock The caster swivel lock 45 is especially suited for the initial phase of therapy with FLUX models since greater manoeuvrability also requires increased coordination ability on the part of the user The caster swivel lock can be used to make a swiveled front end into a rigit front end To lock the swivel lock turn the lock pin by 90 and let it engage in the designated hole in the castor fork To open the swivel lock pull the lock pin turn it by 90 so that it stays in the disengaged position After loosening the clamping screw the tracking can be adjusted with engaged swivel lock 13 6 Maintenance Your FLUX walking aid is CE approved Herewith the manufacturer guarantees that this medical product as a whole conforms to the requirements of 93 42 EEC Guideline The FLUX walking aid should be checked for correc
12. t function before every use The items listed in the following table must be checked by the user at the indicated intervals Failure to carry out these simple checks may lead to problems arising that could invalidate the warranty Check daily weekly monthly Function test of the brake and the reverse roll lock X Check of screw connections X Visual inspection of wearing parts such as wheels and bearings X Contamination on bearings X Should any defects become obvious please contact your authorized HOGGI dealer to eliminate them We also recommend that you have your FLUX walking aid serviced by your authorized dealer every twelve months Instructions for Cleaning and Maintenance Clean all frame components and plastic parts using mild detergents only lil In most cases wiping with a damp cloth is sufficient Do not use your FLUX walking aid in salt water Keep sand or other particles from damaging the wheel bearings 7 Technical Data Measures cm and weight kg FLUX size 1 FLUX size2 FLUXsize3 FLUX size 4 grab rail standard grip height 48 61 57 81 69 87 82 102 grip width 41 46 51 51 grab rail with universal grips grip height 43 68 51 88 62 94 75 102 grip width 29 41 34 46 39 51 39 51 grip diameter 3 3 3 3 forearm supports with hand grips height from floor 48 69 57 89 69 95 82 110 distance forearms 29 41 34 46 39 51 39 51 frame total length 65 81 88 91 total width 64 69 74 78 load capacity 60 kg 75 kg 75 kg 100 kg f
13. tact the dealer who supplied your FLUX Authorized dealers only fit original HOGGI spare parts For repair and service the following tools are required AN Allen wrenches sizes 4 mm 5 mm and 6 mm Wrenches sizes 8 mm 10 mm and 19 mm Philips screw driver size 2 Your authorized provider 2 Safety instructions 2 1 Meaning of symbols gt P eHe Caution Warning of possible danger of accident and injury Warning of possible technical damage Information about use of product Information for service personnel Caution Therapy product for indoor use only Caution Therapeutic appliance may be used under supervision only Attention Read manual before use 2 2 Common safety instructions gt DPB ED Read manual completely before use Familiarize yourself with handling and functions of the product before use and practice the handling You are responsible for the safety of your child The safety of your child could be affected if you do not follow the instructions of this manual Nevertheless not all possible circumstances and unpredictable situations can be covered by this manual Reason care and circumspection are not features of the product they are required of persons who use the product The person who is using the product and its accessories should understand all instructions and should explain them to every person using the product and its accessories If instructions are not clear and further ex
14. ust the respective brake ca ble with the adjustment screw 31 FLUX size 4 At the exit of each brake housing 32 a cranked set screw leads the brake cable away from the tyre of the rear wheel After loosening the counter nut the pre tension of the individual left or right brake can be adjusted Tighten the counter nut firmly again and ensure that the crank of the set screw shows towards the rear frame away from the tire 5 5 Anti tips The anti tippers 33 increases stability against tipping backward The anti tippers are inserted into the anti tippers holder and secured with the snap button against turning The anti tippers can be swung upwards Caution Make sure that the snap butttons are fully engaged Check with a sharp push on the anti tippers that the snap button is securely located 5 6 Seat The seat 34 is not designed to be a comfortable piece of furniture but as a simple and practicable auxiliary seat which enables the user to rest every now and then while using the FLUX The seat can be adjusted to the different frame sizes by positioning the tube arms respectively _ The seat is attached to the top of the front frame by a set of clamping brackets fi Make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 11 The seat is located in the upright position during walking and could be folded down for use simply 5 7 Hip bottom pads multi adjustable The Hip bottom pads 37 make it poss
15. you can rotate both grips 15 thereby adjusting the distance between grips as well as the grip height refer to 7 Technical Data You may only adjust the grips within the area shown here 16 After the adjustment retighten the screw connections Make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 4 4 reverse roll lock Since children instinctively want to fall backward all the time the FLUX is equipped with reverse roll locks 17 and thus provides optimum support Caution Regularly check for proper function and correct if necessary Worn out or damaged tires must be replaced After pulling the lock pin 18 the reverse roll lock can be swung for ward until the lock pin engages in the deactivated position This makes possible to freely move the walker forward and back s ward A To activate the reverse roll lock just pull the pin The reverse roll lock will be swung onto the wheel under spring load 4 5 fold for transport FLUX size 1 3 Pull lock pins 19 before folding and push the folding levers upwards on both sides Take hold of the walker s base frame behind the front wheel s and lift it or tilt the walker onto the rear wheels The anterior frame will fold in 20 You will achieve an especially small folding size if you detach and fold in the grab rail Please proceed in the reverse order as described under 3 Delivery and Preparing for Use Caution f During folding th
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