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1. Backrest Upholstery Footrests plates Wheels Wheel locks Propulsion Standing Mechanism Hear stabilization Helium User s Manual March 2010 220 lbs 36cm 14 38cm 15 40cm 16 42cm 16 5 44cm 17 5 46cm 18 5 43cm 17 45cm 17 5 47cm 18 5 49cm 19 51cm 20 53cm 21 Rigid fold down backrest Depth adjustable tension adjustable sling seat 2017 Aluminum Titanium Carbon Fiber Angle Adjustable angle compensation system tension adjustable upholstery Polyester fireproof material M4 washable Height angle adjustable Front diameter 5 and 6 Rear diameter 24 and 26 Manually applied Manual Manual assisted standing utilizing gas powered struts changeable according to the client s weight Anti tip wheels optional 18 LIFESTAND Permobil Group Please return to Permobil 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 Helium User s Manual March 2010 192. the back will release to fold down Fig 13 To prevent the backrest from returning to the upright position when lifting rotate the Backrest Stop Locks to the forward lock position Fig 13 a amp 13 b Never lift the wheelchair by the Arm Loop Levers stand up levers or the backrest when folded Please see Figure 13 for the correct lifting points CAUTION After transporting and before each reassembly of the wheelchair after disassembly it is imperative to make certain that all the parts are appropriately positioned and secured in place Helium User s Manual March 2010 16 3 3__Cleaning Before initial use you should clean the chair and remove any latent manufacturing or packing materials Periodically it is recommended it be cleaned on a regular basis per the following CAUTION Do not use rough or corrosive detergents or any high pressure cleaning devices For painted parts wipe down with slightly soapy water on a clean cloth For upholstery use a soft and moistened cloth After use in the rain it is recommended that the wheelchair be dried with a clean cloth CAUTION Sand and seawater can damage the bearings hardware and paint of the wheelchair 3 4 Maintenance It is recommended that your wheelchair be serviced annually by an authorized Permobil dealer Helium User s Manual March 2010 17 Part 4 Technical data 4 1 Specifications Maximum enduser weight Seat width Seat depth Frame Seat Material
3. Stand Up Wheelchair User s Manual DSA vw aL AER SS ES Sach L LIFESTAND TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 OPERATION DIAGRAMS EN ENEE NEEN IH 2 INTRODUCTION WEE 7 PART 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ee 9 2 1 Positioningd Seated WEE 9 2 1 1 Footplate lower leg length adjustment Fig 1 9 2 1 2 Chest strap height adjustment Fig 21 9 2 1 3 Seat frame depth adjustment Fig 3 ee 9 2 14 Antitp tubes Fig 4 EEN 10 2 1 5 Back angle adjustment Fig bi 11 2 1 6 Backrest angle compensation system Fig 5 essere 11 2 1 7 Backrest height adjustment Fig pi 11 SE Nee Nele 1 e E EE 11 AME C IEEE IT 12 22 ieu e l ANa 12 222 The Standing Process le Oharin AA AA 12 PART 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS erre 16 3 amp 1 Use lt 1 901 L 22 L Eege EL 16 32 Iransporing vice 16 3 3 e LT Te sine 17 3 4 lau 17 PARTA TECHNICAL DA TA Eee ea 18 41 Eet 1121 E 18 Helium User s Manual March 2010 Part 1 Operation Diagrams Downpost Figure 1 Footrest Length Angle quo i Adjusting Screws Figure 2 Chest Strap S am avid ot mu me Backrest Tension ae p f Figure 2 b Chest strap tension adjustment Left stra Riaht stra j Single buckle 9 H Double buckle Backrest tubes Helium User s Manual March 2010 Adjusting Screws Figure 3 Seat Rail Uppe
4. ately achieve the fully seating position Once fully seated the levers can now be locked out in the lower position To do so simply place your hands on the top of the levers and press down You will feel the Arm Loop Lever lock in position Engage the Safety Locks as described in 2 2 2 4 CAUTION In order to prevent the involuntary actuation of the standing mechanism always remember to place the right and left safety locks Fig 11 in the locked position slid to the rear of the chair Helium User s Manual March 2010 15 Part 3 Safety Instructions 3 1 Use of Wheelchair Transferring into and out of the wheelchair Make certain that both wheel locks are engaged fixing the rear wheels in position Make certain that the two safety locks right and left are engaged preventing the standing mechanism from involuntary actuation see Fig 11 Continue with the transfer activity as you normally would in a traditional wheelchair If possible try to avoid using the Arm Loop Levers as grasping points when transferring Overcoming obstacles on the rolling surface Whenever an attempt is made to overcome an obstacle on the rolling surface it should be done with the help of an attendant The front wheels can be elevated off of the ground by the attendant stepping on the Anti Tip tube on the rear of the chair and simultaneously pulling back and down on the Push Handles While it is not recommended that the chair be ti
5. certain the Wheel Locks are engaged Failure to do so may cause the wheels to roll thereby risking personal injury CAUTION It is advisable to never stand the chair up without an occupant Doing so can endanger the person releasing the standing mechanisms and it is difficult to return the chair to the seated position If this occurs it will be necessary to have an able bodied individual secure themselves in the chair to return it to the seated position 2 2 2 The Standing Process Fig 8 2 2 2 1 Fastening the Chest Strap Fig 2 Please refer to section 2 1 2 Chest strap height adjustment Fig 2 and Chest strap tension adjustment section 2 2 2 2 before proceeding To fasten the chest strap simply place the insert tab into the slot on the receiver Press in until it clicks and is locked in place To remove simply depress the red button in the middle of the receiver and remove the insert tab WARNING Under no circumstances should the chest strap be used as a restraint device in an automobile The user should transfer to a regular car seat and separately secure the wheelchair Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or damage to the wheelchair 2 2 2 2 Adjusting the chest strap tension Fig 2 b Single buckle Double buckle Helium User s Manual March 2010 i After the correct height for the chest strap has been chosen you must adjust the tension of the chest Strap Fig 2 b The chest strap can b
6. ch increments These same screws are utilized to adjust the footplate angle to plus or minus 5 degrees 2 1 2 Chest strap height adjustment Fig 2 To obtain optimum support for the user especially when standing the height of the chest strap can be adjusted The higher the chest strap is moved up the backrest the greater support it will offer It is adjusted by simply releasing its Velcro attachments to the back upholstery and relocating Make certain to weave the backrest straps which are part of the tension adjustable back system through the metal retaining rings found on the chest strap Please note that additional support straps are available if more support is desired Please contact customer service with questions 2 1 3 Seat depth adjustment Fig 3 2 1 3 1 Measuring In seated position measure the Seat Depth measured from the front of the backpost to the back of the knee 2 1 3 2 Seat depth adjustment Fig 3 Adjust the Upper Seat Rail first leaving the screws in the Lower Rail allowing the upper to pivot Then adjust the Lower Seat Rail leaving the screws in the Upper Rail BOTH THE UPPER AND THE LOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED EQUALLY Utilize the following table to locate the appropriate hole position should be approximately 4cm 1 5 less than upper leg length Seat Depth front of backpost to Holes Showing on insert BACK of the knee tube at rear Seat Depth 43cm 17 p Seat Depth 45cm 17 5 Seat Depth 47
7. cm 18 5 2 J Helium User s Manual March 2010 9 2 1 3 3 Center of Gravity adjustment Fig 4 WARNING Increasing or decreasing the Seat Depth can relocate the center of mass of the person in relation to the chair and therefore the overall system s Center of Gravity The end result is that the chair may become more or less stable depending on if it has become shorter or longer After adjusting it may now be necessary to move the rear wheel mount fore or aft to compensate for this change To make this adjustment loosen and remove the two rear wheel mount attaching bolts and nuts with attached connecting tube on either side of the wheelchair frame four bolts total See Fig 4 CAUTION If the rear wheel mounts and connecting tube are moved forward on the frame the chair s Center of Gravity will move toward the rear making the front end lighter easier to tip backward If the rear wheel mounts and tube are moved rearward on the frame the Center of Gravity will move forward making the front end more stable After the adjustment has been made replace and retighten the attached bolts and nuts WARNING Any time an adjustment is made to the rear wheel mounts the balance and operating characteristics of the wheelchair will be altered Caution should be taken when the client once again operates the wheelchair paying special attention to the new balance of the wheelchair 2 1 4 Anti tip tubes Fig 4 T
8. e custom adjusted to each person It needs to be snug enough to hold the torso in position when standing but not so tight that it restricts breathing or over restrains upper body movement Begin with the client seated in the chair and engage the chest strap as described above The tension of the chest strap is simply a function of its overall length The length is adjusted by weaving the straps through the single and double buckles located and affixed to the tension straps of the back upholstery WARNING It is not possible to stand up in this device without the proper application of the chest strap Attempting to do so is dangerous and could result in injury The height of the chest strap must first be adjusted followed by tension adjustment Helium User s Manual March 2010 13 2 2 2 3 The Knee Block Figs 9 amp 10 The knee block provides support for the lower body applying pressure to the upper shin as the wheelchair mechanisms work in concert to raise the body to the standing position It is not possible to stand up without a properly positioned knee block To mount the knee block follow the instructions below Fig 9 Pulling from the top rotate the knee block pivot mount forward from the retracted position to the extended position until is locks in place Fig 10 With the pads facing down hook the left and right locking flanges on the outside of the knee block from below then moving up to the knee block pivot mou
9. he anti tip tubes are mounted to the lower rear of the wheelchair frame When used properly they can prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backward Use of the anti tips are recommended at all times To put the Anti tips in operating position press in the Detent Button unlocking the tube and rotate the tube around so the wheels are in the downmost position The Detent Button should then again lock the tube into place At times it may be necessary to disable the anti tip function For instance to raise the front wheels off of the ground in order to get over a curb or other obstacle In this circumstance simply reverse the above procedure WARNING Because it is possible for the chair to tip over backwards when the anti tips are not in the operating downmost position it is imperative that they are in the operating position any time the wheelchair is in use Failure to use the anti tippers may result in the chair tipping over causing personal injury and damage to the wheelchair Helium User s Manual March 2010 10 2 1 5 Back angle adjustment Fig 5 For improved positioning and user comfort the backrest is adjustable from between 3 to plus 12 To adjust the back angle loosen both Back Angle Adjusting Screws shown in figure 5 Adjust the backrest to the desired angle and retighten 2 1 6 Backrest angle compensation system Fig 5 CAUTION When moving from the seated position to the standing position the chosen bac
10. high as to interfere with lateral movement and reaching of the upper body Generally it is advisable to align the top of the backrest upholstery to about 1 below the armpit To adjust loosen and remove the backrest tube adjusting screws slide the backrest insert tube to the desired height and then replace and tighten the screws 2 1 8 Wheel locks Fig 7 CAUTION For safety reasons it is imperative that the Wheel Locks be engaged whenever transferring into or out of the wheelchair as well as when the stand up feature is utilized Proper pressure must be applied between the wheel lock contact arm and the tire so as to prevent the wheel from rotating It is necessary to adjust the wheel locks periodically and mandatory any time a fore aft adjustment is made on the wheel in relation to the frame The adjustment is made by loosening the wheel lock adjusting screws moving the wheel lock to the proper position and re tightening the screws The screws are accessed on the inside of the sideframes Note that the tire pressure can have a significant affect on the holding ability of the engaged wheel lock It is therefore necessary to make certain the tires have correct air pressure before attempting to adjust Helium User s Manual March 2010 11 2 2 Standing Up 2 2 1 Preparing to stand WARNING Make certain the wheelchair is on a flat and level surface free of any obstacles or ground indentations When preparing to stand make
11. ing forward 2 Locating the base thumb knuckle approximately even with the backrest tube 3 Wrapping the fingers around and under the bottom of the tube Pull up you will feel the Arm Loop lever release from its lock position and begin to rotate As this happens the seat will begin its upward travel Continue to rotate the lever up and forward utilizing an arm motion similar to that of propelling a wheelchair wheel The seating mechanism will rise to achieve the full standing position as the lever continues to rotate and actually begins to travel downward Helium User s Manual March 2010 14 NOTE The standing operation described above represents the optimum it may take some practice to achieve To begin it may be necessary to reposition the hands on the lever in the process of standing It is important that when ordering the chair the appropriately charged gas struts for the client s body weight have been chosen Once fully standing the levers can now be locked out To do so simply place your hands on the top of the levers and continue to rotate forward and down You will feel the Arm Loop Lever lock in position To return to the seated position reach toward the front what is actually the top of the lever grasp it pull up and then back as it rotates Continue until the chair once again achieves the fully seated position NOTE It may be necessary to reposition the hands one or more times in order to ultim
12. k angle may have undesirable results as the chair raises For instance it is possible that a more closed back angle that works fine in the seated position could tend to push one excessively forward when standing Conversely too much of an open starting angle could when standing leave one leaning too far back and unstable The Backrest angle compensation system allows the backrest to articulate as the chair stands either more closed or more open forward or backward in relation to its angle in the seated position This is accomplished as follows The Upper Seat Rail Lower Seat Rail and the Backrest Tube all connect to the back of the wheelchair frame at the Frame Pivot Mount In Figure 5 are shown hole positions 1 2 amp 3 If you prefer that the backrest stay at a constant angle as the chair raises choose hole position 1 If you prefer that the backrest articulate open 7 degrees backward utilize hole position 2 If you prefer that the backrest articulate closed 6 degrees forward utilize hole position 3 After setting the adjustment screw to the selected location make sure that the chair is comfortable and safe in both the seated and standing position and readjust if necessary 2 1 7 Backrest height adjustment Fig 6 NOTE This applies only to backs with back extentions Adjusted correctly the backrest will be high enough to provide proper support in both the seated and Standing position but not so
13. nt pegs Move them up into place then rotate the knee block toward the seat and in position WARNING It is not possible to stand up in this device without a knee block that is properly positioned and fixed in place Attempting to do so is dangerous and could result in injury 2 2 2 4 Safety Locks Fig 11 There are two Safety Locks right and left which are located between the upper and the lower seat rails They can prevent the involuntary actuation of the standing mechanism lt is important that these locks be engaged at all times except for when preparing to stand The Safety Locks engage and disengage by sliding them rearward or forward along the Seat Rail Lower It is best to push and pull with your thumb and forefinger In preparation for standing after all the standing preparations have been made it is now appropriate to push the Safety Locks forward They will disengage and allow the stand up mechanism to operate 2 2 2 5 Mechanical Movement to Standing Fig 12 After completing the above you are now prepared to stand It is best that an attendant read the following instructions to the occupant seated in the chair Engage the Safety Locks as described in 2 2 2 4 above Disengage the Wheel Locks as described in 2 1 8 Mount the Knee Block as described in 2 2 2 3 above Grasp the right and left Arm Loops Levers by 1 Positioning the thumbs and the base of the thumb on the top of the tube the thumb extend
14. p Wheelchair by Permobil You may have confidence in knowing that you have acquired the best in technology from the worldwide leader in mobility products Before operating your stand up wheelchair it is essential to read and carefully follow the below instructions and operating procedures Safety and maintenance 1 Standing environment The stand up feature of this device must only be used on flat obstacle free surfaces and away from stairs ramps slopes uneven surfaces or inclines of any kind 2 Adjustments Adjustments made to a LifeStand stand up wheelchair as described in this document or otherwise must be made by an authorized Permobil dealer Under no circumstance should these adjustments be made by the end user or non authorized personnel 3 Maintenance It is recommended that you complete a weekly and monthly inspection of your wheelchair It is also recommended that it be serviced annually by an authorized Permobil dealer 4 Benefits of a Daily Standing Regimen The use of any stand up device should be done only under the prescription and supervision of a medical professional At the outset it is recommended that your introduction to regular standing be closely monitored by your Physical or Occupational Therapist lt has been documented that the regular and cyclical activity of going from the seated to the standing position may offer many benefits to those that are no longer able to stand on their own The benefits are t
15. pped back any further the Anti Tip wheels hitting the floor it is possible This would be done by rotating the Anti Tip tubes to the up position see Fig 4 Make certain to return the Anti Tips to the operating position when the operation is completed WARNING Make certain that the wheelchair is directed straight up or down the slope Never attempt to traverse or make turns on a slope When going up lean the trunk forward slightly into the incline in order to help prevent the chair from tipping backward When going down lean backward in order to help the chair from tipping over forward 3 2 Transporting WARNING Your wheelchair has neither been designed nor tested to be used as a seat in a moving vehicle Do not sit in the chair in a moving vehicle transfer to a regular car seat or a correctly fitted seat adapted for this purpose Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the wheelchair NOTE When transporting the chair in a vehicle the volume of space it requires can be greatly reduced making it easier and more convenient Please see the following Make certain that the two safety locks right and left are engaged preventing the standing mechanism from involuntary actuation Remove the quick release rear wheels Remove the quick release front casters Fold down the backrest by grasping the pull cord making a fist and rotating your hand This will withdraw the two detent pins from there mounts and
16. r Seat Rail Lower Anti tips Figure 4 Wheels up Detent Button rag Rear Wheel is Fore Aft N Adjustment Anti tips Wheels dean Frame Pivot Mount Figure 5 POS Back Angle mS Es a Helium User s Manual March 2010 Fig 6 1 inch Backrest tube and adjusting screws adjusts in 0 8 ng increments Fig 7 Wheel Lock Adjusting Screw x T D Lors LK S 1 Figure 8 Helium User s Manual March 2010 Knee Block Pivot Mount Retracted position Extended position Locking Flange l Pivot Mount Peg Seat Rail Upper Figure 11 Safety Lock Seat Rail Lower Helium User s Manual March 2010 Figure 12 Mechanical Movement to the Standing Position Arm Loop Levers AN 3 TO Es 28 o d TA Es i L E 4 N pa H lei o e N Sei S T UY R VA To CERE K EE TIN Gi IN D 1 A Bu 1 N E m SE S 7 7 LP emei dun L Le Sch N o s AM N y fi x N A i D Wy y em PN N o ON a A N VS N j ONS 7 N A N Ze H ANZ S le 7 f M IN TE es ES Ts zs Nor Ve Ni l Y d P m d H LA Eon Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to Stand m Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to return to Seated Position Figure 13 Grip areas for lifting Backrest Stop Lock Helium User s Manual March 2010 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new LifeStand Stand u
17. wo fold 1 there is the ability to once again function in daily activities that necessitate standing reaching file cabinets and equipment in the workplace accessing cupboards stoves shelving at home as well as the ability to interact eye to eye and 2 the potential of physical benefits that result from repeated standing these benefits may include improved range of motion bone density circulation bowel and bladder function etc Label LE Compliance of this device to annex I of the EU directive 93 42 EEC is confirmed by this CE label Helium User s Manual March 2010 7 Helium User s Manual March 2010 Part 2 Operating Instructions 2 1 Positioning Seated 2 1 1 Footplate lower leg length adjustment Fig 1 For sitting comfort and to be properly positioned to obtain a standing posture the seat to footplate dimension must be set to the appropriate length When doing so it is important that the seat cushion that client will be using on a regular basis is used When setting the lower leg length the upper leg position should be parallel to the seat rail but slightly elevated from the cushion at the front edge The result is appropriate pressure distribution for the thighs and buttocks when seated and appropriate hip rotation and extension when standing This adjustment is done by removing the Footrest Length Angle Adjusting Screws located on the lower part of the downpost The vertical adjustment is made in 8 of an in
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