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1. of exposed Knob spar bar available between the trunk pad assembly and the hip pad LAR gt gt W MT 11 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES continued Supine Knee Accessory The Supine Knee Accessory provides additional support and ease of loading when standing in a supine position Loosen bolts at position 2 with supplied tool Rotate knee cup as shown at right Re tighten bolts to desired position when placing child in Giraffe Loosen knob at position 1 Remove knee assembly Note The knee strap is not needed when using the Supine Knee Accessory It can be wrapped around the back of the knee cup or removed if the Giraffe will only be used with the accessory Insert Supine Knee Accessory Insert the Knee Assembly into the into the Giraffe Tighten knob Supine Knee Accessory Adjust as position 3 needed and tighten knob located at position 4 12 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES continued Lateral Supports and Strap for Hip Pad Lateral supports can added to the hip pad for additional positioning at the time of purchase or later Loosen screws at positions 1 using supplied tool to adjust lateral width Adjust as needed and re tighten screws 1 1 oe i J caa co ol 6 RSs i N i N Hip Pad with Lateral Supports and Strap mounted on Giraffe 13 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES continued Tray The Giraffe tray can be adjusted for both prone and supine use Prone Tray Adjust tray f2. Adjust as needed and re tighten This is also the knee angle adjustment Depth Adjustment Loosen bolt knob located at position 3 using included tool if needed Adjust as needed and re tighten This is also the knee angle adjustment GIRAFFE V2 FITTING ADJUSTMENTS continued Trunk Pad Assembly Mounts on center spar to provide anterior posterior trunk support as well as lateral trunk Support Can be adjusted in height and lateral width Warning Do not allow any portion of the center spar bar to extend above the top of the trunk pad when used in prone Height Adjustment Loosen knob located at position 1 Adjust as required and re tighten Lateral Width Adjustment Loosen screws located at position 2 using supplied tool Adjust as required and re tighten Thorax Pad The Thorax Pad can be inserted into the spar bar for added comfort and support when standing in the prone position 10 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES Shoe Holders and Heel Blocks Shoe holders and heel blocks can be easily mounted to the Giraffe footplates for additional Support and positioning Shoe Holders Heel Blocks Abdominal Pad The Abdominal Pad can be installed for additional comfort and support when standing taller children Slide Abdominal Pad on to spar between the trunk pad assembly and hip pad as illustrated below Tighten knob on back of abdominal pad Note The abdominal pad can only be installed if there is at least 5
3. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury to the Giraffe user Read and understand all user caregiver instructions fully before use The Giraffe should not be used without first consulting a physician Failure to consult a qualified physician prior to use could lead to severe medical problems We recommend that a good standing program be established and supervised by a qualified registered physical therapist Never leave child unattended in unit The Giraffe is designed for indoor use only The Giraffe should not be used on ramps or uneven surfaces Metal parts may become hot if the Giraffe is left in the sun The Giraffe must be verified to be in safe operating condition before each use If your Giraffe appears in any way deficient or if there is any doubt as to it s continued safe use discontinue immediately Contact your healthcare professional or Snug Seat at 800 336 7684 for assistance Keep away from hazards such as ranges fireplaces radiators stairs escalators or thresholds Use only Snug Seat approved components Do not modify your Giraffe in any way or use your Giraffe in any way not described in this manual Adjustments not described in this manual must only be made by authorized Snug Seat personnel When the Giraffe is in use always ensure the Tilt Acuation Lever is removed see page 5 This prevents accidental operation of the gas spring Make all positional adjustments and fully secure each adjustment point be
4. GIRAFFE v2 STANDER USER MANUAL Oy IMPORTANT Do not use the Giraffe without reading and understanding these instructions Failure to understand these instructions could result in a serious injury to your child This product is intended for children from 24 to 48 in height and a maximum weight of 70 Ibs CONGRATULATIONS You have purchased the Giraffe v2 Stander from Snug Seat Inc Please read this manual before using the product and keep the information on hand for future reference as it contains important informa tion Additional copies and updates for this manual may be found at www snugseat com We at Snug Seat strive to manufacture highly functional easy to use peer level products that aid in the proper development of children throughout the world If you have any concerns or additional questions pelase visit www snugseat com or call customer service at 1 800 336 7684 SNUG SEAT nothing compares to a smile July 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings 2 Warranty amp Assembly Instructions 3 Installing Upper Frame Assembly amp Trunk Pad 4 Install Tilt Activation Lever 5 Activate tilt 6 Secure Upper Frame to Base Frame 7 Footrest 8 Knees 9 Trunk Pad and Thorax Pad 10 Shoe Holders Heel Blocks Abdominal Pad 11 Supine Knee 12 Lateral Supports and Strap for Hip Pad 13 Prone Tray 14 Supine Tray 15 Headrest 16 Cleaning Instructions and Measurements 17 General Warnings and Cautions
5. fore putting a child into the Giraffe The Giraffe contains components that could represent a choking hazard for small children Ensure all knobs bolts and tools that might be within reach of a child are fully tightened at all times 2 WARRANTY Snug Seat warrants all of its products against defects in workmanship according to the schedule below Five years Metal framework and gas spring One year All other components 90 days All fabric tires and tubes Snug Seat does not warranty parts damaged by improper installation normal wear and tear neglect accident or misuse ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your Giraffe will arrive in three sections with some very simple assembly required Trunk Pad Upper Frame Assembly If you ordered a tray the tray frame will come pre mounted on the trunk pad Assembly Instructions continued Assembling Upper Frame into the Base Frame Insert Upper Frame into Base Place Trunk Pad onto Center Spar to desired level Tighten knob 1 on back of pad A WARNING When used in prone positions forward facing the top of the center spar should not be exposed above the top of the top of the trunk pad Assembly Instructions continued Install Tilt Activation Lever Insert tethered lever into actuator Lever should click into place Remove tilt activation lever when Giraffe is in use to prevent accidental activation of the gas spring Activation Lever Assembly Inst
6. nts allow the Headrest to reach many support positions Use included tools and knobs to adjust as needed 16 poo gt A F 4 gt CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Wipe the Giraffe with a damp cloth to clean Use mild wee detergent if necessary but avoid harsh cleaners as they e ae may damage the Giraffe s surface To avoid corrosion S aA do not soak or immerse the Giraffe metal parts in liquids of any kind a n MEASUREMENTS Standard System Early Intervention System Frame Length 32 32 Frame Width 21 21 Axilla to foot Min Max Prone 2 36 18 27 Axilla to foot Min Max Supine 25 Y2 3472 167 2 25 2 Trunk Pad Width x Length 64 4 3 V2 6 4 3 72 Pelvic Support Width x Length 9 34 2 Q9 3 V2 Positioning Angle 80 80 Lateral spacing Trunk pads Min Max 51 2 9 5 2 9 Lateral spacing Pelvic pads Min Max 8 12 8 12 Tray Dimensions Width Depth 21 19 21 19 User Height Min Max 34 48 24 36 Maximum User Weight 70 Ibs 70 Ibs Other sizes available for special order Made in USA 17
7. rame and tray receiver tubes as illustrated below Using bolt Knob located at position 2 on both sides position the tray receivers as shown Using tray angle locking levers at position 1 position the tray frame as shown above Note For best results leave one receiver tube slightly loose Mount Tray Top Loosen tray top locking levers located at position 3 Insert tray top into tray receiver tubes and tighten tray top locking levers position 3 Tighten both tray receiver tubes position 4 14 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES continued Supine Tray Adjust tray frame and tray receiver tubes as illustrated below A H UNTA Le te oe a Wii yi META i 2 Using the tray angle locking levers Using bolts knobs located at position 2 located at position 1 position tray adjust tray receiver tubes as shown above frame as shown above Note For best results leave one receiver tube slightly loose Mount Tray Top Loosen tray top locking levers located at position 3 Insert tray top into tray receiver tubes and tighten tray top locking levers position 3 Tighten both tray receiver tubes position 4 15 GIRAFFE V2 ACCESSORIES continued Headrest Provides head support when used in the supine position Install headrest assembly position 1 onto center spar position 2 Tighten knob position 3 Ensure Spar Bar is fully inserted into the Headrest Receiver Three pivot poi
8. ructions continued Tilt platform parallel to floor to make further assembly easier Press Tilt Activation Lever in and down as illustrated below Raise platform parallel to floor Assembly Instructions continued Secure Upper Frame to Base Frame 1 Insert supplied bolt washers and nut positions 1 4 into hole in base frame in the same order as illustrated below Tighten fully 2 Tighten both set screws position 5 as shown below Congratulations Your Giraffe V2 is fully assembled GIRAFFE V2 FITTING ADJUSTMENTS Note Adjustments on the Giraffe are made using a combination of tools and quick adjustment knobs Make all adjustments and ensure that all movable parts are fully tightened before putting a child in the Giraffe FOOTREST The Giraffe footrest provides Planar Dorsi Flexion and Height adjustments Planar Dorsi Flexion Adjustment Loosen bolts knobs located at position 1 illustrated below using included tool if necessary Adjust as needed and re tighten Height Adjustment Loosen screws located at position 2 illustrated below using included tool Adjust as needed and re tighten Flexion GIRAFFE V2 FITTING ADJUSTMENTS continued KNEES The Giraffe knees feature independent height width angle and depth adjustments Height Adjustment Loosen knob located at position 1 Adjust as needed and re tighten Width Adjustment Loosen two screws located at position 2 using included tool
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