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1. The spring system of Meywalk 4 may involve a risk of the walking aid toppling over if used by a very restless user Meywalk 4 rolls very easily and you should always consider potential dangers that the user may roll over to Always hold the tilt bar securely when a user is being lifted or lowered Especially when opening the tilt bar to lower the user you must be prepared for the upward force which gradually increases as the tilt bar rises Never let go of the tilt bar in the middle of a lifting or lowering operation even if taken by surprise by the heavy weight loading Be aware of the higher risk of squeezing your fingers when adjusting the walker If fittings are removed open tube ends may be revealed These may have sharp inner edges and may be dangerous for probing fingers However Meywalk 4 and its acces sories are designed to avoid open ends If a situation with open tube ends should never theless arise it is recommended that they be closed off with plastic plugs Polyurethane foam and foam tubing may not be consumed Please be aware that the upholstery heats up if placed in direct sun light This can cause skin damage if the upholstery is touched Therefore cover up the upholstery parts or protect the walker from direct sun light The walker should only be used on level and firm flooring Avoid loose surfaces such as gravel sand or foliage Be aware of uneve nesses and holes in the flooring as there2. two screws fit all trunk supports The trunk support is available in five variants Circumference 70 90 105 120 and 130 cm Tilt function Warning Do not carry out this adjustment while a user is placed in Meywalk 4 By means of the tilt function the user s pos ture can be changed Turn the middle thumb screw to tilt the support The thumb screw is located at the front of Meywalk 4 While turning the screw you can change the angle of the trunk support and seat up to 15 The tilt function is continuously adjustable Getting in and out Featuring a unique lifting and lowering system Meywalk 4 has made it easier for the user to get in and out Grab the front of the swing bar with both hands and tip it up This way the seat will be lowered approx 13 cm for Medium and 22 cm for Large When the user has been seated close the trunk support and pull up the rear stop The seat is lifted by pushing down the swing bar until it locks with an audible click The integrated gearing in the lifting and lowering system means that the downward pressure need only be about one third of the user s weight Rear stop The rear stop should always be closed in the upright position when there is a user in Meywalk 4 Pull the rear stop backwards out of the seat and turn it upwards Now you can push it down into the locked position Repeat the procedure in reverse order to open the rear stop again The rear stop behi
3. User manual meywalk 4 Model Medium and Large CE meyland smith mobility and more Contents AIF OOUIGTION E 3 CE marking and labels EE 3 Safety PFE CAUTIONS sesicccasccscadecedcessacaiendcasasnesceweesestaceusedsaesineasddessensccvsexescedeneedeesacanccddasseoes 3 POW WOM rUe EE 4 BS i A 4 ANS ace teseh eve cenpcereeate nace estes vauiesd aE aeee SE 4 Joining the top part and botom MaMe E 5 SPRG EE eet 5 Adjustments step Dy step ek 6 UE et 6 AWAY OHNO TEEN 6 e T TUNK SUP OOM e EE T Trunk support replacement c ccccceeecceeeceneeceuceceueeceaceceseeceeeesaeecsueesesessesssaeeseaess T7 PEO O EEN 8 Getting nand DOU ebe 8 BSI SIOD E 8 AH Cla en 9 Si LE 9 LEAD gel 9 Non reverse brakes sccicsscscrociwasnsanisdawedadeand recmatnereronsamsnnmdalGisnevanadencdanadeboontmrorsasnstrensinees 9 Front EE ee 9 Accessories ni ccsexcssvstsacesncancesssdivssannesdeodareennesaesssnessepdanesstedsnedinasal tastedasbaesemenveassssnapedsans 10 PMU TN SUN ee 10 Eaka EE 10 LeO QUIS E 10 SUN AEG DEE 11 PD r le 11 Small swing Re 11 Cleaning disinfection and maintenance cccccceececesececceeeeseeeesseeeeseeeeesseeeesseeeeees 11 PECO WEE 11 DEPOS AN rE E A EEE T 11 KA e in EE 12 Introduction Meywalk 4 Medium and Large are primar ily designed for walking disabled children youths and adults who have difficulty stand ing up without support The user friendly Meywalk 4 is designed for
4. e walker Furthermore all moving parts should function easily and at a low level of noise Should you experience any friction noise or squeaking then have the walker checked by a professional 11 Recycling When handing over or recy cling the walker all necessary technical documentation must be delivered to the new user to ensure safe handling The walker must be cleaned disinfected and checked for damages by a professional before handing over Disposal When your walker is no longer in use and you wish to dispose of it please check the rules and regulations with your local waste management company Manufacturer Warranty Warranty is granted on all defects that are proven to be caused by material or manufacturer fault The warranty period is 24 months from the time of dispatch readiness alternatively time of delivery The warranty does not cover any damage due to normal wear and tear intentional negligent or inexpedient handling or use This also applies if using unsuitable detergents and lubricants Technical data Medium Large Length 93 cm 110 cm Outer width 62 cm 68 cm Inner width 50 cm 5 7 cm Seat height inner leg length 60 84 cm 80 104 cm Trunk support height 101 133 cm 120 152 cm Trunk support circumference 70 90 105 120and130cm 70 90 105 120 and 130 cm Weight without accessories 32 kg 34 kg Max load 130 kg 130 kg Colors Red metallic Black metallic Mater
5. everse brakes The non reverse brake works by the grooved side pressing against the tire preventing the wheel from going backwards The non reverse brake can be engaged disengaged through the snap lock on the upper side of the brake housing Finally test the function of the non reverse brake gel gege ms e e j i i 10 Accessories Anti tip supports Anti tip supports are mounted on each side by first removing the bolts fixing the wheels Use a 6 mm Allen key Place the anti tip support against the outside of the rear fork of Meywalk 4 so that they fall into place in the two rear fork recesses Screw bolts on both sides back on Re tighten firmly Leg divider Fasten the leg divider under the seat bar with the two screws The leg divider is height adjust able Loosen the screw at the front of the central tube Adjust the leg divider to the desired height and re tighten the screw firmly Leg guides The leg guides are mounted on the inside of the wheel frame on either side They are fastened at the rear fork and at the point where the connection tube is connected to the wheel frame Fasten the leg guides with the screws threaded rods and Allen screw heads that came with the leg guides Trunk pad The trunk pad is mounted on the black polyurethane shell of the center box First remove the screws and washers from the shell Then mount the trunk pad using the screws that came with t
6. he trunk pad Hip pads The hip side pads are to be mounted on the uprights Fit the two pipe sections around the stanchion tighten them together using the two screws The hip side pads can be adjusted in or out of the seat by loosening the thumbscrew Tighten the thumbscrew again after adjustment Small swing bar It is possible to reduce the height of Meywalk 4 Medium with 12 cm by replacing the swing bar with a small swing bar Please be aware that the swing bar in this case is locked Remove the swing bar and then mount the small swing bar in the same brackets as the swing bar were installed in Cleaning disinfection and maintenance Meywalk 4 can be washed in warm water with detergent but take care not to wash the foam padding on the rear of the trunk support handlebar and rearstop With time the painted frame may take on a matt appearance if washed with detergent repeat edly If so the frame can be polished with car polish Follow the instructions of the polish manufacturer The frame and plastic parts can be disinfected with standard alcohol based disinfectants The foam padding may not be disinfected It is recommended to regularly check the tightness of all thumb screws nuts bolts and screws Re tighten if necessary Check the parking brake function When the brakes are on it should not be possible to push the walker When the brakes are off it should be easy to push th
7. ials Frame Steel tubing powder coated Fittings Steel powder coated Upholstery Polyurethane Wheels Soft solid rubber tyres on plastic rims with service free ball bearings Heights are measured with half compression of springs Dealer meyland smith mobility and more Meyland Smith A S Industrivej 27 DK 9830 Taars Tif 45 98 96 19 85 Fax 45 98 96 19 86 www meyland smith dk
8. indoor use The maximum body weight of the user permitted is 130 kg With the Meywalk 4 you have purchased one of the best walkers available A higher standard is reached due to its unique design and high quality materials You will be im pressed by the multiple functions Meywalk 4 follows individual body movements and walking patterns Helps the user keep his her torso upright and makes the user feel safe The handlebar supports the user s arms and reduces the strain on them The seat can be lowered when getting in and out The rear stop helps with keeping the user comfortably seated The integrated springs and dynamic seat support the walking function CE marking and labels The type and manufacturer label is placed on the bottomframe Labels must always be readable Replace any unreadable or missing labels as soon as possible The type and manufacturer label is important for the identification of the product and may not be removed The Meywalk 4 is CE marked This guar antees that the Meywalk 4 is in compli ance with all relevant safety requirements specified in Council Directive 93 42 EEC on medical devices The Meywalk 4 was tested by Berlin Cert Pruf und Zertifizierstelle fur Medizinprodukte GmbH at the Berlin Techni cal University Safety precautions Never leave the user in Meywalk 4 unat tended Meywalk 4 is a therapy product and should only be used as such
9. is a risk of toppling over or getting stuck Be especially careful on wet or icy surfaces as the risk of slipping is considerably higher Please check that all parts are securely fastened before using the walker Do not use high pressure cleaning tools or caustic chemicals when cleaning the walker Unlike previous generations of Meywalk Walkers is the Meywalk 4 now equipped with drag brakes non reverse brakes and front wheel swivel locks as standard Prior to first use Meywalk 4 is supplied almost fully assem bled Check that the package contains the following parts Bottom frame with wheels and brakes Top part with seat and trunk support A set of springs according to the user s body weight Accessories as ordered Meywalk 4 parts z Trunk support Handlebar Thumb screw for adjustment of trunk support height Thumb screw for adjustment of tilt function Handlebar adjustment Thumb screw for adjustment of seat height Seat with rear stop Spanner grip for adjustment of upper tube Brake Swing bar Fender wheel Rear wheel Front wheel Joining the top part open the lid push up and turn clockwise and bottom frame before pulling the lid down and off After Place the top part in the tubes on the bottom removal of the old springs the new ones can frame Remember to position the top part so be inserted into the tubes Now the lid can be
10. nd the seat can be ad justed in depth First lift up the rear stop and tilt it backwards This reveals an Allen screw inside the U profile When the Allen screw is loosened the rear stop can be slid forwards or backwards in the external tube After ad justment re tighten the Allen screw Trunk support To open the trunk support push the two pad ded tube pieces inwards and turn down To close the trunk support push the tube pieces inwards and turn up to the locked position In order to open the trunk support turn the two wings outwardly to either side Oppo site when the trunk support must be closed again Brakes The brakes are parking brakes that work by directly blocking the rear wheels with a brak ing pulley pressing against the tire To brake the walking aid pull the brake levers all the way backwards until they come to a definite stop In this position the brakes are self locking The brakes are released by pushing the brake levers forward again Drag brakes The drag brakes work by the roller at the back pressing against the tire First loosen the nut on the Allen screw Then turn the Al len screw to press the roller against the tire Tighten the nut in the opposite direction Use a method of trial and error to find the correct pressure against the tire Test the drag brake function Front wheel swivel locks To activate or de activate the swivel locks pull and turn the pin locks 90 Non r
11. ndlebar to the desired posi tion Fasten the thumb screws lightly If the handlebar is seated correctly it should not be possible to turn it with the thumb screws lightly fastened When you have made sure that the handlebar is placed correctly you may tightly fasten the thumb screws Seat Warning Do not carry out this adjustment while a user is placed in Meywalk 4 Adjust the seat height according to the length of the user s legs Turn the lower thumb screw located at the front of Meywalk 4 The thumb screw features a child lock which is released by simultaneously pressing and turning When released the seat can be adjusted up or down Position the seat at the correct height Hold your hand under the seat bar bottom to make the seat slide easily up and down Re tighten the thumb screw when the desired height has been found Trunk support height Adjust the trunk support according to the in dividual user s height Turn the upper thumb screw located at the front of Meywalk 4 The thumb screw features a child lock which is released by simultaneously pressing and turning When released the trunk support can be adjusted up or down until the correct height has been found Re tighten the thumb screw Trunk support replacement Warning Do not carry out this adjustment while a user is placed in Meywalk 4 For trunk support replacement loosen the two Allen screws in front of the support The
12. that the handlebar points in the direction of fastened again by repeating the steps above the swivelling front wheels in reverse order Spring loading The two springs inside the tubes can be changed to obtain harder or softer suspen sion As a guideline the springs should be fully compressed by the body weight of the user There are five different spring hardness levels corresponding to the following body weight a White springs for 20 45 kg Yellow springs for 45 65 kg Blue springs for 65 80 kg Red springs for 80 100 kg Silver springs for 100 130 kg The springs can easily be interchanged Grab and open the swing bar so that the frame is lowered The tube ends are closed with a lid open the lids to remove the springs To Adjustments step by step It is always a good idea to consult one of our professionals before adjustment of Meywalk 4 Stanchions Warning Do not carry out this adjustment while a user is placed in Meywalk 4 The height of Meywalk 4 is adjusted by way of the black spanner grips Loosen the span ner grips on both sides and adjust the frame to the desired height Fasten the spanner grips firmly It is important that both sides are adjusted to an equal height You can check this by way of the indentations on the tubes Handlebar The angle of the handlebar can be adjusted in three steps Loosen the two thumb screws and turn the ha
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