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Able Assist User Manual  

 

(Ref: PT004_IFU Issued 01/17) 

 

Folding the Able Assist (PT005) 

The PT005 comes with a folding facility to allow 

for compact to storage. 

To unfold the Able Assist: 

1.  Undo the Velcro strap holding the frame 

together. Ensure that the Castor Brakes are 

not applied.

 

 

2.  Fold out the frame, and push down on the 

centre of the footplate with your foot if 

required. 

 

3.  Lift up the grab handle and secure by 

inserting the locking pin. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To fold the Able Assist: 

1.  Pull out the locking pin and fold down 

the Hand Rail. 

 

 

2.  Fold up the frame. Lift up the centre of 

the footplate if required, being careful 

to avoid any pitch points. 

 

3.  Secure the frame in storage by 

wrapping around the Velcro strap. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Able Assist PT003

Page 1: ...es them with the opportunity to enjoy an outing with family and friends Our goal is to develop a range that willprovide individuals with a chance toenjoyeverydaylife Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd Heathfield Lane Birkenshaw West Yorkshire HX59JP Tel 44 0 8450600333 Email info drivedevilbiss co uk www drivedevilbiss co uk Able Assist Transfer Aids User Manual Dealer Stamp ...

Page 2: ...ough standard doorways The Transfer Aid can be wheeled directly up to a toilet with wheels positioned either side of the W C offering the User more dignity To sit down the above process is reversed Note Model PT004 Able Assist User Transfer Aid has adjustable width legs enabling the Aid to be positioned around wider riser recliner armchairs Model PT005 can be folded and stored away when not in use...

Page 3: ... Description Seat Pad Knee Pad Hand Rail Push Handle Push Handle Footplate Castor Wheel Sling Attach ment Sling Attach ment Model Identification PT003 Able Assist with Rigid Legs PT004 Able Assist with Adjustable Legs PT005 Able Assist with Folding Facility ...

Page 4: ...ors by pressing down on the locking tab 4 Flip up the Seat Pads so the User can occupy the Able Assist 5 The User s feet should be positioned on the footplate The User should then grap the hand rail Using the assistance from the handrail the User should now be able to stand and push the front of their lower legs against the knee pad 6 Once the User is fully stood the Seat Pads should be lowered so...

Page 5: ... PT005 have fixed width legs 3 Apply the brakes on the rear castors by pressing down on the locking tab 4 Ask the User to stand up using the Hand Rail as assistance Lift up the Seat Pads 5 The User can now slowly lower themselves in to the seat using the Hand Rail for assistance The carer should hold the Able Assist with by the push handles during this operation 6 The User should now remove their ...

Page 6: ...e User to place their feet on the footplate Flip up the Seat Pads and apply the Castor Brakes 3 The User should grab the Hand Rail with both hands and use this to assist them with standing as shown below 4 Once the User is fully stood up the carer should flip down the Seat Pads and user can then perch on the pads 5 The carer can then remove the brakes and propel the Able Assist including the User ...

Page 7: ...h their feet on the floor 2 Spread the legs if required and get the User to place their feet on the footplate Flip up the Seat Pads and apply the Castor Brakes 3 The User should grab the Hand Rail with both hands and use this to assist them with standing as shown below 4 Once the User is fully stood up the carer should flip down the Seat Pads and user can then perch on the pads 5 The carer can the...

Page 8: ...e Drive DeVilbiss accepts no liability for damage or injury as a result of third party accessories being used Knee Pad Adjustment PT004 Only The Knee Pad on the PT004 can be adjusted for height and angle To adjust the angle loosen the two dome head nuts with a spanner on both sides of the frame as shown below Reposition the Knee Pad to the required angle and then retighten the nuts using the spann...

Page 9: ...he Castor Brakes are not applied 2 Fold out the frame and push down on the centre of the footplate with your foot if required 3 Lift up the grab handle and secure by inserting the locking pin To fold the Able Assist 1 Pull out the locking pin and fold down the Hand Rail 2 Fold up the frame Lift up the centre of the footplate if required being careful to avoid any pitch points 3 Secure the frame in...

Page 10: ... 36cm w x 25cm h Knee Pad Height from Base Plate 17 41cm 25 49cm 19 43cm Handle Height from base 85cm 90cm 87cm Seat Height from floor 62cm bottom 67cm top 62cm bottom 67cm top 59cm bottom 77cm top Chassis Length 75cm 87cm 79cm Chassis Width front 46cm 52cm 46cm Chassis Width back 61cm 50cm 61cm Chassis Width internal 35cm 49 76cm 34 5cm Plain Castors front 7 5cm 7 5cm 7 5cm Brake Castors back 7 5...

Page 11: ...s inspected annually by a competent person The Able Assist transfer aids are designed for minimal maintenance Weekly Checks The following weekly checks are recommended Check the brakes and the secure fixing and manoeuvrability of the castors Check that the transfer aid is stable i e all four castors are touching the floor The Seat and Knee Pads are secure and not loose or damaged The Castor Wheels...

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