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Helium User’s Manual March 2010

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PART 1 : OPERATION DIAGRAMS ............................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 7

PART 2 : OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 9

2.1

Positioning - Seated ................................................................................................9

2.1.1

Footplate/lower leg length adjustment (Fig. 1). ....................................................9

2.1.2

Chest strap height adjustment (Fig. 2).................................................................9

2.1.3

Seat frame depth adjustment (Fig. 3). .................................................................9

2.1.4

Anti-tip tubes (Fig. 4). ........................................................................................10

2.1.5

Back angle adjustment (Fig. 5). .........................................................................11

2.1.6

Backrest angle “compensation” system (Fig. 5).................................................11

2.1.7

Backrest height adjustment (Fig. 6). ..................................................................11

2.1.8

Wheel locks (Fig. 7). ..........................................................................................11

2.2

Standing Up ...........................................................................................................12

2.2.1

Preparing to stand. ............................................................................................12

2.2.2

The Standing Process (Fig. 8). ..........................................................................12

PART 3: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 16

3.1

Use of Wheelchair..................................................................................................16

3.2

Transporting ..........................................................................................................16

3.3

Cleaning .................................................................................................................17

3.4

Maintenance...........................................................................................................17

PART 4: TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 18

4.1

Specifications ........................................................................................................18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Содержание Helium

Страница 1: ...Stand Up Wheelchair User s Manual the H E L I U M ...

Страница 2: ...stment Fig 3 9 2 1 4 Anti tip tubes Fig 4 10 2 1 5 Back angle adjustment Fig 5 11 2 1 6 Backrest angle compensation system Fig 5 11 2 1 7 Backrest height adjustment Fig 6 11 2 1 8 Wheel locks Fig 7 11 2 2 Standing Up 12 2 2 1 Preparing to stand 12 2 2 2 The Standing Process Fig 8 12 PART 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16 3 1 Use of Wheelchair 16 3 2 Transporting 16 3 3 Cleaning 17 3 4 Maintenance 17 PART 4...

Страница 3: ... Part 1 Operation Diagrams Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 2 b Chest Strap Backrest Tension Strap Backrest tubes Single buckle Right strap Left strap Double buckle Chest strap tension adjustment Footrest Length Angle Adjusting Screws Downpost ...

Страница 4: ...arch 2010 3 Figure 3 Seat Rail Upper Seat Rail Lower Back Angle Adjusting Screws 3 1 2 Frame Pivot Mount Figure 5 Figure 6 12 3 Figure 4 Detent Button Anti tips Wheels down Rear Wheel Fore Aft Adjustment Anti tips Wheels up ...

Страница 5: ...Helium User s Manual March 2010 4 Wheel Lock Adjusting Screw Fig 7 Figure 8 Armpit Backrest tube and adjusting screws adjusts in 0 8 inch increments 1 inch Fig 6 ...

Страница 6: ... User s Manual March 2010 5 Knee Block Pivot Mount Fig 9 Retracted position Extended position Seat Rail Upper Seat Rail Lower Safety Lock Figure 11 Pivot Mount Peg Fig 10 Locking Flange Knee Block Pivot Mount ...

Страница 7: ... 2010 6 Figure 12 Mechanical Movement to the Standing Position Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to Stand Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to return to Seated Position Grip areas for lifting Figure 13 B A Backrest Stop Lock Arm Loop Levers ...

Страница 8: ... 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 I...

Страница 9: ...Helium User s Manual March 2010 8 ...

Страница 10: ... 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...

Страница 11: ...e 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 Any time an adjustment is made to the rear wheel mounts th...

Страница 12: ...ut not so 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 It is necessary to adjust the wheel lo...

Страница 13: ...echanisms 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 WARNING Make certain the wheelchair is on a flat and level surface free of any obstacles or ground indentations When preparing to stand make certain the Wheel Locks are engaged Failure to do...

Страница 14: ...t 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 ...

Страница 15: ...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 Enga...

Страница 16: ...urn 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 ultimately achieve the fully seating position Once fully seated the levers can now be locked out in the lower positio...

Страница 17: ...e 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 the back will release to fold down...

Страница 18: ...r 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 whe...

Страница 19: ...ustable sling seat Material 2017 Aluminum Titanium Carbon Fiber Backrest Angle Adjustable angle compensation system tension adjustable upholstery Upholstery Polyester fireproof material M4 washable Footrests plates Height angle adjustable Wheels Front diameter 5 and 6 Rear diameter 24 and 26 Wheel locks Manually applied Propulsion Manual Standing Mechanism Manual assisted standing utilizing gas po...

Страница 20: ...Helium User s Manual March 2010 19 Please return to Permobil 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 ...

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