® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EasyStand Evolv Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Swing-Away Front. . . Shadow Tray . . . . . . . Mobile. . . . . . . . . . . . Pow’r Up Lift Option . Option Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of an EasyStand standing frame! We at Altimate Medical have designed the EasyStand with comfort and happiness in mind. EasyStand Description The EasyStand line of products is intended for individuals who are able to transfer independently or with assistance from a caregiver and/or lifting device. It is a useful tool for rehabilitation, home, school, and work use. EasyStand standing frames support the user from sitting to the standing position.
Safety Precautions • If a user does not meet these specifications and has not been properly fitted by a qualified therapist or physician, Altimate Medical, Inc., does not recommend using the EasyStand. Evolv Medium - is designed to accommodate most individuals from 4’0”-5’6” (122-168 cm) and up to 200 lbs. (90 kg) Evolv Large - is designed to accommodate most individuals from 5’0”-6’2” (152-188 cm) and up to 280 lbs.
EasyStand Evolv Assembly ® ® Videos of EasyStand Evolv assembly & fitting can be viewed at www.easystand.com/videos FIG. 3B FIG. 3A FIG. 1 FIG. 2 Seat Assembly FIG.
For Mobile assembly refer to p. 11 If the Evolv XT was ordered, the unit will be fully assembled except for the tray and back option. Refer to p. 18 for the back option assembly, p. 23 for the tray assembly and p. 9 for the Shadow Tray. For any other option assembly, please refer to pp. 18-26. FIG. 2A FIG. 1- Attach the front caster frame to the front frame with bolts and tighten securely. FIG. 2A- Attach the casters to the rear base frame. Tighten securely using the provided wrench.
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FIG. 4 If the Swing-Away Front was ordered, please refer to pp. 7-8. If the Independent Kneepads were ordered refer to p. 25. FIG. 4- Remove ratchet handle and hardware from the knee bracket. Place the bracket and hardware onto the column in the order shown. Ensure the spacer is placed between the two steel brackets. Place the washer and bracket bolt into the bracket assembly and tighten snug, ensuring the knee bracket moves freely. Do NOT overtighten bolt.
Swing-Away Front Assembly Swing-Away Front for Shadow Tray Tray FIG. 8 FIG. 9 Tray Frame FIG. 7 FIG. 8 H-Frame Crossbar Kneepad Bracket FIG.
FIG. 7- Insert the H-frame into the front caster frame. Insert pins into the holes provided (crossbar should face seat). If the Front Swivel Casters were ordered refer to p. 24. If the Independent Kneepads were ordered refer to p. 25. FIG. 8- Place the kneepad bracket onto the H-frame. Remove the three bolts from the kneepad making sure the plastic insert stays in place. Place the kneepad onto the bracket and insert the top two bolts before inserting the middle bolt. Tighten securely. FIG.
Shadow Tray Assembly ® Shadow Tray Bracket Set-up End Cap Knobs FIG. 10- On the support arm, remove the plastic bag with two mounting bolts and a silver pin. Using a hex wrench, remove the end cap from the Shadow Tray arm. FIG. 13- The knobs on the end of the support arm should be exposed. Rotate the arm down to 90˚. Lock the plunger into place. FIG. 11- Release the plunger by pulling it down, twist to keep it released. FIG. 14- Use a rubber mallet to tap the black cap into the Shadow Tray bracket.
FIG. 15 FIG. 15- To install the support arm, first remove the nut and the washer from the pre-assembled bolt on the arm, leaving the bolt and the two halves of the fitting (one plastic and one metal) in place on the tube. Thread the bolt into the hip plate, as shown in Fig. 16. Once the bolt has been secured and the support arm has the desired level of tension, install the nut and lock washer on the bolt protruding through the opposite side of the hip plate, closest to the user.
Mobile Assembly FIG. 20 FIG. 18 FIG. 19 Mobile Bracket Knee pad Bracket Mobile Bracket FIG. 22 Mobile Assembly FIG.
FIG. 18 Front Frame FIG. 18- Place the front frame onto the wheel frame. Line up the two bolts with the holes on the wheel frame, start both bolts before tightening securely. Wheel Frame FIG. 21 FIG. 19- Attach the casters to the rear base frame. Tighten securely using the provided wrench. Ensure the casters are flush with the rear base frame. The casters are supplied with a locking compound pre-applied to the threaded stem.
Pow’r Up Lift Charging the Battery The EasyStand Evolv Pow’r Up Lift uses two 12 volt sealed lead batteries rated at 2.9 amps each. An EasyStand Evolv can be lifted approximately 100 times on one full battery charge. An audible alarm will sound when the battery is low. Please charge the battery after the alarm sounds. A battery needing to be fully recharged will take approximately 8 hours. FIG. A The EasyStand Evolv can be raised to the standing position while being charged.
Assembly of the Hand Control FIG. C- Assemble the hand control as illustrated in Fig. C. FIG. C ! CAUTION: The Evolv Pow’r Up Option is not designed for continuous use. Duty Cycle 5% Max, 1 min. / 19 min. Raising the Lift - Press the UP (arrow up) button on the hand control to lift the seat. Lowering the Lift - Press the DOWN (arrow down) button on the hand control to lower the seat.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The EasyStand Evolv is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Evolv should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The EasyStand Evolv is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Evolv should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the EasyStand Evolv The EasyStand Evolv is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
Option Assembly Back Option PNG50062, PNG50066, PNG50067, PNG50068 To assemble the back option, remove the 2 bolts from the back, slide the back assembly into the seat assembly as shown. Tighten securely with bolts provided, then add the swing-away arms. Remove the nut and lock washer from the arm. Place the arm onto the unit keeping the arm assembly together. Place nut and lock washer onto bolt on the inside of the unit. Tighten securely to desired level of tension.
Cane Back 16”Wx21”H PNG50492 Cane Back 18”Wx21”H PNG50493 To assemble the cane back option, slide the back assembly into the seat assembly as shown. Tighten securely with bolts provided. Standard Foot Straps PNG30030 Secure Foot Straps PNG30031 Head Support-Short 21”-30”H PNG50240 FIG A Head Support-Tall 25”-34”H PNG50037 FIG B If you ordered the high mount chest vest bracket see p. 21. FIG A- Place head support bracket onto accessories mounting bracket as shown.
A B C D E Remove the nuts and bolts from the pump handle. Insert the handle onto the pump. Line up holes and insert bolts, place nuts onto bolts. Tighten securely.
High Mount Chest Vest Bracket PNG11212 High Mount Chest Vest Bracket with Head Support PNG11212 If you ordered the high mount chest vest bracket and head support, place the head support bracket and the high mount chest vest bracket on the unit as shown. Insert 4 bolts and nuts and tighten securely. See p. 19 for head support assembly.
Large Contoured Chest Pad PNG30000 Remove bolts from chest pad and place onto tray. Tighten bolts securely.
Swing-Away Front Angle Adjustable Tray Black Molded PNG50490 Place tray onto the tray post, insert nut into slot and bolt into hole, tighten securely.
Front Swivel Casters for Swing-Away Front Evolv Medium/Large-PNG50314 FIG. A FIG. A- Place a block of wood under the unit to raise the caster frame. Place hardware onto the unit as shown- bolt, washer, frame, spacer, caster assembly, washer, then nut. FIG. B- It is important to ensure the brackets are assembled as shown, with the angular portion of the bracket pointing outward and away from each other. Tighten securely. FIG.
Swing-Away Front Angle Adjustable Tray Black Molded PNG50490 Place tray onto the tray post, insert nut into slot and bolt into hole, tighten securely.
Front Swivel Casters for Swing-Away Front Evolv Medium/Large-PNG50314 FIG. A FIG. A- Place a block of wood under the unit to raise the caster frame. Place hardware onto the unit as shown- bolt, washer, frame, spacer, caster assembly, washer, then nut. FIG. B- It is important to ensure the brackets are assembled as shown, with the angular portion of the bracket pointing outward and away from each other. Tighten securely. FIG.
Independent Knee pads PNG50384 Independent Roho® Knee pads PNG50385 Swing-Away Front Independent Knees PNG50425 Slotted Washers Curve Up Remove ratchet handle and hardware from the knee bracket. Place onto the column in the order as shown. Make sure spacer is placed between the two steel brackets. Leave the bolt just loose enough to allow bracket to slide freely. Note the position of the grey brackets, the curve must go up.
Roho® Seat Evolv Medium-PNG30183 Evolv Large/XT-PNG30023 Rotating Seat Evolv Medium-PNG50324 Evolv Large/XT-PNG50318 Push the lever under the seat to rotate. Ensure seat is locked into position prior to transferring. Install the seat onto the seat assembly after all the other options are added. Tighten the bolts securely. Hip Supports Medium-PNG50161 Large-PNG50198 Transfer Seat Evolv Medium-PNG30269 Evolv Large/XT-PNG30270 Slide hip supports onto notch and knob under seat. Tighten knob securely.
® Adjusting the EasyStand Evolv Foot Plates ! Caution: Never reposition the foot plates while a user is in the standing position. ® FIG. G FIG. G- Loosen the clamp connecting the foot bracket to the seat post to adjust the foot plate height and plantar/dorsi. Position the height of the foot bracket so the user’s knee is as close to the seat pivot as possible. The femur should be resting on the seat, at a slight downward angle. FIG. H Tighten the clamp securely.
Hip Supports FIG. J FIG. J- The hip supports are optional and can be removed for transferring. The hip support width can be adjusted by loosening the knobs underneath the seat. Loosen the knob on the side of the unit to adjust the hip support width. Always tighten securely. The hip supports have a number of attachment holes on the back of the pad which will allow for additional positions vertically and horizontally. The pads may also be bolted on at a straight, 90º, 180º, or 270º position.
Seat Depth/Back Angle FIG. L ! Caution: These adjustments are only to be made while the unit is in the seated position. FIG. L- Loosen the knob on the seat tube located under the seat. Do not unscrew seat depth knob all the way when adjusting the seat. Depress the spring button and position the back so that the hip pivot is located as close as possible to the user’s hips. Tighten the seat depth knob securely. FIG. M Note: Adjust back angle after each seat depth position change. FIG.
Shadow Tray Adjustments ® Tray Depth Adjustment Chest Pad Height Adjustment FIG. B Support Arm Locking Mechanism FIG. A Set Screw FIG. A- To adjust chest pad height, loosen knob and move to desired position. Tighten securely. FIG. B- To adjust the depth of the front pad and tray, loosen the knob located below the tray. Move the front pad to the user’s desired position and tighten the knob. To flip the tray up, pull out and twist the locking mechanism and lift.
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Perfect Fit Guide (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) step one - measure Before transferring into the Evolv, measure for approximate (A) seat depth and seat to (B) foot plate settings. step two - seat depth Use the above measurement (A) to adjust the seat depth on the stander, measure from the front of the seat to the back. To adjust the seat depth, loosen the knob under the seat (C). Depress the snap button on the adjustment tube while moving the back (D).
Transferring For certain individuals, transferring can be a difficult task, especially at first. Like many things, transferring gets easier with practice. With assisted transfers, it is always a good idea to review the transfer strategy with the client before transferring, and talk them through the steps as they are happening. This will help reduce anxiety for the person being transferred.
Standing Contraindications Standing/weight bearing may not be an option for the following reasons: If the user has severe contractures or range of motion issues If the user has severe osteoporosis or brittle bone disease If the user has postural orthostatic hypotension If the user has dislocated joints ! Caution: Consumers considering a standing program should consult with a qualified physician and medical team to determine what indications or contraindications exist.
Maintenance Cleaning/Disinfecting • • • • • • • • • • Clean the EasyStand Evolv with a mild, non-abrasive disinfectant or soap and water. Check the EasyStand at least weekly to ensure all nuts, bolts and adjustable parts are tightened securely, failure to do so may result in parts falling off which may cause a choking hazard for children. Do not use bleach or any other bleach-based cleaners on the EasyStand. Disinfecting wipes are safe to use on metal and non-porous surfaces.
Troubleshooting My EasyStand will not go into the full standing position: As of June 2011 the EasyStand (manual hydraulic pump only) is equipped with a safety feature to prevent over travel of the lifting/following arm mechanism in the event the back angle is improperly adjusted to exceed the recommended angle. The unit will not reach full standing unless the back angle is adjusted within the green range at the seated position. Refer to p. 29 for proper instructions.
Limited Warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/customer (or supplier non consumer who does not buy or resell). Altimate Medical, Inc., warrants the EasyStand Evolv against defects in materials and workmanship as listed below.
262 West 1st St. Morton, MN 56270 USA Toll Free: 800.342.8968 or 507.697.6393 Fax Free: 877.342.8968 or 507.697.6900 email: info@easystand.com www.easystand.com Standing technology should only be used under the guidance of a physician with recommendations for standing program protocol and any medical precautions. Standing programs should be monitored by the attending therapist.
