Pronestander User Manual Supporting Children English
p2 Pronestander User Manual The Leckey Pronestander has been designed to promote weight bearing and mid line symmetry. This manual shows you how you can quickly and easily make use of all the functions. The instructions on the safety and maintenance of the product will ensure that you will enjoy the use of this product for a long time.
Pronestander User Manual p3 CONTENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Intended use Certification Warnings and Cautions Terms of warranty Product history record Product training record Safety Information Precautions and Contraindication How to unpack and assemble Clinical setup for postural management Frequent adjustments for daily use Cleaning & care information Daily product inspection Annual product inspection Reissuing Leckey products Product servicing Technical data
p4 Pronestander User Manual SECTION 01: INTENDED USE SECTION 02: CERTIFICATION Intended use The Pronestander is classified as a Class I Medical Device under EU and UK regulations. As the manufacturer, James Leckey Design Limited, declares that this product conforms to the Medical Device Regulation (2017/745), UK Medical Device Regulations 2002, Medial Device Directive (93/42 EEC) and EN 12182:2012 Assistive products for persons with disability, general requirements and test methods.
Pronestander User Manual p5 SECTION 03: WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1) WARNING TOPPLING HAZARD carer should strive to keep product • Never use the product on a sloping adjustments to a minimum. surface greater than 5 degrees. • Take care when assembling or • Always check operation of linear drives, adjusting the position of the stander gas struts, and motor drives before use.
p6 Pronestander User Manual wear the fabric components and encourage corrosion on the stander. Only use non-abrasive household cleaners and moist cloths, do not use running water on the upholstery whilst it is still attached to the seat. See section Cleaning & care information. 8) CAUTION CLEANING POWER WASHERS/HOSES • Hoses and power washers are not to be used to clean the product. Standers with the electric lift system are not sealed against running water and may be damaged by water ingress.
Pronestander User Manual p7 SECTION 06: PRODUCT TRAINING RECORD SECTION 07: SAFETY INFORMATION (PARENTS, TEACHERS & CARERS) 1. Always read instructions fully before use.
p8 Pronestander User Manual put the user into this product. 7. When placing the user into a standing frame, for saftey reasons, always secure the pelvic band first. The chest and knee straps should then be fastened. 8. When the product is stationary ensure all castors are locked and facing away from the base as this will improve product stability. 9. Never adjust either the angle of the Prostander or overall height of the chestplate while the frame is in use.
Pronestander User Manual p9 SECTION 08: PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS Precautions Contraindications • Fixed spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis • Children experiencing pain or discomfort that cannot be resolved by adjustment of support/positioning • Severe muscle contractures • Severe muscular or skeletal asymmetry including hip dislocation • Progressive and muscle wasting conditions • High risk or recent history of bone fractures • High risk of pressure related injury or open sores •
p10 Pronestander User Manual SECTION 09: HOW TO UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE Check Parts Congratulations on purchasing your Leckey Pronestander. When you receive your Pronestander it will be boxed and packed flat. The tray will be in a separate parcel. The Pronestander will come as standard with chest plate including flexible laterals, knee plate, pelvic plate including belt, hinged foot plate, sandals and activity tray including bowl.
Pronestander User Manual p11 9.2 ATTACHING THE TRAY 9.3 ATTACHING THE SANDALS The Pronestander tray is attached by sliding the outer poles already attached to the tray over the inner poles already attached to the frame . The and then tightening the bolts tray is then secured with a tray pin on the side of into one of the slots the frame. Insert the required attachment bolt along with the retention plate Place a rubber lid on, both, the top and bottom of the sandal. Fasten using the four screws provided.
p12 Pronestander User Manual Insert the required attachment bolt along with the retention plate . Place a rubber lid on, both, the top and bottom of the sandal. Fasten using the four screws provided. To remove or replace the attachment bolt, reverse this process. Place the sandal so that the attachment bolt goes through the slot in the footplate. To secure, on the underside of the footplate place the rubber washer E , followed by the metal washer F and then the knob G onto the attachment bolt.
Pronestander User Manual p13 10.1 SETTING THE ANGLE There is a choice of five different angle positions on the Pronestander. Depending on the user’s tolerance to standing, you can choose to position them anywhere from a very prone angle to almost upright. Once you have selected the desired angle, you can set up the rest of the Pronestander to suit the user. Ensure angle adjuster bar is secure before placing user in the Pronestander. 10.
p14 Pronestander User Manual 10.4 ADJUSTING THE KNEE PLATE The height of the knee plate is on adjusted by loosening the bolts each side of the knee plate, sliding the knee plate into the required position and then re-tightening the bolts securely. 10.3 ADJUSTING THE PELVIC PLATE The height of the pelvic plate is set to the equivalent distance between the top of the user’s pelvis and their feet.
Pronestander User Manual p15 required, then re-tighten the bolt securely. Always use caution to ensure fingers do not become trapped when adjusting the knee cups. 10.6 ATTACHING THE PELVIC BAND The pelvic band should be attached to the user first, again if practical on a mat. The pelvic straps are attached around the user’s pelvis and the longer straps are slipped through the D-Rings on the pelvic plate and secured firmly behind the user with Velcro on the belt.
p16 Pronestander User Manual SECTION 11 FREQUENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR DAILY USE Parents and carers should be shown how to make frequent adjustments and made aware of the safety checks in section 7 by a technically and clinically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product. Leckey recommend that a written record is maintained of all parent and carers who have been trained in the use of this product. 11.
Pronestander User Manual p17 secure the Velcro straps provided so the foot is held in place. The straps should be placed over the bridge of the foot and over the toes. The front strap can be fed through one of two slots on either side of the sandals, depending on the size of the user’s feet (photo 2). If the child is wearing sandals or light footwear check the straps to make sure the webbing does not irritate the skin. 1 2 11.
p18 Pronestander User Manual 11.5 ATTACHING THE PELVIC BAND 11.4 ADJUSTING THE TRAY The tray can be height and angle adjusted by loosening the bolts on the tray poles, adjusting to the required position and then resecurely. The tightening the bolts position of the tray can also be altered in relation to the chest plate. One of three positions can be selected to help facilitate good hand function. The pelvic band should be attached to the user first, again if practical on a mat.
Pronestander User Manual p19 SECTION 12: CLEANING & CARE INFORMATION How to Maintain When cleaning the product we recommend that you use only warm water and a non-abrasive detergent. Never use organic solvents or dry cleaning fluids. Upholstery and fabrics 1. The upholstery and fabrics can be cleaned by hand whilst in place. When cleaning we recommend that you use only warm water and a nonabrasive detergent. 2. Staining should be removed as quickly as possible with absorbent cloth, towels or a sponge.
p20 Pronestander User Manual SECTION 13: DAILY PRODUCT INSPECTION (Therapists, parents & carers) We recommend that daily visual checks of the equipment are carried out by therapists, carers or parents to ensure the product is safe for use. The recommended daily checks are detailed below. 1. Ensure all adjustment knobs are in place and secure. 2. Check all upholstery and velcro for signs of wear and tear 3. Check all castors are moving freely and lock securely.
Pronestander User Manual p21 SECTION 15: RE-ISSUING LECKEY PRODUCTS 3. Visually check the structure of the product paying attention to weld points on the frame ensuring there are no signs of fatigue or cracking around the welds. 4. Leckey recommend that a written record is maintained of all annual product inspections.
p22 Pronestander User Manual SECTION 16: PRODUCT SERVICING 1. Where possible, we recommend the use of an automated “fogger” disinfection system that is used to completely cover the product surfaces with a disinfectant agent. The manufacturer’s instructions for the chosen system should be referred to prior to use and followed exactly. 2. Where an automated disinfection system is not available, all product surfaces should be wiped over with disinfectant surface wipes or liquid disinfectant on a soft cloth.
Pronestander User Manual p23 SECTION 17: TECHNICAL DATA Product Sizing Size 1 2 3 Age 1–5 4 – 9 1/2 9 – 17 Codes LPS/1 LPS/2 LPS/3 mm inches mm inches mm inches min 470 18.
p24 Pronestander User Manual TABLE OF SYMBOLS Symbol Meaning Medical Device Read the Instructions for Use CE mark Warning Manufacturer Serial number Product code Max occupancy weight Date of Manufacture For indoor use only Latex free
Pronestander User Manual p25 Symbol Meaning Unique Device Identification Machine wash- water temperature 50°C Tumble dry- low heat Cool iron Do not dry-clean
p26 Pronestander User Manual NOTES
Pronestander User Manual p27 NOTES
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