ROCKET STANDER 1 & 2 Use r s Manual 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Preface 3 Design Goals 3 Precautions 3 Components 4 Assembly 5-8 Adjustment Overview 9 Fitting Instructions 10 Main Column Adjustment 10-11 Tray Adjustment 12 Knee Block Adjustment 13 Foot Support Adjustment 14 Folding the Stander 15 Optional Configurations 16-21 Supine Stander 16-17 Neckrest Support System (Prone) 18-19 Shoulder Pad Assembly 20-21 Placing the Child in the Stander 22 Maintenance 22 Technical Data 23
PREFACE This instruction manual provides information to professionals for the set up and use of the Rocket Stander. Supported standing can stimulate headrighting, weight-bearing on the forearms, and mid-line hand use. Standing also provides an opportunity for peer socialization and upper extremity activities, which should be an integral part of a standing program.
COMPONENTS Refer to figure 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sternum Pad Tray Assembly Main Column Tilt Trigger Locking Castors Tilt Bar 7. Shoe/Foot Supports 8. Folding Strap 9. Knee Support 10.Upper Column 11.Hip Support 12.
ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 5/32 , 3/16 , 1/4 allen wrenches (included in the pouch) Tape measure Adjustment Levers: Refer to figure 2. The adjustment levers can be ratcheted so the handle can rotate without affecting the tightness of the screw. 1. Pull up lever to disengage. 2. Rotate the handle so it is not obstructed. 3. Release and let the handle slide back and lock with the screw. 4. Continue tightening/loosening the screw by rotating the handle and repeating steps 1-3 as needed.
Step A: Prepare for Assembly Refer to figure 5. Lay the components out on the floor. You should have received the following for a basic system: 1. Base 2. Upper Column 3. Tray 4. Two Knee Supports 5. Foot Support Figure 5 C2 Figure 7 Step B: Assembly the Base Refer to figures 6 & 7. 1. Pull up on the main column until the tilt mechanism slides in between the black markings. 2. Tighten the two allen screws that secure the tilt bar to the main column. 3.
Step C: Insert the Upper Column Refer to figure 8 1. Remove the allen screw from the bottom part of the upper column. 2. Slide the upper column down into the main column. 3. Line up the holes in the upper and main columns (1), and tighten the adjustment lever to secure. 4. Insert the allen screw (1) and tighten. 2 1 Figure 8 Step D: Attaching the Knee Blocks and Foot Supports Refer to figure 9. 1. Slide the Knee Blocks into their respective brackets and secure with the adjustment levers.
Step E: Attaching the tray Refer to figure 10. 1. Release the hand knobs (1) on the ends of the tray mounting bar. 2. Place the tray assembly on the tray mounting bar so the teeth on the angle locks (2) mesh. 3. Lock the cams to secure the tray by turning the hand knobs (1) clockwise until tight.
ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW The separate and combined adjustments are critical to the effectiveness of the Rocket Stander. The therapist is encouraged to try various adjustment combinations to find the optimal position for weight-bearing, tonal balance, and head-righting. It is further recommended that an on-going adjustment schedule be identified to meet the needs of physical growth, reduction, or increase in postural support and weight-bearing activities. Adjustments: 1.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Measurements: The following measurements are required for proper fitting: 1. Heel to the iliac crest (hip bone): _______ This will be the distance from the footplates to the top of the hip support on the stander. 2. Heel to axilla (under arm): _______ The distance from the footplates to the top of the trunk support on the stander. 3. Heel to the lowest point on the patella (knee cap): _______ The distance from the footplates to the middle of the knee block. 4.
height adjustment), and adjust the width. Tighten firmly. Repeat for the hip support. 6. Pitch: remove the ball lock pin (E) on the trigger tilt by pushing in on the black button as you pull out. Squeeze the trigger to adjust the pitch of your column. Replace the ball lock pin! 7. Adjust the knee block angle. 8. Adjust the angle of the foot supports. Remember that if the hips and knees are flexed to 10 degrees, the foot supports must be plantarflexed 10 degrees to give neutral alignment at the ankles.
TRAY ADJUSTMENT Refer to figure 12. 1. Height: Loosen the two allen screws (1) and slide the tray along the upper column to the desired height. Tighten the screws. 2. Depth: Loosen the two knobs (2), located underneath the tray. Slide the tray along the tray bar to the desired depth. Tighten the knobs. 3. Angle: Release both hand knobs (3). Rotate the tray about the tray mounting bar to the desired angle. Make sure the teeth on the angle locks mesh. Tighten the hand knobs.
KNEE BLOCK ADJUSTMENT Refer to figure 13. 1. Angle: Loosen the adjustment lever (1). Rotate the knee support bar (2) until the knee pad is at the appropriate angle to support the knees. Tighten the lever. Repeat for both sides. 2. Depth: Loosen the adjustment lever (1). Slide the knee support bar until the knee pad is at the correct width to assist in the alignment of the lower extremities. Tighten the lever. Repeat for both sides. 3. Height: Loosen adjustment lever (3).
FOOT SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT Refer to figure 14. 1. Leg length discrepancy: Loosen the allen screw (1), the outer screw on the mounting bracket, for the shoe holder which needs to be lowered. Lower the shoe holder, by lowering the shoe holder support bar (2), to accommodate the lower leg. Tighten the screw. 2. Abduction: Loosen the screws (3), located on the footrest mounting brackets underneath the shoe holders. Adjust the width between the shoe holders by sliding them along the footrest bars (4).
FOLDING THE STANDER Refer to figures 15 & 16. 1. Tilt the stander column, by removing the ball lock pin first then squeezing the trigger, until the column is vertical. 2. Remove or lower the tray. 3. With one hand, hold on to the top of the column and tilt the stander up on to the front wheels (1). With your other hand, squeeze the frame lock pins (2), and tilting the frame forward, allow the back frame to swing to the front frame. Secure with the strap (3).
OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS Always remove the child from the stander before alterations are made. Supine Stander Convert to supine: Figure 22 1. Replace the sternum pad with the supine neckrest assembly (refer to figures 23-25): a) Loosen the adjustment lever (1). Slide the sternum pad assembly off the upper column. b) Attach the supine neckrest by sliding the track stud (2) into the front track of the upper column. c) Tighten the adjustment lever (3), on the neckrest assembly, to secure the neckrest.
screws. 2. Move the tray (refer to figures 26): a) Release both hand knobs (1) then lift the tray off the tray mounting bar. 1 b) Replace the tray on the opposite side of the upper column. c) Retighten the hand knobs to lock the tray in place. d) The tray must be removed to place the child in the supine stander. 3. Move the foot supports (refer to figure 27): c) Loosen the four allen screws (6). Slide the foot supports off the footrest bars. d) Rotate the foot supports to face the opposite direction.
Neckrest Support System (Prone): Attaching the prone neckrest support system: Refer to figure 28 & 29. 1. Remove the upper column: a) Unscrew the safety screw from the column (see Step E in the assembly instructions for details). b) Loosen the adjustment lever on the main column. c) Slide the upper column up and out of the main column. 2. Add the neckrest support system: a) Loosen the two allen screws (1), located on the side of the neckrest bar clamp. b) Slide the neckrest bar clamps onto the main column.
Adjustments: Refer to figure 30. 5 3 1. Neckrest assembly height: a) Loosen the two allen screws (figure 29.1). b) Slide the neckrest bar clamps along the 4 main column to the desired height. c) Tighten the screws. 2. Neckrest assembly depth: a) Adjustment lever (2), located at the bottom of the neckrest post. b) Slide the neckrest support to the desired location. c) Tighten the adjustment lever. 3. Height of the neckrest: a) Loosen the two allen screws (3), on the 2 side of the ear clamp.
Shoulder Pad Assembly: Attaching the shoulder pad assembly. Refer to figure 31. 1. Remove the neckrest from the neckrest bar (1): Loosen the two allen screws (2) on the ear clamp. Slide the neckrest off the neckrest bar. 2. Add the shoulder pad assembly: Loosen the allen screw (3) located on the side of the cross bar bracket (4). Slide the cross bar bracket onto the neckrest bar. Tighten the allen screw. 3.
7 10 5 3 12 8 6 11 Figure 32 the allen screw (6) to tighten the bar clamp. Repeat for both sides. 3. Width: Loosen the set screw (11) on the bottom of the pivot pin receiver. Slide the receiver along the hex bar (12) to the desired width. Tighten the set screw. Repeat for both sides. 4. Pivoting the shoulder pads: The shoulder pads can be released and pivoted out of the way while placing the child in or removing the child from the stander. Pull the ring on the back of the plunger pin to release the pivot.
PLACING THE CHILD IN THE STANDER 1. Always lock the casters on the stander before putting the child into it. 2. The child s therapist should identify whether one or two people are required to transfer the child to the stander. 3. Place the child s feet into the shoe holders and slowly lift him into standing. 4. Fasten the hip strap (velcro) first, then the trunk strap (velcro). 5. Check for proper alignment and weight bearing. 6.
TECHNICAL DATA Specifications: Rocket 1 Rocket 2 Weight Limit: Height Range: Length: Width: Frame Color: 50 lbs (23 kg) 24-41 (61-104 cm) 26 (66 cm) 22 (56 cm) Corvel Red (Morton 40-4023) Black 75 lbs (34 kg) 36-50 (91-127 cm) 32 (81 cm) 22 (56cm) Corvel Red (Morton 40-4023) Black Upholstery Color: Materials: Frame: Parts: Padding: Fabric: Castors: Drive Wheels: Powder-coated aluminum tube Black anodized aluminum extrusion Stainless steel tube Powder-coated aluminum Black anodized aluminum Black A
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