User Guide
10
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.
Hip width (widest part): _______
The exact width of the hip support.
5.
Trunk width:
_______
Usually the exact trunk support width, but may be looser if the child
has good trunk control.
6.
Leg length discrepancy:
_______
The distance the individual foot support must be lowered on the longer
side.
MAIN COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
Refer to figure 11. For measurements see Fitting Instructions.
Note: Never make any adjustments with the child in the stander.
1.
Keep the hip support (A) as close to the frame pivot point as possible.
This is extremely important!
This is done by loosening the 4 allen
screws and sliding the hip support next to the frame junction support.
Retighten the screws.
2.
Measure from the top of the hip support to the foot supports, then
loosening the 2 screws, lower or raise the foot support to the correct
height. Retighten the screws.
3.
Measure from the foot supports to the middle of the knee block (C).
Adjust the knee blocks to the correct height. Retighten the screws.
4.
Measure from the foot supports to the top of the trunk support (D) and
adjust the height. If more height is required, loosen the adjustment
lever (F) and extend the column. Retighten the screws.
5.
Very lightly loosen the 4 screws on the trunk support (to not disturb the