made for movement NF-Walker 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version User s manual EN NF Walker 2 ver 2 0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 1 of 56 User s manual Orthopedic standing and walking brace system...

Page 2: ...of column 17 8 Using NF Walker 2 18 8 1 Duration of use 18 8 2 Getting the user into NF Walker 2 18 8 3 Shoes 18 8 4 Preparatory steps 18 8 5 Getting the user into the NF Walker 2 without lifting stra...

Page 3: ...9 12 5 Dynamic knee stretcher 40 12 6 Brace rotation system 41 12 7 Head support 42 12 8 Side bars 43 12 9 Guide bars 70 and 90 cm 44 12 10 Seat 45 12 11 Steering 46 12 12 Table 47 12 13 Removable han...

Page 4: ...2 is a helping aid intended to allow dynamic standing walking and movement NF Walker 2 comes in two sizes XS extra small and S small Please refer to chapter 5 for more information about the different...

Page 5: ...e stored in such a way that children or unauthorised persons cannot use it as a toy or tamper with the settings NF Walker 2 may only be used and stored in dry environments Not in wet rooms as showers...

Page 6: ...situations and product breakdown Do not fit other accessories to the product than what is described in this user s manual chapter 12 This will lead to non compliance of the certification belonging to...

Page 7: ...er 2 consist of two main parts the undercarriage and the brace system The NF Walker 2 is an individual adapted helping aid Before delivery of the product the actual user will have to be measured and t...

Page 8: ...rossing hers his legs while using the NF Walker 2 The undercarriage has four wheels 8 and 16 with 185mm diameter The rear wheels 8 are fixed in direction and a brake 7 can be activated to prevent the...

Page 9: ...1 for guidance of the guide straps elastics The front axle of the NF Walker 2 can be delivered in two widths The front axle frame part 13 is adjustable in length totally 110mm The main frame 10 is the...

Page 10: ...he Thorax steels 2 are fixed to the hip bows 4 The Hip bows 4 are connected to a hip plate 3 and are adjustable in width There are 2 different sizes of the hip bows 4 to choose among in order to fit t...

Page 11: ...will run over the rollers at the front and back of the undercarriage The height of these ring clamps 6 and 13 can be adjusted by moving the rings to the next free hole Underneath the knee joint 12 th...

Page 12: ...14cm 22cm Knee hip 13cm 22cm Ground hip 35cm 45 5cm Hip width 15cm 23cm Size XS extra small Distance 80cm user 110cm user Ankle knee 16cm 26cm Knee hip 16cm 26cm Ground hip 40cm 55cm Hip width 15cm 2...

Page 13: ...o each user s need The guide straps elastics are having a number of functions Stretching out the user Guiding the walking pattern Placing the legs under the user s body Ensuring weight bearing trough...

Page 14: ...n of the user in order to decide the correct size of the product make initial adjustments and for choosing the correct components for the NF Walker 2 The user s physio ergo therapist is normally respo...

Page 15: ...front axle frame part out of the frame A tip for correct adjustment of the front axle is that the ankle joint of the brace should not be allowed to touch the front axle This is important for the stab...

Page 16: ...o the wanted height and tighten both screws securely Stiffness of damper Loosen by hand the lock nut 3 a couple of turns If you want the damper to be harder turn the spring adjustment nut 2 clockwise...

Page 17: ...ss intervention between the main frame and column will cause instability in the undercarriage Important NF Walker 2 must not be adjusted by persons not qualified to do so Important After adjusting the...

Page 18: ...ation below describes a number of methods for getting the user into and out of NF Walker 2 8 3 Shoes NF Walker 2 must only be used with shoes compatible with the shoe clips supplied by Made for Moveme...

Page 19: ...the users heel towards the bench or mat Bend the brace at the knee joint and attach the shoe to the brace Picture no 12 Fasten shoes 3 Attach the calf bow Avoid folding the trousers at the front of t...

Page 20: ...hip belt 6 Roll the user to the side close to the body of the helper Hold on to the brace with one hand on the hip bow and one hand on the thorax steel Picture no 16 Lift the user 7 Transfer the user...

Page 21: ...NF Walker 2 ver 2 0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 21 of 56 9 Attach the elastics straps at the front and back of the brace Picture no 19 Attach the elastics straps 10 Release the brake Picture...

Page 22: ...the spreader at the hoist Picture no 21 Fasten the lifting straps onto the spreader 2 Transfer the user into the undercarriage with the hoist while supporting the head of the user Close the lock at t...

Page 23: ...r this version 09 02 2017 Page 23 of 56 8 7 How to transfer the user out of the NF Walker 2 1 Activate the brake Picture no 25 Activate the brake 2 Release the elastics straps at the front and back of...

Page 24: ...rriage Transfer the user onto a bench Picture no 28 Lift the user off the undercarriage b With lifting straps This sub chapter presupposed that the NF Walker 2 is equipped with lifting straps 1 Attach...

Page 25: ...race Release the brace system on the user from top and down 1 Release chest belt Picture no 30 Release the chest belt 2 Release hip belt Picture no 31 Release the hip belt 3 Release calf bows Picture...

Page 26: ...ing manually or by lifting with a hoist Secure the chest belt Picture no 34 Activate the brake 2 Place the user s feet on the front axle and attach the shoe clips and calf bows Avoid folding the trous...

Page 27: ...0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 27 of 56 4 Remove the seat Assure that the pelvic is horizontal according to the hip joint before closing the hip belt Picture no 37 Remove the seat 5 Release...

Page 28: ...ransfer the user out of the NF Walker 2 With a seat 1 Activate the brake Picture no 39 Activate the brake 2 Loosen the Velcro on the shoes Picture no 40 Loosen the shoes 3 Loosen the elastics straps a...

Page 29: ...Release the hip belt 6 Release the chest belt while supporting the user with your body Picture no 42 Release the belts 7 Lift the user off the seat It s important for the assistant to bend the knees a...

Page 30: ...t only be used by the person for whom it has been specially adjusted to NF Walker 2 must only be adjusted by consultants from Made for Movement or its representatives NF Walker 2 requires regular foll...

Page 31: ...r packing transport without affecting the settings Disassembling assembling of the front axle rear axle and column requires 1 pcs Unbraco 4mm key 1 pcs Torx key size 30 Front axle Loosen the four Unbr...

Page 32: ...er 2 ver 2 0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 32 of 56 Rear axle Loosen the four Unbraco screws at the rear axle Remove the screws and the clamp Disassemble the rear axle Picture no 45 Loosen the...

Page 33: ...3 of 56 Column Loosen the marked screws at both sides of the frame approximately 2 revolutions o Do not completely unscrew the screws Use a Torx key no 30 Pull the column out of the frame Picture no 4...

Page 34: ...ten the screws securely using a 4mm Unbraco key Rear axle Place the rear axle at the trailing arm Place the clamp over the rear axle o Make sure that the guide screw falls into the hole in the clamp I...

Page 35: ...2 Max height 1100mm S 920mm XS Max length 900mm S 850mm XS Max width 620mm S 530 XS Wheels 185 x 28 mm Max weight of user 40 kg S 30kg XS Height of user 70 cm 140 cm Turn radius Depending on the user...

Page 36: ...echnicians 12 1 Knee anti overstretch Knee anti overstretch is a useful extra equipment for those user s that are overstretching their knees while walking or standing The anti overstretch will be asse...

Page 37: ...r lifting at each of the straps The upper loop is certified for lifting 80kg The lower loop is certified for lifting 55kg Put the brace on the user while she he is laying on the floor or a bench Make...

Page 38: ...me cases there is needed to make an attachment point for the guide straps elastics above or under the joint In these cases the ring clamp can be used The clamp will fit onto the brace and can be adjus...

Page 39: ...int can be step less adjusted to the angle needed for each user by changing the position of the set screws The abduction joint can also be set to allow the user to freely move her his legs within the...

Page 40: ...ach user s needs The direction of the spring may be turned around helping the user to bend her his knees The dynamic knee stretcher includes an anti overstretch function that can be step less adjusted...

Page 41: ...e rotation system will replace the upper brace connection the hip joint and knee joint The level of rotation can be adjusted by lifting the lid up rotate it to the wanted degree of rotation and put ba...

Page 42: ...an be assembled onto the head support bow This plate can be adjusted in height on the head support bow and provides a sturdy fixation point for both a head support or straps needed to correct the posi...

Page 43: ...place to hold on to while using the NF Walker 2 and is an alternative to the use of support handle in front of the user please refer to chapter 12 15 The side bars will be assembled at the outside of...

Page 44: ...ser to complete a step stretch out or to get movement when she he is in a standing position The guide bars can easily be dissembled from the brace by twisting the handle or moving it far out to one of...

Page 45: ...of the seat down while lifting the front end of the seat with your other hand This double direction action is a safety feature and makes it impossible for the user of the NF Walker 2 to disconnect th...

Page 46: ...enter position if needed by flipping the lock handle to the side Center the steering while putting a little force at the lock handle Then the steering reaches the center position the lock handle will...

Page 47: ...oth as a table top and for support for the under arms and hands while using the NF Walker 2 The table can be adjusted in angle between the table top and column underneath the table by moving the posit...

Page 48: ...by pulling the handle 3 The bracket allows height adjustment of the support handle table of 115mm and tilting of 20 Height adjustment Loosen the handle screw 1 move the support handle table to the wa...

Page 49: ...ating the undercarriage while the user is walking making it easier for the user to start and complete the steps change direction and give motivation to the user A bracket is assembled onto the column...

Page 50: ...h standard and 410mm wide width The support handle must only be used in combination with the removable handle and table bracket chapter 12 13 or steering chapter 12 11 The support handle will be cut i...

Page 51: ...er 2 are recyclable The brace and undercarriage should be delivered to an approved waste disposal site Straps elastics padding and buckles can be treated as ordinary waste 15 Cleaning and maintenance...

Page 52: ...the users use and or movement pattern and these will also need to be replaced if worn out Worn down parts will typically be replaced at the follow ups normally three times a year when wear is discove...

Page 53: ...nty does not cover additional equipment produced by any companies other than Made for Movement Normal wear parts are not covered by the warranty please see chapter 14b for details The following criter...

Page 54: ...Version User s manual EN NF Walker 2 ver 2 0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 54 of 56 18 Declaration of conformity...

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Page 56: ...ker 2 ver 2 0 Date for this version 09 02 2017 Page 56 of 56 Made for Movement Group AS Roedmyrlia 2 3735 Skien Norway Tel 47 35 50 51 20 Fax 47 35 50 51 21 info no madeformovement com www madeformove...