made for movement Xplore, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual for Xplore Version 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 1 of 46 User s Manual Xplore For Xplore Small Xplore Medium Xplore Large...

Page 2: ...ers 18 7 2 Adjusting the height of the column 19 7 3 Adjusting the height of the chest support hip bar and seat 21 7 4 Adjusting the width of the chest support and hip bar 22 8 Using the Xplore 23 8 1...

Page 3: ...Support handle 37 13 Tests and approvals for 38 14 Waste handling 38 15 Cleaning and maintenance 38 a Cleaning 38 b Adjustment for user growth and function change 39 c Technical inspection and mainten...

Page 4: ...ally adapted to to allow standing and walking in everyday activities The Xplore comes in 3 sizes and is suitable for people who are between 70 and 180 cm tall and who weigh a maximum of 80 kg It is an...

Page 5: ...ring with positioning and movement in the product Pain while in standing weight bearing position or when moving lower limbs Training and Assistive Persons Before the product is used the supervisor mus...

Page 6: ...es are intact and locks well Monthly Pre check Once a month the following is to be checked by the caretaker 1 Belts Check that all belts are intact and without visible damages and that all seems are i...

Page 7: ...any additional safety always keep the chest strap secured when the user is in the Xplore 13 The belts and guide straps may lead to strangulation or other damages Make sure to keep the product under c...

Page 8: ...e is necessary this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally 27 The use of synthetic clothes can cause an unharmful static shock in the product 2...

Page 9: ...an individually adapted aid Before the product is delivered the height and width of the user must be measured These measurements should be sent to Made for Movement who will be able to roughly adjust...

Page 10: ...ve a brake that can be activated The front wheels can freely rotate through 360 The rear wheels are mounted on the rear axle which has a fixed width The front wheels are connected to the front axle wh...

Page 11: ...nt axle frame component that is attached to the main frame The main frame is the connection point for all the other parts and will absorb load generated by the user The column with attachments for the...

Page 12: ...ip support are adjustable There are two belts attached to the hip support to secure the user s hips in the product The lower belt goes backwards and the upper one goes forwards This is to improve the...

Page 13: ...headrest bracket The headrest bracket has a universal design which could enable any customised belts or other headrests to be attached to this bracket 5 3 Correction system thigh and ankle A correcti...

Page 14: ...can be used for this purpose Figure 5 Xplore Using the measurement form 6 1 Checking the Xplore s measurements before delivery The chassis is selected on the basis of the height and weight of the user...

Page 15: ...er than the user s chest width Make sure that the roughly adjusted supports and belts are securely fastened Transfer the user to the seat and secure the hip and chest support Remember to always suppor...

Page 16: ...he lengths of the chest and hip belts the user s alignment in the device can be adjusted Accessories can be used when more corrected positioning of the user in the device is needed Headrest Adjust hei...

Page 17: ...User s Manual for Xplore Version 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 17 of 46 Figure 6 Illustration showing where the trochanter is located on the user s femur...

Page 18: ...justment nut in a clockwise direction Turning it anticlockwise will reduce the stiffness Adjust the second shock absorber equally Tighten the locking nut 3 against the adjustment nut after the shock a...

Page 19: ...at fits the user s height Adapting the device to suit the user is carried out by adjusting the height of the column seat hip and chest supports Figure 9 Xplore Upper column The height of the upper col...

Page 20: ...sing the cuffs and guide straps elastic bands and after adjusting the column please ensure that the guide straps bands roll freely over the rollers If not adjust the height of the U bar Important the...

Page 21: ...r and seat employ the same principles as those used for height adjustment By loosening the knob which holds them in place they can be adjusted to the desired height and then tightened again Check that...

Page 22: ...r employ the same principles as those used for width adjustment By loosening the knobs that secure the arms of the chest support and hip bar the arms can be pushed outwards or inwards to the desired w...

Page 23: ...the seat is at the correct height Check that all the supports and seat are properly tightened 8 5 How to get the user into the Xplore There are 3 main ways of getting the user into the Xplore some ass...

Page 24: ...sling harness Common to all methods is that the user is transferred from the Xplore by lifting or being transferred from the seat to a chair wheelchair or bed etc For the smallest and lightest users...

Page 25: ...on for whom the product has been adapted The Xplore should only be adjusted by a Made for Movement representative or another qualified person who has been trained by Made For Movement 9 2 Follow up ad...

Page 26: ...or the rear axle Disassembly Dismantling the column Loosen the tightening knob in front of the shock absorbers Lift the column out of the frame Tip to put the column back in the same position count th...

Page 27: ...the column has been securely assembled Figure 16 Xplore Assembling the column Assembling the rear axle Push the rear axle into the trailing arm opening Tighten the conical nuts on both sides of the t...

Page 28: ...nual for Xplore Version 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 28 of 46 11 Technical information 11 1 Labelling Figure 19 Xplore Small metal sign Figure 20 Xplore Medium metal sign Figure 21 Xplore Large m...

Page 29: ...radius 100 cm 120 cm 130 cm Area of usage indoors Yes Yes Yes Area of usage outdoors in dry weather Yes Yes Yes Min product height 52 cm u hs 62 cm m hs 72cm u hs 82cm m hs 97cm u hs 107cm m hs Seat...

Page 30: ...Stainless steel AISI304 1 4301 N A Steel Domex 600 S355 SS2384 spring steel N A Plastic POM Polycarbonate Polypropylene Nylon Acetal N A For the smallest users the seat padding is attached directly t...

Page 31: ...53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 31 of 46 The Small model it is supplied with two lower column components with different lengths The shortest of these should be replaced with the longest one as the chi...

Page 32: ...on the chest support bracket The height is adjusted by loosening the knobs which hold the headrest bar and then adjusting the height and tightening the knobs again in order to fix the headrest in the...

Page 33: ...dle The upper column adjustment bracket can be expanded to hold the bracket used for attaching the escort handle Screw the escort handle into the column by tightening the knob on the mounting bracket...

Page 34: ...s have a number of functions To stretch the user s legs To correct the user s walking pattern To place the user s legs in alignment with the upper body Guide straps or elastic bands or a combination o...

Page 35: ...s Manual for Xplore Version 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 35 of 46 Figure 266 Xplore spreader rollers and U tube Figure 277 Details of Xplore spreader rollers and U tube Spreader rollers U tube ro...

Page 36: ...irectional lock A directional lock can be mounted on the front wheels allowing the wheels to be locked in a forward position By unlocking the wheels these can rotate freely through 360 degrees 12 7 On...

Page 37: ...The support handle is useful for users who need to an extra support point for hands arms The support handle comes in two different sizes 310 mm width standard and 410 mm width wide If necessary the le...

Page 38: ...om 14 Waste handling All the parts of the Xplore can be recycled The product should be delivered to an approved waste management facility Straps elastic bands padding and clips can be treated as norma...

Page 39: ...are performed correctly c Technical inspection and maintenance Inspection Daily Pre Check Perform the daily Pre Check as described in chapter 3 before use Monthly Pre Check Perform the monthly Pre Che...

Page 40: ...upon by the user caretaker and the MFM representative Examples of worn parts that are not covered during the warranty period are wheels padding straps belts guide straps seat upholstery and brakes Exa...

Page 41: ...s representative A reuse service will be carried out involving disinfection and the replacement of worn parts If the product is older than its expected life span of 5 years any parts that could affect...

Page 42: ...cumented Repairs which are covered by the warranty must be approved in advance by Made for Movement Group AS Warranty claims should be sent Made for Movement within reasonable time 2 months at most Cl...

Page 43: ...User s Manual for Xplore Version 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 43 of 46 18 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformity is available as stand alone document See chapter 13 for approvals...

Page 44: ...rsion 2 53 Version date 15 02 2022 Page 44 of 46 Producer Made for Movement Group AS R dmyrlia 2 3735 Skien Norway Tel 47 35 50 51 20 Fax 47 35 50 51 21 info no madeformovement com www madeformovement...

Page 45: ...g topics Set N A Not Applicable for topics that are not relevant in this case Training Completed Y N Information stating that only trained assistive persons shall operate the product Warnings Indicati...

Page 46: ...noted below This filled in written document should be stored securely where the product is being used and in compliance with GDPR so that no personal information is publicly available The document sh...

Page 47: ...2 2022 Page 47 of 46 Appendix 2 Assembly Guide The main parts of the Xplore are easily assembled manually by just using a special tool The illustrations below show how Step 1 Attach the front axle to...

Page 48: ...Step 48 Page 48 of 46 Attach the rear axle to the frame using the special tool Tighten both nuts well...

Page 49: ...age 49 of 46 The seat push the seat into the seat bracket Companion handle unscrew and remove the tightening handle 1 Insert the companion handle into the bracket 2 Replace and re tighten the tighteni...

Page 50: ...p 50 Page 50 of 46 Loosen the column tightening handle which is attached to the chassis and push the column down into the chassis Tighten the tightening handle in order to secure the column Tighten we...

Page 51: ...Step 51 Page 51 of 46 The product is ready to use Appendix 2 Rev 01 20 CTS 11 11 20...