Medifab Shuttle Discovery, User Manual

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Page 3: ...s how you can safely make use of all the functions your Shuttle Discovery has to offer The correct use and maintenance of your Shuttle Discovery will ensure that you will enjoy a long trouble free use The safety advice and directions in this manual cannot cover all eventualities and unforeseen situations that may occur It must be understood that common sense general caution and care are factors th...

Page 4: ...duct is used correctly Medifab recommends that set up fittings and adjustments be performed after carefully reading this manual It is important to consider the user s positioning physical limitations and needs when configuring this product Consult the user s health care provider with any questions regarding the set up and use of this product Contact Medifab for assistance with set up and assembly ...

Page 5: ... point harness 5 point harness Tee pad Centrepoint Jacket Sternum Harness 4 point pelvic strap Abduction bracket and support Thigh and Head Supports IV Pole Oxygen Bottle Holder Seat Wedges Modular Cushion Trays Tray Accessories Foot straps and Footplate Accessories Sunhood Snuggle Warmer Moon Rock Base Launcher Base A Frame Launcher Base Lunar Base Rain Cover Sibling seat Cleaning and Care Reissu...

Page 6: ... over the counter medical devices Intended Use The Shuttle Discovery is intended for use as a manual wheelchair It is indicated for use to provide mobility to persons with disabilities who are partially or permanently non ambulatory and limited to a sitting position Declaration of Conformity The Shuttle Discovery has the CE mark This certifies that it meets relevant European safety requirements Me...

Page 7: ...cation of serial numbers on the products Materialsandfoamwithintheproductmeetalltherequiredcurrentregulations Do not add any other accessories other than those supplied by Medifab to this product The Discovery Seat is suitable for a small person with a maximum weight of 25 kg 55 lb Service or repair must only be carried out by a Medifab authorised service person Anyserviceorrepaircarriedoutbyanyot...

Page 8: ...ages 28 31 Adjusting the Pelvic Straps Harnesses Pages 32 36 Fitting the Abduction support Page 37 Using the Tray Pages 44 47 Adjusting foot straps Page 48 Using the Moon Rock Base Pages 50 51 Using the Launcher Base Pages 52 53 Using the Lunar Base Pages 54 55 Cleaning and Care Information Page 57 Maintenance Daily checks Page 58 59 Please read this instruction booklet fully prior to use and keep...

Page 9: ...at the Shuttle Discovery is fully unfolded locked and the seat is securely mounted and the wheels are locked Check that the rear and front wheels are fully engaged and secure If the wheels are not secure the Shuttle Discovery can tip over causing severe injury to the user Check that the Shuttle Discovery is moving smoothly and functioning correctly Any unusual noise or vibration or movement in the...

Page 10: ...lear the curb Gently lower the front wheels down onto the higher ground and carefully lift the rear wheels onto the higher ground To clear obstacles such as steps and curbs tilt the Shuttle Discovery onto the rear wheels pull it backwards to go up to descend slowly lower it forward Use the tipping aid as shown A to tilt the Shuttle Discovery where required Do not attempt to take the Shuttle Discov...

Page 11: ...w the user to transfer unaided to the Shuttle Discovery DISCOVERY COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES Ensure the user always wears a correctly fitted and adjusted pelvic strap and shoulder harness The caregiver must know how to fit adjust and release the buckles and clips on pelvic belts harness and jackets Do not stand on the footrest Always ensure that the back of the Discovery Seat is held to provide additi...

Page 12: ... NOT use the Shuttle Discovery seat or stroller if it has been involved in a motor vehicle accident OTHER WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The caregiver must take precautions against fire risks In all buildings check the location of fire exits and ensure procedures are understood Do not use the Shuttle Discovery near a fire or exposed flame KeeptheShuttleDiscoveryawayfromsourcesofheatsuchasflames cigarett...

Page 13: ...push handle angle adjuster buttons B to straighten the push handle up Release the storage latch C to free the lower frame Locking Verve Stroller Extend the frame fully the secondary safety lock lever D will self lock once the frame is in an open position Push down the release levers A to completely lock the frame Installing Rear Wheels Slide the plastic mud guard E onto the frame Secure the quick ...

Page 14: ...en key WARNING Ensure children do not play with packaging material especially the plastic bags 1 Occipital support headrest pad 2 Padded shoulder strap 3 Thoracic laterals 4 Backrest laterals 5 Hip supports 6 Seat cushion 7 Seat release knob 8 Elevated footplate 9 Seat tilt in space 10 Tray receiver 11 Sunhood receiver 12 Headrest support wings exterior 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Assembling the Di...

Page 15: ... the countersink screw B into the brass bush in the rear cross tube C through the seat depth bracket and large black plastic washer D Secure the assembly by sliding onto the countersink screw a plain washer F followed by a nyloc nut G Using a 4mm hex allen key and a 10mm ring spanner socket tighten the assembly NOTE Ensure the assembly is tight and the countersink screw threads B have pene trated ...

Page 16: ... a metal washer D and the knob E Ensure the thoracic height bracket C slides up and down smoothly The bracket height is set using the knob E Secure the thoracic pad to the thoracic bracket C with screws F Follow the same procedure to secure the opposite thoracic lateral Attaching the footplate over hanging padding Attach the over hanging padding to the front edge of the seat using the Velcro Attac...

Page 17: ...laterals Secure the padding with the Velcro attached to the padding and the metal backrest Attaching the Occipital Headrest Attach the Velcro at the back of the occipital headrest to the backrest padding Adjusting the headrest If the headrest pushes the user s head forward you can remove the LEAF of foam from the headrest To do this un zip the upholstery cover and remove the foam inner Tear off th...

Page 18: ... information is required contact the user s health care provider or Medifab Seat Depth Remove or push aside the seat padding to reveal the four screws A located on the seat base Undo the four screws A by a few turns with the hex allen key Once the seat depth bracket B is free position the bracket to achieve the desired seat depth Secure the four screws tightly 1 Seat depth 2 Seat width 3 Backrest ...

Page 19: ... two bolts B by a few turns Now the hip guide width depth and angle can be adjusted Once an optimum position is attained retighten the screws and bolts Setting up the Discovery Seat NOTE Ensure both hip guides are central to the backrest to align the user s pelvis correctly A B ...

Page 20: ...e backrest 90 degrees to the seat The red safety plunger A should self lock in this position Check the plunger is engaged and then tighten the hand knob B WARNING Failure to lock the backrest in an upright position will allow the backrest to move and in the event of an accident may cause severe injury or death to user or to other persons WARNINGS 1 Ensure the safety red plunger A is always engaged...

Page 21: ...tplate at the desired angle and retighten the wing knob WARNINGS 1 Ensure the footplate is securely tightened at all times Should the footplate fail to provide support for the feet there is the possibility that the user may slide down the seat causing asphyxiation by the pelvis straps jacket or the 5 point harness 2 The footplate on the Discovery Seat is not designed to take the user s weight Take...

Page 22: ...d Once an optimum position is attained retighten the screws Further height adjustment is possible by loosening the thumb knobs B Once an optimum position is attained retighten the thumb knobs NOTE Ensure the thoracic supports are positioned in a way that maintains a midline trunk position A B Setting up the Discovery Seat ...

Page 23: ...elease the lever WARNINGS 1 Always hold onto the backrest handle to provide additional security and control when tilting the seat 2 Consultwiththeuser shealthcareproviderfordirections on how to tilt the Discovery Seat Inappropriate seat angle may cause issues with some user s breathing or feeding 3 Exercise caution when tilting the seat Ensure the user s hands are not near the plastic sides as the...

Page 24: ...wivel lock the front wheels lift up grey lever A To release the swivel lock push down grey lever A WARNING Never use the parking brake to slow the Shuttle Discovery Asuddenstopcouldtipitovercausing serious injury to the user and the caregiver WARNING Always use the parking brakes when transferring the user into the Shuttle Discovery A A B C Using the Verve Stroller ...

Page 25: ...levers A on either side of the frame Press the safety lock lever B on the left hand side of the frame While keeping the safety lock lever B pressed gently push down on the push handle Continue pushing the push handle down until the storage latch C is engaged Push the frame lock lever down to lock the folded frame WARNING Take care when folding or unfolding the frame to prevent your fingers being e...

Page 26: ...elf lock onto the rear mounting bar If not press down on the front of the seat The tray can NOT be fitted onto the Discovery Seat when the seat is in a rear facing position WARNINGS 1 Always check that the two red safety plungers have engaged and the seat is secured before using the seat 2 Be aware of the length of the base and the surroundings in which the Shuttle Discovery is being used Always u...

Page 27: ...ng up onto the seat see below Footplate angle Loosen the wing knob A by a few turns until the footplate angle is free Position the footplate horizontally and retighten the wing knob A Detaching the footplate angle mechanism Angle the footplate horizontally and remove the locking pin B by pressing the button on the pin Swing the footplate up until it rests onto the seat To re engage the footplate a...

Page 28: ...urethetrayseparatelyinthevehicle to reduce the potential for injury to the user WARNING Do not rely on postural supports for user restraint in a moving vehicle Refer to image and pelvic belt restraint use WARNING Do not use the Shuttle Discovery following involvement in any type of vehicle collision WARNING Do not make any alterations or substitutions to the Verve Stroller securement points or to ...

Page 29: ...ody by Shuttle Discovery parts Ensure that the belts are not twisted Attach all occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Sufficient forward and rearward clear space should be provided around the wheelchair occupant The image on the left shows the following The rear clear zone is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The front clear zone FCZ is measure...

Page 30: ...nk screw F Flat washer G Hexagon domed cap nut Ensure all the fasteners are torqued to 5 Nm 44 lb in once installed Rear securement bracket installation H Verve Stroller rear securement plate I Button head screw 30mm J Button head screws 25mm K Verve Stroller Rear Inner clamp L Verve Stroller Rear Outer clamp Ensure all the fasteners are torqued to 5 Nm 44 lb in once installed WARNING Ensure faste...

Page 31: ...y cause severe injury or death to user or to other persons WARNING Failure to lock tilt in space safety plungers will allow the complete seat to tilt freely and in the event of an accident may cause severe injury or death to the user or to other persons Seat tilt in space angle When using the Discovery Seat for transportation in motor vehicles the seat must be tilted back and the safety plungers C...

Page 32: ... guidance on preventing the user from undoing the buckle as this may be dangerous 1 2 3 4 Fitting shoulder straps Feed each of the shoulder straps through the appropriate slots in the backrest padding and the metal backrest A Secure the straps into the two cam lock buckles situated on the backrest B The length of the shoulder straps can be adjusted by the two cam lock buckles B Fitting Crotch Stra...

Page 33: ...ecuring the pelvic strap Push the male and the female parts of the side release buckle together To release the buckle press the two slide release clips Adjusting the pelvic strap The length of the pelvic straps can be adjusted with the triglide shown in image at right and the length of webbing through the slot located on the seat depth bracket Ensure the pelvic webbing is securely fed through the ...

Page 34: ...e two cam lock buckles C situated on the backrest Feed the pelvic strap through the slots in the seat depth bracket Secure the straps with the triglide buckle shown in image at right Centrepoint Harness X Small Feed each of the top shoulder straps through the appropriate slots in the backrest padding and the metal backrest Secure the straps into the two cam lock buckles situated on the backrest Se...

Page 35: ...e of the user leaning forward or sliding down the seat this could potentially cause asphyxiation by the jacket 3 Always release the jacket from the shoulder straps first 4 Ensure the jacket position and size is reviewed monthly to ensure it is correctly fitted and appropriate for the user 5 Regularly check the jacket for wear and tear especially the stitching on the webbing Adjusting the Harness T...

Page 36: ...seat base Position the bracket as required and tighten the nuts Adjusting the straps Feed the pelvic straps through the slot D in the thigh strap brackets Secure the straps with the triglide buckle E The length of the pelvic and the thigh straps can be adjusted through the triglides E Ensure the straps are securely fed through the triglide 1 2 3 4 Accessories 4 Point Pelvic Strap A B C D E ...

Page 37: ...sher between the slotted plate A and the plunger plate C Once all the screws are in position tighten all the four screws Fitting the Abduction Support Pull the plunger E down from the front of the seat and slide the abduction support F into the bracket slot G Release the plunger E and ensure the plunger has engaged and the abduction support F is secure To remove the abduction support pull the plun...

Page 38: ...etely undoing the bolts and re secure it to the bracket A Follow the same procedure for the opposite side Hip guide Seat width Adjustment Loosen the two screws D and two bolts C by a few turns Now the hip guide width depth and angle can be adjusted Once an optimum position is attained retighten the screws D and bolts C To adjust hip guides front to back loosen bolts B Tighten the bolts B after adj...

Page 39: ...support to the desired position and re tighten Thigh and Head Supports Attaching the headrest sides Remove the backrest padding Using bolt D along with washers F and E secure the headrests to the backrest through the slots The thick washers E are to be assembled between the headrests and the backrest Secure the bolt with the washer G and the knob H Assemble all the other 3 bolts in the same manner...

Page 40: ...e Verve Stroller fix the IV Pole mounting assembly behind the Oxygen Bottle Holder using the M6 x 15mm countersunk screws in place of the M6 x 10mm screws WARNINGS Ensure all screws are tightened firmly Ensure the knob is tightened firmly to ensure the IV pole cannot slide IV and Oxygen Bottle Mounting The mounting hardware can only be fitted on the left hand rear of the driving direction on the V...

Page 41: ... the Velcro interface The cushion then Velcros on top of the wedges Fitting Shoulder Protraction wedge Place the shoulder protraction wedges at the top of the backrest pan and secure with the Velcro interface The backrest cushion then Velcros on top of the pad Fitting the Sacral Pad Place the sacral pad at the bottom of the backrest pan and secure with the velcro interface The backrest cushion the...

Page 42: ... the gluteal crease measured from rear of cushion 2 Remove the covers A and the foam overlay B from the cushion to reveal the positioning elements C 3 Configure the pre ischial thigh support Use a combination of 20mm 0 8 inches thick flat sections to create the required depth of support for thighs in front of the users IT pelvic bones Measurement H NOTE One of the sections has the edge rounded off...

Page 43: ...edges where shorter seat depth is required Measurement B these can also be cut down if required 3 Assemble cushion install foam overlay with loop fabric on underside attaching to base panel of cushion The black wipe down cover is installed and then the breathable fabric cover if supplied 4 Install onto seat frame ensure there is hook attachment on the seat panel to hold the cushion in place line t...

Page 44: ...emove the knob F metal washer G and the thin plastic washer H Pull the bolt J out until the height adjustment leg I is free to rotate up Rotate the height adjustment leg I until it is in line with the curved slot Push the bolt through the slot Slide the thick plastic washer K thin plastic washer G and the metal washer F onto the bolt J in the order shown in the images Secure the assembly with the ...

Page 45: ...utwards and the thumb knob is facing inwards NOTE Ensure the height stops are positioned parallel to each other Tray Depth Adjustment Loosen the two wing knobs C by a few turns Slide the tray to desired depth and retighten the knobs C Tray Angle Adjustment Loosen the two wing knobs D by a few turns Angle the tray to desired angle and retighten the knobs D Trays Tray Accessories A B C D ...

Page 46: ... and the tray cut out 2 Do not fit the tray too tightly against the user s chest 3 Ensure the user does not get their arms stuck in the tray cut out or in the sides of the stroller 4 Do not place heavy objects on the tray 5 Do not steer the chair by the tray 6 Exercise caution when fitting the tray Ensure the user s hands are raised and not near the plastic tray mountings as there is possibility o...

Page 47: ...ritical Care Basket Insert sits inside the Verve Stroller s basket Place the hooks on rear tube C and wrap the straps over the Verve Stroller s front mounting bar D Secure with triglides shown in image at right and adjust the length of the straps to ensure the tray is level with the ground The maximum loading for the Basket Insert is 10 kg 22 lb To Remove Release buckles to detach the straps from ...

Page 48: ...hen connect the straps together A as shown under the footplate Footplate over cover Fit the padded footplate cover with Velcro as shown Footplate Dorsiflexion wedge Fit the Dorsiflexion wedge with slope going back i e with thick edge B at front and thin edge C at rear A B C Accessories Foot Straps Footplate Accessories ...

Page 49: ...unhood Snuggle Warmer A B C Snuggle Warmer Remove the shoulder and crotch straps from the Shuttle Discovery position the pelvic and thoracic guides within the lower and upper slots of the bag respectively Pat the bag down removing folds wrinkles to shape to the chair for optimal comfort Feed pelvic straps through the lower slot along with the pelvic guides D Feed the crotch strap through the centr...

Page 50: ...ll the anti rock bars out B The spring mechanisms will lock the bars in place To disengage the anti rock bar Push the anti rock bars back until they have fully retracted WARNINGS 1 Always check that the two red safety plungers have engaged and that the seat is secure before using the seat 2 Be aware of the length of the base and the surrounding in which the Moon Rock Base is being used 3 For safet...

Page 51: ...ded 2 Always hold the Discovery Seat properly with both hands Otherwise the seat could fall and cause damage 3 Never install or remove the Discovery Seat with the user sitting in the seat 4 Do not allow other individuals to use play with stand on ride on or run play around the Moon Rock Base 5 Allowing other children to play near the Moon Rock Base may cause serious injuries due to the rocking mot...

Page 52: ...e of the length of the base and the surrounding in which the Launcher Base is being used 5 Do not allow other individuals to use play with stand on ride on or run play around the Launcher Base 6 Always use the Launcher Base on an indoor level surface 7 Always lock the 4 casters A when the Launcher Base is in use Installing the Discovery Seat Angle the rear of the Discovery Seat into the Launcher B...

Page 53: ...specially when the seating is in the raised position WARNING Before removing the Discovery Seat from the Launcher Base the casters must be locked WARNINGS 1 Always hold the Discovery Seat properly with both hands Otherwise the seat could fall and cause damage 2 Never install or remove the Discovery Seat with the user sitting in the seat Launcher Base A B A Frame Launcher Base NZ AU only To unfold ...

Page 54: ...are of the length of the base and the surrounding in which the Lunar Base is being used 4 Do not allow other individuals to use play with stand on climb on or run play around the Lunar Base 5 Always use the Lunar Base on an indoor level surface 6 Always use all of the positioning straps provided Installing the Discovery Seat Angle the rear of the Discovery Seat into the Lunar Base Slide the rear s...

Page 55: ...at back and remove seat from the rear mounting bar WARNINGS 1 Never adjust the height of the Lunar Base with the user seated in the Discovery Seat 2 Ensure all four legs are level and secure before placing the user into the Discovery Seat 3 For the ease of adjustment we recommend that the height of the Lunar Base is adjusted without the Discovery Seat mounted on the Lunar Base WARNINGS 1 Always ho...

Page 56: ...n the top of the backrest Position the backrest into one of the three positions provided and release the lever to lock the backrest angle Removing the sibling seat Locate the two locking latches A on either side of the seat Rotate the latch on both sides and lift the seat up Sibling Seat WARNING Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of 15 kg 33 lb WARNINGS 1 Sibling seat must be removed before f...

Page 57: ...est and pull the strap through the padding The 5 point harness pelvic straps foot straps and sternum jacket can also be machined washed at 40 C 104 F or on the warm water setting Ensure the straps are refitted as instructed in this manual under the Accessories 5 Point Harness Pelvic Straps section Store the plastic triglides as shown in image at right in a safe place and out of reach from children...

Page 58: ...ications have been made Ensure that the Shuttle Discovery meets the new user s needs Each product has a serial number located on it Do not remove this label Detailed checks inspections should be carried out on the product by a technically competent person who has been trained in the use of this product Follow the six monthly checks outlined on pages 59 60 If you are not able to carry out the outli...

Page 59: ...e seat feels secure 5 Check the tilt in space release lever is operating the tilt in space mechanism correctly Pay particular attention to the cable tension to ensure this is not too tight so that it can tilt without operating the tilt lever 6 Check the seat mounting backrest angle and tilt in space safety plungers are all secure and locking 7 Replace any missing or worn fasteners adjusting levers...

Page 60: ... height adjustable seat mounting is tight 5 Check the overall Launcher Base structure for any signs of fatigue or damage 6 Check the frame for wear and tear splinters or breaks 7 Replace any missing or worn fasteners adjusting levers and knobs Moon Rock Base 1 Check the two sides of the Moon Rock Base are tight 2 The front and rear anti rock mechanism is functioning correctly and firmly secured to...

Page 61: ...61 www shuttlediscovery com Product Log Form Date Set Up Checks Amendments Signature Print Name ...

Page 62: ... period of 4 years provided the product is maintained and serviced as per manufacturer s instructions Product identification serial number 1 Discovery Seat Located on the backrest 2 Verve Stroller Located on the inside of the stroller frame 3 Launcher Base Located on the base 4 Moon Rock Base Located on the inside face of the side 5 Lunar Base Located on the side of the base Product raw material 1...

Page 63: ...kg 88 1 lb Weight 9 2 kg 20 lb Medifab Service Distributor Please record the Medifab Distributor from which you purchased your Shuttle Discovery Company Address Phone Website Contact Email Serial Shuttle Discovery Overall length with legrest 93 cm 36 6 Overall width 65 cm 25 6 Folded length 84 cm 33 Folded width 65 cm 25 6 Folded height 61 cm 24 Total Mass 20 kg 44 lb Mass of the heaviest part 12 ...

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