WY'EAST MEDICAL 52500, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...800 255 3126 wyeastmedical com 52521 R01 Whitney Safety Platform Walker Operator s Manual Page 1 of 20 WHITNEY Safety Platform Walker OPERATOR S MANUAL WHITNEY SAFETY PLATFORM WALKER Model No 52500 ...

Page 2: ...he right to confirm the existence of any claimed defect and to determine whether any damage was caused by neglect misuse unauthorized alteration or failure to follow maintenance instructions With respect to a claim covered by this warranty the defective part will be replaced or repaired at no charge provided the defective part is returned to Wy East Medical The user has the responsibility for ship...

Page 3: ..._______________________________________________________ 10 Battery Charging_________________________________________________________ 10 LEDs on LINAK Control Box and Battery _____________________________________ 11 OPERATING THE WHITNEY SAFETY PLATFORM WALKER _________________________ 12 TECH SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 13 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ADVICE ______...

Page 4: ...ry Keep this manual with the Whitney Safety Platform Walker and refer to it as required Contents of this manual are subjected to change without prior notice to users DEFINITIONS The words WARNING CAUTION and NOTE carry specific meanings and should be carefully reviewed WARNING The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved Disregarding this information could result in injury to the pat...

Page 5: ...two attachment straps one on each side which are in turn attached to the walker When the patient stands the electric power rise function is employed and the smart attachment reduces the distance between the patient and the walker until the patient is standing upright The Whitney has an electrically driven base width adjustment which makes it easier to get closer to the user The harness is availabl...

Page 6: ...hitney Walker 5 Never exceed the safe working load 6 Warranty applies only if repairs or alterations are done by an authorized technician CLEANING AND DISINFECTION 1 Do not power wash the equipment 2 Painted and plastic surfaces other than electronics For cleaning and disinfection use a quaternary or bleach based solution on painted and plastic surfaces 3 Electronics Ensure actuators are at their ...

Page 7: ... Unless specified otherwise on the product label the duty cycle is max 10 Max 2 minutes in the use followed by 18 minutes not in use If any individual parts are suspected to be damaged do not operate the parts but return them for inspection service BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY USE 1 Always perform a risk assessment before starting the specific lifting session in order to make sure the product model is c...

Page 8: ...ction Adjust frame base using the and buttons on handset Left and right adjustment of armrests The armrests can be adjusted sideways for optimal support the whole arm can be moved in or out and locked with the lever Locking unlocking casters The walker is fitted with 2 brake casters teal and 2 directional locking caster gray Depress the foot brake to set it and lock the caster To unlock press down...

Page 9: ...s for height adjustment b knob for locking shin supports in forward position Adjusting the handles Turn the butterfly knob and adjust handles appropriately Handset 1 To Raise frame use and to go faster 2 To Lower frame use and to go faster 3 To Open Legs use 4 To Close Legs use FEATURES Lower frame Fast Up Expand Whitney legs Raise frame Fast Down Close Whitney legs a b ...

Page 10: ...e that plugs are connected to the correct sockets otherwise the actuators can be damaged 1 Pendant socket 2 Battery terminal socket 3 Socket for leg width adjustment actuator 4 Socket for the platform height adjustment actuator Battery Charging Connect plug to 110V wall socket Charging begins automatically and the battery LED flashes green Make sure the battery is fully charged before first use It...

Page 11: ...ains or battery operation Connected to MAINS Green On mains not activated by hand or foot control The system is working ok and is ready for normal operation Yellow On mains not activated by hand or foot control The system is defective and should not be operated Yellow On mains activated by hand or foot control The system is working Not connected to mains but with BATTERY back up Orange On battery ...

Page 12: ...rness and attachment belts and tighten them using the loops the belts must be taught on both sides Slide the loop back once the straps have been tightened 7 Swing the forearm supports to the side the user must now grasp the handles without support for the forearms 8 Lock the two front casters 9 Before the user raises to a standing position the caregiver must stand in front of the user ensuring sta...

Page 13: ...6 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE TECH SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER SPEC Maximum User Weight 330 lb Part No 52500 Product Width 25 98 41 73 Length 39 76 Height 37 4 53 15 Weight 88 18 lb Armrest Internal Dimension 13 39 25 59 Wheels 3 Diameter Leg Under bed Stretcher Clearance 4 99 or 5 66 39 76 25 98 41 73 13 39 25 59 37 4 53 15 4 99 Low Base Option ...

Page 14: ...nd its castors are in contact with the floor Check to make sure all cables are securely connected Check for mechanical damage Make sure the height adjustment clamps lock Verify platform raising and lowering are functional Check that the casters are secure and freely roll Replace damaged parts immediately must be done by experienced personnel The product is only intended for indoor use TROUBLESHOOT...

Page 15: ...Check for physical damage to housing and or actuator rod Call for service Broken connection Check that all cables completely pushed into control box Cable damaged Replace cable Adjustments are moving slowly Battery has a low charge Charge battery Brakes aren t working Caster brakes are broke Replace caster assembly Handbrake has adjusted too much or broken Adjust the brake or fit new casters Unusu...

Page 16: ... CHEMICAL CLASS ACTIVE INGREDIENT pH CLEANER DISINFECTANT MANUFACTURER Quarternary ammonium chloride Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 8 704 Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 8 19 9 0 10 0 in use Virex II 256 Johnson Diversey Quarternary ammonium chloride Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 13 238 Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride 13 238 9 5 in use HB Quat 25L 3M Phenolic Ort...

Page 17: ...he battery packs directly to a power supply socket or an automobile s cigarette lighter without using a charger as a medium Connecting the battery directly can cause the battery to leak fluid generate heat explode cause fires or bodily burns and injuries Battery packs contain dilute sulphuric acid which is a toxic substance If the battery s internal fluid leaks out and gets onto your skin or cloth...

Page 18: ...0 C to 50 C Relative humidity______________________________20 to 90 30 C not condensing Atmospheric pressure___________________________________________ 700 to 1060 hPa TRANSPORT Temperature_____________________________________________________ 10 C to 50 C Relative humidity______________________________20 to 90 30 C not condensing Atmospheric pressure___________________________________________ 700 ...

Page 19: ...entative Include the following information with your request 1 Serial and Model numbers of your Whitney Walker Safety Platform Walker 2 Purchase date if available RETURNING ITEMS To return parts or goods contact Wy East Medical for authorization Contact information Telephone 503 657 3101 Toll Free 800 255 3126 Fax 503 657 6901 Email admin wyeastmed com WARNING No unauthorized modification of this ...

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Page 21: ...afety Platform Walker Operator s Manual Page 21 of 20 WHITNEY Safety Platform Walker CONTACT INFORMATION Wy East Medical Corporation P O Box 1625 Clackamas OR 97015 USA 503 657 3101 800 255 3126 FAX 503 657 6901 www wyeastmed com contact wyeastmed com ...