Levo active-easy LAE, User Manual

Page 1: ...his is a type approved medical device Alterations to the construction or electronics will void the warranty and the product liability In case of difficulty please contact Manufacturer Agent LEVO AG ANGLIKERSTRASSE 20 TEL 41 0 56 618 44 11 OFFICE LEVO CH SWITZERLAND CH 5610 WOHLEN FAX 41 0 56 618 44 10 WWW LEVO CH LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH 5610 Wohlen Tel 41 0 56 618 44 11 Fax 41 0 56 618 44 10...

Page 2: ... Seating adjustments 13 8 1 Seat inclination 13 8 2 Position of the rear wheels 13 8 3 Position of the front wheels 13 8 4 Backrest angle 14 8 5 Backrest and Seat Upholstery 14 8 6 The calf heel strap 14 8 7 Seat cushion 15 8 8 Footrest 15 8 9 Chest Belt 16 9 Adjustments for seating and standing position 17 10 Safety Information Standing 19 11 Brakes 20 11 1 Brake adjustment 20 12 Knee support and...

Page 3: ...chair 26 15 1 Driving the wheel chair How to avoid tipping over 26 15 2 Gradients 27 15 3 Climbing obstacles 27 15 4 Activating the Brakes 28 15 5 Picking up objects 29 15 6 Transfer sideways 29 15 7 Detachable components 30 16 Transport 31 16 1 Transport in a motor vehicle wheelchair only 31 16 2 Transport in a motor vehicle user in wheelchair 31 16 3 Public transport of the wheelchair wheelchair...

Page 4: ...nical Information 37 23 Trouble shooting 38 23 1 General operation 38 23 2 Stand up mechanism 39 24 Version Management 39 LEVO strongly recommends that wheelchair users a fully acquaint themselves with the instructions for their device b always have access to 3rd party assistance in case of emergency IMPORTANT Contact your dealer distributor or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment ...

Page 5: ...physical therapist to confirm that there are no contraindications such as contractures orthostatic hypotension osteoporosis or other conditions present In the case of strong or sudden spasms cramps or similar conditions it is necessary that the user is allowed to stand only under the supervision of an accompanying attendant or caregiver As a LEVO customer you have the opportunity to make a valuabl...

Page 6: ...tinguish the LEVO LAE Optimal biomechanics in all sitting and standing positions up to 86 Continuous rising in all positions between sitting and standing Manual stand up unit operated using 1 or 2 vertical push bars Absolutely safe standing thanks to 6 contact points on the ground Medical and therapeutic benefits by regularly standing as agreed with your specialist Excellent handling characteristi...

Page 7: ...7 3 EC Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 8: ...el LAE S M 35 51 Serial No 313662 2014 Serial No 313662 Year of Production 2014 Color black Color black Max Load Max user 120kg max User Weight 120kg Max gradient Max save slope 11 max save slope unmoved direction downhill 11 Tyre pressure 6 7 5bar Recommended pressure range of pneumatic tires min 6 0 bar 7 5bar Please note that the chair identification is also shown on the warranty card This card...

Page 9: ...rranty Any signs of improper use or lack of maintenance will void any warranty Any structural or technical changes on the chair are prohibited and will void all warranty or product liability claims Please notify your dealer and LEVO of any warranty claim or possible issues with your chair LEVO contact information can be found on the first page of this manual ...

Page 10: ...uipped and certified as a seat in a motor vehicle or for transportation in a motor vehicle Symbol signalling a danger of trapping body parts during operation Please take particular care of the areas between armrest and seat unit and around the pivots of the armrest and the standing mechanism when changing the seat position to avoid injury This also applies to any other people around the wheelchair...

Page 11: ...me to avoid any kind of injury The LEVO LAE must be driven to level and solid ground before elevating the user to a standing position Caution risk of tipping over The brakes of the LEVO LAE must be activated before elevating to a standing position Caution risk of tipping over The standing function should not be operated without a person seated in the LEVO LAE risk of accident It is absolutely esse...

Page 12: ...air should be cleaned and dried frequently The resistance to ignition of materials and assemblies are as follows Plastic parts according to UL 94 V0 Upholstery according to EN 1021 2 Please note that all product safety information can be obtained on our website from your dealer and in the user manuals which will be available at your retailer In case of product recalls you will be informed by your ...

Page 13: ...e height of the axle holder it is possible to re set the backrest angle between 0 and 8 to the rear To ensure these alterations do not compromise safety in the standing position the front wheel forks must be adjusted appropriately These adjustments should only be carried out in consultation with your LEVO dealer 8 2 Position of the rear wheels By re setting the axle holder either further forwards ...

Page 14: ... tightened for a more upright seated posture or relaxed for more back support The seat upholstery can be similarly tightened or released by use of Velcro fasteners and should be as tightened as possible Depending on the height of the cushioning it may be necessary to loosen the upholstery to be able to lower the cushioning down between the two seat supports Depending of the seat depth adding or re...

Page 15: ...ginal order form and can be adjusted within the limits of those settings Contact your LEVO dealer regarding any adjustments There is a choice of 5 different heights for mounting the footrest The 5 different positions of height to which the footrest can be adjusted Unscrew the four oval head screws at the outer side of the footrest using a 4mm hex key and set the footrest either higher up or lower ...

Page 16: ...g the only variations are 4 and 14 for the same reasons For all higher footrest settings there are all three angle variations possible Caution Check the standing stability after adjustment to avoid tipping forwards 8 9 Chest Belt The chest belt is fixed by Velcro to the backrest upholstery and is adjustable in the height ...

Page 17: ...ned positions please do not hesitate to contact your local LEVO dealer Seat depth correct Seat depth too long Seat depth too short Knee support attachment Screw aligned with the center of the knees Knee support attachment screw beyond the centre of the knees Knee support attachment screw behind the centre of the knees Knee joint overstretched Incomplete stretching of the knee Ankle knee hip joint ...

Page 18: ...shion for pressure relief in seated position Backrest cushion or solid back for more comfort or stability Seat cushion Back cushion Spine physiological Legs straight High pressure Hyper lordosis Seat cushion Pelvis tilt incomplete hip extension Hyper extended spine Back cushion ...

Page 19: ...here are many moving components on the chair that interact and change positions as the chair cycles from sit to stand Please take care to avoid any pinching or squeezing of the client or attendant To insure standing stability and avoid risk the LEVO LAE must be located on flat and level surfaces with the brakes engaged Be certain to check for objects which would prevent the legrests from reaching ...

Page 20: ...le 11 1 Brake adjustment The wheelchair should be unoccupied when dismantling the brakes Secure the wheelchair in such a way as to prevent it moving when the brakes are removed Release the brake as much as possible Release the cylinder screw on the brake itself see figure on the left Adjust the position of the brake and leave a gap of approx 10 15mm between the brake shaft and the tyre then tighte...

Page 21: ...standing up Attach the two eyes of the knee support to the double head screws on either side of the wheelchair see figure on the left below Centre the knee support in front of each knee using the Velcro fasteners then pull it until it is sitting firmly in place just below not right on the knee cap and not too tight figure above right 12 2 Chest strap The chest strap holds the upper body in place M...

Page 22: ...22 Note You might need an assistant when adjusting the chest strap It is difficult to adjust on your own Once both the knee support and chest strap are fitted correctly you are ready to stand up ...

Page 23: ...ide of the stand up release can be chosen when ordering As an option a bilateral release on the right and left side is available The two smaller release levers one on each armrest at the front of the armrest are the armrest release levers By using these levers the armrests can be brought higher to push yourself upwards or can be lowered as you lower yourself to the seated position 13 1 Gas spring ...

Page 24: ...d the front of the armrests you can bring the armrests up to the appropriate height which allows you to push yourself higher up to full standing 13 3 Raising the Armrests Step 2 Pull the two armrest release levers lift the two armrests Let go the armrest release levers and pull the two armrests up until they click in pictures below 13 4 Raising up to standing Repeats step 1 and 2 picture above rig...

Page 25: ...ull yourself downwards using the armrests 14 2 Lowering Armrests Step 2 Let go the gas spring release lever and use the armrest release levers to lower the armrests into an intermediate position 14 3 Lowering to a final sitting position Repeats step 1 and 2 until you are in fully sitting position Attention Raise and lower yourself slowly to avoid any risk of tipping over Never operate the standing...

Page 26: ...hair to tip over backwards The situation mentioned above intensifies when using different rear wheel positions to achieve greater seat inclination by too vigorously engaging the drive wheel in the forwards direction or by using a cushion for elevated seating Please note that the weight of personal belongings e g bags can have a major effect on the centre of gravity of your wheel chair which may le...

Page 27: ...lking pace Leaning backward improves stability and increases rear wheel downforce thus also improving braking efficiency 15 3 Climbing obstacles Any obstacle such as a curb or threshold should be viewed as a potential source of danger This is due in part to the very short wheelbase of the wheelchair To climb an obstacle ask an accompanying person for assistance Should you wish to negotiate such an...

Page 28: ...hat handling any sort of obstacles on your own can be very demanding You should be aware of the tendency of the wheelchair to tip over backwards when attempting to overcome an obstacle Do not hesitate to ask for help at any time 15 4 Activating the Brakes When using the wheelchair in situations where increased stability is particularly important the brakes must be activated This is especially impo...

Page 29: ...ards In the latter case enlarge the wheelbase by positioning the front wheels in the same way they are positioned when driving backwards It is also advisable to draw as near as possible to the object before attempting to pick it up 15 6 Transfer sideways Drive as close as possible to the object you wish to transfer to Put on the brakes Flip up the footrest of the wheelchair and put your feet on th...

Page 30: ...e take care not to trap any clothing or parts of the body in the joints of the wheelchair as you are folding the backrest You should only occupy the wheelchair once it has been fully reassembled with all detachable components securely fixed in place Always make sure that the rear wheels have been securely fixed and cannot get loose while the wheelchair is moving Make sure the wheelchair is being l...

Page 31: ...lowing correct equipment is installed and restraints for fixation are ready for use The chair has to be equipped and reinforced with the Tie down transportation kit 32 070 050x that can be ordered at LEVO AG through your LEVO distributor The chair has to be secured by using solely a restraint system which has been tested and passed the ISO 10542 2 standards The occupant has to be safely secured by...

Page 32: ...ly thus reducing significantly the volume and weight of the wheelchair When removing a wheel the wheelchair must be unoccupied The wheelchair should be supported in a way that it cannot tip over nor roll away after removing the wheel Press the release button in the center of the wheel then pull off or re mount the wheel Having mounted the wheel push and pull it several times to ensure the quick re...

Page 33: ... and front wheels every 2 3 months If a tire is heavily or unevenly worn it should be replaced immediately Check every week that the brakes still work reliably Having applied the brakes the wheels should stop turning completely If the brakes are ineffective they should be tightened and checked by your dealer Check every week that the gas springs support the actuator during elevating which you will...

Page 34: ...l check Please make sure that the wheelchair is being maintained at least once a year by your LEVO dealer to assure and to guarantee the safe functioning of the chair The LEVO LAE is delivered already greased Additional greasing should only be carried out professionally by your dealer For your chair the dealer should provide a service card in which all details of necessary maintaining or repairs a...

Page 35: ... backrest joints and push at the same time to move the backrest forward The two folding levers can also be connected by a cord In this case pull the cord to the rear top and push the backrest forward 20 2 Storage for more than 4 months The LEVO LAE is essentially maintenance free and the user must only pay attention to keeping it clean If the wheelchair is stored for more than 4 months or exceeds ...

Page 36: ...posal At the end of its service life the wheelchair should be returned to your LEVO dealer for proper disposal Used batteries should also be returned to your LEVO dealer or to the place where they were purchased ...

Page 37: ...sition 15 15 Break effectiveness uphill 8 Break effectiveness downhill 11 Seat plane angle 0 8 Effective seat depth 290 mm 540 mm Effective seat width 350 mm 480 mm Seat surface height at front edge 480 mm 570 mm Back seat angle 5 13 Backrest height 310 mm 560 mm Footrest to seat distance 360 mm 560 mm Leg to seat surface angle 80 100 Armrest to seat distance 190 mm 190 mm Main wheel diameter 560 ...

Page 38: ...heck and if need be adjust the rear wheel axle mounting front fork mounting etc Leg supports don t rest on the ground in the uppermost standing position Caution There is no safety of stability in standing position Levo dealer must check and adjust the rear wheel axle mounting front fork and leg supports Wheelchair tips over backwards too easily Have a technician check and if need be adjust the rea...

Page 39: ...eplace gas springs Mechanism inoperable neither up nor down Check gas spring release cable and re adjust or replace if needed 24 Version Management Version Nr Date Description Release 1 0 2016 01 03 TÜV Update Test according EN 12183 2014 HB 1 1 2021 01 27 Updated for EU 745 2017 and Service Document separated JC 1 2 2021 04 09 MDR Adjustments JC 1 3 2021 06 30 EU Single Registration Number SRN H ...