Atlas Tommy User Manual
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Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV
PO Box 106
5370 AC Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Visiting address
Korte Stukken 7
5371 MN Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)486-45 33 44
Fax: +31 (0)486-45 35 15
www.atlas-rehab.nl
info@atlas-rehab.nl
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Tommy User Guide
Foreword
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mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV.
© 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B.V.
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FFoorreewwoorrdd
This user guide is intended for parents and/or supervisors of children who use the Tommy ventral
standing frame.
The Tommy bears the CE marking, which indicates that it meets European safety requirements.
The settings of the Tommy are adjusted by the dealer prior to delivery. This user guide
subsequently helps you to make the most important daily adjustments to the Tommy, thus enabling
the child for whom it is intended to make optimal use of it.
The user guide contains a great many photographs that will facilitate finding the adjustment facilities
on the standing frame.
Your experiences with the Tommy are important for its continual improvement. If you have remarks
or suggestions for improvement of this product, please contact us via:
Postal address:
Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV
Antwoordnummer 3509
5370 ZX Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Internet:
www.atlas-rehab.nl
info@atlas-rehab.nl
Read this user guide carefully.
Tommy User Guide
Contents
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1. THE TOMMY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 S
AFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2.2 I
MMEDIATE DANGER
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3. INITIAL USE ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 T
RANSFERRING THE CHILD TO THE STANDING FRAME
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3.2 T
RANSFERRING THE CHILD FROM THE STANDING FRAME
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4. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 D
AILY ADJUSTMENTS
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4.1.1 The brakes...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 The tilt angle .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.3 The chest band ............................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.4 The pelvic band .............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.5 Removing and adjusting the depth of the sacral support ............................................................................... 8
4.1.6 Securing the child’s feet in the shoe holders and adjusting the angle of his or her feet ................................ 9
4.1.7 The angle of the tray table ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.2 S
TANDARD SETTINGS (IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THESE SETTINGS FIXED BY A PARAMEDIC
) ............................. 10
4.2.1 The height of the chin support...................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.2 The height of the chest support .................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 The width of the chest side supports ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2.4 The height of the sacral support .................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.5 The height of the tray table .......................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.6 Height, width and depth of the leg supports ................................................................................................ 11
4.2.7 Height, width and depth of the shoe holders................................................................................................ 12
5. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
6. REPAIRS .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
7. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................ 14
8. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 D
IMENSIONS OF THE TOMMY
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8.2 U
PHOLSTERY
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8.3 O
PTIONS
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Tommy User Guide
1. The Tommy
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The ventral standing frame ‘Tommy’ was developed primarily for children who are difficult to
verticalise due to, for example, hip problems (luxations), flexion contractures in the lower extremities
and conjugate deviations of the feet.
It is suitable for children with a height of 80 cm to 140 cm.
Tilt adjustment
The Tommy can be tilted from a horizontal to a vertical position by means of a gas spring. This
means that a child lying on his or her tummy can be placed in the standing frame and gradually
verticalised. The tilt adjustment can also be used to promote the balance of the child’s head.
Settings
The shoe holders on the Tommy can be placed at any angle by means of a ball hinge. As a result,
conjugate deviations of the feet can be corrected. The height of the chest and chin supports can be
adjusted. The leg abduction can be adjusted simply, and separately, while the child is standing in
the standing frame, with a total abduction of up to 90°.
Tray table
The tray table encourages the child to be more active when he or she is in the standing frame.
The standard features of the Tommy are as follows:
(see illustration 1)
a) Chest support with side supports and band for securing the child in position
b) Chin support
c) Pelvic support with side supports and band for securing the child in position
d) Sacral support
e) Flexible leg supports
f) Shoe holders with safety straps
g) Tray table
Illustration 1:
The standard Tommy model.
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Tommy User Guide
2. Safety
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mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV.
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Atlas has paid a great deal of attention to the design of this standing frame and the child’s safety;
the settings are adjusted professionally prior to the initial use of the frame. It is, however, imperative
that the following safety instructions be observed by the child’s parents and supervisors to
guarantee that it is used safely.
2.1 Safety instructions
a) First read this user guide and test the standing frame before it is used;
b) Never leave the child alone in the standing frame and always supervise its use;
c) Ensure that all fastenings and parts used to secure the child in position are properly tightened;
d) Tighten the adjusting screws and clamps firmly and check them after each adjustment;
e) Only use the standing frame on a flat surface and always put the brakes on at least two of the
four wheels;
f) The standing frame may only be used inside;
g) The standing frame may not be used for transport purposes;
h) Do not allow other children to play with the standing frame or ride on it;
i) Adjustments may only be made by the child’s parents or carers. Adjustments may not be made
with the child in the standing frame unless absolutely necessary;
j) The child may become dizzy, always bear this in mind;
k) Increase the period for which the child uses the standing frame slowly (in consultation with the
therapist);
l) If the child has developed and grown, check that the standing frame does not cause discomfort
by pinching or squeezing him or her;
m) If the child has grown, only change the settings in consultation with the therapist;
n) Ensure that you adopt a comfortable position when helping the child in the standing frame for
long periods of time;
o) Never use the maximum height, width or depth to ensure a sturdy connection;
p) Do not exceed the maximum load of 50 kg;
q) Any service carried out by a person who has not been authorised by Atlas Revalidatie Techniek
will invalidate the warranty and Atlas Revalidatie Techniek will no longer be liable for injuries
and/or damage.
Safety instructions “b” and “c” are repeated on the standing frame in the form of a warning sticker
(see figure below). Ensure that this text remains legible at all times. If necessary, request a new
copy of the sticker.
2.2 Immediate danger
Practice the following operations so that you can remove the child from the standing frame rapidly in
the event of fire or other immediate danger.
Act quickly in the event of fire or other immediate danger:
a) Loosen the shoe holder safety straps;
b) Loosen the sacral support holder;
c) Hold the child firmly and loosen the pelvic and chest bands;
d) Lift the child out of the standing frame.
Ensure that all fastenings and parts used to secure
the child in position are properly tightened.
Never leave the child alone in the standing frame.
Always supervise its use.
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