Vitea Care Spring Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for Use
Spring
Multifunctional rehabilitative device
Edition MG 05.2 016

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Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Description of the product ............................................................................................................... 3

3. Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 5

4. Contraindications ............................................................................................................................. 5

5. Use ................................................................................................................................................... 5

6. Safety of use .................................................................................................................................... 6

7. Service and maintenance ................................................................................................................. 9

7.1. Change of position ................................................................................................................... 9

7.2. Transporting and moving the device .................................................................................... 13

7.3. Maintenance and control of the technical cond it ion .............................................................. 14

8. Technical parameters: .................................................................................................................... 16

9. Symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 16

10. Contact details ........................................................................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction

Thank you very much for choosing our product. We strongly believe that this device will meet your
expectations. We strongly recommend reading this document prior to the first use of the device. This
user manual is submitted in order to present the essential information related with the safe use of this
product. Following these recommendations shall considerably prolong the durability and aesthetics of
the product. We would also like to emphasize that we are doing our best to constantly improve the
quality of our products, which may result in slight changes, which are not always included in the user
manual.

2. Description of the product

Wooden multifunc tio n al re h ab i li ta tiv e dev ice which can be also used as a seat facilitates the everyday
care and rehabi li ta tion of children with di sa b il it ies .

Figure 1.

1. Profiled headrest, stabilizing the head, with height regulation.

2. Neck rest pillow with height regulation.

3. Backrest (smooth and electric pilot controlled adjustment of the backrest inclination angle,

from the sitting position - 90° to lying position - 0°.

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4. Seat (smooth and electric pilot controlled adjustment of the inclination angle from -15° to

+90°, manual movement to the front and to the back).

5. Footrest with smooth height regulation, adjustment of the footrest inclination angle from 0°

(default horizontal position) to 90° (default vertical position - the position of the device
immediately after removing from the packag e ).

6. Foot support - adjustment within three planes (movement front/back, right/left. inclination).

7. Abductor wedge (separator), regulated, covered with upholstery, ensuring proper position of

hip joints.

8. Regulated late ra l tr un k stab il iz e rs.

9. Armrests (regulated height and inclination angle).

10. Profiled top for manual exercises and play with adjustment of movement and inclination

angle.

11. Wheels, equipped with independent parking locks.

12. Waistcoat harness supporting the trunk.

13. Belts stabilizing the pelvis.

14. Belts stabilizing knees / thighs.

15. Belts stabilizing feet.

16. Belt stabilizing the head.

Figure 2. Figure 3.

A – regulatio n o f the tab le /armrest inclina tion angle
B,C – regulation of table/armrest up and down movement
D – regulation of headrest circumference
E – regulation of table front and back movement

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F – footrest angle regulation (from 0° to 90°, gradual regulation, seven steps with 15° each) lock
G – regulation of the abductor wedge
H – regulation of foot support
I – regulation of footrest's height
J – regulation of neck supporting pillow height
K – regulation of headrest height
L – regulation of trunk stabilizer
M – regulation of front and back movement of the seat
N – seat movement lock
O – button regulating the seat inclination angle
P – button regulating the backrest inclination angle

3. Purpose

This product has been created mainly for children suffering from: cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele,
muscular dystrophies, as well as CNS defects of various aetiology. Construction of the device enables
to change the position of the child, as well as to verticalize the child. Multi-functionality and modular
structure of the device makes it possible to adjust the device to individual dimensions and functional
possibilities of the patient, as well the patient's specific therapeutic needs. Contraindications
concerning verticalization also stand as contraindications relating the use of verticalization feature of
the device. Stable structure with wheels equipped with parking locks, enables full mobility, while
maintaining proper safety.

The construction of the product - made of plywood, is secured with a non-toxic clear varnish.
Upholstery - made of PU foam, covered with polyester.

4. Contraindications

Do not use the upright function in cases where the patient's condition does not allow it. Never leave a
child alone in the device without adult supervision. Qualified medical personnel should attend first
verticalization.

Additionally, it is essential to familiarize oneself with user manual attached to the purchased
verticalizing device.

5. Use

Safe utilisation of the product requires training of the caretaker by trained medical personnel
(physiotherapist), as medical professionals will help adjusting and regulating the device to meet the
requirements and functional condition of the patient, as well as provide crucial guidelines concerning
the course of the verticalization process.

A. Take the device carefully out of the package and check whether the device has no visible

damages.

B. Block the wheels (11) by pressing blockades.
C. Make sure that all screwed connectors are not loose.
D. Disassemble the table top (two small knobs (E) at the lower part of the table), as well as loose

the abductor wedge (knob under the seat (G)).

E. Seat adjustment should be performed when the device is in its initial seating position. In order

to adjust the seat, it is essential to loosen two clamps (M), set the blockade (N) in the open
position (pull and turn) and move the seat carefully (to the front or to the back), release the
blockade (N), move the seat (to the front or to the back), until you hear a characteristic click,

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then tighten properly the two screw clamps (M) to lock the movement of the seat and ensure
its proper position.

F. Adjust the dimension of the device to meet the individual need of the child. In order to do so:

a. make sure that the waistcoat, as well as belts supporting the pelvis, thighs and feet are

unlocked,

b. seat the child in the seat of the device,
c. loosen the knobs (L), set the right and the left trunk stabilizer to stabilize the trunk of

the patient in proper physiological position, and screw the knobs (L) to lock the
stabilizers,

d. adjust and lock the Abductor wedge with a knob (G), ensuring that the wedge

stabilizes the thighs and does not press the perineum of the patient,

e. loose the knobs (H, I) and then adjust the height of footrests to the patient, making

sure that patient's feet rest freely on footrests, screw (tighten) the knobs (H, I) and
fasten the feet supporting belts attached to the footrests,

f. in order to readjust the angle of footr ests - pull out and hold the blockade in an open

position (F), and then readjust the footrest until you reach the desired angle (from the
initial position of 90° towards the position of 0° - horizontal position), and finally
activate the blockade (F) and move the footrest delicately until you hear a
characteristic click,

g. loosen the knobs (J, K) and adjust the height of the headrest to the height of the

patient, and then lock (tighten) the knobs (J, K),

h. loosen four knobs (D) and adjust the circumference of the headrest to the

circumference of the patient's head, and then lock (tighten) the knobs (D),

i. fasten all four locks on the waistcoat and pull the straps, making sure that the

waistcoat efficiently stabilizes the trunk and is located at the centre of the patient's
chest. Ensure that the straps attached to the waistcoat do not collide with any slots,
holes and any other elements of the device, especially when you change the position
of the device. Lower straps should always be close to the patient's body, ensuring that
they do not collide with the stabilizers fixating the trunk (8),

j. fasten the belts stabilizing knees/ thighs,
k. when the patient is sitting in the seat, the pelvis belt should be left unlocked and it

should be located on both sides of the seat cushio n,

l. use the knobs (A, B, C) located on both sides of the device to adjust the height of

armrests. Lock the knobs (A, B, C),

m. Install the table top when necessary. In order to install the table top, it is essential to

slide it horizontally into the armrests (both armrests need to be at the same height),
tighten the knobs (E), and then check, by grabbing the table top and moving it (back
and forth) whether the table top is properly locked. Inclination angle and the height of
the table top, along with armrests, can be additionally adjusted with the use of knobs
(A, B, C).

6. Safety of use

CAUTION!

1) Non-compliance with the regulations detailed in this user manual may result in damaging

the device.

2) Neglecting to apply safety regulations included in this user manual may lead to an injury.

3) In order to increase the comfort, as well as the safety of the person using the device,

always follow the instructions stated in the user manual.

4) Before adjusting the desired position, it is crucial to make sure that limbs of the patient

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