Medium Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adjustments & Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pow’r Up Lift Option Usage . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EasyStand Bantam Medium standing frame! We at Altimate Medical have designed the EasyStand Bantam Medium with your comfort and happiness in mind. EasyStand Description The EasyStand line of products is intended for individuals who are able to transfer independently or with assistance from a caregiver and/or lifting device. It is a useful tool for rehabilitation, home, school, and work use.
Safety Precautions • Please read and understand all safety precautions and user instructions prior to use. Call Altimate Medical at 800-342-8968 or 507-697-6393 with any questions or for additional information. • If a user does not meet the specifications below and has not been properly fitted by a qualified therapist or physician, Altimate Medical, Inc., does not recommend using the EasyStand Bantam Medium.
Assembly 1. The base model consists of the front frame, no-tray assembly, pump handle, seat assembly, knee pads and foot plates. 2. Position the unit as shown to install the casters. 3. Remove the hardware on both casters and set out as shown. This is how the hardware will be assembled. The casters are supplied with a locking compound pre-applied to the threaded stem. Do not remove this material, it is important to prevent the casters from loosening over time.
4. Place metal washer onto the stud of the caster. 5A. Place the caster onto the unit as shown. 5A 5B 5B. Place the black cupped washer onto the caster stud. 6. Place the second metal washer into the black washer on the caster stud.
7A 7B 7A. Place the lock nut onto the caster stud and tighten securely using provided wrench. 7B. Place black cap onto the unit to cover hardware. Repeat these steps for installation of the other rear caster. 8. Place the unit as shown, if the Back option was NOT ordered, skip to step #23. Place the back as shown and place the following arms as shown. 9. Remove the screw from both of the following arms and set the screws aside. You will need these later.
10. Turn the knobs all the way loose, flip the red tab of the knobs to the open position on both following arms. 11. Insert both following arms onto the unit until the yellow color setting is reached on both following arms. 12. Place the screws back onto each following arm making sure the following arms remains in the yellow setting and both tubes are lined up. Tighten securely. Flip the red tabs closed and tighten knobs securely.
13. Remove the two covers on the hip pivot of the back. There are three small bolts to remove on each cover, set covers and bolts aside, these will be needed later. 14. Remove the bolt, plastic washer, washer, and nut from each side of the unit. 15. Position the back in the slot on the seat as shown.
16. Line up the holes and place the plastic washer between the back and the slot on the seat, insert bolt from the inside of the unit. Do the same on the other side. 17. Place the washer and lock nut onto the bolt. 18. Using an allen wrench and the wrench from the toolkit, tighten the bolt and lock nut snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps for the other side of the unit.
19. If the Pow’r Up Lift option was ordered, insert bolt onto the bracket on the side of the unit. 20. Install the controller by assembling as shown. A B C D A-Bolt B-Bracket C-Coved Washer D-Controller E-Plastic Washer F-Metal Washer G-Nut E F G 21. Place the cover back onto the unit making sure the EasyStand label is not upside down.
22. Replace the top bolt and the bolt on the backside and tighten securely, the third bolt will be installed later. 23. Lock casters, with assitance, position unit as shown. 24. Remove all 4 bolts from the front wheel assembly. With the openings on the bottom of the frame facing down, place the wheel assembly into the seat assembly.
25. Insert all 4 bolts into the base and wheel assembly, make sure to start all 4 bolts, then tighten securely. 26. Place both foot plates on the unit, with the red handle to the outside of the unit. 27. If the Front Swivel Casters were ordered, place the caster assembly onto the wheel assembly facing up as shown. Insert the bolt into the assembly, place nut onto bolt and tighten securely. Do the same for the other side.
28. Place the unit back on to its wheels, remove the nuts from the Supine controller bracket. 29. Place the controller and hardware onto the unit. Do not twist cables when installing controller. 30. Place nuts onto the bolts and tighten securely. For controller usage see pg. 19.
31. If the optional Shadow Tray was ordered, loosen the ratchet handles on the side of the tray, flip the arms up and tighten the ratchet handles. Lock the casters, then insert the two tray arms into the tray bracket on the bottom of the tray as shown. One of the arms is longer than the other for easier installation (for information on Shadow Tray adjustments see pg. 22). ! Caution: After placing the tray into position, ensure the ratchet handles on the side of the tray are tightened securely. 32.
34. Make sure the swivel collar is placed onto the tube insert. Place the collar onto the frame until the plunger locks into place. The plunger handle needs to be pulled out to lock into place. 35. If no tray was ordered, skip to step #37. Place the tray upside down, remove the knob and nut from both tray slides and set aside. Place the tray bracket onto the bolts with the shorter ends of the bracket facing the chest pad. 36.
37. Place the tray assembly bracket into the H-Frame. A B 38. Depress the spring button to allow the bracket to slide into the H-frame (A). Once the clamp is cleared, the spring button needs to be depressed again and allow the tray to slide into position (B). Note: There is only one spring button. The spring button will stop in the max. height position. Tighten knobs securely once the tray height is in the desired position. 39. For the No-Tray Option, insert chest pad bracket and tighten securely.
40. If a Head Support was ordered, loosen the knob and insert Head Support, tighten securely. 41. Insert each knee pad assembly into the tube along the seat post. Depress the spring button to allow the bracket to slide into place, advance until the spring button locks into place. Tighten knobs securely. For Swing-Away knees, place into the tube, and tighten knob securely. 42.
43. Attach the pump handle to the pump on the seat assembly with bolts and nuts, tighten securely. Insert top of handle into pump handle and tighten bolts securely. 41. Pump the unit up until you have access to the third bolt on the hip pivot cover, insert bolt and tighten securely.
Adjustments & Usage Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning any adjustments. Seat Depth Adjustment 1. 1. Prior to adjusting seat depth, make sure the Controller is in the “Sit-to-Stand” position. The seat should be lowered to a seated position for easiest adjustment. 2. Loosen the clamp lever on the outer right side of the seat tube frame underneath the seat. One full turn should be sufficient. 3.
Controller Usage 5. Designed with ease of use and the safety and comfort of the user in mind, the Controller as shown is the single point of operation for the supine option. 5. The Controller has 3 positions, Sit-to-Stand, Neutral, and Supine. 6. There is a spring loaded safety collar (red colored) which prevents inadvertent switching between modes. It must be lifted upward into the shift knob before the mode can be changed. 6. Sit-to-Stand Mode 7.
Controller Usage 8. Neutral Mode 8. By lifting the safety collar and rotating the shift knob into Neutral position, the footrest carrier and backrest (which are linked through the following arms) now enjoy freedom of movement. Rapid or unexpected movement is prevented by means of 2 hydraulic dampers for the safety of the user and the attendant. These dampers require no maintenance or adjustment. 9.
Controller Usage 10. Supine Mode ! Caution: A properly fitted and adjusted headrest MUST be used with the supine option. The Bantam Medium with Supine Option functions both as a sit-to-stand stander and a supine stander. It may be safely switched between modes at will, without removing the user from the stander. ! Caution: Do not make back angle adjustments while in supine mode. The swing-away front will need to be swung out of the way to reach a full supine position. 10.
Shadow Tray Adjustment 12. 12. To adjust tray depth, loosen each knob as shown all the way loose. Then flip the red plunger lever in the center of each knob fully open. Continue to loosen the knob until resistance is felt. DO NOT continue to turn the knob counterclockwise. Forcing the knob past its stop will damage the mechanism. The tray may now be removed completely, or adjusted to the desired position using the click detent positions as a guide. 13.
Shadow Tray Adjustment 16. 16. To adjust the tray height, loosen both knobs on the back of the unit and set to desired position. Tighten knobs securely. Back Option Adjustment 17. To adjust the back angle, adjust the knob to the desired position. Lateral Support Adjustment 18. The lateral supports are optional and can be removed for transferring. The lateral support width can be adjusted by loosening the knobs on the back of the unit. Always tighten securely. 17.
Head Support Adjustment 20. 20. To adjust the head support height, loosen the knob on the back of the back option, move to desired position and tighten securely. 21A. To adjust the head support depth, loosen the knob on the back of the headrest and slide into desired position, tighten securely. 21B. To adjust the head support angle, loosen the ratchet handle and place into desired position. Tighten securely. 21A. 21B. Foot plate Adjustment 22.
Pow’r Up Lift Option Usage Charging the Battery The EasyStand Bantam Medium Pow’r Up Lift uses two 12-volt sealed lead batteries rated at 2.9 amps each. An EasyStand Bantam Medium can be lifted approximately 100 times on one full battery charge. An audible alarm will sound when the battery is low. Please charge the battery after the alarm sounds. A battery needing to be fully recharged will take approximately 8 hours. The EasyStand Bantam Medium can be raised to the standing position while being charged.
Activating the Mechanical Emergency Release ! CAUTION: Using the emergency mechanical release as the primary means of returning to the seated position can cause damage to the unit. Only use the mechanical release in emergency situations. All Altimate Medical electric lift products are equipped with a mechanical release to be used in emergency situations. FIG. C FIG.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The EasyStand Bantam Medium is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Bantam Medium should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The EasyStand Bantam Medium is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the EasyStand Bantam Medium should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the EasyStand Bantam Medium The EasyStand Bantam Medium is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
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Maintenance Cleaning/Disinfecting • • • • • • • • • • Clean the EasyStand with a mild, non-abrasive disinfectant or soap and water. Check the EasyStand at least weekly to ensure all nuts, bolts and adjustable parts are tightened securely, failure to do so may result in parts falling off which may cause a choking hazard for children. Do not use bleach or any other bleach-based cleaners on the EasyStand. Disinfecting wipes are safe to use on metal and non-porous surfaces.
Limited Warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/customer (or supplier non consumer who does not buy or resell). Altimate Medical, Inc., warrants the EasyStand against defects in materials and workmanship as listed below.
262 West 1st St. Morton, MN 56270 USA Toll Free: 800.342.8968 or 507.697.6393 Fax Free: 877.342.8968 or 507.697.6900 email: info@easystand.com easystand.com Standing technology should only be used under the guidance of a physician with recommendations for standing program protocol and any medical precautions. Standing programs should be monitored by the attending therapist.