LF1600 Stand Assist Assembly and Operation Manual LF1600-INS-LAB-RevB07 © GF Health Products, Inc. December 2007 LF1600 Stand Assist user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the Stand Assist. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: LF1600 Stand Assist attendant: Do not operate the Stand Assist without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact your healthcare professional, Graham-Field Health Products dealer, or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product; otherwise personal injury or damage to your Stand Assist could result. Contents 1 Introduction..........................................................
1 Introduction Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new LF1600 Stand Assist, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards. The Lumex Stand Assist is a manual standing aid that requires patients to assist themselves in preparation for transport.
2 Important safety precautions Important safety precautions: Always follow these safety precautions when using your LF1600 Stand Assist. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to your Stand Assist. Safety requires the constant attention of the Stand Assist user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities.
3 Handling and assembly Handling GF Health Products, Inc. Freight Policy—For Your Protection, Read Carefully: The carrier accepted this merchandise “in good condition” and is responsible for safe delivery. Before signing the freight bill, inspect the shipment carefully for damage or missing pieces. Apparent Loss or Damage: Should visual inspection show loss or damage, this MUST be noted on the freight bill and signed by the carrier’s agent.
3. Kneepad assembly (shown at right) 4. Two seat pad and handle bar support units and two cross bar tubes (shown at right) 5. Fasteners and tools No.
Assembly Tools required: provided wrench, provided hex key back casters base assembly 1. Place the base assembly on the floor and lock the back casters for ease of assembly, as shown above. kneepad kneepad support unit flat washer lock washer plastic cap hex bolt kneepad assembly 2. Insert the kneepads into the kneepad support unit. Install the two hex bolts through lock washers, flat washers, and kneepad support unit into nuts as shown above. Tighten securely with the provided wrench.
side support arm kneepad assembly side support arm kneepad assembly acorn nut lock washer carriage bolt kneepad side support assembly flat washer 3. Attach the kneepad assembly to the two side support arms. Face the square holes on the side support arms inward; fit the square shoulder of each carriage bolt in the square hole, installing each carriage bolt through the kneepad assembly bracket and side support arm from the inside as shown above.
kneepads kneepad side support assembly base bracket lockable casters 5. Insert the kneepad side support assembly into the base brackets as shown above. The kneepads and arm curvature should be facing away from the lockable casters. seat and cross bar assembly kneepad side support assembly 6. Insert the seat and cross bar assembly into the tubes at the top of the kneepad side support assembly as shown above.
seat and cross bar assembly b b c c kneepad side support assembly a a carriage bolt flat washer base assembly lock washer acorn nut 7. Fasten the seat and cross bar assembly, kneepad side support assembly, and base assembly together with carriage bolts: a. Attach the kneepad side support assembly to the base assembly.
4 Operation Note: Patients who desire additional security may wish to use the optional DSLSA9 Sit-to-Stand Buttock Strap, available through your Graham-Field dealer. The split seat units can be rotated upward to allow for patient loading then, once the patient is in an upward standing position, lowered to form a complete two-sided seat. WARNING: Ensure that both seat units are fully lowered and form a complete seat before having the patient sit down on the Stand Assist.
5. Lower both of the split seat units down into position to form a complete seat, as shown at right. WARNING: Ensure that both seat units are lowered and form a complete seat before having the patient sit down on the Stand Assist. 6. Have the patient lower herself down onto the seat while keeping her knees and shins in the kneepads, and while continuing to hold the cross bar with both hands, as shown at right. 7. Unlock the casters.
5 Maintenance To ensure safety and proper use, perform the following steps monthly: • Check all fasteners to ensure that they are securely fastened and no wear and tear is evident. Replace and tighten any worn fasteners before using the Stand Assist. • Check the two seat assemblies to make sure they are not worn or damaged, and that the bolts are tight. Replace any worn or damaged seat components before using the Stand Assist.
6 Limited warranty This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer who does not buy for resale and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the LF1600 Stand Assist frame and parts against defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year.
7 Index C Caution statement, significance 3 Cleaning 13 Components 5 H Handling 5 I Inspection 5 Intended use 3 Introduction 3 M Maintenance 13 N Note statement, significance 3 O Operation 11 S Safety precautions, important 4 Significance, statements of 3 Sit-to-Stand Buttock Strap, DSLSA9, optional 11 T Tools required for assembly, list 7 Transport, perform 11 U Unpacking 5 W WARNING statement, significance 3 Warranty 14 LF1600-INS-LAB-RevB07 • LF1600 Stand Assist 15
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