User manual MULHOLLAND GAIT MASTER

[. . . ] GAIT MASTER II TM ADULT Use r s Manual 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Design Goals Components Precautions Assembly General Information Assembly Instructions Fitting Instructions Measuring The User Preparing The Unit Options Gas & Coil Springs Abduction Seat Front Caster Anti-Swivel Lock & No-Backs Head, Neck, & Shoulder Support Seat Support Frame Only Pelvic Support Getting In & Out Assisted Entry Unassisted Entry Assisted Exit Unassisted Exit Fine Tuning Spring Lock-Out Collapse & Transportation Technical Data 3 3 4 6 7 7 9 14 14 15 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 31 31 34 36 36 40 41 2 Maintenance READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE!PREFACE This booklet provides information to professionals for the setup and use of the adult Gait Master . The benefits of using the system can be profound, not only in terms of gait development, but also in terms of increasing the user s independence, self-confidence, and social interaction. The Gait Master provides upper body support along with weight relief as the user develops gait skill and tolerance. DESIGN GOALS The Gait Master is designed to give the user the potential of hands-free, self-initiated movement while providing lateral support and assisted lift. [. . . ] 20 To adjust the pad front/back, disengage the sliding lock behind the seat, and allow the pad to swing down (Figure 26). Loosen the now exposed hex head bolt until the tube it is attached to is free to slide (tool not included). Move the bar to the desired position, and tighten the allen screw. IMPORTANT: Make sure the rear seat pad arm can lock back into place after each rear seat pad adjustment! Figure 25 Figure 26 The basic setup of the Gait Master is now complete. For instruction on how to get in and out of the Gait Master see the Getting In & Out section. For fine tuning, see the Fine Tuning section. 21 OPTIONS Gas & Coil Springs When a Gait Master is ordered, we request the user s weight in order to assist you in choosing the correct gas and coil springs for the unit. The main purpose of the gas springs is to allow for easy adjustment of the seat height while the user is in the unit, weight-relief for the legs, and to provide supportive assistance to the user during the sitto-stand and stand-to-sit positions. Depending on the user s weight, a specific pressure of gas spring is installed on the Gait Master . The gas springs on the unit are capable of handling a range of user weights. However, a Gait Master ordered for a light-weight user may not be suitable for a second heavy-weight user. Gas springs are not changeable in the field. If desired, the lower frame of the unit can be sent back to the manufacture to have a different pressure of gas spring put in. Coil springs, like gas springs, are ordered with the unit based on the user s weight. They allow for the dynamic up/down motion of the upper frame while the user takes a step as well as weight relief for the legs. Coil springs can be changed in the field if need be. Abduction Seat The abduction seat is a modified tapered seat. The seat has elongated sides which helps to prevent the user s legs from abducting. 22 Front Caster Anti-Swivel Lock This option allows either of the front casters to be locked so they only track in a forward/reverse direction. These locks are similar in appearance and usage to the standard rear caster swivel locks. No-Backs No-Backs prevent the rear wheels from rotating backward. The rear swivel locks need to be engaged at the same time as the no-backs to keep the Gait Master from rolling backward. Head, Neck, & Shoulder Support Many of our adaptive components used for head, neck, and shoulder support can be added onto the Gait Master . [. . . ] However, the Gait Master can be further collapsed if needed. Lower the center vertical column to reduce overall height: This may be done in addition to the caster leg collapse. The thoracic support may also be raised on the center column to reduce the height even more, and should be done first (Figure 20). It is assumed that the legs will also be collapsed in this section. [. . . ]