aidapt VP159AA User manual

User Manual
Height Adjustable Quad Cane - VP159AA
Walking Sticks
This user manual contains essential information in relation to safe use and should be
retained with the walking stick for reference
Aidapt Bathrooms Limited
Lancots Lane
Sutton Oak
St Helens
Merseyside WA9 3EX UK

Introducon
Thank you for purchasing this Aidapt Walking Sck. This user manual has been created to ensure that you
are in possession of the knowledge to safely use and maintain your walking sck.
This manual contains essenal safety informaon, it must be thoroughly read and understood
prior to use. The manual should be retained with the walking sck and made available to all
users.
This manual contains various Warnings, Cauons and Notes. These should be regarded as follows;
WARNINGS
Warnings used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in physical injury to
yourself or others.
CAUTIONS
Cauons used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in damage to the device.
Please ensure that you fully understand the contents of this manual prior to use of the equipment. Should
you be unsure of any point, please to contact us for claricaon on 01744 745020 or at [email protected].
Intended Use
A height adjustable walking aid with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a
person with limited mobility to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The mulple
base provides increased stability while walking.
Manufacturer Informaon
This walking sck has been supplied by:
Aidapt Bathrooms Limited
Lancots Lane
Suon Oak
St Helens
Merseyside WA9 3EX UK
0044 (0)1744 745020
[email protected]
www.aidapt.co.uk
European Authorised Representave
This walking sck has been placed on the EU market by:
Aidapt BV
Algolweg 22
3821BH Amersfoot
Netherlands
Compliance Marking
Your walking sck has been designed and tested in compliance with the
requirements of Standard BS EN 1985, the EU Medical Device Regulaons
2017/745 and the UK Medical Devices Regulaons. The device carries
UKCA and CE marks to demonstrate compliance with the relevant Regulaons.

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Device Life Expectancy
We expect a life expectancy of 2 years for this product, provided that:
• It is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document.
• All service and maintenance requirements are met.
The esmated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained.
The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.
The life expectancy for this product does not constute an addional warranty.
Safety Consideraons
Please ensure that you read and fully understand all of the below safety consideraons prior to
use of the walking sck.
Safety Warnings
WARNING
SWL The safe working load (SWL) is the maximum user weight. Exceeding the listed weight capacity could
put the user at risk. The maximum safe working load is clearly idened on each walking sck. This must
not be exceeded, if you are over the specied weight capacity please contact the product specier or your
Occupaonal Therapist and do NOT use the walking sck
The maximum user weight for your VP155AA Quad Cane is 127KG (20 Stone)
WARNING Height Adjustment The walking sck features height adjustment which must be set to
suit the user prior to rst use. Refer to page 4 for details.
CAUTION Avoid using knives or other sharp instruments to remove packaging, as this may cause
damage to the product.
WARNING Check the walking sck for signs of visual damage. If damage is seen or a fault is suspect-
ed, the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact your supplier for support.

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Use of the Walking Sck
Please ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood all of the instrucons and safety
consideraons in this User Manual.
Pre-use Checks
Prior to each use it is essenal that the walking sck is visually checked for damage. This includes the condi-
on of the sck, ferrules and handle and ensuring that the height adjustment pin is secure . Should damage
be seen or suspected the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact you equipment provider.
Height Adjustment
1. Remove the E-clip from the walking sck and pull the top of the walking sck to extend to the desired
height ensuring you do not exceed the last punched hole of the extension leg. (see g. 1)
2. Re-install the E-clip ensuring that it has passed securely through both the top secon and base secon
of the walking sck and is ng neatly and snugly around the walking sck. (see g. 2)
WARNING Prior to use always ensure that the e-clip has been fully secured within the selected hole
posion and applying downward pressure on the handle of the walking sck to ensure it has been assembled
correctly.
WARNING If there is any doubt as to the correct height for the user, a competent healthcare
professional should be consulted.
Walking sck
(top secon)
E-clip
Walking sck
(base secon)
Punched
holes
Walking sck
(top secon)
E-clip passed through
punched holes in walking
sck top and base secons
Walking sck
(base secon)

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Care and Maintenance
Maintenance & Re-issue
In addion to pre-use checks detailed, in order to ensure that your walking sck remains safe and reliable, a
care and maintenance schedule should be established.
Maintenance Schedule
Weekly Periodically and at Re-issue
• Check walking sck for bent or damaged tube
and cracks on tube
• Check the E-clip for signs of wear or damage
• Check handle for wear
• Ensure that height adjustment holes show no sign of elongaon
and securely hold E-clip in place
• Check ferrules (rubber ps) for wear or damage
WARNING The walking sck should be removed from use immediately should signs of wear or
damage be idened.
Cleaning & Disinfecon
All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However, it is very important that
you only clean your walking sck using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent and a so cloth. Avoid using
limescale remover; abrasive cleaners (e.g CIF) and abrasive cleaning pads, all of which may seriously damage
the walking sck.
Important Informaon
The informaon given in this instrucon booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any
contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or its sub-
sidiaries and no warranty or representaon concerning the informaon is given.
Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the user
you must accept liability for safety when using the product.
Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer (detailed
below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.
Copyright (c) Aidapt Bathrooms Limited. The design of the product shown in this manual is vested in Aidapt Bathrooms Limited and should not be copied or reproduced in any way whatsoever without the express permission
in wring by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited.
Published by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited Issue 1.0
July 2023

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Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd
Issue bIssue Date Jul 2023
Declaration of Conformity – Multiple-base walking stick
Page 1of 1
Author Authorisation
M Adamou
M Benyon
Declaration of Conformity UDI: 2203/31116b
We,
Product Manufacturer: Aidapt Bathrooms Limited
SRN: 2203
Address: Lancots Lane
Sutton
St Helens
WA9 3EX
UK
declare under our sole responsibility that the device;
Device Name: Multiple Base Walking Stick
GMDN: 31116 Multiple-base walking stick
Basic UDI-DI: 5021196MBWSWT
Product\Catalogue Code
Description
UDI-DI
VP159AA
Small base quad walking stick, height adjustable
5021196748106
Intended Purpose:
A walking aid made of wood or metal with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability
to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The multiple base provides increased stability while walking.
Includes fixed or adjustable length models and may be collapsible or non-collapsible.
Object:
to which this declaration relates is classified as risk Class 1, according to the rules set out in Annex VIII, is in conformity
with the following relevant legislation;
•Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices (EU MDD)
•UK MDR 2002
and that the device carries the UKCA Mark as required under UK law.
We confirm that the listed devices are in conformity with the following standards;
•BS EN ISO 11334-4:1999 Walking aids manipulated by one arm – requirements and test methods. Part 4 walking sticks with
three or more legs
•BS EN ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices
Place and date of issue: Lancots Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3EX UK July 2023
Signed by, for and on behalf of Aidapt Bathrooms Limited:
Mr Mark Benyon
Designation: Managing Director

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Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd
Issue aIssue Date Jul 2023
Declaration of Conformity EU– Multi-base walking stick
Page 1of 1
Author Authorisation
M Adamou
M Benyon
Declaration of Conformity UDI: EU-2203/31116a
We,
Product Manufacturer: Aidapt Bathrooms Limited Authorised Representative (EU): Aidapt B.V
SRN: 2203
Address: Lancots Lane Address: Algolweg 22
Sutton 3821BH Amersfoot
St Helens Netherlands
WA9 3EX [phone]
UK
declare under our sole responsibility that the device;
Device Name: Multiple Base Walking Stick
GMDN: 31116 Multiple-base walking stick
Basic UDI-DI: 5021196MBWSWT
Product\Catalogue Code
Description
UDI-DI
VP159AA
Small base quad walking stick, height adjustable
5021196748106
Intended Purpose:
A walking aid made of wood or metal with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability
to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The multiple base provides increased stability while walking.
Includes fixed or adjustable length models and may be collapsible or non-collapsible.
Object:
to which this declaration relates is classified as risk Class 1, according to the rules set out in Annex VIII,
is in conformity with the following relevant EU harmonisation legislation;
•Regulation (EU) 2017/745 relating to medical devices
and carry the required CE mark.
We confirm that the listed devices are in conformity with the following standards;
•BS EN ISO 11334-4:1999 Walking aids manipulated by one arm – requirements and test methods. Part 4 walking sticks with
three or more legs
•BS EN ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices
Place and date of issue: Lancots Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3EX UK July 2023
Signed by, for and on behalf of Aidapt Bathrooms Limited:
Mr Mark Benyon
Designation: Managing Director