Aidapt Vp181s User manual

User Manual

Aluminium Walking Frame (non-foldable)

Walking Frames

This user manual contains essential information in relation to safe use and should be re-

tained with the walking frame for reference

Aidapt Bathrooms Limited

Lancots Lane

Sutton Oak

St Helens

Merseyside WA9 3EX UK

Contents

1.0 Symbols used in this manual

2.0 Introducon

2.1 Intended Use

 2.2 Contraindicaons

2.3 Manufacturer

 2.4 EUAuthorisedRepresentave

2.5 Compliance Marking

 2.6 DeviceLifeExpectancy

3.0 Safety Warnings

4.0 Using the Walking Frame

4.1 Pre-use Checks

4.2 Height Adjustment

4.3 Use

5.0 Care and Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance & Re-issue

 5.2 Cleaning&Disinfecon

6.0 TechnicalSpecicaon

6.1 Dimensions

 6.2 EndofLifeRecycling/Disposal

 6.3 StandardsandDirecvesApplied

7.0 Spare Parts

8.0 Warranty

9.0 DeclaraonofConformity

9.1 UKCA Marking

9.2 CE Marking

10.0 ImportantInformon

Readinstrucons

Warning/Cauon

This symbol is used throughout this manual

to draw aenon to informaon intended

toprotectthedeviceand/ortheuser.

Manufacturer details DetailsofAuthorisedrepresentaveinthe

Denotes that the product is a Medical

Device

Device catalogue reference number/part

number.

SWL Devicemaximumsafeworkingload Deviceuniqueserialnumber.

Used to idenfy materials which may be

safely recycled. Date of manufacture (month & year)

IdenestheDeviceascompliantwithUK

medicaldeviceregulaons.

Idenesthe Deviceascompliant withEU

medicaldeviceregulaons.

ThetablebelowshowsthemeaningofsymbolswhichareusedthroughoutthismanualandontheDevice.

1.0 Symbols

2.0 Introducon

Thank you for purchasing this Aidapt Walking Frame. This user manual has been created to ensure that you

are in possession of the knowledge to safely use and maintain your walking frame.

Correctandappropriateuseofthisdevicewillreducetherisksassociatedwithmanualpaenthandling.All

liing/transferringtasksshouldbeassessedandplannedbyacompetentperson.

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frame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.

Notes

Notesusedinthismanualprovideessenalinformaoninrelaontothecorrectuseof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].

2.1 Intended Use

Awaisthigh,non-foldable,mobilityaidwithfourrigidlegsdesignedtoprovideastablesupporttoaperson

withdisability,ageriatricorinrmpersonwhenstandingorwalking;mayalsobeusedduringrehabilitaon.

Itisconstructedofaluminiumandsurroundsthefrontanksoftheuser.Theuserholdsthehandgripsand

slightlylisthedevicetoreposionitinfrontonthemforeachstepforward.

2.2 Contraindicaons

AcontraindicaonisacondionunderwhichaDeviceshouldnotbeused.

Therearenoknowncontraindicaonsassociatedwiththeuseofasuitablyassessedwalkingframe,when

usedaspertheinstruconsprovidedbythemanufacturerintheUserManual.

Ifyouareinanydoubtthatthisproductissuitableforyouruse,youshouldconsultwithasuitably

qualiedhealthcareprofessional.i.ethedevicepresciberoryourOccupaonalTherapist.

2.2 Manufacturer Informaon

This walking frame has been designed and manufactured 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

2.5 European Authorised Representave

This walking frame has been placed on the EU market by:

Aidapt BV

Algolweg 22

3821BH Amersfoot

   Netherlands

2.6 Compliance Marking

Your walking frame has been designed and tested in compliance with the requirements of Internaonal

StandardBSENISO11199-1,theEUMedicalDeviceRegulaons2017/745andtheUKMedicalDevicesReg-

ulaons.ThedevicecarriesUKCAandCEmarkstodemonstratecompliancewiththerelevantRegulaons.

2.7 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.

3.0 Safety Consideraons

Pleaseensurethatyoureadandfullyunderstandallofthebelowsafetyconsideraonspriorto

use of the .

3.1 Assembly

Thisdeviceissuppliedfullyassembledandrequiresnoassembly.

3.2 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frameunit.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frame.

180kg (28 stone) weight limit

VP181S,VP128,VP129 Standardwalkingframewithwheels

VP180S,VP122,VP123 Standardwalkingframewithoutwheels

VP126,VP126S,VP127 Ultranarrowwalkingframewithwheels

VP124,VP124S,VP124T Ultranarrowwalkingframewithoutwheels

VP125K,VP125M,VP125T XLwalkingframewithwheels

VP125B,VP125D,VP125F XLwalkingframewithoutwheels

VP128T Paediatric standard walking frame with wheels

VP122P Paediatric standard walking frame without wheels

VP126T Paediatric ultra narrow walking frame with wheels

VP124P Paediatric ultra narrow walking frame without wheels

222kg (35 stone) weight limit

VP129W,VP129WA  Bariatricwalkingframewithwheels

VP129S,VP129SA  Bariatricwalkingframewithoutwheels

WARNING Height Adjustment The walking frame features height adjustment which must be set to

suittheuserpriortorstuse.Referto4.2fordetails.

CAUTIONAvoidusingknivesorothersharpinstrumentstoremovepackaging,asthismaycause

damage to the product.

Yourwalkingframeissuppliedfullyassembledandrequiresnoaddionalassembly.

WARNINGShouldtheboxcontainloosepartspleasecontactyourequipmentprovider.DoNOTuse

thewalkingframeanddoNOTaempttore-aachanydetacheditems.

WARNING Check the walking frame for signs of visual damage.  If damage is seen or a fault is

suspected,thewalkingframemustNOTbeusedandyoushouldcontactyoursupplierforsupport.

WARNING Check that all of the legs are adjusted to the same height

WARNINGCheckthatwheelsandferrulesareingoodcondion

WARNINGWhenusingaccessoriessuchasbags,basketsetc,ensurethattheseareedsafelyand

arenotoverloaded.

CAUTIONEnsurethattheframeisstowedwithcarewhentranspornginacarboot.Damagecan

occur due to impact with car boot door.

WARNINGThewalkingframemustonlybeusedonrm,levelground.Avoidwetoorsandbeaware

ofoutdoorhazardssuchaswetleavesandice.WalkingframesmustNEVERbeusedtonegoatestepsor

stairs.

WARNINGWearat,supporveshoes.

WARNING Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package

CAUTION Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing.

4.0 Use of the Walking Frame

 Pleaseensurethatyouhavethoroughlyreadandunderstoodalloftheinstruconsandsafety

 consideraonsinthisUserManual.

4.1 Pre-use Checks

Priortoeach useitis essenalthatthewalkingframeisvisually checked fordamage.  Thisincludes the

framework,securityofthebolts,condionofferrulesandwheels.Shoulddamagebeseenorsuspectedthe

walkingframemustNOTbeusedandyoujshouldcontactyouequipmentprovider.

4.2 Height Adjustment

WARNING Itisessenalthatalllegsareadjustedtothesameheight.

RemovetheEclipfromtheextensionlegandextendalllegsevenlytothedesiredheightensuringthatyou

donotexceedthelastpunchedholeoftheextensionleg(seeg.1).

Onceatthedesiredheight,reinstalltheEclipensuringthatithaspassedthroughtheextensionlegandthat

ittsneatlyandsnuglyaroundtheoutsideleg.(seeg.2)

WARNING If there is any doubt as to the correct height for the user, a competent healthcare

professional should be consulted.

4.3 Using the Walking Frame

 Priortousepleaseensurethatyouhavereadandunderstoodallofthesafetyconsideraonsin

 Secon3ofthismanual.

Geng into and out of chairs

WARNING Neverusethewalkingframetopullyouupintoastandingposion.Thewalkingframeis

NOTatransferaid.

1. Posiontheframeinfrontofthechair.

2. Get up by pushing on the arms of the chair and transfer hands to frame when fully standing.

3. Tosit,usingtheframewalkbackunlyoufeelthechairatthebackofyourlegs.

4. Placehandsgentlyonthechairarms,bendslightlyforwardsandsitgently.

5.0 Care and Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance & Re-issue

Inaddiontopre-usechecksdetailedinsecon2,inordertoensurethatyourwalkingframeremainssafe

andreliable,acareandmaintenancescheduleshouldbeestablished.

Maintenance Schedule

Weekly Periodically and at Re-isssue

• Checkallwheels,nutsandboltsaresecure • Check handgrips for wear

• Check frame for bent or damaged tubes and cracks on tube or

joints

• Checkwheelsfordamageorspling

• Ensurethatwheelxingsaresecure

• Check E clips for damage and wear

• Ensurethatheightadjustmentholesshownosignofelongaon

and securely hold E clips in place

• Checkferrules(rubberps)forwearordamage

WARNING Thewalkingframeshouldberemovedfromuseimmediatelyshouldsignsofwearor

 damagebeidened.Detailsofreplaceblepartscanbeseeninsecon7.

5.2 Cleaning & Disinfecon

Alloftheproductcomponentsaremanufacturedfromqualitymaterials.However,itisveryimportantthat

youonlycleanyourwalkingframe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 wlaking frame.

6.0 Technical Specicaon

6.1 Dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

Part Nr Descripon SWL Height to

handgrip

Width Depth Net Weight

(kg)

VP122 Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

770-870 620 500 2

VP123 Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

860-960 645 500 2

VP180S Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

660-780 620 500 2

VP124 Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

770-870 540 500 2

VP124S Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

680-780 540 500 2

VP124T Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

860-960 550 500 2

VP125B XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

680-780 670 500 2

VP125D XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

770-870 670 500 2

VP125F XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

860-960 695 500 2

VP122P Paediarcstandardwalking

frame

180kg

28st

580-680 550 470 2

VP124P Paediatric narrow walking

frame

180kg

28st

580-680 540 470 2

Lightweight Aluminium Walking Frame (Non-Wheeled)

ALightweightAluminiumWalkingFramewithawidebaseformaximumstability,idealforhomeuse.

• Lightweightaluminiumwalkingframeistheidealrehabilitaonaidforusearoundthehome

• Nonsliprubberferrulesensuresafeuseonmostsurfaces

• 6heightadjustmentsengstosuitmostusers

• Ergonomichandgripsforextracomfort

Lightweight Aluminium Walking Frame (Wheeled)

ALightweightAluminiumWalkingFramewithawidebaseformaximumstability,idealforhomeuse.

• Lightweightaluminiumwalkingframeistheidealrehabilitaonaidforusearoundthehome

• Nonsliprubberferrulesensuresafeuseonmostsurfaces

• 6heightadjustmentsengstosuitmostusers

• Ergonomichandgripsforextracomfort

Part Nr Descripon SWL Height to

handgrip

Width Depth Net Weight

(kg)

VP128 Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

800-900 620 500 2.2

VP129 Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

870-970 645 500 2.2

VP181S Standard walking frame 180kg

28st

750-850 620 500 2.2

VP126 Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

780-880 540 500 2.2

VP126S Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

690-790 540 500 2.2

VP127 Ultra narrow walking frame 180kg

28st

870-970 550 500 2.2

VP125K XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

690-790 670 500 2.2

VP125M XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

780-880 670 500 2.2

VP125T XLwalkingframe 180kg

28st

870-970 695 500 2.2

VP128T Paediarcstandardwalking

frame

180kg

28st

590-690 550 470 2.2

VP126T Paediatric narrow walking

frame

180kg

28st

590-690 540 470 2.2

6.2 End of Life Recycling/Disposal

YourAidaptwalkingframeismanufacturedfromaluminiumwhichisaninnatelyrecyclablematerial.Wheels,

ferrulesandhandgripsmustberemoved.

6.3 Standards and Direcves Applied

ISO11199-1AssisveproductsforwalkingmanipulatedbybotharmsRequirementsandtestmethods-

Part 1: Walking frames

ISO14971Applicaonofriskmanagementtomedicaldevices

ISO20417Medicaldevices-informaontobesuppliedbythemanufacturer

TheUKMedicalDevicesRegulaons(underwhichtheUKCAmarkhasbeenapplied)

TheEUMedicalDevicesRegulaons2017/745(underwhichtheCEmarkhasbeenapplied)

7.0. Spare Parts

Replacementwheelsandrubberferrulescanbereplacedwhenworn.Pleasecontactourcustomerservice

teamon01744745020orat[email protected]withyoumodelnumber(foundontheproductlabel)for

full details.

12. Warranty

YourAidaptwalkingframecarriesa12monthwarrantyfromthedateofpurchase,subjecttothefollowing:

1. Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemswithyourproductwithintherst12monthsperiodpleasecontact

your point of purchase.

2. Theproductwillbereplacedduringthewarrantyperiodfreeofcharge,providedtheproducthasbeen

used strictly in accordance with the guidelines set out in this user guide.

3. Ourwarrantydoesnotcoverreplacements,adjustmentsorrepairswhichmayberequiredasaresultof

normalwearandtear,wilfuloraccidentaldamage,misuse,neglectoranyothercausewhichisbeyond

thecontrolofAidaptBathroomsLimited.

4. Modicaonsandrepairsmadetothisproductbyunauthorisedpersonswillrenderthewarrantyvoid.

5. OnlypartsmanufacturedorapprovedbyAidaptBathroomsLimitedshallbeusedtorepairthisproduct.

UseofunauthorisedpartswillinvalidateallwarranesandremoveallliabilityfromAidaptBathrooms

Limitedforthesafetyofthisproduct.

6. AidaptBathroomsLimitedshallinnoeventbeliableforanydamages,costsorexpensesarisingfrom

anyclaimmadeunderthiswarranty(saveforanylegalliabilityofAidaptBathroomsLimitedfordeathor

personalinjuryresulngfromthecompany’snegligenceinrespectofitsproducts).

7. Thiswarrantydoesnotaectyourstatutoryconsumerrights.

9.0 Declaraon of Conformity

9.1 UKCA Marking

9.2 CE Marking

10.0 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.

Manufactured by:

AidaptBathroomsLimited

LancotsLane

St Helens

Merseyside,WA93EX

01744 745020

Overseas enquiries

00441744 745020

[email protected]

www.aidapt.co.uk

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byAidaptBathroomsLImited.

PublishedbyAidaptBathroomsLimited Issue 1.0

May 2023

Walking Frames

Aidapt BV

Algolweg 22

3821BH Amersfoot

Netherlands

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