EasyStand 5000 YOUTH User manual

Owner’s Manual
5000 YOUTH

Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................1
Safety Precautions ................................2
Assembly .......................................3-15
Using Your EasyStand ........................16-19
Parts & Options ...............................20-40
Health Benefits...................................41
User Log .........................................42
Specifications ....................................43
Limited Warranty ................................44

Congratulations on your purchase of the EASYSTAND 5000 YOUTH standing frame! We at
Altimate Medical, Inc. have designed the EasyStand 5000 YOUTH with your comfort and
happiness in mind.
This manual is an integral part of your standing system and should be read
completely and thoroughly by anyone that will be operating the unit.
This will ensure that the EasyStand 5000 YOUTH is assembled properly and then used in the
most beneficial manner.
AMI recommends that an attendant be present when the EasyStand 5000 Youth is
being used.
Should any problem arise that you cannot solve by reading this manual, please contact your local
dealer or call Altimate Medical, Inc. at 1-800-342-8968 or 507-697-6393. You can also email us
at [email protected].
It is important and necessary that you inspect your EasyStand 5000 YOUTH periodically to
assure that it is in safe operating condition. Minor adjustments can be made by the operator.
However, replacement of worn parts, major adjustments, or any other important corrections
should be handled by an authorized dealer or service center. Only Altimate Medical, Inc.
approved replacement parts should be used to ensure safety and performance.
The EasyStand 5000 YOUTH should not be used by any individual with paralysis of either the
upper and/or lower body that has been confined to a bed or wheelchair for an extended period
of time without first consulting a qualified physician.
Failure to consult a qualified physician prior to using the EasyStand 5000 YOUTH
could lead to severe medical problems. We recommend that a good standing program
be established and supervised by a qualified registered physical therapist.
Date Purchased Serial #
Introduction
page 1 p
Introduction

•The EasyStand 5000 Youth is designed to accommodate most individuals
from 4’- 5'6" (122cm-168cm) and up to 180 lbs (82kg). If you do not meet
these specifications and have not been properly fit by a qualified therapist
or physician, Altimate Medical Inc. does not recommend that you use the
EasyStand 5000 Youth.
• Altimate Medical Inc. recommends that you consult with your therapist
or physician prior to starting a standing program.
•Check your EasyStand periodically to make sure that all nuts, bolts and adjustable
parts are tightened securely.
• Never reposition the foot holders while you are in the standing position. Consult with
your therapist or doctor for proper foot placement and angle.
• If the unit was exposed to temperatures of less than 50˚F (23.5˚C), you must allow
the unit to warm to room temperature before use.
• Use body weight to lower the seat. Do not use excessive force.
• The EasyStand is for indoor use only.
• Extreme movement in the EasyStand may cause it to tip.
• If you ordered casters or the mobile option, you should always put the casters and/or
wheels in the locked position before transferring into the EasyStand. Use these locks
whenever you want to keep the EasyStand stationary.
• Do not use the mobile option on ramps or uneven floors.
Safety Precautions
page 2
Safety Precautions

Depending on what base
style you ordered you will
have either level glides
(standard), casters, or the
mobile option. Turn the base
over as shown and locate the
enclosed tool package.
Many of the pictures in this
manual show the optional ratchet
handles. You may have the
standard knobs.
If you ordered the high
back extension, the
anti-tips must be installed
with the rear level glides as
shown.
Tighten securely.
If you ordered level glides,
turn the level glides into
the threaded holes in the back
of the base and tighten
securely. Insert end caps.
#1
#2
#3
page 3 p
Assembly

The front level glides
(with adapters) must be
tightened securely onto the
frame as shown. Level glides
will come with anti-tips when
ordered with the clear desk
table. Position the anti-tip
between the level glide and
the adapter pointing outward.
After attaching adapter
thread the level glide in
securely.
If you ordered the high
back extension, the anti-
tips must be installed with
the rear casters as shown.
Tighten securely.
If you ordered the
formed table and casters,
thread the casters into the
front and rear and tighten
securely.
Caution: The casters must
be threaded all the way in.
#4
#5
#6
page 4
Assembly

The front casters
(with adapter)must be
attached securely into the
frame as shown. (fig. A)
Then thread the caster
completely into the adapter
with the enclosed wrench.
The anti-tips must be
installed when used with the
clear desk table. (fig. B)
If you ordered the mobile
option, install the two
casters into the back of the
unit (as in figure #5 or 6,
page 4) then install the drive
wheels into the front.
Tighten securely.
If you ordered the Mobile
Option refer to the assembly
instructions you received.
If you ordered the optional
table swing-away sleeve
mount it before installing the
table frame. It can be mounted
on the right or left side.
Put the quick pin back into
the other side. Only one quick
pin will be used if you have
the table swing-away sleeve
option.
#7
#8
#9
page 5 p
Assembly
(fig. B)(fig. A)

With your unit in the
upright position, remove
the quick pins. Place H-frame
into base with kneepad bracket
facing inward. Replace quick
pins.
Attach the kneepad and
tighten securely.
Caution: Keep kneepad in
the lower position, when not
in use, to avoid possible
injury.
If you ordered the
independent adjustable
kneepad, slide the notch onto
the pegs of the lower table
H-frame.
Note: Table H-frame must be
installed properly for kneepad
to function.
Caution: Keep kneepad in
the lower position, when not
in use, to avoid possible
injury.
#10
#12
#11
page 6
Assembly
Be sure that H-frame
bracket is facing inward.
Independent Knee
Standard Knee bracket

To install the table, loosen
the H-frame knobs
slightly, be sure the front pad
bracket faces toward the seat.
Note: If you ordered the
clear desk table the front
anti-tips must be installed as
in step #7.
Insert the table into the
H-frame and push the
spring button to continue
installation. Tighten the knobs
or the optional ratchet
handles.
Note: Spring button indi-
cates the highest allowable
table adjustment. There is
only one spring button.
Attach the front pad and
tighten securely.
#13
#14
#15
page 7 p
Assembly
ratchet han-
dles or knobs

The actuator handle can
be installed on the right
or left side.
Attach the actuator
handle so that the handle
is near vertical. Use the
enclosed allen wrench and a
multi-use wrench.
Tighten Securely.
If you ordered the
removable actuator
handle it can be removed by
loosening the knob as shown.
#16
#17
#18
page 8
Assembly

To install the back
option, loosen the quick
adjust knob on the square
tube. Press the spring button
on the lower following arm
and insert it into the round
corresponding tube. Continue
pressure until you hear the
spring button "click".
Slide the upper square
back tube into the
corresponding seat
adjustment tube.
Depress the spring button to
insert and continue until you
here a “click”.
Note: If colors do not match,
damage to the unit will occur
when going to the standing
position.
Be sure that the colors
on the following arm
and the seat adjustment tube
are the same. If colors are not
the same, damage will occur
to the unit when raised to the
standing position.
Tighten the quick adjust knob
securely.
#19
#20
#21
page 9 p
Assembly

To install the seat, first
raise the seat by
pumping the actuator handle.
The bolts for the seat are
found in the seat.
Remove bolts and place the
seat onto the frame, narrow
end toward the rear of the
unit.
Tighten securely.
Lower the seat by
applying weight and
pulling back gently on the
actuator handle.
#22
#23
#24
page 10
Assembly

Side supports mount
under the seat. Loosen
the quick adjust knob and
depress the spring button. Hip
guide will snap into maximum
width. (Picture shown is side
support with optional padded
hip guide.)
Note: If you ordered the high
back extension go to #27.
Attach the back pad and
tighten securely.
If you ordered the high
back extension, slide it
into the back frame before
installing the lower back.
Then install the lower back
pad with the attached bolts.
Tighten Securely.
#25
#26
#27
page 11 p
Assembly

To adjust the footrests,
loosen the knobs and
pivot the foot rests forward,
then tighten securely.
If you ordered the high
back extension with the
optional chest vest, it comes
assembled. Install it like you
would the high back.
If you ordered the chest
vest with the low back,
attach it to the back frame as
shown.
Tighten Securely.
#28
#29
#30
page 12
Assembly

If you ordered laterals
with the low back, attach
them the same way as the
chest vest. You must either
widen or remove the pad
brackets for ease in
installation.
Note: The quick adjust
knobs go to the top (see fig.
#32).
If you have the high
back extension with
laterals, install the high back
onto the unit, then attach
lower backpad and laterals as
shown.
Tighten securely.
Caution: Lateral rod must
extend through clamp as
shown.
The universal headrest
receiver can be used
with a variety of other
manufactures’ headrests.
Headrest receiver will snap
down into maximum height
position. Depress again to
lower headrest. Tighten quick
adjust knob.
#31
#32
#33
page 13 p
Assembly

If you are using it with the
Whitmyer Pro receiver,
Pro-MS, Pro-MD or the
soft/plush series receiver
#M1012, use the four bolts
supplied by Whitmyer to attach
your headrest.
For use with the Stealth®,
Otto Bock™ or Whitmyer
#M0012 detachable mount,
you must remove the auxiliary
mounting plate.
If you are using the
Whitmyer detachable
mount (fig. A), remove the
chrome insert and knob, then
insert it into the universal
headrest receiver as shown and
secure with knob.
Note: If you do not have a knob
supplied by Whitmyer, use the
included buttonhead bolt.
#34
#35
#36
page 14
Assembly
(fig. A)

If you are using the Otto
Bock™ or Stealth®
headrest, use the two of the
provided buttonhead bolts to
fasten their hardware as
shown.
Here is the 5000 Youth
shown with casters, ratchet
handles, padded hip guides,
table swing-away sleeve, clear
desk table, independent
kneepads, anti-tips and back
option.
#37
page 15 p
Assembly

page 16
Using Your EasyStand
Using your EasyStand
Adjusting
SEAT DEPTH/BACK ANGLE
•To adjust the seat depth, first loosen the quick adjust knob on seat tube. Then depress the
spring button on the square tube and position the seat to desired depth. After adjusting, tighten
the quick adjust knob securely. You have seven seat depth options ranging from 14 to 18 inches. When
adjusting the seat depth, it is important to have your knee as close to the seat pivot as possible for
proper lift to the standing position.
• Position the back adjustment tube in the same color-coded setting as the seat depth
adjustment. Various back angle adjustments are available.
FOOT HOLDERS
•Consult with your therapist or doctor for proper foot placement and angle.
•Foot holders should be raised/lowered so that the knee is as close to the seat pivot as possible.
•Never reposition the foot holders while you are in the standing position.
•The foot holders can be independently adjusted in swivel, height, and pivot.
• To adjust the swivel or pivot of the foot holders, loosen the quick adjust handles on each foot
holder clamp. When you find the desired foot position, tighten the handles securely.
• To adjust the height loosen the same quick adjust handle of the foot holder clamp.
Loosen the factory adjusted bolt on the outside of each clamp only if necessary. Now
the clamps will slide up with 9” of adjustment. Tighten securely.
MOBILE OPTION
• Do not use the mobile option on ramps or uneven surfaces or outdoors.
•Before transferring into the EasyStand with the Mobile Option, make sure that the casters and
the push rim locking mechanisms are in the locked position. Use these locks whenever
you want to keep the EasyStand stationary.
KNEE PAD
•The knee support should be snug when you are in the seated position. Adjust the foot holders
so that the user’s knees are as close to the seat pivot point as possible.
(If necessary, the knee pad can be inverted on the frame for further adjustment variations)
FRONT PAD
•When in the standing position, the front pad should support your upper body. Adjust the tray
height and depth so you feel comfortable. The front pad can also be independently adjusted
for proper height and it can be inverted as the adjustment holes are offset allowing further
adjustment variations.

page 17 p
Using Your EasyStand
Transferring
•For proper transfer techniques, please seek professional advice from
your therapist or doctor before transferring.
• Always lock the wheel locks on your wheelchair and all four casters on the EasyStand
before transferring.
• If you do not need assistance in transferring, position your wheelchair next to the
EasyStand and flip the side support back. Make sure that the knee support is flipped
up to allow you to position your feet. Complete your transfer and position your feet
in the footplates. Secure the foot straps and reposition the knee and side supports.
•If required, many patient lifts can be used for transfers. Remove the front table
assembly of the EasyStand and transfer in from the front or use the removable back
option and transfer from the rear.
• To transfer with a sliding board, position your chair parallel to the EasyStand and
flip the side support and knee support back. Be sure that your wheel locks are locked.
The front end of the EasyStand can be removed so an assistant can use proper body
mechanics for a standing pivot or fully assisted sliding board transfer.
•When transferring out of the EasyStand, pump the seat up so that it is equal to or
higher than the seat you are transferring back in to.
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Using Your EasyStand
Standing
•Please consult with your therapist or doctor before starting a standing program.
•Once transferred into the EasyStand, position your feet and the knee support and secure any
straps. Push the pump handle forward with 15-25 strokes. The seat will slowly rise into the
standing position. Remember that you can stop the seat anywhere between the sitting and
standing position.
•To return to the seated position, move and hold the pump handle
toward the rear until you have reached your desired position. The seat
will slowly lower until you release the handle.
•If you have difficulty getting the seat to lower, you may not be applying
the proper pressure to the handle.
• If you have difficulty reaching the handle, you may consider
purchasing the actuator handle extension.
• If you have difficulty getting the seat to lower, check to see that you have the seat tube and
the back adjustment tube set at the same color-coded setting. Failure to do this may cause
serious damage to your unit!
• If the unit is in the standing position and nobody is in it, apply moderate pressure to the seat
of the unit while holding the pump handle back. Do not use excessive force.
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