Koval Mobi Pro Flexi User manual

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INSTRUCTION FOR USE
MOBI PRO FLEXI /
KOVAL MOVER – FLEXI: 11992145
Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is a mobile device designed to help a client with a
disability to be moved by a caregiver over short distances and to facilitate moving
the client from one sitting area to another. Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi provides
support to the client when standing up from a bed, toilet, chair or a wheelchair. The
product is intended for clients who are able to stand, but not necessarily walk.
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WARNING
To avoid injuries always read this Instruction for Use and accompanied documents
before using the product.
Read Instruction for Use.

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Contents
Foreword ...............................................................................................................................1
Intended Use .........................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................3
Assembly of Mover Flexi........................................................................................................4
Preparation ............................................................................................................................4
Before Every Use (5 Steps)................................................................................................4
Mover - Flexi driving directions ..............................................................................................5
Parts designation...................................................................................................................6
Product Description / Functions.............................................................................................6
Adjusting the flexible base width.........................................................................................8
Rotating the padded seats..................................................................................................9
Brakes ................................................................................................................................9
Transfers with Mover - Flexi ................................................................................................10
From a Chair, Wheelchair, Bed or Toilet ..........................................................................10
To a Chair, Wheelchair, Bed or Toilet...............................................................................11
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions.................................................................................12
Care and Preventive Checks ...............................................................................................14
Mover - Flexi Storage and Transport ...................................................................................16
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................16
Dimensions..........................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 18
Labels..................................................................................................................................19
Label placement ..................................................................................................................20
Approvals and List of Standards..........................................................................................20
Maintenance Record Sheet .................................................................................................21

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing Koval equipment.
Your Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi belongs to a family of high-quality products intended to
be used in the medical facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation units and other
types of healthcare settings. Do not hesitate to contact us in case of queries about the
operation or maintenance of your Koval equipment.
Please read this Instruction for Use thoroughly.
Thoroughly read and understand this Instruction for Use (IFU) before using your Mover –
Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi. Information from this IFU is essential for proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment. Follow these to keep your product safe and to ensure the
functioning of your equipment to your satisfaction. Some of the information from this IFU is
important for your safety; therefore, please read and understand to prevent any injuries.
Unauthorized modifications of the Koval equipment may affect its safety. Koval will not be
held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance as a result of any such
unauthorized modifications. The product may only be used for its intended purpose.
Reporting Unexpected Operations or Events.
In case of unexpected operations or events contact Koval or your local Koval representative.
The contact information is printed on the last page of this IFU.
Serious Incident
In case of a serious incident in relation to this medical device involving the user or the client;
the user or the client must report this serious incident to the medical device manufacturer or
the distributor. The user must always report such serious incident to the local competent
authority.
Servicing and Support
Your Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi should be serviced once a year by qualified personnel to
ensure the operating safety of your product. See Care and Preventive Checks section. For
further information please do not hesitate to contact Koval or your local Koval representative
to receive comprehensive support and servicing to maximize long-term safety, reliability and
value of the product. For spare parts contact Koval or your local Koval representative. The
contact information is included on the last page of this IFU.

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Definitions in this IFU:
WARNING
Safety warning. Failure to understand and follow this warning may result to personal
injuries.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to all or parts of the system.
NOTE
Describes important information about the correct use of this system or product.
When using this product always follow the appropriate WARNINGS.
Intended Use
This product is intended as an aid for people with disabilities (e.g., geriatric people, injured,
people with disabilities) who are able to stand, but not necessarily walk, to stand up and to
be safely moved by a caregiver across short distances. Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi
facilitates client movement from one location to another (e.g., from a chair, wheelchair to a
toilet, bed). The device is intended for use in environment of care, such as senior/assisted
living, special care facilities, medical facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation units
and other healthcare settings. The device is intended specifically for indoor use.
This product should be used according to the intended purpose and these safety instructions.
Everyone using this equipment should read and understand these instructions, which are
included in this Instruction for Use (IFU). In case of doubts feel free to contact Koval or your
Koval representative at any time.
Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is intended to be used by appropriately trained caregivers
familiar with the environment of care, as well as its common practices and procedures, and
must follow the guidelines in the Instruction for Use (IFU). Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi should
only be used for intended purpose specified in these Instruction for Use. Use for any other
purpose is prohibited.
Product lifetime
The expected product lifetime is ten (10) years depending on the storage conditions and the
frequency of use. The product service life is three (3) years.
Some product parts, such as casters, as well as seat and knee upholstery, which are
subjected to wear, may need to be replaced during the device lifetime according to information
in the Instruction for Use (IFU).

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Transport damage
Upon delivery check the product and the packaging for damages. Observe the delivery date:
visible damages should be reported within 2 days after delivery and hidden damages within
7 days after delivery.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
To prevent explosion or fire never use this product in an oxygen rich environment,
near heat sources or flammable anesthetic gases.
WARNING
To avoid tipping and falling do not use the equipment on floor with recessed
drains, holes or slopes exceeding a ratio of 1:50 (1.15°).
WARNING
To prevent entrapment, make sure to keep the client's arms on the crossbar and
feet on a footplate.
WARNING
To avoid injuries, make sure that the client is never left unsupervised.
WARNING
To prevent the device from tipping do not raise or lower other equipment close to
it.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock never use this device in close proximity to other
electrical equipment.
WARNING
To prevent client falls or caregiver injuries make sure that there are two caregivers
present during the transfer of a client if this is necessary according to the client
state.

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Assembly of Mover Flexi
Follow these steps:
1 Cut the straps securing the cardboard box to the pallet.
2 Unpack the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi .
3 Remove all protective foil and foam from casters, seat upholstery and handles.
4 The Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is now ready for use – no further installation is
required.
Preparation
Before First Use (9 Steps)
1 Visually inspect the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi for transport damages.
2 The packaging should be recycled according to local regulations.
3 Confirm that all parts of the product have been included in the package. Refer to
Parts Designation section. In case of missing or damaged parts do NOT use the
product!
4 Read the IFU.
5 Disinfection of the product should be carried out according to Cleaning and
Disinfection Instructions.
6 Perform functionality testing of Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi. Refer to Care and
Preventive Checks section.
7 Store the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct
sunlight.
8 IFU should be kept in a designated area and should be easily accessible at all times.
9 Have an emergency response plan readily available in case of a client emergency.
Before Every Use (5 Steps)
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2 Check that all parts are in place.
Refer to the Parts Designation section.
3 Carefully inspect the product for damages.
WARNING
To avoid injury, check for proper operation of basic functions before use.

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4 In case of missing or damaged parts do NOT use the product!
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Mover - Flexi driving directions
The driving direction during transport, as well as the left and right side are illustrated below
(sides are marked pursuant to client position).
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination always follow the disinfection instructions
from this IFU.
Right side
Left side

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Parts designation
Product Description / Functions
Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is a mobile (wheeled), non-self-propelled device designed to
help a caregiver to safely move a client with a disability (e.g., geriatric, injured, with
disabilities) across short distances, and to facilitate transferring the client from one sitting area
to another (e.g., from a chair, wheelchair to a toilet, bed and back). It consists of a wheeled
support structure with rotating padded seats, a crossbar, which the user can hold and pull by
himself during repositioning, and two handles, which facilitate maneuvering the device by the
caregiver.
1 Mover frame
2 Flexible base
3 Plastic footrest
4 Knee upholstery
5 Right seat upholstery
6 Left seat upholstery
7 Double-wheel caster
8 Double-wheel caster with brake
9 Maneuvering handle
10 Lever for adjusting flexible base
11 Crossbar

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The device is intended to be operated by the nurses or caregivers in environments of care,
such as senior/assisted living, special care facilities, medical facilities, hospitals, nursing
homes, rehabilitation units and other health care settings. The equipment is intended for
indoor use.
Rotating padded seats and a knee support with 50 mm of seamless padding provides
maximum comfort and is easy to clean.
Four swivel double-wheel casters with 75 mm of diameter for improved maneuverability. The
rear casters are furnished with a brake. Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi ensures fast, stable and
safe transfer of the client.
The width of the mover’s flexible base can be adjusted manually to allow easier access
between or around the chair’s feet or wheelchair’s casters thus improving client access.
The metal frame is electrostatically powder coated.
WARNING
To avoid damage to the product, use the products exclusively to transfer clients.
Transferring other objects is strictly prohibited.
WARNING
To avoid damage to the equipment, this
product should exclusively be used
indoors.
WARNING
To avoid injury, ensure weekly monitoring of all Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi
functions.

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Adjusting the flexible base width
The width of the flexible base of the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi can be adjusted by means
of a hand lever. It has three positions: narrow, middle and wide.
1 Left position (wide) -
2 Middle position -
3 Right position (narrow) -
Inner caster distance: 830 mm
Outer caster distance: 970 mm
Inner caster distance: 640 mm
Outer caster distance: 770 mm
Inner caster distance: 450 mm
Outer caster distance: 580 mm

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Rotating the padded seats
Rotate one part of the two-part seat in either direction
from the open position to position underneath the
client.
Brakes
Rear casters with brakes:
Double wheel swivel casters Ø75 mm with a
brake. Apply the break of each caster individually.
WARNING
To avoid damages to the equipment always move the padded seats in the closed
position.
WARNING
To avoid injuries, make sure that the client is never left unsupervised.
WARNING
To avoid injuries, ensure that the casters are locked when transferring the client.
WARNING
To avoid injuries always lock the brake when Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is
stationary.

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Transfers with Mover - Flexi
From a Chair, Wheelchair, Bed or Toilet
(9 steps)
1 Always inform the client about what you are planning to do.
2 Open up both parts of the two-part seat by manually pulling
them to the side and upwards.
3 Adjust the flexible base of the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi,
if needed, and approach the client. (See Fig. 1.)
Fig. 1
4 Position the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi to allow the client
to place the feet on the footrest with knees comfortably resting
against the kneepad.
5 Apply both caster brakes. (See Fig. 2.)
6 Help or encourage the client to grab the crossbar and use it
to stand up.
Fig. 2
7 Rotate both parts of the seat down. (See Fig. 3.)
Fig. 3

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8 Ask the client to sit down. (See Fig. 4.)
Fig. 4
9 Release the brakes and proceed with the transfer.
(See Fig. 5.)
Fig. 5
To a Chair, Wheelchair, Bed or Toilet
(8 steps)
1 Approach the chair and adjust the flexible base of the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi, if
needed.
2 Bring the client over to the chair and apply the brakes.
3 Ask the client to stand up.
4 Rotate the two parts of the seat up.
5 Ask the client to sit down by holding the crossbar.
6 When seated, ask the client to remove the feet from the footrest.
7 Release both caster brakes and move the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi away.
8 Rotate the both parts of the seat down.
WARNING
When accommodating the client all the brakes must always be applied to prevent
client falls.

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Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions
The Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is recommended to be cleaned and/or disinfected
regularly between each use, if necessary, or daily, as a minimum. If the Mover – Flexi/Mobi
Pro Flexi is soiled or in case of suspected contamination, follow the recommended cleaning
and/or disinfection procedures below before using the equipment.
Clean the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi with a damp cloth using warm water and a
disinfectant cleaner.
To ensure proper cleaning and disinfection always follow the steps below:
Cleaning / Disinfection (Steps 1-8)
1 Wear protective gloves and goggles.
2 Mix the disinfectant according to the instructions on the product label or according to the
mixing ratio in the IFU.
3 Apply the disinfectant on the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi.
4 Allow for disinfection time according to the instructions on the product label.
5 Use a clean cloth to wipe all surfaces especially handles, the crossbar and knee
upholstery.
6 Use a new cloth soaked in water to remove all traces of disinfectant. When removing
disinfectant periodically rinse the cloth under running water.
7 If the traces of disinfectant cannot be removed, spray water with a temperature of approx.
25°C (77°F) on the affected parts and wipe with disposable towels. Repeat until all traces of
disinfectant are removed.
8 Leave the parts to dry.
WARNING
To avoid falls the client must be positioned in accordance with this IFU.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, ensure that the client's arms are kept on the crossbar and
feet on the footrest.
WARNING
To avoid the client falls or caregiver injuries ensure that there are two caregivers
present during the transfer of the client, if this is necessary according to the client
state.

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Regularly clean with mild detergents to extend product lifetime.
WARNING
To avoid eye and skin damage always use goggles and gloves. In case of contact
rinse with plenty of water. If eyes or skin becomes irritated, immediately contact a
physician. Always read the IFU and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the
disinfectant label.
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination always follow the disinfection instructions in this
IFU. The product should always be cleaned between two clients.
WARNING
To avoid eye or skin irritation never use disinfectants in the presence of a client.
WARNING
Do not use a steam washer, washing tunnel, or high pressure jet cleaners.
WARNING
Do not clean the surface with abrasive sponges and cloths.

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Care and Preventive Checks
The Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi is subject to normal wear and tear; therefore, the following
actions should be performed as specified to make sure that the product retains its original
manufacturing specification.
Koval or your local Koval representative shall carry out preventive checks once a year by prior
agreement.
NOTE: Do not carry maintenance and servicing while the product is used.
Responsibilities of the Caregiver
Every
DAY
Every
WEEK
Every
YEAR
Disinfection
X
Visually check all visible parts
X
Visually check mechanical attachments
X
Perform functionality testing
X
Check and clean casters
X
Check upholstery
X
Yearly checks by qualified personnel only
X
WARNING
To avoid malfunction resulting in injury make sure to carry out regular inspections
and follow the recommended maintenance schedule. In some cases, due to heavy
use of the product and exposure to aggressive environment, more frequent
inspections should be carried out. Local regulations and standards may be more
stringent than the recommended maintenance schedule.
WARNING
To avoid injuries of the client and caregiver never modify the equipment or use
incompatible parts.

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Responsibilities of the Caregiver
Responsibilities of the caregiver shall be carried out by personnel with sufficient Mover –
Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi knowledge following the instructions in this IFU.
Daily
Disinfection
• Disinfect the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi immediately after every use. Use recommended
concentrations of standard disinfectants and cleaning agents. For additional
cleaning/disinfecting instructions see section Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions.
Weekly
Visually check all exposed parts
• Particularly check areas exposed to physical contact with the client or the caregiver. Check
for potential cracks or sharp edges that could lead to injuries by the client or the caregiver or
that could become unhygienic.
Test functionality by:
• Verifying smooth operation of the adjustable flexible base.
• Verifying smooth rotating operation of the rotating padded seats.
• Checking the brakes.
Checking and cleaning casters
• Check that all casters are securely fixed and can rotate and swivel freely. Always clean with
water (the functioning can be affected by soap, hair, dust and chemicals from the floor
cleaning solutions).
Checking the upholstery
• Verify that there are no cracks or tears. In the event of damage replace damaged parts to
avoid cross contamination. (See Parts Designation.)
Yearly Checks by Qualified Personnel Only
Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi must be serviced once a year in accordance with the
Maintenance and Repair Manual.

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NOTE: All Caregiver Obligations are to be checked when performing the Qualified
Personnel Service.
Mover - Flexi Storage and Transport
The Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area at room
temperature and out of direct sunlight (UV-radiation). The storage temperature must range
from -40°C to 70°C. Avoid excessive pressure on the upholstery during storage. Follow all
the necessary precautions during transport: to avoid damage of the equipment always close
the padded seats.
CAUTION:
Failure to lock the casters in the braking position can cause the Mover – Flexi/Mobi Pro Flexi
to move automatically.
Technical Specifications
11992145 - MOVER – FLEXI/Mobi Pro Flexi
NOTE:
Measurements can deviate for +/- 2%.
Rotating padded seats
Seamless padding (50 mm)
Manually adjustable flexible base with three positions:
Inner caster distance: 450 mm, 640 mm, 830 mm
Outer caster distance: 580 mm, 770 mm, 970 mm
Crossbar
Knee support
Front swivel double wheel casters Ø75 mm
Rear swivel double wheel casters Ø75 mm with brake
Maneuvering handles
Height:
1050 mm
Length:
930 mm
Width:
640 mm
Weight:
33 kg
Safe working load:
150 kg
WARNING
To avoid injuries and/or diminished safety of the product the maintenance
activities must be carried out at set intervals by qualified personnel with
appropriate tools and parts, as wells as proper knowledge of the procedures.
Qualified personnel must be certified for the maintenance of this device.

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Dimensions