Lifestand LSR User manual

USER MANUAL
EN
User manual
LSR
Wheelchair with stand-up function

Where to find LifeStand
Contact us if you have any questions regarding servicing or sales in the area
where you live.
LifeStand France SAS
5 Rue Clément Ader
69740 Genas
France
Tel. : (+33) (0)4 37 26 27 28
Fax : (+33) (0)4 37 26 27 29
Email : [email protected]

LSR
Wheelchair with stand-up function
Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Version: 6, 2015-10
Art. no.: 205259-UK-0

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Contents
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Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up Wheelchairs ..................................... 6
Important information about the user manual................................................................................. 8
General information......................................................................................................................... 9
Technical support .................................................................................................................... 9
Spare parts & accessories....................................................................................................... 9
Scrapping................................................................................................................................. 9
Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 9
Incident reporting..................................................................................................................... 9
Product approval...................................................................................................................... 9
Safety rules and regulations.................................................................................................10-19
Design & function.......................................................................................................................... 20
General.................................................................................................................................. 20
Standing function................................................................................................................... 21
Relax function........................................................................................................................ 22
Control panel ........................................................................................................................ 23
Operation....................................................................................................................................... 24
General ................................................................................................................................. 24
Standing and relax function................................................................................................... 26
Driving Rules ........................................................................................................................ 29
Adjustment..................................................................................................................................... 33
Foot plate .............................................................................................................................. 33
Knee supports ..................................................................................................................... 34
Seat depth ........................................................................................................................... 35
Center of gravity .................................................................................................................. 36
The height of the armrest .................................................................................................... 37
Back rest angle .................................................................................................................... 38
Equalization system ............................................................................................................. 39
Anti-tip protection ................................................................................................................. 41
Brakes .................................................................................................................................. 42
Transport & Storage...................................................................................................................... 43
Use as a seat in a vehicle..................................................................................................... 43
Wheels................................................................................................................................... 44
Back rest................................................................................................................................ 45
Lifting points........................................................................................................................... 46
Maintenance and repairs............................................................................................................... 47
General.................................................................................................................................. 47
Batteries, storage................................................................................................................... 48
Charging batteries ................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning................................................................................................................................. 49
Wheels................................................................................................................................... 51
Re-use ......................................................................................................................................... 52
Serial number labels ................................................................................................................... 53
Emergency operation of seat functions ....................................................................................... 54
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................ 55

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Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up Wheelchairs
Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up
Wheelchairs
Advice: These indications and contraindications are based on general observa-
tions. The conditions for regular standing training varies from person to person
and should be individually agreed with a doctor or therapist.
Only a doctor or therapist can decide which method and safe standing training
can be achieved with the Lifestand wheelchair.
Indications
Lifestand wheelchairs were specifically developed for people who have lost their
ability to stand (e.g. paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy etc.). Standing
is used for therapy and prophylaxis of:
- Osteoporosis
Without regular standing / vertical stress of the bones, bone density can
steadily decrease.This leads to the risk of bone fractures and other compli-
cations.
- Decubitus prophylaxis
Whilst standing the pressure on the ischial tuberosity is reduced to a mini-
mum.
- Skeletal misalignments / back pain
Whilst seated the spinal column is naturally elongated (kyphosis/hunch-
back).Standing facilitates a natural spinal position and therefore better upper
body stability.This prevents the risk of a scoliosis.
- Muscular atrophy
Without regular leg movement, the risk of muscle shortening increases
(muscular atrophy) and consequently contractures may develop. Regular,
self-standing training help as movement therapy, thereby avoiding contrac-
tures and preventing possible associated pains and expensive operations.
- Tonus regulation of spasticity
Frequent standing helps to reduce spasticity and facilitates seat movement
and positioning in the wheelchair or bed.This supports a peaceful sleep.

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Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up Wheelchairs
- Deeper respiration
Straightening the upper body through standing decreases the pressure of
the abdominal cavity on the lungs. This improves and deepens respiration,
facilitates breathing and can also help reduce the risk of pneumonia.
- Gastrointestinal complications
As with breathing, standing also reduces the pressure on the digestive
system. This facilitates digestion (intestinal peristalsis) and helps with the
improvement of bowl and bladder functions.
Contraindications
A Lifestand wheelchair can only be used upon prescription by a doctor. Here
are the most common contraindications for the use of a Lifestand wheelchair.
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- Reduced bone density
Should the bones already be very weak it is not recommended to stand.This
could lead to fractures. In this case consult your doctor for a bone density
measurement.
- Poor circulation
For heart or circulatory diseases standing should only occur under medical
supervision (cardio training). Please consult a doctor in this case.
- Severe mobility limitations or severe contractures

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Important information
Important information about the user manual
Congratulations on choosing a LifeStand stand-up wheelchair. Our aim is your
continued satisfaction with your choice of supplier and wheelchair.
Before you start using your wheelchair, it is important to read and understand
this user manual and in particular the section on Safety.
The user manual is primarily intended to inform you about the functions and
capabilities of your wheelchair and to advise you on the best way of using it.
It also contains important safety and maintenance information and describes
some of the problems which might arise when you drive the wheelchair.
Always keep the user manual on or near your wheelchair, as you may need to
consult it for essential information on use, safety and maintenance.
You can also find information on our products on our website.You will find us at
www.permobil.com.
All information and all photographs, illustrations and specifications are based on
the product information that was available at the time this user manual was print-
ed. Pictures and illustrations that appear in the user manual are typical examples
and are not intended to be exact depictions of different parts of the wheelchair.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notification.
If you are visually impaired, this document can be viewed in PDF format at
www.permobil.com or alternatively ordered in large text.
Benefits of a Daily Standing Regimen
The use of any stand-up device should be done only under the prescription and
supervision of a medical professional. At the outset, it is recommended that
your introduction to regular standing be closely monitored by your Physical or
Occupational Therapist.
It has been documented that the regular and cyclical activity of going
from the seated to the standing position may offer many benefits to those
that are no longer able to stand on their own. The benefits are two fold:
1) there is the ability to once again function in daily activities that necessitate
standing (reaching file cabinets and equipment in the workplace, accessing cup-
boards/stoves/shelving at home, as well as the ability to interact eye to eye);and,
2) the potential of physical benefits that result from repeated standing (these
benefits may include improved; range of motion, bone density, circulation, bowel
and bladder function, etc.).

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Technical support, warranty, etc.
Technical support
In the event of technical problems, you should contact Permobil LifeStand.
Always state the wheelchairs serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure
that the correct information is provided.
Spare part & accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through Permobil. The expected
service life of this product is 5 years.
Scrapping
Contact Permobil LifeStand for information about scrapping agreements in force.
Warranty
All wheelchairs are supplied with a two-year product guarantee. Batteries and char-
ger are supplied with one year warranty.
Incident reporting
If an incident occurs please contact your nearest Permobil LifeStand representa-
tive. Normally the same person you contacted at purchase day. To prepare this
contact there is a link on our homepage, on the internet, at www.permobil.com.
Open up your country page and the contact page. Here is the needed contact
information and a guidance document in what information we need to investigate
the incident. Complete the information as much as possible. This is of great help
for us.
To increase the product quality and to ensure that our product is safe through
the whole life cycle we need you to send in Incident Reports. It is also stated in
MEDDEV 2.12-1 and Annex 9 that the manufacturer shall “Encourage users or
those given specific responsi-bility for reporting incidents that have occurred with
medical devices and that meet the criteria within these guidelines to report the
incidents to the Manufacturer and or to the Competent Authority in accordance
with national guidance”.
To meet the requirements and to ensure that our products shall remain safe in
your hands we need your assistance. We hope you never need to use the infor-
mation on this page but if there is an incident please contact us.
Product approval
This product fulfill the requirements according to EN 12183:2009, ISO 7176-
16:1997 and ISO 7176-19:2001.

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Safety rules and regulations
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Safety rules and regulations
A stand-up wheelchair is a complicated product. Therefore, you need to be
very careful when you use and handle it. It is important to read and follow the
instructions and safety rules given in this user manual before starting to use
your wheelchair, as incorrect use could lead to injury to the user or damage to
the wheelchair.
Warning labels
The user manual contains the following "warning labels" which are intended
to draw attention to situations which could lead to problems, near-accidents,
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair, etc.
Permobil accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property
which may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the
recommendations, warnings and instructions given in this user manual.
Take care here.
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Take extra care here.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings.
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