LIW BAFFIN TRIO User manual

MANUAL FOR
BAFFIN TRIO
sizes: 1,2 control: automatic
Edition 1 - 18.07.2017

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NOTE! THE MANUFACTURER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASED
FROM A DIRECT REPRESENTATIVE OF LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY, OR IN SPECIALIZED
MEDICAL SHOP REPRESENTING LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY IN POLAND.
NOTE! USE ONLY INDOOR WITH NO THRESHOLDS.
NOTE! WHEN USING THE PRODUCT, IT SERVICE, MECHANISMS SUBMITTING AND
REGULATING, IT MAY OCCUR DANGER OF ENTRAPMENT AND/OR COMPRESSION OF
USER’S/ACCOMPANYING PERSON BODY IN HOLES/SLOTS BETWEEN THE ELEMENTS. IT IS
ADVISED TO PERFORM THESE STEPS VERY CAREFULLY. AFTER ADJUSTMENT STABILIZE
POSITION BY ACCURATE TIGHTENING NUTS AND BOLTS.
NOTE! READ THE MANUAL NECESSAIRLY BEFORE START-UP.

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1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Warnings & Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Technical Information ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Technical Specification ..................................................................................................................... 6
4. Intended Use .................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Setting and Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.1 Width and Depth Adjustment of the Multifunctional device .......................................................... 7
5.1.2 Width Adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 7
5.1.3 Removing Pelvic Supports ................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.4 Removing the Plastic Covers ............................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Depth Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Seat Position Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Lateral Supports Adjustment.......................................................................................................... 11
5.4.1 Lateral Supports Width Adjustment ............................................................................................... 11
5.4.2 Dismantling Lateral Supports ......................................................................................................... 11
5.5 Armrests Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.5.1 Removing the Armrests .................................................................................................................. 12
5.6 Footrest Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.1 Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ............................................................................................ 13
5.6.2 Adjusting the Angle and the Position of the Foot platform ........................................................... 13
5.6.3 Fastening the feet onto the foot platform ..................................................................................... 14
5.7 Adjusting and regulating the Knee Supports .................................................................................. 14
5.7.1 Unfastening and closing the Knee Supports .................................................................................. 14
5.7.2 Regulating and Adjusting the Knee Supports ................................................................................. 15
5.8 Adjusting the Back Support ............................................................................................................ 15
5.9 Fitting and adjustment of the vest and hip belts ........................................................................... 16
6. Changing position ........................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Changing position/verticalization ................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Changing Position from Sitting into Standing................................................................................. 17
6.3 Changing Position from Sitting into Laying .................................................................................... 18
7 Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Headrest ......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.1 Adjusting the headrest ................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Table ............................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2.1 Adjusting the width of table handles ............................................................................................. 19
7.2.2 Assembling the table ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Upholstery ...................................................................................................................................... 19
7.4 Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 19
7.5 Built-in-spine system lock ............................................................................................................... 20
8 Handling the device ........................................................................................................................ 21
9 General Care & Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 21
10 Disposal of the product .................................................................................................................. 22
11 Service & Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 22
12 Identification plate ......................................................................................................................... 22
13 Symbols meaning ........................................................................................................................... 23
14 Compliance with the safety requirements for medical devices ..................................................... 23
WARRANTY CARD ....................................................................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction
The BAFFIN TRIO Multifunctional device developed by LIW Care Technology Sp. z o.o . was designed and patented to provide a
new approach in rehabilitation. Every effort has been made to ensure that BAFFIN TRIO Multifunctional device is extremely
easy to use, as well as providing a wide range of anatomical adjustment and posture correction.
Please ensure this manual is read thoroughly before use. It is important to follow all the guidelines and recommendations to
ensure full safety and comfort for the user and careers, as well as avoiding potential damage to the equipment. Where there
are multiple careers or new careers, all concerned should receive training on the equipment and have a copy of this
document, or be aware of its location for reference purposes. Complimentary training is available from the Distributors. In
order to benefit from all the features of the Baffin TRIO, it is important to ensure that the product is properly set and adjusted
to the User's particular needs prior to use.
2. Warnings & Safety Information
The safety of those who use our products is of paramount importance to LIW Care Technology Sp. z o.o. For safety and comfort
whilst using the BAFFIN TRIO and to avoid the risk of any damage to the equipment, it is very important to read these
instructions before use and to ensure the recommendations and warnings, are read and understood, by the user and/or any
others involved in operating the equipment.
Safety and Misuse Warnings:
Do not make any changes to this produce that may affect safety.
All the equipment identified in this manual must only be used in the manner described.
Please take immediate action on any repairs that are required.
If any changes are made to this product that can affect safety, the person making the changes may be held responsible.
The manufacturer or distributor cannot be held liable for any changes or modifications made to their products once they
have been dispatched.
Please take note of this symbol.
It highlights specific points relating to safety and failure to follow these instructions could risk injury to the user
or career.
Transporting
The user should not be transported in the Baffin TRIO in a vehicle.
Service & Maintenance
It is important that regular service and maintenance is carried out. This will maximize the life of the equipment. See relevant
section of this Handbook.
Travel in an Aircraft
If your Baffin TRIO is being transported in an aircraft hold, whether it is folded or unfolded, please ensure that it is well padded
and packed, and restrained securely.

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3. Technical Information
The BAFFIN TRIO Multifunctional device consists of
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:
1. Central Core (Spine)
13. Actuators
2. Back Support
14. Push Handle
3. Side supports
15. Brakes
4. Hip Supports
16. Head rest
5. Legs abduction belts
17. Heel Supports
6. Thigh supports
18. Table
7. Armrests
19. Battery
8. Knee Support
20. Respirator Shelf
9. Footrest
21. Spine Interlock
10. Foot Platform
11. Standing Base
12. Seat
Fig. 1: Frame Work Of Multifunctional device
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The equipment of Baffin TRIO Multifunctional device is available depending on the Continent, Country.

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3.1 Technical Specification
There are two sizes of an individual standing seat available. Detailed size parameters are presented in the table below:
Size I (cm)
Size II (cm)
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Seat height (SH)
62
62
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Back height (BH)
61
77
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Backrest Angle (BA)
800 ÷ 1150
800 ÷ 1150
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Verticalization Range (VR)
00 ÷ 850
00 ÷ 850
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Base length (BL)
106
112
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Base width (BW)
69
77
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Foot platform height (FH)
32÷42
35÷49
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Foot platform length (FL)
28
32
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Rear wheel diameter (RW)
25
25
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Front wheel diameter (FW)
14
14
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Seat depth (SD)
36÷50
50÷64
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Seat width (SW)
27÷40
34÷45
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Footplate angle (FA)
+/-140
+/-140
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Tilt angle (TA)
70
70
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Lateral suport height (LH)
26÷44
31÷62
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Height of device in restful position (DH)
120
130
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Height of device in vertical position (DH1)
172
200
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Weight of the device
57 kg
67 kg
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Maximum user’s weight
90 kg
90 kg

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4. Intended Use
The BAFFIN TRIO Multifunctional device allows the user to be repositioned from sitting, to laying or standing, via an actuator
control pad. It is primarily for indoor use only. It is not suitable for manoeuvring kerbs. It is not intended for transport,
therefore the user should not be transported in the Baffin TRIO in a vehicle. Intended Users are those with faulty postures and
muscle dysfunction. Particular conditions include cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, paralysis of various types, tetra and
paraplegia. It can be used in treatment to help prevent the consequences of postural defects and malfunctioning of the body
connected with them. The device makes it possible to put the spine and pelvis in a correct (optimal) position. If you have any
questions or doubts, contact your equipment provider/clinician in the first instance.
5. Setting and Adjustment
Only authorised people can set and adjust this product. It is strongly recommended that setting and adjustment is
carried out by a qualified clinician or personnel authorised by a qualified clinician
5.1.1 Width and Depth Adjustment of the Multifunctional device
5.1.2 Width Adjustment
Use the knob indicated with the red arrow (Fig. 3).
Turning the knob right or left will adjust the width of side pelvic supports (Fig.3).
Fig. 3: Pelvic Supports Width Adjustment

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Fig. 4: Thigh Supports Width Adjustment
The knobs are situated on the left and right sides of the device. They operate independently. It allows symmetrical and
asymmetrical position of the user's body. To adjust the spacing between the thigh supports, use the two knobs which are
situated under the thigh supports (Fig. 4).
In order to adjust the supports, unfasten the upholstery from the thigh supports and fold it to uncover the knobs on the
underside of metal supports.
Next, twist off the knobs in order to set the required position of the thigh supports freely. After setting the correct position,
twist the knobs to fix the chosen position. The thigh supports can be positioned at an angle towards the longitudinal axis of the
device, which increases the possibility to pull the thigh away. The position of the thigh supports influences the correct position
of knees in relation to the pelvis.
The knobs are situated on the right and left sides of the device. They operate independently. They allow for symmetrical and
asymmetrical positioning of the user's body.
5.1.3 Removing Pelvic Supports
Fig. 5: Removing pelvic supports
The side pelvic support system can be fitted or removed quickly. To remove, pull away the setting pivot and pull out the pelvic
supports from the grip (Fig. 5) Similarly, in order to fit back the pelvic supports, pull away the setting pivot and push in the
supports into the grip to the required depth and the automatic fixing system will secure the support from pulling out by
accident.

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5.1.4 Removing the Plastic Covers
Before adjusting the depth of the seat, remove the plastic cover on both sides of the machine. The covers are fixed with the use
of 4 screws (2 on each side), placed on the top and bottom covers (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6: Screws fixing the covers
After undoing the screws, pull out the covers from the fixing slits (Fig. 8). In order to prevent damage to the covers, first take
off the back cover (outer), then the front cover (inner) (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7: Plastic covers removal sequence
Fig. 8: Fixing slit
The covers should be fitted in a similar way, in the opposite order. Fit the front cover first and then the back one.

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5.2 Depth Adjustment
To adjust the depth of the seat, use the blocking screws marked with the red arrows (Fig. 9). It is possible to change the depth
of the device after the screws have been completely undone on both sides of the device. Push in or pull out the back part of the
seat into the right depth. The depth of the seat must be set so that the axis of the device (marked with X and Y in the figure) are
congruent with the anatomical axis of the hip joint and the knee-joint. Make sure that (after setting the required depth) the
screws are properly screwed in symmetrically in corresponding holes on both sides of the device. Failure to do this may cause
damage.
While screwing the seating depth adjustment bolts, hold the back support. Setting too little depth of the
seat can cause pressure on the knees in the standing position. Setting too much depth will cause the
patient to slide down and the underarms to push against the armpits.
Fig. 9: Seat depth adjustment
5.3 Seat Position Adjustment
In order to adjust the position of the seat, use the screw marked with the red arrow (Fig. 10). After undoing the screw, the seat
must be pulled out or pushed in to the required depth. After making the adjustment, stand the device and make sure that the
seat does not collide with the lower part of the central cord (the spine of the back support).
Fig. 10: Seat position adjustment
Adjustment of the position of the seat must be performed each time after the depth is adjusted (see 5.3).
Setting the seat in an inappropriate position can cause danger for the patient or can damage the seat.