Moorings Buddy Roamer User manual

Instruction Manual
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The Buddy Roamer™ is a posterior walking aid
that provides partial weight bearing postural
support with mobility.
The ergonomically designed frame supports body
weight while allowing the child to walk around freely
and unaided.
This manual will show you how to easily set-up the walker for first
use and also the adjustments available to enable full functionality of
the device. Before assembly please read the safety information
notices to ensure the Buddy Roamer™ is used effectively.
Declaration of Conformity
Moorings Mediquip as manufacturer declares that the Buddy
Roamer™ walking aid conforms to the requirements of 93/42/EEC
Medical Device Directive.
Terms of Warranty
The warranty applies only when the product is used according to the
specified conditions and for the intended purposes, following all
manufacturers’ recommendations. A One year warranty is provided
with all Buddy Roamer™ walking aids.
CONTENTS
01. Safety Information
02. First Assembly
03. Measurements
04. Adjustments
05. Additional Features
06. Maintenance
07. Care and Cleaning
08. Technical information
Technical Information
Measurements
Size 1
Size 2
cm
inches
cm
inches
Headrest Height
90 - 130
35 - 51
100 - 140
39 - 55
Inside Leg
30 - 70
12 - 27
40 - 80
16 - 32
Chest Width
17 - 27
7 - 10
17 - 27
7 - 10
Hip Width
17 - 27
7 - 10
17 - 27
7 - 10
Underarm Height
60 - 100
23 - 40
70 - 110
27 - 43
Max User Weight
50 kg
110 lbs
50 kg
110 lbs
Technical Info
Size 1
Size 2
cm
inches
cm
inches
Frame Length
80
31
80
31
Frame Width
65
25
65
25
Wheel Diameter
20
8
20
8
Tilt Range
-10° to +10°
-10° to +10°
Product Weight
20 kg
44 lbs
20 kg
44 lbs

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maintenance
Daily
The following checks should be carried out by therapists, carers or parents to
ensure the Buddy Roamer™ is safe for use.
1. Check that the locking pin has been fully inserted through the vertical post
and the support framework back column. Ensure the black plastic grip
knob on the vertical post is fully tightened before use.
2. Ensure all adjustment screws, including the plastic clamps, midline bar,
lateral supports and headrest are fully tightened before use.
3. Perform a functional check of the parking brake, Directional Lock and anti
roll-back lock (if supplied) to ensure they are in full working order.
Weekly
1. Check of all screw connections to ensure none have come loose.
2. Check all upholstery for signs of wear and tear.
3. Check all Velcro straps and brush off any fluff build up to ensure straps
secure correctly.
Cleaning and care
1. The upholstery and fabrics can be cleaned by hand while still in place
using warm water and a non-abrasive detergent.
2. Ordinary soiling and spillages should be removed as soon as possible
using soap and warm water.
3. Metal or plastic components can be cleaned using a damp cloth or soap
and water if necessary.
Always ensure product is completely dry before use.
DO NOT use organic solvents or dry cleaning fluids on any part of the
Buddy Roamer™.
Safety information
All instructions in this manual should be read fully before use.
The maximum user weight for the Buddy Roamer™ is 50Kg.
This weight limit must not be exceeded.
Users should not be left unattended at anytime while using
the Buddy Roamer™.
Only use Moorings Mediquip approved components with the
walker. Never modify the device in anyway. Doing so may put
the user at risk and will invalidate the warranty.
If any product defects become obvious or if any parts should
fail, discontinue use immediately and contact your local dealer
as soon as possible to rectify them.
All positional adjustments should be made before the user is
put into the walker. All adjustment bolts, grip knobs and straps
must be securely fastened again before use.
The Buddy Roamer™ should be kept away from all direct
sources of heat including naked flames, cigarettes, heaters
and radiators. When not in use the walker should be stored in
a dry place that is not subject to extremes of temperature.
Follow all daily, weekly and annual product inspections. (see
maintenance section of this manual)
Please keep all plastic packaging material away from children
as plastic packaging can present the danger of suffocation.
Clean the Buddy Roamer™ regularly using only standard
household cleaning agents. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.

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First assembly
Contents of the box:
1) Base frame Assembly
2) Support Framework
3) Locking Pin
(4mm and 5mm Allen key provided
in the plastic bag with this manual)
Step 1
Unpack the Base frame assembly and
place on a flat surface as shown.
Step 2
Loosen both of the socket screws using
the 5mm Allen key provided and remove
the front half of the clamp.
Step 3
Lift the square post so it is in a vertical
position.
At the same time lift the U-shaped metal
frame to meet the post so that it is sitting
inside the clamp as shown.
Additional features
These features can be activated for use by following the procedures
outlined below or disengaged when not needed:
Parking Brake
To activate the parking brake, pull down on the
black plastic lever until it engages with the tyre
and locks into position. To disengage the brake,
push up on the plastic lever.
The parking brake should always
be engaged when first putting the
user into the walker.
Directional Lock
The directional lock is used to lock the castor
wheels so they can only travel straight.
To activate the lock, turn the plastic spring pin
through 90° and let the metal pin fall into the
hole on the plastic castor fork.
To disengage the lock, pull the plastic spring pin
up and twist it through 90° to lock out of position.
Anti Roll-Back Lock (optional)
The anti roll-back lock is used to stop the walker
moving backwards when the user is trying to walk.
To engage the Lock, pull the plastic spring pin
out and let the knurled metal bearing rest on
the tyre.
To disengage the lock, pull the plastic spring pin
out and guide it back into the receiving hole.
The anti roll-back lock is an optional
extra and may not be supplied with your device.

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Hip / Chest Adjustment
To change the height of the supports, loosen both
of the socket screws and raise or lower the
supports to the desired height.
To adjust the width, loosen the plastic grip knob
and slide the lateral arms apart to desired width.
Ensure both socket screws and
the plastic grip knob are fully
tightened before use.
Headrest Adjustment
To adjust the height of the headrest; loosen both of
the socket screws and slide the flat steel headrest bar
up or down the extrusion to the desired height.
Only loosen the screws through 1 full
turn to avoid them falling out.
Ensure both screws are fully
tightened again before use.
Dynamic Spring Adjustment
To increase the pre-load and so stiffen the spring, turn
the grip nut clockwise.
To decrease the pre-load and so soften the spring, turn
the grip nut anti-clockwise.
Do Not unscrew the grip nut below the
threads on the internal bar.
Prone Angle Adjustment
The prone angle can be adjusted forwards or backwards
to a maximum of 10° each way. Firstly, loosen both
of the socket screws on the clamp,
Slide the clamp up along the vertical square post to move
the prone angle forward, slide it down along the post to
move the prone angle backwards.
Ensure both screws are fully
tightened again before use.
Step 4
Place front half of the clamp back on and
tighten both socket screws.
Make sure both screws are
fully tightened before use.
Step 5
Loosen the black plastic grip knob.
Press and hold the red button on the
locking pin and remove it from the hole.
Place the back column of the vertical support
framework into the vertical square post and
let it slide down to the desired height.
Step 6
Press and hold the red button on the locking
pin and push it through the vertical square post
and one of the holes in the back column.
Step 7
Ensure the locking pin is inserted
through to the other side and tighten
the black plastic grip knob.
Ensure the locking pin is
fully inserted through the
vertical post and the grip
knob is fully tightened.

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measurements
For each child the following measurements should be taken and
recorded in the table below:
Measurement
Value (cm / inch)
1
Inside Leg
2
Underarm
3
Overall height
4
Chest Width
5
Hip Width
These values correspond to the following adjustments on the walker;
these adjustments should be set to the correct value before use:
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Adjustments
The Buddy Roamer™ is now fully
assembled and ready for individual
adjustments and fine tuning, using the
4mm or 5mm Allen keys provided.
Height Adjustment
Press and hold the red button on the locking pin
and remove the pin from the hole. Slide the back
column up or down to the desired hole position
and re-insert the locking pin.
Ensure the locking pin is fully inserted
through the vertical post and the grip
knob is fully tightened before use.
Fine Height Adjustment
Once the main height adjustment has been
set; a fine adjustment can be made using
the revolving handle at the top of the back
column. Turn clockwise to raise the support
framework and anti-clockwise to lower.
Midline Bar Adjustment
Loosen each of the socket screws on the back
of the midline bar. This allows the midline bar
to be raised or lowered along the extrusion track.
Only loosen the screws through 1 full
turn to avoid them falling out.
Ensure both screws are fully
tightened again before use.