Pneumex PneuWalker User manual

Key Benefits
 Eliminate fear of falling
 Safety for patient and clinician
 Freedom for therapists
 Assists in getting out of bed, lifting from a
wheelchair and increasing mobility
 Moves through doorways
 Use over‐ground or over a treadmill
Analog Control
Assembly Manual
Pneumex, Inc. 800.447.5792 [email protected]
Genuine Pneumex Equipment
PneuWalker™

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Distributed by Pneumex, Inc.
Pneumex™, PneuGait Foot Strap™, PneuMAP™,
PneuBack Chair™, PneuWeight™, PneuWalker™ and
PneuVest™ are trademarks of Pneumex, Inc.
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All rights reserved
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www.Pneumex.com
Pneumex, Inc.
2605 North Boyer Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone 208‐265‐4105
Fax 208‐265‐9651
E‐mail [email protected]
Rev 018A
Revised July 23, 2018

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Contents
Preface & Liability............................................................4
Indications &Contraindications ........................................5
Description .....................................................................6
Components....................................................................7
Unpacking & Installation .................................................8
Contained Air System ......................................................9
Power On ........................................................................9
Control Panel.................................................................10
Handlebars ....................................................................12
Adjusting the Width....................................................... 13
Adjusting the Height......................................................14
PneuVest ....................................................................... 15
Using Lift Bar Options....................................................16
Hemiplegia Settings ...................................................... 17
Safety Straps .................................................................18
Locking Wheels .............................................................18
Attach Wheels ..............................................................19
Using the Unweighting System .....................................20
360 degree Unit .............................................................21
Troubleshooting ............................................................22
Specifications ................................................................25
Maintenance..................................................................26
Safety Requirements ..................................................... 27
Your Warranty ...............................................................28

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Preface
This manual contains the operating instructions and service
requirements for the PneuWalker™ . The manual is designed for
clinical staffuse. The clinicians will instruct their patients and clients
in the proper use of the system and its accessories. Each operator
must read the operator manual in full before using the product for
the first time. Please read the manual carefully, noting the Safety
Requirements, before using the PneuWalker™ .
Liability Notice
Failure to follow the conditions set forth below shall absolve
Pneumex, Inc. from any responsibility for the safety, reliability, and
performance of this equipment.
Each independent user must be instructed in the proper use of the
system and its accessories.
The installation and assembly of the unit must comply with the
applicable local or state requirements. The equipment must be used
in accordance with the instructions for use. It is suggested that
operators of the PneuWalker™ receive approved training from
Pneumex, Inc. or their designee before operating the equipment.
Please call Pneumex at 800‐447‐5792 to find out more about our
training and certification programs.

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Indications for use
Acute and chronic back pain
Assist in lifting patients out of bed or wheelchair
Balance
Bariatric patients
Cardiovascular
Knee, hip & ankle injury
Neurological patients
Orthopedic patients
Osteoporosis
Post surgical
Respiratory ailments
Ruptured disc — herniated / bulged
Contraindications
Spinal Fractures
Respiratory conditions which are exacerbated by pressure on the
rib cage
Tumors on the spine.
(This can sometimes be compensated for by taking more weight
through the legs or by using a thoracic vest).

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Description
The PneuWalker™ unweighting system supports a person's body
weight during use. The pneumatic system lifts, or “unweights” the
user, reducing the amount of strain on a patient’s body. As the user
becomes stronger and can tolerate additional stress on the body,
the weight can be adjusted to make the body do more work. The
system can be used with most types of exercise equipment,
including, but not limited to: treadmills, steppers, bicycles, mini‐
trampolines, and balance boards. The PneuWalker™ can assist
with balance issues, getting patients in and out of wheelchairs or
beds, and increasing patient mobility.
The PneuWalker™ components include a frame with analog con‐
trols, two lift arms, a contained air system, a vest , and installation
hardware.

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Control panel
Contained air system
Locking Wheels
Handlebar
Upright
Components
Cylinder
Handlebar
Air Box
Off‐On switch
Lift Arms
Cylinder Ports
Patient Ports
Drain and Air Valve

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Unpacking
Your PneuWalker™ comes assembled.
Included with each PneuWalker™ is the operator/service manual,
charger and three PneuVest .
Before first Use
Before you use the PneuWalker™ for the first time, you must
charge the airbox. Screw the charger plug into the airbox and at‐
tach to a 110 outlet. When charging, the light will be orange. When
fully charged, the light will turn green.
Charger plug in
Charger
The Contained Air System must be charged before use. You must
plug in the charger each night. Failure may result in a dead battery.

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Contained Air System
Charging the unit overnight will assure that there will be sufficient
battery power to operate the PneuWalker™ all day. When you
plug in the charger, it is recommended that you drain the air sys‐
tem. Put a container under the valve to catch water. The drain valve
is located underneath the airbox. There are two valves:
 Valve A drains the main tank. This
should be done every night when
you charge the Contained Air
System. Pull down to drain .
 Valve B is the air fitting that di‐
rects air to the cylinders.
Power on
Once the PneuWalker™ has been charged overnight , it is ready to
use. Adjust the unit to the width that will meet your needs (see
page2 13‐15)
Turn on the PneuWalker™ using the
toggle switch on top of the airbox.
The air tank must be drained weekly. Failure to do so may result in
damage to Airbox systems.
A
B

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Control Panel
Before putting a patient in the PneuWalker™ you should famil‐
iarize yourself with the Control Panel located between the up‐
rights.
When to use Exercise or Balance Mode
Exercise Mode
Exercise mode lets the user perform vertical movements with con‐
sistent unweighting . For example: when you are retraining the sit
to stand motion, or working on stepping up and down steps.
Balance Mode
Balance mode lets the user perform exercises involving less ver‐
tical movement without fear of falling. The system supports the
entire body weight during loss of balance, allowing a fall of no
more than three to six inches.
OFF
OFF mode releases the air from the system quickly. This mode can
be used to re‐weight a person quickly if desired.
Pressure gauge Regulator knob Mode selector
Indicates the number of
pounds/kilograms the
system is Unweighting
Gradually increases (+) or
decreases (‐) the amount
of Unweighting lift)
Provides choices of
Exercise, Balance, or
Off(OFF‐EX‐BAL