Rebotec Fixi-YANO User manual

REBOTEC®Rehabilitationsmittel GmbH
DE-49610 Quakenbrück, Artlandstr. 57-59
Telephone: [phone]-
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.rebotec.de
BA-Nr.: 02.05.124/2021-11-A01 Email: [e-mail]
Read this User Manual before using the device for the first time and keep it at hand for the
user as well as for future use and subsequent sales.
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User Manual
Walking frames
Figure similar
Fixi-Yano
Fox-Yano
186.99.10
186.99.20
100 kg
100 kg

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Table of contents
Walking frames .......................................1
1. Product description........................3
1.1. Introduction..............................................3
2. Features ..........................................3
2.1. Intended purpose.....................................3
2.2. Conditions of use ....................................3
2.3. Storage & transport.................................3
2.4. Equipment & functions ...........................4
2.5. Packaging.................................................4
2.6. Disposal....................................................4
3. Symbols & nameplates..................4
4. Safety instructions.........................4
5. Incident reporting...........................5
6. Warranty..........................................5
6.1. Complaint .................................................5
7. Reuse, lifetime................................5
8. Scope of delivery............................6
9. Setting up for use...........................6
9.1. Unfolding ..................................................6
9.2. Adjusting the handle height ...................6
9.3. Attaching the forearm support...............6
9.4. Adjusting the forearm length..................7
9.5. Adjusting the armrest angle ...................7
10. Product data ...................................7
11. Operation of the product ...............7
11.1. Prepare for operation ..............................7
11.2. Pushing the product................................7
11.3. Braking system........................................7
11.4. Folding of the product.............................8
11.5. Adjusting the brakes ...............................8
12. Troubleshooting.............................8
13. Care and maintenance...................8
13.1. Cleaning and care ................................... 8
13.2. Maintenance ............................................ 8
14. Spare parts & accessories .......... 10
15. Drawing & dimensions................. 11

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1. Product description
Figure shows:
A
Front wheel bracket
B
Rear wheel bracket
C
Handlebar
D
Front wheel
E
Rear wheel
F
Handbrake, lockable
G
Brake lever
H
Star knob nuts, height adjustment
I
Pull cord, folding mechanism
J
Brake
K
Bowden cables
L
Handle of the forearm support
M
Forearm support
N
Nameplate of product
1.1. Introduction
•The product described here is a medical device of
risk class I according to (EU) 2017/745 MDR.
•In this user manual, you will find information on the
safe and proper initial operation, use, maintenance
and care of this product.
•Carefully read this user manual before using the de-
vice. Follow the safety instructions and act accord-
ingly.
2. Features
2.1. Intended purpose
Fixi, Fox-Yano
•The product is used for support and relief in case of
restrictions of the lower extremities. It allows the
user to pursue their desire for mobility. There must
be sufficient upper body musculature for safe use.
Use with restrictions at the hands is possible. Per-
sons with sensory impairments may not be able to
use this item.
Specification:
•Maximum user weight: 100 kg
•Height adjustable
•Can be used by patients with rheumatism/arthritis
in the hands
•Foldable
•Indoor & outdoor use
Indication
•Impairment of mobility in the case of damage to lo-
comotive/balance system with sufficiently pre-
served walking ability/coordination, if the use of
other walking aids is insufficient
•To maintain/promote/secure walking; additional
support for everyday activities (transport function,
sitting down when exhausted)
•If used indoors, care must be taken to ensure suffi-
ciently spacious living conditions.
2.2. Conditions of use
•Temperature range: -10 °C to 35 °C; direct radiant
heat on the product must be avoided.
•Relative humidity: 40% to 85%. Outside of these
conditions, the product must only be used for a
short time.
•Folding for transport or storage is possible.
•This product may not be used to transport heavy
objects.
•There must be a flat surface of sufficient size for the
hoist to be placed on. See 15.
2.3. Storage & transport
•Temperature range: 5 °C to 25 °C; direct radiant
heat on the product must be avoided.
•Store the product in dry rooms with a humidity of up
to 65%.
F
B
M
E
D
C
A
H
H
K
J
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2.4. Equipment & functions
•Foldable
•Handle height adjustable (see 9.2 & 15)
•Hand brakes with locking function
2.5. Packaging
•We recommend you keep the packaging for a later
transport.
•Dimensions: 700 mm x 460 mm x 840 mm
2.6. Disposal
•Disposal and recycling of used products and pack-
aging must be carried out in accordance with cur-
rently valid regulations. Please contact a disposal
company for further information.
•The Infection Protection Act must be observed.
•Please observe any labels and information on
packaging material and act accordingly.
3. Symbols & nameplates
Figure similar.
The nameplate must not be removed!
For ordering spare parts and processing
complaints, the device name, serial number and year
of manufacture will be required.
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Read the
manual!
Year of
manufac-
ture of De-
vice
Serial num-
ber
Important
information!
Article num-
ber
Maximum
user weight
in kg
Care in-
structions
Mainte-
nance in-
structions
Applicable
for indoor
use only.
Manufac-
turer
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Visual sig-
nal
Language
Read the
User Man-
ual!
Do not dis-
pose of as
household
waste.
Product complies with (EU) 2017/745
MDR
Caution!
Observe the safety instructions
Unique Device Identifier
(Data: GTIN / LOT (SN) / year of man-
ufacture)
Medical device label
This product is a medical device.
4. Safety instructions
Please observe the following safety in-
structions:
•Before using the device for the first time, the User
Manual must be read completely in order to avoid
hazards or damage caused by maloperation.
•Before each use, check the device for visible dam-
age or deficiencies.
•In case of malfunctions or damage of any kind, the
device must not be used.
Caution: Danger of falling!
•Be sure to check the following aspects before use:
Stability of the product.
Function of the brakes.
Proper locking of the folding mechanism.
Tight fit of the star knob nuts.
•Only use the product if completely assembled.
•Do not slump carelessly on the product.
•Only use the height adjustment in the holes pro-
vided for it.
•Avoid using the product on slippery or uneven
ground.
•Make sure that the brakes are always in locked po-
sition before using the article. Only release the two
brakes after you seen you are able to stand stably.
•Do not start walking or pushing until you are stand-
ing upright and have grasped the handles with both
hands.
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•Always walk within the product frame and do not
push it too far in front of you, otherwise there is an
increased risk of falling due to incorrect loading.
•Before walking, always check whether the safety
catch (snapper) against unintentional folding is en-
gaged.
•Users who are prone to uncontrolled actions or
movements must be supervised when using the
product.
•During use on sloping paths, the rolling speed may
become higher than the walking speed; apply the
driving brake!
Caution: Danger of tipping over!
•When using the item outdoors, walk on level paths
only and avoid high curbs as much as possible. If
necessary, look for an area with lowered curbs or
ask for help getting over the obstacle.
•Avoid walking on steep inclines or declines; other-
wise you could lose control of the rolling product.
•Leaning heavily on the forearm support may cause
the walker to tip backwards.
Caution: Danger of breakage!
•Observe the permitted user weight (2.1).
•Do not hang any objects on the walker, otherwise
there is a risk of it tipping over.
•Do not expose the product to great temperature
fluctuations (2.2 & 2.3).
Caution: Danger of pinching or catching!
•There is a risk of pinching or catching on all moving
parts of the product. Be especially careful when un-
folding and folding that no body parts or objects are
caught between the moving parts.
Caution: Risk of injury!
•There is a risk of injury with surface temperatures >
40 °C. Therefore, do not expose the product to high
temperatures (e.g. sunlight, radiators, hot water).
Allow the product to cool down before use.
If the product is used by patients with insen-
sitive skin (no temperature perception or
skin damage), a heat check (e.g. touching with the
back of the hand) must be carried out by the nursing
staff.
5. Incident reporting
•Serious incidents in connection with the product
must be reported immediately to the manufacturer
and BfArM.
BfArM: www.bfarm.de/DE
▪Use the reporting functions and provided
forms.
Manufacturer: [e-mail]
6. Warranty
•For this product the manufacturer grants a warranty
of 12 months. Compliance with the general terms
and conditions(www.rebotec.de/agbs), as well as
the intended use, are a basic prerequisite. The stat-
utory warranty provisions shall apply.
•Unauthorised modifications to this product will void
the product’s conformity and the warranty.
6.1. Complaint
•Please contact us before returning the product.
•To reduce transport damage, use the original pack-
aging if possible.
•The Infection Protection Act must be complied with.
Please make sure that the product does not pose
a risk of infection when returned.
Enclose the supplied information sheet on safety
with the product.
Costs may incur for returns that are not marked
non-objectionable.
7. Reuse, lifetime
•The product is suitable for reuse. How often the
product can be reused depends on the frequency
and nature of use.
•Before reuse, the product must be reprocessed hy-
gienically and the technical and functional safety
and reliability of the product must be checked and
restored if necessary. See 13.
For more detailed information, please see the re-
processing instructions (02.12.155) and the
maintenance instructions (02.11.149).

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The documents can be downloaded from the fol-
lowing link.
▪www.rebotec.de/downloads
•When used as intended, the product has a lifetime
of 3 years. The effective lifetime may vary depend-
ing on the frequency and intensity of use and the
general condition.
8. Scope of delivery
•Fixi-Yano, Fox-Yano
•User manual (02.05.124)
•Allen key 4 mm
•The reprocessing and maintenance instructions
can be ordered or viewed and downloaded at
www.rebotec.de/downloads.
9. Setting up for use
•The product has been carefully inspected in the fac-
tory for freedom from defects and completeness.
Please check the product for any possible damage
which may have occurred during transport and for
completeness of the scope of delivery upon receipt.
Assembly or adjustment shall be carried out by the
specialist dealer.
9.1. Unfolding
•Place the walking frame on its wheels and unfold it
by pushing down the rear wheel bar. The folding
lock must be completely engaged.
•Check that the walking frame is fully unfolded, the
folding lock is engaged and the bag is properly se-
cured.
9.2. Adjusting the handle height
•The height of the handlebar must be adjusted to
your body height.
•Loosen the two star knob screws (1) and pull them
out. Move the handlebar (2) to the desired height.
The holes of the two tubes must be aligned on top
of one another. Then tighten the star knob screw
again.
•Check the function of the handbrake. (See 11.3,
11.5 & 13.2)
•Check that there are no kinks in the brake cables.
9.3. Attaching the forearm support
•Loosen the lower nut (1) on the T-connector.
Loosen and remove the two upper screw connec-
tions (2).
2
1
3
2
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•Insert the tube (3) of the forearm support into the T-
connector as far as it will go. Then align the tube to
fit the holes and fix the two upper screw connec-
tions. Finally, tighten all three screw connections
firmly
9.4. Adjusting the forearm length
•There are three setting options for adjusting the
forearm length (A= regular/B= short/C= long)
•Loosen the cap nut with an open-end wrench
SW10, unscrew and pull out the screw completely.
•Select the adjustment, insert the screw and screw
the cap nut tight again.
9.5. Adjusting the armrest angle
•The position of the forearm can be adjusted by
changing the inclination of the armrest
•Slightly loosen the screw (1) on the clamping bush
(2) of the support fork with a 4 mm Allen key.
•Press the armrest down into the desired position
with your hand (A). (max. inclination adjustable to
the stop (B))
•Tighten the screw (1) again.
10. Product data
•We reserve the right to make technical develop-
ments and improvements with respect to the design
shown in this User Manual.
•See 15.
Characteristic
Value
Fixi-Yano, Fox-Yano
2.
Product weight*
8.4 kg
3.
Total weight*
10.2 kg
*Without accessories.
11. Operation of the product
•Before use, it must be ensured that the product is
in proper condition. If defects or malfunctions are
evident, the product must not be used. Have the
defects corrected by a specialist dealer before use.
11.1. Prepare for operation
•The product must be unfolded and the latches en-
gaged. Check that the handbrakes are securely in
place and that they function properly (see: 9.1 &
11.3).
11.2. Pushing the product
•Always walk inside the frame of the walker and do
not push it too far in front of you.
•Do not lean too far over the forearm supports.
•When using the walker outdoors, walk on level
paths only and avoid high curbs as much as possi-
ble.
•When using the walker indoors, try to avoid collid-
ing with door thresholds and pay attention to loose
or slippery floor coverings.
•While walking, the parking brake should not be
used or the driving brake continuously applied. To
push the walker, both hand brakes must be re-
leased.
11.3. Braking system
Improper use of the brake can cause unsafe
situations and damage (increased wear, lim-
ited function).
The product should not be moved if the brakes are
applied or the wheels are locked.
Parking brake (1)
•Press down the two brake levers (A) until they en-
gage. The two rear wheels are now braked. To re-
lease the brakes, pull the brake levers back towards
the handle (B) until the brakes are released.
Handbrake (2)
•Pressing the brake levers (A) up to the handle (B)
and holding the brake levers will brake both rear
wheels. Releasing the brake lever (A) allows the
two rear wheels to move freely again
1
2
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11.4. Folding of the product
Unfolding
•Place the product on its wheels and press down the
frame. The folding lock must be completely en-
gaged.
•See 9.1.
Folding
•Pull the pull cord (1) upwards with your hands until
the lock is released. With the other hand, pull the
handlebar (2) towards you.
11.5. Adjusting the brakes
•If the braking effect of the brakes begins to deterio-
rate, the product may no longer be put into opera-
tion and must be repaired by a specialist dealer. Af-
ter inspection, they will decide whether readjust-
ment is sufficient or whether parts have to be re-
placed.
•To adjust the brakes, loosen the lock nut (1) and
then adjust the brake with the adjusting screw (2).
Make sure that the wheels turn freely when the
brake is released and that the wheels are locked
when the brake is applied. Re-tighten the lock nut.
12. Troubleshooting
Fault
Potential
cause
Remedy
Wheels turn
sluggishly
Deposits
Cleaning, check-
ing regularly
Locking bolts
are jammed
Deposits
Cleaning,
Replace the
locking bolt
No or reduced
braking func-
tion
Brake misa-
ligned, brake
lining worn,
defective
maintenance!
Adjust brake,
have lining re-
placed
Wheel set bent
Hitting an ob-
stacle
maintenance!
Replacement
Visible cracks
or breaks
Various
causes
maintenance!
Replacement
Forearm sup-
port defective
Wear and
tear
Replacement of
defective parts
Loose screw
connections
Wear and
tear
Check connec-
tions and replace
if necessary
13. Care and maintenance
13.1. Cleaning and care
The product can be cleaned using a mild
conventional cleaning and disinfecting
agent. After cleaning, wipe the product with a clean,
moist cloth and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
•Do not use scouring agents or cleaning agents with
aggressive ingredients (acids, thinners), as well as
hard cleaning objects (brushes), as otherwise the
surfaces may be damaged or deposits may form on
the materials.
The product is suitable for manual cleaning and disin-
fection. Please observe the reprocessing instructions
(02.12.155).
13.2. Maintenance
•Wear and tear that is not recognised in time and/or
improper handling, as well as irregular or no
maintenance may result in accidents.
For safety reasons, the product must be pro-
fessionally maintained at least once a year.
Check product for visible damage (cracks, breaks,
loose parts)
•Check stability before use
Maintenance/inspection scope
•Maintenance should include the following inspec-
tion work and should be documented.
1
2
2
1
2
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•Visual inspection for damage, wear and corrosion
of all frame parts such as:
•Frame
•Handlebar
•Forearm supports
•Front wheels (replace in pairs)
•Rear wheels (replace in pairs)
•Brake cables
•Manual switch with brake lever
•Check all connecting elements (screws, nuts) for
completeness, fit and function
•Function of the folding mechanism
•Function of the height adjustment mechanism
•Function of the brakes
•Braking when moving (handbrake)
•Locking the brake wheels (parking brake)
•In the event of damage and/or repairs, contact your
authorised dealer immediately.
•Never attempt any unauthorised modifications or
conversions to the product. These may impair the
safety and proper functioning of the device. In such
cases, REBOTEC will not assume any liability.
•Only use OEM spare parts for repairs. See 6.
•After maintenance or repair work has been carried
out, we recommend you clean the product before
using it again.
•Please note section 7& 14.
•Please observe the maintenance instructions
(02.11.149).

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14. Spare parts & accessories
No.
Art. no.
Designation
1
288.00.45
Front wheel
2
288.00.46
Rear wheel
3
280.10.53
Brake lining
4
853.06.40
Star knob, complete
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280.10.48
Back rest pad
-
164.30.00
Walking aid holder set
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02.05.124
User Manual
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02.11.149
Maintenance Instructions
Use only REBOTEC spare parts and accessories to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the
device.
1
2
3
4

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15. Drawing & dimensions
No.
Designation
Fixi-Yano / Dimensions in mm
Fox-Yano / Dimensions in mm
a1
Height max.
995
1080
a2
Height min.
905
990
b
Width
585
585
c
Length
675
675
d1
Front castor diameter
200
200
d2
Rear castor diameter
200
200
e
Inner width
380
380
f
Total length/armrest
260
260
bxc
Floor space
585 x 675
585 x 675
Dimensions and weights may vary depending on the equipment. There might be minor deviations due
to production tolerances. Subject to change without notice.

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REBOTEC®
Rehabilitationsmittel GmbH
D-49610 Quakenbrück, Artlandstr. 57-59
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web:
www.rebotec.de
Email:
[email protected]
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