Ropox 25-20526 User manual

All-in-One
Walking Trainer
User Manual
25-20035, 25-20526
May-19
Pdf 6006

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General on the walking trainer
Index
General on the walking trainer 3
Operation General 4
Charging the battery 4
Safety function, lifting motor 5
Emergency stop 5
Emergency lowering 5
Brakes 5
Lift using the
walking trainer General 6
Lift from wheelchair/chair 6
Walking training General 7
Placing in wheelchair/chair 7
Mounting instructions 25-20035, 25-20526, 25-20135 9
Mounting of steering device 10
Technical information 11
Maintenance Daily check 14
Cleaning 14
Monthly maintenance 14
Annual inspection 14
Trouble shooting 15
Declaration of conformity 16
Claims deadline and service 17
In case of inquiries concerning spare parts and service, please state the
following information:
Customer:
Walking trainer
model:
Serial number:
Year and month:
Max. load:
Producer Distributor
Ropox A/S
Ringstedgade 221
DK-4700 Næstved
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.ropox.dk

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General on the walking trainer
NOTE! It is important for the user to be familiar with the operation of the
walking trainer and its facilities and that it performs without
problems. Therefore, in order to obtain optimum safety this
Manual must be read carefully before use.
Ropox A/S shall only be responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of the
walking trainer if the following instructions are observed:
•The walking trainer must be assembled and connected according to our instructions.
•The walking trainer must be used and cleaned as described in this Manual.
•The walking trainer must only be used indoor.
•The walking trainer must be subjected to service at least once a year, according to
the procedures of the ”Service Manual”.
The walking trainer is designed to lift a person from chair and bed (in seated
position) and subsequent walking training.
NOTE!UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the walking trainer be used for
lifting objects other than persons –and only persons, whose weight,
including the lifting sling, does not exceed the maximum load stated.
In the event of loads exceeding the maximum value prescribed or lifting of
objects other than persons Ropox A/S shall disclaim any responsibility in
connection with insurance, right to complain and service.
Users should always make sure that the mechanical and electrical systems of the
walking trainer work satisfactorily. In case of malfunction the walking trainer must be
stopped immediately and inspected or repaired, as required. Malfunction may be a
symptom of defects that may get worse and jeopardise the safety in critical situations
The battery should be charged at regular intervals to ensure that the walking trainer is
always operational (e.g. every night).
Warning!or Note!means that the text contains important safety and operating
instructions, which must be observed in order to avoid
accidents.
The walking trainer has CE-marking and thus meets the functional and safety
requirements of the Directives for Medical Devices, Low Voltage and EMC.
See Declaration of Conformity, page 15. The product is in risk group 1.
It has been tested by the Danish Centre for Assistive Technology according to the rules
of Standard DS / EN ISO 10535, „Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons –
requirements and test methods“. All electrical components meet current electrical
standards.

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Operation
General
1. Check that the emergency stop has been released, If not, turn the button clockwise
until release.
2. The walking trainer is operated by means of the hand control unit. The two upper
buttons control the lifting/lowering movement, whereas the two lower buttons control
the leg spreading facility. It is not possible to use two functions simultaneously.
Note!In case of maloperation of the hand control unit (e.g. too quick change of
direction) the hoist does not react. Let go of the push button, wait a few
seconds and press the button again.
3. It is important to use the correct sling for the specific purpose. Further instructions of
the use of slings will be found in the “Walking Trainer User Manual for Slings”.
4. The battery should be charged regularly to ensure that the walking trainer is always
operational (e.g. every night).
Emergency
Only use the emergency stop and emergency lowering device (electrical or mechanical)
in case of an emergency situation. Should it be necessary to use the emergency
functions, always contact the distributor before using the walking trainer again.
Charging the battery
•The battery must be charged when an acoustic signal is heard from the control unit.
This will happen when the battery capacity is 50%. The walking trainer may still be
used, but the recharging capability of the battery will be reduced.
Note!For the 150 kg walking trainer this corresponds to approx. 60 lifting operations
and for the 200 kg walking trainer to approx. 30 lifting operations.
•We recommend charging the walking trainer when it is not being used for a longer
period of time, e.g. every night. The battery cannot be over-charged and it is
“healthy” for it to be charged often as the lifetime will be increased.
•The battery is charged directly in the control unit by means of the mains cable
provided. Insert the cable in the wall outlet and the control unit, see drawing page
11, and switch on power. The walking trainer cannot be used when connected to
mains voltage.
•A green lamp on the control unit indicates that mains voltage has been connected. A
yellow lamp indicates that the battery is being charged.
•When the battery has been fully charged the light of the yellow lamp will go out.
•Battery charging takes approx. 4-5 hours.
•When charging the battery using a wall-mounted charging station (optional) an extra
battery may be constantly charged. Changing battery is easy owing to the snap-
system on top of the battery box.
Note! Make sure that the plug from the battery is correctly
inserted in the control box, if the plug has been pulled out, before
using the lift again.

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Operation
Safety function, lifting motor
The lifting motor is provided with a safety device protecting against jamming. If the
lifting arm meets with resistance during lowering, the movement of the arm will stop
automatically. Thus, a person cannot get jammed between the lifting arm and the
bed/chair.
Warning!! Owing to the protection facility of the motor the lifting arm may fall
freely to the spindle of the motor.
Therefore, make sure that the lifting arm does not ”hang”, that it has
always been pressed down to ensure that it rests on the spindle of the
motor before and after all lifting operations.
This is important as otherwise persons may get hurt if the lifting arm
”falls” down.
Emergency stop
If the walking trainer must be stopped in an emergency, press the red button of the
control unit. When the button has been depressed, the electrical functions cannot be
activated and the battery indicator has been switched off.
Emergency lowering
If the walking trainer is to be lowered and the hand control unit does not work, there are
two possible solutions:
-The electrical emergency lowering device of the control unit (marked emergency),
see drawing page 11. Press it with a ball pencil or the like and the person will be
lowered slowly.
-The mechanical emergency lowering device of the lifting motor. Pull the red handle,
see drawing page 10.
Brakes
The walking trainer
may be braked by
means of the two
large rear wheels by
using the foot to press
down the rear part of
the brake. The brake
may be released by
using the foot to press
down the front part of
the brake.
Brakes
Release

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Lift using the walking trainer
General
•Before lifting a person it is important to be familiar with the walking trainer and that it
works satisfactorily.
•Also, it is important to choose the right size of sling for the lifting operation to be
performed. Further information about the use of slings will be found in the ”Walking
Trainer Manual for Slings”.
•We recommend that the walking training take place on a horizontal surface.
However, the walking trainer may be used on surfaces with gradients up to 5°.
•Never lift a person higher than necessary.
•Always observe the maximum load of the hoist.
Lift from chair/wheelchair
•Place the sling around the client sitting in the chair/wheelchair. Close the body belt
and tighten it so that it is still comfortable.
•Place the leg straps between the thighs and pull the lifting straps placed in front of
the shoulders through the black loops of the leg straps. Make sure that the four grey
lifting straps are in the same height before attaching them to the spreader bar.
•Increase the width between the legs of the hoist and move it towards the client.
•Place the feet of the client on the floor.
•Move the hoist so close to the client as possible.
•Make sure that the spreader bar is in the lower position.
•Place the lifting straps of the sling correctly in the hooks of the spreader bar. Check
that all straps have been fitted correctly.
•Lift the client a few centimetres above the seat - STOP –and make sure that the
sling is placed correctly.
•When the client is comfortable, lift him/her from the chair to standing position.
•Slowly pull the hoist away from the chair - STOP –adjust the sling and lifting height
until the client is standing comfortably.
•You may now start walking training.
Try the walking trainer on yourself before lifting or training
another person.
Note! The wheelchair must be locked in connection with
transfer to and from chair.

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Walking training
General
The carer may walk in front of or beside
the walking trainer, instructing or
supporting the client.
Raising or lowering the sling frame will
relieve the client depending on the phase
of walking training.
Use the hand support to begin with in
order to give the client something to hold
on to and to use for pushing/steering.
During the last phase of the walking
training the client may use the hand
support only without the support of the
sling.
The steering devices of the two front
wheels contribute to steering the walking
trainer, e.g. when persons with
hemiplegia start walking training.
Placing in chair/wheelchair
To place a person in a chair/wheelchair, do the procedures on the opposite side in
reverse order:
•Increase the width between the legs of the walking trainer and move it to the chair.
•Make sure that the client is positioned correctly above the chair and lower the hoist
slowly.
•Check that the client is positioned correctly during the entire operation.
•When assisting a client in getting back into the chair, lower the client so that he/she
just touches the chair.
•If the chair can be tilted a little backward it is easier to place the client correctly.
•If two assistants are present, one may press gently on the knees of the client.

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Height adjustment of hand support
Press red button, afterwards pull locking tap. Hand support can now be pulled upwards
or pushed downwards for adjustment of correct height for user.

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Mounting Instructions
Assembly of:
25-20035 Walking Trainer 150kg
25-20526 Walking Trainer 200kg
and
25-20135 Walking trainer unit
Note! Assembly of 150kg and 200kg Walking
Trainers is identical. The only difference is
the undercarriage.
•Place the lifting mast in the mast holder on the
undercarriage. Tighten the two screws using the
5mm Insex wrench provided.
•Insert the cable of the leg spreading motor into
outlet terminal 2, see ”Technical Information”,
page 11.
Assembly of lifting unit and hand support:
•Brake the rear wheels.
•Hold the lifting unit (turn it through 90°) so that the locking pin may be pushed into
the corresponding slide rail of the lifting mast.
•Push in the lifting unit.
•Now turn it 90° clockwise until a click is heard from the locking screw.
•Check that the arm has been properly locked.
•Hook the hand support on to the mast holder.
•Tighten the tightening handle on the side.
The walking trainer is now ready for use.
Screws
Tightening
handle
Locking screw

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Mounting Instructions
Dismounting
•Brake the rear wheels.
•Loosen the tightening handle.
•Note! Do not unscrew it completely.
•Lift the hand support off the mast holder.
•Note! It may be stuck owing to the clamping plates.
•Pull the locking screw while turning the spreader bar 90° counter-clockwise.
•The lifting unit may now be pulled out
Note! Be aware of the weight of the lifting unit.
Mounting of directional steering of the front wheels
•Dismount the M10x45 countersunk screw with washer and nut keeping the wheel in
place.
•Mount plate and holder for steering using the new M10x50 countersunk screw.
Nut and
washer
M10
screw
With
steering
Without
steering
divice
Front
wheel

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Technical information
Frame
Material: St.37
Surface: Powder-coated in the colours RAL 4006 traffic purple, RAL 4007 purple
violet and PHM 7812/CWS black.
Wheels
Front: Diameter Ø75 mm double-wheels with directional stabilisation.
Rear: Diameter Ø100 mm with brake.
Motors
Lifting motor Leg spreading motor
Type designation LA34.4 LA12.1
Power consumption, max. 10A 3.2A
Pushing force 7500 N 750 N
Speed unloaded 15 mm/s 14 mm/s
loaded 9 mm/s 6 mm/s
Protection IP66 IP65
The lifting motor has mechanical
emergency lowering. To release the
device, pull the red handle.
Hand control unit
Type designation HB52B
The hand control unit has two functions.
The two upper buttons control the lifting/lowering movement.
The two lower buttons control the leg spreading facility.

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Technical information
Control unit
Type designation CBJ2, (150/200kg)
Mains voltage 100-240V
Output voltage 24V DC
Max. output current 10,8A
Protection IP65
Note! The control units of the 150kg and
200kg walking trainers are not
identical. Therefore the serial
number of the product must be
stated when ordering a new
control unit.
The electrical system is designed for
periodical use with a duty circle of max. 10%
conforming to 1 min. active/ 9 min. pause.
1. Emergency stop
2. Emergency lowering
3. Charging indicator
4. Connected to mains voltage
5. Socket for remote control
6. Socket for lifting motor, output terminal 1
7. Socket for leg spreading motor, output terminal 2
8. Socket for charging, mains cable
The control unit is provided with:
-Protective motor switch for lifting and leg-spreading, protecting against overloading
-Short-circuit protection
-Acoustic signalling device sounding when the battery must be charged
-Electrical emergency lowering device to be used if the hand control unit does not
work
-Built-in charger
Battery
Type designation BAJ1
Output voltage 24V DC, 2.7 Amps.
Protection IP65
The battery is placed directly on the control unit. When the capacity is approx. 50% the
control unit beeps during operation and the battery must be charged. Charging takes 4–
5 hours.
Note! The walking trainer cannot be used during charging.
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Technical information
Dimensions
25-20035
150kg
25-20526
200kg
Lifting capacity
150 kg
200 kg
Min. lifting height, lifting hook
150 cm
150 cm
Max. lifting height, lifting hook
190 cm
190 cm
Lifting travel
40 cm
40 cm
Min. height of handle
75 cm
75 cm
Max. height of handle
105 cm
105 cm
Width of handle
65 cm
65 cm
Length of undercarriage
117 cm
122 cm
Length legs
97 cm
98 cm
Min. inside distance between legs
50 cm
54 cm
Max. inside distance between legs
94 cm
118 cm
Min. outside distance between legs
65 cm
69 cm
Max. outside distance between legs
109 cm
133 cm
Height of undercarriage
12 cm
12 cm
Free height under legs
7 cm
7 cm
Wheel diameter
100/75 cm
100/75 cm
Turning circle
125 cm
131 cm
Weights
Weight of spreader bar (lifting unit)
5.0kg
5.0 kg
Weight of handle unit
8.5 kg
8.5 kg
Weight of battery
3.0 kg
3.0 kg
Total weight
55.0 kg
61.5 kg
Approx. number of lifting operations
per charging
60
30

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Maintenance
Always make sure that the mechanical and electrical systems of the walking trainer
operate satisfactorily. In case of malfunction stop the walking trainer and check or
repair it, as required. Malfunction may be a symptom of defects that may get worse and
jeopardise the safety in critical situations. It is therefore important to check the walking
trainer as described below.
Daily check
Slings 1. Check that the slings are clean. If not, have them washed. See washing
instructions on the Quick-guide sewn on the sling.
2. Make sure that they are not worn and that the seams are intact and not
frayed. Worn slings must be replaced.
Hoist 3. Check that the hand control unit works satisfactorily and that it has been
mounted correctly.
4. Check that cables have been inserted correctly into the control unit.
5. Check visually that shaft and bolted joints run smoothly and without noise.
6. Keep the walking trainer clean. A clean product is safer and has a longer life.
Cleaning
•Clean the walking trainer with a damp cloth wrung in warm water with a mild
detergent.
•Electrical components may be wiped with a firmly wrung cloth. Avoid water on
these components.
•Never use solvents.
Monthly maintenance
Slings 1. Inspect the slings thoroughly and replace them in case of visible defects or
wear.
Hoist 2. Check that the hand control unit, control unit and battery have no visible
defects.
3. Check that cables have been inserted correctly and are undamaged.
4. Check that the lifting motor has not been bent and is undamaged.
5. Check that all shafts and bolted joints are intact and stable. Worn parts
should be replaced.
6. Check the wheels for smooth running and clean them once a month.
Annual inspection
Preventive service must be carried out once a year, following the procedures of the
”Service Manual”.

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Trouble shooting
If the walking trainer does not operate satisfactorily, check and
test the following functions before contacting an authorised
distributor.
1. Has the battery been charged?
2. Has the emergency stop been released?
3. Have all plugs been inserted correctly?
4. Has the hand control unit been mounted correctly and is it in working order?
5. Try another hand control unit or control unit.
6. If the lifting arm cannot be lowered using the hand control unit, use the electrical or
mechanical emergency lowering device, see page 5, to lower the lifting arm.
Symptom
Possible cause
Action
Indicator for mains
voltage does not
light up during
charging
-Mains voltage not
connected
-Control unit defective
-Connect mains voltage
-Replace control unit
The motors are not
operating. A click is
heard from the
relays of the control
unit
-The plug has not been
inserted correctly into
the control unit
-Motor defective
-Control unit defective
-Insert plug into the
control unit
-Replace motor
-Replace control unit
The motors are not
operating. No click
is heard from the
relays of the control
unit
-Control unit defective
-Hand control unit
defective
-Replace control unit
-Replace hand control
unit
The control unit is
completely “dead”.
No click is heard
from the relays of
the control unit
-The battery has been
run down
-The battery is defective
-Charge battery
-Replace battery
The control unit is
OK except for one
direction in one
channel
-Hand control unit
defective
-Control unit defective
-Replace hand control
unit
-Replace control unit

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Declaration of conformity
EU –Declaration of conformity
The undersigned hereby declares that the following All-in-One products:
25-20035 All-in-One, 150kg, Walking Trainer, convertible
25-20526 All-in-One, 200kg, Walking Trainer, convertible
with the following accessories:
25-20135 Walking trainer unit for All-in-One
25-29950 Wall-mounted charging station
all belong in risk class I and are in conformity with the following directives and
standards:
DIRECTIVES
•EU Council Directive No. 93/42EEC concerning Medical Devices, modified
by Directive No. 98/79/EC
•73/23EEC, The Low Voltage Directive, modified by 93/68/EEC
•89/336/EEC, EMC-Directive, modified by Directives 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC
STANDARDS
DS/EN 980:2003 DS/EN 292-1:1993
DS/EN 1041:2000 DS/EN 292-2:1993
DS/EN ISO 14971:2001 DS/EN 614-1:1998
DS/EN ISO 10535:2007 DS/EN 1021-1:1994
DS/EN 12182:2002 DS/EN 1021-2:1994
DS/EN ISO 9999:1999 DS/EN ISO 3741:1999
DS/EN 60601-1+A1,2, 13+CORR:1996 DS/EN ISO 3744:1995
DS/EN 60601-1-2:1995
Date: 10-11-2008

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Claims deadline and service
Claims deadline
See General Terms of Sale and Delivery on www.ropox.dk
The right to complain shall not apply if the product is not subjected to service inspection
at least once a year according to the procedures described in the ”Service Manual”.
Remedy of defects must always be carried out by an authorised Ropox distributor.
Service
Always make sure that the mechanical and electrical systems of the walking trainer
operate satisfactorily. In case of malfunction, stop using the product and inspect or
repair it, as required. Malfunction may be a symptom of defects that may get worse and
jeopardise the safety in critical situations.
Preventive service must be carried out once a year, following the procedures of the
”Service Manual”.
Service and repairs must always be carried out by trained and competent personnel.
We recommend registration in a log book for each walking trainer in connection with
service visits to be used as documentation in case of complaints.
Only use original spare parts and accessories.
Modifications of the walking trainer must be carried out by authorised Ropox personnel.
ROPOX A/S
Ringstedgade 221
DK –4700 Naestved
Denmark
Tel.: [phone] Fax.: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ropox.com