Schuchmann Dynamic Pacer User manual

Instructions for use.
dynamic pacer. The dynamic walking aid.
dynamic pacer.

Our promise.
Dear Customer,
at this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and for
purchasing our product. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully
prior to initial commissioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that gui-
delines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product
due to diering equipment.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product..
Your schuchmann-Team

04 Contents.
1. Preparation. ...................................................................................06
1.1 Delivery....................................................................................................................... 06
1.2 Safety measures prior to use.......................................................................... 06
1.3 Safe disposal.......................................................................................................... 06
1.3.1 Packaging............................................................................................... 06
1.3.2 Product.................................................................................................... 06
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use..................................................... 06
2. Product description. .......................................................................07
2.1 Material information.............................................................................................07
2.2 Handling / transport...........................................................................................07
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose..........07
2.4 Use not in accordance with the
intended purpose / warning guidelines ......................................................... 08
2.5 Equipment for basic model............................................................................ 09
2.6 List of accessories ............................................................................................... 09
2.7 Product overview ................................................................................................. 09
3. Settings. ......................................................................................010
3.1 Top frame ....................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Standard top frames ...........................................................................11
3.1.2 Dynamic top frame..............................................................................11
3.2 Sub-frames...............................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Standard sub-frame..........................................................................12
3.2.2 Combination sub-frame (for size 2+3)......................................12
3.2.3 Treadmill sub-frame (for size 2+3)...............................................12
3.3 Castors / wheels....................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Direction locks .......................................................................................13
3.3.2 Parking brake ........................................................................................13
3.3.3 Friction brake.........................................................................................13
3.3.4 Backwards stop...................................................................................13
4. Accessories. ...................................................................................14
4.1 Distance measurement system.......................................................................14
4.2 Adaptor clamp for accessories......................................................................14
4.3 Push handles ...........................................................................................................15
4.4 Grip rings...................................................................................................................16
4.5 Padded armrests................................................................................................... 17
4.6 Padded lower arm supports............................................................................18
4.7 Torso support...........................................................................................................19
4.8 Hip fixation aid ......................................................................................................20
4.9 Hip fixation pad......................................................................................................21
4.10 Function and parking handbrake .............................................................22
4.11 Pelvic fixation.........................................................................................................23
4.12 Upper thigh fixation...........................................................................................24
4.13 Ankle fixation.........................................................................................................25

Contents.
05
4.14 Therapy table.......................................................................................................26
4.15 Multi-positioning saddle (MPS).................................................................... 27
5. Use. ...............................................................................................28
5.1 As anterior walking aid.......................................................................................28
5.1 As posterior walking aid.................................................................................... 30
6. Repairs and cleaning. .....................................................................31
6.1 Care...............................................................................................................................31
6.2 Repairs ........................................................................................................................31
6.3 Spare parts...............................................................................................................31
6.4 Duration of use and re-use..............................................................................31
7. Technical data. ...............................................................................32
8. Guarantee. .....................................................................................33
9. Identication. ................................................................................33
9.1 EC declaration of conformity...........................................................................33
9.2 Serial number / date of manufacture........................................................35
9.3 Product version ......................................................................................................35
9.4 Issue of the document .......................................................................................35
9.5 Name and address of the manufacturer,
specialist dealer supplying the product..........................................................35

06 1. Preparation.
1.1 Delivery
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults
and check it for any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence
of your forwarder Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange
for an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of
the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer
responsible (see Point 9.5).
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
Correct usage of the walking aid requires precise and careful training of the
accompanying person. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use
carefully prior to initial commissioning of the walking aid, and to observe
them. Cushioned parts may become warm when exposed to direct sunlight.
Cover these parts or protect the equipment from direct sunlight.
1.3 Safe disposal
In order to preserve and protect the environment, to prevent environmental
pollution, and to improve the recycling of raw materials, please note the
disposal instructions (1.3.1 and 1.3.2).
1.3.1 Packaging
The product packaging should be stored in case the product needs to be
transported again. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in
case of a guarantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that
the product is optimally packaged. Separate the packaging materials for
recycling according to their classification. Do not leave packaging materials
unattended, as they are a possible source of danger.
1.3.2 Product
Separate the raw materials used in the product for recycling according to
their classification (see material information under 2.1).
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use
Please store these Instructions for use carefully and ensure that these
Instructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use.

07 2. Product description.
2.1 Material information
Individual parts (nuts, bolts and screws etc.) are galvanised, plated with ni-
ckel or made from stainless steel. The padded parts are made from PU foam
with a fireretardant coating made of expanded Vinyl. The frames are made
from steel or aluminium with a stove-enamel finish. Some frame elements
can also be made from stainless steel. The straps are made from polypro-
pylene or nylon textiles. The plastic parts are injection moulded from various
synthetic resins. All materials are free of latex, lead and phthalates.
2.2 Handling / transport
The walking aid is not designed to be carried, as it is fitted with castors.
Should you have to carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that all
moving parts are tightened. Then separate the top frame from the sub-fra-
me (see Points 3.1 and 3.2) and carry the top frame and the sub-frame se-
parately. In order to transport the walking aid, reduce all adjustments to their
most compact size (lower top frame, lower armrests etc.)
Tighten all moving parts prior to carrying!
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
Indications
The dynamic pacer. is a Class 1 medical product. It has been developed to
assist with learning to walk. For users with no or little leg musculature, the
dynamic pacer. provides the necessary support so that the user has to bear
little or none of their own weight (for max. load see Point 7). In addition, the
dynamic pacer. can also be used for people with severe spasticity in order
to channel the user‘s force. Any other use or use over and above this purpose
shall be considered not in accordance with the intended purpose.
Contraindications
In general, the indications for provision of a walking aid should be approved
by a doctor or orthopaedist. It should therefore be clarified prior to procure-
ment whether contraindications exist for the patient. In general, any type of
pain represents a contraindication.

08 2. Product description.
2.4 Use not in accordance with the
intended purpose / warning guidelines
• Ensurethatthewalkingaidisstoredinadryplace.
• Ensurethatthewalkingaidisonlyusedbyoneuser.
• Correctusageoftheproductrequirespreciseandcarefultrainingofthe
accompanying person.
• Forreasonsofresafety,thewalkingaidmaynotbeplacedclosetoan
open fire or any other strong source of heat such as electric or gas
heaters.
• Thewalkingaidmayonlybeusedonstableandatground.
• Themax.loadexcludingtheaccessories(seePoint 7) may not be
exceeded.
• Thewalkingaidmaynotbeusedwithoutsupervision.
• Duringadjustment,theusershouldnotbeabletotouchthemoving
parts.
•Pleaseobservepoint 7 „Technical data“ in these Instructions for use for
the maximum permitted patient weight.
• Afterallsettingsandadjustments,rmlyre-tightenthescrew
connections you have loosened!
• Hangingonheavybagsorotheritemscanhaveanegativeimpacton
stability.
• Forsafetyreasons,onlyuseaccessoriesandsparepartsby
Schuchmann, as the product as a whole represents a tested unit. In
case of combination of the walking aid with components from other
manufacturers (e.g. armrests), the consultant physician must consider
the methods of eect of the individual components. In addition,
components by other manufacturers must be tested by the medical
product consultant for fire characteristics.
•Pleaseensurethatnoneoftheuser‘sextremitiesareintherespective
area when making adjustments to avoid the risk of injury.
• Userswithvisual,readingormentalimpairmentsmusthavesomeone
read these Instructions for use aloud so that they understand how to
use the walking aid.
• Ensurethatallaccessories(seePoint 4) are correctly used and correctly
adjusted for the user. Always position the accessories so that the weight
of the user is distributed between the castors.

09 2. Product description.
2.5 Equipment for basic model
• Standardsub-framewith4castorswithfrictionbrake,backwardsstop,
parking brake and directional stability
• Topframeforthesupportofaccessories,continuouslyadjustableusing
gas pressure spring support
• Modularsetwithdiversecombinationpossibilitiesfordierent
sub-frames and top frames (not for size 4)
2.6 List of accessories
• Paddedarmrestsandlowerarm
supports
• Functionandparkinghandbrake
• Griprings
• Multi-positioningsaddle(MPS)
• Therapytable
• Additionalpushhandles
2.7 Product overview
The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most import-
ant components as well as the terms which you will find in these Instruc-
tions for use.
• Accessoriesbag
• Pelvicxation
• Hipxationaid
• Paddedtorsosupport
• Upperthighxation
• Anklexation
Dynamic
top frame
Padded lower
arm supports
Multi-positioning
saddle (MPS)
Distance measurement system
Standard sub-frame
Therapy table
Standard top frame with
combination sub-frame
(for size 2+3)
Treadmill sub-frame
(for size 2+3)
Castors

01
Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made by peo-
ple who have been given the necessary instructions by a medical product advisor.
Please ensure that none of the user‘s extremities are in the respective area when
making adjustments to avoid the risk of injury.
3. Settings.

02 3. Settings.
3.1 Top frame
Any top frame can be combined with any sub-
frame. In order to mount the top frame onto
the sub-frame, press the button (A) and insert
the axis of the top frame into the opening on
the sub-frame. The top frame should be re-
moved for transport. All top frames provide
sucient space for the attachment of acces-
sories (see Point 4).
3.1.1 Standard top frames
The standard top frames can be adjusted in
height - to do this, press the button (B).
3.1.2 Dynamic top frame
The dynamic top frame can be adjusted in
height - to do this, press the button (C). In ad-
dition, this provides dynamic support (vertical
and horizontal).
In order to activate/deactivate the vertical
dynamic support (D), lift the top frame up
slightly and press the switch (E) – Switch up =
activated/ Switch down = deactivated. The
vertical dynamic is sucient for most users; if
not, this dynamic can be changed To do this,
turn the screw (F) with the Allen key clockwi-
se in order to increase the dynamic, and an-
ti-clockwise in order to reduce the dynamic.
In order to activate/deactivate the horizontal
dynamic support (G), press the switch (H) – switch forwards = activated/
switch backwards = deactivated.
Please ensure that no hands are located in the area of the dynamic
support!
Always use armrests or arm supports (see Points 4.5 and 4.6) for safety
reasons during the active use of a dynamic support!
In order to avoid damage to the vertical dynamic, do not continue to turn
the screw if it is tightened or loosened to its maximum extent (F).
A
B
C
D
G
E
F
H

03 3. Settings.
3.2 Sub-frames
3.2.1 Standard sub-frame
The standard sub-frame (A) is equipped with
four 5 ½“ castors. Every castor (B) is equipped
with a parking brake, a friction brake, a back-
wards stop and a direction lock (see Point 3.3).
Optionally, a distance measurement system (see Point 4.1) is available.
3.2.2 Combination sub-frame (for size 2+3)
The combination sub-frame (C) is equipped
with two 8“ front wheels (D) and two 11 ½“ rear
wheels (E). The parking brake, friction brake
and backwards stop are located in the rear
wheels (E). The direction lock (D) is located in
the front wheels (see Point 3.3). Optionally, a distance measurement system
(see Point 4.1) is available.
3.2.3 Treadmill sub-frame (for size 2+3)
The treadmill sub-frame is intended for use
over the treadmill, and is also suitable for users
with a higher width space requirement. In ad-
dition to the height adjustment of the top fra-
me (see Points 3.1.1 and 3.1.2), the height can
also be adjusted on the sub-frame. To do this,
press the button (F). The sub-frame is available in two sizes (for dimensions
see Point 7).
In the treadmill sub-frame, the user may not be positioned in the
direction of the sub-frame opening!
Stop the treadmill before settings are conducted on the walking aid!
Ensure that no extremities are located in the setting or adjustment area!
Always x the brakes when you use the treadmill sub-frame over the
treadmill!
Always use the torso support, the hip xation aid or the MPS when using
the treadmill sub-frame!
Do not run on the treadmill in the wrong direction when using the walking
aid!
A
C
F
B
DE

04 3. Settings.
3.3 Castors / wheels
The 5 ½“ castors (A) on the standard and
treadmill sub-frames are each equipped with
a parking brake, a friction brake, a backwards
stop and a direction lock. The combinati-
on sub-frame is equipped with two 8“ front
wheels (B) and two 11 ½“ rear wheels (C). The
parking brake, friction brake and backwards
stop are located in the rear wheels (C). The di-
rection lock is located in the front wheels (B).
Optionally, castors (A) and front wheels (B) are
also available with a distance measurement
system (see Point 4.1).
3.3.1 Direction locks
Direction locks prevent the user inadvertently
swaying.
•PressbuttonDto activate.
•Todeactivate,pressbuttonE.
If the direction lock is activated on all castors,
the user can only move forwards or back-
wards. If the direction locks are only activated
on the rear wheels, the user is stabilised and
yet they can still steer.
3.3.2 Parking brake
In order to press the parking brake, push the
lever (F) down with your foot. To release it, push
the lever (F) back up again with your foot. On
the combination sub-frame, the parking bra-
kes are only located in the two rear wheels (C).
3.3.3 Friction brake
In order to activate the friction brake, press the adjustment wheel (G).
3.3.4 Backwards stop
The backwards stop prevents unwanted rolling away backwards. To acti-
vate the backwards stop:
•Presstheswitch(H).
•Whenthedirectionlockisactivated,youwillhearaclickingnoise.
A
B
E
C
F
A
D

05 4. Accessories.
4.1 Distance measurement system
The distance measurement system (A)
shows the distance covered. To reset
the distance measurement system to
„0“, press the reset button (B). In order
to display the entire distance cover-
ed, press the reset button (B) for one
second. The distance can be shown in
metres (m) or feet (ft). In order to alter
the distance unit, keep the button (B)
pressed until the unit changes.
4.2 Adaptor clamp for accessories
A large selection of the accessories are
mounted onto the top frame using an
adaptor (A). To mount the adaptor (A),
proceed as follows:
1. Release the handle (B) and press
it downwards..
2. Lift the bar (C) up.
3. Position the adaptor (A) onto the
frame.
4. Press the handle (B) up again and
re-tighten it.
The positioning of the accessories on
the frame is dependent on the position
of the user, their physical capabilities
and the quantity of mounted acces-
sories. In case of thinner users, the ac-
cessories can also be mounted on the
inside of the top frame (D).
Then rmly re-tighten the screws
again after each setting/adjustment!
A
AC
B
D
B

06 4. Accessories.
4.3 Push handles
The push handles (A) have recesses
(B) so that the hip fixation aids or the
pelvic fixations can be hooked in using
rings (see Points 4.8 and 4.10). The push
handles (A) can also be used for the
accompanying person, for example to
push the user slightly.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Removetheadaptors(D) with the
push handles (A).
• Changethepositionofthe
adaptors (D) including the push
handles (A).
In order to adjust the height of the push
handles (A):
• Pressthebutton(E) and bring the
push handles (A) into the required
position. An audible clicking noise is
heard when the push handles
(A) engage in the adaptor (D).
In order to change the alignment of the
push handles (A):
• Pressthebutton(E), pull the respective push handle (A) out of the
adaptor (D) and insert the push handle (A) in the required alignment
back into the adaptor (D).
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
A
A
B
B

07 4. Accessories.
4.4 Grip rings
If the dynamic pacer. is used as an anterior
walking aid, it is recommended to mount the
grip rings (A) in front of the cross strut (B) of the
top frame (C). This creates a stable position
and leaves sucient space for further acces-
sories. The grip rings (A) can be mounted on
both the outside and on the inside of the fra-
me for thinner users. In this way, the grip rings
(A) can be positioned close to the user in any
situation.
Release the handle (D) in order to:
• Removetheadaptor(E) with the grip
rings (A).
• Movethegripringsdown(A) including that
of the adaptor (E).
In order to adjust the height of the grip rings
(A):
• Pressthebutton(F), bring the grip ring (A)
into the required height and then
release the button (B) again. An audible
clicking noise is heard when the grip ring
(A) engages in the adaptor (E).
In order to change the alignment of the grip
rings (A):
•Pressthebutton(F), pull the grip ring (A) out
of the adaptor (E) and insert the grip ring (A)
in the required alignment back into the adap-
tor (E).
In order to adjust the angle of the grip rings
(A):
• Loosenthewingscrew(G), bring the grip
ring (A) into the required angle and
re-tighten the wing screw (G).
To prevent injuries, do not mount the grip rings onto the foremost end of
the top frame (H)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
C
A
B
E
G
H
F
D

08 4. Accessories.
4.5 Padded armrests
If the dynamic pacer. is used as an anterior
walking aid, it is recommended that the arm-
rests (A) are mounted in front of the cross strut
(B) of the top frame. This creates stable posi-
tioning and leaves sucient space for further
accessories. The armrests (A) can be mounted
both on the outside and on the inside of the
frame for thinner users. In this way, the arm-
rests (A) can be positioned close to the user in
any situation.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Adjustthedepthofthearmrest/armrest
pad
• Turnthemupwardsordownwards
• Turnthemtotheinsideoroutside
To adjust the armrest height (A):
• Pressthebutton(D), bring the armrest (A)
into the required position and release the
button (D) again. An audible clicking noise
is heard when the armrest (A) engages in
the adaptor clamp (E).
To adjust the handles (F):
1. Loosen the wing screw (G).
2.Push the handles (F) for dierent lower arm
lengths forwards or backwards or from
left to right. The arm strap (H) and the
hand strap (I) provide appropriate safety
for the user so that their arms cannot slip
out.
To move the entire armrest (A):
1. Loosen the wing screw (G).
2.Push the adaptor clamp (E) with the
armrest (A) into the required position.
To prevent injuries, do not mount the armrests onto the foremost end of
the top frame (J)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
Tip - The armrests can be:
1. Adjusted horizontally.
2. Adjusted vertically by 360°.
3. Adjusted vertically at the handle.
4. Mounted anywhere on the top frame.
5. Mounted in four positions in the
adaptor clamp.
A
H
G
I
J
K
F
E
C
B
D
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09 4. Accessories.
4.6 Padded lower arm supports
When the dynamic pacer. is used as an an-
terior walking aid, it is recommended that you
mount the arm supports (A) in front of the cross
strut (B) of the top frame. This creates stab-
le positioning and leaves sucient space for
further accessories. The arm supports (A) can
be mounted both on the outside and on the
inside of the frame for thinner users. In this way,
the arm supports (A) can be positioned close
to the user in any situation.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Adjustthearmsupport(A) in depth
• Turnthemupwardsordownwards
• Turnthemtotheinsideoroutside
In order to adjust the height of the arm sup-
ports (A):
Press the button (D), bring the arm supports
(A) into the required position and release the
button (D) again. An audible clicking noise is
heard when the arm support (A) engages in
the adaptor clamp (E).
To move the entire arm support (A):
1. Loosen the wing screw (F).
2.Push the adaptor clamp (E) with arm
support (A) into the required position.
Press the button (D) to remove the arm supports from the adaptor clamp
(E). The arm strap (G) provides appropriate safety for the user so that they
cannot slip out. Release the hook and eye fastener on the arm strap (E) in
order to remove it completely.
To prevent injuries, do not mount the arm supports onto the foremost end
of the top frame (J)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
Make sure that there are no extremities in the adjustment or adjustment
range!
A
G
E
D
H
C
B
F

10 4. Accessories.
4.7 Torso support
Mount the torso support (A) directly
behind the oval crossbar on the top
frame. A safety loop is mounted on the
front side of the torso support (A). The
torso support can simply be opened
and closed through plug locks.
To adjust the width:
• Positiontheadaptorclamp(B) with
the torso support (A) in any position
on the top frame.
• Loosenthewingscrews(C) and
bring the torso support (A) into the
required position.
In order to turn the torso support (A):
• Completelyunscrewthewing
screws (C).
• Turnthetorsosupport(A) in the
required position.
• Mountthewingscrewsagain(C)
and tighten them.
In order to adjust the height of the torso support (A):
• Pressthebuttons(E), bring the torso support (A) into the required height
and let go of the buttons (E) again.
• Anaudibleclickingnoiseisheardwhentheadaptorshaveengaged.
In order to reposition or remove the entire torso support (A):
• Loosentheadaptorclamps(B).
• Pushthetorsosupport(A) backwards or forwards.
• Inordertoremovetheadaptorclamps(B) including the torso support
(A), see Point 4.2.
The straps (F) can be adapted independently of one another in order to tigh-
ten the torso support (A) or to loosen it. In addition, the tilt angle of the user
can thus be adjusted. The torso support (A) can be opened both at the front
and to the rear. In this way, anterior or posterior utilisation are facilitated.
Position the user in the Dynamic Pacer so that the user‘s centre of
gravity lies between the castors.
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
A
E
F
C
D
B
B

11 4. Accessories.
4.8 Hip xation aid
The hip fixation aid (A) supports people to walk
tilted forwards.
To fasten the hip fixation aid (A):
• Pushtheloops(B) into the required position
on the top frame.
• Hooktherings(C) into the push handles (D)
(see Point 4.3).
In order to change the position of the hip fixa-
tion aids (A) on the frame:
• Loosenthescrews(C).
• Bringthepushhandlesincludingthe
adaptor clamps on the top frame into the
required position.
In order to change the height of the hip
fixation aid (A) at the rear:
• Pressthebuttons(E), bring the push
handles (D) into the required position and
release the buttons (E) again. An audible
clicking noise is heard when the push
handles have engaged.
• Theneadjustmentsinheightare
undertaken via the straps (F) and (G). To do
this, pull on the respective strap to bring
the hip fixation aid (A) to the required
height.
To prevent injuries, do not mount the hip
xation aid onto the foremost end of the top
frame!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after
each setting/adjustment!
B
A
C
D D
F
E
G
G
H
H
C