WY'EAST MEDICAL WHITNEY User manual

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WHITNEY
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WHITNEY
SAFETY PLATFORM WALKER
Model No. 52500

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WARRANTY
Wy’East Medical Corporation warrants to the original user that the Whitney Safety Platform
Walker manufactured by the company is free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service. The term of warranty from the date of purchase/shipment is 2 years
on the mechanical lift components, 1 year on the electronic components, and 90 days for the
battery. During this term Wy’East will provide to the user replacement components or repaired
components.
In order to initiate a warranty claim the original user must provide prompt notice to Wy’East
Medical Corporation within the applicable warranty period specifying the nature of the claim.
Wy’East will issue instructions as to the procedure to follow. Wy’East reserves the right to confirm
the existence of any claimed defect and to determine whether any damage was caused by
neglect, misuse, unauthorized alteration or failure to follow maintenance instructions. With respect
to a claim covered by this warranty, the defective part will be replaced or repaired at no charge,
provided the defective part is returned to Wy’East Medical. The user has the responsibility for
shipping charges and installation. Assistance is available by calling [phone] in Oregon.
This is the exclusive remedy for a claim under this warranty and in no event shall Wy’East be
liable for consequential damages. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
PLEASE READ
Please read this entire manual before operating the Whitney Safety Platform Walker.
This warranty applies to the Wy’East Whitney Safety Platform Walker only.
For questions or information regarding other Wy’East products, contact:
Wy’East Medical Corporation
P.O. Box 1625
Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Telephone: [phone]
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.wyeastmed.com
[e-mail]

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Contents
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL:_________________________________________________ 4
DEFINITIONS: ______________________________________________________________ 4
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALL PROCEDURES: ____________________________ 6
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION: ______________________________________________ 6
PRIOR TO FIRST USE:_______________________________________________________ 7
BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY USE: ____________________________________________ 7
FEATURES: ________________________________________________________________ 8
Raising/lowering the Frame: _______________________________________________ 8
Legs Open/Close Function:________________________________________________ 8
Left and right adjustment of armrests: _______________________________________ 8
Locking/unlocking casters: ________________________________________________ 8
Adjusting the shin supports: _______________________________________________ 9
Adjusting the handles: ____________________________________________________ 9
Handset: _______________________________________________________________ 9
Control Box Wiring _______________________________________________________ 10
Battery Charging ________________________________________________________ 10
LEDs on LINAK Control Box and Battery* ____________________________________ 11
OPERATING THE WHITNEY SAFETY PLATFORM WALKER: ________________________ 12
TECH SPECIFICATIONS: _____________________________________________________ 13
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ADVICE: ___________________________________________ 14
TROUBLESHOOTING: ______________________________________________________ 14
BELT CLEANING: ___________________________________________________________ 16
ELECTRONICS: ____________________________________________________________ 17
BATTERY CARE AND CAUTIONS: __________________________________________ 17
ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: _____________________________ 18
OPERATING:_________________________________________________________ 18
STORAGE: __________________________________________________________ 18
TRANSPORT: ________________________________________________________ 18
FACTORY ASSISTANCE: _____________________________________________________ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANCE: ________________________________________ 19
RETURNING ITEMS: _____________________________________________________ 19
NOTES: ___________________________________________________________________ 20
CONTACT INFORMATION ____________________________________________________ 21
MAINTENANCE
& ASSISTANCE
INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL:
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the operation of the Whitney Safety Platform Walker. Read it
thoroughly before using or servicing the equipment. Keep the manual for future reference and for new members
of your staff.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL
To ensure safe operation, read carefully the entire manual, before installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.
If anything is not completely understood, please contact your supplier for more details. Failure to comply with
warnings in this manual may result in injury.
Keep this manual with the Whitney Safety Platform Walker and refer to it as required. Contents of this manual are
subjected to change without prior notice to users.
DEFINITIONS:
The words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE carry specific meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
WARNING: The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved. Disregarding this information could result
in injury to the patient or user.
CAUTION: These instructions point out special procedures or precautions that must be followed to avoid
damaging the Whitney walker or it’s components.
NOTE: This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions more clear.
MEANING OF SYMBOLS
Caution Safe working load
Consult instructions for use Do not step on surface
Important
Consistent with our policy of continuing
product improvement, WY’EAST MEDICAL
CORPORATION reserves the right to change
these specications without notice or obligation.

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The Whitney Safety Platform Walker is a conventional, electrically operated walker that is enhanced
with a power rise function. Not only does it act as a walker, it also promotes mobility and safety with
its unique power rise function and safety harness.
The Whitney can be used by anyone who regularly uses a walker. The user can remain active while
the power rise function is in use.
The Whitney consists of a walker and its associated harness and straps. The harness is secured to
the two attachment straps (one on each side), which are in turn attached to the walker.
When the patient stands the electric power rise function is employed and the smart attachment
reduces the distance between the patient and the walker until the patient is standing upright.
The Whitney has an electrically driven base width adjustment, which makes it easier to get closer to
the user.
The harness is available in different sizes (M, L) and has two rear straps. NOTE: that the lower part
of the harness attached around the patient’s bottom can be opened as required (i.e. toileting).
Intended for use in acute care, long-term care and outpatient care. It is not
recommended for use in a shower.
Prior to using the Whitney the patient must be assessed by a qualified professional to
determine the suitability of using it with that patient.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALL PROCEDURES:
1. The Whitney Walker is to be used ONLY on level surfaces.
2. ALWAYS lock the wheels while lifting and lowering the patient.
3. Prior to using the Whitney Walker, the patient must be assessed by a qualified professional to
determine the suitability of using the Whitney Walker with that patient.
4. Never leave the patient unattended while using the Whitney Walker.
5. Never exceed the safe working load.
6. Warranty applies only if repairs or alterations are done by an authorized technician.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION:
1. Do not power wash the equipment.
2. Painted and plastic surfaces (other than electronics): For cleaning and disinfection, use a
quaternary or bleach-based solution on painted and plastic surfaces.
3. Electronics: Ensure actuators are at their minimum stroke before washing. Organic solvents
like halogenide/aromatic hydrocarbons and ketones must not be used. Observe the following
regarding detergents and disinfectants on electronic components:
a. Do not use strong alkaline or acidic compounds (pH value 6-8)
b. Compounds must not contain corrosive or caustic material.

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PRIOR TO FIRST USE:
The battery must be charged for 24 hours in order to reach proper function and prolong
the lifetime of the batteries.
Insure all cables are completely pushed in. A light film of silicon grease may be dabbed
onto oring to allow easier insertion.
The duty cycle on the control box product label must always be noted. Otherwise there
is a risk of damaging the products. Exceeding the duty cycle will result in a dramatic
reduction of the lifetime of the system. Unless specified otherwise on the product label
the duty cycle is max. 10% : Max. 2 minutes in the use followed by 18 minutes not in use.
If any individual parts are suspected to be damaged, do not operate the parts, but return
them for inspection/service.
BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY USE:
1. Always perform a risk assessment before starting the specific lifting session in order to make
sure the product model is correct and that the lifting procedure is fully understood.
2.Before using the sling, read this instruction manual and the instruction manual for the lifting
equipment being used.
3.When soiled or stained, the sling must be washed before use.
4. Warning: Check the sling for any fraying, loose stitching, attachments or any deteriorations.
5.After use, check the sling according to steps 3 and 4 and store in a dry area.

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FEATURES:
Raising/lowering the Frame:
Adjust to preferred height using the and arrows on
handset.
Move up and down faster
Legs Open/Close Function:
Adjust frame base using the
and buttons on
handset.
Left and right adjustment of armrests:
The armrests can be adjusted sideways for optimal support;
the whole arm can be moved in or out and locked with the
lever.
Locking/unlocking casters:
The walker is fitted with 2 brake casters (teal) and 2
directional locking caster (gray).
Depress the foot brake to set it and lock the caster.
To unlock, press down on the protruding part of the brake.
Locking affects rolling and swiveling.

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Adjusting the shin supports:
a & b - knobs for height adjustment
b - knob for locking shin supports in forward position
Adjusting the handles:
Turn the butterfly knob and adjust handles appropriately
Handset:
1. To Raise frame use and to go faster
2. To Lower frame use
and to go faster
3. To Open Legs use
4. To Close Legs use
FEATURES:
Lower
frame
Fast
Up
Expand
Whitney
legs
Raise
frame
Fast
Down
Close
Whitney
legs
a
b

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FEATURES:
Control Box Wiring
Remove the control box cover to make the connections as
described below. Use a screwdriver or similar; refer to the
special labels on the control box.
NOTE! Make sure that plugs are connected to the correct
sockets otherwise the actuators can be damaged.
1. Pendant socket.
2. Battery terminal socket.
3. Socket for leg width adjustment actuator.
4. Socket for the platform height adjustment actuator.
Battery Charging
• Connect plug to 110V wall socket. Charging begins
automatically and the battery LED flashes green.
• Make sure the battery is fully charged before first
use. It takes around 24 hours to fully charge the
battery.
2. Battery
4. Platform
Actuator
1. Pendant
(behind
battery plug)
3. Leg
Actuator