Lindsey - Walker Vermeiren - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Lindsey Vermeiren

Metal walkable chair with black legs and metal frame, no visible text or symbols

Metal walkable walker with black handle and metal frame, no text or symbols visible

CE

VERMEIREN

Contents

Preface

4

1. Your product 5

2. Before use 5

2.1. Intended use and indications 5
2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks 6
2.3. Symbols on the product 7
2.4. Upon delivery 8
2.5. Shipping and storage 8

3. Assembly and adjustments 9

3.1. Height adjustments 9

4. Using your walking frame 10

4.1. Folding/Unfolding 10
4.2. Change between articulating and non-articulating walking frame (Lyna II) 11
4.3. Sitting down, standing up and walking 12

5. Maintenance 12

5.1. Cleaning 12
5.2. Disinfection 12
5.3. Inspection / Service / Repairs 13
5.4. Expected lifespan 13
5.5. Reuse 13
5.6. Disposal at end of life 14
5.7. Warranty 14

6. Technical specifications 14

Preface

Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren walking frame!

Thank you for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this walking frame and its operating options, this manual is offered. Please read it carefully; it will help you to get familiar with the operation, capabilities and limitations of your walking frame.

If you still have questions after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact your specialist dealer. He/she will be glad to help you.

Important note

To ensure your safety, and to prolong the lifetime of your product, please take good care of it and have it checked and serviced on a regular basis.

This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to implement changes to this type of product without any obligation to adapt or replace similar products previously delivered.

Pictures are used to clarify the instructions in this manual. Details of the depicted product may deviate from your product.

Information available

On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version of the information in this manual. Please consult this website regularly for possible updates.

Visually impaired people can download the electronic version of this manual and have it read out by means of a text-to-speech software application.

	User manualFor user and specialist dealer
	EC declaration of conformity

1. Your product

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Lyna II Lindsey

1. Handgrips
2. Frame
3. Front legs
4. Rear legs
5. Identification plate

2. Before use

2.1. Intended use and indications

• This product is a medical device.
- Indications and contraindications: The walking frame is meant as support of the leg function during walking and daily activities. Do not use the walking frame if you have other physical limitations that may cause unsafe use of your walking frame, like a weak arm, balance disorders, impaired vision, limb loss, ...

- The walker is designed and produced solely to be used as walking aid for one person with a maximum weight of 130 kg.

• The walking frame will compensate the lack of adequate support by the legs by leaning on, or moving with, the walking frame with usage of the upper limbs or chest. The walking frame will provide better stability, support and safety during walking.
• The walking frame is intended for indoor use.

- It is not intended for transport of goods and/or more people than the user.

- It should only be used on surfaces where all wheels and legs are touching the ground. Do not use the walker on rocky, bumpy or sandy terrain, or places with a steep inclination. The walker may become unstable. Look for flat, stable areas, and bevelled kerbs to walk with your walker.

• Please check all technical details and limits in §6..
• The warranty on this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause the warranty to lapse.

2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks

CAUTION

Risk of injuries

- Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured, or your product may get damaged.

Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:

• While walking, keep both hands on the handgrips.
• Be aware that stability reduces when using Lyna II as a reciprocal walking frame (separately-moving side frames).
• Be aware that some parts of your walker may get very hot or cold due to ambient temperature, solar radiation, heating devices, etc. Be careful when touching.
• Do not hold the handgrips with wet hands. If you do so, you can lose your grip and lose your balance.
  • Take note of the instructions for care and service. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper servicing / care.

Any serious incident [MDR (EU) 2017/745 §2 (65)] that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

2.3. Symbols on the product

	Maximum weight of the user in kg
	For indoor use only
	Type designation
	Catalogue number
	Serial number
	Medical device
	Manufacturer
	Date of manufacture
	Declaration of conformity
	Attention: important information
	It is advised to read the manual

2.4. Upon delivery

Unpack your product and verify if the delivery is complete. The following items should be included:

• Base frame with handgrips
• Manual

Verify your product for transport damage. If you find any damages after delivery, contact the transporter.

If the packaging of your product has been damaged, (unintentionally) opened, or affected by environmental conditions (moisture, heat,...) upon delivery, check the device integrity of your product. When in doubt, contact your specialist dealer.

2.5. Shipping and storage

The shipping and storage of the walker should happen according to the technical specifications in §6.. Make sure that the walker is stored dry.

Provide sufficient covering or packaging to protect the walker from rust and foreign bodies (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).

Make sure no objects are stored on or against the walker to prevent damage.

3. Assembly and adjustments

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3.1. Height adjustments

CAUTION

Risk of falling

• Do not exceed the maximum range as marked on the handgrip support.
• Adjust the four legs to the same height.
• Check that the spring pin (1) is firmly fixated in a hole to make sure that the adjustments are well secured.

The height of the handgrips can be adjusted in 8 positions (steps of 25 mm):

1. Push the spring pin (1).
2. Move the leg (2) to the desired height.
3. Repeat for the other legs.
4. Check that the legs are adjusted to the same comfortable height.

When standing straight, the handgrips should be as high as your wrists. Leave your arms hanging loose.

25 mm 1 2

4. Using your walking frame

4.1. Folding/Unfolding

CAUTION

Risk of entrapment

- Keep fingers, buckles, jewellery and clothes away from the folding mechanism.

CAUTION

Risk of falling

• Check that the walker is completely open and that the frame is locked.
• Do not press locking pin (1) unless you want to fold the frame.

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts labeled 1, 2, and 3

Line drawing of a person using a walker to lift a bicycle (no text or symbols)

4.1.1. Folding

1. Press the spring pin (1) in the middle of the bar (2).
2. Graps the handgrips.
3. Fold the side frames (3) inwards.

4.1.2. Unfolding

1. Graps the handgrips.
2. Fold the side frames outwards until they click in position.

4.2. Change between articulating and non-articulating walking frame (Lyna II)

EN

For Lyna II, there is the possibility to change between an articulating or non-articulating walking frame.

	To adjust the walking frame to articulating walking frame:1. Remove the locking clips (1) from the holes of the side tubes (2) on the front of the walking frame.2. Place the locking clips (1) in the holes of the top tube (3).3. Now the side frames of the walking frame can be articulated (0° - 3,5°).
	To adjust the walking frame to non-articulating walking frame:1. Remove the locking clips (1) from the holes of the top tube (3).2. Replace the locking clips (1) in the holes of the side tubes (2) on the front of the walking frame.3. Now the side frames of the walking frame can not be articulated (0°).

4.3. Sitting down, standing up and walking

The Lindsey walking frame has regular as well as low handgrips for easy transfer out of a wheelchair, bed, ...

1. Lift your body by pushing down on the handgrips.
2. Align the middle of your feet with the rear legs of the walking frame.
3. Lift the walking frame up and place it in front of you, making sure all four legs touch the ground;
   or
   for Lyna II articulating walking frame: Slide the side frames forward one at a time.

5. Maintenance

i Regular care ensures that your walker is preserved in a perfectly functional condition.

5.1. Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild soap to clean the walker. Avoid soaking. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean.

5.2. Disinfection

CAUTION

Risk of damage

- Disinfections may only be undertaken by trained persons. Consult your specialist dealer.

Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild household disinfectant to clean the walker.

5.3. Inspection / Service / Repairs

EN

Before you resume use of the walker, it should be inspected on the following points:

• Completeness.
• Folding mechanism: functioning well.
• Bolts and nuts: tightly fastened.
  • Frame (deformation, stability, connections).
• Handgrips (safe locking of height adjustment system, good support of handgrips).

Your walker is constructed of aluminium and plastic components. We recommend to have your product inspected at least once a year, but the service frequency depends on the frequency and intensity of use. Consult your specialist dealer to make an agreement on service frequency.

Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons, and only genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used.

Do not hesitate to use the services offered by your specialist dealer. He/she will be glad to assist you regarding any service and repairs.

5.4. Expected lifespan

The expected service life of your walker is 5 years. The lifespan is influenced by use, storage, maintenance, service and cleaning.

5.5. Reuse

Before each reuse, have the walker disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the instructions in §5.2. and §5.3.

5.6. Disposal at end of life

At end of life, you need to dispose your walker according to the local environmental legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the walker to facilitate the transport of recyclable parts.

5.7. Warranty

The warranty on this product is subject to the general terms and conditions of each country.

6. Technical specifications

The technical details below are only valid for this walker, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use.

Brand Vermeiren
Product group Walking frames
Type Lindsey	Lyna II
Description Dimensions
	Lindsey Lyna II
Maximum user weight 130 kg
Overall length 540 mm 470 mm
Folded length 120 mm
Overall width	590 mm 540 mm
Folded width	605 mm 510 mm
Overall height 790 mm - 970 mm	780 mm - 960 mm
Folded height 790 mm - 970 mm	780 mm - 960 mm
Distance between handgrips	475 mm 495 mm
Recommended body height	1675 mm - 1925 mm
Total mass	2,75 kg	2,65 kg
Use temperature	+5°C - +41°C
Storage and use humidity	30% - 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

Table des matières

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Préface

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1. Votre produit 17

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Technical diagram of a mobility device with numbered components for identification

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Technical diagram of a mobility device with numbered parts labeled 1, 2, and 3

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Technical diagram of a mobility device with numbered parts labeled 1, 2, and 3

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Technical diagram of a mobility device with numbered components for identification

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Technical diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts labeled 1, 2, and 3

Line drawing of a person using a bicycle seatbelt device (no text or symbols)

4.1.1. Složení

Service registration form

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was inspected (I), serviced (S), repaired (R) or disinfected (D):

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