Schuchmann tram. Operating instructions

Brand: Schuchmann

Model: tram.

Type: Operating instructions

Instructions for use.

tram. The transfer and mobility aid from Rifton.

tram.

Many thanks.

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

03 Contents.

1. Preparation. ................................................................................ 05

1.1 Delivery ............................................................................................................................ 05

1.2 Safety measures prior to use ..............................................................................05

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. .................................................................... 06

2.1 Material information ................................................................................................06

2.2 Handling / transport ................................................................................................07

2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose .............07

2.3.1 Indication ...........................................................................................................07

2.3.2 Contraindications .........................................................................................07

2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning gui-

delines ............................................................................................................................08

2.5 Equipment for basic model ................................................................................. 09

2.6 List of accessories ....................................................................................................09

2.7 Product overview ......................................................................................................09

3. Settings. ..................................................................................... 10

3.1 Push handle ..................................................................................................................10

3.2 Battery pack box........................................................................................................11

3.3 Battery pack display ................................................................................................ 11

3.4 Emergency o button ............................................................................................. 12

3.5 Emergency lowering button ................................................................................. 12

3.6 Scales (optional) ........................................................................................................ 12

3.7 Direction locks (optional) .......................................................................................14

3.8 Leg expander ..............................................................................................................14

3.9 Body support system ............................................................................................... 15

3.10 Padded forearm supports (optional) ...................................................................... 15

3.11 Leg straps for seated transfer ............................................................................ 17

3.12 Groin harness (optional) for standing up or walking ..............................18

3.13 Using the toilet with the tram. ...........................................................................19

4. Cleaning and servicing. ............................................................... 20

4.1 Cleaning and disinfecting ....................................................................................20

4.1.1 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................20

4.1.2 Disinfection ........................................................................................................20

4.2 Servicing .......................................................................................................................20

4.3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................20

4.3.1 Maintenance speciﬁcations ..................................................................... 21

4.3.2 Maintenance plan ......................................................................................... 21

4.4 Spare parts ................................................................................................................. 22

4.5 Duration of use and re-use ................................................................................ 22

04 Contents.

5. Technical data. ............................................................................ 23

6. Guarantee. .................................................................................. 24

7. Troubleshooting. ........................................................................ 24

8. Battery pack and charger. ............................................................. 25

8.1 Assembly of the charger ....................................................................................... 25

8.2 Charging the battery pack ............................................................................... 25

9. Identication. ............................................................................. 26

9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................. 26

9.2 Serial number / date of manufacture .............................................................27

9.3 Product version ...........................................................................................................27

9.4 Issue of the document ............................................................................................27

9.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying

the product ...................................................................................................................27

05 1. Preparation.

1.1 Delivery

On receiving the product, please check it for

completeness, lack of faults and any trans-

port damage.

Inspect the goods in the presence of your

forwarder

Should transport damage have occurred,

please arrange for an inventory (determina-

tion of the faults) to be made in the presence

of the forwarder. Please send a complaint in

writing to the specialist dealer responsible.

You receive the product completely assemb-

led and ready for adaptation. Only the push

handle is dismantled for transport, and must

be remounted using 4 screws.

To assemble, use the Allen key included in the

delivery and ﬁrst remove the 4 screws on the

adapter(A).

Then please hold the push handle on the ad-

apter (B) and fasten the screws (ﬁrst at the

top) with the Allen key.

Finally, remove the cover on the front side of

the battery pack box, insert the connector of the push handle into the

intended adapter (C) and mount the cover once again.

1.2 Safety measures prior to use

The correct use of the product requires detailed and thorough instruction

of the user or the accompanying person. We ask you to read through the

Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the product,

and to observe them. It is possible that product parts that get in contact

with the skin may heat up in the sun. Depending on the duration and in-

tensity of solar radiation, the surfaces of individual parts can heat up to

over 41°C and thus lead to slight burns in the event of direct skin contact.

Therefore cover these areas or protect the device 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 in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.

1.3.1 Packaging

The packaging of the product should be kept for any future transport that

might be required. 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. Otherwise, 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

At the end of the product life cycle, recycle the raw materials used in the product

according to their nature (see material information under point 2.1).

1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use

Please store these Instructions for use carefully and ensure that these Inst-

ructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use. Should you lose

the instructions, you can always download an updated version at www.

schuchmann.de .

1. Preparation.

2. Product description.

2.1 Material information

All steel elements (screws, nuts...) are galvanised, nickel-plated or made

from stainless steel. All body supports are padded, covered and ﬁre-re-

sistant. The ﬁre-resistant covers are made from polyurethane and robust

nylon. The frame is made from steel or aluminium, welded and powder-co-

ated. Some frame components can also be made of stainless steel. The

straps are produced from polypropylene or a nylon textile. Plastic compo-

nents are produced in an injection moulding procedure. All materials are

free of latex, lead and phthalates.

07 2. Product description.

2.2 Handling / transport

The mobility and transfer aid is not intended for carrying, since it is

equipped with castors. Should you have to carry the equipment due to

obstacles, ensure that all moving parts are tightened. Subsequently, two

persons should stand each on one side of the transfer and mobility aid,

grab the front and rear at the side frame and carry it to the desired loca-

tion. To transport the transfer aid, reduce all adjustments to their most

compact size (close leg expander, etc.)

2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose

The tram. transfer and mobility aid is a medical product of risk class 1 and

for indoor use. It was developed for the safety, comfort and at the same

time to preserve the dignity of patients and accompanying persons. tram.

can lift and move patients with dierent physical conditions.

2.3.1 Indication

The tram. transfer and mobility aid is designed for users who manifest a

signiﬁcant to fully pronounced impairment of being able to change body

position and walking. This is often the result neuromuscular damage, am-

putation of one of the lower extremities / of the lower extremities or with

neurological disorders.

2.3.2 Contraindications

In general, the indications for walking and standing should be approved

by a doctor or orthopaedist. Therefore, before using the tram. it should be

checked if there are any contraindications from the patient's side. In gene-

ral, any type of pain represents a contraindication.

Caution! Depending on the disease symptoms and therapy, please clarify

how long the user may stand in the transfer and mobility aid. The following

symptoms may occur in some cases:

• Circulation problems

• Pain in the leg and back areas

• Spastic seizures

It must also be clariﬁed whether the user can be brought into full standing

position. For many users, only standing in a bent position is possible.

08 2. Product description.

2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guide-

lines

• Please read these Instructions for use carefully prior to initial use of the

transfer and mobility aid.

• Correct usage of the transfer and mobility aid requires precise and ca-

reful training of the accompanying person.

• Patients feel a light pressure on their lower abdomen. For this reason,

the transfer and mobility aid is not suitable for people with skin which is

sensitive to pressure.

• Do not use the transfer and mobility aid on uneven terrain or

close to staircases.

• Immediately stop lifting a person as soon as the body-support system

slides under the armpits. This can be caused through very smooth outer

clothing, low body tension or an unsuitable body shape.

• Never lift the patient higher than required for the transfer.

• During the transfer, the leg expander must always be brought into home

position. During walking training, on the other hand, the abducted posi-

tion of the basic frame can be used for lateral stabilisation.

• The strap system must be carefully adjusted in order to guarantee the

safety of the patient.

• Ensure prior to each use of the transfer and mobility aid that the straps

are safely hooked into the coloured clips.

• Never leave a patient unattended in the transfer and mobility aid.

• Observe the max. load and the max. body height (see Point 5).

• Do not use the transfer and mobility aid if it has defective, worn or

missing parts. Only use accessories and spare parts made by

Schuchmann, otherwise you will endanger the patient.

• Only use the transfer and mobility aid if all components have been

correctly mounted and adjusted.

• Risk of crushing and trapping: Ensure that no hands or feet are close to

the telescopic lifting column when lifting the patient. The same applies

with regard to the use of the leg expander.

• Before using

tram.

ensure that the available room height is sucient to

avoid injuries to the head.

• Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective

area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the risk of injury.

• Please read out the Instructions for use for users suering from a visual

or reading impairment, so that they can use the therapy aid safely.

09 2. Product description.

2.5 Equipment for basic model

• Basic model with abductable

frame (leg expander)

• Padded torso guide

• Electrical height adjustment

• Electrical emergency lowering

• Emergency stop button

• Push handle

• 2 leg straps

• Battery pack and charger

• 4 double castors 100mm

(at front with direction locks)

• 1 Allen key

2.6 List of accessories

• Padded forearm supports

• Groin harness

• Additional leg straps

• Direction locks

2.7 Product overview

The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most

important components as well as the terms which you will ﬁnd in these

Instructions for use.

Body

support system

Scales

rear

dual castors

front dual castors

(incl. direction lock)

Base frame

Leg straps

Leg expander

Direction

lock

Groin harnesspadded

forearm supports

Push bar

Operating switch

Battery pack box

Telescopic

lifting column

10 3. Settings.

Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made

by people 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 of any kind to minimise the

risk of injury.

3.1 Push handle

The push handle permits the accom-

panying person to manoeuvre the

tram. It is removed for shipping and

must be installed ﬁrst (see Point 1.1).

With the aid of the integrated ope-

rating switch (A), the accompanying

person can lift or lower the body

support system with only one single

switch, which is positioned on the right

steering lever.

11 3. Settings.

3.2 Battery pack box

The battery pack box contains the micro-

processor required for the drive and the con-

trol as well as the battery pack. To use the

battery pack, please press the red button /

emergency stop button (A) on the battery

pack box and lift the cover. Now you can in-

sert the battery pack. Close the cover until it

engages audibly. To remove the battery pack,

press again the red button / emergency o

button (A) and pull out the battery pack (B).

Press the red button / emergency o button (A)

even when the tram. is not in use to avoid

unintentional switching on.

For optimum use of the battery pack, we recommend that you charge it every

night - even if the battery pack still shows a green light.

3.3 Battery pack display

The LED display on the battery pack box dis-

plays the charging status of the battery pack.

• green = charging status sucient

• yellow = charge battery pack soon

• red = low charging status

An acoustic signal sounds when the battery pack is completely empty.

Up to 70 lifting procedures can be carried out with a fully-charged battery

pack. In order to avoid damage to the battery pack, charge this as soon

as the yellow lamp lights up. The control lamp goes out after approx. 10

minutes after the last activation of the operating switch on the push hand-

le. It switches on again as soon as the operating switch is pressed or the

battery pack is inserted into the battery pack box.

When the battery pack reaches a critical level, the microprocessor will de-

activate the operating switch. However, the button for emergency lowering

will continue to function.

Charge or change the battery pack immediately when the battery pack display

lights up red. Do not try any further lifting attempts or transfers.

Prior to use, press the operating switch in order to activate the battery pack dis-

play and ensure that the battery pack lights up green. If this is not the case, char-

ge or change the battery pack.

12 3. Settings.

3.4 Emergency off button

Press the red emergency o button on

the front side of the battery pack to

immediately stop the drive of the tram.

in the event of an emergency. Close the

cover to resume operation of the tram.

3.5 Emergency lowering button

The emergency lowering button (A) is

located on the front of the battery

pack box. With the aid of this button,

you can, in case the operating switch

on the push handle malfunctions, lo-

wer the body support system again.

Press the emergency lowering button

until the body support system is in the

required position.

The emergency lowering point will function at any time - even if the charging

status of the battery pack is in the red range.

Every accompanying person must familiarise themselves with the position and

operation of the emergency stop button and the emergency lowering button.

3.6 Scales (optional)

The optional scales of the tram. permit the

accompanying person easy weighing of a

patient during a routine transfer. In addi-

tion, the operator can determine possible

strains but also advancements of a patient

with the aid of the scales during supported

walking. To use the scales, ﬁrst switch on the

display (B) and select via the lb/kg button (C)

whether the results should be shown in pounds or kilograms. Prior to use of

the scales, fasten all straps onto the patient (leg straps, arm supports etc.)

and then press the ZERO button (D), to set the scales to zero. Now lift the

patient. As soon as the patient is supported completely by the tram., you

can read the weight on the display.

13 3. Settings

There are two methods of measuring strain

experienced during supported walking.

Method 1 - Determination of the load borne

by tram. :

Set the scales to zero as previously described

and bring the patient into the walking posi-

tion using the body support system and the

groin harness (see Point 3.12). Now you can

read o the display how high the load is that is borne by tram. .

Method 2 - Determination of the load which the patient can cope with:

Lift up the patient completely with the aid of the leg straps and determine

their weight (as described above). Now press

the ZERO button (A). Now bring the patient

into the walking position using the groin har-

ness (see Point 3.12). The load which can be

taken over by patients can now be read o

the display (please ignore the minus sign).

To change the batteries, press on the outsi-

de of the cover (B), remove it and insert new

batteries (AA).

For exact determination of the weight, the patients must be completely lifted

up. The feet or legs may not contact the oor or the base frame of the tram.

General guidelines:

• For operation of the scales, 4 batteries (AA) are required which are su-

cient for approx. 500 weight measurements.

• The scales switch o automatically after 10 minutes if these are no lon-

ger in use.

• If used correctly, the scales are accurate to 1%.

• Every 3-5 years (depending on their use), the scales should be calibra-

ted by a specialist. For maintenance instructions, please contact your

specialist dealer (see Point 9.5).

14 3. Settings

3.7 Direction locks (optional)

Direction locks ensure straight running

of the tram. without lateral drifting. The

use of the direction locks in the front

castors make it easier for the accom-

panying person to steer during trans-

fer. The use of the direction locks in the

rear castors, on the other hand, stabi-

lise the tram.during gait training.

Assembly

For installation, insert the assem-

bly with the red head facing up in

the slits on the end of the frame. The

slits are each located directly over the

castors. The clicking noise indicates

that the assembly has been inserted

correctly.

Use

To use a direction lock, the respective castor must be aligned so that it is

straight (B). Then press the pin (A) downwards as far as it will go. Pull the pin

back up again in order to deactivate the direction lock.

3.8 Leg expander

Thanks to its compact size, the tram.

ﬁts without any problems through a 76

cm narrow door frame. Lifting into or

out of wide wheelchairs is guaranteed

through the activation of the leg ex-

pander, which brings the base frame

into an abducted position. Move the

leg expander to the right in order to

expand the frame and to the left in or-

der to close it again (C).

Loosen all direction locks prior to activa-

tion of the leg expander.

Ensure that no hands and feet are located in the area of the leg expander.

15 3. Settings

3.9 Body support system

The innovative body support system has a

padded torso guidance which secures and

stabilises the patient. Accompanying per-

sons are thus able to prepare the patient

quickly for safe transport. It includes a pad-

ded torso guidance (A), handles (B), clips with

colour markings (C) and a safety strap (D).

Press both locks at the same time in order to

open the safety strap (D). The following ele-

ments can be mounted on the body support

system:

• Leg straps (see Point 3.11)

• Groin harness (see Point 3.12)

• padded forearm supports (see Point 3.10)

3.10 Padded forearm supports (optional)

The padded forearm supports of the tram.

oer patients with limited muscle tone or the

arms of which must be secured, additional

support when standing and walking. In order

to fulﬁl all requirements, they permit align-

ment in any direction.

If the padded forearm supports are ordered to-

gether with the tram., the brackets are already

pre-mounted.

Mounting the brackets

• If you have ordered the padded forearm

supports, you sill have to attach the bra-

ckets on the body support system of the

tram..

• Remove the oval plastic cover (E) from both

arms of the body support system

• Now you can attach the bracket (F) with

the large end pointing upwards) to the

body support system.

After installation, please re-tighten all screw

connections!

16 3. Settings

Adjustments to the padded forearm supports

Height adjustment:

Press the button (A) and bring the fo-

rearm supports to the required height.

By loosening the screw connection (B),

the following adjustments can be

made on the forearm supports:

• Distance to the user

• Tilt

• Rotation

• Movement in longitudinal direction

Adjustment of the handle (D):

• Loosen the screw connection (C)

• For dierent lower arm lengths, the

handle (D) can now be pushed forwards or

backwards

• The angle, too, can be brought into the

correct position

The arm strap (E) and the hand loop (F) secu-

re the arm on the lower arm support. In ad-

dition, the hand loop (F) prevents inadvertent

slipping from the underarm support.

After installation, please re-tighten all screw

connections!

Removal of the brackets:

• Loosen the screw (G) on both arms of the

body support system

• Now remove the brackets (H)

• Then mount the oval plastic cover (I)

1717 3. Settings

3.11 Leg straps for seated transfer

Step 1:

While the patient sits upright and with slightly raised

arms, position the supports of the tram. body sup-

port system around the chest of the patient, some

centimetres below the armpits.

Step 2:

Secure the patient tightly with the buckle by closing

the belt lock and tightening the strap.

Step 3:

Fasten the leg straps (with the grey side facing up)

onto one of the coloured clips on each side of the

body support system. In case of patients with low

muscle tonicity, select a hook further to the rear for

improved support. Pull the strap tight and ensure

that both leg straps are positioned below the pati-

ent`s thighs and adjusted equally.

Step 4:

Lift up the patient. Observe the process carefully to

ensure that the patient is sitting comfortable and is

not sagging. Now the transfer can be carried out. If

necessary, activate the direction locks to make pus-

hing in a straight direction easier. Loosen the direc-

tion locks for sideways manoeuvres.

Step 5:

Lower the patient onto the seat. Once you have po-

sitioned the patient, avoid lowering them too far so

that the body support system does not press onto

the hips. (tram. is automatically switched o and

beeps when it encounters resistance.) Loosen the

ring of the leg strap and pull away the belts from

underneath the patient. Then loosen the buckle on

the rear side.

18 3. Settings

3.12 Groin harness (optional) for standing up or walking

Step 1:

Position the groin harness underneath the patient,

either by lifting the patient using the leg straps (see

the ﬁrst four steps under Point 3.11) or by moving the

patient on one side and positioning the groin har-

ness in the meantime underneath the patient.

Step 2:

Fasten the rings of the groin harness to the colou-

red clips on the body support system. For optimum

positioning, the front and rear straps should cross.

The front straps should be fastened onto the rear

side of the body support system as shown in the two

photos on the right.

Step 3:

If you lift the patient, pull the

tram. gently towards yourself to imitate the natural,

curved process of standing up. Monitor the process

precisely to ensure that the patient is supported

appropriately and comfortably by the tram. while

being lifted.

Step 4:

Adjust the height of the tram. in such a way that the

patient can walk comfortably. The body support

system should not be positioned too high under the

armpits (shorten the groin harness shoulder straps

as required) and the patient should be in a position

to grab the handles without having to lean too far

forward. Check whether the groin harness is positi-

oned under the patient as shown.

1919 3. Settings

3.13 Using the toilet with the tram.

Step 1:

Position the patient over the toilet seat

using the tram. . Leave enough spa-

ce to be able to take o the necessary

clothing. Lock the brakes on the front

castors of the tram..

Step 2:

Loosen and remove the leg straps one

after the other so that the patient's feet

touch the ground and can bear some

weight. The padded torso guidance and

the arms of the patient bear the rest of

the weight.

Step 3:

Take o the required clothing so that the

patient can go to the toilet.

Step 4:

Lower the patient onto the toilet seat.

tram. permits the patient to use the to-

ilet privately, while being stabilised in a

safe manner.

20 4. Cleaning and servicing.

4.1 Cleaning and disinfecting

4.1.1 Cleaning

Please clean all frame elements regularly with a spon-

ge or damp cloth; making sure that water droplets are

removed. Please clean with a mild household deter-

gent for severer dirt. Thorough drying of the cleaned

areas is important.

All fabrics that cannot be removed can be wiped with

a moist cloth. For all removable fabrics please pay at-

tention to the sewn-in care labels (such as A + B) on the

respective element.

Please also pay attention to our general

cleaning and hygiene advice. This can be found at

www.schuchmann.de/mediathek.

4.1.2 Disinfection

Various products can be used for surface disinfection of metal and plastic

parts.

Liquid disinfectants are available as ready-to-use solutions that are spray-

ed on and evenly applied with a soft cloth. Alternatively, wipes pre-soaked

with disinfectant can be used to wipe the products over the entire surface.

In both cases, care must be taken to ensure complete wetting. Disinfection

in fully automatic disinfection systems is also possible and recommended.

The exposure times may vary and can be found in the manufacturer's ins-

tructions for the products used.

4.2 Servicing

Please carry out a visual inspection on a daily basis and regularly check

the product for cracks, breaks, missing parts and malfunctions. In case of a

defect or malfunction, please contact the specialist dealer who supplied

you with the product (see Point 7.5).

4.3 Maintenance

For reasons of user safety and to retain product liability, the product must

be subjected to maintenance by a specialist dealer at least once a year

(see Point 7.5). The maintenance work carried out must be documented in

the maintenance plan (see Point 4.3.2).

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