irclespecialty Pivot Wheeled Mobility Starts Here Instruction Manual
- August 29, 2024
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irclespecialty Pivot Wheeled Mobility Starts Here
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Your Circle Specialty branded product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product for the original consumer purchaser. This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the consumer of years of dependable service. This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable components, such as rubber accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement. If you have a question about your Circle Specialty device or this warranty, please contact an authorized Circle Specialty dealer.
INTENDED USE
The PIVOT is an assisted device for walking. The intended user is one with impaired gait who can be mobile when using this device.
2023/Rev 3-23
Pivot Gait Trainer
- Item #’s:
- P1420Y
- P1430R
- P1440B
Accessories
- Forearm Platforms
- Handgrips
- Handloop
- Ankle Prompts
- Hip Positioner & Pad
- Trunk Support
- Thigh Prompts
- Guide Bar
assembly
The P1420Y comes completely assembled and does not fold
P1430R and P1440B
- Remove the Pivot Gait Trainer From the box.
- Open gait trainer by lifting top frame until both latches click into notches (A) in the bottom frame.
adjustments
Height
Pull triggers (B) upwards and slide the handlebar to desired height. Release trigger and move handlebar until triggers click into place.
Swivel Lock
Casters can be locked to prevent swivel. Align lever (C) with one of the two notches in the caster and push lever into notch.
Wheel Lock
Pressing on bottom part of pedal (D) will lock rotation of wheels. Pressing on top part of pedal will release wheel brake.
Wheel Resistance
Lever (E) provides resistance to wheels. Rotating the lever towards the thinner markings lowers the resistance and towards the thicker markings adds resistance.
Directional Lever
One-direction use can be achieved by pushing lever (F) upwards. When one direction is engaged, there will be a clicking sound when moving forward and the wheel will lock when rolled backward.
accessories
Most accessories are mounted with the universal mount- ing bracket. To install the mounting bracket, loosen knob (G) on clamp and lower it. Lift clamp and place over handlebar. Bring knob up and tighten. The mounting bracket can be placed anywhere on the handlebar and it will depend on the user’s abilities. It can also be mounted towards the outside or the inside of the handlebar:
Forearm Platforms
Item #s P1800S & P1800L
Install mounting bracket and post at appropriate location. Place forearm platform on mounting bracket post by loos: ening knob (H) and placing forearm platform at desired position.
Forearm platform adjustments
Height – Push in button (1) and slide post to desired posi- tion. Release button and move forearm platform until it clicks into place.
Width – Forearm platforms can be placed closer or far- ther from the user by
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Loosening knob (H) and sliding the forearm platform outward or inward.
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Place mounting bracket with the clamp facing towards the outside or inside of the handlebar.
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Position forearm platform posts (J) facing towards the outside or inside of the handlebar.
Rotation – Loosen knob (H) to rotate up or down and in or out. It can rotate 360°.
Depth – Loosen knob (H) and slide arm pad forward or backward or reposition mounting bracket. -
Loosening knob (K) allows the handgrips to extend forward and backward, supinate and pronate.
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Loosening knob (L) allows wrist angle adjustability.
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Arm strap (M) and wrist strap (N) secures arm.
Handgrips
Item # P1881
Install mounting brackets at appropriate location on the handlebar. They can be mounted with the clamp facing towards the outside or inside of the handlebar. To adjust the height, push in button (1) and slide post to desired position. Release button and move handgrip until it clicks into place. Handgrips can rotate in four directions.
Ankle Prompts
Item #s P1813S, P1813M & P1813L
Install the ankle prompts by inserting the end of rod into caster slot, then pull back white trigger (O) and insert into opposite caster siot. To adjust the stride of the user. press and slide the spring clips (P) to appropriate length. To adjust the size of ankle straps use buckle adjuster (Q).
Hip Positioner & Pad
Item #s P1811S & P1811L
Install mounting bracket and handgrips at the back of the handlebar. Attach the front of the hip positioner towards the front of the handlebar using buckles (R). Attach the rear of the hip positioner towards the rear of the handle- bar by either attaching rings (S) to handgrips or remove clamp and handgrips and loop straps over rear of handle- bar. Adjust loop with buckles:
Hip positioner adjustments
- Height – rear of the hip positioner – Push in button (T) and slide handgrip to desired position. Release button and move handgrip until it clicks into place.
- Height – hip positioner – Raise or lower hip positioner by adjusting the length of the two front and two rear straps.
- Depth – Reposition mounting bracket on handlebar. The hip positioner can be used with or without the pad.
To attach the hip pad, push the rear straps (U) of the hip positioner through the holes at the back of the pad and pull into place. Securely snap front and side flaps around the hip positioner.
Trunk Support
Item # P1810S, P1810M & P1810L
Install mounting bracket and post directly behind the uprights. Loosen knobs (V) on the post and slide chest prompt rods into the post at desired position. Tighten knobs.
Trunk support adjustments
The trunk support has two adjustable straps and buckles on each side. The front of the trunk support also has a restraining loop to keep the pads together. Each strap is independently adjustable to adjust the size, fit and angle of the trunk support.
- Height – Push in button (1) and slide post to desired posi- tion. Release button and move post until it clicks into place.
- Width – Trunk support can be placed closer or farther from the user by
- Loosening knobs (V) and sliding the trunk support outward or inward.
- Place mounting bracket with the clamp facing towards the outside or inside of the handlebar
- Depth – Reposition mounting bracket on handlebar:
- Rotation – Loosen knobs (V) and tilt trunk support to desired position. Tighten knobs.
Thigh Prompts
Item #s P1812S & P1812L
Install thigh prompt clamps on handlebar. It is advisable to mount them behind the trunk support.
Thigh prompt adjustments
- Height – Loosen knob (W) and slide thigh pad (X) up or down to desired position. Tighten knob.
- Width – Thigh pads can be placed closer or farther from the user by
- Loosening knob (Y), adjust thigh pads inward or outward and tighten knob
- Place mounting bracket with the clamp facing towards the outside or inside of the handlebar.
- Depth – Reposition mounting bracket on handlebar.
- Rotation – Loosen knob (W), rotate the thigh pad and tighten knob.
Hand Loop
Item # P1880
Install mounting bracket at appropriate location on handlebar. (See instructions on Page 3) They should be installed towards the front of the uprights. This provides stability and ample room for other accessories: Insert Hand Loop assembly into mounting bracket with knob (A) facing away from user.
Guide Bar
Item # TK 1020
Turn knob (C) counterclockwise to open clamp. Install the Guide Bar on the center of the front top handlebar. Tighten knob to secure Guide Bar.
Adjustments
Loosen knob (C) and rotate Guide Bar until it is behind the user for pushing
or in front for pulling. Tighten knob to secure at desired position. cleaning
Periodically clean the hip positioner, pelvic support, chest prompt, arm
prompt pads with a damp rag and a mild disinfectant. Remove lint from hook and
loop as needed.
Wash casters with water after outdoor use. Avoid mud and sand. Do not use
petroleum-based or solvent-based lubricants on casters, but lubricate when
necessary with silicone spray or graphite.
cleaning
Periodically clean the hip positioner, pelvic support. chest prompt, arm prompt pads with a damp rag and a mild disinfectant. Remove lint from hook and loop as needed. Wash casters with water after outdoor use. Avoid mud and sand. Do not use petroleum-based or solvent-based lubricants on casters, but lubricate when necessary with silicone spray or graphite.
maintenance
Twice a year inspect straps and padding for damage, and replace if necessary. Periodically inspect for breaks, loose parts, missing parts, cracks and/or malfunctions. Remove the product from service when any condition develops that might make operation unsafe.