Stealth Products Swing Away Hardware Owner’s Manual

Stealth Products Swing Away Hardware Owner’s Manual

General

Read and understand all instructions prior to the use of the product. Failure to adhere to instructions and warnings in this document may result in property damage, injury, or death. Product misuse or failure to follow instructions will void the warranty. Immediately discontinue use if any function is compromised, if parts are missing or loose, or if any component shows signs of excessive wear. Consult with your supplier for repair, adjustment, or replacement. All persons responsible for fitting, adjustment, and daily use of the devices discussed in the these instructions must be familiar with and understand all safety aspects of the devices mentioned. In order for our products to be used successfully, you must read and understand all instructions and warnings, and maintain our products according to our instructions on care and maintenance. The installation instructions will guide you through this product’s options and possibilities. Instructions are written with the expressed intent of use with standard configurations. They also contain important safety and maintenance information, as well as describe possible problems that can arise during use. For further assistance, or more advanced applications, please contact your supplier or Stealth Products at (512) 715 9995 or toll free at 800-965-9229. Always keep the operating instructions in a safe place so they may be referenced as necessary. All information, pictures, illustrations, and specifications are based on the product information that was available at the time of printing. Pictures and illustrations shown in these instructions are representative examples and are not intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of the product.

Important Information

CAUTION

These products are designed to be fitted, applied, and installed exclusively by a healthcare professional trained for these purposes. The fitting, application, and installation by a non-qualified individual could result in serious injury.

Warranty

Our products are designed,manufactured, and produced to the highest of standards. If any defect in material or workmanship is found, Stealth Products will repair or replace the product at our discretion. Any implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty. Stealth Products does not warrant damage due to, but not limited to: misuse, abuse, or misapplication of product, and/or modification of product without written approval from Stealth Products, LLC. Any alteration or lack of serial number, where applicable, will automatically void all warranty.
Stealth Products , LLC is liable for replacement parts only. Stealth Products, LLC is not liable for any incurred labor costs.
Stealth Products warrants against failure due to defective materials or workmanship:

Covers: 2 years
Hardware: 5 years
Electronics: 3 years

In the event of a product failure covered by our warranty, please follow the procedures outlined below: Call Stealth Products at 512-715-9995 or toll free at 800-965-9229. Request a Return Authorization (RA) form from the Returns Department and follow the documentation instructions. Additional warranty information may be found by visiting the website at
https://stlpro.site/returns-n-warranty. Copies of this manual may be downloaded by accessing the Stealth website (https://stlpro.site/stealth- docs) and searching “Swing Away Hardware” in the search bar at the top of the page

Supplier Reference

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Warning Labels

Warnings are included for the safety of the user, client, operator, and property. Please read and understand what the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and SAFETY mean, and how they could affect the user, those around the user, and property.

DANGER
Identifies an imminent situation which, if not avoided, may result in severe injury, death, and property damage.

WARNING
Identifies a potential situation which, if not avoided, may result in severe injury, death, and property damage.

CAUTION
Identifies a potential situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury and property damage.

NOTICE
Identifies important information not related to injury, but possible property damage.

SAFETY
Indicates steps or instructions for safe practices, reminders of safe procedures, or important safety equipment that may be necessary.

Limited Liability

Stealth Products, LLC accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property that may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the recommendations, warnings, and instructions in this manual. Stealth Products does not hold responsibility for final integration of final assembly of product to end user. Stealth Products is not liable for user death or injury.

Testing
Initial setup and driving should be done in an open area free of obstacles until the user is fully capable of driving safely.

Intended Use
The Swing-Away Hardware is designed to provide lateral head support and promote proper head alignment in individuals with uncontrolled or poor head control. It consists of a sturdy base plate attached to the headrest hardware and provides one to four mount points on adjustable swing-away rods that curve around the headrest. Facial lateral pads, switches, or other controls are mounted to the rods and can be easily swung out of the way, if required.

Features

The Swing Away Hardware features:

• One to four rods offering attachment points for support surfaces and switch access.
  

• Rods that are adjustable in the angle, rotation, and length planes.
  

•  Rods that swing one-hundred degrees (100°) out of the way for transfer, therapy, and when not in use.

• Rods return and lock into position without losing critical alignment settings.
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• Adjustable pads that block lateral flexion, rotation, and provide a stable surface for support.
• Availability of a full line of compatible mounts for switches and input devices.

Adjusting the Lateral Rod

1. Loosen the three bolts located on the ring end of the swing arm. The split ball should release and free the rod for adjustment. If it swings too freely, slightly tighten one or two of the screws to add resistance to the adjustment.
2. It can now be positioned higher or lower, further in or out, and can be lengthened or shortened.
3. Evenly tighten the screws to lock the split ball and secure the rod’s adjustment.

Swing Away Operation

1. Pull locking mechanism towards the ring end of the arm.
2. Push the arm back and it will swing away a maximum of 100°.
3. Pull the arm forward and it will lock into position.

Installing the Swing Away Hardware

1. If the headrest pad is installed, remove the four bolts securing it to the headrest hardware. Set aside the split ring and locate the swing away hardware mounting plate as shown.

2. Place the receiver socket of the headrest on the shaft behind the 17mm ball and align the four screw holes in the socket with the four holes in the swing away bracket.

3. Thread four M5 x 0.8 x 14mm socket head screws into the four holes in the swing away bracket and tighten them evenly around the ring until they are tight enough to grip the ball but not fully tight.
4. Make final positioning adjustments to the headrest and evenly tighten the four bolts.

Installing a Facial Lateral Pad

To install the facial pad to the lateral rod:

1. Place the pad mounting hole over the ball on the end of the adjustable rod.

2. Align the holes on the back of the facial lateral pad with the mounting ring at the end of the adjustable rod.
   

3. Insert three M5 x 0.8 x 12mm socket head screws into the holes in the mounting ring and into the mounting holes in the pad. Thread them finger tight. Adjust the pad to the required position. When adjustment is complete, evenly tighten the screws an extra quarter turn to snug them up

Dealer Assistance

During first time use by the client, it is advised that the dealer or service technician assists and explains the different drive configurations to the customer (the user and/or the attendant). If needed, the dealer can make final adjustments.

NOTICE
After installation of the Swing Away Hardware, check that the hardware is intact, that nothing is damaged, that the wheelchair operating system is still fully functional.

User Testing

It is important that the customer is fully aware of the installation, how the Swing Away Hardware functions, and how it can be adjusted to gain as much mobility as possible. As a dealer, explain and show the customer how you have executed the installation and explain the function.
Have the user test the position of the Swing Away Hardware (if needed):

• Is the Swing Away Hardware in the proper position for the client?
• Can the user safely operate the chair?
• Is the placement of the Swing Away Hardware in an optimal position for the user?

If needed, adjust the Swing Away Hardware to the proper position.
Explain to the customer possible issues and how to address them.

Conditions of Use

The Swing Away Hardware is intended for use as installed by the dealer, in accordance to the installation instructions in this manual:

• The foreseen conditions of use are communicated by the dealer or service technician to the user and/or attendant during the first time use.
• If the conditions of use change significantly, please contact your dealer or a qualified service technician to avoid excessive wear and tear or unintended damage.

Safety

• Periodically check the hardware for loose screws or worn parts.
• Check the facial lateral pads for any foam breakdown and/or metal coming through the foam. This could be potentially dangerous to the client.

SAFETY Repair or replace parts as needed.

DANGER Failure to comply with the warnings in this manual could result in serious bodily harm.

WARNING Using a headrest without the covers in place can lead to discomfort for the user and excess wear on the pad foam.

Cleaning

To wash the facial lateral pad covers:

• Remove the covers from the facial lateral pads.
• Machine wash the covers in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry.
• Do not allow the foam to get wet.
• Do not use the headrest without the cover in place.

WARNING
DO NOT use bleach. DO NOT iron. Do not wash or dry at temperatures in excess of 176°F (80°C).

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