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Medifab Shuttle Discovery User Manual

Medifab Shuttle Discovery
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Medifab Shuttle Discovery Specifications

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BrandMedifab
ModelShuttle Discovery
CategoryBaby & Toddler Furniture
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome

Welcome

Introduction to the Shuttle Discovery system and manual.

Read Before Use

General Information

Intended Use

Specifies the product's purpose and indications for use.

Declaration of Conformity

Details product compliance with European safety standards and ISO.

Warranty and Before Starting

Warranty

Details the product's warranty terms and conditions.

Before Starting

Important initial steps and guidelines before using the product.

Product Induction

General Safety Warnings

Weight Limit

Specifies maximum weight capacities for the stroller and seat.

Understanding Your Shuttle Discovery

Guidelines for proper operation and surface use.

Adjusting Your Shuttle Discovery

Instructions on using approved parts and periodic reviews.

Before Using Discovery - Safety Checks

Essential pre-use checks for security and functionality.

Using Your Discovery

Safe practices for transfers, securing the user, and operation.

Navigating Obstacles and Slopes

Out and About Obstacles

Guidance on maneuvering over curbs, steps, and other obstacles.

Centre of Gravity and Component Safety

Centre of Gravity

Factors affecting stability and preventing tip-overs.

Discovery Components & Accessories

Proper use and safety of seat components and accessories.

Maintenance

Requirements for regular cleaning and checks.

Transportation Safety and Precautions

Transportation / Motor Vehicle Safety

Guidelines for securing the product in vehicles and safety considerations.

Other Warnings and Precautions

General safety advice regarding heat, water, folding, and unattended use.

Assembling the Verve Stroller

Unpacking your Verve Stroller

Steps for unpacking and checking stroller components.

Unfolding Verve Stroller

How to unfold the stroller frame and push handle.

Locking Verve Stroller

Securing the stroller frame in its open position.

Installing Rear Wheels

Attaching the rear wheels to the stroller frame.

Installing the Front Wheels

Attaching the front wheels to the stroller frame.

Assembling the Discovery Seat

Unpacking your Discovery Seat

Steps for unpacking and checking seat components.

Assembling the Discovery Seat

Assembling the backrest

Instructions for attaching the backrest to the seat depth bracket.

Attaching the hip supports

How to secure the hip supports to the seat depth bracket.

Assembling the Discovery Seat

Attaching the thoracic laterals

How to attach the thoracic support brackets and pads.

Attaching the footplate over hanging padding

Attaching padding to the footplate.

Attaching the seat padding

Securing the seat padding.

Assembling the Discovery Seat

Attaching the backrest padding

How to attach the main backrest padding.

Attaching the backrest side padding

How to attach the side padding to the backrest.

Attaching the Occipital Headrest

Attaching the headrest to the backrest padding.

Adjusting the headrest

How to adjust or modify the headrest foam for comfort.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Seat Depth

Adjusting the seat depth using screws and bracket.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Hip guide / Seat width Adjustment

Adjusting hip guide width, depth, and angle.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Backrest angle

Adjusting the backrest angle and locking mechanism.

Transportation

Importance of upright backrest for transport.

To lock the backrest

Securing the backrest in an upright position.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Backrest height

Adjusting the height of the backrest.

Footplate height

Adjusting the height of the footplate.

Footplate Angle

Adjusting the angle of the footplate.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Thoracic laterals

Adjusting the width, depth, and angle of thoracic supports.

Setting up the Discovery Seat

Tilt in space

Operating the tilt-in-space mechanism to adjust seat angle.

Upright position

Returning the seat to an upright position.

To lock the seat tilt

Securing the seat tilt in the desired position.

Using the Verve Stroller

Swivel Lock

How to lock and unlock the front wheels.

Parking Brake

Engaging and disengaging the parking brake.

Using the Verve Stroller

Folding the Verve Stroller

Steps to fold the stroller frame.

Installing the Discovery Seat

Forward Facing

Instructions for installing the seat facing forward.

Rear Facing

Instructions for installing the seat facing backward.

Removing the Discovery Seat

Steps to detach the seat from the stroller.

Storage

Storing in a car boot/trunk or vehicle storage area

Steps for storing the stroller and seat compactly.

Footplate angle

Adjusting the footplate angle for storage.

Detaching the footplate angle mechanism

Detaching the footplate mechanism for compact storage.

Transportation Safety Warnings

Warning

General warnings related to vehicle transport, restraints, and loading.

Securing Shuttle Discovery for Transport

WARNING

Guidelines on using approved tie-down systems and restraint angles.

Securement Latch Brackets

Front securement bracket installation

Installing front securement brackets.

Rear securement bracket installation

Installing rear securement brackets.

Securing the Discovery Seat for Transport

Backrest angle

Locking the backrest in an upright position for transport.

Seat tilt in space angle

Locking the seat tilt for safe transport.

Fitting 5 Point Harness & Pelvic Straps

Fitting shoulder straps

How to attach and adjust shoulder straps.

Fitting Crotch Strap

How to attach the crotch strap.

Accessories: 5 Point Harness

Fitting the pelvic strap

How to fit the pelvic strap using slots and buckles.

Adjusting the pelvic strap

Adjusting the length of the pelvic straps.

Securing the pelvic strap

Buckling and unbuckling the pelvic strap.

Accessories: 5-Point, Tee-Pad & Centrepoint Harness

Securing the 5 Point Harness

How to secure the 5-point harness buckle.

Securing the 5 point Tee-Pad Harness for infants

Fitting the Tee-Pad harness for infants.

Centrepoint Harness X-Small

Fitting the Centrepoint harness for infants.

Jacket/Sternum Harness

Fitting the Jacket/Sternum harness

How to fit the jacket or sternum harness.

Adjusting the Harness

Adjusting the length of the harness straps.

Securing the Jacket / Sternum Harness

Buckling and unbuckling the jacket harness.

Accessories: 4 Point Pelvic Strap

Fitting the bracket

Attaching the brackets for the 4-point pelvic strap.

Adjusting the straps

Fitting and adjusting the pelvic and thigh straps.

Abduction Support

Fitting the abduction bracket

Installing the mounting bracket for abduction support.

Fitting the Abduction Support

Attaching the abduction support to the bracket.

Thigh and Head Supports

Independent Hip Guide

Attaching brackets for the hip guides.

Securing the Hip Guide

Detaching and re-securing hip guides.

Hip guide / Seat width Adjustment

Adjusting hip guide width, depth, and angle.

Thigh and Head Supports

Fitting the Adduction supports

Attaching adduction support brackets and positioning them.

Adjusting the Adduction supports

Adjusting the position of the adduction supports.

Attaching the headrest sides

Securing headrests to the backrest.

Adjusting the headrest sides

Adjusting the position of the headrest sides.

IV and Oxygen Bottle Mounting

IV Pole & Oxygen Bottle Holder

Mounting bracket installation for IV pole and oxygen holder.

IV Pole Mounting Assembly

Mounting the IV pole assembly to the bracket.

Oxygen Bottle Holder Mounting Assembly

Mounting the oxygen bottle holder to the bracket.

IV Pole & Oxygen Bottle Holder Mounting Assembly

Mounting both accessories together to the bracket.

Wedges and Pads

Fitting the Thigh Wedge

Placing and securing the thigh wedge on the seat pan.

Fitting Trochanter Wedges

Placing and securing trochanter wedges on the seat pan.

Fitting Shoulder Protraction wedge

Securing shoulder protraction wedges at the top of the backrest.

Fitting the Sacral Pad

Securing the sacral pad at the bottom of the backrest.

Modular Cushion

To configure the cushion

Steps and measurements for configuring the modular cushion.

Modular Cushion Configuration

Add trochanter support (head of femur) wedges

Positioning trochanter wedges for stability and correction.

Add adduction (B) and abduction (C) wedges

Adding adduction/abduction wedges as needed for support.

Assemble cushion

Installing foam overlay and covers onto the cushion.

Install onto seat frame

Attaching the configured cushion to the seat frame.

Install new extended Z brackets on Hip pads

Replacing hip pad fasteners for thicker cushion compatibility.

Trays & Tray Accessories

Fitting the Tray Mounting Bracket

Securing the tray mounting bracket to the footrest hinge bracket.

Assembling the Tray

Assembling the tray height adjustment legs and components.

Tray Adjustments

Tray Height Adjustment

Adjusting the height of the tray using the stop and knob.

Tray Depth Adjustment

Adjusting the depth of the tray using wing knobs.

Tray Angle Adjustment

Adjusting the angle of the tray using wing knobs.

Fitting the Tray

Trays & Tray Accessories

Fitting the grab bar

Attaching the grab bar to the tray table lip.

Adjusting the grab bar

Adjusting the position of the grab bar for the user.

Critical Care Basket Insert

Installing and removing the Critical Care Basket Insert.

Foot Straps & Footplate Accessories

Fitting the Toe & Ankle straps

Attaching toe and ankle straps to the footplate.

Footplate over-cover

Fitting the padded footplate cover with Velcro.

Footplate Dorsiflexion wedge

Fitting the footplate dorsiflexion wedge with slope.

Sunhood & Snuggle Warmer

Fitting the Sunhood brackets

Attaching the sunhood mounting brackets to the backrest.

Installing the Sunhood

Mounting the sunhood clip onto the bracket.

Removing the Sunhood

Detaching the sunhood from the mounting clip.

Snuggle Warmer

Positioning and attaching the snuggle warmer to the seat.

Moon Rock Base

Installing the Discovery Seat

Attaching the seat to the Moon Rock Base.

To engage the anti-rock bars

Engaging the anti-rock bars for stability.

To disengage the anti-rock bar

Disengaging the anti-rock bars.

Moon Rock Base

Removing the Discovery Seat

Detaching the seat from the Moon Rock Base.

Launcher Base

Installing the Discovery Seat

Attaching the seat to the Launcher Base.

Launcher Base Adjustments

Adjusting the height

Adjusting the seat height on the Launcher Base.

Removing the Discovery Seat

Detaching the seat from the Launcher Base.

A-Frame Launcher Base (NZ & AU only)

Unfolding and adjusting the A-Frame Launcher Base.

Lunar Base

Installing the Discovery Seat

Attaching the seat to the Lunar Base.

Lunar Base Adjustments

Adjusting the height

Adjusting the seat height on the Lunar Base.

Removing the Discovery Seat

Detaching the seat from the Lunar Base.

Rain/UV Cover & Sibling Seat

Rain/UV Cover

Fitting and attaching the rain/UV cover.

Sibling Seat

Warnings and installation of the sibling seat.

Backrest Angle

Adjusting the backrest angle.

Cleaning & Care Information

Upholstery and Fabric covers

Cleaning instructions for upholstery and fabric components.

Metal, Plastic & Wooden components

Cleaning instructions for metal, plastic, and wooden parts.

Reissue & Maintenance

Reissuing the product

Procedures for reissuing the product to a new user.

Maintenance: Daily Checks

Daily checks to perform before each use of the product.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance: Six-monthly Checks

Scheduled six-monthly checks for the Discovery Seat and bases.

Maintenance Checks

Verve Stroller

Six-monthly checks for the Verve Stroller.

Launcher Base

Six-monthly checks for the Launcher Base.

Moon Rock Base

Six-monthly checks for the Moon Rock Base.

Lunar Base

Six-monthly checks for the Lunar Base.

Product Log Form

Servicing & Technical Data

Product identification serial number

Information on locating serial numbers for product identification.

Product raw material

List of materials used in the product's construction.

Technical Specifications

Shuttle Discovery

Technical specifications for the main product.

Launcher Base: 2006-0012-000

Technical specifications for the Launcher Base.

Lunar Base: 2006-0013-000

Technical specifications for the Lunar Base.

Moon Rock Base: 2006-0011-000

Technical specifications for the Moon Rock Base.