USER MANUAL - Broadened Horizons
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1. al jal individual s situation Tips and warnings e You can slide the Link as far down on the post as youd like e You can place two mounts ona single post The 15 pound restriction is the combined weight limit for a single post bracket The post may limit the full rotation and movement of the lower arm If you re going to set it up as a double decker slide the lower one on first 10 Setting lock positions The basics e Lock setters provide repeatable user specific positions e To set a lock position slide a lock setter down or to create a bypass location flip a lock setter up e To unlock a position with the friction adjustment screw above it the hoop or paddle must be depressed e The alignment of the friction adjust screw with a lock setter determines the lock position Lock position Lock setter is down and in line with friction adjustment screw Bypass position Lock setter is up e Lock setting may require a small tool or pen tip e It may be harder to set the shoulder lock setters especially when a heavy device is attached Initial setup The following is recommended for the initial setup Slide all lock setters up creating bypass positions Begin by setting lock positions at the wrist followed by the elbow and finally the shoulder Make sure all lock setters are set into the unlocked position Move the arm to be oriented into a position for the end user Find the position of the fr2. ount n Mover Patents pending USER MANUAL BROADENED HORIZONS Distributed by IM OCAR www BroadenedHorizons com Technical Support 1 888 724 7002 info blueskydesigns us 1 Table of Contents Table Or COMES assna daa aida orao gi kdo radi Page 2 Gli M TS Re pa ae pr nno Page 3 Mountn Mover At A GIANCe 2 ase bojnika Dai as nd de aki Page 4 Moving the Mount n Mover SIMO MIME MOOD e e a een Page 5 WSING the padale sie ses au avslaka za senka pakao a sas bles Page 5 Adjusting the angle on the tilt plate a Page 5 Setting up the Mount n Mover Step 1 Attaching clamp to a wheelchair Page 6 Step 2 Inserting and securing the post Page 8 Step 3 Post adjUStMent cccc cece eae kaaa Page 9 Step 4 Attaching the Mount n Mover to the post Page 10 Additional settings Setting lock positions aaa kaaa kaaa aaa Page 11 Fine tuning the position aaa kaaa Page 12 Adjusting the friction SCreWS aaa Page 12 Using the Quick Release Plate QRP Attaching the quick release plate to the tilt plate Page 13 Attaching a device to the quick release plate Page 14 Device Plate attachment QUuICe ccc eeee ence eee Page 15 Breakaway Teatre emani vase nis satedas pi et kesa AR ak rabi Page 16 TROUDIESMOOUN G RR tema O se aga e o or Page 17 Warranty repairs returns 2 aaa kakaa aaa
3. e Never force the mount into or out of place Use the hoop paddle and tilt lever to unlock it before attempting to reposition it e Set it down with care Do not drop or throw it Warranty Repair Returns e BlueSky Designs offers a one year warranty on the Mount n Mover e If documentation of the original purchase date is not supplied the warranty period will be determined as twelve months from the date of manufacture determined by the serial number e This warranty is valid only with proper installation of the Mount n Mover according to instructions in the product manual It does not cover repairs for damage resulting from misuse such as driving into walls failing to attach it securely or failure to follow instructions for set up and care e Please follow our repair return policy when sending products back under our guarantee Before returning product for repair please contact BlueSky Designs for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA e BlueSky Designs offers a 30 day money back guarantee To be eligible for a money back guarantee the Mount n Mover must be in new condition Technical support Call developers BlueSky Designs at 1 888 724 7002 or e mail info blueskydesigns us and video resources at www GimpGear US 17 single Arm Specifications Mount Weight Ibs 13 oz 1 28 kg E E a E a Activation Force Weight Capacity 15 lbs 6 8 kg r except tit 575 145 rm
4. e Round tube clamp 7 8 and 1 I Pati e Adaptor plate Holes spaced 1 2 O apart on sguare or rectangular frame LA e T slot nuts Slide track or t slot VEX ta 4 Figure out the best orientation of the g T bracket and or plate to avoid other hardware and provide best support Note Bracket can be attached Up or Down The figure below shows different placements on a tube at the same level resulting in different square clamp heights The Square Clamp can also be rotated to BE to the Left or Right AT B Attach the wheelchair bracket e Attach using lock nuts or a thread locking product such as Loctite e Tighten securely e Test holding strength once post mount and device are attached e Periodically check the bolts for loosening C Additional mounting options e Mounting may require optional wheelchair brackets using the adaptor plate as a spacer or custom plates e Adaptor Plate accommodates holes spaced between 1 2 apart e The Wheelchair Bracket attaches to the Adaptor with 4 28 bolts e Consult BSD website for other options www blueskydesigns us Step 2 Inserting and securing the Post Unlocked Locked A Unlock the cam clamp lever B Line up the post cap ridge with the gap in the square clamp C Drop the post into the square clamp slot D Lock the cam clamp Note If the post won t fit into the square clamp or if the post can still move up and down when the cam clamp
5. ETS 171mm 13 5 344 mm 15 382 mr 225 191 m uu 11 5 5 F5 145mm 1 5 58 mm 6 25 171 mm 3 lbs 9 oz 1 62 kg be a1 E 125 244 mrm Joint Rotation fF except tit a LL iz 2 i E L T in ta r L mn a So 20 Dual Arm Specifications uu es LET uu 29 1 59 Also available Single arm IE g Tilt n turn Posts a a u a Kk HC lt 8 12 18 24 inches Custom lengths C i Quick Release Plate Adaptor plate Trays Device Rotator Table Clamp Locking Tilt Module gt A Visit www GimpGear us or call 877 6 GIMPGEAR for info on many other unique products for individuals with upper extremity limitations Thanks and Acknowledgements Developers BlueSky Designs thanks the Department of Education NIDRR and the National Institutes of Health Research and development funding was provided by Small Business Innovation Research grant awards from the Department of Education H133S030118 and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2 R44 HD 51157 02 Thanks to the practitioners and consumers who gave input into the design 20
6. Page 17 Technical support MIO sa se ase bina ubacite kod ee dead Page 17 Technical SOCCHICALIONS u dona dasa elo iga pala and odao Page 18 PCCCSSOMNES aaa a a a a da da a di A a udaka Page 20 SAFETY TIPS Read manual before using MAXIMUM load 15 pounds Do not use the mount to support a person e Do not place baby or child on it e Do not use as a means of support when getting in or out of chair Be sure mount is securely attached e Check bracket attachment to wheelchair e Tighten mount link to post securely e Use thread lock on bolts as directed e Attach device securely to Quick Release Plate e Firmly attach Quick Release Plate device to tilt plate Do not attach the mount to armrests they are often unstable Move mount to a locked position before driving or tilting the wheelchair e Do not unlock or move mount when wheelchair is tilted e Put in locked position before driving or tilting wheelchair Stay clear of pinch points when adjusting the tilt or arm position Transfers When transferring stow the device close to the wheelchair not extended out to the side this is especially important with a manual wheelchair YES NO OR ELSE Mountn Mover at a Glance Dual arm shown Note Single Arm has only the wrist and shoulder joints Quick Release Handle Elbow Quick Release s Tilt Plate Plate Lock n Tilt Lock Shoulder Lever Friction Adjuster k Link Lock Setters
7. is locked try loosening or tightening the cam clamp Step 3 Post adjustments Adjusting post height e The height set screw provides a consistent mount height limiting how low it goes when you insert the post e The top of the post determines the mount height e Once the mount is attached the height can be easily readjusted 2 To adjust the height 1 Loosen height set screw the appropriate tool 2 Move the screw up or down 3 Tighten height set screw at desired setting Adjusting post angle The post angle should be adjusted so it is vertical with a person in their usual upright position This will make it easier and safer to move e Once the mount is attached the angle can be readjusted Loosen angle set screw with a screw driver 2 Tip the post to the preferred angle of orientation 3 Tighten angle set screw Step 4 Attaching the Mount n Mover to the post Make sure the post is locked in position by the cam clamp Slide the star shaped Link opening onto the post past the post cap If the Link does not slide on easily loosen the Link bolt using a 3 16 hex key Tighten the Link bolt with a 3 16 hex key to ensure Mountn Mover will not slide down on the post Once Mount n Mover is securely attached the post height and angle orientation can be readjusted U Qw m Tip The Link may be attached in different ee orientations relative to the PT Il wheelchair depending on an
8. j Post Cap Paddle Hoop Fine t ae Post Height Adjustment screw Round Clamp for use with wheelchairs with round tubes Square Clamp Ta at Wheelchair bracket a j Cam lever Post Cap Moving the Mountn Mover The Mount n Mover can be customized to lock in specific repeatable positions but it is easily unlocked and moved The mount and device remain in their locked positions until you use the hoop and paddle Move the arm by using the hoop i lon e The hoop releases the shoulder and EX NG elbow joints allowing simultaneous SA Se movement of the two arm segments AN Aw e As long as the hoop is depressed the arm will bypass locked positions e When downward pressure is released AGS it seeks a new lock position SI Rotate the device by first depressing the paddle and then rotating the device directly e The paddle unlocks the wrist joint allowing rotation of the device e Depress then release the paddle e The wrist remains unlocked until you rotate it Rotate the device directly e As you move the wrist it will begin to seek another lock position e The temporary unlock feature allows one handed release and rotation of the device platform Adjust the tilt e Move the tilt lever to the unlocked position e Push down or pull up on the device e Move the lever to the locked position Note Different hinge torque settings are available This makes it easier or harder to change the tilt For la
9. iction adjustment screw Slide the lock setter closest to the friction adjustment screw to a locked position Rotate the joint until the friction adjustment screw and lock setters are in alignment with each other F Repeat the procedure to set elbow and shoulder lock positions DOWD m Final lock position 11 Fine tuning the position Now that the desired lock positions have been set for the arm use the directions below to more exactly get an individualized arm placement of the Mount n Mover The lock positions set a position every 30 degrees Using the fine tuner you can adjust the shoulder joint to every 5 degrees A Locate the fine tuner B Using a thin object such as an allen key push up on the fine tuner C Rotate the shoulder until it sits in the best position for the end user D Release the fine tuner and move the shoulder joint slightly until the joint finds a locked position E Have the end user try to use the device make adjustments as needed Adjusting the joint friction The Mount n Mover can be adjusted to increase or reduce the effort required to move it Adjustments are made using the friction adjustment screws Joints must be adjusted individually CAUTION e If you loosen the friction screw too much it may fall out Locate friction adjustment screws e If it falls out the plastic cap on see below the joint may come off Use a 1 16 hex key provided e If the screw is lost rep
10. lace it e Turn screw clockwise tighten with a 6 32 screw e Turn counterclockwise loosen 12 Using the Quick Release Plate QRP Attaching the QRP to the tilt plate A For easy access start with the tilt plate at an angle and in a locked position B B Make sure the guick release handle is in the unlocked position C Slide the QRP rounded slots at the bottom of the plate onto the round bosses on the tilt plate D Push ORP into the tilt plate until it clicks into place E Push the OR handle into the locked position F Check to see if you can pull the ORP device away from the plate Using the Quick Release Plate QRP Attaching a device to a quick release plate All devices attach to the quick release plate QRP using simple hardware such as screws Some devices require a special device plate These device plates attach to both the QRP and the device Once a device is attached to the QRP the device can be easily attached and removed from the tilt plate without using any tools See page 13 Reference the Device Plate Attachment Guide on the next page to determine if any additional plates or screws are needed for the attachment of your device to the QRP See the diagrams below to help you determine the appropriate attachment points between the device and the QRP QUICK RELEASE PLATE HOLE SETS Device Plate Attachment Guide 10 32 x 12 8 32 x 5 16 AbleNet BlGmack co
11. mmunicator Inc BIG Step by Step Fig 1 DP AN1 communicator Big Red Switch FL4SH scanning 10 32 x Easy Mounting Base iTalk2 AbleNet Easy 8 32 x 5 16 LITTLEmack communicator Fig 2 Mounting Base 8 washers Brand Device Extra mount plate Screws Required needed Flat head Phillips unless otherwise noted Qty Type 2 LITTLE Step by Step Made by AbleNet 8 nuts communicator Jelly Beamer 6 32 x Vo SuperTalker progressive Place on tray reading stand communicator Blue Sky All Bluesky Designs trays 6 32 x 3 8 Design Device Rotation Adapter Device Rotator S BOJNO pan head DynaVox Dynavox V oa ae esene DynaVox Vmax 2 8 32 x 5 16 Fig 5 DP DV1 2 8 32 x 5 16 pan head DynaVox DV4 2 8 32 x 5 16 Fig 5 DP DV1 4 8 32 x Ve pan head DynaVox MT4 DP DV1 8 32 x 5 16 PRC ECO l PRC Mounting 4 Romich Pathfinder 2 PRC Mounting Company rig Plates He ae poner Fos gt Jaf 832x Vantage Fig 6 3 8 32 x 5 8 Vanguard 2 PRC Mounting Fig 7 Plates required as 4 8 32 x 5 8 spacer a EE KIR e esx umu moj onw O E I E mm PISE rep o n mo moes o woas aowe reo net e Blink Tango TBD NA TBD Twice Additional plates under development For the most current list of adapter plates and hardware visit www blueskydesigns us 15 BREAKAWAY FEATURE The shoulder joint has a built in feature where it breaks away or dislocates if subjected to extraordina
12. rger devices the High torque hinge will prevent the device from slamming down unintentionally Step 1 Attaching to a wheelchair A Determine the best attachment point and hardware required The best attachment point depends on the person their needs what they will use the mount for the best position for access and their wheelchair Most individuals need their mounted device in front of them so it is usually best to attach to the wheelchair or seat frame near their knee a m Pai When mounting consider the following 1 Do you want the mount to tilt with the person as the seat tilts Yes attach to seat rail No attach to base frame Note Attachment placement depends on the end use i e you may want a speech device to tilt to allow communication from any angle a tray to be used for eating may be better attached to the base so it remains horizontal Otherwise tilting could result in spills When attached to the seat rail Remove items which may spill or slide off an attached tray or other surface When attaching to the base mount must be moved to the side before tilting or a person s legs may be squeezed and injured PP Find one or more places to attach securely keeping in mind e wheelchair bracket requires 2 space e armrest brake and tie down locations e post length interference below bracket e space required to insert or remove mount 6 i Ai X f 3 Consider attachment options
13. ry forces For example if the mounting arm is extended out when a person drives through a doorway it will break away The mount can be easily moved back in place clicking into its home position Custom lock settings will be retained This feature prevents damage to mounted GY fv devices walls and the internal gears which lock the post angle and fine tuner in position It will only break away under significant impact or loads It will not break away as a person reclines ina wheelchair provided the load restrictions are followed Disabling the feature may increase the likelihood of stripping out the post angle and fine tuner gears If a customer wishes to disable this feature online instructions are available or they can call BlueSky Designs technical support at 1 888 724 7002 16 Trouble Shooting Guide If Then Make sure you ordered all components Attachment hardware is not included Contact company you purchased from Contact company you purchased from Is the lock setter down If not adjust finding a locked position Is hoop paddle stuck or being held down Lift p 5 11 Lock setter not able to move up Depress hoop paddle and move arm so friction adjuster is not above lock setter Lift up on or remove device while setting difficult or too easy to move p 12 trouble with your Mount n Mover support 1 888 724 7002 Storage and care tips e Keeping the mount clean and dry will increase its usability
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