Ormesa Birillo Use And Maintenance Handbook

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SITTING WALKING FRAME
SITTING WALKING FRAME
U SE AN D MA I N TEN ANC E HANDBO O K

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  • Page 1 SITTING WALKING FRAME SITTING WALKING FRAME U SE AN D MA I N TEN ANC E HANDBO O K...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ORMESA thanks you for choosing the BIRILLO walker. BIRILLO is a walker that combines attention to functionality with respect for the principles of ergonomics and safety. ORMESA s.r.l. recommends that you read this manual very careful to fully understand its contents..
  • Page 4: Warnings

    - Make sure that all adjustable parts HAVE BEEN LOCKED BEFORE EACH USE. - Always make sure that THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES in Birillo's range of motion that could cause it to tip-over, such as rugs, steps and objects on the floor.
  • Page 5 BIRILLO IS A MECHANICAL MEDICAL DEVICE: Perform REGULAR MAINTENANCE and CLEANING following the instructions shown in the "Maintenance" chapter on page 19-20 and HAVE THE DEVICE INSPECTED AT THE INTERVALS INDICATED to VERIFY that it is WORKING PROPERLY and in GOOD CONDITION, otherwise...
  • Page 6: Warranty

    WARRANTY ORMESA and INNOVATION IN MOTION warrant the product for 2 years; in case of problems, contact the retailer where you purchased it. Always ask for original spare parts, otherwise the guarantee will decline ORMESA will not be liable for damage in the following cases: - use by an unsuitable person;...
  • Page 7: Some Examples Of What Not To Do With Birillo

    SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO WITH BIRILLO - BIRILLO must not be used without the constant PRESENCE OF A QUALIFIED PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER. - The device must not be used if THE WEDGE OR OTHER ADJUSTABLE ELEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY LOCKED.
  • Page 8: Initial Preparation

    BIRILLO 2 0.152 BIRILLO 3 0.253 BIRILLO 4 0.253 HOW TO REMOVE BIRILLO FROM THE BOX ATTENTION! CUT WITHOUT PRESSING TOO HARD WITH THE BLADE SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX REMOVE IT FROM THE BOX...
  • Page 9: Technical Features

    TECHNICAL FEATURES BIRILLO is an aid that allows children from age 2 to 8 to move autonomously in a seated position. IT CONSISTS OF: - Frame: height-adjustable, made of steel painted with non-toxic epoxy paint - Seat: triangular to hold the pelvis (seat/back at a 90° angle). It is padded and wrap-around,...
  • Page 10: What Does Birillo Do

    - Breaking the “scissors” adductor pattern of the lower limbs, obtainable with the use of the spreader Training for vital cardio-circulatory and respiratory functions In addition, Birillo plays and extremely important role in the development of the perceptual and visual-motor functions that are indispensable for the awareness and representation of space Fig.
  • Page 11: How Birillo Works And How To Use It

    1. Position the child in the triangular seat We recommend that an adult (parent or therapist) stand in front of the child and help him enter Birillo by holding him firmly by the sides until he is seated (fig. 3) 2.
  • Page 12 5. Follow this movement plan: a) Allow a phase of getting comfortable with the aid. Most children, even very small ones, are not afraid to use it and, in fact, tend to “try it out,” immediately learning to move in all directions. Our experience is that children usually start by moving backwards.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Height Of The Body

    ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE BODY indicator of the adjustment in height LOOSEN THE FOUR SCREWS OF THE FRAME POSITION THE BODY AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT TIGHTEN THE SCREWS ADJUSTING THE SPREADER WEDGE LOOSEN THE HANDWHEEL ADJUST THE WEDGE IN THE DESIRED POSITION TIGHTEN THE HANDWHEEL 1 /21...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Height Of The Handle

    ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE LOOSEN THE TWO SCREWS OF THE FRAME POSITION THE HANDLE AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT TIGHTEN THE TWO SCREWS ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE HANDLE LOOSEN THE TWO HANDWHEELS ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE HANDLE TIGHTEN THE TWO HANDWHEELS 1 /21...
  • Page 15: Some Treatment Suggestions

    DANGEROUS OBJECTS OR SHARP CORNERS IN BIRILLO'S RANGE OF MOTION As described above, Birillo can be a valid tool for exercising several functions; in this section, we will illustrate several activities that can be performed in the gym or at home.
  • Page 16 MOVEMENT OF BIRILLO INDUCED BY THE THERAPIST DIRECTIONS VARIABLE SPEED This exercise induces postural compensations of the head-trunk-pelvis that are necessary for maintaining equilibrium during movements. The child must maintain or restore head- trunk-pelvis alignment after slow or abrupt movements in all directions...
  • Page 17 PATH WITH PEGS HORIZONTAL STRIPES This path serves to integrate visual information with movements The child must organize movements, first forward and then back, visually controlling the direction PATH WITH PEGS, HORIZONTAL STRIPES AND A MOVING OBJECT TO REACH This activity requires coordinating ones own movement with those of the object and, thus, awareness of space The child must reach a moving object...
  • Page 18 MOVING WITH SUDDEN STOP This activity helps the development of a stepping motion, i.e., stopping when you wish to The child must stop at a precise point on the path. The stopping point must continually change and can be indicated by the adult or the child FOLLOWING WITH...
  • Page 19: Mounting And Adjustment Of Accessories

    MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORIES INSERTING AND ADJUSTING THE TRAY 1. LOOSEN THE TWO HANDWHEELS 1. LOOSEN THE TWO SCREWS OF THE FRAME 2. POSITION THE TRAY 2. ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE TRAY AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT TIGHTEN THE TWO SCREWS TIGHTEN THE TWO HANDWHEELS 1 /21...
  • Page 20: Inserting And Adjusting The Headrest

    INSERTING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADREST LOOSEN THE SCREW LOOSEN THE SCREW POSITION THE HEADREST POSITION THE ROD AND HEADREST TIGHTEN THE SCREW TIGHTEN THE SCREW 1 /21...
  • Page 21: Maintenance, Cleaning And Disinfection

    MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION REGULAR (OR PREVENTIVE) MAINTENANCE) REGULAR MAINTENANCE MUST PERFORMED ONCE A MONTH. REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED TO KEEP THE PRODUCT WORKING PROPERLY AND SAFELY AND IS ESSENTIAL FOR KEEPING THE CE MARK. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT UNLESS REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED (ATTACHMENT 1, DIRECTIVE 2007/47/EC).
  • Page 22: Customer Service And Spare Parts

    Do NOT perform maintenance or replace parts or accessories when the user is in the device. Intensifie all checks in marine environments, clean more often, anoint the parts exposed to salt corrosion (such as chrome, bolts and screws) EXTRAORDINARY (OR CORRECTIVE) MAINTENANCE EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE MEANS ANYTHING DONE TO THE PRODUCT THAT IS NOT MENTIONED ABOVE.
  • Page 23: Conditions For Durability, Reuse And Reassignment To A New User

    Quality Management System certificated in 1998 according to ISO 9001, there is adequate confidence that the average lifespan of the BIRILLO is about 5 years, on condition that it is used according to the directions given in the user manual.
  • Page 24 201 Growth Parkway ANGOLA, IN 46703 P 1.260.665.2769 F 1.260.665.3047 Toll free number 800-327-0681 E-mail: iim@mobility-usa.com Authorized Dealer The technical Data and information given in this handbook are not binding. ORMESA reserves the right to carry out any necessary change without prior notice or replacements...

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