ProActiv SPEEDY Operating Instructions Manual

Easy-running, rigid-frame wheelchair

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SPEEDY
Easy-running, rigid-frame wheelchair

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Summary of Contents for ProActiv SPEEDY

  • Page 1 Operating instructions SPEEDY Easy-running, rigid-frame wheelchair...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Scope of delivery ........1 1.1 Before initial use .
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    Your PRO ACTIV team. er or PRO ACTIV immediately. PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH Im Hofstätt 11 D-72359 Dotternhausen Tel. 0 74 27/ 94 80-0 Fax 0 74 27/ 94 80-25 info@proactiv-gmbh.de www.proactiv-gmbh.de Hilfsmittelkatalog Positionsnummer: Speedy 18.50.03.0065...
  • Page 5: Before Initial Use

    It is important that both you, your attend- The PRO ACTIV easy-running wheelchair ant care staff or your escorting persons are Model SPEEDY, is a rigid-frame wheelchair familiar with and observe these operating that enables the driver of the wheelchair to instructions and the warnings that are con- adapt it to his/her specific requirements.
  • Page 6: Specific Requirements

    IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Stellen Sie bei jeder Montage/vor jeder Removing the stop screw may increase the Nutzung sicher, dass die Rückenlehne risk of tipping. To counteract this, use the in der gewünschten Position fest arre- anti-tip supports where required. tiert ist und die Steckachsen der Lenk- und Antriebsräder ebenfalls fest arre- To adjust the backrest, remove any pres- tiert (Betätigungsknopf in rückwärtiger...
  • Page 7: Body Contour

    3.2.1 Body Contour Always sit down in the wheelchair slowly to prevent the seat and backrest covering The seat and backrest covering of the Body from tearing. Contour version can considerably improve the driving comfort due to its elasticity and 3.3 Height of seat in conjunction with a suitable cushion can help to prevent decubitus.
  • Page 8: Seat Angle / Height Of Seat At Front

    IMPORTANT Ensure that the wheel holders are mounted at the left and right to the frame in the same manner and that the wheel sockets are in the same position. Check using the scale. IMPORTANT After altering the height of the seat, check the wheel track and reset.
  • Page 9: Tipping And Turning Stability

    tion with the back on the backrest) tips 4. TIPPING AND TURNING STABILITY backward on a surface with a 10° inclina- Easy tipping and turning stability of the tion (uphill in the forward direction) without wheelchair can be achieved when the axle using external force (e.g.
  • Page 10: Anti-Tip Support

    5. ANTI-TIP SUPPORT In order to reduce the risk of unintentionally tipping the wheelchair backward to a mini- mum, an anti-tip support is available as an accessory. The anti-tip support is adapted via a universal adapter at the axle tube and can be swivelled under the frame by a spring mechanism.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Care

    The force of the brake lever can be adjusted 6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE using the adjusting screws (Fig. 8 d). Use a We recommend regular (at least annually) screwdriver and an SW 8 mm spanner. Oil maintenance and care of the wheelchair by the joints of the brake at regular intervals.
  • Page 12: Choosing Appropriate Castor

    An Allen key SW4 is located in the  centre of the axle to fix the movement of the aluminium axle for mounting/dis- mantling The tightening torque of the axle fasten-  ing screw M6x16 ISO 7380 is 5 Nm Secure the screws with special lac- ...
  • Page 13: Checking Bolted Joints

    Use the 0.8 mm, 1.4 mm and 2.0 mm thin wheelchair with a high pressure cleaner. spacers that are provided for this purpose. Store the wheelchair in a dry place and if possible keep it covered. To correct the track, please contact your medical supplies dealer or PRO ACTIV.
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    their correct position again. 7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Only use the wheelchair for the intended Do not stand on the footrest when getting purpose. into/out of the wheelchair due to risk of The intended purpose of a wheelchair is to tipping.
  • Page 15 supervision. PRO ACTIV is also available to Ensure that the seatbelt is not fastened too assist you in this respect. tightly otherwise this may have a negative effect on breathing or cause strangulation IMPORTANT in case of an accident or tipping. The driver Please note that parts of your wheelchair of the wheelchair should always be able to may become overheated due to extreme...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    IMPORTANT 8. Warranty Modifications to the wheelchair that have not been specifically approved by the manu- The warranty conditions can be found in facturer result in the loss of the warranty. the enclosed Warranty Agreement and/or These modifications may result in safety General Terms of Business.

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