Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Contents Preface ............................... 5 Legend ..............................5 CE Declaration of Conformity/other information ................. 5 Classification ..........................5 Declaration of Conformity ......................5 ...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 19.2 Adjustable back padding & their adjustment options ..............16 19.3 Ergonomic back shell & its setting options ................19 19.4 Ergo Back backrest bracket and its adjustment possibilities ............ 20 ...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Footrests ............................39 24.1 Angle adjustment of the footplate ..................39 24.2 Footrest continuous ........................39 24.3 Footrest folding up to one side ....................40 ...
PRO ACTIV Reha- Technik GmbH, this declaration becomes void. The SPEEDY F4 and F2 products differ in the possibilities for individual design of the frame Manufacturer geometry and the options available. If there is...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 freight company, for any damage which has If you are not sure how to handle the occurred in transit. If you are of the opinion that product or if technical faults occur, please damage has occurred during transit, please do...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Technical specifications Service life The service life of the product is 6 years in Product weight accordance with the medical products law. The total weight starts from 8 kg with the basic equipment. Rating plate...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 accessories for your own use. The form for the 13 Safety instructions – prior to record of training and the hand-over certificate driving/use can be found in chapters 38 and 39. When getting into the wheelchair, do not...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 of the product and which you can easily Check the stable condition of the seat and remove yourself. back upholstery at regular intervals and in case of doubt, have your rehabilitation specialist When travelling, always carry a repair kit dealer assess its condition.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 The product is only designed to be used Do not stop on a steep slope, otherwise to transport persons with limited mobility and there is a risk of losing control of the product. If must not be used for any other purpose, e.g.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 product on the frame and back cross bar. More movement means that the caster wheels are aligned forwards and the product is more information about overcoming steps with two stable. The object is now found close to the helpers can be found in chapter 29.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 17 Safety instructions – after routes which are covered in leaves, snow or ice. driving/use ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles. Apply the parking brake before getting out of the product. When driving in a circle or turning on hills...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 18 Individual setting options A possible adjustment of the seat position is only possible if the product has been fitted with Reduce angle-adjustable caster wheel bearing Top position angle of blocks (cannot be retrofitted). In this case, the...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 19 Back system Size 1 Size 3 Size 2 125 mm 185 mm 155 mm Avoid falling into the seating and back padding/back shell as it significantly increases the risk of an adjustment, falling down or defects.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 forwards or backwards, loosen both M5 The adjustment possibility of the backrest fastening bolts (AF 3 mm) with washers on angle supports active sitting and ensures for each side and position the fastening bolts with flexibility of the wheelchair user.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Locking pin Stop pin Figure 7: Locking pin engages in the locking hole in the side section (view from the outer side of the Figure 9: Stop pin product) Depending on the adjustment of the backrest angle, check the tight engagement of the backrest via the locking pins.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Top belt Middle belt Bottom belt Figure 13: Tensioning loop open completely Figure 10: Belt system of the adaptable back padding with three belts Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a small slack or loosened for a large slack (Fig.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Pull the rear loop part to the left Figure 19: Step 2: Threading in the belt Figure 16: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back on the back system Figure 20: Step 3: Pulling the belt through...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Figure 25: Step 8: Threading in the belt Figure 22: Step 5: Returning the belt through the tensioning loop to obtain the required "double passage" Figure 26: Step 9: The belt has been fully threaded 19.3 Ergonomic back shell &...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Figure 29: Ergo Back backrest bracket with adjustable backrest support, backrest upholstery Figure 27: Ergonomic back shell (view from behind) fitted Velcro cross-straps Top belt Middle belts Bottom belt Figure 30: Ergo Back backrest bracket with...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 20 Seat system Avoid falling into the seating and back padding/back shell as it significantly increases the risk of an adjustment, falling down or defects. The seat system generally either comprises a spring suspended Body Contour seat upholstery or an open belt system.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 It is mandatory to use a seat cushion on Rear M5 mounting bolt with the seating system. At cold temperatures, the washer seat cushion prevents lower abdomens from undercooling and protects against dirt and wetness.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Hole pattern to adjust the clothing guard position Back jointed shaft Side panel guide Figure 39: Hole pattern to adjust the clothing guard position (shown without drive wheel) Figure 42: Clothing guard fitted to the product...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Side panel guide Locking pin Locking pin Figure 45: Locking pin engages in the locking hole in the side part (shown without clothing guard and equipped with an knee-lever brake) Figure 47: Locking pin (view from the inside of the...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To adjust the clothing guard position, loosen the two M5 fixing screws (AF 3 mm) from the clothing guard mount on each of the clothing protection guards. Clothing guard mount Figure 49: Clothing guard pulled from the side panel...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 21.3.4 Clothing guard size 22 Drive wheels The clothing guard is available in three 22.1 Removing and attaching the drive different sizes. The dimensions of the wheel wheels arches differentiate with the different sizes: ...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Position the product on a level surface and For quadriplegics, or people with limited secure the product against rolling away. finger function, a Tetra Clip is available to operate the quick release axle lock. The Tetra...
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Figure 65: Distance between the markers on the tyres (at axle height), back Figure 63: Front distance to the frame (SPEEDY F4 and F2 with classical frame geometry) 5. If all the distances are correct, then use an open-ended spanner (AF 22 mm) to hold...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 22.3 Wheel camber Valve with cap The wheel camber increases the lateral stability of the product but also increases the overall width of the product. The wheel camber will be carried out according to the order and can be subsequently changed...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 For changing the drive wheels between the wheelchair axle and the axle of the wheelbase extension, proceed as described chapter 22.1. 22.5.2 Removable wheelbase extension A "Removable wheelbase extension" can be used with the product as long as a base plate (cannot be retrofitted) is present on the product.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Quick Pins inserted Quick Pin with locking Base plates in the notches knob Figure 76: Wheelbase extension applied, Quick Pins inserted (view from the rear) Figure 73: Quick Pin of the wheelbase extension with locking knob...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Wheelchair axle Axle of the wheelbase extension Figure 78: Wheelchair axle and wheelbase Figure 80: Spoke guard for minimising the risk of extension axle hands and fingers getting trapped 22.6 Other 23 Caster wheels...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To mount the caster wheel, proceed in the Aluminium axle with reverse order as for removal. Please make hexagon socket sure that the spacers on the right and left on the caster wheel are re-installed in the caster fork before assembly.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 The speed limit where caster wheel fluttering starts, is reduced by: Aluminium axle increasing size of the caster wheels increase weight of the caster wheels falling load on the caster wheels ...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 vertical. This increases the caster length and the tendency to vibrate reduces. Caster wheel for rotary axle Caster wheel for rotary axle tilted maximum in the direction of travel Max. 4 mm Wheel contact...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 23.3.1 Caster wheel fork with screw-on For the rotary axle to run smoothly, the M12 axle on angle-adjustable caster- nut must not be tightened to more than 3 Nm. wheel bearing blocks In case more sluggishness is desired, this can be achieved using a higher tightening torque.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 When mounting the caster wheel fork with 23.4 Adjusting the caster wheel axles screw-on axle, insert the caster wheel axle (when fitted in angle-adjustable back into the caster wheel bearing block, use caster-wheel bearing blocks)
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Middle alignment of the slider and caster wheel bearing block Slider M6 fixing screw Angle Figure 97: M6 fixing screws on the frame inner side Figure 95: Checking the adjustment of the caster 3. Now slightly loosen the M6 fixing screw wheel axles (AF 5 mm) on the outside of the frame.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 For the longitudinal setting of the footrest 24 Footrests support tubes or adaptation to the lower leg length, the M6 fixing screws (AF 4 mm) must Measures need to be taken to ensure be undone on both sides on the outside of the there is sufficient ground clearance under the frame tube.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 24.3 Footrest folding up to one side Fold-up on Figure 102: Footrest folding up to one side, one side standard position For footrest folding up to one side, lift the footplate up in the direction of travel on the left side.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 For the longitudinal setting of the footrest 24.4 Footrest, fold up to the rear support tubes or adaptation to the lower leg length, the M6 fixing screws (AF 10 mm) must be undone on both sides on the outside of the frame tube.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 For the longitudinal setting of the footrest support tubes or adaptation to the lower leg Locking pin length, the M6 fixing screws (AF 4 mm) must lever in be undone on both sides on the outside of the horizontal frame tube.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Once the position has been set, fix the footrest 25.1 Operating and passive position support tubes by tightening the M6 fixing To overcome an obstacle, the anti-tipping screws (AF 4 mm) with washers to 7 Nm on support must be swivelled from the operating both sides.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 An accompanying person can also press Press the anti-tipping support the anti-tipping support downwards by stepping downwards and swivel inwards on the footrest pins and then swivelling into the underneath the seating area operating position.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To remove the anti-tipping supports, the M5 Cord pulled fixing screws (AF 3 mm) are screwed out of the through upwards spring retention cap and at the same time, the cord that is fixed to the tension spring is retained.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 There is an inlet within the anti-tipping bar that 25.3 Height adjustment of the anti- must be adjusted to the new height position. tipping support Where possible, the inlet should be positioned This must be removed first for the height in the anti-tipping bar as low as possible.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 position without having to unlock them first. Close brake Moreover, the lower edge of the anti-tipping support wheels may not be any more than 5 cm from the ground. If a larger gap is...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To adjust the knee lever brake, proceed as 5. Then check the correct setting of the follows on both sides: brakes: On a slope (7° gradient) the product should stand firm with the brake 1.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 26.2.1 Opening and closing the brake Standard position The brake is closed by pushing the brake of the braking bolt lever forwards and downwards. In the closed position, the braking bolt pushes the tyre in by approx.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Welded on Open brake brake mount Brake mounting bar with slots Figure 139: Brake closed; opening done by pulling Figure 141: Brake mount and brake mounting bar the brake lever up and rearwards 3. Position the open brake so that there is 26.2.2 Setting the brake...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 6. Retrospective fine adjustments can be made at any time using the infinitely adjustable adjustment screw on the lower mount of the wire rope. To do this, open the lock nuts (AF 8 mm) and unscrew the adjustment screw.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Closing the brake is carried out by pressing Please note that the integral brake is a the front part of the control element to the right parking brake which may only be applied when or left outwards until the brake element rests the product is at a standstill.
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To adjust the integrated brake, proceed as follows on both sides: 1. Initial situation: Drive wheels mounted on the product and the integral brakes open. 2. Slightly loosen the M5 clamp screw (AF 4 mm) so that the brake mount with integrated splined shaft can be moved on the welded-on bracket.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To install the push handles, place these in the 27 Push handles back tube and insert the M6 fixing screws (AF 27.1 Back tube with integrated handles 4 mm) (with washers) into the each of the holes of the back tube and push handle.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 27.4 Safety push handles with continuous height adjustment Pull the clamp lever out Clamp lever vertically to the rotary axle Figure 160: Put the clamp lever in another angled position by pulling out 27.5 Safety push handles back-...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 29 Transport 29.1 Securing handling of the product When loading or transporting, the product can be held on the frame and on the back cross bar. M4 End stop screw 29.2 Transporting people in a car...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 When the product is in the transport vehicle, 2. The assistant behind the product has the you or the person accompanying you should control. He tips the product up and has a proceed as follows: firm grip of the product during the transport process.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 31 Cleaning and care For tyres with tread: As soon as there is one or more points with less than 1 mm of Regular cleaning of the product is prescribed tread on the tyres, the tyres must be changed...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 32.3 Proof of maintenance Check the function and ease of running of the quick release axles of the drive wheels To provide proof of the maintenance, you can and caster forks. use the inspection lists in chapter 40. The...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Further information can be found in 34 Re-use PRO ACTIV's general terms and conditions at If your product has been provided to you by www.proactiv-gmbh.com. your funding provider and you no longer Any modifications to the product which...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 37 Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools The following table shows the torques for shaft screws with a metric control thread (valid if the drawing or assembly instructions do not state different values!):...
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 39 Appendix: Hand-over certificate 39.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use Completed/ Topics Remarks fulfilled The product is suitable for the customer based on their own judgement and the customer information received regarding the disability- related restrictions.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 39.2 Check list for training the user Completed/ Topics fulfilled All mechanical function controls were explained and their function demonstrated. Use of the brakes was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and/or their assistant.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 40 Appendix: Inspection lists Initial inspection: after 6 weeks OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Check wheel tracking and drive wheel bearing are firmly seated (tightening torque 70 Nm)
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles...