Adjusting the Knee Lever Wheel Lock ....................6.13.2 Adjusting the Braking Force of the Drum Brake ..................6.14 Adjusting the Tip Assist ........................6.15 Adjusting the Anti-Tipper ........................6.16 Positioning Anti-Slip Mats ........................Handover ................................Final Inspection ..........................discovery tmax Ottobock | 3...
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............................Disposal ................................Disposal information ..........................Information on Re-Use (Not for US/Canada!) ..................Legal Information .............................. 10.1 Liability .............................. 10.2 CE Conformity ............................ 10.3 Warranty ............................10.4 Trademarks ............................Appendices ................................ 11.1 Technical Data ............................ 4 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
The product may only be used with the options which are listed in the product order form. The Otto Bock warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
► Use a clamping device to secure the product for all work at a workbench. NOTICE Use of unsuitable packaging Damage caused by transport in the wrong packaging ► Use only the original packaging for delivery of the product. 6 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
The product is delivered pre-assembled, with the rear wheels removed (in case of the plug-on version) and packed in a crate. The scope of delivery includes: • Pre-assembled wheelchair • 2 rear wheels (screwed or plug-on) • Footrests • Options as ordered • Instructions for Use (Qualified Personnel)/Instructions for Use (User) discovery tmax Ottobock | 7...
Improper assembly of the removable wheels Risk of the user falling or tipping over ► After each assembly, verify the proper fit of the removable wheels. The quick-release axles must be firmly locked in the wheel attachment. 8 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
Failure to verify tipping resistance Risk of the user falling or tipping over ► Changing the settings can lead to instability of the system as a whole. Verify tipping resistance after any changes to the settings. discovery tmax Ottobock | 9...
The asymmetry must be on the same side on all adjustment tubes. However, the allow able adjustment range must not be exceeded. Firmly retighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm. 4) Mount the seat frame on the main frame (see Page 14). 10 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
INFORMATION: Ensure that the angle position is not changed (use the same bore). After adjusting the back plate, reinstall the rear connecting tube. 5) When using a seat plate: reinstall the seat plate (see Page 13). 6) Tighten all Allen head screws to 10 Nm. discovery tmax Ottobock | 11...
3) With installed lashing point: loosen 1 x Allen head screw/1 x anchor point (see fig. 9, item 3). 4) Adjust the backrest angle by 5°. Use the available bore for this purpose. 5) Tighten all Allen head screws to 10 Nm. 6) Proceed the same way on the other side. 12 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
→ The front of the seat plate is flush with the front of the lateral tubes of the seat frame (see fig. 12, item 2). → The seat plate is centred between the lateral tubes of the seat frame. 3) Tighten all mounting screws to a torque of 10 Nm. discovery tmax Ottobock | 13...
4) Firmly retighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm. 5) Adjust/install the locking mechanism linkage (see Page 15). 14 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
It must be possible to depress the locking pedal to the stop without a lot of force. The mechanism unlocks completely in this process. Reference point: the locking pins are recessed 1 – 2 mm in the plastic locking mechanism housing. discovery tmax Ottobock | 15...
INFORMATION: You may need to remove the seat plate in order to reach the mounting screws. 3) Move the footplate to the desired position (see fig. 20). 4) Tighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm. 16 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
3) Tighten the screws to 6 Nm. Elevating footrest (metal) 1) Loosen the Allen head screw (see fig. 24, item 1). 2) Adjust the footplate bar to match the user's lower leg length (see fig. 24, item 2). 3) Tighten the screws to 6 Nm. discovery tmax Ottobock | 17...
Aluminium footrest 1) Loosen the Allen head screw on the pivot bearing of the footplate (see fig. 29; item 1). 2) Turn the mounting in the pivot bearing until the footplate reaches the desired angle (see fig. 29; item 2). 18 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
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2) Turn the mounting in the pivot bearing until the footplate reaches the desired angle (see fig. 31, item 2). 3) Tighten the Allen head screw to a torque of 8 Nm. Single-panel footplate The angle cannot be adjusted. discovery tmax Ottobock | 19...
If the results are not satisfactory, the setting has to be readjusted without the user in the seat, as follows: Problem Solution Seat tilts far forward when it is unlocked; Open the seat clamp and slide the seat back high holding forces required during seat adjustment 20 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
Adjusting the armrest height is described in more detail in the included instructions for use (user), reference num ber 647G733. 6.11.3 Adjusting a Channel Forearm Pad with Swivel Unit Adjusting the channel forearm pad with swivel unit is described in more detail in the instructions for use (user) included, reference number 647G733. discovery tmax Ottobock | 21...
(see fig. 35, item 2). The maximum allowable deviation is 1 mm. 7) Firmly retighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm. 8) Mount the locking mechanism linkage (see Page 15). 9) Readjust the knee lever wheel lock (see Page 23). 22 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
5 mm (see fig. 38see fig. 40). 3) Tighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm. INFORMATION: After adjustment the left and right knee lever wheel locks must both have the same braking force. discovery tmax Ottobock | 23...
2) Screw in the adjustment screw (see fig. 41, item 2) until the scraping noise at the rear wheel disappears and the wheel runs freely. 3) Tighten the counter nut (see fig. 41, item 1) until the adjustment screw is fixed. → The braking force of both rear wheels must be adjusted equally. 24 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
INFORMATION: After making this adjustment, the anti-tipper has to protrude a few centimetres bey ond the outer radius of the rear wheel. The anti-tipper must be fully inserted into the cross tube. 6) Visually check that the anti-tipper has engaged. discovery tmax Ottobock | 25...
• Is the anti-tipper mounted and adjusted correctly? • Have all screws been properly tightened? 7.2 Transport to the customer The wheelchair should be transported to the user in disassembled state using the outer packaging. 26 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
Annex VII of the directive. 10.3 Warranty Further information on the warranty terms and conditions is available from the manufacturer's service (see inside back cover for addresses). discovery tmax Ottobock | 27...
All brands, trade names or company names may be registered trademarks and are the property of the respective owners. Should trademarks used in this document fail to be explicitly identified as such, this does not justify the conclusion that the denotation in question is free of third-party rights. 28 | Ottobock discovery tmax...
Note the safety instructions regarding air pressure and tyres (see Page 8 et seq.). Basic Settings of the Back Angle (see fig. 47) Back angle 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° Back tube position Back plate position discovery tmax Ottobock | 29...
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