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  • Page 1 User Manual Tilty Vario User Manual...

  • Page 2: Revision Status

    COPYRIGHT © by SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH + Co. KG Benzstraße 3-5, 68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhausen. texts and pictures in this user manual underlie the international copyright protection and are not allowed to be published without our consent – not even in excerpts!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL DATA 3.2.1 DOUBLE HAND RIM 4.7.1 MEASUREMENTS AND DIMENSIONS 3.2.2 KNOB HAND RIMS 4.7.2 MEANING OF LABELS 3.2.3 HAND RIM COVERS / 4.7.3 MEASUREMENTS TILTY VARIO MAXGREPP HAND RIMS DOCUMENTATION YEARLY INSPECTION SEAT-BACK UNIT RETAILER VERIFICATION 3.3.1 TILTING 3.3.2 ADJUSTING THE BACK ANGLE...

  • Page 4: Wheelchair Overview

    Tilty Vario Wheelchair overview 1. push bail, angle adjustable 2. firm curved back plate, angle adjustable 3. arm rest, height and angle adjustable 4. side guard 5. anatomically formed seat 6. frame 7. foot plate, folds back 8. caster fork 9.

  • Page 5: Preamble

    COUNTER INDICATION supervisor have to make sure that they have fully understood the handling of the wheelchair before it Tilty Vario is as an active wheelchair counter indicated is first used. • grave vestibular and perception disorder, • limb loss on both arms, If you have any questions your medical supply store or •...

  • Page 6: Application

    Tilty Vario SPECIFICATION TILTY VARIO RECEPTION Tilty Vario is a growable active wheelchair with tilt func- � INDICATION tion for children, adolescents and adults: DELIVERY • Seat height and seat position can be set, Each wheelchair is mounted, tested for functionality •...

  • Page 7: Service And Maintenance

    User Manual SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safety Instructions GENERAL INDICATIONS READ According to § 33 subparagraph 1, clause 4, [Ger- ATTENTION man] SGB V, the responsibility of maintenance, re- The risk of injuries is on all rotatable and turnab- pairs and replacement lies with the benefactor. Af- le parts.

  • Page 8: Handling

    Tilty Vario HANDLING 2.2.1 Getting in and out ATTENTION (1+2) Getting in and out can only occur on a flat surface and with ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCK. The se- at cannot be tilted. Activate the anti-tipper for each transfer and turn the casters forward.

  • Page 9: Starting And Slowing Down

    User Manual 2.2.2 Starting and slowing down ATTENTION Avoid jerky starts. The wheelchair could tip back- wards. With children we recommend, whenever pos- sible, to use a headrest. ATTENTION When driving downhill more strength is required. This is why you should drive slow enough downhill that you are able to bring the wheelchair to a full stop at any time.

  • Page 10: Up And Downhill

    Tilty Vario GRABBING OBJECTS 2.2.4 Up and downhill Grabbing objects requires some practice and experi- ATTENTION ence. Slowly familiarise yourself with the action with Keep in mind the higher strain in order to drive/ the help of an experienced and strong assisting per- push or brake going up or downhill.

  • Page 11: Overcoming Obstacles

    User Manual OVERCOMING OBSTACLES WHEEL LOCK A WHEELCHAIR IS NOT FOR CARRYING. For this ATTENTION reason avoid stairs! Whenever possible, use ramps or THE KNEE LEVER BRAKES ARE ONLY TO PLACE elevators in order to overcome height differences. THE WHEELS IN A RESTING POSITION. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BRAKE THE WHEELCHAIR FROM DRIVING.

  • Page 12: Anti-Tipper

    (1+2) In order to activate the anti-tipper secure the that are explicitly cleared by SORG Rollstuhltechnik. wheelchair from rolling away, push the step (A) of the Thereby restrictions or adjustments of the mounting on the final configuration of the wheelchair apply to anti-tipper down and turn it 180°...

  • Page 13: Loading And Transporting

    User Manual LOADING AND TRANSPORTING 2.9.2 Transport in other vehicles For the transport of your wheelchair in a car please Wheelchairs can never reach the stable features of a consider the following points: firmly mounted car seat because of their purpose and •...

  • Page 14: Other Risks

    Tilty Vario 2.10 OTHER RISKS ATTENTION The position of the rear wheels in the axle plate can ATTENTION only be changed by a qualified specialty store! After a collision, contact your rehab service station to check the carriage, frame and Bowden cables ATTENTION and have the damages fixed.

  • Page 15: Handling

    User Manual Handling ASSEMBLY GROUP WHEELS 3.1.1 Quick release axle wheels (1) To release or apply the quick release axle, push the locking knob (A) in the middle of the wheel hub, pull the wheel out of the fitting (B) and release it after the action.

  • Page 16: Casters

    Tilty Vario 3.1.3 Casters ATTENTION At the first sign of the casters „flapping“ (espe- cially when driving fast or on downhill) slow the wheelchair down immediately! ATTENTION Regularly remove lint and dirt from the caster axles, forks and quick release axles.

  • Page 17: Knob Hand Rims

    User Manual 3.2.2 Knob hand rims ATTENTION Do not hang anything (bags etc.) on the push bail; ATTENTION INJURY RISK! especially not in a tilted position and/or a back Regard that the knob hand rims turn when you are angle >90°. being pushed! ATTENTION 3.3.1 Tilting...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Back Angle

    Tilty Vario 3.3.2 Adjusting the back angle (1) To adjust the back angle: • With the cord (A) pull the bolts (B) out of the row of holes (C) on both sides, so that the bolts (B) unlock on both sides.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Back Angle Witha Gas Pressure Spring

    User Manual 3.3.5 Adjusting the back angle with a gas pressure spring ATTENTION WITH THE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BACK >90° THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY AND THE TILTING BEHA- VIOR OF THE WHEELCHAIR CHANGES DISTINCTLY. THUS, NEVER CHANGE THE BACK ANGLE WHILE DRIVING.
  • Page 20 Tilty Vario PUSH AIDS (1) For all various push aids (push bails, handle/s)ple- ase regard: ATTENTION � A LL PUSH AIDS ARE ONLY THERE TO PUSH THE PER- SON ON THE WHEELCHAIR - NOT TO CARRY THEM!!! ATTENTION THE SPRING (1B) MUST AWLAYS BE VISIBLY STI- CKING OUT OF THE HOLES AT THE BOTTOMW OF THE HOLDER (1C) .

  • Page 21: Push Handles/Push Bail

    User Manual 3.4.1 Push handles/push bail For all types of push aids proceed correspondingly. (1+2) Height adjustment: • Open the eccentric clamps (A), • place the push bail/handles (B) in the wanted position • and close the eccentric clamps (A) completely. (3+4) Putting on: •...

  • Page 22: Clamping Force Of The Eccentric Clamp

    Tilty Vario 3.4.2 Clamping force of the eccentric clamp (1) The eccentric clamp (A) is fixated on the opposite side of the holder (D) with a safety nut (E). By turning the eccentric clamp (A) its clamping force changes. (1) Setting the clamping force •...

  • Page 23: Push Aid For Outside

    User Manual 3.4.4 Push aid for outside (Outdoor Front End) ATTENTION DANGER OF FLIPPING OVER (1) Please regard that by mounting the push aid the centre of gravity of the wheelchair changes and the before after danger of flipping over is increased. ATTENTION DANGER OF FLIPPING OVER During the mounting process, the wheelchair user must be secured from tipping backward - the best...

  • Page 24: Leg Supports

    Tilty Vario LEG SUPPORTS ATTENTION NEVER LIFT/CARRY THE WHEELCHAIR BY THE FOOTREST WHEN SOMEONE IS IN IT. (1) All leg supports can be adjusted: • the horizontal distance to the seat, • the vertical distance between upper edge seat and foot plate (= lower leg length) •...

  • Page 25: Standard Leg Support, Continuous Or Divided

    User Manual 3.5.2 Standard leg support, continuous or divided To get in: • Secure the wheelchair from rolling away and activate the anti-tipper! • If necessary, unlock the foot plate/s and fold them back. • As soon as the user is safely seated in the wheelchair, lift their legs, •...

  • Page 26: Leg Support Can Be Elevated, Continuous Or Divided

    Tilty Vario 3.5.3 Leg support can be elevated, continuous or divided (1) To elevate the leg support: • Secure the wheelchair from rolling away and activate the anti-tipper. • Pull the ring/s (A) out, • guide the leg support holder (B) along the 5-hole-raster (C) to the desired position •...

  • Page 27: Brakes

    User Manual BRAKES ATTENTION THE KNEE LEVER BRAKES ARE ONLY TO BE USED FOR PLACING THE WHEELS IN A RESTING POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED TO BRAKE WHILE DRIV- ING! THE WHEELCHAIR IS NOT OPERABLE UNTIL ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS HAVE BEEN FIXED. ATTENTION Possible damages or malfunctions can occur from: •...

  • Page 28: Drum Brake As Driving Brake

    Tilty Vario 3.6.3 Drum brake as driving brake The drum brake is suitable for braking while driving. (1) To brake • Pull the control lever (A) up evenly • and apply the same pressure to both brake le- vers (A) otherwise you will swerve unwillingly •...

  • Page 29: Anti-Tipper

    User Manual ANTI-TIPPER (1+2) To activate: • Push the anti-tipper (A) down using the tread ele- ment (B), • turn it 180° backward • and release it, so it snaps into place. To deactivate: • Push the anti-tipper (A), with the help of the tube, a little further down.

  • Page 30: Thorax Truss Pads

    Tilty Vario THORAX TRUSS PADS (1) To open/close: • Press the button (A) and • at the same time, fold the truss pad arm (B) backward or forward. • It snaps into place when you release the but- ton (A).

  • Page 31: Head Rests

    User Manual 3.10 HEAD RESTS (1) Adjusting the height: • Open the clamp lever (or the star screw) (A) and move the holder (B) to the desired position. • close the clamp lever (or star screw) (A). Adjusting the distance: •...

  • Page 32: Arm Cushion

    Tilty Vario 3.20 ARM CUSHION (1) To adjust the height: • Loosen the clamp lever (A), • guide the arm cushion (B) in the holder (C) to the desired position and • retighten the clamp lever (A). (2) To adjust the angle: •...

  • Page 33: Cane Holder

    User Manual 3.21 CANE HOLDER To activate the one-hand steering (OHS): • turn the casters so they are facing forward (the OHS can only be activated or deactivated ATTENTION this way), Fixate your cane with the appropriate Velcro band • (5) unlock the snapping mechanism (A) ( pull on the back of the wheelchair so that it does not latch (B) out and turn it 90°), accidentally get between the spokes.

  • Page 34: Repairs And Maintenance

    Tilty Vario Repairs and maintenance DISPOSAL REPAIRS � INDICATION The wheelchair can only be disposed of after con- ATTENTION sultation and approval from your benefactor. Do not conduct any reparations and/or maintenance work yourself. Contact your medical supply store. As a general rule, the disposal of the wheelchair There, the staff is familiar with this work, has all necessary tools and are trained rehab technicians.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    User Manual Inflation store, which built your seat shell, for advice on Check if the tube is perfectly clamped between tire cleaning the cover. and cover. Check the valve fitting. FRAME The frame and wheels must be cleaned regularly with First inflate the tire with just enough air so you can a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent.

  • Page 36: Service/Inspection

    Tilty Vario SERVICE/INSPECTION Check functionality of the quick release axles. 4.6.1 Check list Check tires, air pressure and valve, replace if needed. A yearly inspection from a qualified medical store is Check caster bearing, caster fork and caster inevitable for the safe use of the wheelchair and for mounting bracket for condition, proper functioning a long lifespan.
  • Page 37 User Manual WHEN WHAT COMMENT Before each use Check wheels/quick release axle for firm fit. ATTENTION You must not be able to pull the wheel out of the quick release axle. The locking button Too low air pressure and /or dirty tires as well as adverse weather must protrude the hub visually on the inside of circumstances can reduce the brake efficiency drastically and the chair.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    22“ dependent on wheel position of wheelchair with 24“ The type plate on the frame of Tilty Vario has the absolute height min. 620 mm without push handles! of wheelchair max.

  • Page 39: Documentation Yearly Inspection

    User Manual DOCUMENTATION YEARLY INSPECTION Work done according Additional work carried out Date, signature, to check list stamp medical supply store,...

  • Page 40: Retailer Verification

    Tilty Vario RETAILER VERIFICATION company stamp SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH + Co. KG Benzstraße 3-5 D-68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhn. Tel +49 7254-9279.0 Fax +49 7254-9279.10 info@sorgrollstuhltechnik.de www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de Technical changes and misprints reserved.

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