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  • Page 1 User Manual User Manual Vector...

  • Page 2: Imprint

    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

    1 PREAMBLE 3.13 ANTI-TIPPER GENERAL INFORMATION 3.14 BACK SIGNS AND SYMBOLS 3.14.1 Setting the back angle INDICATION VECTOR 3.14.2 Adjusting the back angle COUNTER INDICATION VECTOR 3.14.3 Back extension submersible SPECIFICATION VECTOR 3.15 HEAD RESTS APPLICATION 3.16 THERAPY TABLE RECEPTION 3.17...
  • Page 4 Vector...

  • Page 5: Wheelchair Overview

    User Manual Wheelchair overview push handles back side guards skirt guard wheel lock (knee lever brake) seat brake lever (here with extension) brake bolt frame 10. foot rest (continuous) 11. caster fork 12. caster 13. driving wheel 14. handrim 15. quick release axle 16.

  • Page 6: Preamble

    Because of its great spectrum of sizes and its growing The wheelchair has been built, adjusted and given to possibility, Vector is suitable for a long term therapy laid you operable according to your individual instructions. A out for many years. With its wide range of equipment...

  • Page 7: Specification Vector

    User Manual SPECIFICATION VECTOR APPLICATION Vector is a light weight, versatile active wheelchair for ATTENTION indoor and outdoor uses (home, school, work place, The wheelchair serves solely to actively or passively leisure time, travel). Through its growing function it can...

  • Page 8: Reception

    ATTENTION For safety reasons have all repairs done and documented solely by a qualified specialized trade. � INDICATION Our general business conditions can be found on every official order form from SORG Rollstuhltechnik...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Let someone help you getting in and out if possible/ GENERAL INDICATIONS necessary. Let the helping person know of possible hazards such as tripping, edges and your degree of ATTENTION disability. The risk of injuries is on all rotatable and turnable parts.

  • Page 10: Starting And Slowing Down

    Vector 2.2.2 Starting and slowing down ATTENTION Avoid jerky starts. The wheelchair could tip backwards. Thus, when possible, lean your upper body forward when starting. With children we always recommend to use the tilt safety whenever possible. ATTENTION While driving, braking occurs through controlled pressure applied to the hand rims from your palms/ fingers.
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  • Page 12: Up And Downhill

    Vector 2.2.4 Up and downhill ATTENTION Keep in mind the higher strain in order to drive or brake going up or downhill (see 2.2.1). ATTENTION (1) If possible, tilt your upper body, when driving up or downhill, in the direction of the hill.

  • Page 13: Changing Seats Independently

    User Manual CHANGING SEATS INDEPENDENTLY (1) In order to transfer independently drive as close as possible (forwards or in a 45°angle) to the other seating area and assure yourself of the firm fixation. If ATTENTION possible, flip the side part back. Lock the wheel lock Changing seats independently is dangerous and and hold on to the new, nonslip seat requires experience.

  • Page 14: Grabbing Objects

    Vector GRABBING OBJECTS Carefully test the tilt behavior of the wheelchair to the side, front and back with the help of an experienced and strong helper. ATTENTION (1) Do not grab objects behind the wheelchair reaching over the back of the chair, DANGER OF FLIPPING OVER.

  • Page 15: Overcoming Obstacles

    User Manual OVERCOMING OBSTACLES ATTENTION A WHEELCHAIR IS NOT FOR CARRYING. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED NOR TESTED OR BUILT FOR THIS: For this reason avoid stairs whenever possible! Instead to overcome height differences use ramps or elevators. ATTENTION (1) NEVER overcome stairs etc. with the wheelchair ALONE.
  • Page 16 Vector ATTENTION Do not drive towards, for example, curbsides without braking, DANGER OF TIPPING OVER! ATTENTION (1) In order to overcome height differences or when using an elevator and lifting platforms, you generally have to deactivate the anti-tipper. You could become restricted in maneuverability.

  • Page 17: Wheel Lock

    User Manual WHEEL LOCK ANTI-TIPPER ATTENTION ATTENTION The knee lever brake is a wheel lock and NOT We recommend inexperienced and young users to designed to brake during the drive. While driving, use the anti-tipper whenever possible. (especially downhill) you could bring the wheelchair to a sudden full stop, whereby you could fall out of �...

  • Page 18: Angle Adjustable Back And Seat Tilt

    Vector ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACK AND SEAT TILT ATTENTION (1) With an angle adjustable back or seat tilt the anti-tipper is to be activated starting from a setting of 90°. ATTENTION For active use the back or seat tilt must be in an upright (90°) position.

  • Page 19: Combination With Electric Push And Brake Aids And Electric Add-On Drives

    EG-guideline tric push and brake aids and electric add-on drives 2001/85/EG. that are explicitly cleared by SORG Rollstuhltechnik. Thereby restrictions or adjustments of the mounting ATTENTION on the final configuration of the wheelchair apply to The spot in public transportation is only arranged for the supplier of the add-on drives.

  • Page 20: Attachment Points

    2.11.3 Attachment points ATTENTION (1+2) When using the Vector in a vehicle as a seat, only the attachment points with an international anchor symbol (A) can be used for the belts • (1) back left and right •...

  • Page 21: Other Risks

    User Manual 2.11 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 22: Handling

    Vector HANDLING WHEELS 3.1.1 Quick release axle wheels All of our driving wheels are equipped with quick release axles for fast removal. To release or apply the quick release axle • (1) push the lock button (A) in the middle of the wheel nub and release it after the action.

  • Page 23: Double Handrim

    User Manual 3.1.3 Double handrim Moving a wheelchair with a dual handrim requires a lot of practice. Familiarize yourself, with the help of an experienced carer and in familiar surroundings, with the technology of this type of particular way of driving. (1) When transporting etc.

  • Page 24: Transit Safety Wheels

    Vector 3.1.4 Transit safety wheels Alternatively to this, you can independently, sitting in the wheelchair, with a jolt of the pelvis to the left/right (1) The Transit safety wheels (TSW) save and elaborate relieve and lift the respective side so that the TSW can change, reseating, mounting on and off when getting snap in to the bottom position.

  • Page 25: Casters/Steering Head Tilt

    User Manual CASTERS/STEERING HEAD TILT LOCKING & TACK FIXATION (2) In order to unlock the track fixation, pull the locking ATTENTION bolt (A) forward and turn it 90° so that it clasps in the By all means avoid a collision with a curb side or the lock groove (B).

  • Page 26: One-Hand Steering

    Vector ONE-HAND STEERING To activate the one-hand steering (OHS): • turn the casters straight forward (only this To set the position of the steering lever: way can the OHS be activated or inactivated), • (1+2) push the safety clamp (A) up, •...

  • Page 27: Seat And

    User Manual SEAT AND BACK COVER (3) To unlock the firm curved back plate: • pull both locking levers (A) out • and turn them 90°. (1) For adjustable seat and/or back covers, the Velcro • The levers stay in this position. parts (A+B) must always overlap a min.

  • Page 28: Push Handles

    Vector PUSH HANDLES ATTENTION All push aids (push handles/push bails) are only there TO PUSH the person in the wheelchair. NOT TO CARRY. For all various push aids please regard: ATTENTION NEVER carry the wheelchair with passenger over an obstacle (stairs, steps, curb sides etc.).

  • Page 29: Push Bail

    User Manual 3.8.2 Push bail 3.11 LEG SUPPORTS � INDICATION To change the height, proceed as described. The leg support is ideally set (A) when the whole thigh, to about 2 fingers width in front of the hollow (1+2) To adjust the angle of the knee, lies equally on the seat while the leg is •...

  • Page 30: Brakes

    Vector 3.11.1 Footrest/s can be elevated 3.12. BRAKES The footrests stay in vertical position after opening (3) Every wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks through a latch. (so called knee lever brakes). To get in/out of the wheelchair fold the footrest/s up They consist of: after you have unlocked them if necessary.

  • Page 31: Knee Lever Brake (Wheel Lock)

    User Manual 3.12.2 Knee lever brake (wheel lock) 3.12.5 Locking the wheel lock (3) The wheel locks can be locked in the open or ATTENTION closed position. This is impartial if the wheelchair is Be sure to check the functionality of the brakes additionally equipped with drum brakes.

  • Page 32: Anti-Tipper

    Vector 3.14.1 Setting the back angle 3.13 ANTI-TIPPER (1) To activate push the anti-tipper (A) down using The back angle is set by us ex works according to the tread element (B), turn it 180° and let go so the the terms from your therapist/rehab technician.

  • Page 33: Back Extension Submersible

    User Manual 3.14.3 Back extension submersible 3.15 HEAD RESTS There are two versions of the head rest - with a square- (1-3) To extend and submerse the back extension type tube (4) or a special section tube (5). Both kinds proceed as follows: can be adjusted to the user in the same way: (4+5) Height adjustment:...

  • Page 34: Therapy Table

    Vector 3.16 THERAPY TABLE 3.18 THORAX TRUSS PADS The therapy table is placed in the holder under the (1) Both kinds of thorax truss pads can open and close. arm rests. To do so, push the red button (A) and simultaneously push the truss pad frame back or forward.

  • Page 35: Outdoor Front End

    Load the baggage holder after you are seated in the wheelchair. 3.23 PELVIC BELTS Pelvic belts can be requested when putting together your wheelchair either with the SORG order form or by ordering with a spare parts catalogue. Mounting is done by your rehab technician.
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  • Page 37: Repairs And Maintenance

    User Manual REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE DISPOSAL 4.1. REPAIRS � INDICATION The wheelchair can only be disposed of after ATTENTION consultation 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 must conform to the respective national legal necessary tools and are trained rehab technicians.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Vector Inflation In case of doubt, please consult the medical supply Check if the tube is perfectly clamped between tire store, which built your seat shell, for advice on cleaning and cover. the cover. Check the valve fitting. FRAME First inflate the tire with just enough air so you can still The frame and wheels must be cleaned regularly with push in with your thumb.

  • Page 39: Storage

    User Manual 4.5.4 Storage 4.6.2 Check list yearly inspection If the product is to be stored, please consider the PREPARATORY WORK following: If necessary, we recommend cleaning the wheelchair • Basic cleaning according to chapter 4.5 of the or individual parts of it prior to inspection. user manual.

  • Page 40: Service List

    Vector 4.6.3 Service list Considering possible reuse, the filled out service plan is an informative document about the mobilization of the wheelchair for the benefactor. The following service list is based on our long-term experience and is a mandatory guideline with which you can keep your wheelchair –possibly for a long...
  • Page 41 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Vector 4.7.3 Measurements Vector TECHNICAL DATA 4.7.1 Measurements and dimensions Dimension tolerance ±5° Misprints and technical changes reserved. Labelling Measurements Comments Abbreviations: Seat width (SW) 26-46 cm growable 4 cm SW = seat width in 2 cm steps per seat width...

  • Page 43: Documentation Yearly Inspection

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

  • Page 44: Retailer Verification

    Vector RETAILER VERIFICATION Stempel Fachhändler SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH + Co. KG Benzstraße 3-5 D-68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhn. Fon +49 7254 9279-0 Fax +49 7254 9279-10 info@sorgrollstuhltechnik.de www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de Technische Änderungen und Druckfehler vorbehalten...

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