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REV.4 – 01.01.11/ENG
YOGA
USER'S MANUAL
YOGA
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  • Page 1 YOGA USER’S MANUAL ENGLISH YOGA REV.4 – 01.01.11/ENG...
  • Page 2 YOGA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacement of worn parts Inspection of components Loading the wheelchair Troubleshooting guide General description of the wheelchair parts Technical data Using the wheelchair 10.0 Warranty Closing system 11.0 Certification Opening system Lifting the wheelchair Quick release rear wheels Using the brakes YOGA...
  • Page 4 Innovative mudguards and backrest folding system enrich and complete this new PROGEO project. In YOGA you can find convenience ,functionality, as well as rigidness, stability and This symbol indicates actions that must be avoided at all times.
  • Page 5 Safety The YOGA wheelchair is self propelled which means that The Progeo® YOGA wheelchair is a medical device it can be moved manually by using the hand rims on the and therefore it should not be lent to other users rear wheels.
  • Page 6 (see chapter 7.1 “Height adjustable removable swing-away armrests”) Starting to use your wheelchair Finding the centre of gravity - the point at which the wheelchair will tip back Your ability to control and safely tip the wheelchair depends mainly YOGA...
  • Page 7 Fig. 3 The YOGA model allows you to adjust its setting (see chapter 6.4 “Rear wheel adjustment”). Remember that every adjustment of the seat affects the wheelchair's stability and could therefore increase the possibility of overbalancing.
  • Page 8 Going down stairs with an attendant (see fig. 6) wheelchair forward until the front wheels touch the ground again. Take the wheelchair right up to the obstacle so that the front wheels are as close as possible to it. YOGA...
  • Page 9 (see chapter 7.4 “Tipping aid”). Going up steps with an attendant Move backwards towards the step so that the rear wheels of the wheelchair touch it . YOGA...
  • Page 10 Lean forward in such a way that your upper body does not move beyond the front wheels at any time. Moving the weight of the body excessively forward may cause the wheelchair to YOGA...
  • Page 11 Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing forwards. In order to do this, move the wheelchair forwards and then backwards. Do not engage the brakes. Lean backwards without changing your sitting position. Do not lean too far back over the backrest, the wheelchair could overbalance YOGA...
  • Page 12 After each procedure carried out on the rear wheels, ensure that wheelchair may not stop (see chapter 6.9 “Brake the quick release axles are well inserted (see fig.13) (see chapter adjustment”). 5.5 “Quick release rear wheels”). YOGA...
  • Page 13 If the axles are not correctly placed and fastened they may work loose during normal could result wheelchair Fig. 14 overbalancing and possibly causing injury. YOGA...
  • Page 14 “A” is properly inserted in the bed “B” (figure 19a). With one piece flip-up footplate (fig.16) make sure that the locking tooth “A” is properly inserted in the slot “B”. Fig. 18 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 19a Fig. 16 YOGA...
  • Page 15 (figures 16, 18, 19), raise the footrest plate/s before folding the wheelchair. If this The model YOGA can be provided with tubular armrests (fig.21) . procedure is neglected, the wheelchair’s folding system may be seriuously damaged. In such case, The armrests are considered as an accessory and they Rehateam s.r.l.
  • Page 16 For safety reasons we do not recommend using the parking brakes while the wheelchair is in motion (see Under normal daily use the PROGEO® wheelchair has a lifetime chapter 6.9 “Brake adjustment”) of 5 years provided that it receives careful maintenance at the correct intervals.
  • Page 17 If the occupant has to be transported while seated in the chair you are reminded that the wheelchair in its Fig. 22 standard configuration supplied with YOGA...
  • Page 18 Load the wheelchair first and then the rear wheels on boot of the car(fig. 24). Thanks to its reduced encumbrance when folded, the wheelchair can also be loaded between the front and rear seats (see figure 25). Fig. 24 Fig. 25 YOGA...
  • Page 19 (See fig. 29) Finally load the rear wheels Fig. 28 Fig. 29 YOGA...
  • Page 20 - double plastic footplate Fig. 30 - one piece carbon fire footplate flip-up Note: all footplates are angle adjustable. 1 Padded, breathable back support, fully adjustable with velcro straps 2 Backrest tubes – height adjustable every 1.5cm from 24,5 to 47cm YOGA...
  • Page 21 5.0 Using the wheelchair (figures 31, 32, 33) 5.1 Use The YOGA is an ultra light folding frame active wheelchair whose innovative extreme precision crossbar reaches and offers new standards of convenience and manoeuvrability. Thanks to its folding backrest, this wheelchair encumbrance can be extremely reduced.
  • Page 22 Open the backrest by taking Lower the footplate ensuring its correct positioning according grip on its handles (figure 33). to the model the wheelchair is provided with This check is not necessary if the automatic closure footplate is assembled). YOGA...

  • Page 23: Lifting The Wheelchair

    Take hold of the wheel by the spokes close to the axel bush, with one hand and the rear with the other hand (figure push the release button in and, without letting go, pull the 35) and lift the wheelchair. entire wheel outwards (fig. 36). YOGA...

  • Page 24: Using The Brakes

    The brake is a safety feature and must not be used while the wheelchair is moving as this could cause Take care not to injure your hands and fingers when the wheelchair to overturn with possible injury to the operating the brakes. occupant. YOGA...

  • Page 25: Safety Belts And Harness

    (fig. 41). Fig. 39 The harness system (fig. 40) holds the occupant in the seat at Fig. 41 his/her waist and shoulder. The entire upper body of the occupant YOGA...

  • Page 26: Adjustments

    Any modification of the original parameters and set up could seriously compromise the safe operation of ® PROGEO YOGA wheelchair is a medical device the wheelchair causing damage both to the user and based on the patient detailed specifications that are the wheelchair itself.
  • Page 27 Bolt TCEI M8 short Descrizione pezzi in assetto standard (fig.44) IGUS washer 8x18x1 38-39 Backrest tube 1dx+1sx Pos. Description Quantity Bolt TC-EI short DIN 7984 8.8 5x30 w. z. Yoga front frame 1dx+1sx Flat washer DIN 125 Inox 5x10x1 Lateral side 1dx+1sx YOGA...

  • Page 28: Backrest Height Adjustment

    Insert the receiver in another hole of the plate. Fasten the receiver hard Depth adjustment The YOGA model has 5 possible adjustments that depend on the Fig. 45 rear wheel plate “K” and from the lateral side. Remove the rear wheel (see chapter 5.5 “Quick-release It is possible to adjust the back height in 1.5cm intervals.

  • Page 29: Front Height And Fork Angle Adjustment

    Moving the plate forward and the position of the footrests. the “Active” setting is reached (the wheelchair tips It is possible that certain combinations (for instance 6” casters and back more easily) while moving the plate backward YOGA...
  • Page 30 5” 46/47/48/49 50/51/52/53 2,5cm dimensions of the front wheel and the type of fork used (e.g. with a Altezza ant. + 6” 47/48/49/50 50/51/52/53/54 2,5cm wheel of 5” and a medium fork it will be possible to obtain front YOGA...

  • Page 31: Backrest Angle Adjustment

    The backrest adjustment on the wheelchair Progeo YOGA is Every time the height is adjusted it is also necessary possible through the holes “F” located in the lower side of the to check and adjust the angle.
  • Page 32 (looking upward or downward) according to the backrest hole to it will be fixed on. Gently try to unfold the wheelchair checking that the lever Fig. 51 “L” does not touch the upper or lower side of the slot it moves through YOGA...
  • Page 33 SIZE HEADLESS BOLT “G” LEVER “L” For seat width 45, the lever “L” is always positioned with its four holes in line with those of the backrest tube; just choose the Fig. 54 fixing hole for adjustment. YOGA Fig. 53...

  • Page 34: Footplate Distance Adjustment

    Footplate adjustment Footplate distance adjustment (figure 55) The YOGA model can be provided with five different kind of footplate: double footplate (fig. 56-57); one piece flip-up plastic This adjustment serves to vary the distance of the footrest from footplate (fig. 58) also available with multi function rotative the seat to enable the correct sitting position of the user based on system;...
  • Page 35 1)The footrest distance (DIST) must not exceed for wheelchairs used by adults Here below the correct footrest sizes based on seat width are detailed Footplate type Model YOGA Seat width Footplate type Fig. 60 150 x 160 170 x 160...
  • Page 36 “L” (5 mm Allen key) and turn the footrest, as indicated by the arrow, (fig. 82) until the desired position is reached. Finally tighten the two bolts. Fig. 62d Fig. 62e Fig. 62f YOGA...
  • Page 37 180° (fig.67) so as to reduce the encumbrance if, for normal use, is set as completely external When the position of the footrest is changed, check carefully that, when rotating, the front wheels do not touch the footrest Fig. 65 Fig. 66 Fig. 67 YOGA...

  • Page 38: Brake Adjustment

    The correct functioning of the brake also depends on Make this adjustment with the wheel on and the brake the correct rear tyre pressure being maintained. disengaged. Once reached the correct position, tighten the headless bolt (see chapter 2.6 “Tyre pressure”). “G” YOGA...

  • Page 39: Backrest Upholstery Adjustment

    Raise or lower the armrest by sliding it up or down the support ”B” , until the desired height is reached. After adjusting the height, re- tighten the screws “A” in the nearest pre-drilled hole. To facilitate transfers, it is possible to rotate the armrest by 180° or YOGA...

  • Page 40: Transit Wheels

    Do not use the armrests as a seat or bodyweight resting points while transferring in and out of the To use this accessory it is necessary to remove the rear wheels wheelchair. (see chapter 5.5 “Quick-release rear wheels”). YOGA...

  • Page 41: Anti Tip Wheels

    With one foot, press down on the plastic support To rotate the anti-tip wheel inwards push it down enough to free while, at the same time, applying downward force onto the push the locking system and turn the anti-tip tube inwards by 180° . handles. YOGA...

  • Page 42: Crutches Support

    Tetraclip 7.6 Other accessories This is a special quick release axle with a ring lever that simplifies the Other accessories available for the Yoga: wheel removal operation for users who have particular problems with Fig. 84 their hands and fingers (figure 87).

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    “Special hand rims” with special Within 6 months from purchase, we recommend to go features which ensure improved to an authorized PROGEO dealer for a complete grip, and therefore a more energy check up of your wheelchair. The manufacturer will efficient pushing motion, especially...

  • Page 44: Replacement Of Worn Parts

    For any questions relating to the adjustment and maintenance of The rear wheel tyres should be replaced whenever your PROGEO wheelchair, the experienced technical staff at excessive or irregular wear is noticed since this results in RehaTEAM are at the complete disposal of all our clients. You can reducing the performance of the wheelchair.

  • Page 45: Inspection Of Components

    Tyres are worn out We recommend that you always have your wheelchair adjusted by (chapter 8.1) The wheelchair does The full stroke bolt is Screw up the full stroke bolt qualified personnel. not open completely unscrewed (see chapter 6.6) YOGA...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    9,9 kg approx. (std. conf.) rear 44cm (std) (std conf.) adjustable Maximun load Total width Footplate distance 125 kg Seat width + 17cm adjustable (with 0° camber) Typology: ultra light wheelchair with cross bar folding system for indoor and outdoor use. YOGA...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    RehaTEAM s.r.l. reserves the right to carry out technical components that are subject to normal wear and tear during modifications to its products which it deems necessary without everyday use. prior notification. YOGA...

  • Page 48: Certification

    The manufacturer REHATEAM s.r.l. premises in Vicolo Negrelli, 4 – 31040 Castagnole di Paese (TV) Italia declares that the product defined as WHEELCHAIR FOR DISABLED PERSONS , PROGEO series, model: YOGA which this declaration refers to, is in conformity with the guidelines as laid down by European Union Directive 2007/47/CE applied in Italy as D.L.gs 37/2010.
  • Page 49 In compliance with article 13 of Italian law 675/96, at any moment you have the right to access, modify, delete or simply oppose the use of such information held by sending an email to the following address: progeo@rehateamprogeo.com YOGA...
  • Page 50 Notes Notes YOGA...
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  • Page 52 MANUFACTURER Certified company TÜV Rheinland directive UNI/EN/ISO/9001 Rehateam® s.r.l. reserves the right to carry out modification and/or improvements to its products without prior notice. Total or partial reproduction of this manual is forbidden without written authorization from Rehateam® s.r.l.. YOGA...

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