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- Page 1 User’s Manual For Hawk User’s Manual for the Hawk Wheelchair Wolturnus A/S recommends that you read this manual before using the wheelchair.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting footrest height 6.10 Adjusting footrest angle and position 6.11 Adjusting anti-tip device 6.12 Adjusting wheel lock 6.13 Adjusting seat height and angle 6.14 Adjusting the caster angle 6.15 Changing caster with front fork Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 4: Indtroduction
The wheelchair´s design makes it easy for the user to operate the chair independently. Because the back can be folded and both the rear wheel and side panels are removeable, the Hawk is easy to transport. The Hawk wheelchair is ideal for users who want to have an active daily life, indoors and outdoors. -
Page 5: Usage
A/S customer service at (+45) 9671 7170. Wolturnus A/S strives to provide full assistance to its customers in every respect and thus to ensure total satis- faction with the wheelchair. Wolturnus A/S contact information and a list of service locations can be found in section 13. -
Page 6: Returns
1.7 Returns In the event that the Hawk wheelchair has to be returned to the supplier or to Wolturnus A/S, e.g. for repairs, it must be transported in its original packaging for optimum protection. It follows that Wolturnus A/S recom- mends that the original packaging is retained throughout the lifetime of the wheelchair. -
Page 7: Safety
• The Hawk Active wheelchair must only be used according to instruction in this manual. • The Hawk Active wheelchair must only be used by trained users and must not be used by any other person than the user. •... -
Page 8: Safety Requirements During Use
• The Hawk Active wheelchair must only be used by trained users. To ensure this, the user and any helpers has to receive instruction in use of the chair from Wolturnus-authorised specialists. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 9: Type Labels
See the user manual car-fixation, for information about safety and labels for fixation in vehicles. Label for car fixation is shown on image 1. Warning Type Label Car-Fixation-Label Car-Fixation-Label Image 1 Location of type labels, anti-tip warnings, and restraining points Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 10: Product Description
3 Product description The Hawk Active wheelchair is ideal for users who want to have an active daily life both indoors and outdoors. It can be adapted in various ways, which allows the user to adjust the wheelchair to meet individual preferences and requirements. - Page 11 Product description Image 2 The Hawk wheelchair Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018...
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Page 12: Delivery & Preparation
Wolturnus A/S delivers the Hawk wheelchair ready for use. All configurations that are part of the order have been made or will be set up upon delivery by the supplier or a consultant. The Hawk wheelchair is adapted to meet the user’s personal preferences and requirements. -
Page 13: Transport And Storage
Remove the rear wheels by pressing the Quick-release in the wheel hub. Pull off the wheel. Because the Hawk wheelchair’s back can be locked into a folded position, the chair can be lifted by the back rest tube while folded. Without the user, the wheelchair is suited for land and air transport. During storage, the Hawk wheelchair should be kept in a dry place and not exposed to humid conditions. -
Page 14: Slopes And Overcoming Obstacles
Danger when pushing passing obstacles Always pass obstacles with a direct forward mo- without assitance. tion (at an angle of 90 degrees). Lift wheels over Always have assistants when passing obstacles. steps and curbs. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk... -
Page 15: Adjustment & Set-Up
(e.g. EuroLock A24.20). After making adjustments to the wheelchair, screws and nuts must be tightened correctly. The Hawk wheelchair can be adjusted in various ways. When delivered, the height, width and angle of the seat and the back have been positioned in accordance with the customer’s order as received by Wolturnus A/S. -
Page 16: Adjustment Of The Back Angle
Adjustments to the back shape and depth affects the benefit the user gets from the chair substantially. Woltur- nus A/S recommends that the form and the depth are initially adjusted with assistance from a Wolturnus A/S consultant or from the user’s therapist. -
Page 17: Adjusting Back Height
The seat shape can also be altered, instructions are decribed below: • Remove the seat cushion (Image 28). • Release the Velcro straps and loosen/tighten them if required, then fasten them (Image 29). • Mount the seat cushion. Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 18: Adjusting Armrest Height
Notice; tightening the straps towards the front seat edge, not the back edge, will benefit some users. This creates a counterpoint for the back support’s forward pressure on the lower body and a better hip position. Wolturnus A/S recommends that this is done with assistance from a Wolturnus A/S consultant or the user’s therapist. -
Page 19: Adjusting Footrest Height
Tighten the clamp. (Tension 4 Nm/3,0 ft.lbf/35 in.lbf.) If the clamp is too tight, it can bend the frame. Image 36 Image 37 Remove the nuts and bolts Adjust and remount bolts and nuts Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 20: Adjusting Footrest Angle And Position
Never use the anti-tip device as a tipping pedal. If used as a tipping pedal, the anti-tip device’s spring function could be damaged. This would make the anti-tip device defective and put the user at risk. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk... -
Page 21: Adjusting Wheel Lock
6.12 Adjusting wheel locks The Hawk wheelchair is supplied with push wheel locks as standard. The push wheel locks are activated by pres- sing forwards and can be operated by the user. The push wheel locks are mounted on the wheelchair frame. -
Page 22: Adjusting Seat Height And Angle
• Mount the rear axle console and tighten the clamp. • Repeat on the opposite side of the wheelchair. Make sure that the spacing axles are mounted in the same Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk... - Page 23 Table 1: Theoretical chart - correlation between the seat height, the rear wheel size and the connec- ting axle length. Image 50 Image 49 Remove the rear axle Turn the wheelchair over Image 51 Image 52 Change spacing axle Move or change the caster Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018...
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Page 24: Adjusting The Caster Angle
Turn the caster and the bearing housing with cap. Use a bubble level to have the four inner bolts on the castor housing to be level (Image 54). • Tighten the bolts. (Tension 10-14 Nm/7,4-10,3 ft.lbf/88-124 in.lbf.) NOTICE To avoid obstruction, ensure that the caster and front fork are vertical. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk... -
Page 25: Changing Caster With Front Fork
Before tightening the cap, use a bubble level to have the four inner bolts on the caster housing to be level. (Tension 10-14 Nm/7,4-10,3 ft.lbf/88-124 in.lbf.) Image 55 Image 56 Remove the four bolts Loosen the nuts Image 57 Image 58 Adjust the angle Change the caster with front fork Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... -
Page 26: Accessories And Equipment
7.2 Wing Back multi-adjustable ILSA system The Wing Back ILSA system, developed by Wolturnus A/S, is a combined ergonomic support system for trunk and back that can be optimised. It can be used to meet a wide range of individual seating position requirement- The Wing Back ILSA system is exceptional because the upper part of the back can be adjusted for depth, width and height and also function as a side/body support. -
Page 27: Wheel Locks
To adjust the depth of the Wing Back ILSA you should replace the horizontal plate (image 64) 7.3 Wheel locks The Hawk wheelchair is supplied with push wheel locks as standard. A range of different wheel locks is available. These can be chosen when ordering the wheelchair or subsequently purchased for retrofitting. -
Page 28: Thermal Bridge Insulation For Sideguards
Neoprene can either be glued on or secured with Velcro. Templates for custom-made sideguards are retained at Wolturnus A/S ensuring that the right neoprene cover can be recreated in the future. -
Page 29: Straps, Belts And Restraints
The full range of straps and belts can be seen on www.wolturnus.com If the wheelchair is not delivered with a hip strap this can be mounted afterwards. The hip strap kit for retrofit- ting (image 65) consists of a hip strap, strap bracket (1), two clamps for mounting around the seat tube (2), plus bolts and the requiered number of nuts (3). -
Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance
In the event of faults or missing parts, contact the supplier or Wolturnus A/S. Contact information: see section 13. Wolturnus A/S recommends that the the wheelchair is serviced at least once a year by the supplier or Wol- turnus A/S. -
Page 31: Cleaning And Disinfection
Gently pull the clear tyre edge over the edge of the rim. Start with the valve. • Check that there are no twists at all in the tube, otherwise air can get out. Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... - Page 32 NB: Pneumatic tyres are good for handling and manoeuvring. Solid tyres are good for work situations in which there might be a risk of debris or other items that could puncture a pneumatic tyre. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
Inspect the rear wheel tyres for wear and tear, and for faulty Section 8.3 tyre pressure. If the problem cannot be solved with the aid of the troubleshooting section, contact the supplier or Wolturnus A/S. Contact information, go to section 13. Hawk... -
Page 34: Technical Data
Max. Max. User Weight 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg Rear Wheel Camber Adjustable Rear Axel 20-90 20-90 20-90 20-90 20-90 20-90 20-90 (RA) (mm) Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018 Hawk... - Page 35 Front of Back to front Footrest SH-r Seat Height rear Inner Front Frame SH-f Seat Height front Center Caster bearings Back Height Total Width Height Armrest to Seat Tube Total Length Seat Surface to Rear Footrest Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018...
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Page 36: Instructions For Reuse
5 years (excluding time kept in storage by an authorised dealership or the user). Note that with careful care and proper use, the Hawk active wheelchair can be used for a longer period than the defined lifetime. -
Page 37: Environment
Combined with the wheelchair’s mechanical quality, this ensures that the user can use the wheelchair for many years. The Hawk wheelchair lifetime is cal- culated to be approximately 5 years if maintained according to the instructions in this user´s manual. The long lifetime limits the wheelchair´s effect on the environment. -
Page 38: Manufacturer And Service
Webide: http://www.wolturnus.dk Webshop for purchasing equipment and spare parts: http://www.wolturnus.dk/en/products/ Wolturnus A/S active wheelchairs are CE and TÜV approved in accordance with the requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (Class 1) and DS/EN 12183. Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018... - Page 39 Manufacturer and Service Locations Hawk Wolturnus Active Wheelchair User Manual 2018...
- Page 40 © Wolturnus A/S User‘s Manual for Hawk 2018 Kundeservice/Customer Service Wolturnus A/S Skalhuse 31 9240 Nibe Telefon: +45 96 71 71 70 www.wolturnus.dk Mail: info@wolturnus.dk Produktion/Production Wolturnus A/S Halkjærvej 24B 9240 Nibe T. +45 96 71 71 70 www.wolturnus.dk Wolturnus A/S...
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