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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 4 
1.1 
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PREPARATION FOR USE .......................................................................... 6 
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SETTING UP ............................................................................................... 10 
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ARM-REST .................................................................................................. 15 
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ANTI-TIP DEVICE ..................................................................................... 19 
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Curved rear frame anti-tip device adjustment ........................... 20 
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Telescopic end terminal adjustment ........................................... 20 
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Height adjustment anti-tip device .............................................. 21 
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DOUBLE PUSHRIM SINGLE DRIVE ..................................................... 22 
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HINGED BACK-REST ............................................................................... 23 
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UNBALANCING SYSTEM ........................................................................ 24 
10.  EXTENDED WHEEL PLATE ................................................................... 24 
11.  STRETCHED BAR ..................................................................................... 24 
12.  TABLE .......................................................................................................... 24 
13.  ABDUCTOR ................................................................................................ 26 
14.  LATERAL SUPPORT ................................................................................ 27 
15.  HEAD-REST ................................................................................................ 27 
16.  SPOKES GUARDS ...................................................................................... 28 
17.  WC SEAT ..................................................................................................... 28 
18.  USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR .................................................................. 29 
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1.  INTRODUCTION ..................4  1.1  ..................4  ESCRIPTION 1.2  ....................6  EATURES 2.  PREPARATION FOR USE ................6  2.1  ................6  HEELCHAIR OPENING 2.2  ................6  HEELCHAIR FOLDING 2.3  ................6  YRE PRESSURE CHECK 2.4  ............6  EAR WHEELS ASSEMBLY CHECK 2.5 ...
  • Page 2 19.  WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MISUSE OF THE WHEELCHAIR 31  20.  MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS AND CONTROLS ......32  21.  CLEANING INSTRUCTRION ..............34  22.  TECHNICAL SERVICE................35  23.  WARRANTY TERMS ................35  24.  PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY .......... 36  25. ...
  • Page 3 OFF CARR has a certified system for quality management following UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 regulations and a Medical device - Quality management system following UNI EN ISO 13485:2012 regulations.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is forbidden to use the wheelchairs or parts of them in different ways from those described on this manual. 1.1 Description DIVA is an aluminium folding frame wheelchair. Other details are made with aluminium, steel alloys or composite materials, such as carbon fibre.
  • Page 5 The brake devices (14) are adjustable to counterbalance different wheel sizes and different wheel setups. The wide and complete range of accessories available, allows a complete customization of DIVA, both aesthetically and functionally.
  • Page 6: Features

    2.4 Rear wheels assembly check DIVA wheelchairs are normally shipped with the rear wheels assembled. Test for the right functioning of the quick release axle and proper assembly of the rear wheels:...
  • Page 7 • ensure the brakes are released; • keeping the axle button pressed, pull out the wheel from the hub; • still holding down the axle button, insert it into the hub on the frame of the wheelchair; • check the efficiency of the engagement by trying to pull out the wheel without pressing the button and making sure it does not come off.
  • Page 8: Foot-Rest Positioning

    2.5 Foot-rest positioning The DIVA wheelchair can be configured, depending on the model, with detachable or not detachable footrests. According to the limits of setup, the footplate can be either single (automatically lifted with the closing of the wheelchair), or both single and double, manually lifted.
  • Page 9: Brakes Check

    To extract the footrest: • Press the hooking lever and rotate the footrest outwards • Remove the footrest from the hinge pin by pulling it upwards Note: If necessary, you can turn the footrest to the inside of the wheelchair. 2.6 Brakes check To check the correct functioning and the efficiency of the parking brakes act as following: •...
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    The rear wheel camber is fixed according to the choice on the order form. It is however possible to change it if required. On DIVA wheelchairs it is possible to change the wheel camber by replacing the rear bushes as follows: •...
  • Page 11 • insert the rear wheels and check the distances between them (d and d measured on the front and on the back at the level of the hub as shown in the figure; d1 and d2 have to be equal. •...
  • Page 12: Front Seat Height Adjustment

    3.4 Front seat height adjustment It is possible to vary the front height of the wheelchair by changing the diameter of the front wheels or by choosing a different position of the wheel on the fork: • unscrew completely one of the “D” screws and remove the “E”...
  • Page 13: Back-Rest Tilt Adjustment

    3.6 Back-rest tilt adjustment The back-rest tilt angle is fixed according to the choice on the order form. It is however possible, if allowed by the chosen configuration, to change it if required. • remove the “A” screw; • select the new position of the back-rest; •...
  • Page 14: Brakes Adjustment And Maintenance

    3.8 Brakes adjustment and maintenance The supplied brakes are designed for parking only and they are not suitable to reduce the wheelchair speed. If the rear wheel position has been changed from its original one, it is necessary to proceed with the brake adjustment. Act as following to adjust the brake position: •...
  • Page 15: Back-Rest Height Adjustment

    “C” or “D” screws. 4. Arm-rest DIVA wheelchair can be equipped with different arm-rest models: o Open Desk arm-rest (to be used with clothes guards fixed to the frame); o Closed Desk arm-rest (with built-in clothes guards);...
  • Page 16 o Closed Height adjustable Desk arm-rest; o Open “U” arm-rest (to be used with clothes guards fixed to the frame); o Closed “U” arm-rest (with built-in clothes guards); o Closed Height adjustable “U” arm-rest; o Open Sports arm-rest (to be used with clothes guards fixed to the frame); o Closed Sports arm-rest (with built-in clothes guards);...
  • Page 17: Detachable Arm-Rest

    Detachable arm-rest Desk, Sports and “U” arm-rests are detachable. In order to detach the arm-rest act as follows: • unlock the armrest by pushing the “A” lever; • pull the armrest upwards until it is completely removed from its back support Tip-up arm-rest Desk, Sports and “U”...
  • Page 18: L" Type Arm-Rest

    “L” type arm-rest Armrests are usually 22 cm high from the seat. The height of the L type armrests can be increased by 2 or 4 cm in order to increase the comfort of the user: • Remove the “B” screw; •...
  • Page 19: Anti-Tip Device

    5. Anti-tip device The wheelchair can be equipped with left and/or right anti-tip devices. Never use the anti-tip wheels as transit wheels. Curved rear frame anti-tip device When not in use the anti-tip wheel is positioned under the frame: To activate the anti-tip device it is necessary to push it downwards and rotate it to the back until it snaps in the correct position.
  • Page 20: Curved Rear Frame Anti-Tip Device

    Curved rear frame anti-tip device The position of the anti-tip device is defined during assembly. It is however possible to change its distance from the ground if necessary. 5.2.1 Curved rear frame anti-tip device adjustment The position of the anti-tip device is defined during assembly. It is however possible to change its distance from the ground if necessary.
  • Page 21: Height Adjustment Anti-Tip Device

    When anti-tip device is not in use it is possible to: a. Shorten the anti-tip device with the wheel facing up: • push the lock/quick release button; • rotate the telescopic tube to bring the wheel facing up; • slide the telescopic end terminal until the pin snaps in the correct lock position. b.
  • Page 22: Double Pushrim Single Drive

    6. Double pushrim single drive setup The wheelchair can be configured with double pushrim single drive setup. Double pushrim single drive setup is made up by a wheel which, together with the normal pushrim, has a second smaller diameter pushrim. This second pushrim, through a connection shaft, allows the rotation to be transferred to the opposite wheel (without pushrim).
  • Page 23: Hinged Back-Rest

    7. Hinged back-rest Hinged back-rests are used to reduce the wheelchair back-rest height during transport operation. The mounting height of the joints may vary due to configuration choices. Hinged back-rest can be height adjusted as shown in Par.3.10. Hinged back-rest cannot be assembled with lateral supports nor stretched bar. In case of stair-lift use, the Hinged back-rest does not guarantee the safety of the user.
  • Page 24: Unbalancing System

    NOTE: OFF CARR reserves always the right to verify the technical compatibility of the stretched bar with other characteristics of the wheelchair setup.
  • Page 25 TABLE SUPPORT Table with single middle support Polycarbonate table Plastic or padded table with double support with double support...
  • Page 26: Abductor

    13. Abductor If necessary, the wheelchair can be equipped with an abductor. To assemble the abductor: • assemble on the wheelchair frame tube the holder; • loosen without removing the set socket screw of the holding bar; • assemble the holding bar by inserting the guide into the holder (pay attention to the pommel) and fix the set socket screws; •...
  • Page 27: Lateral Support

    14. Lateral support If necessary the wheelchair can be equipped with lateral supports. Two different angle of lateral support are available: 45° or 90°. 45° 90° The lateral supports are height adjustable and width adjustable. Height adjustment: • loosen without removing the “A” wing screw;...
  • Page 28: Spokes Guards

    Padded and moulded head-rest adjustment: • loosen the wing screws on the back of the headrest tubes; • reach the desired height; • fix the wing screws; Padded and moulded head-rest are removable, pulling them upwards, to fold the wheelchair. Orbital head-rest adjustment: •...
  • Page 29: Use Of The Wheelchair

    18. Use of the wheelchair In order to move safely and use the wheelchair properly, it is always recommended to consult qualified personnel. There are also some suggestions for the best use of the wheelchair, also aimed at maintaining over time the characteristics of safety and durability: •...
  • Page 30 • The wheelchair can include among its parts some chromed metal components. In case of allergy to chromium do not use the device and inform the supplier for the required substitutions, if not already specified in the order form. Please notify the company if allergies or other similar problems due to contact with materials making up the wheelchair are developed.
  • Page 31: Warning To Reduce The Risks Associated With Misuse Of The Wheelchair

    19. Warning to reduce the risks associated with misuse of the wheelchair Be careful not to wrap the tubes of the crossbar with the fingers to avoid being pinched between the frame and the crossbar. Do not use the brakes to slow down the speed of the wheelchair. They are designed only as parking devices. The arm-rests are not designed to lift the wheelchair.
  • Page 32: Maintenance, Inspections And Controls

    20. Maintenance, inspections and controls Weekly: Check the tyre pressure. Each tyre shows on the lateral bands the maximum pressure for which it is designed. A flat tyre affects the efficiency of brakes and the agility of the wheelchair. Check the efficiency of the quick release axle and if necessary proceed with the lubrication of axle and bushes. Check the tension of the back-rest upholstery to maintain a comfortable position.
  • Page 34: Cleaning Instructrion

    21. Cleaning instructions Cleaning and disinfection procedure have to be performed by qualified personnel. Use appropriate eye/facial protection and protective gloves, during cleaning and disinfection procedure. In case of contamination with blood or body fluids, the wheelchair has to be cleaned first and then disinfected as follows: Note: Most of the time it is convenient and more effective to remove the seat and back-rest upholstery from the frame before proceeding with the cleaning and disinfection of either the frame or the upholstery.
  • Page 35: Technical Service

    22. Technical service For any problems, fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer supplying the following indications: a) model b) serial number c) fault description d) any reference or order number, if available, recorded on the order form. Every component of the wheelchair is available as spare part.
  • Page 36: Packaging, Shipping And Delivery

    Contact your dealer for a complete wheelchair disposal. OFF CARR s.r.l. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes on its products, at any time without prior notice, with respect of the device features, suitability, certifications, warranty contract and availability of spare parts according to the terms...

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