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  • Page 1 User manual for manual XXL-wheelchair Version 4.0.0...
  • Page 2 We recommend that you write down your product identification data from the nameplate in the table below, so that you have these on hand should you require any further information about your product (see Product labelling, fig. 51)*. Type / model: Item No.
  • Page 3 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing an manual XXL wheelchair tauron|rsi from DIETZ. This wheelchair is a medical aid. In order to use it properly and avoid possible risks due to unintended use, you must become thoroughly fa- miliar with its operation. Read this user manual carefully before you begin to use your new tau- ron|rsi.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 01 Important information 04 Using the wheelchair Intended purpose ..... .6 4.1 Sitting down and getting up ..16 Indication .
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 05 Individual adjustments 07 Safety Instructions Important NOTE ..... .26 Safety information and driving restrictions .....38 5.1 Tools .

  • Page 6: Important Information

    01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION INTENDED PURPOSE The tauron|rsi wheelchair was specially designed for the care of obesity patients and can be used indoors and outdoors. It is suitable for the daily care of an obesity patient with walking disabilities or incapacity to give them a certain degree of mobility.

  • Page 7: Contraindication

    01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTRAINDICATION Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of False sensations Severe disequilibrium Loss of limbs on both arms Joint contracture / joint damage on both arms Inability to sit Impaired or inadequate vision SYMBOLS Different symbols are used in this manual to give you warnings about potential dangers and helpful advice for the daily use of your wheel- chair.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The tauron|rsi is delivered from the factory completely assembled and packed in a box. Please keep the packaging if possible; it can subse- quently be used to store the wheelchair if necessary. SCOPE OF DELIVERY On receipt of the wheelchair, please immediately check to make sure that the contents are complete and undamaged.

  • Page 9: Set-Up Of The Tauron|Rsi

    02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SET-UP OF THE tauron|rsi Basic components Push bar Backrest 360° adjustable (Velco) Armrest pads (adjustable) Side abduction panels Push rims Seat plate Leg rest Disc brake Parking brake Foot plate (angle-adjustable) Side panel lock Anti-tip support Fig. 1...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Wheelchair

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR TOTAL WIDTH The tauron|rsi wheelchair is an XXL product with extra width, which exceeds a total width of 700 mm in all versions and can therefore ex- ceed some door widths. There may be restrictions when using public transport or long-distance rail transport, as well as when driving through stations and platforms.

  • Page 11: Unfolding The Wheelchair

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair Stand in front of the wheelchair, hold on to the side tubes at the front and push them apart. (1, Fig. 2). Press one of the seat pads down with the palm of your hand in the front area (2, Fig.2) until the wheelchair is fully unfolded.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Leg Rests

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 3.3 Attaching the leg rests Hook the leg rests in at the side (1, Fig. 4) and swivel them forwards (2, Fig. 4). The leg rest will then click into place auto- matically. Once they are locked into position, the leg rests should be fitted backlash-free.

  • Page 13: Foot Plate

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 3.5 Foot plate To attach the footboard swing one foot- plate upwards (1, Fig. 7). Place the footplate completely on the up- turned footplate (1, Fig. 8) and then swing the footboard down (2, Fig. 8) until the re- cess on the opposite side completely covers the footplate.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Back Seat Width

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 3.7 Adjusting the back seat width The back seat width of the tauron|rsi can be adjusted using the side clamps at the back. Firstly loosen the locking lever of the front clamp. (1, Fig. 10). Fig.

  • Page 15: Side Abduction Panels

    03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR If you position the clamps further to the in- side, the width of the back seat will be re- duced. (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 Conversely, the rear seat width increases when you position the clamps outwards (Fig.

  • Page 16: Using The Wheelchair

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.1 Sitting down and getting up The various individual clinical pictures or disa- bilities limit freedom of movement or the abili- ty to manoeuvre to a greater or lesser extent. To sit down in your wheelchair and get up again easily and safely, please proceed as fol- lows.
  • Page 17 04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Sitting down 1. Release the leg rests and swivel them to the outside. 2. If possible, place the wheelchair with the rear wheels against a sta- ble wall. 3. Lock the wheelchair in place with the two wheel locks. 4.

  • Page 18: Propelling And Slowing Down The Wheelchair With The Push Rims

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.2 Propelling and slowing down the wheelchair with the push rims The wheelchair can be manoeuvred forwards, backwards, left and right by using the push rims on the rear wheels. To do this, hold the push rims with your hands and turn the wheel towards the front or back (1, Fig.

  • Page 19: Parking The Wheelchair With The Parking Brake

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.3 Parking the wheelchair with the parking brake The parking brake allows the user to securely park the wheelchair. Activate the parking brakes when station- ary (tyre brakes). To do so, push the lever forwards as far as possible (1, Fig. 19), until it automatically holds.

  • Page 20: Using The Wheelchair On Inclines

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.4 Using the wheelchair on inclines, slopes, steps and edges Before you drive up or down gradients / steps WARNING and edges with your wheelchair, you should practice with an attendant. In these driving The stability on slopes/gradients depends on situations, the tipping risk is increased, which the configuration of the wheelchair, the skills is why DIETZ recommends the use of anti-tip-...

  • Page 21: Braking By An Attendant

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.5 Braking by an attendant (optional) The wheelchair can be braked in a con- trolled manner by pulling the brake lever up (1, Fig. 22). To park the wheelchair, you can lock the brake lever. To do this, pull the small lock- ing lever upwards as well (2, Fig.

  • Page 22: Loading The Wheelchair

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.6 Loading the wheelchair Additional loads (backpacks or similar items) WARNING may not be attached to tauron|rsi. Risk of accident! The push bar can open when it is loaded with additional loads. 4.7 Backrest To adjust the back cover, remove the cush- ion and loosen the Velcro connection of the straps (1, Fig.

  • Page 23: Swivelling And Detaching The Leg Rests

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.9 Swivelling and detaching the leg rests To remove the leg rest, first remove the calf strap (see Chapter 3.6) and then the foot board. You can then fold up the footplates (1, Fig.25). Pull the locking lever (2, Fig. 25) on the side and swivel the leg rests out.

  • Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Push Bar

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.11 Locking and unlocking the push bar The push rod can be fixed on the left side. To do this, unscrew the star grip screw so far (1, Fig. 27) that the plastic part pro- trudes from the recess. You can then swivel the push rod sideways downwards (2, Fig.

  • Page 25: Transport Of The Wheelchair

    04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 4.13 Transport of the wheelchair WARNING without user The tauron|rsi has not been tested according to For transportation in a car, airplane, train or ISO standard 7176-19 and is therefore not ap- even just to make space, your wheelchair can proved as a seat for the transportation of peo- be conveniently folded together.

  • Page 26: Individual Adjustments

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT NOTE WARNING Only certified technical specialists may carry out the setting options illustrated and described in the following chapter. Accidents may result from incorrect modification of the wheelchair. Incorrectly adjusting the brakes may have life-threatening consequences. Accessories are sometimes required for the settings described below.

  • Page 27: Disc Brakes (Optional)

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.2 Disc brakes (optional) In order to achieve an even braking effect, the braking force is adjusted on the respec- tive adjusting screw (left brake cylinder / right brake cylinder) (1, Fig. 31). The braking force is increased by unscrew- ing the adjusting screw.

  • Page 28: Angle-Adjustable Foot Plates

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.4 Angle-adjustable foot plates Please remove the foot board to change the angle of the foot paltes. To change the angle, first loosen the Allen screw and pull the foot plate slightly in- wards until the lock is released. (1, Fig. 33). Now adjust the foot plate to the desired angle (2, Fig.

  • Page 29: Angle-Adjustable Leg Rest

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.6 Angle-adjustable leg rest (optional) Loosen the Allen screw (1, Fig.35) on the back. Now the lower leg rest height can be ad- justed (2, Fig. 35). Once the desired posi- tion has been selected, you can lock the locking screw again.

  • Page 30: Turning The Seat Plate

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.8 Turning the seat plate The wheelchair is delivered assembled in the optimum seat depth you selected. The seat plate has asymmetrically positioned slots. The seat height can be adjusted by 90 mm if nec- essary, e.g. if the wheelchair is used again. (Fig.

  • Page 31: Push Bar

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.9 Push bar The push bar can be individually adjusted in 45° stages according to the accompanying person‘s requirements. To do this, loosen the two Allen screws (left/right) (1, Fig. 40) and unscrew them completely. Bring the handlebar into the position that is comfortable for you.

  • Page 32: Wheelbase Extension

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.11 Wheelbase extension Moving the rear wheels backwards (Fig. 44) increases the distance between the wheels and therefore the stability of the wheelchair. Moving the rear wheels forwards (Fig. 45) will increase the manoeuvrability of your wheel- chair but make the chair less stable.

  • Page 33: Anti-Tip Wheels

    05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.12 Anti-tip wheels The anti-tip wheels prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards. The anti-tip roll should be positioned closely to the ground. To do so, the anti-tip wheels can be adjusted individually. Loosen the screw and extend the anti-tip wheels to the lowest possible distance from the ground.
  • Page 34 05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5.14 Accessories and add-ons from external suppliers In general, only original accessories from DIETZ GmbH may be used. If third-party products are installed on the wheelchair, responsibility for the safety of the product passes to the person who installs the accessories or carries out the installation.

  • Page 35: Dietz's Measurement System

    06 TECHNICAL DATA DIETZ’S MEASUREMENT SYSTEM The dimensions given here refer to the standard configuration of the wheelchair and may vary depending on the wheelchair model and configuration. NOTE All dimensions taken on textile parts (e.g. back upholstery) are to be understood with a toler- ance of +/–...

  • Page 36: Dimensions And Mass Tauron|Rsi

    06 TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS AND MASS TAURON|RSI Min. Max. Product specifi cations k Total length with leg rests 1040 1090 b Total width ² 790 (in 3 steps from 190) to 940 i Total height 1030 1030 j Total length folded without leg rests Width when folded i Height folded 1030...

  • Page 37: Further Information

    06 TECHNICAL DATA FURTHER INFORMATION Colours Lunagrey Arm rests (L × W) 250 Desk / 350 Long usable × 50 Push handle height 860 / 980 Push bar (adjustable) ° 360° in 45° steps Rear wheels (diameter) “ 24 × 1 Front wheels (diameter) 150 ×...

  • Page 38: Safety Instructions

    07 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION AND DRIVING RESTRICTIONS To avoid falls and hazardous situations, you With an incline / slope of more than 10 ° should first practice using your new wheel- there is an increased risk of tipping chair on level, clearly laid out terrain. An ac- backwards or forwards, DIETZ recom- companying person is recommended.
  • Page 39 07 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Avoid exposing the wheelchair to direct If your product is custom-made (see sunlight / low temperatures for long product labelling), the additional periods of time, as parts of the product documentation including all safety (eg frames, footrests, brakes and side instructions must be observed in addition panels) may become very hot (>...

  • Page 40: Instructions For General Use

    08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE SERVICING/MAINTENANCE In order to ensure safe operation of the wheelchair at all times, we recommend that you carry out the checks regularly in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Defective or neglected care and maintenance of the wheelchair limits liability. The maintenance schedule does not give any information concerning the amount of work actually required on the wheelchair.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Schedule

    08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE monthly What Description Before use Parking brakes • The wheels must not turn if the parking brakes are Check for correct function locked. The parking brakes must be reset after being replaced or if the position of the rear wheels has been changed.
  • Page 42 08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE monthly What Description Before use • Check the tyre pressure • Pump the tyres up to the required pressure (see Pneumatic tyres (optional) information printed on the side of the tyre). Check for correct function and •...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE TROUBLESHOOTING What Possible causes Measures Visit an authorised The rear wheels do not run straight • The spokes are loose, warped or broken. specialist dealer • The wheels have different tyre pressures Correct the tyre (only if optional pneumatic tyres have been pressure selected).

  • Page 44: Cleaning

    08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE CLEANING The wheelchair’s frame parts can be wiped down with a damp cloth. A mild cleaning agent can be used in the case of more severe soiling. The wheels can be cleaned using a damp brush with soft plastic bristles (do not use a wire brush!).

  • Page 45: Forwarding/Reuse

    08 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE FORWARDING/REUSE Your product is suitable for forwarding/re-use, unless it is a custom-made product and marked accordingly. The number of times it can be reused depends on the material wear conditions and the functional capabilities of the respective product. When loaning the wheelchair or re-using it, please remember to hand over all the technical documents necessary for safe handling.

  • Page 46: Manufacturer's Declarations

    09 MANUFACTURER‘S DECLARATIONS PRODUCT LABELLING Stickers must remain legible and not be re- Crash-tested according to ISO 7176-19 / marks the attachment moved. Immediately replace illegible or miss- points for the restraint system ing stickers. The nameplate is very important Approved according to ISO 7176- for the identification of the product.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    09 MANUFACTURER‘S DECLARATIONS WARRANTY Warranty services refer to all product defects which are verifiably attrib- utable to material or manufacturing flaws. The warranty period is 24 months as of receipt of notification of readiness for shipping, but fol- lowing delivery at the latest. Damage which has occurred due to natural wear, intent, and negligent or improper operation or usage is excluded from the warranty obligation.
  • Page 48 Product group: XXL Products Product: Manual XXL Wheelchair tauron|rsi User manual Version 4.0.0 EN As of 2020-03 (RPO) DIETZ GmbH Reutäckerstraße 12 76307 Karlsbad Germany Tel.: +49 7248.9186-0 Fax: +49 7248.9186-86 info@dietz-reha.de www.dietz-reha.de Misprint, falsities, price and product changes reserved. ©...

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