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User manual
2020-02
Revision No. 4

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  • Page 1 User manual 2020-02 Revision No. 4...
  • Page 2 ®GEARWHEEL EC Declaration of Conformity The undersigned, representing the following manufacture: Gearwheel AB Org.no. 556696-9696 Flottiljgatan 49, 721 31 Västerås Sweden Hereby declares that the product Gearwheel with part no. series: GW1052 GW1054 GWl0S0 Is in conformity with the provision of the following EC directive, including all applicable amendments: 93/42 EEC Medical Device Directive - Class 1- annex VII.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you are visually impaired, this document can be viewed in decon.se pdf-format at www. Table of Contents Introduction ................3 Intended users ................ 3 Contact ..................3 Description ................3 Warnings ..................4 6. Safety precautions ............... 5 Check delivered products Make sure you have one pair (2 units) of wheels Check GEARWHEEL’s equipment...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    DeconWheel AB Gearwheel AB Flottiljgatan 49 Södra Ekeryd 119 314 93 Hyltebruk 721 31 Västerås info@decon.se info@gearwheel.se www.decon.se www.gearwheel.se Tel: +46 (0)70-69 59 427 Tel: +46 (0)345-40 880 4. Description GEARWHEEL has developed a solution with fully mechanically geared wheelchair wheels that can be mounted on existing wheelchairs on the market.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    5. Warnings Warning Using GEARWHEEL can affect the chair’s balance and its tipping sensitivity. Warning Read and carefully follow the instructions in the GEARWHEEL manual as well as the instructions contained in the wheelchair manufacturer’s User Manual for the specific wheelchair model. Warning Risk of injury in the center of the wheel hub, where there is a gap between the spoke guard and the center of hub.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    6. Safety precautions Important Check delivered products • Check the products supplied by GEARWHEEL. Make sure you have one pair (2 units) of geared wheelchair wheels. • Make sure you have one pair of the correct adaptors for your specific wheelchair model. •...
  • Page 7: Wheel And Gear Management

    Wheel and gear management • To remove the wheels, the gear should preferably be in the direct drive (1:1) position (the gear lever is in the vertical position). • It is possible to change gear both when stationary and in motion. However, the gearbox works more smoothly when the wheelchair is in motion.
  • Page 8: Operation

    8. Operation Gear changing The gearbox has three positions: direct drive (1:1), low gear, and low gear + hill hold. • Direct drive (1:1) – As in a regular wheel where the hand rim rotates at the same speed as the wheel •...
  • Page 9: Remove And Secure The Wheels

    It is possible to shift gears both while stationary and when in motion. Important However, the gearbox works more smoothly when the wheelchair is in motion. Remove and secure the wheels Unlock the wheels by lifting the QR–hoop (Figure 8.5) and pull the wheel straight out (Figure 8.6).
  • Page 10: Maintenance And Care

    • Check the gear system for damage. In case of damage to wheels and gear mechanism, contact Decon AB, or a Decon appointed. Information about corrosion All gearwheel parts that may be subject to corrosion are made of aluminium, stainless steel or steel.
  • Page 11: Marking Plate

    14. Marking plate The marking plate is located on the GEARWHEEL wheel. The exact designation and technical specifications relating to the product are indicated on the nameplate. When contacting Decon, please quote the serial number (labeled SN). EXAMPLE Manufacturing date...
  • Page 12 Gearwheel AB Flottiljgatan 49 721 31 Västerås E-mail: info@gearwheel.se www.gearwheel.se Tel: +46 (0)70-69 59 427...

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