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- Page 1 LIGHT FOLDING WHEELCHAIR WITH CROSSBAR SYSTEM BASIC LIGHT User’s manual ENGLISH - rev. 0 – 2021/05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Negotiating obstacles: steps and stairs ............24 Troubleshooting guide ................44 Negotiating slopes or inclines ..............26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............45 Ensuring stability ..................27 WARRANTY ....................46 TRASPORT OF THE WHEELCHAIR ............28 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ............29 Basic Light... -
Page 4: Introduction
BEFORE using this wheelchair, please READ all parts of this manual and keep it for future reference. Check that the warranty certificate has been fully compiled by the dealer and keep it with care. This document is also available in PDF format for the visually impaired at www.rehateamprogeo.com. Basic Light... -
Page 5: Flammability
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may This symbol indicates important instructions or special information. cause minor personal injuries or property damage. PRODUCT LABELS UDI code (Unique Device Progeo brand logo Year/month of production Identification) XXXXXXX Product name Serial number Read the user’s manual... -
Page 6: Intended Purposes And Conditions Of Use
If the wheelchair configuration causes the wheelchair width to exceed 700 mm, it may be difficult or impossible to travel on public transport. BASIC LIGHT Given its dimensional and structural characteristics, the wheelchair model is ideal for use by both teenagers and adults. -
Page 7: Putting The Wheelchair Into Service And Regular Use
In case of installation of any additional accessory to the product delivered by Rehateam s.r.l., the latter must be guaranteed by your dealer, the accessory device manufacturer, and approved by Rehateam s.r.l. Basic Light... -
Page 8: Tyre Pressure
Occupants with reduced upper limb strength should use the extended lever. Take care not to pinch/crush your fingers when applying and releasing the brakes, but also in any other situation where your hands come close to the brakes. Basic Light... - Page 9 The lever may be folded to prevent the extended lever from obstructing the occupant’s wheelchair transfer manoeuvre. To do so, pull the lever first up and then push it forward. To return it to the normal using position, turn the lever up and then push it down. Basic Light...
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Page 10: Quick Release Rear Wheels
Always release the brake before removing and inserting the rear wheel. Always check the correct engagement of the quick release axles. The holes for the rear wheel positioning may pinch or crush your fingers. Take care whenever your hands are close to such holes. Basic Light... -
Page 11: Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair
These two accessories are particularly useful for making the wheelchair more rigid. After opening the wheelchair, press the rigidizer bar down and lower the footrests so that the two metal parts engage with each other. Before closing the wheelchair, raise the footrests and push the rigidizer bar upwards. Basic Light... -
Page 12: Footrests
Make sure that the locking pin A is properly inserted in the recess of the support B. SINGLE FLIP-UP ALUMINIUM FOOTREST Make sure that the locking pin A is properly inserted in the recess of the support B. Basic Light... -
Page 13: Front Frame With Removable Footrest
Finally, turn it inside to the using position until a click indicates it is locked (1). Make sure it is securely locked following the previously outlined instructions. If the wheelchair is equipped with a single footrest, it must always be raised before swinging the footrest frame away. Basic Light... -
Page 14: Height-Adjustable Legrest
To lower the footrest, hold it at the bottom, push back and hold the pin of locking block B in this position and guide the footrest downwards. Once the desired inclination has been reached, release pin B. Before setting the lock unit “A” free by releasing the lock lever “B”, always take hold of the lower side of the footrest frame, otherwise it will drop suddenly creating a possible risk to the occupant. Basic Light... -
Page 15: Calf Strap
The combination of the inclination of the seat with the inclination of the backrest posts and the inclination of a postural backrest with respect to the posts, could result in an angle greater than 25° with respect to the vertical. In that case, the wheelchair must have a headrest or arrangement to secure it as intended for this model. Basic Light... -
Page 16: Armrests
Armrest pads may contain phthalates that are potentially hazardous to health if ingested. Avoid scratching the padding and putting any residue on your fingers into your mouth or, worse still, nibbling or sucking on the padding itself (as may occur with children). Basic Light... - Page 17 (8) To insert the armrest; insert the pin of the support A into the hole of the support B and turn the armrest until it locks as above-mentioned. The supports A and B are precisely machined so that inserting and removing the armrest is possible only if the movement is perfectly vertical. Basic Light...
- Page 18 (9) To insert the armrest; insert the part A of the support into the hole of part B and turn the armrest until it locks as described above. The supports A and B are precisely machined so that inserting and removing the armrest is possible only if the movement is perfectly vertical. Basic Light...
- Page 19 PROGEO DESK ARMREST This type of armrest is very practical and can be removed completely, making it much easier to move the wheelchair and transport it. In addition, the removable armrests also comprise a straight clothing guard. Always check the armrests are securely locked in their using position.
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Page 20: Fasteners
Wheelchair lifetime PROGEO wheelchairs are used on a daily basis and they are consequently subject to continuous stress that causes inevitable wear and tear of the parts. With this in mind, PROGEO wheelchairs have a lifetime of 5 years provided they receive thorough periodic maintenance. -
Page 21: Safety
SAFETY The Progeo wheelchair is a medical device and therefore it MUST NOT BE LENT NOR GIVEN TO OTHER USERS, even for short period. It is forbidden to make any unauthorised modifications or use un-approved parts that may change the wheelchair structure and create an unsafe condition or possible harm to the wheelchair and occupant. -
Page 22: Transfers: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair
During wheelchair transfers, never lean or sit on the clothing guard or armrest. These elements could bend or brea k, possibly resulting in injury. If your wheelchair is equipped with armrests, remove or swivel the transfer-side armrest outwards or back to facilitate the manoeuvre. If your wheelchair is a tilting seat type, you should set it flat. Basic Light... -
Page 23: Starting To Drive Your Wheelchair
If you hang a backpack, a bag or any other object on the push handlebars or any rear area of the wheelchair, the resulting uneven weight distribution can significantly affect the risk of overbalancing. TO PREVENT THE WHEELCHAIR FROM OVERBALANCING DURING NORMAL USE, WE RECOMMEND FITTING AN ANTITIPPING SYSTEM. Basic Light... -
Page 24: Negotiating Obstacles: Steps And Stairs
Tip the wheelchair forward until the front castors rest on the upper surface of the obstacle. Lean forward in the chair so that the rear of the chair is lighter. Grasp the hand rims tightly and move the rear wheels forwards to push them on top of the obstacle. Basic Light... - Page 25 In the case of stairs with more than one step, two assistants are always required. The first assistant stands behind the wheelchair and holds the push handles. The second assistant grasps a fixed part of the front frame, guiding the wheelchair manoeuvre from the front. Basic Light...
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Page 26: Negotiating Slopes Or Inclines
Hold on to the hand rims on the rear wheels and allow them to slide slowly through your hands. The occupant should be able to stop the wheelchair at any time simply by blocking the motion of the hand rims. Basic Light... -
Page 27: Ensuring Stability
Do not move your upper body beyond the rear wheel as the wheelchair could overbalance. For greater safety and stability, hold on to the wheelchair with your free hand. Do not lean too far out to the side, the wheelchair could overbalance. Basic Light... -
Page 28: Trasport Of The Wheelchair
Take hold of the chair with two hands on the two fixed parts of the frame to balance the wheelchair’s weight and make it easier to lift. Load the wheelchair into the car and then the rear wheels. Basic Light... -
Page 29: General Description Of Parts
9 Quick release axle 10 Tyre 11 Rear frame 12 Crossbar 13 Tight passage transit wheel and anti-tip wheel unit 14 Fork support 15 Fork 16 Castor 17 Footrest frame 18 Front frame 19 Footrest post 20 Heel strap 21 Footrest Basic Light... -
Page 30: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS The PROGEO wheelchair is a medical device manufactured according to a patient-specific data sheet compiled by qualified personnel. Rehateam s.r.l.. manufactures, tests and delivers the wheelchair to the dealer with the measurements and characteristics required in the order data sheet. -
Page 31: Accessories
To turn the anti-tip wheel up, down, or remove it completely, press the pin A and rotate or pull out the anti- tipper. To insert the anti-tipper, slide it inside the post B, turn it up or down as needed, and then make sure that the pin A slots into hole C. Basic Light... -
Page 32: Push Handles For Assistant
Press down on the plastic support with one foot while at the same time applying downward force on the push handles. If you remove the plastic support of the tipping aid, you can mount the anti-tip wheel as explained in the chapter 7.2 “anti-tip wheel”. Basic Light... -
Page 33: Crutch Support
Before using the tray, make sure it is firmly fixed. Try to move it to-and-fro: if it does not move, it is ready for use. To remove the tray, loosen the bolt A of the support S on each side of the wheelchair and slide it off. Basic Light... -
Page 34: Pelvic Belt And Harness
Before sitting in the wheelchair, the occupant or assistant should open the buckles by pressing on both sides of the locking buckle and pulling the two parts open. Once seated in the chair with the belt or harness in place, the occupant can close the buckles by fastening the two parts together. Both belts can be easily adjusted by pulling the extremities of their bands. Basic Light... -
Page 35: Lumbar Support
After each adjustment, screw the knob fast and make sure the system is stable. Always check the adjustment; in fact, if the system is unstable, it may be cause risky situations. After loosening each adjustment knob, you can also remove the corresponding parts. Basic Light... -
Page 36: Lateral Support
With these wheels, the wheelchair becomes shorter and narrower, but they are not as smooth as the 22” or 24” wheels. With these wheels, occupants cannot push themselves. The parking brake is fixed in the rear side of the wheelchair and it is designed to be used by the assistant. Basic Light... -
Page 37: One-Arm Drive
Now the locking lever B keeps lever A locked and the brake action is maintained. To release the brake from this position, pull up the lever A just enough to be able to release the lever B and simply release it. Basic Light... -
Page 38: Hand Rims
7.14 Hand rims Special hand rims are available for this PROGEO wheelchair model. Their special features ensure improved grip and therefore a more efficient pushing motion, especially for occupants with limited strength or mobility of the hands and fingers. When assembling these hand rims, there is a risk of pinching or crushing the fingers between the hand rim itself and the wheel rim. -
Page 39: Castors
Plastic lateral clothing guards of the “mudguard” type are provided with this model, in combination with tubular armrests. These are originally fixed with their edges approximately 5 mm above the tyre to prevent occupants from inserting their fingers between tyre and mudguard itself. 5 mm Basic Light... -
Page 40: Vanity Flap (Seat/Backrest Bonding Canvas)
This accessory is very useful for protecting the frame from possible impact. The application of this padding is quite simple, in fact it is sufficient to wrap it around the frame and fasten it with the Velcro strips. Basic Light... -
Page 41: Maintenance
Have a complete check of the wheelchair carried out (at least every three months) by qualified personnel authorised for maintenance on PROGEO products. For any questions relating to the adjustment and maintenance of your PROGEO wheelchair, the experienced technical staff at Rehateam s.r.l. are at the complete disposal of all our clients. -
Page 42: Replacement Of Worn Parts
Check the quick release axles. • Check the folding system (seat and/or backrest). • Check the footplate. • Check the parking brakes. • General check of all screws. • The condition of all parts subjected to wear and tear. Basic Light... -
Page 43: Disinfection And Reuse Of The Wheelchair
Alternatively, you can return the backrest to your dealer for disposal In the event of disposal, be aware of any broken or damaged parts which could create a situation of potential danger with cutting or pinching injuries. The use of suitable protection is recommended. Basic Light... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide
Bad adjustment of brake position Check brake adjustment. Incorrect tyre pressure. The wheelchair fails to roll smoothly. Check tyre pressure. Worn out tyres. Change tyres. The wheelchair is difficult to unfold. Over-tightened backrest bands. Slacken the backrest bands. Basic Light... -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
Keys: = from to; = adjustable; = frame; 1= conservative; 2 = standard; 3 = active; 4 = extreme; SW = seat width; ≈ = approximately; ├ = starting from; = according to model; = with camber BASIC LIGHT SEAT WIDTH 360 390 420 450 480 510 540 mm 400 425 450 mm ... -
Page 46: Warranty
With reference to our production line that is labelled with the trademarks PROGEO and PHYSIO, since these products are manufactured to occupant specifications and with artisanal and not industrial procedures, minor imperfections, minor colour and carbon fibre weave discrepancies are not to be considered as defects. - Page 47 Basic Light...
- Page 48 Certified company TÜV Rheinland in compliance with directive UNI CEI EN 13485 : 2016 Place of production: Castagnole di Paese (TV) ITALY DISTRIBUTOR / DEALER PRODUCT LABEL Date of delivery to user: ___________________________ Stamp of distributor / dealer Basic Light...