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  • Page 1 TRAVELER usage instructions Usage instructions Service booklet TRAVELER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRAVELER usage instructions Contents 1 Preface ............................... 5 2 Legend ..............................5 3 Conformity/other information ......................5 3.1 Classification ..........................5 3.2 Conformity........................... 5 3.3 Manufacturer ..........................5 4 Scope of delivery and testing the product on receipt ................. 5 5 Introduction ............................
  • Page 3 TRAVELER usage instructions 18.2.1 Adapting by positioning the caster wheels in the caster fork ........17 18.2.2 Adaptation by replacing the caster fork ............... 18 18.2.3 General instructions ..................... 18 18.3 Adjusting the tipping point ......................18 18.3.1 General instructions ..................... 20 19 Back system .............................
  • Page 4 TRAVELER usage instructions 24.2 Removing and attaching the footrest ..................38 24.3 Footrest continuous ........................39 24.4 Footrest folding up to one side ....................40 24.5 Footrest folds up to the rear with spring locking mechanism ........... 42 24.6 Divided footrest ......................... 43 24.7 Swing away footrest ........................
  • Page 5 TRAVELER usage instructions 31 Malfunctions ............................. 61 32 Cleaning and care ..........................61 33 Maintenance ............................. 61 33.1 General instructions ........................61 33.2 Service schedules ........................62 33.3 Proof of maintenance ........................ 62 34 Disposal & recycling ......................... 62 35 Re-use .............................. 63 36 Warranty ............................

  • Page 6: Preface

    Classification may have occurred in transit. If you are of the opinion that damage has occurred during The TRAVELER folding frame wheelchair (re- transit, please do the following: ferred to as a "product" below) is classified as a class I product.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    TRAVELER usage instructions unpacked product with detailed images of If you are not sure how to handle the product damage product or if technical faults occur, please con- 2. Preparation of a declaration of assignment tact your rehabilitation specialist dealer or - you assign all claims from this damage to PRO ACTIV before using it.

  • Page 8: Proper Use

    TRAVELER usage instructions • are physically and mentally capable and Technical specifications have the visual ability to safely operate the Product weight product in all operating situations and can meet the legal requirements for use on The total weight starts from 11.5 kg with the public roads.

  • Page 9: Rating Plate & Markings On The Product

    TRAVELER usage instructions Rating plate & markings on the More detailed information about this can be found in Chapter 28. product The rating plate is located on the product 10 Commissioning and handover frame. The rating plate includes the precise...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions - Prior To Driving/Use

    TRAVELER usage instructions Get to know the environment in which you wish Due to environmental effects, it is possi- to use the product. Look out for obstacles and ble that the properties and therefore secure at- learn how to overcome or avoid them.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions Regarding Obstacles

    TRAVELER usage instructions user, which should not be underestimated, par- increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well ticularly for people with impaired sensitivity. as tipping. For this reason, the product should not be ex- When travelling on poorly maintained posed to such extreme temperatures.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions Regarding Dangerous Locations And Dangerous Situations

    TRAVELER usage instructions negotiate escalators after participation in a cor- tively tipping it is not possible, then the obsta- responding safety training course and with an cle should not be approached or you need to accompanying person for safety reasons.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions - After Driving/Use

    TRAVELER usage instructions Extreme caution is needed when crossing main roads, intersections and level crossings. Rails in the road or level crossings must never be crossed when travelling parallel to them, as otherwise the wheels could become caught which would result in the product being unable Cord to manoeuvre.

  • Page 14: Folding In Or Passing Through Narrow Spaces

    TRAVELER usage instructions Video Folding function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHR ULzwPlC8 To fold the product open again, press against the front of the middle section of the folding mechanism until you feel the folding mechanism engaging. Then pull the back cross bar upwards until it locks in its standard posi- tion.

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions Lock the folding mechanism again after you have passed through narrow space (Chapter Wheel plate (front side) 17.1). The seat cover must be relieved for this purpose. Upper slot of the wheel plate Lower slot 17.3 Safety instructions...

  • Page 16: Turning The Wheel Plate By 180

    TRAVELER usage instructions 2. Now remove the drive wheel bushings Drive wheel bushing from the wheel plates, insert them into the in the other wheel other respective slot of the wheel plate and plate slot slide the drive wheel bushings along the slots of the wheel plates into the correct tipping point position.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Wheel Plate In The Other Frame Holes

    TRAVELER usage instructions Wheel plate moved to the other frame holes 2 cm Frame holes M6 nuts with washers Figure 14: Changing the seat height at the rear by moving the wheel plate in the frame holes Figure 13: M6 nuts on the wheel plate (view from...

  • Page 18: General Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions For the seat height adjustment, as in the initial 18.1.5 General instructions position shown in the previous figure, the fol- When changing the rear seat height each time: lowing steps can be taken:  the brakes must be readjusted (see Chap- 1 cm reduction of the rear seat height: Rota- ter 26).

  • Page 19: Adaptation By Replacing The Caster Fork

    TRAVELER usage instructions Size 1 Size 3 Size 2 125 mm 185 mm 155 mm Angle of Top position seat/front seat height reduce Middle position Angle of seat/front 125 mm Bottom position seat height increase Figure 18: Three positions in the caster fork for posi-...
  • Page 20 TRAVELER usage instructions product adjusted like this can be driven with lit- tle effort and it also makes it possible to man- Inner steel age a slightly uneven surface or edges by tip- locking nut ping slightly. Driving on both drive wheels (do- ing a wheelie) is relatively easy to learn.

  • Page 21: General Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions 18.3.1 General instructions 19.1.2 Instructions for sitting posture with an adjustable backrest After each change to the tipping point: For a good sitting posture, we recommend po-  the caster wheel axles must be readjusted sitioning the backrest vertical to the ground, (see Chapter 23.4).

  • Page 22: Adjustable Back & Its Adjustment Options

    TRAVELER usage instructions A stop pin may be mounted in the backrest an- Locking pin gle adjustment range as a limiter. Stop pin Figure 25: Locking pin connected to a cord (view from inner side of product) Figure 28: Stop pin (view from outer side of product)
  • Page 23 TRAVELER usage instructions Top belt Middle belt Bottom belt Figure 29: Belt system of the adaptable backrest up- Figure 32: Tensioning loop open completely holstery with three belts Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a small slack or loosened for a large slack (Fig.
  • Page 24 TRAVELER usage instructions Pull the rear loop part to the left Figure 38: Step 2: Threading in the belt Figure 35: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back on the back system Figure 39: Step 3: Pulling the belt through Figure 36: Tensioning loops applied slightly to the...

  • Page 25: Ergonomic Back Shell & Its Setting Options

    TRAVELER usage instructions Figure 45: Step 9: The belt has been fully threaded 19.3 Ergonomic back shell & its setting options Figure 41: Step 5: Returning the belt through the tensioning loop to obtain the required "double pas- The "ergonomic back shell" back system con- sage"...

  • Page 26: Seat System

    TRAVELER usage instructions Plug-on mount clamp for the back shell Velcro cross-straps Figure 50: Plug-on mount clamp for the back shell Figure 47: Ergonomic back shell without back pad- (view from front) ding with Velcro cross-straps (view from the front)

  • Page 27: Clothing Guard

    TRAVELER usage instructions 21 Clothing guard 21.1 Overview of terms Side panel guide Back jointed shaft Locking pin Figure 55: Locking pin engages in the locking hole in the side section (view without clothing guard) Figure 52: Back jointed shaft...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Clothing Guard Position

    TRAVELER usage instructions Cord Pull from the middle to the front Figure 58: Cord for pulling the locking pin Figure 60: Mounting bar pinned on the back jointed shaft (shown without drive wheel) Observe: In case you are sitting in the product when removing the clothing guard, you 21.3 Adjusting the clothing guard posi-...

  • Page 29: Clothing Guard Size

    TRAVELER usage instructions Dimensions of the M5 fixing screws wheel arches Slots of the mounting bar Figure 62: M5 fixing screws and slots on the mount- ing bar Figure 64: Dimensions of the wheel arches Now the mounting bar can be brought into po-...

  • Page 30: Drive Wheels

    TRAVELER usage instructions The quick-release axle is equipped with the 22 Drive wheels small standard locking knobs (see previous fig- 22.1 Removing and attaching the drive ure) as standard. The quick-release axle with wheels operation support and large push button can be equipped as an option.

  • Page 31: Checking And Adjusting The Wheel Tracking Of The Drive Wheel

    TRAVELER usage instructions To check the wheel track or the correct posi- tioning of the track spacers, e.g., after chang- ing the position of the wheel plate, proceed as follows: Position the product on a level surface and se- cure the product against rolling away.

  • Page 32: Wheel Camber

    TRAVELER usage instructions If the tyre pressure is too low, the opti- mum functional capability of the knee lever brake is not guaranteed, and an excessively low tyre pressure negatively influences the driving behaviour. Apart from that, there is an increased risk of a flat tyre.

  • Page 33: Wheelbase Extension

    TRAVELER usage instructions 5. Finally release the clamp lever (if present), For changing the drive wheels between the pull the valve attachment off the valve and wheelchair axle and the axle of the wheelbase replace the valve cap. extension, proceed as described Chapter 22.1.

  • Page 34: Caster Wheels

    TRAVELER usage instructions Now you can see the aluminium axle with a 23 Caster wheels hexagon socket (AF 4 mm) in the middle of the 23.1 Replacing the caster wheels axle. This hexagon socket is used to fix the axle in place, while the second M6 axle fixing The following instructions are intended screw (AF 4 mm) is unscrewed.

  • Page 35: Caster Wheels Flapping

    TRAVELER usage instructions When mounting the caster wheel, position the caster wheel with its spacers in the caster wheel fork, hold it in position and insert the M6 axle fixing screw with its washer from the out- side of the product to the inside through the axle of the caster wheel.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Caster Forks

    TRAVELER usage instructions Caster wheel for rotary axle tilted Caster wheel for rotary axle maximum in the direction of travel Max. 4 mm Wheel contact Wheel contact point point Caster length Increased caster length Figure 88: Caster length Figure 89: Increased caster length via the inclination of the caster wheel axle ...

  • Page 37: Caster Forks With Quick-Release Axles

    TRAVELER usage instructions axle can be pulled out from under the caster 23.3.2 Caster forks with quick-release ax- wheel bearing block. The caster fork with quick release axle is re- Aluminium cap moved using the locking knob on the inner side of the caster fork.
  • Page 38 TRAVELER usage instructions  If the front edges of the caster wheel bearing The caster wheel axles are no longer verti- blocks are not standing vertical to the level cal due to a fall or an impact. ground, the settings must be adjusted. First, ...

  • Page 39: Footrests

    TRAVELER usage instructions 24.1 Angle adjustment of the footplate M6 fixing screw with washer support The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV The angle of the footplate support can be set...

  • Page 40: Footrest Continuous

    TRAVELER usage instructions Recommended care: Locking pin lever Greasing the footrest support tubes slightly with multi-purpose grease at regular intervals is recommended. 24.3 Footrest continuous To unlock the footrest, release or position perpendicular to the holder Figure 98: Locking bolt lever in standard position, footrest locked;...

  • Page 41: Footrest Folding Up To One Side

    TRAVELER usage instructions 24.4 Footrest folding up to one side Bottom M6 fixing screw with washer (positioning in the slot) Figure 104: Footrest folding up to one side, stand- ard position Figure 103: Bottom M6 fixing screw can be posi-...
  • Page 42 TRAVELER usage instructions one of the fixing screws or both fixing screws can be moved in their position. Top M6 fixing screw with washer (positioning in the hole grid) Support tube Figure 109: Top M6 fixing screw (AF 4 mm) can be...

  • Page 43: Footrest Folds Up To The Rear With Spring Locking Mechanism

    TRAVELER usage instructions Note: If you want to return the footrest to the stand- With a V-shaped product frame or with a larger ard position again, push it back forwards to the lower leg width at the top than the bottom, it is standard position.

  • Page 44: Divided Footrest

    TRAVELER usage instructions the footrest support plate therefore have to be opened before starting to adjust the lower leg length. View the procedure in Chapter 24.1. Top M6 fixing screw with washer (positioning in the 24.6 Divided footrest hole grid)

  • Page 45: Swing Away Footrest

    TRAVELER usage instructions support plates can be moved back to the cor- To remove the footrest parts, place the locking rect position by opening the M6 fastening pin lever vertical to the bracket towards the clamp screws (AF 5 mm) on the footrest sup- front on both sides and then pull both footrest port plates.

  • Page 46: Safety Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions Anti-tipping support adapter M6 fixing screw with washer Anti-tipping wheel Anti-tipping bar Figure 123: Anti-tipping support 25.1 Operating and passive position Figure 122: M6 fixing screw with washer to adjust the lower leg length To overcome an obstacle, the anti-tipping sup-...
  • Page 47 TRAVELER usage instructions M6 fixing screw engaged in the recess of the anti-tipping support adapter Figure 127: Anti-tipping support engaged correctly To move the anti-tipping support into the passive position, press the anti-tipping bar downwards and swivel this to the inside under- Figure 125: Passive position of anti-tipping support neath the seating area.

  • Page 48: Removing And Attaching The Anti-Tipping Support

    TRAVELER usage instructions 25.2 Removing and attaching the anti- This must be removed first for the height ad- justment of the anti-tipping support (see Chap- tipping support ter 25.2). Then the footstep pin is removed us- ing the M6 fixing screw (AF 4 mm), to which the tension spring is secured at the bottom.

  • Page 49: Safety Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions The lower edge of the anti-tipping wheels may not be more than 5 cm from the ground. If a larger gap is required or necessary, then you need to work with your therapists and doctors to practice and learn to handle the increased Inlet risk of tipping.

  • Page 50: Setting The Brake

    TRAVELER usage instructions The brake is closed by pushing the brake 26.1.2 Setting the brake lever forwards and downwards. In the closed The following instructions are intended position, the brake pin pushes the tyre in by for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- approx.
  • Page 51 TRAVELER usage instructions Brake holding M5 joint screws rail Figure 139: M5 joint screws for setting the actuating Figure 138: Distance between the brake pin and force of the brake lever tyre of approx. 3 to max. 4 mm with the brake...

  • Page 52: Drum Brake

    TRAVELER usage instructions 26.2 Drum brake 27 Push handles 27.1 Back tube with integrated handles Figure 141: Drum brake Figure 143: Back tube with integrated handles With these push handles, there is no option for adjustment and no possibility to remove the handle.

  • Page 53: Push Handles, Horizontally Screwed In Back Tube

    TRAVELER usage instructions To install the push handles, place these in the 27.4 Safety push handles with continu- back tube and insert the M6 fixing screws (AF ous height adjustment 4 mm) (with washers) into the each of the holes of the back tube and push handle.

  • Page 54: Safety Push Handles Back-Positioned

    TRAVELER usage instructions Quick release lever Pull the clamp lever out vertically to the rotary axle Figure 148: Put the clamp lever in another angle po- sition by pulling out Open To remove the push handles, turn the clamp Figure 149: Closed quick release lever lever out on each side (by turning anti-clock- wise).

  • Page 55: Safety Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions 27.6 Safety instructions 28.2 Restraint systems With the wheelchair restraint system, elements After every adjustment or after reattach- are designated that are used to secure the ment following removal, check that the push wheelchair in the vehicle. Persons in wheel- handles are firmly attached in position.

  • Page 56: Marking

    TRAVELER usage instructions The occupant restraint system comprises: 28.3 Marking  Lap belt with lock (e.g. manufacturer Wheelchairs tested according to ISO 7176-19 Schnierle Safety Belts GmbH). and approved for transporting passengers in motor vehicles are marked with the following...

  • Page 57: Handling Instructions And Positioning The Wheelchair In The Vehicle

    TRAVELER usage instructions Fastenings for wheelchairs without transport restraint system: The fastening points for loops are marked with the above described karabiner symbol. The wheelchair restraint system fasteners must be fastened exclusively in the marked locations and must always be at- tached symmetrically on both sides of the wheelchair.
  • Page 58 TRAVELER usage instructions system must be observed in the following guidelines and safety instructions. The wheelchair must only be transported in the direction of travel in the vehicle, as it was tested facing forwards in the direction of travel according to ISO 7176-19.
  • Page 59 TRAVELER usage instructions Recommendation: The diagonal shoulder belt should be con- nected directly to the latch plate of the transport restraint system lap belt, not to the latch plate provided in the vehicle. Figure 167: Run of the retractors at the front with...

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    TRAVELER usage instructions to prevent injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. Wheelchairs and restraint systems that have been exposed to an impact must be re- placed. They may no longer be used as a seat or for securing in motor vehicles.

  • Page 61: Securing The Product In A Vehicle (Without A Person)

    TRAVELER usage instructions 30.3 Securing the product in a vehicle 30.4 Passenger transport over obsta- (without a person) cles in the product To reduce weight, individual components such If the product with its user needs to be as the caster forks with caster wheels and the...

  • Page 62: Malfunctions

    TRAVELER usage instructions 4. The helpers then stand on the next step Clean your product with water, solvent or down and repeat the process until they neutral cleaning agents. To prevent scratching reach the end. or fading of the coating or the anodised parts, 5.

  • Page 63: Service Schedules

    TRAVELER usage instructions Tightening torques and securing details for fas- The initial inspection is performed six weeks tening elements as shown in the table in Chap- after delivery. The maintenance schedule can ter 38 must be observed. be found in the inspection lists in Chapter 41.

  • Page 64: Re-Use

    TRAVELER usage instructions (this may also include the cleaning or disinfec- These preparations will be performed by tion of the product before the disposal). PRO ACTIV or the rehabilitation specialist dealer as part of the technical safety check. In the following text, you will find a description...

  • Page 65: Liability

    TRAVELER usage instructions Any modifications to the product which have not been expressly approved by PRO ACTIV will invalidate the warranty. Such modifications can lead to unforeseeable safety risks and are therefore not permitted. 37 Liability As the manufacturer of the product, PRO AC- TIV is not responsible for its safety if: ...

  • Page 66: Appendix: Tightening Torques, Securing Details And Tools

    TRAVELER usage instructions 38 Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools The following table shows the torques for shaft screws with a metric standard thread (valid providing the drawing, assembly, or usage instructions do not state different values!): Tightening torque Ma in Nm depending on the screw strength Dimension Strength 8.8...

  • Page 67: Appendix: Medical Product Passport/Record Of Training

    TRAVELER usage instructions 39 Appendix: Medical product passport/record of training Product specifications: Serial number: Customer data: Surname, forename: Street: Postcode, city: Phone: Paying organisation: Training carried out by: Rehabilitation specialist dealer PRO ACTIV Field Representative/ Product Adviser Stamp / Date / Rehabilitation specialist dealer's signature...

  • Page 68: Appendix: Hand-Over Certificate

    TRAVELER usage instructions 40 Appendix: Hand-over certificate 40.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use Com- Topics Remarks pleted/ful- filled The product is suitable for the customer based on their own judgement and the customer information received regarding the disability-related re- strictions.

  • Page 69: Check List For Training The User

    TRAVELER usage instructions 40.2 Check list for training the user Com- Topics pleted/ful- filled All mechanical function control elements were explained and their function demonstrated. Use of the brakes was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and / or their assistant.

  • Page 70: Appendix: Inspection Lists

    TRAVELER usage instructions 41 Appendix: Inspection lists Initial inspection: after 6 weeks not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated (tightening torque 70 Nm)
  • Page 71 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 72 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 73 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 74 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 75 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 76 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 77 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 78 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 79 TRAVELER usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
  • Page 80 TRAVELER usage instructions Your rehabilitation specialist dealer: PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH Im Hofstätt 11 D-72359 Dotternhausen – Germany Phone +49 7427 9480-0 Fax +49 7427 9480-7025 Email: info@proactiv-gmbh.de www.proactiv-gmbh.com...

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