TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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 ............................
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 18.3.1 Terms, inlets and folding mechanism middle section ..........17 18.3.2 Adaptation via horizontal positioning of the wheel plate ..........18 18.3.3 General instructions ..................... 19 19 Back system ............................. 20 19.1 Backrest angle .......................... 20 19.1.1 Adjustment possibilities with an adjustable backrest ...........
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 24.3 Footrest continuous ........................41 24.4 Footrest folding up to one side ....................42 24.5 Footrest folds up to the rear with spring locking mechanism ........... 44 24.6 Divided footrest ......................... 45 24.7 Swing away footrest ........................
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Preface Conformity/other information Classification Dear Customer, Congratulations on purchasing your new TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo folding PRO ACTIV product. You have bought a quali- frame wheelchairs (referred to as a "product"...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions However, please check the product immediate- about the use and settings of your product as ly upon receipt, preferably in the presence of well as the safety accessories available (e.g. the freight company, for any damage which anti-tipping supports and lap belt).
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions In addition - for safety reasons - the product maintenance/inspection, and repair, as well as may only be operated by people who the safety information in each chapter of these usage instructions.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Dimensions, TRAVELER 4you Ergo: The product is labelled with further symbols Seat width: 33 - 52 cm (stickers): Seat depth: 35 - 48 cm Product not approved as a seat in mo-...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions manoeuvres to match your own abilities and and in case of doubt, have your rehabilitation external circumstances. You will get a feel for specialist dealer assess its condition. how to use the product safely after a short Always ensure that your feet cannot time.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 13 Safety instructions – while the width of a wheelchair) to obstacles and other road users. driving/using Avoid driving on unpaved or loose sur- Note that some parts of your product can faces (e.g.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 14 Safety instructions regarding For overcoming obstacles such as kerbs obstacles or steps, the product needs to be actively tipped. The caster wheel may otherwise jam at right angles to the obstacle and could block.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions es, the manoeuvre may only be performed with the help of an assistant. Use particular caution when approaching stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas. Cord Extreme caution is needed when crossing main roads, intersections and level crossings.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Video Folding function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRULz wPlC8 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...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions itself together a little. Moreover, by active shak- ing and shifting your weight alternately to the right and left and by pressing on the handrims at the same time, the product's size is reduced Wheel plate even more.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Figure 9: Different position gates depending on the equipment of the product and user weight Figure 11: Axle tube fixed in position with position gate (view from outer side of product) Position gate pushed towards aluminium locking nut 3.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 18.2 Adjusting the seat height at the 18.2.2 Adaptation by replacing the caster fork front / angle of seat If the adjustment range of the existing caster If the seat height has to be adjusted, the angle...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions make sure that there is sufficient ground Inlet in the top clearance under the footrest. Experience frame tube shows that this should not be less than 4 cm (see Chapter 24).
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 18.3.2 Adaptation via horizontal position- Long inlet ing of the wheel plate In order to adjust the tipping position, first re- Short inlet move the drive wheels via the quick release Wheel plate axles (see Chapter 22.1) and turn the product...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 5. Then fix both wheel plates again with four M6 fixing screws each and tighten them slightly (2 Nm). 6. Now the length of the folding mechanism middle section must be properly adjusted.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions The adjustment possibility of the backrest an- Extreme settings such as drive wheels gle supports active sitting and ensures for flex- mounted far to the front are only permitted for ibility of the wheelchair user. An example in the...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Stop pin Locking pin Figure 26: Stop pin (view from outer side of product) Figure 24: Locking pin engages in the locking hole in the side section (view from outer side of product,...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Top belt Middle belt Bottom belt Figure 27: Belt system of the adaptable backrest Figure 30: Tensioning loop open completely upholstery with three belts Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a small slack or loosened for a large slack (Fig.
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Pull the rear loop part to the left Figure 36: Step 2: Threading in the belt Figure 33: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back on the back system Figure 37: Step 3: Pulling the belt through...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Figure 43: Step 9: The belt has been fully threaded 19.3 Ergonomic back shell & its setting options Figure 39: Step 5: Returning the belt through the tensioning loop to obtain the required "double The "ergonomic back shell"...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Back tubes Back cross bar Velcro cross-straps Figure 47: Back tubes and back cross bar (view from rear) Figure 45: Ergonomic back shell without back pad- ding with Velcro cross-straps (view from the front)
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Note: Using a seat cushion on the seat system is mandatory. At cold temperatures, the seat Back jointed cushion prevents lower abdomens from under- shaft cooling and protects against dirt and wetness.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions To attach the clothing guard, this is first mounted on the back jointed shaft with the rear side section mount and then the front side section mount is inserted in the "side section Clothing guard mount, bolted".
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 21.4 Adjusting the force required for removing and installing The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilitation specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV To make the removal and installation of the...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions "M6 sprung pressure pieces" Dimensions of the wheel arches visible on "basic body of side section mount" Figure 63: Front side of the spring suspended pres- Figure 65: Dimensions of the wheel arches...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions The quick-release axle is equipped with the 22 Drive wheels small standard locking knobs (see previous 22.1 Removing and attaching the drive figure) as standard. The quick-release axle wheels with operation support and large push but- ton can be equipped as an option.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions axles along the markers. Ideally, the distance between the two drive wheels should be the same size at the front and back. In general it can be said that the distance between the drive wheels at the front may not be larger than at the back.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 3. Make sure that the distance at the front to 22.3 Wheel camber the frame on the right and left is the same. The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita-...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions To check or correct the tyre pressure, Clamp lever proceed as follows: 1. Secure the product to prevent it rolling away. 2. The drive wheel is normally fitted with a car tyre valve. Unscrew the valve cap.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Rear mouth on the wheelchair axle Wheelchair axle Figure 82: Wheelchair axis (view from the inner side of the product) Figure 85: Wheelbase extension attached (view from the inner side of the product)
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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 Increased caster length Caster length Figure 94: Caster length...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions axle can be pulled out from under the caster 23.3.2 Caster forks with quick-release wheel bearing block. axles The caster fork with quick release axle is Aluminium cap removed using the locking knob on the inner side of the caster fork.
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Tool recommendation: The tipping point and/or seat heights have The angle with slider can be ordered from been changed. PRO ACTIV (order number: 8000 901 000). The caster wheel axles are no longer verti- cal due to a fall or an impact.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 24.1 Angle adjustment of the footplate M6 fixing screw support with washer The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Recommended care: Greasing the footrest support tubes slightly with multi-purpose grease at regular intervals is recommended. 24.3 Footrest continuous Figure 104: Slider in the standard position, footrest locked To unlock the footrest, pull the...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 24.4 Footrest folding up to one side Bottom M6 fixing screw with washer (positioning in the slot) Figure 110: Footrest folding up to one side, stand- ard position Figure 109: Bottom M6 fixing screw can be posi-...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions one of the fixing screws or both fixing screws can be moved in their position. Top M6 fixing screw with washer (position- ing in the hole grid) Support tube Figure 115: Top M6 fixing screw (AF 4 mm) can be...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions opened before starting to adjust the lower leg length. View the procedure in Chapter 24.1. Top M6 fixing screw with washer (positioning in 24.6 Divided footrest the hole grid) Support tube Figure 122: Top M6 fixing screw (AF 4 mm) can be...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions rect position by opening the M6 fastening To remove the footrest parts, place the locking clamp screws (AF 5 mm) on the footrest sup- pin lever vertical to the bracket towards the port plates.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions M6 fixing screw Anti-tipping support with washer adapter Anti-tipping bar Anti-tipping wheel Figure 129: Anti-tipping support Figure 128: M6 fixing screw with washer to adjust 25.1 Operating and passive position the lower leg length...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions To move the anti-tipping support into the neath the seating area. Make sure that the operating position, press the anti-tipping bar anti-tipping support is engaged correctly again. downwards and swivel this to the rear. Make...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions To remove the anti-tipping support, the M5 fixing screw (AF 3 mm) is screwed out of the Cord pulled spring retention cap and at the same time, the through upwards cord that is fixed to the tension spring is re- tained.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Radius discs Footstep pins M6 fixing screw Figure 141: M6 fixing screw with radius discs and footstep pin Figure 139: The M5 fixing screw screwed through the end eyelets of the tension spring There is an inlet within the anti-tipping bar that must be adjusted to the new height position.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 25.4 Safety instructions The anti-tipping support is designed ex- clusively to minimise the risk of tipping over backwards. It is not suitable for reducing the risk of tipping forwards or to the side. There is no safety equipment on offer for minimizing these risks.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Hexagon rail Open brake M5 clamp screws Figure 145: Brake closed; to open, pull the brake lever up and rearwards Figure 146: M5 clamp screws on the hexagon rail (view from the inner side of the product) 26.1.2 Setting the brake...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions M5 nuts. For this purpose, you need a slot- 26.2 Integral parking brake ted screwdriver and an open-ended span- 26.2.1 Opening and closing the brake ner (AF 8 mm). The screw is held at the...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 26.2.2 Brake adjustment with standard Brake installation mount The following instructions are intended • for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV Control element rests...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 3. Press the front part of the control element 26.2.3 Brake adjustment for installation to the right or left outwards until the brake with clamping bracket element rests against the tyre. Do not The following instructions are intended close the brake completely.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 5. Tighten the M5 clamp screw (AF 4 mm) to 4 Nm again and, where applicable, the M6 M6 grub screw Clamping clamp screw (AF 5 mm) to 10 Nm. Then bracket...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 27.2 Aluminium push handles fixed in To remove the push handles, turn these coun- ter-clockwise out of the back tube. back tube Screwing out M6 fixing screw with washer Figure 165: Screw the push handle horizontally out...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Note: adjusted. We recommend adjusting both push If the clamp lever knocks against the push handles to the same height. handle when turning it, you can pull the clamp lever out perpendicular to the rotary axle, re-...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions system when using the product as a seat in a If necessary the tension can be adjusted motor vehicle. by turning the quick release lever clockwise until it reaches the end stop.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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 attached symmetrically on both sides of the wheelchair.
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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.
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Recommendation: The diagonal shoulder belt should be connect- ed directly to the latch plate of the transport restraint system lap belt, not to the latch plate provided in the vehicle. Figure 186: Run of the retractors at the front with...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Loose parts of the wheelchair (therapy tray, crutches, etc.) must be removed prior to the journey and stowed securely in the vehicle to prevent injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 4. The helpers then stand on the next step Clean the quick release axles of the drive down and repeat the process until they and caster wheels as well as the ball bearings reach the end.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions In addition to these maintenance tasks/checks Only manufacturer’s original parts may be by the user, PRO ACTIV has prescribed used when ordering spare parts. maintenance tasks to be carried out by the...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 34 Disposal & recycling 35 Re-use At the end of the service life, the product can If your product has been provided to you by be disposed of by PRO ACTIV or your rehabili-...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 36 Warranty 37 Liability PRO ACTIV guarantees that the product was As the manufacturer of the product, free of any defects at the time it was handed PRO ACTIV is not responsible for its safety if: over.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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!):...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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/...
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 40 Appendix: Hand-over certificate 40.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use Completed/ Topics Remarks fulfilled The product is suitable for the customer based on their own judgement and the customer infor- mation received regarding the disability-related restrictions.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions 40.2 Check list for training the user Completed/ Topics fulfilled All mechanical function controls were explained and their function demonstrated. Use of the brakes was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and / or their assistant.
TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo usage instructions Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following heavy use OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated...
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TRAVELER 4all Ergo & 4you Ergo 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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