Crutch holder with hook-and-loop fastening strap ................... 7.16 Disassembly and transport ........................7.17 Use in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility ..............7.17.1 Required accessories .......................... 7.17.2 Using the product in a vehicle ....................... 7.17.3 Restrictions for use ..........................Start M1...
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Maintenance intervals .......................... Maintenance tasks ..........................Disposal ................................Disposal information ..........................Legal information .............................. 10.1 Liability .............................. 10.2 Warranty ............................10.3 Service life ............................Technical data ..............................Appendices ................................ 12.1 Threshold values for wheelchairs transportable by train ................Start M1...
Ottobock assumes no liability for combinations with medical devices and/or accessories from other manufacturers not included in the modular system. Combinations based on a combination agreement that have been evaluated for effectiveness and safety are an exception to this. Start M1...
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications There are no known contraindications given proper use. 3 Product description 3.1 Function The wheelchair is intended exclusively for transporting one person on the seat. The wheelchair can be used on solid ground both indoors and outdoors. Start M1...
Product description 3.2 Product overview Start M1 – version with standard back support upholstery 1 Back support, back support upholstery 8 Release button for quick-release axle 2 Side panel with forearm support 9 Drive wheel adapter 3 Seat cushion 10 Frame...
► Pay attention not to pinch parts of your body at the wheel lock lever or between the side or frame parts. CAUTION Heat development when braking with handrims Burns due to insufficient hand protection ► Wear wheelchair gloves when travelling at high speeds. Start M1...
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User may fall or tip over due to driving error ► Only cross railway systems and railway tracks in the designated areas. ► Negotiate level crossings so the caster wheels of the product cannot get caught in the gap between the rail and the road surface. Start M1...
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► Please note that certain accessories and add-on components will reduce the remaining load capacity. WARNING Exceeding the service life Serious injuries due to failure to observe the manufacturer’s requirements ► Using the product beyond the specified expected service life leads to increased residual risk. ► Observe the specified service life. Start M1...
C Maximum load (see section “Technical data”) D Manufacturer information/address E Serial number F Manufacturing date G Manufacturer’s article number for the product variant H WARNING! Read the instructions for use before using the product. Observe important safety-related information (e.g. warnings, precautions). Start M1...
Tyres contain chemical substances that can react with other chemical substances (such as cleaning agents, acids, etc.). 6 Preparation for use 6.1 Assembly CAUTION Exposed pinch points Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling ► When folding the wheelchair out or together, only grip by the specified components. Start M1...
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4) If necessary: Pull the part of the flap that can be fastened forwards and fasten tightly to the seat upholstery (see fig. 4). 5) If necessary: Fit the seat cushion. The seat cushion is secured against sliding by being pressed on to the hook-and-loop fastener (). Start M1...
1) Hold the leg support 90° out to the side and insert it into the leg support retainer (see fig. 6, item 1/2). 2) Swing the leg support into the direction of travel until it engages. 3) Fold the foot plate down. Start M1...
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3) Let go of the release lever. The leg support will automatically snap into place in the next free position. Fastening the calf strap 1) Open all hook-and-loop closures. 2) Thread the calf strap through the eyelet on the foot plate (see fig. 11). Start M1...
The seat cushion ensures pressure relief during use of the wheelchair. The seat upholstery and back support upholstery/back support pad can be removed from the wheelchair for clean ing. Removing the seat upholstery 1) Remove the Phillips head screws on each side (see fig. 14, item 1). Start M1...
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2) Fold down the back support pad and secure it to the upholstery straps with the hook-and-loop fasteners (see fig. 16). 3) Pull the part of the flap that can be fastened forward and attach it to the seat upholstery with the hook-and-loop fastener (see fig. 4). Start M1...
Plug-on side panels can also be removed from the wheelchair. Depending on the equipment, the following side panels can be installed: • Version 1: Side panel with height-adjustable forearm support (see fig. 19) Version 2: Side panel with height-adjustable forearm support (see fig. 20) • Start M1...
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Installing the plug-on side panels 1) Insert the side panel in the adapter. 2) Press in the pushbutton and allow the side panel to engage in the adapter (see fig. 23). 3) Fold the side panel forward and lock it. Start M1...
► For changing wheels, set the wheelchair onto a solid surface. ► To change the wheels, secure the wheelchair against tipping over or rolling away. ► If the drive wheel does not lock securely or has too much sideways play, contact the qualified personnel promptly. Start M1...
► Regularly inspect the caster wheels and caster forks for damage. ► Regularly clean and oil the caster wheel axles and the threaded axles on the caster forks, especially in case of stiffness. ► Inform the responsible qualified personnel in case of permanent changes to the driving characteristics. Start M1...
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 27). → The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel. 2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig. 28). → The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel. Start M1...
1) Pull the handle of the wheel lock lever extension up and fold it away to the front (see fig. 31, item 1/2). 2) To engage the handle of the wheel lock lever extension, pull up on the handle and then push it down onto the wheel lock lever (see fig. 32, item 1/2). Start M1...
→ The anti-tipper is activated. Deactivation 1) Depress the spring button on the upper tube section of the anti-tipper (see fig. 33, item 1). 2) Rotate the anti-tipper upwards by 180° (see fig. 33, item 2). 3) Allow the spring button to engage. Start M1...
(if physiologically possible). 3) Close the buckle. 4) The lap belt should be at an angle of about 60° to the seat bottom. The belt strap should run across the thighs in front of the pelvic bones (see fig. 35). Start M1...
2) The first attendant holds the wheelchair in a stable position so that the drive wheels are relieved in turn. 3) The second attendant carefully removes the first and second drive wheel one after the other. → The wheelchair can now be pushed on the transport wheels (see fig. 37). Start M1...
2) If necessary: Detach the seat cushion from the hook-and-loop fastener. 3) Pull up the seat upholstery until the wheelchair folds together (see fig. 40). Fasten the safety strap (not illus trated). 4) Remove the drive wheels (see Page 20). 5) Place the disassembled wheelchair in the vehicle (see fig. 41). Start M1...
Four belt loops are necessary in order to use the product as a transport seat in a vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility (tested according to ISO 10542-1 or comparable test standards). The qualified personnel who fitted the wheelchair can provide more information. Required materials • 4 belt loops (e.g. from Unwin Safety Systems, Q’Straint) Start M1...
5) Engage the hook of the respective vehicle side wheelchair restraint belt in the belt loop (see fig. 45, item 2). 6) Tighten the vehicle side wheelchair restraint belts at the front and rear as firmly as possible. → The product showing the correct positioning of the attachment straps (see fig. 46). Start M1...
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4) Secure the shoulder belt on the mounting point/pin provided on the lap belt (not illustrated). 5) Fold the side panels forward again. → The restraint lap belt is pulled through and fastened. → The belt runs respectively between the side panel and seat cushion. Start M1...
NOTICE! The caster head cover must fit firmly so that no grease can be washed out of the ball bear ings or displaced by compressed air. Otherwise damage to the bearing would result. 3) Wash the wheelchair at max. 60 °C (140 °F) for max. 10 minutes. 4) If necessary: Remove all components in which water has accumulated. Start M1...
Do not expose the belts to direct heat (e.g. sunshine, stove or radiator). • Do not iron or bleach the belts. 7.18.2 Disinfection 1) Thoroughly clean the pads and handles before disinfecting. 2) Wipe all parts of the wheelchair with a disinfectant. Start M1...
If the wheelchair becomes wet, it should be rubbed dry again. 9 Disposal 9.1 Disposal information Return the product to the specialist dealer for disposal. All components of the product must be disposed of properly in accordance with the respective national environ mental regulations. Start M1...
– cannot be adjusted in the mm range but only in increments of approx. 0.5 cm or 1 cm. ► Note that the values achieved during adjustment may deviate from the values specified below. The deviation can be ±10 mm and ±2°. General information Start M1 Max. load (in kg) Weight [kg] from approx. 14.7 (for seat width of 430 mm)
Appendices Start M1 Minimum Maximum Effective seat width [mm] Front seat height [mm] Rear seat height [mm] Back support angle [°] Back support height [mm] Distance from leg support to seat [mm] Distance from arm support to seat [mm] Drive wheel size ["] Caster wheel size ["]...
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