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  • Page 1 Ventus Instructions for use (qualified personnel) ..............
  • Page 2 Ventus...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the side panels ........................6.8.1 Adjusting the “height-adjustable” arm support ..................6.8.2 Adjusting the “padded” arm support ...................... 6.8.3 Adjusting the “standard” and “clothing guard” side panels ............... 6.8.4 Installing and adjusting the swivel unit and forearm supports ..............Ventus...
  • Page 4 Disposal ................................Disposal information ..........................Information on re-use ........................... Legal information .............................. 10.1 Liability .............................. 10.2 Warranty ............................10.3 Service life ............................Technical data ..............................Appendices ................................ 12.1 Required tools ............................ 12.2 Torque values of the screw connections ....................Ventus...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    (see inside or outside of rear cover for addresses). 3 Safety 3.1 Explanation of warning symbols Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury. WARNING Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury. CAUTION Warning regarding possible technical damage. NOTICE Ventus...

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    The product has not been approved by the manufacturer for use as a seat in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility Manufacturer’s reference number for the product variant 3),1) K Serial number (PI) L Global Trade Item Number (DI) Ventus...

  • Page 7: Delivery

    2) If necessary, position the backrest upright and allow the latch to engage. 3) Rotate the side panels into position and insert them into the side panel supports. 4) If necessary, insert the calf strap. 5) Place the cushion on the seat. Ventus...

  • Page 8: Settings

    Incorrect mounting of the camber module Tipping over, falling of the user due to lack of adhesion ► Do not pull the camber module out too far. During installation the whole camber module must be fully enclosed by the clamping fixture. Ventus...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Depth Of The Drive Wheels

    Following adjustment, the track of the rear wheel, the caster journal angle and the knee lever wheel lock must be checked and, if necessary, readjusted (refer to the corresponding section). 6.2.1.2 Adjusting sliders with shock absorber system Adjustment is done in the same way as for sliders without a shock absorber system. Ventus...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Seat Height And Seat Inclination

    4) Remove the spacers and place them in the required positions on the perforated plate (see fig. 7). Ensure the height settings are the same. Only if necessary: Turn the spacers (see fig. 8). 5) Hold the axle assembly with clamping flange to the perforated plates at the same height (see fig. 6, item 2). Ventus...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Drive Wheel Camber

    The modular system of the product offers camber options for different sloped settings of the drive wheels (0° and 3°: see fig. 9, item 1; 6° and 9°: see fig. 9, item 2). 1) Remove the wheels. 2) Place the wheelchair upside down. Ventus...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Track Width (Additional Adjustment)

    The 0° and 3° camber modules (see fig. 9, item 1) can slide in the clamping flange for adjusting the track width. With the 6° and 9° camber modules (see fig. 9, item 2), the track is changed by adjusting the screwed in fitting (see fig. 16, item 1). Adjusting camber module 0°/3° 1) Remove the wheels. 2) Place the wheelchair upside down. Ventus...
  • Page 13 5) Slightly tighten the counter nut on the fitting. 6) Adjust the track width in the same fashion on the other camber module. 7) Attach the wheels. 8) Make the track adjustments (see Page 14). 9) Tighten the counter nut to 50 Nm (see fig. 16, item 2). Ventus...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Track

    1) Hold the quick-release axle by the head (wrench size: 19 mm) and by the tip (wrench size: 11 mm) with a ring and open-ended wrench respectively. 2) Adjust the play by turning the nut on the end of the quick-release axle (see fig. 19, item 1) in or out. Ventus...

  • Page 15: Adjustments In The Case Of A Wheelbase Extension

    CAUTION: Risk of falling, tipping over. If the wheelbase extension is used in combination with a double axle, there is no braking function available when the drive wheels are moved to the drive axle (e.g. for adaptation to a handbike). Inform the user. Ventus...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Caster Wheels

    2) Slightly loosen the hexagon head screws on the inner side of the frame (see fig. 26, item 1/2). If necessary, loosen and move the front screw (see fig. 26, item 1). 3) Remove the protective cap (see fig. 27, item 1). 4) Slightly loosen the Allen head screw on the eccentric (see fig. 27, item 2). Ventus...
  • Page 17 9) Tighten the hexagon head screws on the inner side of the frame to 23 Nm (not illustrated). 10) Replace all covers (not illustrated). → The caster wheel axle on each of the two caster wheel adapters must be positioned vertically. Ventus...

  • Page 18: Changing The Installation Position Of The Caster Wheels

    → Once changed, the left and right caster wheels must have the same vertical position in the caster fork. → Once the anterior seat height has been adjusted, the rear wheel tracking (see Page 14) and the caster journal angle (see Page 16) must be checked and adjusted if required. Ventus...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Wheel Locks

    → The scissor wheel lock must not hit the frame when it is open (see fig. 34). → It must be possible to operate the wheel lock evenly and easily on both sides. → The wheel lock bolt must lock the drive wheel securely when stationary (see fig. 35). Ventus...

  • Page 20: Special Requirements For Adjustments

    3) Rotate the counter nuts against the heads of the set screws (see fig. 36, item 3). 4) Screw in the set screws by hand (see fig. 36, item 4). 5) Adjust the back plate on both sides. Two settings are available (see fig. 37, item 3). 6) Reattach the mounting screws and tighten them (see fig. 37, item 1/2). Ventus...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Push Handles

    2) Fold the seat pad forwards away from the hook-and-loop fastener (see fig. 40, item 1). 3) Pull the flap of the backrest pad off the hook-and-loop fastener (see fig. 40, item 2) and let it hang down. 4) Remove the backrest pad. Ventus...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Seat Upholstery

    (see fig. 40, item 2). INFORMATION: The part of the flap that can be fastened prevents sliding or falling through the gaps between the straps and protects against draughts. Ventus...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Leg Supports

    2) Select the right holes on the adjustment circle for the desired positioning (see fig. 47, item 5). 3) Tighten the lower mounting screws to 5 Nm (see fig. 47, item 1). INFORMATION: After every adjustment to the depth position, the angle of the plate must be adapted. Ventus...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Support Angle

    1) Press in the release button on the inner side of the side panel (see fig. 52, item 1). 2) Slide the armrest to the desired position (see fig. 52, item 2). 3) Let go of the release button. → The armrest locks into place automatically. Ventus...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The "Padded" Arm Support

    Note that the side panels may have to be replaced after major changes to the drive wheel position or size (see above). Adjustments can be made. 1) Loosen the Allen head screw on the support bracket (see fig. 57, Pos. 1). 2) Remove and, if necessary, replace the side panel. Ventus...

  • Page 26: Installing And Adjusting The Swivel Unit And Forearm Supports

    1) Remove the Allen head screw on the pivot arm (see fig. 58, item 1). 2) Adjust the length of the pivot arm. 3) Bolt down the pivot arm. The outer edge of the anti-tipper roller has to project beyond the largest diameter of the tyre (##04182). Ventus...

  • Page 27: Installing And Adjusting The Tip-Assist

    The tip-assist can be installed on the accessory mount in the installation position provided (see fig. 62, item 1). 1) Press the spring on the tip-assist (see fig. 62, item 2). 2) Insert the tip-assist into the accessory mount (see fig. 62, item 1). 3) Allow the spring to lock in. Ventus...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Lap Belt

    2) Sideways adjustment: Loosen the mounting screws on the clamping plate and adjust the head support side­ ways (see fig. 64, item 2). 3) Depth adjustment: Loosen the clamping lever and adjust the head support depth (see fig. 64, item 3). 4) Angle adjustment: Loosen the mounting screws on the head support and adjust the angle (see fig. 64, item 4). Ventus...

  • Page 29: Delivery

    (user) are to be used. • The instructions for use (user) must be issued to the user/attendant during handover of the wheelchair. • Depending on equipment: The supplied instructions for use for accessories have to be handed over in addi­ tion. Ventus...

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repair

    – 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°. Ventus...
  • Page 31 Technical data General information Ventus Maximum load capacity [kg] 100 (for seat width 280–440) 140 (for seat width 460–500) Weight [kg] approx. 12.5 (for seat width 440 mm; 4" full rubber caster wheels, 24" hollow rim) Transport weights [kg] Frame: 7.5–8.8 (for seat width: 440 mm;...
  • Page 32 Applicable to push ring attachment, narrow and a 0° camber of the rear wheels (push ring attachment, wide: +20 Increase of the overall width because of the wheel camber setting of the rear wheels [mm] Wheel camber 22" rear wheel 24" rear wheel 25" rear wheel 3° < 60 > 60 Ventus...
  • Page 33 – with shock absorber system [mm] Rear wheel size Axle with camber Shock absorber (medium: see fig. 69, long: see fig. 70) medium long long 22" 0°/3° 410 – 430 410 – 450 450 – 490 6° 400 – 420 400 – 440 440 – 480 Ventus...
  • Page 34 Specified at 0° seat angle, without seat cushion The values indicated are theoretically determined values (max. deviation: 10 mm) Perforated plate installed at the top in the shock absorber (see fig. 70) Perforated plate installed at the bottom in the shock absorber (not pictured) Ventus...
  • Page 35 Technical data Ambient conditions Temperatures and relative humidity Temperature during use [°C (°F)] -10 to +40 (14 to 104) Transport and storage temperature [°C (°F)] -10 to +40 (14 to 104) Relative humidity [%] 45 to 85; non-condensing Ventus...

  • Page 36: Appendices

    12.2 Torque values of the screw connections Unless otherwise specified, screw connections are tightened with the following torque values: • Thread diameter M4: 3 Nm • Thread diameter M5: 5 Nm • Thread diameter M6: 10 Nm • Thread diameter M8: 25 Nm Ventus...
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  • Page 39 · www.ottobock.de 143441 Moscow Region/Krasnogorskiy Rayon info@ottobock.com.co · www.ottobock.com.co Russian Federation Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. T +7 495 564 8360 · F +7 495 564 8363 Brehmstraße 16 · 1110 Wien · Austria Prolongación Calle 18 No. 178-A info@ottobock.ru · www.ottobock.ru F +43 1 5267985...
  • Page 40 Ihr Fachhändler | Your specialist dealer Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee/Germany www.ottobock.com...

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