Table of contents Table of contents Foreword ................................Intended use ................................ Indications for use ..........................Indications, contraindications ......................... Qualification ............................Safety ..................................Explanation of warning symbols ......................General safety instructions ........................Safety Instructions for Assembly ......................Further information ..........................Nameplate ............................
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Table of contents 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 ....................
(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 Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Manufacturer’s reference number for the product variant Serial number (PI) 3),1) K Global Trade Item Number (DI) YYYY = year of manufacture; WW = week of manufacture; PP = production site; XXXX = sequential production number Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
2) Loosen the safety strap by means of the push-button and unfold the wheelchair. 3) Avantgarde Teen VR only: If necessary: Insert the leg supports into the retainer. Fold down the foot plates. 4) Fit the seat cushion. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Changing the drive wheel position can also change the angle between the caster wheel journal and the ground. However, this must always be approx. 90° and thus readjusted accordingly. The knee lever wheel lock also has to be readjusted. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Move downwards • The lower the drive wheel position, the less the seat surface is tilted to the rear • Wheelchair is harder to tip backwards when crossing obstacles Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
The quick-release axle should be set so the wheel is correctly engaged, with no play on the axle. 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. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
6) Tighten the Allen head screw on the eccentric to 8 Nm (see fig. 8, item 3). 7) Tighten the Allen head screws on the inside of the frame to 23 Nm (see fig. 8, item 2). → The threaded axle on each of the two caster wheel adapters must be positioned vertically. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
► Ensure that the user can operate the wheel lock without great effort. The force required to do so must not exceed 60 N. ► Only use original drive wheels with a verified maximum radial out-of-round of 1 mm. This adjustment must be made after the drive wheel has been repositioned or during fine adjustment. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
2) Screw in the adjustment screw (see fig. 14, item 2) until the scraping noise at the rear wheel disappears and the wheel runs freely. 3) Tighten the counter nut (see fig. 14, item 1) until the adjustment screw is fixed. → The braking force of both rear wheels must be adjusted equally. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
1) Slightly loosen the Allen head screw on the locking joint on both sides (see fig. 17, item 1). 2) Position the back support unit at the desired angle. 3) Tighten the Allen head screw on the locking joint to 10 Nm on both sides. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
1) Remove the seat cushion and slightly fold the crossbrace. 2) Loosen the hook-and-loop fastener on the underside of the seat upholstery. 3) Adjust the seat upholstery tension. 4) Close the hook-and-loop fastener. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Adjusting the height of the leg support for short lower leg lengths 1) Loosen the clamping screws (see fig. 22, item 1). 2) Bring the foot plate to the desired position (see fig. 22, item 2). 3) Tighten the clamping screw to 9 Nm. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
(not illustrated). Padded arm support (see fig. 25) 1) Loosen the mounting screw on the locking point (not illustrated). 2) Slide the arm support to the desired position. 3) Tighten the mounting screw. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
8) As needed: Install the seat tube extensions on the rear of the seat tubes. If required, slightly fold the seat, slide the desired extension onto the seat tubes and refit the seat upholstery. 9) Firmly retighten the screws on the frame components. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
► In particular, ensure that the user and/or attendant/care staff knows how to quickly loosen and open the product to avoid delays in case of emergency. Information on the settings can be found in the manufacturer’s instructions for use accompanying each product. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Only after adjustment: Have the brakes (wheel locks) been adjusted correctly? • Only after adjustments: Has the respective caster journal angle been adjusted vertically? • Only after adjustments: Has the anti-tipper been adjusted correctly? Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Detailed information on replacing components as well as information on the required tools can be found in the ser vice manual. 10 Legal information All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary accordingly. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
Maximum permissible inclination [°]/[%] 7/12.3 The specified weights vary according to the selected options and model. Varies according to tyre option; see the marking on the tyre wall. Turning range/turning circle in accordance with ISO 7176-5, 8.11/8.12. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
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The front seat height is dependent on the chosen wheel size, caster fork, and mounting position. Please refer to the seat height table! Rear seat height [mm] Free ratchet position Drive wheel size/tyres (see fig. 32) 20" 22" 24" Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
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Foot plate bar, short Foot plate bar, medi Foot plate bar, long lower leg lengths Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Teen 2 >/= 470 Teen 2 VR >/= 470 --- = Combination not possible. Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
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Position C Position A Position C Position A Between the front and rear axle position, the axle can be adjusted horizontally in increments of 20 mm (see rear frame component, item A, B, C; see fig. 32). Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...
The following tools are required for adjustments and maintenance work: • Allen key 4 – 6 mm • Ring and open-ended wrenches in sizes 10, 12, 19 and 24 • Set of screwdrivers • Mounting aid: spirit level Avantgarde Teen2 T, Avantgarde Teen2 VR...