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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Standard arm supports ........................Adjustable arm supports ........................Tray ..............................Canopy adapter ..........................Rain cover ............................Summer/winter slip sack ........................6.10 Seat insert, small ..........................6.11 Delivery without padding ........................6.12 Frame padding ........................... 6.13 Padding for the leg support ........................Kimba...
  • Page 4 ................................10.1 Disposal information ..........................10.2 Information on re-use ........................... Legal information .............................. 11.1 Liability .............................. 11.2 Warranty ............................11.3 Lifetime .............................. Technical data ..............................Appendices ................................ 13.1 Required tools ............................ 13.2 Torque values of the screw connections ....................Kimba...

  • 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 Kimba...

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    Instructions for use for accessories (depending on equipment) 4.2 Options The functionality and operation of the options are described in more detail in the instructions for use (user). All of the available options/accessories are listed on the order form. Kimba...

  • Page 7: Storage

    In the direction of travel (see fig. 1, example for Kimba outdoor mobility base) • Opposite to the direction of travel (see fig. 2, example for Kimba outdoor mobility base) b) Attaching the seating unit 1) First place the seating unit on the rear tube of the seat adapter at an angle of approx. 45° (see fig. 3).
  • Page 8 3) Stand next to the seating unit and hold the upper area of the back support with one hand. 4) Pull the release lever located below the seating unit upwards (see fig. 7, item 1). 5) Tilt the seat backwards (see fig. 7, item 2) at an angle of approx. 45° and then lift it up and out. Kimba...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Padding

    2) Push the seat pad under the supports at the sides (see fig. 11, item 1). 3) Attach the rubber bands on the left and right sides of the leg support (see fig. 11, item 2). 6 Installing options/accessories INFORMATION Please also observe the adjustment instructions in the section "Settings" (see page 30 ff.). Kimba...

  • Page 10: Headrests

    3) Align the shaped plate so the bore holes of the shaped plate and the adapter are in a straight line (see fig. 13, see fig. 14). 4) Insert and tighten the Allen head screws to 5 Nm. 5) Check that the support is securely attached. INFORMATION: For information on adjusting the angle of inclination, see page 33. Kimba...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Head Support Holder

    3) Push the connecting bridges together (see fig. 16, item 2). 4) Put on a washer (see fig. 17, item 1) and screw the connecting bridges together using the thumbscrew (see fig. 18, item 1). 5) Mount the assembly on the back support (see page 11). Kimba...

  • Page 12: Positioning Belts

    3) Put on the washer and cap nut from the inside. Do not fully tighten yet. 4) Take hold of the D-ring (see fig. 19, item 3). 5) Twist the D-ring inwards until it lies over the large bore hole (see fig. 19, item 4). 6) Tighten the washer and cap nut. Kimba...

  • Page 13: Lap Belts

    8) Pull the end of the belt through the buckle (see fig. 21, no. 1). → If the buckle (see fig. 20, no. 4) can be closed when it lies in the centre of the seat, the lap belt has been moun­ ted properly. Kimba...

  • Page 14: Two-Point Lap Belt With Plastic Buckle

    5) Thread the ends of the belt through the three-slot mounting brackets (see fig. 28). Adjust the belt length and tighten the belt. 6) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends and seal the loose ends by applying heat (e.g. with a lighter). Kimba...

  • Page 15: Four-Point Lap Belt With Plastic Buckle

    Installing options/accessories Front Rear 6.2.2.3 Four-point lap belt with plastic buckle 1 Four-point lap belt 4 Mounting material 2 Upper belts 5 Three-slot mounting brackets, 50 mm 3 Positioning belts Kimba...

  • Page 16: Groin Strap

    6) Thread the ends of the belt through the three-slot mounting brackets (see fig. 28). Adjust the belt length and tighten the belt. 7) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends and seal the loose ends by applying heat (e.g. with a lighter). Front Rear 6.2.2.4 Groin strap Kimba...
  • Page 17 (see fig. 33, item 2; see fig. 34). Use the screws and wing nuts to adjust the seat depth and seat width. 5) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends of the long attachment strap and seal the loose ends by applying heat (e.g. with a lighter). Kimba...

  • Page 18: Harness For The Upper Body

    INFORMATION: Assembly of the lap belt component with strap guides is possible as an alternative. To do so, see the next section under "b) Mounting lap belts". → If the buckle (see fig. 35, item 7) can be closed when it lies in the centre of the seat, the four-point belt has been mounted properly. Kimba...

  • Page 19: Five-Point Belt

    Installing options/accessories 6.2.3.2 Five-point belt Kimba...
  • Page 20 (see fig. 39, item 5) through the buckle behind the seat (see fig. 41, see fig. 42, see fig. 43). INFORMATION: Make sure not to push the plastic part beyond the guide in the metal part. 8) Finally, thread the right lap belt through the plastic loop again. Kimba...

  • Page 21: Harness For The Upper Body

    ► To put the product on and adjust it correctly, follow the information in these instructions for use so that the user cannot slide into a hazardous position. INFORMATION Note the instructions for use and possible application errors (see page 18, four-point belts), which apply here too. Kimba...
  • Page 22 (see fig. 48, item 2). Attach the straps in the lower clips at the rear (see fig. 49, item 2). 5) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends of the attachment straps and seal the loose ends by applying heat (e.g. with a lighter). Kimba...

  • Page 23: Positioning Vest

    ► To put the product on and adjust it correctly, follow the information in these instructions for use so that the user cannot slide into a hazardous position. INFORMATION Note the instructions for use and possible application errors (see page 18, four-point belts), which apply here too. Kimba...

  • Page 24: Positioning Aids

    2) Put the respective mounting screws through the slotted hole in the thoracic support and the back support (see fig. 53, item 1; see fig. 54, item 1). 3) Fasten the thoracic supports on the rear of the back support using knurled nuts. 4) If necessary, adjust the width and height. Tighten the knurled nuts. Kimba...

  • Page 25: Abductor

    INFORMATION: When using a slip sack, make a cut in it in the specified spot (see page 29), insert the slip sack and fasten the pommel with screws. 3) Adjust the depth of the pommel if necessary (see fig. 57, arrow). 4) Screw the pommel extension and pommel together firmly. Kimba...

  • Page 26: Neck Support

    3) Affix the supplied hook-and-loop straps for securing the lumbar support pad on the back support (see fig. 62) or use existing hook-and-loop straps. 4) Fasten the lumbar support pad with hook-and-loop. 5) Pull the top of the back support pad over the back support and close the zip. Kimba...

  • Page 27: Hook-And-Loop Foot Straps

    4) Put the screws through the slotted holes in the arm support holder and hip support (see fig. 65, item 2). Pre- adjust the arm support holder and tighten the screws (see fig. 65, item 3/2). 5) Mount the second arm support at the same height. Kimba...

  • Page 28: Tray

    8) If necessary: Install the thoracic supports (see page 24). Mount all options that were removed. 9) Attach the back support pad. 6.8 Rain cover The installation is usually carried out by the user's attendant. For mounting information, see the instructions for use (user). Kimba...

  • Page 29: Summer/Winter Slip Sack

    Note that the Kimba seating unit always has to be delivered and used with padding. 6.12 Frame padding For mounting information, see the instructions for use of the Kimba, Kimba Cross and Kimba Inline outdoor mobil­ ity bases – reference number 647H1655=*.

  • Page 30: Anti-Slip Lining

    ► Unless expressly described, you may not change any settings with a person sitting in the product. ► Secure the user against falling out during all tests. ► Before testing setting changes with the user seated, firmly tighten all screw connections. ► Check for safe function before delivering the product. Kimba...

  • Page 31: Basic Functions

    7.2.2 Adjusting the seat width 1) Loosen the wing nuts on the underside of the seat (see fig. 77, item 1). 2) Adjust the seat width by moving the hip supports (see fig. 78). Abducted settings are possible as well. 3) Firmly tighten the wing nuts. Kimba...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Back Support Height

    3) Adjust the distance by moving the supports in the slotted holes (see fig. 80, item 1). 4) The height of the supports can only be adjusted by changing the back support height (see page 32). 5) Tighten the knurled nuts. 6) Close the zip at the top of the pad (see fig. 8). Kimba...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Integrated Head Support

    To mount the head support: see page 10 7.3.3.1 Adjusting the angle of inclination 1) Loosen the Allen head screws (see fig. 83, no. 1). 2) Adjust the angle of inclination. 3) Tighten the Allen head screws to 5 Nm (see fig. 83, no. 1). Kimba...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Width: Head Support, Three-Piece, Angle-Adjustable

    1) Open the hook-and-loop closure on the cover and remove the cover (see fig. 85). 2) Position the wedge in the centre directly on the foam material (see fig. 86). 3) Put on the cover and fasten the hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 85). Kimba...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Head Support Position

    ► The shoulder belt must run over the user’s shoulder. If this is not possible, the user must not be transported in this position in a motor vehicle. 7.4.1 Adjusting lap belts The following adjustment tasks are described in more detail in the included instructions for use (user): • Adjusting the 2-point lap belt • Adjusting the four-point lap belt Kimba...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Groin Strap

    INFORMATION: If necessary, you can adjust the height of the supports by shifting the mounting screws in the slotted hole of the back support. 3) Tighten the knurled nuts. 7.5.2 Adjusting the pommel The pommel can be adjusted as follows: Kimba...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Neck Support

    → Adjust the height of the heel guide. → Firmly tighten the screws on the heel guide. → Check whether the leg support can be folded up or down without difficulty. If not, continue adjusting until the leg support can be folded readily. Kimba...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Leg Support Angle

    Tipping over, falling of the user due to lack of knowledge ► Instruct the user or the attendant in the proper use of the product when handing it over. The following steps must be performed for the safe delivery of the product: Kimba...

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Repair

    11.3 Lifetime Expected lifetime: 4 years The design, manufacturing and requirements for the intended use of the product are based on the expected life­ time. These also include the requirements for maintenance, ensuring effectiveness and the safety of the product. Kimba...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

     With seat depth reducer option: 80°–160°.  With back support angle limiter option: 80°–130°.  May be limited by the push bar setting on the Kimba Home mobility base (470G71=900* Kimba).  This leg support is offered only for size 1.  Please note: The maximum user weight for the seating unit depends on the maximum load for the outdoor mobil­...

  • Page 41: Appendices

    The following tools are required for adjustments and maintenance work: • Allen wrenches in sizes 2.5 – 6 (sizes 3 – 6 included in 481C08=ST010 tool kit) • Ring and open-ended spanners in sizes 8 – 12 • Rivet gun (for rivets up to ø 5 mm) 13.2 Torque values of the screw connections Unless otherwise specified, hand-tighten screw connections. Kimba...
  • Page 42 Kimba...
  • Page 43 FI: T +35 8 10 400 6940 · DK: T +45 70 22 32 74 info@ottobock.com.co · www.ottobock.com.co T +387 33 255-405 · F +387 33 255-401 To order: order@ottobock.se obadria@bih.net.ba · www.ottobockadria.com.ba Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Inquiries: info@ottobock.se Prolongación Calle 18 No. 178-A professionals.ottobock.se Otto Bock Bulgaria Ltd.
  • Page 44 Ihr Fachhändler | Your specialist dealer Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee/Germany www.ottobock.com...

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