1.2 The environment and waste disposal 1.3 about this manual 1.4 Vital measures 2. QUICK REFERENCE 3. DESCRIPTION 4. FEATURES OF NETTI 4U COMFORT CED 5. ACCESSORIES 5.1 assembly of Hip-Belt 6. ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENT 6.1 unpacking 6.2 main wheel 6.3 Front castors...
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6.15 adjusting the brakes 6.16 Push bow 6.17 seat angle/tilt 6.18 Back rest angle 7. MANOEUVERING THE WHEELCHAIR 7.1 General about driving and parking 7.2 Driving techniques - step up 7.3 Driving techniques - step down 7.4 Driving techniques - slope 7.5 Driving techniques - up stairs 7.6 Driving techniques - Down stairs 7.7 Transfer...
1. INTRODUCTION Netti 4U Comfort CED is a comfort wheelchair meant for both indoor and outdoor use. It is tested and approved to EN 12183:1999. The tests were carried out by TÜV Product Service GmbH in Germany. It is also tested and approved to crash test ISO/FDIS 7176/19.
1.3 About this manual 1.1 Quality and durability I n order to avoid damages while using the The netti 4u Comfort CeD wheelchair is tested at TÜV Product service GmbH in netti 4u Comfort CeD wheelchair, please read Germany, following the european standard this manual carefully before starting to use en 12183:1999.
1.4 Vital measures netti 4u Comfort CeD is a comfort wheelchair designed for both outdoor and indoor use. It is tested and approved to en 12183:1999. The tests were carried out by TÜV Product service GmbH in Germany. Specifications varies between countries.
It gives a brief introduction to the use and care of the never stand on the foot supports due Netti 4U Comfort CED wheelchair. to risk of tipping forwards. The quick reference is not a replacement...
3. DesCrIPTIOn standard version* 1. lock for push bow 2. release handle 3. Push bow 4. Head support bracket 5. angle and depth adjustment for head support 6. Head support 7. Back rest 8. arm support with pad 9. seati cushion 10.
4. FEATURES OF NETTI 4U COMFORT CED Accessories Standard SEAT SEAT • Trays & reading stand for trays (See chapter 5) • Pressure distributive cushion • Hip belts (See chapter 5) • Tilt -5° to +20° • Adjustable depth of 7.5 cm...
5. Accessories Backrest Cushions Belts many to choose from. several variants: Please contact your Hip belts with or dealer. without uphols- tery and with Spoke protectors plastic lock or For 20”, 22” and 24”. car lock. Black or transparent is (see chapter 5.1 for mounting) optional.
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Head support Side support Correction support C large. meant for correction of support a side support bad postures in the upper trunk. support B small Hygiene cover Pad for side support Protects the core of the Correction head support. Side support Stable meant for users with de- creased stability of the Head cushion...
6. ASSEMBLING AND 5.1 Assembling of hip belt ADJUSTMENT Illustration 5.1.1 • Pull the belt through the hole in the hip belt bracket. Ill. 5.1.1 Illustration 5.1.2 6.1 Unpacking • Thread the belt back through the belt 1. unpack all the parts, and check that clamp.
6.4. Seat height adjustment To check that the main wheel is properly attached to the hub, remove The seat height at the rear depends on: the finger from the central knob and • Size of main wheel. pull at the main wheel. •...
Main wheels and front castors should be mounted according to the description below. 24”main wheel 24", 16" and 12" main wheel 24" 16" Ill. 6.5.1. • Lock the back rest by pushing the locking bolt through the plastic bracket and 12"...
• Lock the back rest by pushing the locking bolt through the plastic bracket and the gas spring locking head. • After changing the hole position in the plastic bracket, the hole position in the back rest hinge must be changed into the parallel position.
6.8 Anti tip The anti tip should always be used for The anti tips should be mounted according to the safety of the user. the mounting description which is enclosed with the chair upon arrival. 6.9 Seat cushion The seat cushion is attached to the seat Use of the anti tip plate with velcro.
6.11 Adjusting the velcro back • Loosen the straps and place the back rest cushion so that the user gets room for the bottom and the integrated Mounting of foot support lumbar support in correct position. • Grip the foot support in the hinge point. •...
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Locking and releasing the foot plates • The foot plates come with a locking bolt which makes the plates stronger • To lock the foot plates pull the plastic lock on the right foot plate and place the lock over the bolt on the left foot plate. •...
6.13 Head support Adjusting the calf support The calf support is height and depth adjustable. To adjust height unfix the nut on the outside of the calf support bracket, find the required height and fix the nut again (Ill. a). a - lever for depth adjustment B - Wheel for angle adjustment C - lever for height adjustment...
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Adjusting the head support sideways: • The head support adapter can be moved both to the right and left, giving the possibility to accomodate special needs for head support. • Untighten the four screws holding the adapter together. • Move the adapter to the required position and fix the adapter by tightening the screws diagonally.
6.14 Arm support Adjusting the height of the arm support • The arm support can be swung backwards • Untighten the screw on the arm support using a 4 mm allen key. • Raise or lower stem • Tighten the screw When side support is mounted on the wheelchair, it will not be possible to revolve this arm...
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• To release the brake, pull the handle rearwards (Ill. 6.15.2). Ill.6.15.5 Ill. 6.15.2 Netti 4U brake • For fine adjustment, loosen the upper • To activate the brake, push the handle screw on the inside of the brakes forward (Ill 6.15.3 (Ill.
6.16 Push bow Drum brake The push bow is handle adjustable. If the wheelchair is mounted with 12” or 16” main wheels, these will be equipped with drum brakes. Ill. 6.16.1 • Open the handle for to change the angle of the push bow (Ill.
Companion: 6.18 Back rest angle If the user is left alone in the wheelchair, The back rest angle is regulated using the always lock the brakes and check that the release handle mounted on the push bar. anti tips are turned down. The angle can be regulated from 90°...
7.4 Driving techniques Companions, drive up a step backwards: - Slope - • Check that the anti tip is turned up Important advise for driving down and up • Pull the chair backwards next to the hill avoiding the risk of tipping. step Avoid turning the wheelchair in the •...
• Reaching the top of the stair, pull the urn the anti tip downwards. wheelchair backwards far enough to put the front castors safely down on the If two companions are present, one floor. person can assist lifting in the Turn the anti tip downwards.
I n front: use hook or strap attachment. Never lift the wheelchair with a user in it. 8. TRANSPORT Netti 4U Comfort CED is tested and approved to crash test ISO/FDIS 7176/19. a 3-point belt system is recommended. This secures the user well during transport. In the pictures straps of the type Q’Straint is...
“eye-bolt” Check tyre wear The angle of the straps should be 0-45 ° * as a rule of thumb, use oil on movable parts and all bearings. alu rehab recommends use of ordinary bicycle oil 9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 Maintenance instructions 9.2 Cleaning and washing...
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Reason/Action Reference in manual The wheelchair • The main wheel hubs might be incorrectly mounted is going askew • One of the brakes might be too tight 6.12 • The user is sitting very askew in the chair •...
When wheelchairs are specially adjusted/adapted by the customer, the warranty CE marking given by alu rehab a.s norway will not be valid. If any uncertainty about special fitting and The Ce mark is a proof that adaptations, please contact alu rehab a.s.
12. MEASURES & WEIGHT seat width* seat depth** Back rest Total width Transport Weight width heigh *** 35cm 42,5-50 cm 48(60) cm 53 cm 46 cm 28,0 kg 40cm 42,5-50 cm 48(60) cm 58 cm 51 cm 28,5 kg 43cm 42,5-50 cm 48(60) cm 61 cm...
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a u T H O r I z e D D e a l e r s Bedriftsveien 23 NO-4353 Klepp Stasjon, NORWAY Tel. +47 51 78 62 20 Fax +47 51 78 62 21 E-mail: post@alurehab.com www.alurehab.com...
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