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  • Page 1 Adapt Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 In addition, Veldink4kids cannot be held liable for damage caused by the actions of third parties. Therefore, no rights can be derived from this text. Changes reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tilting the seating unit using the hand control lever ..........26  10.5.2  Tilting the seating unit using the foot control pedal ..........27  11  Using the product ........................28  11.1  Water, sand, scraps of food, litter, etc............... 28  11.2  Assistance by an attendant ................28  Adapt...
  • Page 4 35  13  Malfunctions and maintenance .................... 37  14  Cleaning and care ........................38  15  Recycling and the environment .................... 38  16  Information on re-use ......................39  17  Lifetime ........................... 39  18  Environmental conditions ..................... 39  19  Appendices ..........................40  Adapt...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    The mobility base for seat- ing shells is easy to adjust and adapt. As a rule, the mobility base for seating shells can grow with the user starting from the size supplied.

  • Page 6: Contraindications

    Warning  The Adapt has been tested and approved for the safe transport of children in vehicles according to ISO 7176-19.  If possible, we recommend using a properly approved seat in the vehicle during transport and storing the product securely in the vehicle's cargo compartment.
  • Page 7 Note that the product includes small parts that can be loosened and removed without tools. Ensure that small children, for example, do not swallow them.  Using the product beyond the specified expected lifetime leads to increased residual risk. Observe the specified lifetime. Adapt...
  • Page 8 This includes uncontrolled movements as well as unexpected or previously not noted sounds or odours that devi- ate significantly from the state of the product at the time of delivery. Adapt...
  • Page 9 Additional information  Veldink4kids assumes no liability for damage or injury caused by negligence or failure to observe safety notices. Depending on the particular circumstances or the accessories used, additional safety notices may be required.  Ensure that the product is always in good condition.

  • Page 10: Explanation Of Symbols

    Fixation point to attach the product in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility The positions of the four attachment points on the product are indicated by this hook symbol. Only one of these two stickers is attached to the product. Adapt...

  • Page 11: Positioning Of The Stickers

    3.4 Positioning of the stickers Figure 1: Signage on the product If a sticker on the Adapt is unusable or no longer legible, a new sticker can be requested from info@veldink4kids.com. The affixed CE marking can also be replaced via the customer file.
  • Page 12 Furthermore, Veldink4kids cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the work of third parties. Important: The Adapt is supplied without spare parts. Spare parts can be ordered from Veldink4kids and installed by Veldink4kids authorised dealers. Important: Veldink4kids can contact you through its contact database in case of unforeseen events. All Veldink4kids customers are included in this telephone contact database.

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    6 Technical data The following information applies to the Adapt: Max. load [kg] Weight [kg] From 17.4 Weight of the product without wheels [kg] From 14.8 Weight of the heaviest part [kg] From 11.3 Installation dimensions [mm] 300–600 Front seat height [mm]...
  • Page 14 -10 to +52 Drive wheels ["] 20, 22, 24, 26 Caster wheels ["] Permissible tyre type Solid rubber, pneumatic Min. tyre pressure [bar] Minimum turning radius [mm] Handrim diameter [mm] 504, 554, 604 Max. permissible inclination [°] *: The seat width can be adjusted in increments of 2 cm.  **: Values may be higher than those recommended in Annex A.1.1 of EN 12183 and Annex M of the "Technical specifications for interoper‐ ability relating to accessibility for persons with reduced mobility" (PRM TSI). Consider the negative effects this may have in terms of driving  through doorways and along escape routes, as well as during transport.  Adapt...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    7 Product overview Below is an illustration of the Adapt. Figure 2: Adapt 1 Caster wheel 7 Braking system 2 Frame 8 Drive wheel 3 Clothing guard 9 Anti-tipper 4 Forearm support 10 Leg support 5 Sitting orthosis 11 Tilt mechanism...

  • Page 16: Handing Over The Product

    Follow the step-by-step instructions below to set the product correctly in the most logical and effective way. To adapt the product to the user properly, the steps must be performed correctly. Each adaptation is dealt with separately. In practice, each setting has a greater or lesser impact on the sitting posture and/or centre of gravity.

  • Page 17: Knee And Foot Angle

     Loosening the hexagon socket screw loosens the inner tube inside the outer tube. 3. Position the foot plate at the desired height (see Figure 6) and retighten the hexagon socket screw. Figure 4: Folding up the foot plate Adapt...

  • Page 18: Push Bar

    9.2.1 Adjusting the push bar height 1. Turn the screw (see Figure 7, item 1) anticlockwise by a few turns. 2. Slide the push bar up or down until the desired height is reached. 3. Then tighten the screw so it is finger-tight again. Adapt...

  • Page 19: Aligning The Handle Screw

    1. Press the red button with your thumb and pull the screw up with your index and middle fin- gers. 2. Turn the screw to the desired position. 3. Lower the screw back down. Figure 9: Aligning the rotary knob Adapt...

  • Page 20: Head Support (Optional)

    4). The fixing lug ensures that the head support is always reattached at the same level after it has been removed from the product. 3. To attach the head support, slide it back into the tube clamps and tighten the clamping lever so it is finger-tight again. Figure 11: Removing the head support Adapt...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Head Support Angle

    5. Tighten the cap nuts so they are finger-tight again. Figure 12: Adjusting the head support The head support shown in Figure 12 has a belt spacer with fixing closures (see Figure 12, item 7). These fixing closures are used to attach belts. Adapt...

  • Page 22: General Operation

    10 General operation An illustration of how the Adapt can be disassembled is shown below. Disassembling the mobil- ity base for seating shells makes it easier to transport (without a user) and store. All the neces- sary steps are described in the next section.

  • Page 23: Fold-Up Foot Plate

    Figure 14: Lifting points on the Adapt 10.2 Fold-up foot plate The foot plate on the Adapt can be folded up. This can be important when transporting the mobility base for seating shells or during a transfer. Figure 15: Foot plate...

  • Page 24: Wheel Assembly And Function Of The Drum Wheel Lock

    If this is not possible, the axle is locked. *Freewheel = wheel lock not active Figure 17: Foot pedal for vacuum control of the wheel lock Figure 18: Removing/attaching the drive wheel Adapt...

  • Page 25: Operating The Drum Wheel Lock

    2. Allow the wheel to rotate freely while simultaneously turning the adjustment screw inward (clockwise). At a certain point, the wheel lock begins to engage. 3. Then turn the adjustment screw back a quarter of a turn and check that the wheel lock no longer engages. *Freewheel = wheel lock not active Adapt...

  • Page 26: Anti-Tipper

    2. Now push or pull on the push bar with your hands and tilt the seating unit to the desired position. 3. Release the tilt control lever again.  The seating unit engages in the tilt plate. Figure 22: Tilt mechanism control lever Adapt...

  • Page 27: Tilting The Seating Unit Using The Foot Control Pedal

    3. Release the control pedal.  The seating unit engages in the tilt plate. The seating unit can be adjusted from 10° forward to 52° back (see Figure 24). Figure 23: Tilt mechanism control pedal Figure 24: Tilt range Adapt...

  • Page 28: Using The Product

    As you enter and exit the ramp to a transport vehicle, this affects the centre of gravity and stability of your mobility base for seating shells. An attendant must ensure that any interference with the centre of gravity does not cause the mobility base for seating shells to tip over (see Figure 25). Adapt...

  • Page 29: Getting Dressed And Changed

    Never stretch out with both hands. If you do, you may no longer be able to catch yourself if the wheelchair tilts forward. Never lean back to reach for an object unless your mobility base for seating shells has anti-tipper supports. Adapt...

  • Page 30: Hills And Slopes

    Remember that there is a moment when the mobility base for seating shells is not below you. To prevent falls, you must:  Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during the transfer.  Learn a method for safe transfers together with your therapist or an expert consultant. Adapt...

  • Page 31: Curbs And Steps

    The attendants position themselves to the left and right of the mobility base for seating shells in which the user is sitting.  The attendants take hold of the mobility base for seating shells on the bottom of the seat, at the front and rear. Adapt...

  • Page 32: Safety Locks

     The Adapt has been tested with a test dummy secured in the front position with a 3- point belt (facing forward). The product has not been tested for its suitability in colli- sions other than those mentioned in the above standard.
  • Page 33  The Adapt can rotate about its own axis. Bear in mind you will need a turning circle with a diameter of ±1.00 m for potential manoeuvring in the transport vehicle. Figure 28: Rear attachment points Figure 29: Front attachment points ...
  • Page 34 The approved 3-point safety belt is designed to prevent injury to the head and chest.  The aforementioned information regarding safety belts is based on the ISO 7176-19 crash test, to which the Adapt has been subjected.  To avoid injury to other passengers, the tray (if present) must be removed. This tray must be stored securely in the vehicle.

  • Page 35: Positioning Belt

    Stow all dismantled options securely in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobil- ity. The options/accessories listed below that are not relevant for positioning must be detached from the product and safely stowed in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility:  One-arm drive  Mud cruiser outdoor wheel attachment Adapt...
  • Page 36 This evaluation can be performed only by qualified personnel and individually for each user.  Removable pommel  Seat extension  Lateral supports Adapt...

  • Page 37: Malfunctions And Maintenance

    Check the covers on the seat and back sup- port for wear and tear and any worn-through     spots Have your authorised dealer or Veldink per- form a full inspection, safety testing and     maintenance Adapt...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Care

    15 Recycling and the environment From an environmental point of view, Veldink4kids recommends disposing of the packaging and everything related to the product separately so that the materials used can be recycled efficiently. In most cases, you can return your used product to your specialist dealer. If this is not possible, you can also return the product to Veldink4kids or your local collection point.

  • Page 39: Information On Re-Use

    18 Environmental 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 Adapt...

  • Page 40: Appendices

    60 mm under the leg support for driving forward at the end of the slope) Maximum inclination angle on 6 (dynamic stability in all directions) which the wheelchair will remain 9 (static stability in all directions, also when wheel lock stable [°] engaged) Adapt...
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  • Page 44 Your specialist dealer Veldink4kids Drentse Poort 15 A Nieuw-Buinen 9521 JA Nederland...

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