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- Page 1 STRONGBACK 22S STRONGBACK 24 STRONGBACK 24 HD Lightweight Wheelchair Instructions for use...
- Page 2 STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Version 2.2 Revision: February 2025 Item No: UM100...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Contents Introduction ...........................1 Safety instructions .........................1 Safety instructions for use ....................2 Safety instructions – preventing tipping .................3 Transportation in motor vehicles ...................3 General information ......................3 Signs and symbols ......................3 Intended purpose ......................5 3.2.1... - Page 4 STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Swiveling the footrests ....................18 Removing the footrests ....................19 Using the Flip-Back Armrests ..................19 Using and removing the anti-tip wheels ...............20 7.10 Removing the drive wheels ...................21 Maintenance and service ....................21 Checks prior to each use ....................22 Monthly checks ......................22...
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Page 5: Introduction
We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us in purchasing this wheelchair. By opting for the STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD with its revolutionary STRONGBACK system, you have chosen a top-quality, lightweight wheelchair, that has been specially designed to ensure your sitting position is both comfortable and ergonomic. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions For Use
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 2.1 Safety instructions for use • If you are unsure about your wheelchair’s operation or any of the instructions given in this user manual please arrange for a specialist to show you how to use the wheelchair before using it for the first time. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions - Preventing Tipping
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 2.2 Safety instructions – preventing tipping • Please be aware that there is the danger of tipping over when travelling on slopes of more than 12% (7°). The use of anti-tip wheels is therefore strongly recommended. The... - Page 8 STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Authorised EN ISO 15223-1 Indicates the authorised representative in (5.1.2) representative in the the European European Community/Eur Community/European opean Union Union Date of EN ISO 15223-1 Indicates the authorised manufacture (5.1.3)
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Page 9: Intended Purpose
765/2008 3.2 Intended purpose The STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD is designed solely for the purposes of transporting a physically disabled person and improving their mobility. It has been designed for both indoor and outdoor use. -
Page 10: Service Life
As the manufacturer of the product, Strongback Mobility AG hereby declares that the STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD fully conforms to the requirements of European Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and the US FDA requirements of 21 CFR. -
Page 11: General Tips For Using The Wheelchair
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD General tips for using the wheelchair If this is your first time or even if you are a regular wheelchair user, proper use is necessary to remain safe. 1. Maintaining your center of balance is key and must be considered when you are reaching, bending or transferring (Figure 1 and Figure 2). -
Page 12: Side Or Backwards Reaching
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Caution! NEVER lean forward or scoot to front end of the seat. Be sure caster wheels are set and wheel locks are engaged. Figure 6 Correct posture – center of Figure 5 Incorrect posture – center of gravity in the center and front wheels gravity shifted too far forward. -
Page 13: Product Description
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Product description The STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD is a lightweight folding wheelchair with integrated ergonomic back support (lumbar support). It is pre-assembled and delivered in a cardboard box. After unpacking, if possible, keep the cardboard box and other packing materials, as they may be required for storing the wheelchair at a later date. -
Page 14: Overview
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 5.3 Overview 1. Push handles 2. Attendant brakes (optional) 3. Backrest with integrated lumbar support 4. Folding back release hinge (not for the STRONGBACK 24 HD model) 5. Drive wheel (optional in some models with drum breaks) 6. -
Page 15: Adjustments
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Adjustments The adjustments described below should be carried out in consultation with your specialist medical aid supplier. You may also be able to make these adjustments yourself if you have sufficient previous knowledge and have been given clear instructions from the supplier. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Wheel Locks
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD • To adjust the support for the lower spine to a lower position, tighten the lower fasteners (3) and loosen the middle fasteners (2). • To increase the area of the support for the lower spine, tighten both the middle fasteners (2) and the lower fasteners (3). -
Page 17: Adjusting The Axle Position Of The Drive Wheels
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Caution! Make sure the wheel lock always locks the wheel securely when engaged (lever pushed forward) under all conditions. Serious injury may result if the wheel lock is not effective! It is advisable that only specialist staff carry out wheel lock adjustments. -
Page 18: Handling
This kind of adjustment involves repositioning the wheel locks, so any incorrect adjustment could significantly increase the risk of accident or injury. This feature is not available for the STRONGBACK 22S and the STRONGBACK 24 HD. Handling 7.1 Unfolding the wheelchair Unfold the frame of the wheelchair by pushing down evenly on the outer edges of the seat using both hands (1) until the seat is fully extended (2). -
Page 19: Folding The Wheelchair
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Raise the upper half of the backrest by pulling both push handles backwards and upwards (4) until the folding back release hinge (5) snaps into the locked position. 7.2 Folding the wheelchair... -
Page 20: Getting In And Out
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD Fold the frame by first folding the footplates into the upright position (3) and then pulling the seat evenly upwards using both hands to hold the middle of the seat at the front and rear (4). -
Page 21: Using The Attendant Brakes
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 7.5 Using the attendant brakes Some STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 /STRONGBACK 24 HD models come with attendant brakes. To operate the brakes, simply squeeze the attendant brake lever (1). The attendant brakes can be locked in one of the following two ways (depending on the type of attendant brake installed on your wheelchair): •... -
Page 22: Swiveling The Footrests
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD If you suspect that the brakes are not working properly or need to be adjusted, take the wheelchair to the dealer where you bought your wheelchair. The chair must not be used before it has been checked and repaired. -
Page 23: Removing The Footrests
7.8 Using the Flip-Back Armrests Some STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 models come with flip-back armrests. To operate the flip-back armrests, simply lift the armrest and fold it back until it is vertical. Flipping the armrests backwards will allow for easy transfer in and out of the chair. -
Page 24: Using And Removing The Anti-Tip Wheels
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 7.9 Using and removing the anti-tip wheels The anti-tip wheels are designed to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards. They can be removed from the wheelchair for transportation purposes by pressing on the locking button (1) and pulling the wheels out of the frame tubing. -
Page 25: Removing The Drive Wheels
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 7.10 Removing the drive wheels The drive wheels are fitted with a quick-release axle. The wheels can be removed and refitted without tools. To remove the wheels, press the locking button (1) and remove the drive wheel from the frame. -
Page 26: Checks Prior To Each Use
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 8.1 Checks prior to each use We recommend that you check the following each time you use the wheelchair: • Check that the brakes are working properly. • Check that the wheels are functioning properly by testing whether the wheelchair travels in a straight line. -
Page 27: Storing The Wheelchair
11) and passed on to the new owner in perfect working order. Guarantee / Legal Claims The frame of your STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD is covered by Strongback Mobility's two-year manufacturer's warranty against material and manufacturing defects from the date of purchase. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 10 Technical specifications Model STRONGBACK STRONGBACK STRONGBACK 24 HD 22” / 56 cm Seats 16” / 40 cm 18” / 45 cm 20” / 50 cm 22” / 56 cm Seat width 16”... -
Page 29: Specialist Repairs And Servicing
STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD 11 Specialist repairs and servicing We recommend that you have your STRONGBACK 22S / STRONGBACK 24 / STRONGBACK 24 HD inspected by your specialist retailer at least once a year. In the event of malfunctions or defects, the wheelchair should be returned to the dealer for immediate rectification / repair. - Page 30 Schindellegistrasse 73 8808 Pfäffikon/ Switzerland +41 43 5415254 info@strongbackmobility.com www.strongbackmobility.com Europe United States of America Strongback Mobility Europe GmbH Strongback Mobility USA Erkrather Straße 401 1317 Conrad Lane 40231 Düsseldorf / Germany Virginia Beach, VA 23454 / USA +49 211-97633839 + 1 (757)349-7790 info@strongbackmobility.com...
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