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  • Page 1 Discovery Instructions for use (user) ..................
  • Page 2 Discovery...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............................Function .............................. Product overview ..........................2.2.1 Discovery Standard ..........................2.2.2 Discovery for Leckey KIT seat & Leckey Mygo Max (HR32040450) ............. 2.2.3 Discovery with Care Chair equipment version ..................2.2.4 Custom fabrication version with 22"/24" drive wheels ................Safety ..................................
  • Page 4 CE conformity ............................. Warranty ............................Service life ............................Technical data ..............................Appendices ................................ 11.1 Threshold values for wheelchairs transportable by train ................11.2 Restrictions on use in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility ..........11.3 Required tools ............................ Discovery...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    2 Product description 2.1 Function The Discovery mobility base for seating shells is intended exclusively for the adaptation of orthopaedic seating sys­ tems (e.g. seating shells) for people who are unable to walk or have walking impediments. It can be operated either by the user or by an attendant.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product description 2.2 Product overview 2.2.1 Discovery Standard 1 Release lever / Bowden cable for seat tilt 9 Caster wheel 2 Back frame 10 Drive wheel 3 Arm support (optional) 11 Wheel lock (knee lever wheel lock) 4 Seat frame / seat bars...

  • Page 7: Discovery For Leckey Kit Seat & Leckey Mygo Max (Hr32040450)

    7 Wheel lock (knee lever wheel lock) 14 Seat frame / seat bars The Discovery for Leckey KIT seat & Leckey Mygo Max (HR32040450) is a preconfigured version of the Discovery mobility base for seating shells with the following special features: •...

  • Page 8: Discovery With Care Chair Equipment Version

    8 Pivot point for seat tilt 17 Push bar (optional) 9 Lashing point The Discovery Care Chair is a configurable equipment version of the Discovery mobility base for seating shells. The following options are available: • Seat plate with seat cushion •...

  • Page 9: Custom Fabrication Version With 22"/24" Drive Wheels

    13 Brake lever / Bowden cable for drum brake (optional) 7 Main frame 14 Push handle This custom fabrication version is a customer-specific adaptation of the Discovery mobility base for seating shells for self-propelling users carried out by Ottobock's Custom Fabrication department. 3 Safety INFORMATION All safety instructions in this document apply to the user and/or the attendant.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions For Use

    WARNING Lack of maintenance Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to maintenance errors ► Check the adjustment functions for visible signs of damage at least 1 x per month and ensure all screw con­ nections are tight. Discovery...
  • Page 11 ► Do not reach into openings on frame components. CAUTION Heat development when braking with push rings (with custom fabrication version with 22"/24" drive wheels) Burns due to insufficient hand protection ► Wear wheelchair gloves when travelling at high speeds. Discovery...
  • Page 12 ► Never cross obstacles at an angle. Always approach obstacles head on (at an angle of 90°). ► Raise the front wheels before crossing obstacles. ► Avoid collisions with obstacles and dropping off curbs/ledges. ► Avoid riding cross-country. Discovery...
  • Page 13 ► Only negotiate stairs and obstacles with the help of additional attendants. ► Use available equipment (e.g. ramps or lifts). ► If such equipment is not available, seek assistance when carrying over stairs and obstacles. ► Never use escalators with a user in the product. Discovery...
  • Page 14 Tipping over, falling of the user due to improper operation of a safety device ► Only for Discovery Care Chair version with 12"/22"/24" rear wheels: Make sure that the anti-tipper installed on both sides is always activated, except when negotiating high curbs or steps. Depending on the seating centre of gravity setting, large or unmanageable holding forces can be required when the anti-tipper is deactivated (especially when going up slopes).
  • Page 15 ► Also avoid – if possible – sand or other dirt particles that may damage the wheel bearings. NOTICE Wear of seat cushions, padding and upholstery Loss of functionality due to prohibited continued use ► Have the seat cushions, padding and upholstery replaced promptly in case of damage. Discovery...

  • Page 16: Nameplate And Warning Labels

    3.3.1 Signage on the product The warning signs and nameplates are attached to the product at the following mounting points: 1 Nameplate 2 Fixation point / anchor point to attach the product in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility Discovery...

  • Page 17: Nameplate

    The seating shell / seating system is adapted to the mobility base for seating shells on site by the qualified person­ nel making the delivery. 4.2 Standard equipment Standard equipment includes: • Seat frame, seat tilt up to 35° via gas compression spring • Back, back inclination from 0° to 30° • Push handles Discovery...

  • Page 18: Options

    ► Verify that the knee lever wheel lock settings are correct (approx. 5 mm gap to the tyre, technical changes reserved). A few simple steps are sufficient to prepare the product for use: 1) If present: Remove the transport locks and packaging material. INFORMATION: Save the packaging in case transportation is subsequently required. Discovery...

  • Page 19: Use

    → Seat plate: Secure the seat cushion against sliding by pressing it onto the hook-and-loop fastener. → Discovery Care Chair back padding: Press the back padding onto the back straps with the double sided hook-and-loop strips at the desired height and secure it against sliding.

  • Page 20: Settings And Assembly Instructions

    3) Optional: Fold up the footplates and swing them away if necessary (see fig. 9, see fig. 10; see Page 33). 4) Bring the seat into a horizontal position (see Page 22). 5) Carry out the transfer into the mobility base for seating shells with seating shell / seating system from the front: Discovery...

  • Page 21: Seat / Seating System (Option)

    The product can be equipped with various seating systems: • Ottobock Shape System: seating shell with seat adapted to the body • Leckey KIT or Mygo Max seating system (only with Discovery version HR32040450) • Leckey Mygo seating system (only with 400 mm frame width) •...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Seat / Seating System Angle

    The seat can be moved back continuously up to an angle of 35° (see fig. 18): 1) Hold the push handles / push bar firmly. 2) Activate and hold the release lever (see fig. 19, item 1). → The locking mechanism is released. Discovery...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Back Angle

    INFORMATION: Each release bolt must audibly click into place in one of the holes (see fig. 22, item 1). 4) Make sure the back frame is secure by giving it a few short tugs. 5) Visually check that the release bolts are in the same angle position on both sides. Discovery...

  • Page 24: Detaching/Mounting The Seating Shell / Seating System

    3) Press the front edge of the seat onto the mobility base until the retaining claw audibly snaps onto the front tube of the seat adapter. 4) Check that the seat and the mobility base are securely connected. You can do this, for example, by pulling back the backrest. Discovery...

  • Page 25: Seating Systems With Trapezoid Adapter

    (see fig. 26, item 1) from the front onto the trapezoid adapter (see fig. 26, item 4). 3) Slide the seating unit backwards until the locking bolt on the trapezoid adapter audibly engages. 4) Check that the seat and the mobility base are securely connected. Do this by sliding the seat forwards, for example. Discovery...

  • Page 26: Adapter For Leckey Squiggles, Mygo, Mygo Max And Kit Seating Systems

    6) Close the seat lock underneath the seating unit. Do this by turning the locking pin 90° until it engages (see fig. 27, item 1). Visually check that it has locked correctly. 7) Make sure the seating unit is secure by giving it a few short tugs. Discovery...

  • Page 27: Using The Back Guide For Seating Shells (Option)

    CAUTION Pinching on components Crushing and pinching of fingers due to lack of caution in danger areas ► Do not reach between the drive wheel and wheel lock. ► Do not reach into the spokes of the rotating wheels. Discovery...

  • Page 28: Removing/Installing The Rear Wheels / Drive Wheels

    ► Verify the functionality of the wheel lock prior to every use. ► Always carry out adjustments to the wheel locks on both sides. ► Maintain sufficient air pressure in pneumatic tyres. For the correct air pressure, see the section "Technical data". Discovery...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Knee Lever Wheel Lock

    6.7.2 Adjusting the knee lever wheel lock The knee lever wheel lock must be adjusted in case of reduced or uneven braking action – e.g. when the gap between the wheel lock bolt and the tyre is more than 5 mm. Discovery...

  • Page 30: Using The Drum Brake As A Wheel Lock (Option)

    2) If necessary, secure the brake lever by additionally actuating the lock slide (see fig. 39, item 2). The mobility base for seating shells remains securely braked. 3) Deactivate the wheel lock again by pressing the lock slide (see fig. 39, item 2). Discovery...

  • Page 31: Legrests (Optional)

    Segmented for short lower leg length, aluminium (see fig. 43) • Elevating with ratchet joint, aluminium (see fig. 44) • Elevating, segmented with calf pad, plastic (see fig. 45) • Elevating, segmented with calf band, plastic (see fig. 46) • With single-panel footplate for seating shell interface, steel (see fig. 47) Discovery...

  • Page 32: Removing/Installing The Legrests

    2) Swing the legrest in until the locking mechanism engages (see fig. 49). 3) Fold down the footplates. 4) Optional: Engage the calf band on the holder (see fig. 48, item 1) and adjust the length of the calf band. Do so by opening, adjusting and closing the hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 48, item 2). Discovery...

  • Page 33: Folding Up The Footplates

    Segmented for short lower leg length (aluminium) • Elevating with ratchet joint (aluminium) • Elevating, segmented with calf pad (plastic) • Elevating, segmented with calf band (plastic) 1) Hold onto the footplate. 2) Fold up the footplate (see fig. 52). Discovery...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Footplate Angle

    1) Open the eccentric lever on the legrest (see fig. 55, item 1). 2) Support the legrest bar and swivel it to the desired angle (see fig. 55, item 2). 3) Close the eccentric lever on the legrest (see fig. 55, item 1). → The legrest is fixed in the set position. Discovery...

  • Page 35: Fastening/Removing The Calf Strap

    ► Pay attention not to pinch parts of your body between the side panel or frame parts. 6.9.1 Adjusting the armrest height The height of the armrest can be adjusted without the use of tools: 1) Loosen the clamping screw on the armrest (see fig. 59, item 1). Discovery...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Armrest Angle (Option)

    1) Loosen the clamping screw on the clothing protector (see fig. 61, item 1). 2) Move the clothing protector to the desired height. 3) Firmly tighten the clamping screw on the clothing protector (see fig. 61, item 1). Discovery...

  • Page 37: Push Handles / Push Bar (Option)

    1) Release the clamping levers on the right/left sides of the back tubes (see fig. 63, item 1). 2) Adjust the height of the push bar. 3) Firmly tighten the clamping levers on the right/left sides of the back tubes (see fig. 63, item 1). Discovery...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Push Bar With Ratchet Joints (Option)

    Tipping over, falling of the user due to improper operation of a safety device ► Only for Discovery Care Chair version with 12"/22"/24" rear wheels: Make sure that the anti-tipper installed on both sides is always activated, except when negotiating high curbs or steps. Depending on the seating centre of gravity setting, large or unmanageable holding forces can be required when the anti-tipper is deactivated (especially when going up slopes).

  • Page 39: Activating And Deactivating The Anti-Tipper

    Discovery Care Chair with 12"/22"/24" rear wheels: The anti-tipper is installed on both sides. This anti-tipper may only be deactivated for negotiating high curbs and steps. The mounting screw always has to be firmly tightened (illustration shows version for 12"...

  • Page 40: Belts / Belt Systems (Option)

    ► Only open the lap belt when the user is ready to get out of the product. ► Do not leave the user unsupervised if the cognitive abilities of the user could lead to unintentional opening of the positioning system. Discovery...

  • Page 41: Positioning

    If the lap belt is too loose, the user can shift/slide out to the front. • During the installation/adjustment, the safety belt is led over parts of the seating system (e.g. over armrests or seat pads). This causes the lap belt to lose its retaining function. Discovery...

  • Page 42: Seat Plate With Seat Cushion (Option)

    (see fig. 74, item 1). The deep backrest bracket allows very flexible adjustment of the back straps (see fig. 74, item 2). Due to the extended back tubes, it is not possible to adjust the height of the push handles / push bar. Discovery...

  • Page 43: Adjustable Back Straps With Back Padding (Option)

    INFORMATION: The two ends of the back straps should not overlap. INFORMATION: Adjust the respective lowermost back straps on the back frame somewhat tighter. INFORMATION: Deviating adjustments may be required in specific cases; this is the responsibility of the attending therapist. Discovery...

  • Page 44: Head Support (Option)

    INFORMATION: If a clamping lever protrudes after adjusting the holder, pull it out slightly and turn it to a position that is as parallel to the holder as possible. 4) Verify that the head support is firmly engaged. Further adjustments to the head support may be made only by qualified personnel. Discovery...

  • Page 45: Tray (Option)

    3) Slide the tray onto the armrests (see fig. 79, item 1). INFORMATION: Leave enough space for the person using the mobility base for seating shells. Removing the tray 1) Pull the tray off the armrests (see fig. 79, item 1). 2) Optional: Reattach the padded covers to the armrest (see Page 46). Discovery...

  • Page 46: Storage Bag (Option)

    Removing and attaching the lateral knee pads 1) Carefully pull the pad off the hook-and-loop fastener on the joint. 2) After cleaning (see Page 50): Secure the pad against sliding by pressing it onto the hook-and-loop fastener on the joint. Discovery...

  • Page 47: Thoracic Supports And Accessories (Option)

    S.T.S. mounting set: – Folding, extended (see fig. 84, item 2; see fig. 85, item 2), plus S.T.S. Clamp fitting (see fig. 84, item 4; see fig. 85, item 4) – Folding, offset (see fig. 84, item 3; see fig. 85, item 3), plus S.T.S. Clamp fitting (see fig. 84, item 4; see fig. 85, item 4) Discovery...

  • Page 48: Additional Options

    5) For drive wheels with quick-release axle: Remove the drive wheels (see Page 28). Securing in motor vehicles Secure the product using straps at the 4 lashing points on the frame (see fig. 87, item 1) during transportation in a motor vehicle. Discovery...

  • Page 49: Use In Vehicles For Transporting Persons With Reduced Mobility

    3) Hook the end of the restraint lap belt onto the pin (see fig. 89, item 1). 4) Check that the belt strap is not twisted but rests flat against the passenger's body. 5) Tighten the strap, taking the user's comfort into account. Discovery...

  • Page 50: Restrictions For Use

    Recommendation: Use a laundry bag or net and mild detergent. INFORMATION Alternatively, the belt straps can be cleaned by gently dabbing them with warm soapy water (with some disinfect­ ant) or carefully wiped with a dry, clean, absorbent cloth. Discovery...

  • Page 51: Disinfection

    Check that release bolts engage fully Check push handles / push bar for firm fit and damage Check back padding and back straps for firm fit and damage Head support Check head support and joints for firm fit and damage Discovery...

  • Page 52: Maintenance Tasks

    The rear wheels (drive wheels) may have been configured as a quick-release axle system. To keep this system operational, ensure that no dirt adheres to the quick-release axle or receiver bushing. Periodically lubricate the quick-release axle very lightly with thin, resin-free oil (sewing machine oil). • Rub the product dry if it gets wet. Discovery...

  • Page 53: Repair

    4) Insert the tube into the tyre. 5) Mount the other side of the tyre on the rim, starting from the position across the valve. Ensure that the tube is not pinched between the tyre and rim during this process. Discovery...

  • Page 54: Special Features For Wheels With Pu Tyres

    Expected service life: 4 years. The design, manufacturing and requirements for the intended use of the product are based on the expected ser­ vice life. These also include the requirements for maintenance, ensuring effectiveness and the safety of the product. Discovery...

  • Page 55: Technical Data

    ► Note that not all adjustment possibilities can be used with all wheelchair versions. Furthermore, the adjust­ ment combinations are limited by the compact frame geometry. ► Technical changes and tolerances are reserved by the manufacturer. General information Discovery Max. load 110 kg (242 lbs) Max. load when using a leg support with continuous 50 kg (110 lbs)
  • Page 56 Depending on the type of leg support, maximum value with elevating leg support Discovery Standard with 360 mm frame width and 12" drive wheels; in accordance with ISO 7176-5 Not with option of 600 mm back support height with deep back support bracket...
  • Page 57 The adjustment range can be limited to 15° with the custom fabrication version with 22"/24" drive wheels and lashing points. Discovery Standard without leg supports, arm supports and seating unit; the specified weights vary according to the selected options and model.

  • Page 58: Appendices

    Option must be Secure option on vehicle for trans­ removed product porting persons with reduced mobil­ ity not possible Custom fabrication version with 22"/24" drive wheels Head supports Armrests Back angle adjustment Elevating legrest Seat tilt Lap belt Tray Storage bag Discovery...

  • Page 59: Required Tools

    The lap belt can be used to position the passenger during transportation. Using the personal restraint system is nevertheless required. 11.3 Required tools The following tools are required for adjustments and maintenance work: • Allen key 4 – 6 mm • Tyre lever • Tyre pump Discovery...
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  • Page 63: Other Countries

    · www.ottobock.de 143441 Moscow Region/Krasnogorskiy Rayon info@ottobock.com.co · www.ottobock.com.co Russian Federation Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. T +7 495 564 8360 · F +7 495 564 8363 Brehmstraße 16 · 1110 Wien · Austria Prolongación Calle 18 No. 178-A info@ottobock.ru · www.ottobock.ru F +43 1 5267985...
  • Page 64 Ihr Fachhändler | Your specialist dealer Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee-Rottenbach/Germany www.ottobock.com...

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