Alu Rehab Netti 4U comfort CES PLUS User Manual

Alu Rehab Netti 4U comfort CES PLUS User Manual

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U S E R M A N U A L
Netti 4U
Comfort CE/CES PLUS
T
his product conforms to 93/42/EEC for medical products.

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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L Netti 4U Comfort CE/CES PLUS his product conforms to 93/42/EEC for medical products.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Areas of use/indications for Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS 5 1.2 Contraindications 1.3 Quality and durability 1.4 Environment and waste disposal 1.5 Information for re-use 1.6 About this manual 1.7 Vital measures 2. QUICK REFERENCE 3. DESCRIPTION 4.
  • Page 3 7. MANOEUVRING 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 7.8 Lifting the wheelchair 7.9 Push rim 8.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is tested to DIN EN 12183:2009. The tests were carried out by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in German In Alu Rehab we believe that wheelchairs should be chosen based on a thorough assessment focusing on the needs of the user and demands from the environment.
  • Page 5: Areas Of Use/Indications For Netti 4U Comfort|Ce/Ces Plus

    Service GmbH in Germany, following the European Standard DIN EN 12183:2009. Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS is a multi- As manufacturer, Alu Rehab A.S evaluates function wheelchair for partially or fully the test to be equal to 5-6 years of immobile persons with physical and/or mental normal use of the chair.
  • Page 6: Information For Re-Use

    1.6 About this manual 1.5 Information for re-use I n order to avoid damages while using the All products from Alu Rehab are designed Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS wheelchair, to give years of maintenance-free service. please read this manual carefully before All products can be adapted for re-use starting to use the chair.
  • Page 7: Vital Measures

    1.7 Vital measures Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS is a comfort wheelchair designed for both outdoor and indoor use. Specifications varies between countries. Total weight: 28,5 Kg (450 mm width chair) Seat width: 350, 400, 450, 500 mm Seat depth: (From back rest cushion to front of seat plate) 425, 450, 475 and 500mm 375, 420, 425 and 450mm...
  • Page 8: Quick Reference

    2. QUICK REFERENCE Drive carefully! The content of this page is a summary of the whole manual. It gives a brief Be aware that friction against push introduction to the use and care of the rims can create a warm surface. Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS wheelchair.
  • Page 9: Description

    3. DESCRIPTION Standard version* 1. Head support 2. Angle and depth adjustment for head support 3. Head support bracket 4. Push bow 5. Release handle 6. Main wheel 7. Anti tip 8. Brakes 9. Front castors 10. Front fork 11. Foot plate 12.
  • Page 10: Features Of Netti 4U Comfort|Ce/Ces Plus

    4. FEATURES OF NETTI 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS Standard Accessories SEAT SEAT • Pressure distributive cushions • Pressure distributive cushion • Tilt -5° to +20° • Adjustable depth of 7.5 cm WHEELS WHEELS • Puncture proof PU wheels 12”, 16” and 24x1” •...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    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. (See chapter 5.1 for mounting) Black or transparent is optional.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Assembly Of Hip-Belt

    5.2 Mounting of H-Belt bar 5.1 Assembling of hip belt Picture 1. Illustration 5.1.1 • Remove the push handles, and pull the • Pull the belt through the hole in the hip H-belt attachment bar onto the push belt bracket. handles from the lower end.
  • Page 14: Assembly And Adjustment

    6. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT To check that the main wheel is properly attached to the hub, remove the finger from the central knob and 6.1 Unpacking pull at the main wheel. 1. Unpack all the parts, and check that If the main wheel doesn’t lock, don’t everything is there according to the use the wheelchair but contact packing list.
  • Page 15 If it is required to change position of the main Check the position of the anti tip wheels or to change to a different size of main and readjust the brakes after moun- wheels, unfix the hub bushing including washer ting the main wheels or changing the and nut.
  • Page 16: Backrest

    6.5 Backrest To check that the back rest is • To mount the gas spring, lift the push locked, grip the push bow and bow with one hand, and lead the gas press the back rest forward. spring locking head into the plastic If the back rest falls forward - bracket with the other (Ill.
  • Page 17: Backrest Cushions

    6.6 Backrest cushions 6.7 Seat depth adjustment Backrest cushions are fixed and adjusted • If the seat depth should be adjusted at onto the wheelchair using the velcro. the rear, loosen the locking bolt in the plastic bracket (Ill. 6.5.2.). •...
  • Page 18: Seat Cushion

    Adjusting the height of the anti tip The cushion cover is washable and The anti tip can be adjusted in to fixed reusable. Follow the instruction positions. The short position is for 12” & 16” on the back of the cushion for main wheels and 24”...
  • Page 19 Adjusting the angle - Angle adjustable and can be angles in fixed positions. foot support Delivered with height and depth adjustable • The angle of the foot support can be calf support. adjusted using the star wheel in Ill. 6.9.3. •...
  • Page 20 Ill.6.9.5 Ill. 6.9.7 Adjusting the angle of the footplate • The foot plates can be adjusted in angle. While making the adjustment there • Untighten the screw (B) and adjust the must be no load on the foot plates. foot plate to the required angle. Fix the screw properly.
  • Page 21: Head Support

    • Place the squared nut in the trace of the head support bracket as shown above. Ill. 6.9.9 • Place the head support in the head To adjust in depth, the calf pad is support bracket. removed from the bracket by using an •...
  • Page 22: Arm Support

    6.12 Arm support Adjusting the head support in height: • Release the locking lever on the head support adapter (C). • Adjust the head support and fix it in required position. Adjusting the head support in angle: • Release the adjustment wheel at the rear of the horizontal bar (B).
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Brakes

    • To reposition the brake, loosen the two Adjusting the height of the arm support screws on the inside of the brake clamp • Untighten the screw on the arm support (Ill. 6.12.3). using a 6 mm Allen key. • Adjust the brake position and tighten the •...
  • Page 24: Drum Brake

    Drum brake Operating and applying the brake If the wheelchair is mounted with 12” or The wheelbase in drum brake is fitted with 16” main wheels, these will be equipped with hand operated hub brakes to allow regulation drum brakes. of speed on hills and whilst travelling along.
  • Page 25: Seat Angle/Tilt

    6.14 Seat angle/tilt The release handles have the following labels: The seat angle is regulated using the release handle mounted on the push bow. The seat unit can be tilted from -5° to +20° Recline Tilt Risk for tipping. Check the position of anti tip. Do not leave the user in the wheelchair when it is tilted forward.
  • Page 26: Manoeuvring The Wheelchair

    7. MANOEUVRING Users, drive up a step backwards: This technique is only useful if the step is very low. It also depends on the clearance 7.1 General techniques between the foot plates and the ground. The weight and balance of the chair •...
  • Page 27: Driving Techniques - Slope

    Companions, drive down a step 7.5 Driving techniques backwards: - Up stairs - • Check that the anti tip is turned up. Always ask for assistance. • Move the wheelchair backwards to the step. Never use escalators, even if assisted •...
  • Page 28: Driving Techniques - Down Stairs

    7.6 Driving techniques With or without companion - sideways. Before transfer: - Down stairs - • The wheelchair should be placed as close Never use escalators, even if assisted as possible to the destination of the by a companion. transfer. •...
  • Page 29: Lifting The Wheelchair

    Using a lift: Never lift the wheelchair by the foot Before transfer to chair: supports or arm supports • Tilt the chair back • Remove the head support Don’t lift the wheelchair with a user • Remove the foot supports in it.
  • Page 30: Transport

    8. TRANSPORT Mount an “eye-bolt” in one of the holes in the Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS is tested and wheel frame bracket. Hook on a hook/ approved to crash test ISO 7176-19 and can carabine hook in the “eye-bolt” be used as a seat in a motor vehicle. 8.1 Folding for transport When wheelchair is unoccupied, fold as described below.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    These * As a rule of thumb, use oil on movable parts can, if needed, also be removed and parts and all bearings. Alu Rehab sent to manufacutrer/distributor upon recommends use of ordinary bicycle oil request.
  • Page 32 6. Wash the wheelchair well using clean water to remove all the soap. 7. Use methylated spirit to remove any dirt left. Disinfection of the wheelchair Remove cushions ( See separate washing instructions ). Use a soft rag, added with Hydrogenperoxide or technical alcohol ( Isopropanol ).
  • Page 33: Table Of Vital Measures

    10. TABLE VITAL MEASURES Netti 4U comfort|CE PLUS / CES PLUS CE PLUS CE PLUS CES PLUS CES PLUS Netti 4U comfort Specification min. Overall length with foot 1100 mm 1050 mm support Overall width 530 mm 680 mm 530 mm 680 mm Reversing / Pivot width 1400 mm...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    11. 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 6.13 • The user is sitting very askew in the chair •...
  • Page 35: Tests & Warranty

    Alu Rehab or by use of spare parts delivered or produced by third parties. In such cases, this guarantee shall be considered null and void.
  • Page 36: Spare Part Guarantee

    12.4 Spare part guarantee 12.6 Combinations with other products • Alu Rehab offers a 5-year guarantee (as a minimum) for spare parts. The periode of Combinations of Netti and other products not guarantee is defined as beginning at the manufactured by Alu Rehab A.S...
  • Page 37: Measures & Weight

    13. MEASURES & WEIGHT Seat Seat depth** Back rest Total Transport Weight width* width width heigh *** 350mm 375-450mm 500mm 530mm 480mm 27 kg 400mm 375-450mm 500mm 580mm 530mm 27,5 kg 450mm 375-450mm 500mm 630mm 580mm 28 kg 500mm 375-450mm 500mm 680mm 630mm...
  • Page 38 Language: English Model: Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS Version: December 2013...
  • Page 39 Language: English Model: Netti 4U comfort|CE/CES PLUS Version: December 2013...
  • Page 40 Bedriftsvegen 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 UM0101UK...

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