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Summary of Contents for Ortopedia Impuls ORTOform
- Page 1 Operating Manual FOLDING WHEELCHAIR Impuls ORTOform S T A Y M O B I L E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction ........................6 2. Handling the wheelchair ....................7 Use ............................. 7 Performance ........................8 Safety information ......................8 Additional user/safety information ..................9 2.4.1 User information ....................10 Folding/unfolding ......................14 2.5.1 Folding the wheelchair ..................14 2.5.2 Unfolding the wheelchair .................. - Page 3 3.2.10 Driving wheels ..................... 33 6. Care and maintenance ....................48 3.2.10.1 Full floating axle ................. 33 Care ..........................48 3.2.11 Hand wheels ......................34 Maintenance ........................49 3.2.12 Brakes ........................34 6.2.1 Tools ........................49 3.2.12.1 Safety information ................35 6.2.2 Maintenance instructions ..................
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Page 4: Introduction
Note: stered seat, an angle-adjustable, uphol- ORTOPEDIA dealer. The adaptation will Like any other vehicle, a wheelchair is a Please note that the equipment ver- stered backrest and a seat depth adjust- take into account the driving experi- technical aid. -
Page 5: Performance
Do not throw or drop parts belong- angle (90°) until the swivel wheels cussed with your ORTOPEDIA dealer or ing to the wheelchair! – Removable A direct change of movement to the almost touch the obstacle. Briefly stop physician. -
Page 6: User Information
Curve driving Turning s Tyres are made of a rubber mixture 2.4.1 User information and can leave permanent or difficult- The following pages give general infor- to-remove marks on some surfaces mation and suggestions for handling (e.g. plastic, wooden or parquet and use of the wheelchair in everyday flooring, carpets, mats). - Page 7 Climbing in Crossing drops/steps Steering wheels forwards = safe stability Transfer Bringing the wheelchair upright Transfer with sliding board Toilet use Climbing into the bath Lowering the legs...
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Page 8: Folding/Unfolding
2.5 Folding/unfolding 2.6 Transportation 3. Overview For storage or transportation purposes, 2.5.1 Folding the wheelchair the wheelchair can be dismantled into The overview shows the most important To fold the wheelchair (fig. 1) detach portable elements without the need for components and operating elements of the armrests, leg supports, seat and the tools. -
Page 9: Impuls-Ortoform
3.1 Impuls-ORTOform 3.2 Components The model shown in fig. 5 and 6 is rep- 3.2.1 30°-adjustable backrest resentative of all Impuls-ORTOform (gas spring adjustment) wheelchairs. For variable adjustment up to 30° (fig. 1 Sliding handle 7) pull the release levers (fig. 8/ 2 ORTOform-Backrest Note: 3 Armrest... -
Page 10: Mechanically-Adjustable Backrest
3.2.2 30°-mechanically-adjust- 3.2.3 Height-adjustable sliding able backrest handles The backrest angle can be mechanically The height of the sliding handles (fig. adjusted by up to 30° (fig. 10). Both 13) can be variably adjusted. The han- clamping levers (fig. 11/ ) must be dles can also be secured against twist- slackened to adjust the angle. -
Page 11: Armrests
3.2.5 Armrests 3.2.5.2 Height-adjustable arm- rest Attention: Do not use wheelchair without arm- To adjust the height, push in the ratchet rests guards fitted. button (fig. 19/ ) and bring the arm- rest pad in stages to the desired height. Do not use the armrests to lift or carry the wheelchair. -
Page 12: Leg Supports
3.2.6 Leg supports 3.2.6.2 Leg support with angle adjustment and length Attention: compensation (774-2 AL) Do not use the leg supports to lift or carry the wheelchair. When seated in the wheelchair, ask a carer to raise the leg support to the de- Locking the brakes prevents the sired level. -
Page 13: Folding Up The Foot Plates
3.2.6.3 Folding up the foot 3.2.6.4 Swivelling leg supports plates aside The foot plates must be folded up and The leg supports can be swivelled in- the calf pads swivelled outwards (fig. 22) ward/outward (fig. 24) for an easy trans- to obtain an unobstructed foot area, e.g. -
Page 14: Removal Of Leg Supports
3.2.6.5 Removal of leg supports 3.2.6.7 Height-adjustment of foot plates (774-1) The leg supports can be detached in an upward direction (fig. 26/ ) by press- The foot plate can be telescoped in steps ing the respective lever for locking the to the desired height after the removal leg support (fig. -
Page 15: Angle-Adjustment Of Foot Plates (774-2 Al)
3.2.6.9 Angle-adjustment of foot 3.2.6.11 Depth-adjustment of calf plates (774-2 AL) pads (774-1) After removing the locking screw (fig. The depth of the calf pads can be al- ), pull out the teeth and set the tered by assembly at two other screw- angle of the foot plate. -
Page 16: Upholstered Backrest
3.2.7 Upholstered backrest 3.2.8 Upholstered seat The upholstered backrest must be de- The upholstered seat must be detached tached for folding (fig. 38). in an upward direction for folding (fig. 42). 3.2.7.1 Detaching the uphol- To attach the upholstered seat, align it stered backrest according to the adjusted depth and the clearance space of the upholstered seat... -
Page 17: Headrest
3.2.9 Headrest 3.2.10 Driving wheels The headrest (fig. 44) can be adjusted The drive wheels are on a full floating to suit the respective user. axle. Slacken the locking screw (fig. 44/ Note: to adjust the height. The tyre pressure is shown on both Slacken the locking screws (fig. -
Page 18: Hand Wheels
3.2.11 Hand wheels 3.2.12.1 Safety information The distance between the hand wheels The wheelchair must not be pushed and the driving wheels is adjustable. To when the brakes are locked on. change this distance, loosen the four fix- If the braking effect reduces, the ing screws (fig. -
Page 19: Locking The Brake
3.2.12.5 Locking the brake 3.2.12.8 Drum brake for carers To secure the wheelchair against unin- (Fig. 53) tentional movement, both lateral brake You lock the drum brake by first pulling levers should be pushed forward until up the brake lever ( ), and then press- they reach their limit stops (fig. -
Page 20: Swivel Wheels
4. Individual 3.2.13 Swivel wheels customisation The swivel wheels can be easily replaced (fig. 56). The screw axle (fig. 56 ) must be dis- This setting option offers: assembled to remove the wheel. – individual adaptation of the seat The correct tyre pressure can be found depth to your thigh length, in the Technical data or on the outer –... -
Page 21: Seat Height/Seat Inclination
4.2 Seat height/seat Attention: inclination A horizontal displacement of the axle mount (fig. 58/ ) alters the wheel- Customised setting of seat height and base and therefore the driving be- inclination involves: haviour. – Vertical displacement of the axle mounting (fig. 58/ ) within the hole –... -
Page 22: Optional Accessories
5.2 Stabilisers 5. Optional acces- sories The stabilisers (fig. 62) provide increased stability from tipping and can be swiv- elled inwards under the seat (fig. 63). Optional accessories are not included in the standard scope of supply. Attention: In certain situations, stabilisers do not provide sufficient protection against 5.1 Lap belt overturning. -
Page 23: Setting The Height
5.4 Lateral supports 5.2.2 Setting the height The stabiliser tube is height-adjustable. The lateral supports (fig. 66/ ) increase Loosen the locking screws (fig. 64/ the sitting stability and can be adjusted position the stabiliser tube (fig. 50/ in height and swivelled to the rear. according to the driving wheel. -
Page 24: Spoke Guard
5.5 Spoke guard 5.7 Tray The spoke guard prevents injury to Attention: hands from touching the turning spokes. Always ensure that brakes are secured It also protects the spokes against dam- before the installation, setting, adjust- age. ment or removal of the tray. •... -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
Clean the covers with warm water. damage. Clean the plastic parts using a The high quality surface finish guarantees ally by an ORTOPEDIA dealer. The In the case of stubborn soiling, the optimal protection against corrosion. If the mild commercial detergent suitable for... -
Page 26: Maintenance Instructions
6.2.2 Maintenance instructions Check rear tubes for stability. 6.2.3 Punctures In the event of deformation or crack- Before setting out: If pneumatic tyres are punctured by ing around the soldered seams, con- sharp objects such as nails, screws, glass Check brake unit for correct function. tact an authorised repair centre im- slivers etc., the puncture should be re- Operate brake lever until it reaches... -
Page 27: Repairs
In the event of repairs, use only Dimensions trained to carry out the work required. original ORTOPEDIA spare parts! Length across leg supports ......102 – 126 cm You must state the serial number (Fz-I- Height ............93 – 99,5 cm 6.4 Customer service... -
Page 28: Guarantee
For product liability reasons, repair and maintenance work may only be carried out by an authorised dealer and only original – ORTOPEDIA – spare parts may be used Equipment for home care, everyday life and the rehabilitation for such repair/maintenance. - Page 29 Sender Please prepay if stamp available Name Street Antwort Postcode Town ORTOPEDIA GmbH – Öffentlichkeitsarbeit – Tel. Postfach 64 09 D-24125 Kiel Fax. Active and universal wheelchairs Toilet and shower wheelchairs Electric wheelchairs Scooter Equipment for home care, everyday life and the rehabilitation...