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- Page 1 Operating Manual FOLDING WHEELCHAIR Impuls-System 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 2.1 Application ........................... 7 2.2 Performance .......................... 8 2.3 Safety information ......................... 8 Additional user/safety information ..................9 2.4.1 User information ....................10 2.5 Folding/unfolding ....................... 15 2.5.1 Folding the wheelchair .................. - Page 3 3.3.5 Driving wheels ..................... 34 Spoke guard ........................47 3.3.5.1 Full floating axle ................. 34 5.5.1 Removal ....................... 47 3.3.5.2 Hand wheels ..................35 5.5.2 Installation ......................47 3.3.6 Brakes ........................35 Brake lever extension ....................... 47 3.3.6.1 Safety information ................35 Tray ...........................
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Page 4: Introduction
It is therefore impor- heavier users weighing up to max. 160 ORTOPEDIA dealer. The adaptation will tant to learn how to handle it correctly. take into account the driving experi- These instructions are intended for use in... -
Page 5: Performance
A direct change of movement to the parts such as armrests and leg sup- and at a right angle (90°) to the ob- ORTOPEDIA dealer or physician. opposite direction, e.g. from reverse ports should be handled correctly to stacle, until the swivel wheels are al- ensure lasting performance. -
Page 6: User Information
Negotiating a bend Turning Tyres are made of a rubber com- 2.4.1 User information pound and may leave marks on some The following pages give general infor- surfaces (e.g. plastic, wooden or par- mation and suggestions for handling quet flooring, rugs, carpets) that are and use of the wheelchair in everyday hard to remove or even permanent. - 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 Wheelchair and the car Move the wheelchair parallel and adja- 2.5.1 Folding the wheelchair cent to the driver or passenger seat. Detach the legrests and the armrests in To fold the wheelchair (Fig. 1), fold up order to reduce the wheelchair weight the foot plates of the leg supports or and make the lifting into the car easier. -
Page 9: Transportation
2.6 Transportation 3.1 IMPULS 1 3. Overview For storage or transportation purposes, The model shown in Fig. 3 is representa- the wheelchair can be dismantled into The overview shows the most important tive of all IMPULS standard lightweight portable elements without the need for components and operating elements of wheelchairs. - Page 10 3.2 IMPULS 2-4 3.2a IMPULS XX The model shown in Fig. 3 is representa- The model shown in Fig. 3.2 and 3.3 is tive of all IMPULS adaptable/activity representative of all IMPULS XX wheel- wheelchairs. chairs. – IMPULS 2 1 Sliding handle –...
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Page 11: Seat Band Xx
3.3 Components 3.3.2 Backrest The standard backrest has a rigid rear 3.3.1 Seat band tube with lumbar tilt (Fig. 6). The standard seat band can be adjusted Warning: to two depths. After removing the end Hanging bags or other objects be- caps (Fig. -
Page 12: Back Band, Standard
3.3.2.2 Back band, standard 3.3.2.4 Backrest with 30° angle ORTOFLEX Standard adjustment back cover The standard back cover (Fig. 6) is stretched into position by the rear tubes For variable adjustment up to 30°, pull when the wheelchair is unfolded. the release levers (Fig. -
Page 13: Height-Adjustable Sliding Handles
3.3.2.5 Height-adjustable sliding 3.3.3 Armrest handles Warning: The height of the sliding handles (Fig. Do not use wheelchair without arm- 9.3) can be variably adjusted. The han- rests/clothes guards fitted. dles can also be secured against twist- Do not lift wheelchair by armrests/ ing and pulling out of position clothes guards. -
Page 14: Armrest With Double Locking
3.3.3.3 Armrest with double 3.3.4 Leg supports locking Warning: To install the armrest, push the diago- Do not use the leg supports to lift or nally positioned rear pin (Fig. 12/ carry the wheelchair. into the corresponding opening, then • For the Impuls XX model with sepa- swivel it forwards into the correspond- rate leg supports, the maximum per- ing opening until you hear the locking... -
Page 15: Swivelling Leg Supports Aside
3.3.4.3 Swivelling leg supports 3.3.4.4 Removal of leg supports aside Before removing the leg supports, re- For transferring easily into or out of the move the calf support and fold up the foot plates. Depending on the model wheelchair or for moving close to a cup- board, bed, or bath, the leg supports and version, the leg supports can now can be swivelled inwards or outwards... -
Page 16: Positioning Of Foot Plates
3.3.4.6 Positioning of foot plates 3.3.4.8 Adjustment of foot plate height To set the foot plate position, the lock- ing screws (Fig. 23/ )must first be re- Depending on the model and version, moved. Re-tighten screws. the height of the foot plate is adjusted When the screwed connections have as follows: been loosened (Fig. -
Page 17: Leg Support With Angle Adjustment (774-1)
3.3.4.10 Leg support with angle 3.3.4.11 Leg support with angle adjustment (774-1) adjustment and length compensation (774-2 AL) When seated in the wheelchair, ask a carer to raise the leg support to the de- When seated in the wheelchair, ask a sired level. -
Page 18: Driving Wheels
3.3.5 Driving wheels 3.3.5.2 Hand wheels The driving wheels are mounted on a The distance between the hand wheels fixed axle or a full floating axle, depend- and the driving wheels is adjustable. To ing on the wheelchair model. change this distance, loosen the four fix- ing screws (Fig. -
Page 19: Toggle Joint Brake
Do not lean on the lateral brake lever 3.3.6.5 Locking the brake (Fig. 34/ To secure the wheelchair against unin- Warning: tentional movement, both lateral brake The braking effect is dependent on: levers should be pushed forward until – the condition of the tyres, they reach their limit stops (Fig. -
Page 20: Drum Brake For Carers
3.3.6.8 Drum brake for carers 3.3.7 Swivel wheels (Fig. 37.1) The swivel wheels can be easily replaced To lock the brake lever once it has been (Fig. 39). applied ( ), press the forward part of To remove the wheels, unscrew and re- the rocker lever upwards ( ). -
Page 21: Individual Customisation
4. Individual 4.1.1 Driving wheel position customisation The driving wheel position depends on: – the desired seat height, – the wheel size, This setting option offers: – the seat inclination, – customised adjustment of the seat – the swivel wheel. height to suit your lower thigh length, –... -
Page 22: Swivel Wheel Position
5. Optional acces- 4.1.2 Swivel wheel position sories The required swivel wheel position (Fig. 44) is determined according to the po- sition specified for the driving wheel. Optional accessories are not included in the standard scope of supply. Note: Each time the position of the driving 5.1 Lap belt wheel is changed, the castor control 5.1.1 Fastening lap belt... -
Page 23: Stabilisers
5.2 Stabilisers 5.2.2 Setting the height The stabilisers (Fig. 48) provide increased The stabiliser tube is height-adjustable. stability from tipping and can be swiv- Loosen the locking screws (Fig. 50/ elled inwards under the seat (Fig. 49). position the stabiliser tube (Fig. 50/ according to the driving wheel. -
Page 24: Transit Wheels
5.4 Transit wheels 5.5 Spoke guard For narrow openings or passages (e.g. The spoke guard prevents injury to in trains) the transit wheels (Fig. 53/ hands from touching the turning spokes. allow the wheelchair to be pushed by a It also protects the spokes against dam- carer without using the driving wheels. -
Page 25: Tray
5.7 Tray 6. Care and maintenance Warning: 6.1 Care Always ensure that brakes are secured before the installation, setting, adjust- Seat and back cover: Finish: ment or removal of the tray. Clean the covers with warm water. The high quality surface finish guarantees •... -
Page 26: Maintenance
Operate brake lever until it reaches its damage. Clean the plastic parts using a ally by an ORTOPEDIA dealer. The limit. The locked wheels should not be Every 8 weeks mild commercial detergent suitable for ORTOPEDIA dealer will check and main- able to turn under operating conditions. -
Page 27: Punctures
ORTOPEDIA dealer, who has been date of modification and the appropri- The outer part of the tyre must be trained at our factory in accordance with... -
Page 28: Technical Data
7.2 Impuls 1 Euro model 7. Technical data Dimensions 7.1 Impuls 1 model Length across leg supports ......113 cm Dimensions Height ............90 – 95 cm Length across leg supports ......104 cm Width of seat: 40 / 43 / 46 cm ....Seat depth: 40 / 42 / 44 cm Height ............ -
Page 29: Impuls 1 Vario Model
7.3 Impuls 1 Vario model 7.4 Impuls 2 model Dimensions Dimensions Length across leg supports ......110 cm Length across leg supports ......102 cm Height ............90 – 101 cm Height ............91 – 105 cm Width of seat: 38 / 40 / 43 / 46 / 48 cm ..Seat depth: 40 / 42 / 44 cm Width of seat: 38 / 40 / 43 / 46 / 48 cm .. -
Page 30: Impuls 3 Model
7.5 Impuls 3 model 7.6 Impuls 4 model Dimensions Dimensions Length across leg supports ......93,5 – 96 cm Length across leg supports ......98 cm Height ............82 – 94 cm Height ............91 – 105 cm Width of seat: 38 / 40 / 43 / 46 / 48 cm ..Seat depth: 40 / 42 / 44 cm Width of seat: 38 / 40 / 43 / 46 / 48 cm .. -
Page 31: Impuls Xx Model
Armrest height .......... 19 – 28,5 cm 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 for Seat height and seat angle with 22" or 24" driving wheels such repair/maintenance. -
Page 32: Notes
Notes: Please send me your current catalogue and product information, free of charge and without obligation, on the following: Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Universal and activity wheelchairs, wheelchairs for toilet and shower, electric wheelchairs, scooters, accessories Aids for domestic care, ever Aids for domestic care, ever Aids for domestic care, everyday life and rehabilitation yday life and rehabilitation... - Page 33 Sender: Please prepay if stamp available Name Street Response 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...