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English user manual
© 2009 R82 A/S. All rights reserved.
The R82 logo and the Cougar chairs are registered trademarks of R82 A/S.
06.2011

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  • Page 1 English user manual © 2009 R82 A/S. All rights reserved. The R82 logo and the Cougar chairs are registered trademarks of R82 A/S. 06.2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety ....................4 Warranty ....................4 Tools .....................4 Ready for use ..................5 T-tool.....................5 Sitting and Transferring from the Cougar ..........6 Roadability 1/4 ..................7 Roadability 2/4 ..................8 Roadability 3/4 ..................9 Roadability 4/4 ..................10 Gas spring adjustment................ 11 Quick release wheels .................12 Angling the seat & back ..............13 Mounting the push brace ..............14...
  • Page 3 COUGAR The Cougar is an exceptionally comfortable wheelchair. The Cougar is designed for teenagers and adults who need a comfortable reha- bilitation chair. The Cougar should allow any individual the ability to achieve cor- rect seating position and comfort. With a wide range of seating adjustments and accessories, the Cougar will provide the user with exceptional postural support and comfort.

  • Page 4: Safety

    For further information, we refer to the R82 homepage/download. The warranty can only be sustained if the R82 product is in use in the same country where it was purchased and if the product can be identified by the serial number. The warranty does not cover accidental damage, including damage caused by misuse or neglect.

  • Page 5: Ready For Use

    READY FOR USE The Cougar is shipped folded so that it takes up as little room as possible during transport. To use the Cougar, please follow the instructions below. 1) Pull the seat all the way back to obtain the correct starting point.

  • Page 6: Sitting And Transferring From The Cougar

    Place the user into the Cougar and adjust the accessories to achieve the optimal seating for the user. It is not necessary to remove the leg rests if the user is transferred in or out of the Cougar using a sling.

  • Page 7: Roadability 1/4

    ROADABILITY 1/4 Driving UP kerbs (max. 10 cm) Forwards This technique is recommended for the experi- enced users. * Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated * Drive forward towards the kerb * Balance on the rear wheels and lift the front wheels from the ground.

  • Page 8: Roadability 2/4

    ROADABILITY 2/4 Driving DOWN kerbs (max. 10 cm) Forwards This technique is recommended for the experi- enced users. * Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated * Drive forward towards the kerb * Pull hard on the hand rims and drive forward. All wheels will touch the ground a the same time.

  • Page 9: Roadability 3/4

    ROADABILITY 3/4 Driving DOWN/UP a hill Follow the below to avoid tilting when driving down/up a hill. Driving down: Sit upright in the chair. Correct the speed with the hand rims and not with the brakes. Driving up: Bend forward to correct the point of gravity. Avoid to turn around in the middle of the hill.

  • Page 10: Roadability 4/4

    ROADABILITY 4/4 Driving UP stairs Always ask for help. Never enter an escalator even with help from others. Backwards, with assistance: * Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated and the handles is tightned securely. * Drive backwards toward the first step. * Tilt the chair and pull up the chair one step at a time.

  • Page 11: Gas Spring Adjustment

    GAS SPRING ADJUSTMENT Occasionally the gas spring may need to be adjusted. The adjustment is only necessary when: - the gas spring releases itself slowly - the gas spring can not be released at all If the gas spring releases itself; loosen the nut (B) with a 17 mm wrench.

  • Page 12: Quick Release Wheels

    QUICK RELEASE WHEELS Quick Release axle pins on the rear wheels is a standard feature of the Cougar - This aids in quick and easy removal (A): Push the release mechanism in the middle of the wheel and pull to remove the wheel.

  • Page 13: Angling The Seat & Back

    Activate the left handle (A) on the push handle to adjust the angle of the seat. The Cougar can be ordered with or without a gasspring for reclining the back. Please follow the description below to angle the back on your...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Push Brace

    MOUNTING THE PUSH BRACE Follow the instructions below to mount the push brace. 1) Remove the ferrules (A) at the top of the frame. 2) Push the push brace into the slides, and tighten the 2 screws (B) in each side. The top screw is fitted to the mark in the slide to secure that the push brace can not be pulled up when in use.

  • Page 15: Anti-Tip Device

    ANTI-TIP DEVICE Anti-tips are standard equipment on the Cougar The anti-tip devices are mounted on the back of the chair beneath the seat. Activate the anti-tip device with the foot at posi- tion (A). To deactivate, turn it around 180°.

  • Page 16: Leg Rests And Foot Plates

    LEG RESTS AND FOOT PLATES Follow the directions below to install leg rests on the Cougar: 1) Installation of the leg rests: Remove the end-piece (A) by using a screw- driver. Install the fittings for leg rests and fasten with the enclosed 5 mm Allen key.

  • Page 17: Seat Height Adjustment

    SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Follow the directions below to adjust the seat height of the Cougar: 1) Undo the nuts (A) and remove the bolt from the frame. 2) Adjust the height to the required position. 3) Replace the bolt and fasten the nuts.

  • Page 18: Seat Depth Adjustment

    SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Release the gas spring on the back of the chair by activating the right handle on the push brace. Pull the seat all the way back to obtain the correct starting position for seat depth adjustment. The seat can be adjusted up to 10 cm in depth. Follow the directions below for correct adjust- ment.

  • Page 19: Wheel Lock

    WHEEL LOCK Wheel locks are mounted on the lower frame and can be operated by either user or helper. * Push the handle forward to lock the wheel * Pull the handle backward to loosen the wheel lock The wheel locks are installed on the frame and can be moved forward and backward, depending on wheel size and brake efficiency.

  • Page 20: Drum Brake

    * Squeeze the handle to activate the brake. * Pull the red handle to disengage the brake. WHEEL COMBINATIONS The recommended wheel combinations on the Cougar are described below. If another seat height is desired, use the seat height adjustment described elsewhere in this manual. Wheel combinations: 12½"...

  • Page 21: Changing Point Of Gravity

    Remount the wheel suspension and the rear wheels. The Cougar is ready for use. Remember that the wheel locks also need to be moved forwards or backwards.

  • Page 22: Cougar Back

    COUGAR BACK The Cougar may be purchased with either a wooden back, strap back or manufactured for a special back system. Back with a wooden plate: The wooden plate is mounted in the rails on the back. Strap back: The strap back is mounted in the rails on the back.

  • Page 23: Armrests With Side Plates And Armrest Extensions

    ARMRESTS WITH SIDE PLATES AND ARMREST EXTENSIONS Loosen the screw and remove the end piece from the seat rail. Install the armrest fitting in the seat rail (A) and fasten with the enclosed 5 mm Allen key. The fittings can be moved forward or back- wardsdepending on where the armrests need to be placed.

  • Page 24: Spoke Protectors

    MOUNTING OF FOOT SUPPORT The Cougar can be equipped with various foot supports and foot support bars. Follow the de- scription below for correct mounting: * Dismount the fittings (A) under the seat og mount the new fittings (B).

  • Page 25: Leg Support

    LEG SUPPORT The calf support can easily be adjusted in height and angle. * Height adjustment. Loosen the screw (C). * Sideway adjustment. Loosen the screw (D). * Angling. Loosen the screws (E). * Depth adjustement. Reposition the screws (E) in the mounting plate. Make sure that all the screws are tightened securely.

  • Page 26: Cane Holder

    CANE HOLDER A cane holder can be mounted on the Cougar. Mount the fittings respectively on the top and on the bottom of the frame. VENT TRAY FOR VENTILATOR * Place the vent tray on the bottom bar on the frame (A).

  • Page 27: Pommel

    POMMEL The pommel may be purchased as an accessory for the Cougar. Install the fitting in the pre-drilled holes located below the seat. Use the enclosed screws and the 4 mm Allen key. Install the pommel in the fitting and fasten with the fingerscrews (A).

  • Page 28: Head Support

    Adjust the angle (C) and adjust the head support sideways (D). VESTS & BELTS As standard feature the Cougar is equipped with belt attachments for e.g. a hip belt. More vests and belts can be installed on the chair. Install fix-locks as described above.

  • Page 29: Fix-Locks

    FIX-LOCKS Fix-locks can be mounted in the rails of both the seat and the back (A). The fix-lock with the v-track is placed in the rail. Turn the v-track to horizontal. Pull the fix-lock outwards while it is fastened with the enclosed 3 mm Allen key. Two fix-locks with straps can be mounted on the top bar on the back (B).

  • Page 30: Transportation In Motor Vehicles 1/2

    TRANSPORTATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES 1/2 The Cougar wheelchair is approved for transpor- ting users in motor vehicles, when the wheelchair is placed in a forward-facing position. Follow the directions below to ensure safety: The approval is not valid on special made chairs or combinations of seat- and back- systems not made by R82.

  • Page 31: Transportation In Motor Vehicles 2/2

    TRANSPORTATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES 2/2 1. Secure the Cougar in the vehicle: * Mount the 4-point strap-type tiedown system in the vehicle. (Follow the manufacturer's instructions) * Mount the two fittings (A) with the symbol (B) on the front of the chair.

  • Page 32: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION A) Serial number The label is placed to the left on the front cross bar beneath the seat. B) Manufacturer The label is placed to the far left on the front cross bar beneath the seat. Dato: 31-01-02 Belast: 0840-01-111878-001 Varenr:...

  • Page 33: Measurements

    The Cougar is measured with the following wheel combination, placed in the standard wheel position: 22" rear wheel and 6" front wheel. The Cougar is measured with comfort cushions mounted and the seat in horizontal and back in vertical position. We supply various types of leg rests and cushions, which is why the weight is listed without.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Frame: Powder lacquered aluminium pipes PA6 parts: Fibre glass strengthened Nylon Cushions: Fire resistant foam Cover: Fire resistant Trevira CS MANUFACTURER R82 A/S Parallelvej 3 8751 Gedved Denmark...

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    Accessories or available spare parts which are broken can be forwarded to R82 for repair. If there is a problem with any basic parts, the whole chair must be returned to R82 for repair. R82 will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non-original parts or repairs made by a non-authorized R82 person.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Seat/back seems bent - Make sure the cross bar on the back is horizontal. The point of gravity function - Contact an authorized R82 dealer. Do NOT try to separate anything does not run smoothly without guidance . * The user may experience several of these problems in a wheelchair that is incorrectly adjusted...

  • Page 38: Vest And Cross Vest

    VEST AND CROSS VEST The vest and cross vest can be opened and closed by using the buckles and the zipper. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * Mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back. (A) * Lead the upper straps in the sides through the slots in the back (B) and fit a fix-lock on the strap.

  • Page 39: Chest Belt

    CHEST BELT The chest belt can be opened and closed by using the buckles. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * Mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back. (A) * Mount the straps in the sides in the belt fittings on the back (B).

  • Page 40: Y-Hip Strap

    Y-HIP STRAP The Y-hip strap can be opened and closed by using the buckles. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * Mount the straps in the belt fittings under the seat (D). * Mount the straps (E) in the beltfittings (E) in the front of the seat.

  • Page 41: Ankle Straps

    ANKLE STRAPS The ankle straps can be opened and closed by using the velcro or the buckle (A). Follow the instructions below for mounting. * Remove the buckles (C). * Pull the straps (B) through the slides in the foot plates. * Mount the buckles (C) again and make sure the straps do not slide off.

  • Page 42: Hand Cuff

    HAND CUFF The hand cuff can be opened and closed by using the buckle (A). Follow the instructions below for mounting. * Mount the hand cuff around the users wrist. * Mount the strap (B) around the arm rest bar. Take care that all the fixations and adjust- ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis.

  • Page 43: Transportation Belt

    TRANSPORTATION BELT The belt goes around the persons chest and around the back of the chair. Use the velcro for closing the belt and lock with the metal lock. Take care that all the fixations and adjust- ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis.

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