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Rea®Dahlia®30/45

Dahlia 45

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Contents

1General.........................................5

1.1Introduction..................................5

1.2SymbolsinthisDocument........................5

1.3WarrantyInformation...........................5

1.4LimitationofLiability............................5

1.5Compliance...................................5

1.5.1Product-specicstandards.....................5

1.6ServiceLife...................................5

2Safety..........................................6

2.1SafetyInformation..............................6

2.2SafetyInformationonElectromagneticInterference.....7

2.3SafetyDevices.................................7

2.4Labelsandsymbolsontheproduct.................8

2.5SymbolsonElectricalV ersion......................8

3ProductOverview.................................9

3.1ProductDescription.............................9

3.2IntendedUse.................................9

3.3MainPartsoftheWheelchair.....................9

3.4Parkingbrakes.................................10

3.5Backrest.....................................10

3.5.1Adjustingthe“Laguna”tensionadjustable

backrest..................................10

3.5.2Adjustingthetensionadjustablebackrest..........10

3.5.3Adjustingthebackrestangle...................10

3.5.4TiltingSeatandBackrest......................11

3.6Pushhandles/Pushbars........................14

3.6.1Adjustingtheheightoftheconnectedpush

handles..................................14

3.6.2Adjustingtheheightofthepushbar.............15

3.6.3Adjustingtheangleofthepushbar..............15

3.7Seat........................................15

3.7.1Widthadjustmentseat........................15

3.7.2Adjustingtheseatdepth......................15

3.7.3Adjustingtheseatcushion.....................16

3.8Legrests.....................................16

3.8.1Swingawaylegrests.........................16

3.8.2SwingAway,AngleAdjustableLegRests...........16

3.8.3Otherfootplatesandfootrest..................18

3.8.4Adjustingtheangleofthecentrallegrest..........18

3.9Amputeelegrest...............................18

3.9.1Adjustingangle,heightanddepth...............18

3.10One-armdrive................................18

3.10.1UsingtheOne-armDrive.....................18

3.10.2RemovingtheRearWheelwithOne-armDrive.....19

3.11Anti-tipdevice................................19

3.11.1AdjustingtheHeightoftheAnti-tipper...........19

3.11.2Activatinganddeactivatingtheanti-tipdevice.....20

4Options.........................................21

4.1Headrest/Neckrest..............................21

4.1.1Heightadjustment...........................21

4.1.2Depth/angleadjustment.....................21

4.2Hemiplegicarmrest.............................21

4.3Abductioncushion..............................21

4.4Trunksupportwithxedarm.....................22

4.5Trunksupport“swing-away”......................23

4.6Lateralpositioningpads(foradjustablebackrestcover

only).......................................23

4.6.1Usinglateralpositioningpads...................23

4.6.2Usingwedgeswithlateralpositioningpad.........24

4.7Adjustingthedripstand.........................24

4.8Tiltscale.....................................24

4.9Tabletray....................................25

4.9.1Adjustingthedepthofthetabletray.............25

4.9.2Lockingthetabletray........................25

4.9.3Swingawaytable............................25

4.9.4Addatabletraycushion......................26

4.9.5Addelbowcushions..........................26

4.10Halftray....................................26

4.10.1Mountingthehalftray.......................27

4.10.2Adjustingthehalftray.......................27

4.10.3Addahalftraycushion......................27

4.11Seatheightextensionplate......................27

4.12Calfstrappadded.............................27

4.13Coverforfootrest/footplate....................28

4.13.1Attachingacovertothesinglefootplate.........28

4.13.2Attachingacovertotheone-piecefootrest.......28

4.14Privacyattachment............................28

4.15Kerblever...................................28

4.16VentilatorTray................................29

4.17Posturebelt.................................29

4.17.1Fittingtheposturebeltatthexations...........30

4.18Attachmentwhenusingpositioningbelt.............30

4.18.1Assemblepositioningbelttofrontattachment.....30

4.18.2Assemblepositioningbelttorearattachment......30

4.19Harness.....................................30

4.19.1Attachingtheharness........................31

5Setup...........................................32

5.1Safetyinformation..............................32

5.2Deliverycheck.................................32

5.3Assemblygeneral..............................32

5.4InstallingtheBackrest...........................32

5.4.1Fittingthebackrest—Gaspiston................32

5.4.2Fittingthesafetyshackle—Electricalpiston........32

5.5Placingthewires...............................33

5.5.1Wireswithbackrestplate......................33

5.5.2Wireswithtensionadjustablebackrest............33

5.6Insertingthearmrests...........................33

5.7Adjustingthearmrestheight......................33

5.8Adjustingthearmrest/siderestdepth...............34

5.9InstallingandRemovingtheDetachableFrontCastors

(ifsoequipped)..............................34

5.10Mountingtherearwheels.......................34

5.11Angleadjustablelegrests.......................34

5.12Fixedlegrests................................34

5.13Mountingthetabletray........................35

6Usingthewheelchair...............................36

6.1Generalwarnings—Usage.......................36

6.2Brakes.......................................36

6.2.1UsingtheUserOperatedBrake.................36

6.2.2UsingtheOneArmBrake......................36

6.2.3UsingtheCarer-operatedBrake.................36

6.3UsingtheTilt/ReclineFunction...................36

6.4Moveto/fromthewheelchair.....................37

6.5Drivingandsteeringthewheelchair.................37

6.6Negotiatingstepsandkerbs......................38

6.7Goingupanddownstairs........................38

6.8NegotiatingRampsandSlopes.....................38

6.9Stabilityandbalancewhenseated..................39

7Transport........................................40

7.1Liftingthewheelchair...........................40

7.2Disassemblyfortransport........................40

7.2.1Backrest...................................40

7.2.2Pushhandles/pushbar........................40

7.2.3Angleadjustablelegrests......................40

7.2.4Fixedlegrests..............................40

7.3TransportingtheMobilityDevicewithoutOccupant.....40

7.4TransportingtheOccupiedWheelchairinaVehicle.....41

8Maintenance.....................................44

8.1Safetyinformation..............................44

8.2Dailyperformancecheck.........................44

8.3MaintenanceSchedule..........................44

8.4Maintenanceelectricalversion.....................45

8.5CleaningandDisinfection........................45

8.5.1GeneralSafetyInformation.....................45

8.5.2CleaningIntervals............................45

8.5.3Cleaning..................................46

8.5.4Washing..................................46

8.5.5Disinfection................................46

9AfterUse........................................47

9.1Storage......................................47

9.1.1StorageElectricalVersion......................47

9.2Disposal.....................................47

9.2.1DisposalElectricalVersion.....................47

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9.3Reconditioning................................47

10Troubleshooting..................................48

10.1Safetyinformation.............................48

10.2Identifyingandrepairingfaults...................49

10.3IdentifyingandRepairingFaults,ElectricalVersion.....49

11T echnicalData...................................50

11.1Generalinformation...........................50

11.2Dimensionsandweights........................50

11.3MaximumWeightofRemovableParts..............51

11.4Tyres.......................................51

11.5Materials....................................52

11.6Environmentalconditions........................52

11.7EnvironmentalConditionsElectricalVersion..........52

11.8Electricalsystem—Modelsequippedwithelectrictilt

andbackrest.................................52

11.9Electromagneticcompliance(EMC).................53

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General

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1General

1.1Introduction

Thisusermanualcontainsimportantinformationaboutthe handlingoftheproduct.Toensuresafetywhenusingthe product,readtheusermanualcarefullyandfollowthe safetyinstructions.

Onlyusethisproductifyouhavereadandunderstood thismanual.Seekadditionaladvicefromahealthcare professionalwhoisfamiliarwithyourmedicalconditionand clarifyanyquestionsregardingthecorrectuseandnecessary adjustmentwiththehealthcareprofessional.

Notethattheremaybesectionsinthisdocument,whichare notrelevanttoyourproduct,sincethisdocumentapplies toallavailablemodels(onthedateofprinting).Ifnot otherwisestated,eachsectioninthisdocumentreferstoall modelsoftheproduct.

Themodelsandcongurationsavailableinyourcountrycan befoundinthecountry-specicsalesdocuments.

Invacarereservestherighttoalterproductspecications withoutfurthernotice.

Beforereadingthisdocument,makesureyouhavethe latestversion.YoundthelatestversionasaPDFonthe Invacarewebsite.

Ifyoundthatthefontsizeintheprinteddocumentis difculttoread,youcandownloadthePDFversionfromthe website.ThePDFcanthenbescaledonscreentoafont sizethatismorecomfortableforyou.

Formoreinformationabouttheproduct,forexampleproduct safetynoticesandproductrecalls,contactyourInvacare distributor .Seeaddressesattheendofthisdocument.

Incaseofaseriousincidentwiththeproduct,youshould informthemanufacturerandthecompetentauthorityin yourcountry.

UKResponsiblePerson Indicatesifaproductisnotmanufacturedin theUK.

Triman Indicatesrecyclingandsortingrules(only relevantforFrance).

1.3WarrantyInformation

Weprovideamanufacturer’swarrantyfortheproduct inaccordancewithourGeneralTermsandConditionsof Businessintherespectivecountries.

Warrantyclaimscanonlybemadethroughtheprovider fromwhomtheproductwasobtained.

1.4LimitationofLiability

Invacareacceptsnoliabilityfordamagearisingfrom:

•Non-compliancewiththeusermanual

•Incorrectuse

•Naturalwearandtear

•Incorrectassemblyorset-upbythepurchaserorathird party

•T echnicalmodications

•Unauthorisedmodicationsand/oruseofunsuitable spareparts

1.5Compliance

Qualityisfundamentaltothecompany’soperation,working withinthedisciplinesofISO13485.

ThisproductfeaturestheCEmark,incompliancewiththe MedicalDeviceRegulation2017/745ClassI.

ThisproductfeaturestheUKCAmark,incompliancewith PartIIUKMDR2002(asamended)ClassI.

1.2SymbolsinthisDocument

Symbolsandsignalwordsareusedinthisdocumentand applytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.Seetheinformation belowfordenitionsofthesignalwords.

WARNING Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult inseriousinjuryordeathifitisnotavoided.

CAUTION Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult inminororslightinjuryifitisnotavoided.

NOTICE Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult indamagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.

TipsandRecommendations Givesusefultips,recommendationsand informationforefcient,trouble-freeuse.

OtherSymbols

(Notapplicableforallmanuals)

Wearecontinuouslyworkingtowardsensuringthatthe company’simpactontheenvironment,locallyandglobally, isreducedtoaminimum.

WeonlyuseREACHcompliantmaterialsandcomponents.

WecomplywiththecurrentenvironmentallegislationsWEEE andRoHS.

1.5.1Product-specicstandards

ThewheelchairhasbeentestedinaccordancewithEN

12183.Itincludestestingforammability.

Forfurtherinformationaboutlocalstandardsandregulations, contactyourlocalInvacarerepresentative.Seeaddresses attheendofthisdocument.

1.6ServiceLife

Theexpectedservicelifeofthisproductisveyearswhen useddailyandinaccordancewiththesafetyinstructions, maintenanceintervalsandcorrectuse,statedinthismanual. Theeffectiveservicelifecanvaryaccordingtofrequencyand intensityofuse.

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2Safety

2.1SafetyInformation

Thissectioncontainsimportantsafetyinformationforthe protectionofthewheelchairuserandassistantandforsafe, trouble-freeuseofthewheelchair .

WARNING! Riskofdeathorseriousinjury

Incaseofreorsmoke,wheelchairoccupants areatparticularriskofdeathorseriousinjury, whentheyarenotabletomoveawayfromthe sourceofreorsmoke.Lightedmatches,lighter andcigarettescancauseanopenameinthe wheelchairsurroundingsoronclothes.

–Avoidusingorstoringthewheelchairnearopen

amesorcombustibleproducts.

–Donotsmokewhileusingthewheelchair .

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Thewheelchairmustbeprescribedbya

qualiedpersonwithknowledgeaboutseating andpositioningrelatedtousingawheelchair .

WARNING! Riskoffalling

–Checkthatallpartsareattachedsecurelyto

theframe.

–Checkthatallwheels,knobs,screwsandnuts

areproperlytightened.

–Checkthatallbrakesandanti-tipdevicesare

workingcorrectly.

–Checkthatthecastorsandrearwheelsare

securelyattached.

–Checkthatthewheelchairisequippedwith

anti-tipdevices.

–Checkthebrakesareengagedbeforegetting

intooroutofthechair .

–Neverstandonthefootplateswhengetting

intooroutofthechair ,becauseoftheriskof tipping.

–Changingthethicknessofseatand/orbackrest

cushionsimpactsthecenterofgravityofthe chair,itincreasestheinstabilityrisktotheuser ifthesetupismodied.

–Adjustingtheseatanglecanincreasetherisk

oftippingover .

–Theeffectivenessofthebrakesisreducedin

wetandslipperyconditions,aswellaswhen onaslope.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Thelongitudinalpositionoftherearwheelsaxis ofthewheelchaircomparedtothebackrest positioncanaffectitsstability.

–Aforwardspositionmakesthewheelchair

lessstableandincreasetheriskoftipping backwards,butimprovesitsmaneuverability byabettergrippositionofthehandrimand ashortturningradius.

–Conversely,bymovingtherearwheelsaxis

backwards,thewheelchairismorestable andtiltslesseasily,butitsmaneuverabilityis reduced.

–Dependingontheuser’sabilitiesandits

particularsafetylimits,thedecreaseinstability canbecompensatedforbyinstallingan anti-tipperdevice.

WARNING! Riskoffootinjury

Thereisariskthatyoucouldinjuredyourfeet whenopeningdoorswithfootplate.

–Donotopendoorswithpartsofthewheelchair .

WARNING! Riskoftipping/fallingwhenusingtension adjustablebackrest

–Thereisariskoftippingandinjuryifthehook

andloopstrapsonthebackrestbecometoo slack.Alwayscheckthetension.Alsocheck thattherearwheelsareadjustedtoensure thatthereisnoriskoftipping.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Neverliftthewheelchairbythedetachable

armrests,footrests,backbraceorbythe adjustablepushhandles.Seesection“usage” formoreinformation.

–Thehandrimsmaybecomehotduetofriction,

whichmaycauseinjurytoyourhands.

–Whenmountingoptions,etc.becarefulnotto

trapyourngers.

–Thereisalwaysanincreasedriskoftrapping

partsofyourbodywhentiltingthewheelchair’s backandseat.

–Thewidthoftheseatmustnotbereducedtoo

much,asthiswouldincreasethepressurefrom thearmreststothesideofthepelvis.

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Safety

CAUTION! Riskofburning

Thewheelchaircomponentscanheatupwhen exposedtoexternalsourcesofheat.

–Donotexposethewheelchairtostrongsunlight

beforeuse.

–Beforeusage,checkallcomponentsthat

comeintocontactwithyourskinfortheir temperature.

WARNING! Riskofpressuresoresandcontractedposture

–Donotseatinatiltedpositionforalongtime.

Theseatingpositionneedstobevariedtoavoid pressuresores.

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Incaseofpressuresoreorinjuredskin,protect

yourinjuretoavoidadirectcontactwiththe fabricsofthedevice.Refertoahealthcare professionalformedicaladvices.

NOTICE!

Whencombiningthisproductwithanother product,therestrictionsofbothproductsapply forthecombination.E.g.themaximumuser weightofoneproductinthecombinationmay belower .

–OnlyusecombinationsallowedbyInvacare.

ContactyourInvacaredistributorfor information.

–Beforeuse,readtheusermanualofeach

productandchecktherestrictions.Thefull compliancewiththeinformation,instructions andrecommendationscontainedinbothuser manualsisnecessaryforasafeuse.

2.2SafetyInformationon ElectromagneticInterference

Thismobilitydevicewassuccessfullytestedinaccordance withInternationalstandardsastoitscompliancewith ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)regulations.However, electromagneticelds,suchasthosegeneratedbyradioand televisiontransmitters,andcellularphonescaninuencethe functionsofpoweredmobilitydevices.Also,theelectronics

usedinourmobilitydevicescangeneratealowlevelof electromagneticinterference,whichhoweverwillremain withinthetolerancepermittedbylaw.Forthesereasonswe askyoutopleaseobservethefollowingprecautions:

WARNING! Riskofmalfunctionduetoelectromagnetic interference

–Donotswitchonoroperateportable

transceiversorcommunicationdevices(suchas radiotransceiversorcellularphones)whenthe mobilitydeviceisswitchedon.

–Avoidgettingnearstrongradioandtelevision

transmitters.

–Incasethemobilitydevicemoves

unintentionally,switchitoffimmediatelyand reportittothemanufacturer .

–Addingelectricaloptionsandothercomponents

ormodifyingthemobilitydeviceinanyway canmakeitsusceptibletoelectromagnetic interference.Keepinmindthatthereisnosure waytodeterminetheeffectsuchmodications willhaveontheoverallimmunityofthe electronicsystem.

2.3SafetyDevices

WARNING! Riskofaccidents

Safetydevicesthatareincorrectlysetornolonger working(brakes,anti-tipper)cancauseaccidents.

–Alwayscheckthatthesafetydevicesare

workingbeforeyouusethewheelchairand havethemcheckedregularlybyaqualied technicianoryourauthorizedprovider .

CAUTION! RiskofInjury

Non-originalorwrongpartsmayaffectthe functionandsafetyoftheproduct.

–Onlyuseoriginalpartsfortheproductinuse. –Duetoregionaldifferences,refertoyourlocal

Invacarecatalogueorwebsiteforavailable optionsorcontactyourInvacaredistributor. Seeaddressesattheendofthisdocument.

Thefunctionsofthesafetydevicesaredescribedinchapter 3ProductOverview,page9.

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2.4Labelsandsymbolsontheproduct

Identicationlabel

Theidenticationlabelisattachedtotheframeofyour wheelchairandgivesthefollowinginformation:

Manufacturer’saddress

EAN/HMIbarcode

Europeanconformity

UnitedKingdomconformity

Readusermanual

Medicaldevice

Maximumuserweight

Serialnumberbarcode

Serialnumber

Referencenumber

Seatwidth

Productdescription

Dateofmanufacture

Snaphooksymbols

Dependingontheconguration,somewheelchairsmaybe usedasaseatinamotorvehicle,somemaynot.

Tie-downpositionswheretherestraint systemstrapsmustbeplacedincaseof transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairina motorvehicle.Thissymbolisonlyattached tothewheelchairwhenitisorderedwiththe transportationkitoption.

WARNINGSymbol

Thiswheelchairisnotconguredfor passengertransportinamotorvehicle.This symbolisattachedtotheframeclosetothe identicationlabel.

2.5SymbolsonElectricalVersion

Wastedisposalandrecycling information.Seesection“AfterUse” , “Wastedisposal”

CLASSIIequipment

Productwithathermalfuse

TypeB

AppliedPart

AppliedPartcomplyingwiththe speciedrequirementsforprotection againstelectricalshockaccordingto IEC60601-1.

SafetyIsolationtransformer,general

Readusermanual

Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcould resultinseriousinjuryordeathifitisnot avoided.

Posturebeltinformationlabel

Theposturebelthasthegoodlength,when there’sjustsufcientspaceforaathand betweenbodyandbelt.

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3ProductOverview

3.1ProductDescription

Thisisapassivewheelchairwithseatandbackresttilting mechanismandswing-away,angleadjustablelegrests.

NOTICE!

Thewheelchairismanufacturedandcongured individuallytothespecicationsintheorder .The specicationmustbeperformedbyahealthcare professionalaccordingtotheuser’srequirements andhealthcondition.

–Consultahealthcareprofessionalifyouintend

toadaptthewheelchairconguration.

–Anyadaptationshouldbeperformedbya

qualiedtechnician.

3.2IntendedUse

Thewheelchairisintendedtoprovidemobilitytopersons limitedtoasittingpositionwithahighlevelofdependency , whoaresittinginthewheelchairforlongperiodsoftime andpropellingthewheelchairoccasionally .

3.3MainPartsoftheWheelchair

Thewheelchairmaybeusedindoorsandoutdoorsonlevel groundandaccessibleterrain(dependingonthechosensize offrontcastors).

IntendedUsers

Thewheelchairisintendedforpersons,ages12andup (adolescentsandadults).Theweightofthewheelchair occupantshouldnotexceedthemaximumuserweightas statedintheT echnicalDatasectionandontheidentication label.

Theintendeduseristhewheelchairoccupantand/oran assistant.Theusershouldphysicallyandmentallybeableto usethewheelchairsafely(e.g.topropel,steer ,brake).

Indications

•Considerabletocompleteimpairmentofmobilitydue tostructuraland/orfunctionaldamagetothelower extremities.

•Asteadyuprightsittingpositionisnotpossibledueto thedisability .

Contraindications

•Aseattiltisnotsuitableforuserswhoaresensitivefor increasedbloodpressureintheupperpartofthebody.

Neckrest

Backrest

Armrest

Seat

Legrests,swiveling

Castor

Brake

Rearwheelplate

Anti-tipdevice

Rearwheelwithhandrim

Allenkeyforadjustment(onthebackofthe

backrestcushion)

Leverforbackrestangleandseattiltadjustment

Pushhandle

Theequipmentofyourwheelchairmaydifferfrom thediagramaseachwheelchairismanufactured individuallytothespecicationsintheorder.

Thewheelchairmustalwaysbeequippedwithseat cushionandarmrests.

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3.4Parkingbrakes

Theparkingbrakesareusedtoimmobilizethewheelchair whenitisstationarytopreventitfromrollingaway.

WARNING! Riskofoverturningifyoubrakesharply

Ifyouengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare moving,thedirectionofmovementcanbecome uncontrollableandthewheelchairmaystop suddenly,whichcanleadtoacollisionortoyou fallingout.

–Neverengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare

moving.

WARNING! Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol

–Theparkingbrakesmustbeoperated

simultaneously.

–Donotengagetheparkingbrakestoslowdown

thewheelchair .

1.Adjusttheshapeofthe“Laguna”tensionadjustable backrestwiththehookandloopstrapsA.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Toomuchslackonthehookandloopstraps whenusingcoverLateralandneckrestbow/pole cancausepressuresores.

–Makesurethatthereisaspacebetweenthe

backrestandtheneckrestbow/poleinorderto avoidpressuresores.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Theparkingbrakeswillnotoperatecorrectly unlessthereissufcientairinthetyres.

–Ensurethecorrecttyrepressure,seesection

“Tyres”formoreinformation.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingorcrushing

Theremaybeaverysmallgapbetweentherear wheelandtheparkingbrakewiththeriskthat youcouldtrapyourngers.

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

whenusingthebrake,alwayskeepyourhand onthebrakelever .

Thedistancebetweenthebrakeshoeandthetyre canbeadjusted.Theadjustmentmustbecarriedout byaqualiedtechnician.

Tooperatethebrake,refertoparagraphUsingthe wheelchair,section6.2.1UsingtheUserOperatedBrake,

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3.5Backrest

3.5.2Adjustingthetensionadjustablebackrest

1.Denewhereyouwouldliketohavearmersupportof thebackoftheuser .

2.Havetheuserleaningforwardsandtightenthestrapsin thatregion.

3.Makesurethatallstrapsarefastened.

4.Applythecover(startwiththeverticalmiddle)and makesurethattheshapenowcreatedbythetension adjustablestrapsispreserved.

3.5.3Adjustingthebackrestangle

3.5.1Adjustingthe“Laguna”tensionadjustable backrest

The“Laguna”tensionadjustablebackrestisonly availableontheDahlia30º.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Thepositionoftheheadcouldcauseneckand/or breathingproblemsfortheuserifthehookand loopstrapscomelooseatthetopofthebackrest.

–Makesurethatthehookandloopstrapsonly

hasaminimumof6cmoverlapdistance.Press thehookandloopstrapsrmlytogetherand makesurethattheystayxated.

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1.UsetheyellowleverAmarkedwiththeyellowsymbol Bonthelefthandsidetoanglethebackrest.

2.Pressupwardswhileyouanglethebackresttothe desiredposition.

3.Releasethelever .

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3.5.4TiltingSeatandBackrest

Thewholeseatunitincludingthebackrestcanbetilted.

WARNING! Riskoffatalinjury

Increasedbloodpressureagainsttheupperpart ofthebody.

–Allcombinationsofsettings(likeopened

kneeangle+fulltiltandrecline)where thelowerextremitiesarepositionedhigher thantheheart,havetobeevaluatedfroma medicalpointofview.Thepositioncanbe contra-indicatedforuserswhoaresensitivefor increasedbloodpressureintheupperpartof thebody.

WARNING! Riskofchokingorbreathingproblems

Theusermightchokefromeatingordrinking whenseatedinatiltedorreclinedposition.

–Theusermustbeseatedinaraisedposition

whileeatingordrinking.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Theriskoftippingbackwardsincreaseswhenthe wheelchairistiltedorreclined Theusermayslideoutofthewheelchairevenin atiltedorreclinedposition

–Alwaysuseananti-tipperdevice. –Neverleavetheuserataatornegativetilt

anglewithoutsupervision.

–Usetheposturebelt.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Theusermustkeeptheirheadinanup-right positionwhenthebackrestisreclined,and/orthe seatistilted.

–Thebackrestmustbeequippedwithahead

supportoranecksupport.

CAUTION! Riskoftrappingngers

–Becarefulwhenadjustingtheangleofthe

backrestsothattheassistantoruserdonot trapngersbetweenthebackrestandthe armrest.

CAUTION! Pressuresoresdifculties

Tiltingandrecliningpositioncombinationare uncomfortableforcertainusers.

–Becarefulwhenadjustingthetiltorrecline

angle,alwaysstarttiltingtheseatandreclining thebackrestsecond.

Carer-operatedtiltadjustment

1.UsethegreenleverAwiththegreensymbolBonthe righthandsidetotilttheseatunit(seatandbackrest).

2.Pressupwardswhileyoutilttheseatunittothedesired position.

3.Releasethelever .

Useroperatedtilt

Theuseroperatedtiltisavailablewithbothaxed armrestandwithdetachablearmrests.Theuser operatedtiltisonlyavailableforDahlia30.

WARNING! Pressuresoresandbreathingdifculties

Theusermightnotbecapabletoreturntoa neutralpositiononhisown

–Theuseroperatedtiltmustbeassessedbya

qualiedtechnician.

WARNING! Riskofpinching

Thereisariskofgettingpinchedbetween thesiderestandtheupperpartoftheangle adjustablelegrestwhentiltingthechair.

–Theremustbeadistanceofminimum25mm

betweenthesiderestandthelegrestwhenthe chairistilted.Adjustthedepthofthesiderest ortheheightofthearmresttoavoidtherisk ofpinching.

CAUTION! Difcultiestoraisethebackrest

–Donottiltthewheelchairmorethan10°when

usingtheuseroperatedtilt.Otherwiseyou mighthavedifcultiestoreturntoaneutral position.

Tooperatethetiltandreclineadjustment,refertoparagraph Usingthewheelchair ,section6.3UsingtheTilt/Recline Function,page36.

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1.PressthetilthandleAunderthearmrestpad,theseat tiltsautomatically.

2.Toraisethebackrestupwardsandreturntoaneutral position,pressthetilthandleA.Presstheforearms againstthearmrestpadwhenraisingtheseatand backrest.

3.Whenusingtheuseroperatedtiltwithdetachable armrests,leanforwardwhenreturningtoaneutral position.

Whenusingtheuseroperatedtiltwith detachablearmrests,morestrengthisneededto raisethebackrestasthearmrestpolecannot beusedasahelp.

Toreturntoaneutralposition,movethefeetabit forwardwhileraisingfromthetiltedposition.

Lockingthetiltand/orbackrestangleadjustment

CAUTION! Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Makesurethatthehandcontrolisnot

unintentionallyactivated. –Donotletchildrenplaywiththehandcontrol. –Ifanythingunusualisobserved,suchasunusual

soundsorunevenrunningduringoperation,

shutdownthesystem.

Riskofmalfunction

–Workonthehandcontrolorotherelectric

parts(motorsetc.)shouldonlybecarriedout

byaqualiedtechnician.

WhenactivatingtheOn/Offbutton,ashort“beep”conrms thatthehandcontrolisactivated.Thehandcontrolisactive in30secondsafterthelastaction,beforeitisautomatically deactivated.

Thehandcontrolcanalsobemanuallydeactivated bypressingtheOn/Offbutton.

Theforceneededtopressthebuttonsonthehand controlis5Nm(ngerpower).

Symbolsonthehandcontrol

ThelockingdeviceAallowsyoutosetthetiltingoftheseat unitand/ortheanglingofthebackresttoaxedposition.

1.Tiltand/orangletheseatandbackresttothedesired position.

2.InsertthelockingdeviceA.

Thepositionisnowsetandcannotbechanged.

Toremovethelockingdevice,pressontheplasticpegB withasmallobjectandpulloutwards.

Electrictiltandbackrestangleadjustment

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Ifthewheelchairisusedbyusersthatare confused,restless,orwithspasms:

–eitherlockthehandcontrolfunctions –ormakesurethatthehandcontrolisoutof

reach.

Batteryandchargingindicator

Lockingfunction

On/Off

Backrestrecline(yellowcoloronarrowand backrest)

Seattilt(greencoloronarrow,backrest andseat)

Up/Down(yellowcolorforthebackrest recline,greencolorfortheseattilt)

Lockingofreclineandtiltfunction

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Whentiltingthewheelchair,partsofthebody canbesqueezedbetweenthearmrestbaseand therearwheel.

–Makesurethatthedistancebetweenthe

armrestbaseandtherearwheelisalways25 mmormore.

1.PressonthelockingkeyA.

2.Keeppressingonthelockingkey.

3.SimultaneouslypressonthechosenfunctionBforthe seattilt(green)orCforthebackrestangle(yellow).

4.Repeattheproceduretounlockthefunction.

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Backrestangleadjustment

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CAUTION! Riskoftrappingngers

Couldresultinminorinjuries.

–Theriskoftrappingngers,etc.,isgreater

inelectricadjustmentsthaninuser-operated adjustments.

–Bearinmind,forexample,thatachildmayget

holdofthecontrolbox,pressthecontrolsand gettrapped,ortraptheuser .

–Thehandcontrolshouldonlybeusedby

authorisedpersonnel.

Chargingthebattery

WARNING! Riskofelectricalshock

–Theusermustnotsitinthewheelchairwhile

thebatteryischarging.

Damagetothebattery

–Thebatterymustbecharged24hoursbefore

usingthesystemthersttime.

–Unplugthemainscableafterchargingand

beforeusingthewheelchair .

Adjusttheangleofthebackrestbyusingtheyellowbuttons ontheleftsideofthehandcontrolA.

1.PressbuttonBtoadjusttheangleofthebackrest forwards(up).

2.PressbuttonCtoadjusttheanglebackwards(down).

Tiltadjustmentseat

Thebatterychargerhasdifferentchargingcablesin ordertoadapttodifferentlocalelectricalstandards.

Whenthebatterylevelislow(20%),thesystem beepswhenitisinuse.

Connectchargercable

CAUTION! Damagetothecables.

–Donotsitinthewheelchairwhilechargingthe

battery.

1.Connectthechargercablesuppliedwiththechairintoa wallsocket.

2.InsertthechargercableAintotheconnectorBwhich islocatedonthefrontofthewheelchair.

3.Unplugthecablewhenthebatteryisfullycharged.

Tilttheseatunit(seatandbackrest)byusingthegreen buttonsontheleftsideofthehandcontrolA.

1.PressbuttonBtoadjusttheangleoftheseatunit forwards(up).

2.PressbuttonCtoadjusttheangleoftheseatunit backwards(down).

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Handcontrol—Batteryindications

Greenlight—ON—Handcontrolisactivated

•Greenlight—ON—Batterylevelisabove20%

•Greenlightblinking—ON—Batteryischarging (xedlightwhenthebatteryisfullyloaded)

•Y ellowlight—ON—Batterylevelislow ,below

20%

Greenlight—ON—Batterycableisconnected

(lightsupabout5secondsafterconnectingthe cable)

Concerningthepushhandles/pushbarforthebent backresttubesfollowtheinstructionsforheight adjustmentofthepushbar.

3.6.1Adjustingtheheightoftheconnected pushhandles

1.LoosenthehandwheelsB.

2.Theheightofthepushhandlesbraced/pushbarAcan

beadjustedsimplybypullingthehandlesupwardsor pushingthemdownwards.

3.Adjusttotheheightthatyourequire.

4.Re-tightenthehandwheels.

Adjustingtheresistanceofthetiltfunction

Theresistanceofthetiltfunctioncanbeadjustedinorder toincreaseordecreasetheresistancewhentilting.The resistancecanbeadjustedindividuallyforeveryuser:

1.Makesurethattheseatisnottiltedbeforeadjusting theresistance.

2.AdjustthescrewAtoattainthedesiredresistance.

3.AdjustthescrewAoutwardstodecreasetheresistance whentiltingbackwards.Theresistancewhenraisingthe tiltwillnowincrease.

4.AdjustthescrewAinwardstoincreasetheresistance whentiltingbackwards.Theresistancewhenraisingthe tiltwillnowdecrease.

Makesurethatthehandwheelforthepushhandle Atstheholeinthetubes.Ifthethreadedtapof thehandwheelBismorethanapp.2,5mmvisible, thepositioniswrong.Lowerorraisethepushhandle togetthehandwheelinthecorrectposition.

Tool:5mmallenkey

Thewheelchairalwayshastheseatinstandard position(0degreestilted)whenitisdeliveredfrom thefactory.

3.6Pushhandles/Pushbars

Thefollowinginstructionsandwarningsarevalidforallpush handlesandthepushbar .

Thepushbar/pushhandlesbracedAmustnotbe pulledupsothatitprotrudesmorethan19cmover thetopedgeoftheattachment.

CAUTION! Riskoftrappingngers

–Donottrapyourngersbetweenthepush

handlesbracedandtheneckrestattachment. (Ifyouhaveatensionadjustablebackrest).

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3.6.2Adjustingtheheightofthepushbar

1.LoosenthehandwheelsA.

2.Adjustthehandlestotherequiredheightposition. Therearetwoxedpositionsavailable.

3.Re-tightenthehandwheels.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Thepushbarcanloosenfromtheattachments

–MakesurethatthemarkingBonthepushbar

tubeisalignedwiththebackresttubeextremity .

–Checkthatthehandwheelscanbetightened

properly,thescrewofthehandwheelshould barelybevisible.Ifthepushbarisinthe wrongposition,youwillnotbeabletoproperly tightenthehandwheel.

3.6.3Adjustingtheangleofthepushbar

WARNING! Riskofimbalance

–Donothanganythingonthepushbar ,this

couldcauseimbalance.

3.7Seat

3.7.1Widthadjustmentseat

1.LoosenthescrewAwithanAllenkey .

Tools:5mmAllenKey

2.Adjustthearmreststothedesiredwidth.

3.Re-tightenthescrewA.

Riskofpooradjustment

–Theremustnotbeanypressureonthearmrest

/legrestwhileadjustingthescrew.

1.PressthebuttonsA.

2.AdjustthepushbarBtothepreferredangle.

3.ReleasethebuttonsA.

Movethepushbarslightlyinorderforthebuttons tolockintoposition.

3.7.2Adjustingtheseatdepth

1.Removetheseatcushion.

2.LoosenthescrewsAwithan5mmAllenkey.

3.Movethefrontedgeoftheseatforwardsorbackwards.

4.Re-tightenthescrewsA(5–6Nm).

5.Puttheseatcushionback.

Thedistancebetweenthebackoftheknee/calf andthecushionshouldbeassmallaspossible,but withoutcontact.

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3.7.3Adjustingtheseatcushion

Dependsofthecushionmodel,someseatcushionAcanbe securedwithhookandloopstrapsBontheseatplate.

WARNING! Riskofseatcushionsliding

–Makesurethatthehookandloopstrapsare

pressedrmlytogetherandtightened.

3.8Legrests

Swingingforwards

1.Swingthelegrestforwardsuntilitengages.

Unhinging

1.ActivatethereleaseleverA.

2.Pullthelegrestupwards.

Hinging

1.Hingethelegrestonthefrontoftheframeandswingit forwardsuntilitengages.

3.8.2SwingAway,AngleAdjustableLegRests

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Neverliftthewheelchairbythefootrest

supportsorlegrests.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingorcrushingngers

Thereareswingmechanismswhereyoucould trapyourngers.

–Becarefulwhenusing,swinging,disassembling

oradjustingthesemechanisms.

NOTICE!

Riskofdamagetothelegrestmechanism

–Donotplaceanythingheavy ,orletchildrensit

onthelegrest.

3.8.1Swingawaylegrests

Swingingoutwards

1.ActivatethereleaseleverAandswingthelegrests outwards.

Swingingforwards

1.Swingthelegrestforwardsuntilitengages.

Unhinging

1.ActivatethereleaseleverA,swingthelegrestoutwards.

2.Pullthelegrestupwards.

Hinging

1.Pushthelegrestdownintoitsreceiverandswingit forwardsuntilitengages.

Adjustingangle

Swingingoutwards

1.ActivatethereleaseleverAandswingthelegrests totheoutside.

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Therearesixpresetpositionsavailableforangleadjustment.

1.RotatetheknobDwithonehandwhilesupportingthe legrestwithyourotherhand.

2.Whenasuitableangleisobtained,letgoofftheknob andthelegrestwilllockintothedesiredposition.

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Swingingcalfpadandadjustments

•Swingingcalfpadforwards(1)orbackwards(2):

1.SwingcalfpadEforwards(1).

2.PullupthecalfpadEandswingitbackwards(2).

•Lockingthecalfpadswingbackwards:

1.ExtractthegreyspaceropenringXoutofits location.

2.Reversethegreyspaceropenring.

3.InsertthegreyspaceropenringXasshownon therightsideofthediagram.

Reversethisproceduretounlockingthecalfpad swingbackwards.

•Adjustingheightofcalfpad:

•Standardheight-adjustablefootplates:

1.LoosethexingscrewBwith5mmAllenkey.

2.Adjusttheheightandletthescrewcatchoneof therecessesonthefootplatetube.

3.TightenthexingscrewB(3–5Nm)inthedesired position.

Thedistancebetweenthelowestpartofthe footrestandthegroundmustbeatleast50mm.

•Depth-,Angle-(1)andWidth-(2)adjustablefootplates:

1.LoosenthexingscrewGorHwith5mmAllen key.

2.Adjustthedepthandanglepositionsandrmly tightenthexingscrewG(12Nm)orH(8–9Nm) inthedesiredposition.

•Width-adjustablefootplates(2):

1.LoosenknobC.

2.Adjusttothedesiredheightandrmlytightenthe knob.

•Adjustingdepthofcalfpad

Thecalfpadhasfourdepthadjustmentoptions:

1.RemovethexingscrewFwith5mmAllenkey.

2.Adjusttooneofthefourpositionsandrmly tightenthexingscrewF(3–5Nm).

Adjustingfootplate

Therearethreedifferentfold-upfootplatesavailable.

1.LoosenthetwoxingscrewsIwith5mmAllen key.

2.Adjustthewidthpositionandrmlytightenthetwo xingscrewsI(3–5Nm)inthedesiredposition.

Invacarerecommendsthatfootplateadjustmentiscarried outbyaqualiedtechnician.

Toensureagoodpositionofthefeet,twotypes ofstrapscanbeprovided;theheelstrap(serial) andthecalfstrap(optional)attachedtothelegrest support.Bothadjustablebyhookandloopfasteners orslidingbuckle.

Theplasticbucklemustbettedfacingoutwardsand ascloseaspossibletothetubeofthefootplateA.

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3.8.3Otherfootplatesandfootrest

Adjustingtheone-piecefootrest

WARNING! Riskoftrappingngers

Thengersmightgettrappedbetweenthefoot plateandthefootplateattachment.

–Becarefulnottotrapyourngersbetweenthe

footplateandthefootplateattachmentwhen foldingitdown.

1.Adjusttheangleandthedepthbylooseningthetwo screwsAatthefootplateattachment.

Tool:5mmallenkey

WARNING! Riskoftrappingngers

Whenadjustingthefootplate,thengersmight gettrapped.

–Loosentheadjustmentknobwithonehand

andholdthefootplatewiththeotherhandto avoidtrappingyoursoranyoneelse’sngers.

CAUTION! Riskofdamage

Thelegrestmightcausedamagetotheoor .

–Whentheseatistiltedforwardsonachair

withalonglegrestlengthandlowseatheight, thereisariskofthelegresthittingtheoor andcausingdamage.

3.9Amputeelegrest

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Thereisanincreasedriskoftippingforamputated users.

–Useanti-tippersand/orre-balancethe

wheelchairwhenamputeelegrestsareused.

3.9.1Adjustingangle,heightanddepth

2.Adjustthefootplatetothecorrectposition.

3.Re-tightenthescrewswith10Nm.

Thefootplatecanbeippedup.Liftthefootplate Bupwardsasshownonthepictureabove.

Donotplaceanythingonthefootplatewhenthe screwsareloose.

3.8.4Adjustingtheangleofthecentrallegrest

1.LoosentheadjustmentknobA.

2.Holdthefootplatewiththeotherhand.

3.Adjusttotheappropriatelegangle.

4.Re-tightentheknob.

1.Attachthelegrestsbypushingthetubeattheupper partofthelegrestsAdownintothetubesonthe wheelchairB.

2.Lockthelegrestsbyturningtheminwards.

3.LoosentheleverC,onthecushion’smounting,inorder toadjustthecushion’sangleandheight.

4.LoosenscrewsDunderthecushion,inordertoadjust thecushiondepth.

5.Re-tightentheleverand/orscrewswhenthedesired adjustmentshavebeenmade.

3.10One-armdrive

3.10.1UsingtheOne-armDrive

Theonearmdriveenablesyoutomovethewheelchairwith onehand,whichmeansthattwohandrimsareinstalledon thesamewheel.

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Thedrivewheelcanbettedoneithertherightor

theleftside.

Thehandrimscaneitherbeplacedinlinewith eachother(internalposition)orwiththeinner , smaller,handrimoutsidethelargerhandrim(external position).Makesurethatthe3screwsBarelocked intoposition.

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1.DisengagethetelescopicshaftCbyslidingonepart insidetheother.

2.Tofacilitatethisoperationmovethesmallhandrim forwardstobackwards.

3.Reverseproceduretoengagethetelescopicrearwheel shaft.

CAUTION! Riskofaccident

–ThetelescopicrearwheelshaftCisanintegral

partofthewheelchairandtheuserwillbe unabletopropelthewheelchairwithoutit.

RemovingandInstallingtheRearWheel

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Ifnecessary ,itisrecommendedthatthe

changeofcontrolsideandpositionofthesmall handrimmustbecarriedoutbyaqualied technician.

3.10.2RemovingtheRearWheelwithOne-arm Drive

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Alwaysremovethetelescopicrearwheelshaft

Cbeforeremovingtherearwheels.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Thewheelscomeoff

–Checkthattherearwheelissecurelylockedin

position!Itshouldnotbepossibletoremove thewheelswhentheremovableaxlebutton Aisinactivated.T estthisbytryingtopullthe wheeloff .

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

Minorbruises,pain

–Becarefulnottogetyourngerstrapped

betweentherearwheelspokesandthethree bracketsoftheouterhandrim.

DisengagingandEngagingtheRearWheelShaft

Tofoldthewheelchairitisnecessarytodisengagethe telescopicrearwheelshaftC.

Theremovableandinterchangeablerearwheelsfacilitate transportaswellaschangeofthecontrolside.

1.RemovethetelescopicrearwheelshaftC.

2.PresstheremovableaxlebuttonA.Keepitpressedand pullthewheeloutwards.

3.Removetherearwheel.

4.Repeatprocedureontheoppositeside.

5.Reverseproceduretoreinstalltherearwheels.

3.11Anti-tipdevice

3.11.1AdjustingtheHeightoftheAnti-tipper

1.Forheightadjustmentoftheanti-tipper,pressthe spring-loadedbuttonA.

2.Adjusttheanti-tipperBtothedesiredheight.

3.Makesurethatthespring-loadedbuttonApopsout intoplaceinitsnewpositionagainafteradjustment.

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Theanti-tipperhassevenpossibleheightpositions. Adjusttheheightfromooratthebottomof anti-tipperbetween15mm(Minimum)to40mm (Maximum).

Thisadjustmentisrequiredwithreferencetothe positionanddiameteroftherearwheelaswellas theuserconditionsandhisparticularsafetylimits.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Insufcientsupportfromtheanti-tippers

–Becarefulwhenusingtheanti-tipperswhen

propellingonsoftareassuchaslawns.The anti-tippersmightsinkintotheground.

NOTICE! Riskofdamage

–Neverstepontheanti-tipperoruseitasa

tippingaid.

3.11.2Activatinganddeactivatingtheanti-tip device

1.Fortransportposition,useyourfoottopressthelower

partBoftheanti-tipdeviceAandfolditinwards.

2.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositeside.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Thewheelchaircantipbackwardsiftheanti-tip devicesarenotactivated.

–Donotforgettoactivatetheanti-tipdevices

aftertransport.

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Options

4Options

4.1Headrest/Neckrest

4.1.1Heightadjustment

Theheightandtheremovalareoperatedbythe handwheel.Thebarisequippedwithanadjustable stopblock.

1.LoosenthescrewinthestopblockB.

2.LoosenthehandwheelA.

3.Adjusttheheadresttothedesiredposition.

4.Re-tightenthehandwheelA.

5.SlidethestopblockBdowntothetopoftheheadrest attachment.

6.Re-tightenthescrew.

Itisnowpossibletoremovetheheadrestand reinsertitinthedesiredpositionwithoutfurther adjustments.

4.1.2Depth/angleadjustment

2.RemovetheoriginalarmrestB.

3.MountthehemiplegicarmrestCinthearmrestpole.

4.Re-tightenthescrewA.

5.Thehemiplegicarmrestcanbeadjustedinangle.The resistancecanbeincreased/decreasedbyadjustingthe screwA.

WARNING! Riskofdamage

Damageonthearmrest

–Donotputpressureonthefrontofthe

armrest,asthiscouldcausedamageonthe armrestattachment.

1.LoosenthehandleD.

2.LoosenthescrewsC.

3.Adjustthedepthandangleoftheheadrest.

4.Re-tightenthehandleandthescrews.

4.2Hemiplegicarmrest

4.3Abductioncushion

Theheightadjustmentandremovalisoperatedbythe handwheelA.

1.LoosenthescrewA.

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Depthadjustment—xedcushion

Tools:5mmAllenkey

Thedepthisadjustedinaforwardorbackwardposition. LoosenhandwheelAandturn.

4.4Trunksupportwithxedarm

Thetrunksupportscanbeadjustedinheight,depthand sideways.

WARNING! Riskoftrapping

–Becarefulnottotrapyourarmbetweentrunk

supportandarmrestwhenchangingtheangle ofthebackrest.

BackrestplateAdjustablebackrest

1.Toadjustthedepthofthetrunksupports,loosenthe screwsDwithanAllenkey.

2.Movethetrunksupportforwardsorbackwards.

3.Re-tightenthescrews.

4.RemovethetrunksupportbylooseningknobCand pullthetrunksupportsidewaysandoutwards.

Depthadjustment—multiadjustablecushion

1.RemovethetrunksupportcoverB.

2.LoosenthescrewsAandadjusttotherequiredheight /depth.

3.Re-tightenthescrews.

Tools:5mmAllenkey

Heightadjustment

1.Youadjusttheheightbyrstlooseningthescrew/ screwsA.

2.MovetheattachmentBupwardsordownwards.

3.Re-tightenthescrew/screws.

Sidewaysadjustment

1.Adjustthetrunksupportssidewaysbylooseningthe knobC.

2.Movethesupportsidewaystotherequiredposition.

3.Re-tightentheknobC.

Screwsheight/depthadjustment

Attachmentpositionforsmallsidesupport/largetrunk support

Attachmentpositionforlargesidesupport/smalltrunk support

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Angleadjustment—multiadjustablecushion

Options

The"swing-away"trunksupportcanbeturned sidewardsinordertobeoutofthewaywhenthe userismovingintooroutofthewheelchair .

1.LoosenthescrewE.

2.Adjustthecushiontotherequiredangle.

3.Re-tightenthescrew.

4.5Trunksupport“swing-away”

Theholderforthe"swing-away"trunksupportis placedintheattachmentAonthebackrest

1.LoosentheknobB.

2.PlacethetrunksupportholderC.

3.Re-tightentheknob.

CAUTION! Riskofpinching

–Thecoveronthetrunksupportarmmust

alwaysbeonwhenthechairisinuse.

4.6Lateralpositioningpads(for adjustablebackrestcoveronly)

WARNING! Riskoftrapping

–Becarefulnottotrapyourtrunkbetween

thetwolateralpositioningpadsduringfront orlateraltransfers;whenmovinginthe wheelchair.

CAUTION! Riskofuncomfortableposture

Insufcientspacebetweenthelateralpositioning padscanbeuncomfortableforcertainusers.

–Thisadjustmentmustbeperformedbya

qualiedtechnicianuponagreementbya prescribingphysician.

–Consultwithyourauthorizedprovider .

Thelateralpositioningpadscanbeadjustedinheight andsideways.

4.6.1Usinglateralpositioningpads

Tools:5mmAllenkey/13mmxedspanner .

1.TheanglecanbeadjustedbylooseningthescrewsE andboltsDonthetrunksupportarm.

2.HoldwiththeAllenkeyandtightenwiththexed spanner.

3.Remembertore-tightenthescrewsandboltswhenthe requiredpositionisachieved.

1.RemovethebackrestcoverA.

2.AdjustthelateralpositioningpadsBinheightand sidewaystotherequiredpositionwiththehooksurface ofthebackrestcoverC.

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3.Ensurethatthetwohooksurfaces(padsandbackcover) aresetcorrectly.

4.PutthebackrestcoverAbackinplace.

4.6.2Usingwedgeswithlateralpositioningpad

Height

1.LoosentheleverA.

2.Adjustthedripstandtothedesiredheight.

3.FirmlytightentheleverA.

Angle

1.Attachthewedgesontheself-grippingpadA.

2.Assemblethelateralpositioningpadsonthebackrest.

Seesection:“Usinglateralpositioningpads” .

4.7Adjustingthedripstand

WARNING! Riskoftipping/injury

–Max.loadonthedripstand:4kg(2x2kg)

Therodofthedripstandmustalwaysbeplacedin averticalposition,i.e.ina90degreeangletothe ground,nomatterthepositionofthebackrestor thewheelchair .

1.LoosentheleverA.

2.Adjusttothedesiredangle.

3.FirmlytightentheleverA.

4.8Tiltscale

A=TiltscalebackrestB=Tiltscaleseat

Thetiltscaleoptionshowshowmanydegreestheseatunit

istiltedand/orhowmanydegreesthebackrestisreclined.

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4.9Tabletray

WARNING! Riskoffalling/injury

–Thetablemustneverbeusedasareplacement

fortheposturebelt.

WARNING! Riskoftipping/injury

–Maxloadonthetable:8kg

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort/minorbruises

–Makesurethattheelbowsoftheuser

areplacedonthetablewhenpushingthe wheelchair.Iftheelbowsprotrudesfromthe tablewhilepushingthewheelchair ,thereisa riskofdiscomfortorminorbruises.

Thetabletraycanbeadjustedbothindepthandwidth,the followingsectionswillshowthedifferentpossibilities.

4.9.1Adjustingthedepthofthetabletray

Options

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort

–Whenadjustingthedepthofthetable,make

surenottosqueezethestomachoftheuser .

4.9.2Lockingthetabletray

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Theuserislockedinaxedpositionandcan notberemovedfromthewheelchairwithout unlockingthetable.

–Theuseoflockingdevicefortabletraymustbe

prescribedbyauthorizedpersonnel.

OpenthesafetylockforthedepthadjustmentA.

AdjustthetableholdersBforwardsorbackwardsto adjusttotherequireddepth.

ClosethetablelockAagaininordertolockthedepth position.

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort/insecurity

Thetableisnotinaxedposition.

–Makesuretoengagethetablelockagainafter

adjustingthedepthofthetable.

1.PlacethelockingpinAinthetableattachment.

2.PressthelockingpinAinwardstounlockthetableB. Keeppressingthelockingpininwardsinorderto

keepthetableinanunlockedposition.

3.ReleasethelockingpinAtolockthepositionofthe

tableC.

4.9.3Swingawaytable

WARNING! Riskofinjury/bruises

–T akecarenottohittheuserwhileswinging

thetable.

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WARNING! Riskoftabletippingforward

–Donotadjustthedepthofthetabletoofar

forward,duetotheriskoftippingthetable whenaddingweightonit.

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort/minorbruises

–Makesurethattheuserhasenoughspacefor

thelegs.Thetabletubemustnotrestonthe legsoftheuser.

Depthadjustment

PlacethecushionforthetabletrayAonthetableandplace theattachmentstrapsBaroundthetable.

4.9.5Addelbowcushions

Thetabletraycanbeequippedwithcushionsfortheelbows, inordertohaveasoftersurfacefortheelbows.

RemovetheprotectionpaperAfromtheelbowpads.

1.LoosenthehandwheelA.

2.AdjustthetableindepthwiththetabletubeB.

3.Re-tightenthehandwheelA.

Swingawayfunction

1.LoosenthehandwheelA.

2.SwingthetabletrayCsideways.

3.Re-tightenthehandwheelA.

4.9.4Addatabletraycushion

Acushionforthetabletraycanbeplacedonthetabletray inordertohaveasoftersurfaceforthearmsandelbows.

PlacetheelbowpadsBonthetable.

4.10Halftray

WARNING! Riskoffalling/injury

–Thehalftraymustneverbeusedasa

replacementfortheposturebelt.

WARNING! Riskoftipping/injury

–Maxloadonthetipofthewidestpartofthe

halftray:1.5kg

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort/minorbruises

–Makesurethattheelbowoftheuserisplaced

onthehalftraywhenpropellingthewheelchair . Iftheelbowprotrudesfromthewheelchair whilepropellingthewheelchair,thereisarisk ofdiscomfortorminorbruises.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingngers

Thereisamechanismbelowthehalftraywhere youcouldtrapyourngers.

–Becarefulwhenadjustingthetrayorwhen

usingtheswing-awayfunction.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingorminorcuts

–Donottransferfromthewheelchairwhenthe

halftrayisinhorizontalposition.

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Thehalftraycanbeadjustedinwidthandswung away.

4.10.1Mountingthehalftray

Mountingthehalftray

1.InsertthetubeofthehalftrayAintotheattachment Bunderthearmpad.

1.PlacethecushionforthehalftrayAonthetray .

2.PlacetheattachmentstrapsBintotheplasticbuckle andaroundthehalftrayA.

4.11Seatheightextensionplate

Theseatheightextensionplatewilladdanextra2cmin height.

RemovetheseatcushionA.

2.PushonthepushpinCandinserttheringDonthe tubeA.

3.ReleasethepushpinC.

4.10.2Adjustingthehalftray

1.SlidethehalftrayAforwardsorbackwardstoadjustto therequireddepth.

CAUTION! Riskofdiscomfort

–Whenadjustingthedepthofthehalftray,

makesurenottosqueezethestomachof theuser .

4.10.3Addahalftraycushion

Acushionforthehalftraycanbeplacedonthehalftrayin ordertohaveasoftersurfaceforthearmsandelbows.

PlacetheheightextensionplateBontheseatplate.

PuttheseatcushionAbackontheheightextension plateB.

4.12Calfstrappadded

1.Mountthecalfstraponthelegrest.

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Bothlegrestsmustbeinthesameangleinorderto beabletousethecalfstrapinthecorrectway.

Thecalfstrapmustnotslackentomuchinorderto givethepropersupportfortheuser.

4.13Coverforfootrest/footplate

CAUTION! Riskofimbalance

–Thecovermustberemovedbeforethefoot

plateisxedinaraisedposition.

4.13.1Attachingacovertothesinglefootplate

4.PlacethecoverContheonepiecefootrest.

5.Securethecoverbyattachingthelooppartsonthe covertothepre-gluedhooktapesonthefront-and rearsideofthefootrest.

4.14Privacyattachment

1.Threadthefootplatecoverontothefootplate.

2.Securethehookstripstofastenthecoveronthefoot plate.

4.13.2Attachingacovertotheone-piece

footrest

1.Detachthepre-gluedhooktapesAfromthecover .

2.RemovethesafetypaperBfromthepre-gluedhook tapesA.

3.Attachthepre-gluedpartsofthehooktapesAonthe front-andrearsideofthefootrest.

Attachtheprivacyattachmentontheself-grippingsurfaces, bothontheseatandonthebackrest(seepicture).

4.15Kerblever

Thisoptionismandatoryinsomecountries.

UsethekerbleverAasahelpwhentiltingthewheelchair backwards.

1.Pressthekerbleverdownwardswithyourfoot.

2.Tiltthewheelchairbackwardsinordertoclimbthekerb.

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Thekerbleverisheightadjustable:

1.LoosenandremovethescrewsandnutsB.

2.AdjustthelowerpartofthekerbleverCtothe requiredheight.

3.Re-tightenthescrewsandnutsB.

4.16VentilatorTray

WARNING! Pressuresores/pain

Thedistancebetweenthebackrestandthe ventilatortrayistoonarrowwhentiltingthe wheelchair

–Whenusingtheadjustablebackrestin

combinationwithcarryingloadintheventilator tray,thereisariskofpressuresoreswhen tiltingthebackrest.Beawarethatthebackrest isnottiltedtoomuch.

CAUTION! Minorbruises

–Beawarethattheventilatortrayisplacedvery

farback.Thereisariskfortheassistanttohit thelegswhenpropellingthewheelchair.

Contactyourauthorizedproviderformore information.

4.17Posturebelt

Thewheelchaircanbeequippedwithaposturebelt.It preventstheuserfromslidingdownwardinthewheelchair orfromfallingoutofthewheelchair.Theposturebeltis notapositioningdevice.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjury/strangulation

Aloosebeltcancausetheusertoslipdownand createariskofstrangulation.

–Theposturebeltshouldbemountedbya

qualiedtechnicianandttedbyahealthcare professional.

–Alwaysmakesurethattheposturebeltis

tightlyttedacrossthelowerpelvis.

–Eachtimetheposturebeltisused,checkifit

tsproperly.Changingtheseatand/orbackrest angle,thecushionandevenyourclothes inuencethetofthebelt.

CAUTION! Damagedequipment

–Whentiltingthebackrest,beawareoftheload

intheventilatortray.Makesurethatthecables ofthebrakeandtiltfunctionarenotsqueezed.

TheventilatortrayAisaholderforvariousaccessoriessuch asventilators,oxygentanks,feedingunitsandsoon.The ventilatortraycanbeadjusted45mmindepthand120mm inwidthinordertobeadaptedtovariousmodels.

Maxload:10kg

Closingandopeningtheposturebelt

Ensurethatyouaresittingfullybackintheseatandthatthe pelvisisasuprightandsymmetricalaspossible.

1.Toclose,pushthecatchAintothebuckleclaspB.

2.Toopen,pushthePRESSbuttonCandpullthecatchA outofthebuckleclaspB.

Themainplateoftheventilatortraycanbeturned180ºin ordertoachievealargerdepth.InthestandardpositionC, thedepthissmallerandthebackofthetrayishigher .In thesecondpositionD,thedepthislargerandthebackof thetrayislower .

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Theposturebelthasgoodlength,whenthere’sjust sufcientspaceforaathandbetweenbodyand belt.

Byturningthemainplateoftheventilatortray ,the depthcanbeextended70mm.

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1.ShortenorextendtheloopDasrequired.

2.ThreadloopDthroughcatchAandplasticbuckleE untiltheloopisat.

3.EnsureloopDisperfectlyttedinplasticbuckleE.

4.Secureadjustmentwiththestrapextremityttedinthe buckleE.

WARNING! Riskofslidingandstrangulation/Riskoffalling

–Threadthebeltloopthroughbothplastic

bucklestoavoidthebeltfromloosening.

–Dotheadjustmentsonbothsidesequally,

sothatthebuckleclaspremainsinacentral position.

–Ensurestrapextremitiesarettedinthebuckle

–Makesurethatthebeltsdonotgetcaughtin

thespokesofarearwheel.

4.18.1Assemblepositioningbelttofront attachment

Whenusingthebeltforpositioningoftheknees,thefront attachmentslotAcanbeused.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–TheattachmentAmustnotbeusedforsafety

beltswhentransferringtheuserinavehicle.

4.18.2Assemblepositioningbelttorear attachment

4.17.1Fittingtheposturebeltatthexations

Fastentheposturebeltontheframewithascrewandnut asillustratedintheimagebelow:

4.18Attachmentwhenusingpositioning belt

PositioningbeltswhichareCE-markedforthepurposeof usingonwheelchairs,canbemountedonthechairwith preservedCE-marking.Thepositioningbeltshouldbetted byahealthcareprofessionalandbemountedbyaqualied technician.

Thepurposeofusingabeltasapositioninghelpis topositiontheuserandtogivehim/herabetter posture.

Thepositioningbeltshouldbeplacedinthefront attachmentbracketwhenusedforpositioningofthe thighs/knees.

Thepositioningbeltshouldbeplacedinthelower slotonthebackrestattachmentbracketwhenused forpositioningofthethighs.

Whenusingthebeltforpositioningofthethighs,the attachmentslotAonthebackrestattachmentBcanbe used.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–TheattachmentslotAmustnotbeusedfor

safetybeltswhentransferringtheuserina vehicle.

4.19Harness

WARNING! Riskofchoking

Whenthewheelchairistiltedorreclinedthe harnesscanmoveandcausehazardtotheuser .

–Makesurethattheharnessiscorrectly

positionedaftereachadjustment.

WARNING! Safetyrisk

–Theharnesswhichisusedwiththeharness

attachmentholder,shouldbettedbyan experiencedclinicianoraqualiedtechnician.

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WARNING! Riskofsliding

Theusermayaccidentlyslidedowninthe wheelchair.

–Alwaysuseaharnessincombinationwitha

posturebeltorapositioningbelt.

WARNING! Safetyrisk

–Theharnessmustnotbeusedasa3pointbelt

restraintduringtransportinavehicle.

Makesurethattheharnessdoesnotputtoomuch pressureonanypoint.

Belts/harnesseswhichareCE-markedforthepurpose ofusingonwheelchairs,canbemountedonthe chairwithpreservedCE-marking.Thebelt/harness shouldbettedbyahealthcareprofessionalandbe mountedbyaqualiedtechnician.

4.19.1Attachingtheharness

1.Loosenthehandwheelandremovetheneckrest.

2.FastentheharnessholderAontotheneckrestpole.

3.Re-tightenthehandwheel.

Theharnessismountedontheholderforthe harnessA.

4.ThreadthestrapsthroughtheharnessholderAand theharnessclampB.

5.InsertthescrewCthroughtheeyeletandintothehole intheframe.

Thestrapmountingsshouldbefastenedfrom theoutsideoftheframeasshownabove.

Tools:5mmAllenkey

6.SecurewithwasherandnutD.

Theharnesscanalsobeadjustedwiththestrapsby theshouldersE.

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5Setup

5.1Safetyinformation

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Beforeusingthewheelchair ,checkits

generalconditionanditsmainfunctions,8 Maintenance,page44.

Yourauthorizedproviderwillsupplyyourwheelchairready foruse.Y ourproviderwillexplainthemainfunctions andensurethatthewheelchairmeetsyourneedsand requirements.

Adjustmentsoftheaxlepositionandthecastorsupporters mustbecarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

5.2Deliverycheck

Anytransportdamagemustbereportedimmediatelyto thetransportcompany.Remembertokeepthepackaging untilthetransportcompanyhascheckedthegoodsanda settlementhasbeenreached.

1.Raisethebackresttoanupwardposition.

2.AttachthegaspistonCtotheattachmentpinA.

3.InsertthesafetypinwiththesafetyshackleDinthe upperholeintheattachmentB.

4.Lockthesafetyshacklebyfoldinginunderthe attachmentBandsecuretheloopontheotherside.

5.4.2Fittingthesafetyshackle—Electrical

piston

5.3Assemblygeneral

Whenyoureceiveyourwheelchair,youeithertthe backrestor,onsomemodels,foldupthebackrest.Y oualso havetotthearmrestsandlegrestsontothechair .The assemblyissimpleanddoesnotrequireanytools.

5.4InstallingtheBackrest

Becarefulnottopinchthecableswhenraisingthe backrest.

WARNING! Safetyrisk

Thewheelchairmaycollapse

–Alwaysreinsertandfastenthesafetypinwith

thesafetyshackleDwhenithasbeenremoved.

–Checkthatthelockshackle/loopissecurely

locked.

5.4.1Fittingthebackrest—Gaspiston

1.Raisethebackresttoanupwardposition.

2.AttachthepistonrodBtotheattachment.

3.InsertthesafetypinA,dependingonmodel,inthe lowerholeoftheattachment.

4.Lockthesafetypin.

WARNING! Electricalversion

Thebackrestmaycomelooseifthepistonrodis accidentallydetachedfromitshousing.

–Beforeattachingthepistontothebackrest,

turnthepistonrodCclockwisetoitsmaximum position.

–Whenaligningtheholes,onlyturnthe

pistonrodCtoamaximumahalfturn counterclockwise.

Lockingthesafetypin/safetyshackle

Safetypin

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5.5Placingthewires

5.5.1Wireswithbackrestplate

1.ThreadthewiresontheoutsideofthebackresttubesB.

2.Placethewiresintheholders/clipsAinordertohold theminplace.

Setup

CAUTION! Riskofreducedbrakeeffect

–Thewiresmustnotbecrossedonthebackrest!

5.6Insertingthearmrests

WARNING! Riskofpinching

–Beawareofthepinchingriskduetothesmall

distancebetweenthearmrestattachmentand therearwheelwhentiltingorpropellingthe wheelchair.

Foldtheslackofthewiresundertheseattoget themoutoftheway.

5.5.2Wireswithtensionadjustablebackrest

1.PlacethearmrestinthearmrestattachmentA.

2.Pressthearmrestsdownwardsuntilyoucanfeel/hear thatthearmrestsaresecurelyinplace.

Thearmrestshaveanauto-locktoprevent involuntarymovementordetachment.

3.Presstheauto-lockbuttonBtoreleasebeforeremoving oradjustingthearmrest.

Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Makesurenottopinchorstretchthewire

tothetiltfunctionwhenremovingthe armrestifthewheelchairisequippedwith usermaneuveredtilt.

5.7Adjustingthearmrestheight

1.PlacethewiresAandBasshownonthepictureabove.

Riskofdamagetothewires

–Itisimportantthatthecableforthe

assistantbrakeAisplacedontheinsideof thebackresttubes.

2.Placethewireforthebackrest/seatreclineBoutsideof thebackresttubes.

3.Placebothofthewiresontheinsideofthebackrest attachmentC.

4.AttachthewirestothebackresttubesEwiththestraps D.

Foldtheslackofthewiresundertheseattoget themoutoftheway.

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1.Adjusttheheightofthearmrestsand/orsiderestsby turningthescreworthehandwheelAdependingon whichtypeofarmrestyouhavechosen.

2.Settherequiredheight.

3.Re-tightenthescrew/handwheel.

CAUTION! Riskoftrappingngers

–Becarefulnottotrapyourngersbetweenthe

armrest/sidesupportpadandthearmrest attachmentwhenadjustingthearmrestheight.

•Usinglowarmrests,oradjustingthearmrestsin lowheights,maycauseconictswiththerear wheelswhentiltingthechair.

•Thelongerarmrest(330mm),isonlyavailable withthe“Ducktail”armrestpad.

Thearmrestshaveanauto-locktopreventinvoluntary movementordetachment.PressthebuttonBon thearmresttoreleasebeforeremovingoradjusting thearmrest.

Installingthefrontcastors

1.Withonehand,holdthewheelchairupright.

2.Withtheother,pushthecastoraxleintothecastoraxle bracketBuptothestop.

3.Makesurethereisanaudibleclickandensurethatthe frontcastorCissecure.

Removingthefrontcastors

1.Withonehand,holdthewheelchairupright.

2.Withtheother,usingyourthumb,pressthelocking mechanismAintopofthecastoraxlebracketB.

3.KeepitpressedandpullthefrontcastorCoutofthe castoraxlebracketB.

5.10Mountingtherearwheels

5.8Adjustingthearmrest/siderestdepth

1.LoosenthescreworthehandwheelA,dependingon whichtypeofarmrestyouhavechosen

2.Setthepadandorthesiderestintherequiredposition.

3.Re-tightenthescrew/handwheel.

Riskofpooradjustment

–Theremustnotbeanypressureonthearmrest

whileadjustingthescrew.

5.9InstallingandRemovingthe

DetachableFrontCastors(ifsoequipped)

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Ifthelockingmechanismofafrontcastorisnot fullyengaged,thefrontcastorcanbecomeloose duringuse.Thiscanleadtooverturning.

–Alwaysensurethatthefrontcastorsarefully

engagedwheneveryouinstallafrontcastor .

1.Pressandholdinthequick-releasebuttonA.

2.PlacetherearwheelaxleBintherearwheel attachmentC.

3.Pullthewheelsoutwardstocheckthatthewheelis securelylockedinposition.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Checkthattherearwheelissecurelylockedin

position.Itshouldnotbepossibletoremove thewheelswhenthequick-releasebuttonAis deactivated..

5.11Angleadjustablelegrests

ToinstallorremovetheSwingaway,Angleadjustableleg rest,referto →3.8.2SwingAway,AngleAdjustableLegRests,page16.

5.12Fixedlegrests

ToinstallorremovetheSwingaway,Fixedlegrest,referto →3.8.1Swingawaylegrests,page16.

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5.13Mountingthetabletray

MountthetabletrayAinthetabletrayattachmentsB.

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6Usingthewheelchair

6.1Generalwarnings—Usage

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Theusercanfalloffthewheelchairwhenusing theirfeettomaneuverthewheelchair.

–Whenyouuseyourfeettomaneuverthe

wheelchair,beawarethatthecentreofgravity isshiftedforward.Thischangesthestability ofthewheelchair .

CAUTION! Riskofsliding

–Theseatmustbepositionedatortilted

backwardsiftheuserisleftaloneunattended.

CAUTION! Riskofsliding

–Ifyouhaveaverylowseatheightand/or

useyourfeettomaneuverthewheelchair,the legrestscanberemoved.Ifso,beawareofthe slidingrisk!

brakeisoperatedinthesamewayasthestandarduser operatedbrake,thedifferenceisthatthebrakehandle brakesbothwheelsatthesametime.Theonearmbrake isavailablebothfortherightandtheleftsideofthe wheelchair.

6.2.3UsingtheCarer-operatedBrake

WARNING! Riskofreducedbrakeeffect

–Incorrectsettingoruseofthebrakereduces

thebrakingeffect.

1.Brakingwhenmoving:squeezebothbrakehandles upwards,andthebrakewillbeapplied.

6.2Brakes

6.2.1UsingtheUserOperatedBrake

Startbycheckingthatthetyreshavethecorrectair pressure(printedonthesideofeachtyre).

Theuserbrakeistobeusedwhenthechairisnot moving,andisnotintendedforreducingspeedwhen thechairismoving.

1.Toengagethebrake,movetheleverAtowardsthe rear(towardsyou).

2.Todisengagethebrakes,movetheleverAforwards.

2.Lockingthebrakes:squeezethehandleandmovethe lockcatchAupwards.

3.Releasethehandle.

4.Releasingthebrakes:squeezethehandleandthelock catchwillreleaseautomatically.

Ifthebrakeeffectispoororreduced,contactyour authorizedprovider.

6.3UsingtheTilt/ReclineFunction

Toensureagoodpositioning,followthesestepswhenusing boththetiltandthereclinefunction.Seesections“Manual tiltandbackrestangleadjustment”and“Electrictiltand backrestangleadjustment”forinstructionabouthowto operatethetiltand/orthereclinefunction.

Tilting/recliningfromanuprightposition

CAUTION! Riskoftrappingngers

–Becarefulnottotrapyourngersbetweenthe

brakeshoeandrearwheel

6.2.2UsingtheOneArmBrake

Thewheelchaircanbeequippedwithaonearmbrake insteadofthestandarduseroperatedbrake.Theonearm

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1.Tiltthechair.

•Thisenablestheusertoslidetotherearand supportsaneutralpelvispositionA.

2.Reclinethebackrest

•Theweightwillnowshifttothebackandenable agoodposture,asthebottomhasslidintoarear positionB.

3.Anglethelegrests.

CAUTION! Discomfortfortheuser

Thepelviswillbestrainedandtheusercan slidedownwardsinthechair . –Ensurethatthebacksideofthethighs

(hamstrings)areinarelaxedneutral positionwhenanglingthelegrests.

Usingthewheelchair

6.4Moveto/fromthewheelchair

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Thereisahighriskofoverturningduringthe transfer .

–Onlygetinandoutwithoutassistanceifyou

arephysicallyabletodoso.

–Whentransferring,positionyourselfasfar

backaspossibleintheseat.Thiswillprevent damagedupholsteryandthepossibilityofthe wheelchairtippingforward.

–Makesurethatbothcastorsarefacingstraight

tothefront.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Thewheelchaircouldtipforwardsifyoustand onthefootrest.

–Neverstandonthefootrestwhengettingin

andout.

CAUTION!

Ifyoudisengageordamagethebrakesthe wheelchaircouldrollawayoutofcontrol.

–Donotsupportyourselfonthebrakeswhen

gettinginandout.

Risingfromatilted/reclinedposition

Step1Step2

Step3

1.Folddownthelegrests.

2.Raisethebackrestfromthereclinedposition.

•Raisingthebackrestbeforethetilt,preservesthe neutralpelvispositionA.

3.Raisethetiltedposition.

Neutralposition

NOTICE!

Themudguardsandarmrestscouldbecome damaged.

–Neversitonthemudguardsorarmrestswhen

gettinginandout.

1.Propelthewheelchairasnearaspossibletotheseat thatyouwanttomoveto.

2.Engagetheparkingbrakes.

3.Removethearmrestsormovethemupwardsoutof theway.

4.Detachthelegrestsorswingthemoutwards.

5.Placeyourfeetontheground.

6.Holdthewheelchairand,ifnecessary ,alsoholdaxed objectinthevicinity.

7.Moveslowlytochair.

6.5Drivingandsteeringthewheelchair

Youdriveandsteerthewheelchairusingthehandrims.

CAUTION!

Aheavyloadhangingonthebackrestcanaffect thewheelchair’scentreofgravity.

–Changeyourdrivingstyleaccordingly.

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6.6Negotiatingstepsandkerbs

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Whennegotiatingstepsyoucouldloseyour balanceandtipthewheelchairover .

–Alwaysapproachstepsandkerbsslowlyand

carefully.

–Donotgoupordownstepsthatarehigher

than15cm.

CAUTION!

Anactivatedanti-tipperpreventsthewheelchair fromtippingbackwards.

–Deactivatetheanti-tipperbeforegoingupor

downstepsorkerbs.

WARNING! Riskofinjurytotheassistantanddamageto thewheelchair

Tiltingthechairwithaheavyusercanhurtthe assistant'sbackanddamagethechair.

–Makesuretobeabletosafelycontrolthe

wheelchairwithaheavyuserbeforeperforming atiltingmaneuver .

1.Movethewheelchairbackwardsuntiltherearwheels touchthekerb.

2.Theassistantshouldgraspbothpushhandles,push downwardsrmlyandtiltthewheelchairbackwardsso thatthefrontwheelsliftofftheground,thenpullthe rearwheelsoverthekerbuntilthefrontwheelscanbe placedbackontheground.

6.7Goingupanddownstairs

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Whennegotiatingstairsyoucouldloseyour balanceandoverturnyourwheelchair.

–Alwaysusetwoassistantswhennegotiating

stairswithmorethanonestep.

Goingdownastepwithanassistant

1.Movethewheelchairrightuptothekerbandholdthe handrims.

2.Theassistantshouldgraspbothpushhandles,push downwardsrmlyandtiltthewheelchairbackwardsso thatthefrontwheelsliftofftheground.

3.Theassistantshouldthenholdthewheelchairinthis position,pushitcarefullydownthestepandthentiltit forwardsuntilthefrontwheelsarebackontheground.

Goingupastepwithanassistant

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuries

Goingupstepsandkerbsoftenthanthenormal usecancauseafatiguebreakofthewheelchair backrestandtheusermightfalloutofthe wheelchair.

–Makesurethatthewheelchaircanbecontrolled

bytheuserortheassistantbeforeperforming atiltingmaneuver .

1.Youcangoupanddownstairsbytakingthemonestep atatime,asdescribedabove.Therstassistantshould standbehindthewheelchairholdingthepushhandles. Thesecondassistantshouldholdasolidpartofthe frontframetosteadythewheelchairfromthefront.

6.8NegotiatingRampsandSlopes

WARNING! Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol

Whennegotiatingslopesorgradientsyour wheelchaircouldtipbackwards,forwardsor sideways.

–Alwayshaveanassistantbehindthewheelchair

whenapproachinglongslopes. –Avoidlateralslopes. –Avoidslopesofmorethan7°. –Avoidjerkingwhenchangingdirectionona

slope.

CAUTION!

Yourwheelchaircouldrunawayevenonslightly slopinggroundifyoudonotcontrolitusingthe handrims.

–Usetheparkingbrakesifyourwheelchairis

stationaryonslopingground.

Goingupslopes

Togoupaslope,youmustcreatesomemomentum,keepup themomentumandcontrolthedirectionatthesametime.

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1.Bendyourupperbodyforwardsandpropelthe wheelchairwithquick,powerfulstrokesonboth handrims.

Goingdownslopes

Whengoingdownslopes,itisimportanttocontrolyour directionandparticularlyyourspeed.

Usingthewheelchair

1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)

2.Applybothparkingbrakes.

3.Whenleaningforwardsyourupperbodymustremain overthefrontwheels.

Reachingbackwards

WARNING! Riskoffallingout

Ifyouleantoofarbackwardsyoucouldtipyour wheelchairover.

–Donotleanoutoverthebackrest. –Useanantitipperdevice.

1.Leanbackandcarefullyallowthehandrimstorun throughyourhands.Youshouldbeabletostopthe wheelchairatanytimebygrippingthehandrims.

CAUTION! Riskofburningyourhands.

Ifyoubrakeforalongtime,alotoffrictional heatisproducedatthehandrims(especiallyanti sliphandrims).

–Wearsuitablegloves.

6.9Stabilityandbalancewhenseated

Someeverydayactivitiesandactionsrequireyoutolean forwards,sidewaysorbackwardsoutofthewheelchair .This hasamajoreffectonthewheelchair’sstability.Tokeepyour balanceatalltimes,proceedasfollows:

Leaningforwards

WARNING! Riskoffalling

Ifyouleanforwardsoutofthewheelchairyou couldfalloutofit.

–Neverbendtoofarforwardsanddonotshift

forwardsinyourseattoreachanobject.

–Donotbendforwardsbetweenyourkneesto

pickupsomethingofftheoor .

1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)

2.Donotapplytheparkingbrakes.

3.Whenreachingbackwardsdonotreachsofarthatyou havetochangeyoursittingposition.

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7.1Liftingthewheelchair

1.Alwaysliftthewheelchairbygrabbingtheframeatthe pointsshowninthepicture.

2.Neverliftthewheelchairbytheremovablearmrests orthefootrests.

3.Ensurethatthebackrestandpushhandlesaresecurely inplace.

4.ReadthechapterSafetyinstructions/Propelling techniques.

7.2Disassemblyfortransport

3.CarefullyremovethesafetyshackleDfromthe attachmentB.

4.Gentlypressthebackrestforwards.

5.LiftthegaspistonCupwardsandreleaseitfromthe pinA.

6.Foldthebackrestandletitrestontheseat.

7.PutthesafetyshackleDbackintotheattachmentB andlockitinplacefortransport.

Becarefulwiththecableswhenfoldingthebackrest.

7.2.2Pushhandles/pushbar

1.LoosenthetwohandwheelsA.

2.TheheightofthepushhandlesBcanbeadjusted simplybypullingthehandlesupwardsorpushingthem downwards.

Thewheelchairiseasytopreparefortransport.

7.2.1Backrest

1.Removethebackrestcushion.

2.LoosenthehandwheelsAandlowerthepush handles/pushbarBtothelowestposition.

7.2.3Angleadjustablelegrests

ToinstallorremovetheSwingaway,Angleadjustableleg rest,referto →3.8.2SwingAway,AngleAdjustableLegRests,page16.

7.2.4Fixedlegrests

ToinstallorremovetheSwingaway,Fixedlegrest,referto →3.8.1Swingawaylegrests,page16.

7.3TransportingtheMobilityDevice withoutOccupant

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthewheelchairisnotproperly secured

Intheeventofanaccident,brakingmanoeuvre, etc.youmaysufferseriousinjuriesfromying wheelchairparts.

–Firmlysecureallwheelchaircomponentsin

themeansoftransporttopreventthemfrom cominglooseduringthejourney.

Youcanremovetherearwheelswhentransporting thewheelchair .

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NOTICE!

Excessivewearandabrasioncouldaffectthe strengthofload-bearingparts.

–Donotpullyourwheelchairacrossabrasive

surfaceswithoutthewheelstted(e.g.pulling theframeovertarmac).

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CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Ifyouareunabletofastenyourmobility

devicesecurelyinatransportvehicle,Invacare recommendsthatyoudonottransportit.

Yourmobilitydevicemaybetransportedwithoutrestrictions, whetherbyroad,railorbyair.Individualtransport companieshave,however,guidelineswhichcanpossibly restrictorforbidcertaintransportprocedures.Pleaseask thetransportcompanyregardingeachindividualcase.

•Invacarestronglyrecommendssecuringthemobility devicetotheoorofthetransportingvehicle.

7.4TransportingtheOccupied WheelchairinaVehicle

Evenwhenthewheelchairisproperlysecuredandthe followingrulesaremet,injuriestopassengersmayoccur inacollisionorsuddenstop.ThereforeInvacarestrongly recommendstransferringthewheelchairusertothevehicle seat.Donotmakealterationsorsubstitutionstopoints ofthewheelchair(structure,frameorparts)withoutthe writtenconsentofInvacareCorporation.Thewheelchairhas beensuccessfullytestedaccordingtotherequirementsof ISO7176–19(Frontalimpact).

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

Wheelchairshavebeencrashtestedaccording ISO7176-19,tosimulatetheirbehaviorwhen usedasforward-facingseatsinmotorvehiclesby childrenandadultswithabodymassequalto orgreaterthan22kg.

–Donotusethewheelchairasaseatinavehicle

whentheuserweightislowerthan22kg.

Securingthewheelchairanditsoccupant

Thechoiceofwheelchairconguration(seatwidth anddepth,wheelbase)inuencesmaneuverability andaccesstomotorvehicles.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

Injuryordamagemayoccurfromwheelchair componentsoroptionsloosenedduringacollision orsuddenstop.

–Ensureallremovableordetachablecomponents

andoptionsareremovedfromthewheelchair andsecurelystoredinthevehicle.

–Disconnectthehandcontrol(electricalversion

only)fromitsconnectiontothecontrolbox andsecurelystoredinthevehicle.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

–T ousethewheelchairasaseatinavehiclethe

backrestheightmustbeatleast500mm.

Totransportthewheelchairwithuserinavehicle,arestraint systemmustbeinstalledinthevehicle.Wheelchairtiedown (fourpointtiedown)andoccupantrestraintsystemsmust beapprovedaccordingtoISO10542-1.Contactyourlocal Invacareauthorisedproviderformoreinformationongetting andinstallinganapprovedandcompatiblerestraintsystem.

NOTICE!

–Beforejourneycontacttransporterandrequest

informationaboutthecapabilityforthe requiredequipment.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

If,forsomereason,itisimpossibletotransferthe wheelchairusertoavehicleseat,thewheelchair canbeusedasaseatinavehicleifthefollowing proceduresandregulationsarefollowed.

–Thecongurationofthewheelchairis

compatiblewithuseasaseatinamotor vehicle(tie-downpositionsmarkedwithlabels).

–Thewheelchairmustbesecuredinthevehicle

witha4-pointwheelchairrestraintsystem.

–Theusermustweara3-pointbeltrestraint

securedtothevehicle.

NOTICE!

Injuryordamagemayoccurtowheelchairduring acollisionorsuddenstop.

–Itisessentialtohaveyourwheelchairchecked

byaqualiedtechnicianafteranaccidentor collision.

•BackrestandSeatAngles:

Whentransportinganoccupiedwheelchairina vehicle,therecommendedanglesforbackrest andseatarethefollowing: –Dahliastandard:4°–7°forthebackrestand

4°fortheseat.

–Dahlia45with16”wheels:12°forthe

backrestand10°fortheseat.

•RampsandSlopes:

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol.

–Neverleavetheuserunattendedwhen

transportingthewheelchairupordown rampsorslopes.

ThereforeInvacarestronglyrecommends transferringthewheelchairusertothevehicle withtheposturebelton.

NOTICE!

–Refertotheusermanualssuppliedwiththe

restraintsystems.

–Thefollowingillustrationsmaydifferdepending

ontherestraintsystemsupplier.

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•AdjustingthePostureBelt

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

–Theposturebeltcanbeusedinaddition,

butneverasasubstituteforanapproved passengerrestraintsystem(3-pointbelt restraint).

1.Adjustposturebelttotthewheelchairoccupant, seesection4.17Posturebelt,page29.

SecuringtheWheelchairwitha4-pointwheelchairrestraint system

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

–Makesurethereissufcientfreespacearound

thewheelchairandusertoavoidtheuser makingcontactwithothervehicleoccupants, unpaddedpartsofthevehicle,wheelchair optionsoranchorpointsoftherestraintsystem.

–Engagethewheelchairparkingbrakes. –Activateanti-tipper.

Thewheelchairtiedownpointswheretherestraintsystem snapsaremarkedwithsnaphooksymbols(seefollowing guresandsection2.4Labelsandsymbolsontheproduct, page8).

Usingthefrontandrearstrapsofthe4-pointwheelchair restraintsystem,securethewheelchairtothevehicle mountedrails.Refertotheusermanualsuppliedwith 4-pointwheelchairrestraintsystem.

Frontsidetie-downpositionsforsnaphooks:

1.Attachthesnaphookstothefronttransportation bracketsasshowninthegureabove(seelocationof thelabelwithsnaphooksymbol).

2.Attachfrontstrapstotherailsystemreferringtobest practicerecommendedinstructionsfromthe4-point wheelchairrestraintsystemmanufacturer .

3.Disengageparkingbrakesandapplytensionfrontstraps bypullingthewheelchairbackwardsfromtherear .

4.Re-engageparkingbrakes.

Rearsidetie-downpositionsforsnaphooks:

WARNING!

–Placethewheelchairwiththeuser

forward-facingindirectionofvehicletravel.

1.Attachthesnaphookstothereartransportation bracketsasshowninthegureabove(seelocationof thelabelwithsnaphooksymbol)..

2.Attachrearstrapstotherailsystemreferringtobest practicerecommendedinstructionsfromthe4-point wheelchairrestraintsystemmanufacturer .

3.Tightenthestraps.

NOTICE!

–Makesurethatthesnaphooksarecovered

withslipresistantmaterialtoavoidlaterally slippingontheaxle.

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Fasteningthe3-pointbeltrestraint

WARNING!

–Ensurethatthe3-pointbeltrestrainttsas

tightlyacrosstheuser'sbodyaspossible withoutdiscomfortandnobeltwebbingis twisted.

–Ensurethe3-pointbeltrestraintisnotheld

awayfromtheuser'sbodybypartsofthe wheelchairsuchasarmrestsorwheelsetc.

–Ensurethe3-pointbeltrestrainthasaclear

pathfromtheusertotheanchorpoint withoutinterferencebyanypartofthevehicle, wheelchair,seatingoroption.

–Ensurethepelvic-beltrestrainttssnuglyover

theoccupant’spelvisandisnotallowedtoride upintotheabdominalarea.

–Ensuretheuserisabletoreachtherelease

mechanismunaided.

1.The3-pointbeltrestraintshouldtastightlyacrossthe user'sbodyaspossiblewithoutdiscomfort.

NOTICE!

–Ensurethatthebeltwebbingisnottwisted

wheninuse.

NOTICE!

–Applythepelvicbeltrestraintofthe

3-point-beltrestraintlowacrossthepelvis sothattheangleofthepelvicbeltiswithin thepreferredzoneAof30°to75°tothe horizontal.Asteeperangleispreferred, butneverexceeding75°.

Theimageshowsanincorrectplacementof three-pointbeltrestraint.

2.Thebeltrestraintmustnotbeheldawayfromtheuser's bodybypartsofthewheelchairsuchasarmrestsor wheelsetc.

3.Ifthevehicleisequippedwithaheadrestraintandthe wheelchairwiththehead/necksupport,thenassess withaclinicianwhichoneshouldbeused.

TheInvacareheadandnecksupportsarenot restraintdevices.Nevertheless,theyhavebeencrash testedtoverifytheirattachmentpoints.

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8Maintenance

8.1Safetyinformation

WARNING!

Somematerialsdeterioratenaturallyovertime. Thiscouldresultindamagetowheelchair components.

–Y ourwheelchairshouldbecheckedbya

qualiedtechnicianatleastonceayearorifit hasnotbeenusedforalongperiod.

Packagingforreturn Thewheelchairshallbesenttotheauthorized providerinanappropriatepackagingtoavoiddamage duringtheshipment.

8.2Dailyperformancecheck

Checkthatthefollowingpartsarecorrectlymountedon thewheelchair:

•Wheels

•Backrest

•Anti-tipdevice

•Pushhandles

•Footrests

Checkthetyrepressure

1.Checkthetyrepressure,seesection“Tyres”formore information.

2.Inatethetyrestotherequiredpressure.

3.Checkthetyretreadatthesametime.

4.Ifnecessary,changethetyres.

Checkthatcastorsand/orrearwheelsareseated correctly

1.Pullonthecastorand/orrearwheeltocheckthatthe removableaxleisseatedcorrectly .Thecastororwheel shouldnotcomeoff.

2.Ifthecastorsand/orrearwheelsarenotengaged properly,removeanydirtordeposits.Iftheproblem persists,havetheremovableaxlesre-ttedbyaqualied technician.

Checkposturebelt

1.Checkthattheposturebeltisadjustedcorrectly.

WARNING! Riskofsliding/strangulation/falling

–Looseposturebeltsmustbeadjustedbya

healthcareprofessional.

–Damagedposturebeltsmustbereplacedby

aqualiedtechnician.

8.3MaintenanceSchedule

Toensuresafeandreliableoperation,carryoutthefollowing visualchecksandmaintenanceregularlyorhaveitcarried outbyanotherperson.

weeklymonthlyannually

Checkthetyre pressure

Checkthatcastors and/orrearwheels areseatedcorrectly

Checkposturebelt

Checkthereclining andtilting mechanisms

Checkthecastorsand itsxation

Checkbolts

Checkspokes

Checkparkingbrakes

Havewheelchair checkedbyaqualied technician

Generalvisualcheck

1.Examineyourwheelchairforlooseparts,cracksorother defects.

2.Ifyoundanything,stopusingyourwheelchair immediatelyandcontactanauthorizedprovider .

Checktherecliningandtiltingmechanisms

1.Checkthattherecliningandtiltingmechanismsareeasy operating.

Checkthecastorsanditsxation

1.Checkthatthecastorsturnfreely.

2.Pushandpullinthe3directions(frontandrear;leftand right;upanddown)toobservethatisnofreeplayand movement,alsocheckthatthereisnovisualdamage.

Fig.8-1

3.Removeanydirtorhairfromthecastorbearings.

4.Faultyorwornoutcastorsxationmustbereplaced byaqualiedtechnician.

Checkthebolts

Boltscanworkloosethroughconstantuse.

1.Checkthattheboltsaretight(onthefootrest,seat cover,sides,backrest,frame,seatmodule).

2.Tightenanylooseboltswiththesuitabletorque.

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NOTICE!

Self-lockingscrews/nutsorthread-locking adhesiveareusedforseveralconnections.If theseareloosened,theymustbereplacedby newself-lockingscrews/nutsortheymustbe securedusingnewthread-lockingadhesive.

–Self-lockingscrews/nutsmustbereplacedby

aqualiedtechnician.

Checkthespoketension

Thespokesshouldnotbelooseordistorted.

1.Loosespokesmustbetightenedbyaqualiedtechnician.

2.Brokenspokesmustbereplacedbyaqualied technician.

Checktheparkingbrakes

1.Checkthattheparkingbrakesarepositionedcorrectly. Thebrakeissetcorrectlyifthebrakeshoedepressesthe tyrebyafewmillimeterswhenthebrakeisengaged.

2.Ifyoundthatthesettingisnotcorrect,havethe brakescorrectlyadjustedbyaqualiedtechnician.

NOTICE!

Theparkingbrakesmustberesetafterreplacing therearwheelsorchangingtheirposition.

Checkingafteraheavycollisionorblow

NOTICE!

Thewheelchaircansustainvisiblyundetectable damageasaresultofaheavycollisionorhard blow.

–Itisessentialtohaveyourwheelchairchecked

byaqualiedtechnicianafteraheavycollision orhardblow.

Repairingorchanginganinnertube

1.Removetherearwheelandreleaseanyairfromthe innertube.

2.Liftonetyrewallawayfromtherimusingabicycletyre lever .Donotusesharpobjectssuchasascrewdriver whichcoulddamagetheinnertube.

3.Pulltheinnertubeoutofthetyre.

4.Repairtheinnertubeusingabicyclerepairkitor ,if necessary,replacethetube.

5.Inatethetubeslightlyuntilitbecomesround.

6.Insertthevalveintothevalveholeontherimandplace thetubeinsidethetyre(thetubeshouldlierightround thetyrewithnocreases).

7.Liftthetyrewallovertheedgeoftherim.Startcloseto thevalveanduseabicycletyrelever .Whendoingthis, checkallthewayroundtoensurethattheinnertubeis nottrappedbetweenthetyreandtherim.

8.Inatethetyretothemaximumoperatingpressure. Checkthatnoairisescapingfromthetyre.

Spareparts

8.4Maintenanceelectricalversion

CAUTION! Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Donotusechemicals. –Handlebatteriescarefully. –Donotusestrongsolvents,basicoralkaline

liquids.

–Checkthattheactuatorsandsystemfunction

properly.

–Foranoptimumlifetime,theproductmustbe

connectedtothemainsvoltageasoftenas possible.Itisrecommendedtoloadthebattery atleastevery3:rdmonth.

–T estthebatteryfunctionatleastonceayear.

8.5CleaningandDisinfection

8.5.1GeneralSafetyInformation

CAUTION! RiskofContamination

–T akeprecautionsforyourselfanduse

appropriateprotectiveequipment.

NOTICE!

Wronguidsormethodscanharmordamage theproduct.

–Allcleaningagentsanddisinfectantsusedmust

beeffective,compatiblewithoneanotherand mustprotectthematerialstheyareusedto clean.

–Neverusecorrosiveuids(alkalines,acidetc.)

orabrasivecleaningagents.Werecommend anordinaryhouseholdcleaningagentsuchas dishwashingliquid,ifnotspeciedotherwisein thecleaninginstructions.

–Neveruseasolvent(cellulosethinner ,acetone

etc.)thatchangesthestructureoftheplastic ordissolvestheattachedlabels.

–Alwaysmakesurethattheproductiscompletely

driedbeforetakingitintouseagain.

Forcleaninganddisinfectioninclinicalorlong-term careenvironments,followyourin-houseprocedures.

8.5.2CleaningIntervals

NOTICE!

Regularcleaninganddisinfectionenhancesmooth operation,increasestheservicelifeandprevents contamination. Cleananddisinfecttheproduct:

–regularlywhileinuse, –beforeandafteranyserviceprocedure, –whenithasbeenincontactwithanybody

uids,

–beforeusingitforanewuser .

AllsparepartsmaybeobtainedfromanInvacare authorizedprovider.

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8.5.3Cleaning

NOTICE!

Dirt,sandandseawatercandamagethebearings andsteelpartscanrustifthesurfaceisdamaged.

–Onlyexposethewheelchairtosandand

seawaterforshortperiodsandcleanitafter everytriptothebeach.

–Ifthewheelchairisdirty ,wipeoffthedirtas

soonaspossiblewithadampclothanddryit carefully.

1.Removeanyoptionstted(onlyoptionswhichdonot requiretools).

2.Wipedowntheindividualpartsusingaclothorsoft brush,ordinaryhouseholdcleaningagents(pH=6-8) andwarmwater .

3.Rinsethepartswithwarmwater

4.Thoroughlydrythepartswithadrycloth.

Carpolishandsoftwaxcanbeusedonpaintedmetal surfacestoremoveabrasionsandrestoregloss.

Cleaningupholstery

Forcleaningupholsteryrefertotheinstructionsonthelabels oftheseat,cushionandbackrestcover .

Ifpossible,alwaysoverlaphookandloopstrips(the self-grippingparts)whenwashing,tominimizelint andthreadbuild-uponhookstripsandprevent damagetoupholsteryfabricbythese.

8.5.4Washing

Multistretchpolyurethane(PU)coatedfabric

Lighterstainsonthefabricmaybeneutralizedwithasoft dampclothandsomeneutraldetergent.T oneutralize larger,morepersistentstains,wipethefabricwithalcohol orturpentinesubstitutes,andwashwithhotwateranda neutraldetergent.

Thefabriccanbewashedattemperaturesupto60ºC. Normaldetergentscanbeused.

Allpartsofthewheelchairwithmultistretch polyurethane(PU)coatedfabricupholstery,suchas armrestpads,calfpads,headrestorneckrest,should becleanedaccordingtotheinstructionabove.

Electricalversion

NOTICE!

–Thewheelchairwithelectricalbackrestortilt

isprotectedaccordingtoIPX6.Thismeans thattheproductcanbewashedwithabrush andwater.Thewatercanbeunderpressure (gardenhoseorequivalent),buthighpressure watermustnotbesprayeddirectlytowardsthe

electricalsystem. –Maxwashingtemperature20ºC. –Donotuseasteamcleaner . –Beforecleaning,makesurethatthepowerplug

isnotconnected. –Interconnectedcablesmustremainpluggedin

whencleaningtheproduct. –Retracttheactuatortotheinnermostposition

whencleaningtoavoiddegreasingofthepiston

rod.

1.Removealllooseandremovablecoversandwash theminawashingmachineaccordingtothewashing instructionsforeachcover .

2.Removeallpaddedpartssuchasseatcushions,armrests, headrestorneckrestwithxedpaddedparts,calfpads andsoonandcleanthemseparately.

Thepaddedpartscannotbecleanedwitha high-pressurecleanerorwaterjet.

3.Spraythewheelchairchassiswithdetergent,forexample acar-cleaningagentwithwax,andleaveontowork.

4.Rinsethewheelchairchassiswithahigh-pressure cleaningorordinaryjetofwaterdependingonhowdirty thewheelchairis.Donotaimthejettowardsbearings anddrainingholes.Ifthewheelchairchassisiswashed inamachinethewatermustnotbehotterthan60ºC.

Onlyusewaterandsoftsoaptocleanthetable.

5.Leavethewheelchairtodryinadryingcabinet.Remove partswherewaterhascollectedforexampleinend tubes,ferrulesetc.Ifthewheelchairhasbeenwashed inamachine,blow-dryingwithcompressedairis recommended.

8.5.5Disinfection

Thewheelchairmaybedisinfectedbysprayingorwiping withtested,approveddisinfectants.

Sprayasoftcleaninganddisinfectingproduct (bactericidalandfungicidemeetingtheEN1040 /EN1276/EN1650standards)andfollowthe instructionsgivenbythemanufacturer .

1.Wipedownallgenerallyaccessiblesurfaceswithasoft clothandordinaryhouseholddisinfectant.

2.Allowtheproducttoair-dry.

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9AfterUse

9.1Storage

NOTICE!

Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Donotstoretheproductnearheatsources. –Neverstoreotheritemsontopofthe

wheelchair.

–Storethewheelchairindoorsinadry

environment.

–Refertotemperaturelimitationinchapter11

TechnicalData,page50.

Afterlong-termstorage(morethanfourmonths)the wheelchairmustbeinspectedinaccordancetochapter8 Maintenance,page44.

AfterUse

9.1.1StorageElectricalVersion

NOTICE!

Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Donotstoretheproductnearheatsources. –Neverstoreotheritemsontopofthe

wheelchair.

–Storethewheelchairindoorsinadry

environment.

–Refertotemperaturelimitationinchapter11

TechnicalData,page50.

Short

-termStorage

DonotremovethebatterypackAlocatedundertheseat plate,disconnectthecablefromthebatteryAorfromthe controlboxB

Long-termStorage

StoringMobilityDeviceandBattery

•Evennotbeinguse,batteriesdischargethemselves.The bestpracticeistodisconnectthebatterysupplyfrom thecontrolboxifstoringthemobilitydevicelonger thantwoweeks.Disconnectthebatterypackfromthe controlboxorbattery,seeshort-termStoragebelow.In caseofdoubtofwhichcableshouldbedisconnected, contactyourauthorizedprovider.

•Batteryshouldalwaysbefullychargedbeforestoring.

•Whenyoustorethemobilitydevicemorethanfour weeks,checkthebatteryeverysixmonthsandrecharge asneeded(beforegaugereadshalffull)toavoiddamage

PreparingMobilityDeviceforUse

•Thebatterypackmustbechargedbeforeuse.

•Reconnectthebatterysupplytothecontrolbox.

9.2Disposal

Beenvironmentallyresponsibleandrecyclethisproduct throughyourrecyclingfacilityatitsendoflife.

Disassembletheproductanditscomponents,sothedifferent materialscanbeseparatedandrecycledindividually .

Thedisposalandrecyclingofusedproductsandpackaging mustcomplywiththelawsandregulationsforwaste handlingineachcountry .Contactyourlocalwaste managementcompanyforinformation.

9.2.1DisposalElectricalVersion

WARNING! EnvironmentalHazard

Devicecontainsbatteries.Thisproductmay containsubstancesthatcouldbeharmfultothe environmentifdisposedofinplaces(landlls) thatarenotappropriateaccordingtolegislation.

–DONOTdisposeofbatteriesinnormal

householdwaste.

–BatteriesMUSTbetakentoaproperdisposal

site.Thereturnisrequiredbylawandfreeof

charge. –Doonlydisposedischargedbatteries. –Coverterminalsoflithiumbatteriespriorto

disposal.

9.3Reconditioning

Thisproductissuitableforreuse.Toreconditiontheproduct foranewuser,carryoutthefollowingactions:

•Inspection

•Cleaninganddisinfection

•Adaptationtothenewuser

Fordetailedinformation,see8Maintenance,page44and theservicemanualforthisproduct.

Makesurethattheusermanualishandedoverwiththe product.

Ifanydamageormalfunctionisdetected,donotreuse theproduct.

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10Troubleshooting

10.1Safetyinformation

Faultsmayariseasaresultofdailyuse,adjustmentsor changingdemandsonthewheelchair.Thetablebelow showshowtoidentifyandrepairfaults.

Someoftheactionslistedmustbecarriedoutbyaqualied technician.Theseareindicated.Werecommendthatall adjustmentsarecarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

CAUTION!

–Ifyounoticeafaultwithyourwheelchair,e.g.

asignicantchangeinhandling,stopusing yourwheelchairimmediatelyandcontactyour provider .

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10.2Identifyingandrepairingfaults

FaultPossiblecauseAction

Thewheelchairdoesnot travelinastraightline

Thewheelchairtips backwardstooeasily

Thebrakesaregripping poorlyorasymmetrically

Rollingresistanceisvery high

Thecastorswobblewhen movingfast

ThecastorisstifforstuckBearingsaredirtyorfaultyCleanthebearingsorreplacethecastor,

Incorrecttyrepressureononerearwheel

Oneormorespokesbroken

SpokestightenedunevenlyTightenloosespokes,→qualiedtechnician

CastorbearingsaredirtyordamagedCleanthebearingsorreplacethecastor,

RearwheelsaremountedtoofarforwardsMounttherearwheelsfurtherback,

BackangletoolargeReducethebackrestangle,→qualiedtechnician

SeatangletoolargeMountthecastorupperonthefrontfork,

Incorrecttyrepressureinoneorbothrear tyres

BrakesettingincorrectCorrectthebrakesetting,→qualiedtechnician

Tyrepressureinreartyresistoolow

RearwheelsnotparallelEnsuretherearwheelsareparallel,→qualied

ToolittletensionincastorbearingblockTightenthenutonthebearingblockaxleslightly,

CastorhaswornsmoothChangecastor ,→qualiedtechnician

Correcttyrepressure,→11.4Tyres,page51

Replacefaultyspoke(s),→qualiedtechnician

→qualiedtechnician

Correcttyrepressure,→11.4Tyres,page51

technician

→qualiedtechnician

Troubleshooting

10.3IdentifyingandRepairingFaults,ElectricalVersion

FaultPossiblecauseAction

EndofstrokereachedOperateoppositebutton

BatteryisnotchargedChargethebattery

Handcontrolnotconnected

Tiltorreclinedoesnot move

Thehandcontrolbeeps whenitisused.

HandcontroldefectiveCallqualiedtechniciantoreplacehandcontrol

ControlunitdefectiveCallqualiedtechniciantoreplacecontrolunit

CablesentangledorpinchedCallqualiedtechniciantoreplacecables

Handcontrolfunctionislocked

BatterylevelislowChargethebattery

Thewheelchairhasbeenusedoutdoorsin coldtemperatures(below—10°C)

Ensurehandcontrolcorrectlyconnectedto controlunit.

Callqualiedtechniciantounlockthehand controlfunction

Letthewheelchairgetwarmer.Restartthe controlbox,seechapter“Chargingthebattery” formoreinstructions.

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11TechnicalData

11.1Generalinformation

ForReaDahlia,100—150mmcastorwheelsare intendedforindooruseonly.

11.2Dimensionsandweights

Alldimensionanweightspecicationsrefertoawiderangeofthewheelchairinastandardconguration.Dimensionand weight(basedonISO7176–1/5/7)mayalteraccordingtodifferentcongurations.

NOTICE!

–Insomecongurations,theoveralldimensionsofthewheelchairwhenitisreadyforuseexceedstheauthorised

limitsandtheaccesstoemergencyescaperoutesisnotpossible.

–Insomecongurations,thewheelchairexceedsthesizerecommendedfortravellingbytrainintheEU.

DAHLIA30°DAHLIA45°

515mm(20”)/560mm

(22”)/600mm(24”)

Maximumuser

weight

Overalllength

withlegrests

Overallwidth

Stowagewidthfrom570mmfrom560mmfrom580mmfrom555mm

Stowageheightfrom600mmfrom700mmfrom570mmfrom710mm

Stowagelength

Totalmass

Massofthe

heaviestpart

Staticstability

downhill

Staticstability

uphill

Staticstability

sideways

Seatplaneangle

Effectiveseat

depth

Effectiveseat

width

Seatsurfaceat front/rearedge

Backrestangle

Backrestheight

Footrest-to-seat

distance

Leg-to-seat-

surfaceangle

Armresttoseat

height

135kg135kg135kg135kg

1010–1140mm1010–1140mm1010–1180mm1010–1160mm

550–700mm550–700mm550–700mm550–700mm

785mm890mm825mm940mm

>35kg*>35kg*>35kg*>35kg*

21kg25kg21kg25kg

11°–15°11°–15°11°–15°11°–15°

3°–15°3°–15°3°–15°3°–15°

15°–22°15°–22°15°–22°15°–22°

-1°–+30°-1°–+30°-1°–+45°-1°–+45°

430–500mm430–500mm430–500mm430–500mm

390–540mm390–540mm390–540mm390–540mm

20”:330–500mm20”:350–430mm

22”:350–430mm

24”:430–450mm24”:450–480mm

0°–+30°0°–+30°0°–+30°0°–+30°

500–800mm500–800mm500–800mm500–800mm

362–627mm362–627mm362–627mm362–627mm

105°–180°105°–180°105°–180°105°–180°

250–320mm250–320mm250–320mm250–320mm

405mm(16”)

330–480mm

515mm(20”)/560mm

(22”)/600mm(24”)

22”:380–450mm

405mm(16”)

350–500mm

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515mm(20”)/560mm

(22”)/600mm(24”)

Frontlocationof armreststructure

Handrim

diameter

Horizontal

locationofaxle

Minimumturning

radius

Overalllength

withoutlegrest

Overallheight

Pivotwidth

Maximumslope

anglebrake

*Overallweightinseatwidth39cmandwithlightestconguration.With“Laguna2”backrestplateandcushion.If ttedwithelectricalsystem,theweightincreaseis4.2kg.

465–550mm465–550mm465–550mm465–550mm

445–535mm

-5.7/-94.3mm-5.7/-94.3mm-5.7/-94.3mm-5.7/-94.3mm

755mm755mm755mm755mm

830–960mm830–960mm830–1000mm830–980mm

825–1250mm825–1250mm825–1250mm825–1250mm

minimum1280mmminimum1280mmminimum1280mmminimum1280mm

7°7°7°7°

405mm(16”)

515mm(20”)/560mm

(22”)/600mm(24”)

N/A

445–535mm

405mm(16”)

TechnicalData

N/A

Thewheelchairiscomplianttothefollowingstandards:

•Requirementsandtestmethodsforstatic,impactandfatiguestrengths(ISO7176-8)

•Powerandcontrolsystemsforelectricwheelchairs–requirementsandtestmethods(ISO7176-14)

•Climatictest(ISO7176-9)

515mm(20”)560mm(22”)600mm(24”)405mm(16”)

Widthofthe wheels

Wheel inclination

35mm(13/8”)

11.3MaximumWeightofRemovable Parts

Maximumweightofremovableparts

Part:

Legrestangleadjustable withcalfpadandfootrest

Armrest

Rearwheel600mm(24”) solidwithhandrimand spokeguard

Headrest/Neckrest/Cheek support

Trunksupport0,8kg

Backrestcushion2,0kg

Seatcushion1,9kg

Tabletray3,9kg

Maximumweight:

3,2kg

2,0kg

2,5kg

1,4kg

25mm(1”)-35

mm(13/8”)

0°+/-1°(Wheelchairwithoutload)

11.4Tyres

Theidealpressuredependsonthetyretype:

Thetablebelowisanindication.Incasethetyrediffers fromthelistbelow,checkthesideofthetyre,themaximum pressureislistedthere.

TyreMax.pressure

Pneumaticproledtyre: 515mm(20”);560mm (22”); 610mm(24”)

Pneumaticlowproletyre: 515mm(20”);560mm (22”); 610mm(24”)

Solidtyre: 405mm(16”);560mm (22”); 610mm(24”)

25mm(1”)-35mm

(13/8”)

45mm(13/4”)

4.5bar450kPa

7.5bar750kPa

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65psi

110psi

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TyreMax.pressure

Solidtyre: 100mm(4”);125mm(5”); 140mm(5”1/2);150mm (6”); 200mm(8”)

Pneumatictyre: 200mm(8”)

Thecompatibilityofthetyreslistedabovedepends onthecongurationand/ormodelofyourwheelchair .

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2.5bar250kPa

36psi

Thesizeofthetyreismentionedonthesidewallof thetyre.Thechangeofappropriatetyresmustbe carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

Incaseofatyrepunctureconsultasuitableworkshop (e.g.bikerepairshop,bicycledealer...)tohavethe tubereplacedbyaskilledperson.

CAUTION!

–Thetyrespressurehavetobeequalinboth

wheelstoavoidalessdrivingcomfort,tokeep thebrakesefciencyandaneasypropellingof thewheelchair .

11.5Materials

Chassis,backresttubesSteel,powdercoated

Plasticpartslikepushhandles,brakehandles,footplatesand partsofmostoptions

Upholstery(seatandbackrest)

Table

SeatplateCoatedBirchplywood

OthermetalpartsZincalloys,aluminumalloysandsteel

Screws,washersandnutsSteel,corrosionfree

Thermoplastic(e.g.P A,PE,PP ,ABSandTPE)accordingto markingontheparts

FoamPURandpolyether,polyurethane-coatedfabricand plush

ABS

Allmaterialsusedareprotectedagainstcorrosion.WeuseonlyREACHcompliantmaterialsandcomponents.

Theftandmetaldetectionsystems:inseldomcasesthematerialsusedinthewheelchairmayactivatetheftand metaldetectionsystems.

11.6Environmentalconditions

Storageandtransportation

Temperature

Relativehumidity20%to90%at30°C,notcondensing

Atmosphericpressure800hPato1060hPa

Beawarethatwhenawheelchairhasbeenstoredunderlowtemperatures,itmustbeadjustedtooperatingconditions beforeuse.

-20°Cto40°C-5°Cto40°C

11.7EnvironmentalConditionsElectricalVersion

Storageandtransportation

Temperature

Relativehumidity20%to80%,notcondensing

Atmosphericpressure700hPato1060hPa

-10°Cto50°C5°Cto40°C

Operation

11.8Electricalsystem—Modelsequippedwithelectrictiltandbackrest

Voltagesupply

Maximumcurrentinput

Intermittent(periodic motoroperation)

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Uin100–240Voltage,AC,50/60Hz(AC=Alternatingcurrent),Battery(Leadacid)DC24V (DC=DirectCurrent)

Iinmax.5Ampere(battery==max1.3Ah))

10%2minON/18minOFF

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TechnicalData

Protectionclass

DegreeofprotectionThecontrolunit,externalpowersupply,motorsandhandcontrolsareprotectedaccordingto

ChargingtimeApproximatetimeof6hoursusingthechargingviaintegratedcharged.

Thebatterymustbestoredinanappropriatestorageroomtoavoiddirectsunlight.Forfulldetailscontactyour Invacareauthorizedprovider.

CLASSIIequipment

AppliedPartcomplyingwiththespeciedrequirementsforprotectionagainstelectricalshock accordingtoIEC60601-1.

IPx6.SeelabelandlabeloneachelectricdeviceforcorrectIPclass.ThelowestIP-classication decidestheoverallclassicationofthesystem.

IPx6-Thesystemisprotectedagainstwaterprojectedfromanydirection(nothighpressure).

11.9Electromagneticcompliance(EMC)

Generalinformation

ProductswithelectronicequipmentneedstobeinstalledandusedaccordingtotheEMCinformationinthisusermanual.

WARNING! Portableandmobilecommunicationsequipmentcanaffecttheoperationofthisproduct.

–InthecaseoftheproductmovesitselfunintentionallywhilebeingsubmittedtoElectromagneticinterference,then

stopimmediatelyusingtheproductandsendittocheckbyaqualiedtechnician.

ThisproducthasbeentestedandcomplieswiththeEMClimitsspeciedbyIEC60601-1-2forClassBequipment.

Thisproducthasaverylowemissionandshouldnotinterferewithotherequipment.

However,ifotherdevicesnearbyshouldreactinexplicably,runandstopthisproductandobservethedevices.

•Ifnothinghappenswiththeotherdevices,thenthisproductisnotcausingtheerror.

•Ifotherdevicesarebehavinginaninexplicablemanner,thenthisproductiscausingtheerror .Solvetheproblem bymovingorincreasingthedistancebetweenthem.

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