Mobilex Dolphin, Barracuda User Manual

Mobilex A/S
Grønlandsvej 5
DK-8660 Skanderborg
www.mobilex.dk

“Dolphin / Barracuda”
Manual Light Weight Wheelchairs

User's manual

Manufacturer:

MOBILEX A/S

Grønlandsvej 5
DK-8660 Skanderborg
Denmark

www.mobilex.dk

Type the serial number of your wheelchair for future refference: ….......................................................

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1. General information

Dear customer,

This user manual contains a description of the medical device and important guidances to ensure a
correct and safe usage of the product. It is important prior to use to read this manual carefully. It is
especially important to read the safety requirements and follow these.

We continuously develop our products and we reserve the right without further notice to change the
specifications and functions of products described in below user's manual.

Observe below symbols attached to each chapter's name. They will help you to define which parts of
this user's manual are dedicated to you.

Pre-sale information: dealers, therapists, physicians.

Service information: technicians, dealers, therapists, services

End user information: users, attendants, therapists

Intended use of the device

The Dolphin/Barracuda manual light weight wheelchair is medical device indicated for use by those
persons with limited motion abilities who are unable to stand, walk and/or seat independently. It
dedicated for transportation and moving of such people in seating position. Users can move with the
wheelchair independently or with a help of attendant, The chair can be used indoor and as well
outdoor on different surfaces (asphalt, concrete, stone, gravel) in good weather conditions. Any
other use is prohibited.

The wheelchair has passed all necessary tests and it is in conformity with following European
Standards: PN-EN 12182:2005; PN-EN 12183:2010; PN-ISO 7176-1,3,5,7,8,15,19; PN-EN 1021-1:2007

It also fulfils all CE requirements imposed by the EEC 93/42 Medical Devices Directive. Upon a correct
usage of the wheelchair we foresee its failure-free work for years.

The sound recording of this user's manual for blind and short sighted persons is available at
manufacturer's office.

In case questions please take contact to your dealer or directly to Mobilex A/S.

Mobilex A/S

Grønlandsvej 5
DK-8660 Skanderborg
Denmark

Phone: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

2. Safety warnings & requirements

 Make sure that this user manual is read by all persons using the device.
 Manufacturer doesn’t take any responsibility for damages and/or injuries, caused by the fact

that the user manual has not been followed.

 Use the product only in flawless condition.
 If defects or errors are detected you must immediately contact the dealer.
 Follow the instructions and warnings on all product labels.
 Use the product only for the described purpose intended by manufacturer.
 Avoid making constructive changes on the device, unless you have the manufacturer’s written

acceptance for such modifications.

 The device must only be used on a stable surfaces.
 All wheels should be in contact with the floor at ALL TIMES during use. This will ensure the

device is properly balanced and should avoid incidents.

 The device must not be loaded with more than 120 kg.

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Avoid burnings during usage of the chair in the direct sunlight. Different elements of the
product might become hot.

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It is not recommended to use the wheelchair on sand, in mud or in extreme weather
conditions.

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The attendant of a wheelchair user should be fully healthy and capable person.

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Do not remove by your self any parts or accessories of the wheelchair. It may influence
product's stability and rigidity.

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Do not place device near to the sources of heat or fire (fireplaces, ovens, heaters, stoves). It is
not recommended to smoke cigarettes when seated on the device. The wheelchair is not fire
resistant.

Follow below warnings for safe usage of the device:

The BARRACUDA wheelchair is not designed as a seating option for a user in moving vehicles. It is
forbidden to SIT on the BARRACUDA wheelchair in moving vehicles. The BARRACUDA wheelchair
should be safely stowed and secured for the time of it’s transportation. The user should be safely
transferred and seated in safe seating system of the vehicle. There is a great risk of serious incident,
injuries and property damage if above rules are not followed.

The DOLPHIN wheelchair is allowed to be used as a vehicle seating option in moving vehicles (like f.e.
buses, trains, metro etc.) when properly and securely immobilized. For detailed information please
refer to the chapter “Transport recommendations” (page 13).

The design of the wheelchair because of it’s functions include many
moving elements, slots, holes and gaps between device’s parts. There is a
risk of body part trapping during folding, unfolding and adjusting different
elements of the wheelchair. It specially concerns fingers or hands. It is also
possible to have a finger cut by moving parts of the device. Always be
careful when you adjust or set up a chair to not get your body parts
squeezed and injured.

3. Product Description

The “Dolphin/Barracuda” wheelchair comes with all the typical features like: parking brakes,
detachable footrests, elevable armrests etc. . The device is made from powder coated aluminium
tubing, it is warm to the touch and corrosion resistant. No tools are required for standard assembly.

Wheelchair provides:

A comfortable transportation and storage thanks to it's light aluminium, cross frame structure and
wheels with a quick-release axle, easiness of manoeuvring, easy transfer to - and out of the
wheelchair, the durability and the solidity of the structure. It also offers multiple adjustments. Some
are available as standard feature and some are options.

Devices are supplied in cartons, detached in to few elements for easier transportation:
The standard contents are:

 1 Main cross frame with upholstery, armrests & front castors;
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2 height adjustable push handles for assistant;

 2 detachable footrests with footplates;
 2 detachable main 24“ pneumatic wheels with pushrims
 2 quick release axles for main wheels

Product label

This is a sample of the product label only (not
original)

The product label is located in the bottom of the
frame

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Standard elements:

1. Push handle –height-adjustable, enabling the
attendant to manoeuvre the wheelchair.

2. Backrest – made of smooth incombustible material,
enabling also easy upholstery cleaning. On
Barracuda itis angle adjustable to 3 different
positions.

3. Armrest – adjustable in height and elevable. It is
used as a comfortable support of forearms. It also
facilitates getting in and out of the wheelchair.

4. Main wheel – Majority of the user's weight rests on
these 24 inches pneumatic wheels. Wheels can be
easily take off, which facilitates the transportation of
the wheelchair.

5. Push rim – Thanks to push rims fastened to main
wheels self propelled drive of the wheelchair is
possible.

WARNING! Do not put fingers between the
wheel and the handrim. It threatens the injury

of the palm.

6. Front wheel – 8 inches turning wheels are installed on rotating forks, which makes
manoeuvring of the wheelchair possible.

7. Cross –thanks to it the wheelchair can be easily folded for transportation and storage.

8. Footplate – User’s feet rest on it. It is possible to lift up the footrest, which can ease getting in
and out of the wheelchair.

9. Footrest – with fixed angle in standard equipment and elevable footrests as option (standard
on Barracuda). The removable footrest is a safe and comfortable support for legs. The footrest
is adjustable in length.

10.Seat – Made in similar way to the backrest.

11.Brake – Pushing of brake lever towards front causes it's activation and protects the
wheelchair against unwanted movement or rolling down the slope.

12. Seat cushion (not shown) – adjustable (by cutting) in depth.

WARNING! Always activate both brakes, if you do not ride the wheelchair.

Options and accessories

Depending on version and order specification, the chair may be equipped in multiple optional
equipment: elevable footrests (standard on Barrcuda), reclining back (only on Barracuda), anti-
tipping supports, headrest, table, spoke protectors etc.

Assembly description

With looking on the picture above the device should be assembled in quite instinctive way. But we
recommend wheelchair to be assembled and set up by professionals before it is delivered to end
user. We recommend to follow below steps:

 In first place take all chair’s elements out of the box and check with the list from above if

nothing is missing. If you’d discover at that stage that some part is missing or damaged, do
not continue assembly process. Contact your supplier of the product right away.

 Put the push handles in the tube endings on the backrest of the chair. Use attached fixing

knobs or levers to tie push handles in position.

 Insert quick release axles in to the holes at the middle of main wheels. To be able to do that

you must press the button at the end of each axle. When axles are inserted the button
should be located on the same side of the wheel as handrim.

 Attach wheels to the main frame by pressing the buttons on quick release axles and inserting

the axles in to wheel bushings. Then release the button. The quick release will lock in place
automatically. Try to pull the wheel out of it's socket to check if it is correctly attached. To
detach the main wheels proceed the same way by pressing the button in the middle of the
wheel and pull the wheel out of it's place.

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Put the footrests on the frme by sliding their ends in to holes at the top front corners of the
frame. The footrests must be faced outwards at this point. When footrests ends are inserted
in to dedicated holes, turn them towards front of the chair. They should lock in place
automatically.

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Put the cushion on the seat upholstery. The new cushion might require cutting to adjust it to
the seat depth. This adjustment is described further in this manual.

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Before first usage it might be necesary to make following adjustments: seat depth
adjustment (if standard setting doesn't fit user), main wheels position adjustment (if
necessary), front wheel position adjustment (if main wheel height was changed), break
position adjustment (if rear wheel position or seat depth was changed), legrest length
adjustment, armrest height adjustment, back angle adjustment.

All above adjustments are described further in this user's manual.

How to unfold and fold the wheelchair

To fold:
Take of the cushion. Lift the
footplates up. Lift the upholstery of
the seat (in accordance with the
instructions on the drawing).
To unfold:
Place both hands on the seat
upholstery tubes press them down
(in accordance with the instructions
on the drawing). One should be
careful and not put the hand
between tubes and the wheelchair

frame during unfolding it.

4. Functions & adjustments description

Standard functions and adjustments:

Brakes

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To apply the brake push the lever
forward (1). To release the brake pull
the lever toward the wheel (2).

 The brake is activated when set to

position, as drawn in red.

 The brake is inactive when set to psition

as drawn in green.

 The brakes should always be activated

(in red position) when wheelchair
is stopped

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The brakes should be always
deactivated (in green position) before
user will start to ride with the wheelchair.

Footrests

Fixed Footrests (standard)
Standard rigid footrests can be disassembled or pushed away on side. To incline and disassemble the
footrest it has to be unlocked by pulling out the safety-lock (1) then turn the footrest outside or
inside and pull it upwards (2). The footrest assembling should be conducted in reverse order by
inserting it in base of frame (3) and turning it inside (4). The safety-lock will self lock automatically.

WARNING! You should never climb or stand on the footrests, it may cause falling over
with the wheelchair. You should never lift the wheelchair by grabbing the footrests.

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Rigid Footrests Elevable footrests

Footrests are height adjustable. To adjust their length one should release lock lever (5), choose the
height of the footrest and lock the lever. During using the wheelchair outdoor, the footrests must be
placed on height of minimum 4-5cm from the floor.

Elevable footrests (as standard only on Barracuda)
They offer wider range of adjustments of which the most important is ability to choose footrest angle.
Attaching and disassembling of elevable footrests works the same way as on standard ones.
Assembly and disassembly of elevable footrests is the same as on standard ones.

To adjust the legrest angle: press and hold button (1) with your finger, adjust the legrest angle by
moving it up or down (2) with your other hand, release button (1) to lock legrest in desired position.

To adjust calfrest height: release the lock lever (3) and move calfrest up or down to desired position.
Relock the lever (3) to secure the calfrest in desired position.

To adjust the foot plate height: release the lock lever (4) and move footplate up or down to desired
position. Relock the lever (4) to secure the footplate in desired position.

To fold the calfplate away: press the silver button (5) located behind the calfrest, Fold the calfrest to
the back, To open the calfplate back simply push it forward until the “click” sound is heard.

Armrests

The armrests are height-adjustable. To change the
position one should press the button (1), choose the
height of the armrest (2) and then tight the screw.

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