Operating Instructions FREEWAY
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MOBILITY MADE SIMPLE!
Operating instructions
Service booklet
FREEWAY
Steering attachment
Operating Instructions FREEWAY
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Contents
1 Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Legend ................................................................................................................................................ 3
3 CE Declaration of Conformity / other information ............................................................................... 3
3.1 Classification ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................... 3
4 Scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................ 3
5 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
6 Product description / purpose ............................................................................................................. 4
7 Acceptable usage and operating conditions / places of use .............................................................. 4
8 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 4
8.1 Product weight ............................................................................................................................ 4
8.2 Load weight ................................................................................................................................ 4
8.3 Obstacle height and turning circle .............................................................................................. 5
8.4 Basic equipment ......................................................................................................................... 5
8.5 Service life .................................................................................................................................. 5
9 Rating plate ........................................................................................................................................ 5
10Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 5
11Hand-over ........................................................................................................................................... 6
12Safety instructions – prior to driving / use ......................................................................................... 6
13Safety instructions – while driving / using .......................................................................................... 6
14Safety instructions regarding obstacles ............................................................................................. 7
15Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations ................................... 8
16Adapter & adaptation .......................................................................................................................... 8
17Functional elements ........................................................................................................................... 8
17.1 Service brake .............................................................................................................................. 8
17.2 Wheel .......................................................................................................................................... 9
18Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 11
19Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 11
20Malfunctions ..................................................................................................................................... 11
21Cleaning and care ............................................................................................................................ 11
22Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 12
22.1 General instructions .................................................................................................................. 12
22.2 Service schedules ..................................................................................................................... 12
22.3 Proof of maintenance ................................................................................................................ 13
23Disposal & Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 13
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24Re-use .............................................................................................................................................. 13
25Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 13
26Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 14
27Appendix: Tightening torques and securing details ......................................................................... 15
28Appendix: Medical product passport / record of training .................................................................. 16
29Appendix: Hand-over certificate ....................................................................................................... 17
29.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use ......................................................................... 17
29.2 Check list for training the user .................................................................................................. 18
30Appendix: Inspection lists ................................................................................................................. 19
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1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on purchasing your new
PRO ACTIV product. You have bought a
quality product which has been especially
customised to meet your requirements.
We have put together some instructions about
its proper and safe use in the following
document. Please read these instructions
before using the product.
Throughout these operating instructions, the
operation of standard components is
explained. If you have individual solutions or
non-standard components on your product,
your dealer or we at PRO ACTIV would be
happy to deal with any questions you may
have about handling it.
If you have any further questions about this or
any of our other products, we would be glad to
be at your disposal.
Enjoy your trips and the best possible mobility.
Your PRO ACTIV team
2 Legend
The symbols used in these operating
instructions have the following meanings:
Manufacturer
Warnings and safety instructions
Serial number
Additional information
3 CE Declaration of Conformity /
other information
3.1 Classification
The FREEWAY steering attachment (referred
to as a "product" below) is classified as a class
I product.
3.2 Declaration of Conformity
PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH declares in
the context of an individual declaration of
conformity that the respective product has
been developed and manufactured according
to the relevant provisions of
EC Directive 93/42/EEC 2007.
If the product is adapted in a manner which
has not been agreed by PRO ACTIV RehaTechnik GmbH, this declaration becomes void.
3.3 Manufacturer
PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH
Im Hofstätt 11
D-72359 Dotternhausen
Tel. +49 7427 9480-0
Fax +49 7427 9480-7025
E-Mail: info@proactiv-gmbh.de
Web: www.proactiv-gmbh.com
4 Scope of delivery
The product may only be operated with an
adapter supplied by PRO ACTIV which is
suitable for the wheelchair.
The delivery includes the product configured in
accordance with the order, with operating
instructions including record of training / handover certificate and inspection lists. You can
view the basic equipment in chapter "Technical
specifications". According to your order, the
product is, for example, equipped with a
special handlebar.
Please check that the delivery is complete after
you have received your product.
The product is tested to ensure it is completely
functional prior to shipping. If your product has
been damaged during transit, please contact
your dealer or PRO ACTIV immediately.
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5 Introduction
Before starting your journey for the first
time, familiarise yourself with these operating
instructions paying particular attention to the
safety information and hazard warnings
contained within them.
If you are not sure how to handle the
product or if technical faults occur, please
contact your dealer or PRO ACTIV before
using it.
When operating the product, the
wheelchair operating instructions must also be
observed. Information on limit values must not
be exceeded. If the values contained in the two
operating instructions differ, the lower limit is
the one which applies.
Never leave the product unattended.
6 Product description / purpose
The product is coupled to a manual wheelchair
as a steering attachment. The steering
attachment makes it much easier for the
wheelchair user and, if applicable, an
accompanying person, to ride over cobbles,
smaller raised areas, pot holes or unpaved
surfaces.
When driving downhill, the wheelchair user can
change the direction (using the steering) and
speed (using the service brake) via the
steering attachment. This allows high
temperatures which may develop when braking
with your hands on the pushrims to be
avoided. By supporting themselves on the
steering when riding on slopes, the wheelchair
user experiences significantly safer upper body
and seating stability without having to lean at
an angle in the wheelchair.
For safety reasons, the product may only be
operated by persons who
have been trained in its use by the dealer
or PRO ACTIV.
can move and control their hands and
arms so that they are able to operate the
controls and perform the full steering
movement without restrictions while
driving.
are physically and mentally capable of
safely operating the device in all operating
situations.
7 Acceptable usage and operating
conditions / places of use
Observe the instructions on permitted
operating conditions in the operating
instructions for your wheelchair which the
product has been adapted to.
The product has been approved for speeds
that also occur when using the wheelchair in
normal operation.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose surfaces
(e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud, snow, ice
or through deep puddles of water), as this may
result in incalculable risks.
The maximum permitted load of the product in
its standard design is 120 kg towed capacity
and 10 kg payload. Individual customisation
can be made to accommodate a higher load;
this will be indicated on the ratings plate.
Please ensure that the load limit indicated on
the ratings plate is not exceeded when
transporting objects.
8 Technical specifications
8.1 Product weight
The total weight starts from 2.7 kg with the
basic equipment.
8.2 Load weight
Maximum load weight:
120 kg towing capacity and 10 kg payload
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8.3 Obstacle height and turning circle
Maximum drive-over / negotiable obstacle
height: 10 cm (must be ensured through an
appropriate adapter assembly / setting,
steering wheels must be removed
( recommended equipment of the
wheelchair: steering forks with quick-release
axle))
Turning circle:
approx. 3.2 m without manoeuvring back
and forth
approx. 2 m with manoeuvring back and
forth (much dependent on the number of
manoeuvres)
8.4 Basic equipment
In its basic equipment, the product comprises
one wheel with handlebar, handles with brake
fittings and rim brake.
8.5 Service life
The service life of the product is 6 years in
accordance with the medical products law.
9 Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the frame of the
product. The rating plate includes the precise
model, the serial number and other technical
specifications.
When contacting your dealer or PRO ACTIV
with regard to your product, please always
have the serial number and year of
construction on the rating plate at hand.
The rating plate includes the following data:
Manufacturer
CE marking
Operating instruction present for the
product
Serial number
10 Commissioning
The product will be handed over to you ready
for use by a PRO ACTIV dealer or a field
representative or by a product consultant from
PRO ACTIV. They will fit, if not already done,
the required fastening elements to your
wheelchair to hold the adapter and, if required,
any other accessories.
Finally, you will be fully instructed in the use of
the product based on the operating instructions
included in delivery. If you wish (recommended
by PRO ACTIV), you will be presented with a
record of training and a hand-over certificate
as written evidence and in addition the
operating instructions and any other
accessories for your own use. The form for the
record of training and the hand-over certificate
can be found in chapters 28 and 29.
It is recommended that you take along an
assistant to the training so that, if required,
they can assist you later when handling the
product.
Always adapt the speed and driving
manoeuvres to match your own abilities, the
external circumstances and the legal
regulations. You will get a feel for how to use
the product safely after a short time. Before
driving up or down slopes or hills with the
product, you should be proficient in the safe
handling of the product on the flat.
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11 Hand-over
The hand-over must be done by your dealer or
a field representative or by a product
consultant from PRO ACTIV. During the handover, the record of training (chapter 28) and
the hand-over certificate including the
associated check list (chapter 29) must be
filled in. The dealer should send a copy of the
completed documents to PRO ACTIV for filing
either as a scanned file via e-mail, by fax or in
the post. These documents are available as
pdf files which can be completed in the
download area at www.proactiv-gmbh.com
under the link "more documents >>".
12 Safety instructions –
prior to driving / use
The operating instructions of the
connected wheelchair must be strictly
observed when using the product.
If your wheelchair is operated in
combination with the product, any existing antitipping supports must be put into their passive
position or removed (see the wheelchair's
operating instructions). If the wheelchair is then
used without the product, the anti-tipping
supports must be brought back into their
operating position again to ensure tipping
stability.
Before every trip, check the condition of
the wheels (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes
and rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign
bodies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts, the wheelchair-product combination
must not be operated any further. In this case,
contact your dealer or PRO ACTIV.
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals.
Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. Tyre pressure which is too
low affects handling and has a negative effect
on the braking action for wheelchairs.
Before starting your trip check that the
product's brake functions. You are not allowed
to take trips if the brakes are not fully
functional.
Before every trip, check that the product is
firmly attached to the adapter and that the
adapter is firmly attached to the wheelchair.
The product may not be operated on the
wheelchair if any of the connections are not
tight and secure. In this case, contact your
dealer or PRO ACTIV.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the feet plate of the wheelchair when using
the product, if necessary by using a special
fixation device.
When travelling, always carry a repair kit
and tyre pump for repairs in event of
punctured / flat tyre. A alternative to this is a
pump spray that fills your tyre with a foam that
hardens in the tyre.
13 Safety instructions – while
driving / using
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When waiting at potential hazard areas
(e.g. while waiting at a pedestrian crossing, on
hills or slopes or at ramps of any type), always
hold down the service brakes or activate the
wheelchair's handbrake.
Do not ride parallel to slopes due to the
risk of tipping.
You may only drive on slopes where the
wheelchair-product combination can be safely
controlled by steering and braking of the
product.
Due to the increased turning circle, it can
be difficult to turn in buildings, in front of or in
lifts or other buildings, as the standard in such
buildings assumes a maximum turning circle of
1.5 m.
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Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to tthe product handlebars. These could
prevent safe operation of the product while
driving.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (at least the width of a
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles
and other road users.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose
surfaces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water),
as this may result in incalculable risks.
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths (e.g., large gravel, potholes) there is an
increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well
as tipping.
If you encounter new driving situations
which are unknown to you, approach them with
great care. If you consider that the risk is too
high, you must immediately abort the driving
manoeuvre and, if required, call for help to
assist you in extracting yourself from this
situation.
Operating the product can affect other
devices, for example theft protection barriers in
department stores.
By performing regular checks, ensure that
the safety bolts of the adapter are always in
the correct position while driving (see operating
instructions "Adapter & adaptation").
When driving, never jerk the handlebars to
the left or the right, as this may cause the
wheelchair-product combination to tip over
sideways in certain circumstances.
While driving, never grab onto the
wheelchair wheels, in the area of the product
wheel or into other rotating parts; if you do you
may cause injuries.
Only brake the product using the service
brakes or the hand rims of the wheelchair.
During long trips, especially when
travelling downhill, the wheel rim and the
brakes of the product may heat up. Therefore,
do not touch the brakes or the wheel rim during
or immediately after the trip (e.g. when
detaching or loading the product).
If the situation allows it, the speed should
be reduced by carefully applying the service
brake. Abrupt braking can cause the upper
body to fall forwards which can thereby result
in injuries or loss of vehicle control.
The product is only designed to be used
to transport persons with limited mobility and
must not be used for any other purpose,
e.g. by playing children or to transport goods.
If the weight load on the product wheel
falls (e.g. when driving on slopes) or when
driving on loose / slippery surfaces, the braking
action of the wheel may be considerably
reduced. The driving style and speed should
be adjusted so that the product can be safely
stopped at all times using the brakes.
Make sure that cables cannot be kinked or
can catch up somewhere. This could cause
damaged to them which could lead to the
brakes not working correctly.
14 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Driving on steps with the product is
forbidden.
Obstacles like curbs, for example, should
always be negotiated driving forwards and
always using the minimum speed required.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can,
however, be reduced due to the specifications
of the type of wheelchair or its settings.
Therefore, you should observe the values
given in the wheelchair's operating instructions
or the restrictions dependent on the settings.
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When driving over or passing obstacles, it
is important that you avoid any product or body
parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead
to falling causing serious injuries to the user
and third parties as well as damage to the
product.
Always drive over curbs or other obstacles
so that you cross them to the front or at right
angles. If you drive at them on an angle, or
only have one rear wheel on the obstacle,
there is an increased risk of tipping over to the
side which can result in serious injuries to the
user and third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
15 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and
dangerous situations
The operator of the product determines the
route to be driven taking the operating
instructions, their driving knowledge and
physical abilities into consideration.
The personal driving skills are particularly
important in the following dangerous locations
which are provided as examples; the product's
user must use their judgement before driving in
such locations:
quay walls, landing and berthing locations,
paths and locations close to water,
unsecured bridges and dykes.
narrow paths, slopes (e.g. ramps and
driveways), narrow paths on a slope,
mountainous routes.
narrow and / or steeply sloping paths along
main roads or near cliffs.
routes which are covered in leaves, snow
or ice.
ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.
When driving in a circle or turning on hills
or downward slopes, there may be an
increased tendency to tip over to the side due
to the changes in the centre of gravity. Always
perform these driving manoeuvres with
increased caution and only at slow speed. If
required, the driving manoeuvre must not be
performed or only with the help of an assistant.
When crossing main roads, intersections
and level crossings, extreme caution is
needed. Crossing rails in the road or at level
crossings must never be undertaken while
driving parallel, otherwise the wheels could
become caught which would result in the
wheelchair and the product being unable to
manoeuvre.
When driving on ramps and lifting
equipment on vehicles, extreme caution is
needed. When lifting or lowering a ramp or the
lifting equipment, the service brake of the
product must be operated or the handbrake of
the wheelchair must be activated. This
prevents rolling away.
The grip of the tyres on the ground is
reduced in the wet. There is an increased risk
of slipping. Adjust your driving, braking and
steering behaviour accordingly.
16 Adapter & adaptation
Where necessary and ordered, a suitable
adapter for your wheelchair is included with the
delivery.
Please read the operating instructions and
assembly instructions "Adapter & adaptation"
before using the product.
The product may only be adapted and
detached on dry, stable and flat surfaces.
17 Functional elements
17.1 Service brake
A rim brake is mounted on the product. Where
possible, driving in a manner that allows you to
reduce your speed gradually if requireded.
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The brakes are operated using the brake lever.
Figure 1: Brake lever
You will be instructed on the way the brake
works and how to operate it during the handover / training. Later on, you can also get
information from the component
manufacturers' operating instructions
enclosed, or if needed, by asking your dealer
or PRO ACTIV. The operating instruction from
the component manufacturer can also be
downloaded online:
Shimano components:
http://si.shimano.com
(Subject to changes to the link provided by the component
manufacturer.)
or in the download area of http://www.proactiv-
gmbh.com
In the event of abrupt hard braking, there
is a risk that you might fall forward with your
upper body and thereby cause injuries to
yourself.
Please make sure that the braking
surfaces on the rim and the brake pads on the
rim breaks do not come into contact with oils or
greases which could otherwise impair the
braking effect. If rims or brake pads do come
into contact with oils or greases, the brake
pads must be replaced and the rim must be
professionally cleaned with brake cleaner
(e.g. Weicon surface cleaner).
You can find further information in the
instructions of the brake manufacturer.
17.2 Wheel
To reduce the packing dimensions, the wheel
of the product can be removed.
In order to remove the wheel, first of all the rim
brake needs to be unhinged. For this purpose,
pull the sleeve to the side and press both
brake arms together in the upper area
(figure 3). Now the cable can be disconnected
(figure 4).
If you cannot disconnect the cable, reduce the
tension by adjusting the cable length on the
brake lever (figure 2).
Figure 2: Brake lever with option to adjust the cable
length
Figure 3: Sleeve pulled to the side and press the
brake arms together
Press the brake arms
together
Sleeve pulled
to the side
The length of the cable
is changed by turning
Brake lever
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Figure 4: Disconnect the cable
Figure 5: Brake disconnected
Now the wheel can be removed. To do this,
open the quick release and then turn it a few
rotations to the left to loosen the wheel. Then
you can remove the wheel by pulling
downwards.
Figure 6: Open and turn quick release
Figure 7: Remove the wheel by pulling downwards
Figure 8: Packing size with wheel removed
In order to insert the wheel again, proceed in
the reverse order. Place the wheel back on the
fork, turn the quick release hand tight again
and then close it. Then connect the rim brake
and if necessary, readjust the cable to the right
length (or in the initial position).
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Figure 9: Quick release, tightened hand tight and
closed
Figure 10: Rim brake connected and cable length
set correctly
18 Storage
Store the product on an easy to clean surface
in a dry environment, preferably at room
temperature (+15 °C to +25 °C).
For storage, please also observe the
instructions in the other sections of these
operating instructions and in the component
manufacturers' instructions included with the
delivery.
If the product is not used or is stored over
a longer period, before using it again, we
recommend having a dealer give it a general
function and safety check.
19 Transport
When loading or transporting, the product can
be held on the handlebar.
When transporting in vehicles it must be
noted that the product is not approved for use
as a seat in vehicles or disabled person's
vehicles when combined with a manual
wheelchair. All vehicle occupants must only sit
on the seats installed in the vehicle during the
journey with the associated restraint systems.
Failing to observe this leads to increased risk
of injury for the user as well as for third-parties.
The product must be secured during
transport so that it is not damaged (e.g. by
falling over) and does not become a hazard to
persons or other products.
When loading, make sure that the cables
are not caught up, become kinked or otherwise
damaged.
20 Malfunctions
In the event of any malfunctions which cannot
be solved by yourself based on the operating
instructions included in the scope of delivery,
please contact your specialist retailer or
PRO ACTIV directly.
Malfunctions must be solved before any
further use or, if they occur during the journey,
this must be interrupted immediately.
21 Cleaning and care
Regular cleaning of the product is prescribed
to prevent the components becoming clogged
up due to dirt. Moreover, regular cleaning
prevents corrosion and increased wear. In
particular, the product should be carefully
cleaned after every major use, e.g. summer or
winter holidays.
Quick release closed
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To avoid corrosion and therefore malfunctions
or breakages of components, the product may
not be exposed to any aggressive
environmental influences. If this cannot be
avoided, the product should be cleaned
immediately after such use and moving parts
need to be greased.
For all cleaning processes, only use
commercially available, household cleaning
agents. Do not use any abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive, acidic cleaners, to
prevent scratching or fading of the coating or
the anodised parts.
In case the product becomes wet when using,
please dry it after use.
The product wheel should be regularly cleared
of contamination. It is recommended that you
use a soft sponge or a soft brush.
The product must not be cleaned using
steam or high pressure.
If you need care products for your product,
please contact PRO ACTIV.
22 Maintenance
22.1 General instructions
The product is not a maintenance-free device.
Therefore, please observe the following
instructions about maintenance.
For tyres with tread: As soon as there is
one or more points with less than 1 mm of
tread on the product or the adapted
wheelchair, the tyres must be changed since
otherwise there is an increased risk of an
accident.
For tyres without thread: As soon as there
is one or more points where the tyre carcass or
the accident protection is visible on the product
or the adapted wheelchair, the tyres must be
changed since otherwise there is an increased
risk of an accident.
When maintaining the brakes, it is
imperative that the operating instructions of the
manufacturer which were included in delivery
are followed.
Only manufacturer's original parts may be
used when ordering spare parts.
Repairs and conversions to the product
may only be carried out by your dealer or
PRO ACTIV.
Tightening torques and securing details for
fastening elements as shown in the table in
chapter 27 must be observed.
22.2 Service schedules
There is some maintenance work or checks
which should be carried out by the user
themselves at regular intervals (approximately
every 4 weeks depending on the frequency of
use):
Check the tyres for damage, foreign bodies
and any cracks that form.
Cables should be checked for kinks a n d
crushing.
Check the brake pads.
Check the tyre pressure and correct if
needed (the tyre pressure should always
be as printed on the tyre covers).
If you should discover any problems
during these checks, please immediately
contact your dealer or PRO ACTIV. Service
and repair work on the product may only be
carried out by your dealer or PRO ACTIV.
In addition to these maintenance tasks /
checks by the user, PRO ACTIV has
prescribed maintenance tasks to be carried
out by the dealer or PRO ACTIV for safe
operation of the product and to minimise the
risk to the user or third-parties.
The initial inspection is performed 5 months
after being delivered. The maintenance
schedule can be found in the inspection lists in
chapter 30.
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Subsequent inspections are then always
performed after another year after the last
inspection. The maintenance schedule can be
found in the inspection lists in chapter 30.
After extreme loads, e.g. during holidays where
the product was used on sand, near sea water
or in snow, it is recommended that an
additional deep clean and inspection is
performed by your dealer or PRO ACTIV.
To maintain the operating licence and the
warranty validity, the performance of the
maintenance tasks must be documented. Any
faults identified during maintenance work must
be rectified and documented as such before
further use of the product.
Even if your product does not show any signs
of wear, damage or malfunctions, the regular
safety-related checks on your product must be
carried out in accordance with the
maintenance schedule.
22.3 Proof of maintenance
To provide proof of the maintenance, you can
use the inspection lists in chapter 30. The
inspection lists are also available as pdf files
which can be filled in within the download area
of www.proactiv-gmbh.com
under the link
"more documents >>". In any event, keep all
documents / service reports as a means of
proof, and get any service work which was not
carried out by PRO ACTIV documented.
Please bring these operating instructions /
service booklet to every service.
23 Disposal & Recycling
At the end of the service life, the product can
be disposed of by PRO ACTIV or your dealer
in a proper, environmentally-friendly manner.
The disposal or recycling must be carried out
by a waste disposal company or a municipal
waste disposal centre.
Special guidelines may apply on-location with
regard to the disposal or recycling. These must
be clarified and considered when disposing
(this may also include the cleaning or
disinfection of the product before the disposal).
In the following section, you will find a
description of the materials for the disposal
and recycling of the product and its packaging:
Aluminium: frame, rim
Steel: fastening points, screws, nuts
Plastic: handles, quick release lever, tyres,
bags for packing
Cardboard / paper: packaging
24 Re-use
If your product has been provided to you by
your funding provider and you no longer
require it, you should report this fact to your
health insurance company or your dealer. Your
product can then be simply and economically
re-used.
Before any re-use, a safety check must be
carried out on the product by PRO ACTIV. In
addition to the instructions contained in
chapter 21 (Cleaning and care), a thorough
cleaning of the grips and all controls must be
carried out.
Before the product can be reused, it must be
prepared with care. A disinfection agent must
be sprayed onto all surfaces that the user may
make contact with. For this purpose, a liquid
disinfection agent based on alcohol must be
used for the quick residue-free disinfection
(e.g., Exporit 4712). Please observe the
manufacturers instructions for use for the
disinfection agent that you use.
This will also be done by PRO ACTIV as part
of the safety check. The safety-related check
must be initiated by the funding provider.
25 Warranty
PRO ACTIV guarantees that the product was
free of any defects at the time it was handed
over. This warranty expires 24 months after the
product was delivered.
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Further information can be found in
PRO ACTIV's general terms and conditions at
www.proactiv-gmbh.com
.
Any modifications to the product which
have not been expressly approved by
PRO ACTIV will invalidate the warranty. Such
modifications may cause unforeseeable safety
risks and are therefore not permitted.
26 Liability
As the manufacturer of the product,
PRO ACTIV is not responsible for its safety if:
the product is handled improperly
the product is not maintained in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule laid down by PRO ACTIV
the product is commissioned and used
contrary to the instructions in these
operating instructions
repairs or other work are carried out by
non-authorised persons
third-party parts are installed or connected
to the product
Further information can be found in
PRO ACTIV's general terms and conditions at
www.proactiv-gmbh.com
.
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27 Appendix: Tightening torques and securing details
The following table shows the torques for shaft screws with a metric control thread (valid if the drawing
or assembly instructions do not state different values!):
Dimension
Torque MA in Nm depending on how tight the screws are
Stability 8.8 Stability 10.9
M4 2.1 3.1
M5 4.2 6.1
M6 7.3 11
M8 17 26
M10 34 51
M12 59 87
M10 x 1 36 53
Securing details: All screws on PRO ACTIV products should be secured with thread lock fluid "medium
strength" (e.g., Weicon AN302-42), where there are no securing clamps on the screw connections
present or there is a lubrication requirement with grease or copper paste.
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28 Appendix: Medical product passport / record of training
Product specifications:
Serial number:
Customer data:
Surname, forename:
Street:
Postcode, city:
Phone:
Paying organisation:
Training carried out by:
Medical supplies dealer
PRO ACTIV field
representative
Record of training
I was / we were instructed in accordance with the associated hand-over certificate about the operation
of the product listed and informed about possible operator errors. I was / we were also advised about
situations where the assistance of another person is required. The operating instructions were handed
to me / us.
Instructor
Name, date, signature
1. Person being trained
Name, date, signature
2. Person being trained
Name, date, signature
3. Person being trained
Name, date, signature
For minors, or persons who are not responsible for their actions, legal guardians / supervisors / responsible persons are to be
trained in the use, this is confirmed by their signature. The data is recorded in the feedback system of PRO ACTIV RehaTechnik GmbH, as the manufacturer of the above named product. It will be managed in accordance with Section 16 BDSG
(Federal Data Protection Law).
Stamp / Date / Dealer's signature
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29 Appendix: Hand-over certificate
29.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use
Topics
Completed
/ fulfilled
Remarks
The product is suitable for the customer based on
their own judgement and the customer
information received regarding the disabilityrelated restrictions.
The use intended by the customer is fully
consistent with the intended use as described in
the operating instructions (see the Product
description / intended use chapter).
The product's equipment is suitable to allow the
customer safe use with maximum reduction of
risks (see check list on the following page).
The customer's driving ability was checked during
a test drive in difficult driving situations and found
to be appropriate (see the check list on the
following page).
The operating instructions, and explicitly all of the
warning and safety instructions contained therein,
were discussed during the training in detail and
understood by the user. The user was then
handed these operating instructions.
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29.2 Check list for training the user
Topics
Cmpleted /
fulfilled
All mechanical function controls were explained and their function demonstrated.
Adaptation of the adapter to the wheelchair and removing the adapter from the wheelchair was
demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and / or their assistant.
Adaptation and uncoupling the product to / from the wheelchair was demonstrated and then
performed by the user themselves and / or their assistant.
Use of the service brakes was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and /
or their assistant.
Test drive: Forwards and, if required, backwards travel through 4 cones spaced at 1.5 m or 2 m
Test drive: Operating the service brake downhill (check the driving speed)
Information for care, cleaning and maintenance of the product have been provided and
understood by the user and / or assistant.
Information on the wheel with regard to inflation pressure and tread depth have been provided
and understood by the user and / or assistant.
Information on regular checks of the brakes have been provided and understood by the user
and / or assistant.
The contents of the operating instructions from PRO ACTIV and the other component
manufacturers were completely worked through based on the product training and were
understood by the user and / or assistant.
The use of the product is only permitted when all topics listed in "Required compliance criteria for
those permitted to use" have been met by the user and / or assistant, and all the points have been
ticked off in the "Check list for training the user".
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30 Appendix: Inspection lists
Initial inspection: after 5 months
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
and tyres on the product and wheelchair
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand
following particular loading
OK /
carried out
not OK resolved
Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated
Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings
Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack
formation, deformation, etc.
Functional and safety check of the brakes and, where
necessary, replacement of the brake pads, brake cables
Check the spoke tension of the product wheel and, if
required, correct the tension / re-centring
Functional and safety check of the product wheel and,
where necessary, replacement of the tyre on the product
Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to
the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs
Test drive / functional test
resolved = the fault was corrected
Comments:
Stamp:
Date / Signature
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Your dealer:
PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH
Im Hofstätt 11
72359 Dotternhausen – Germany
Tel. +49 7427 9480-0
Fax +49 7427 9480-7025
E-Mail: info@proactiv-gmbh.de
www.proactiv-gmbh.com
No. 000 000 1440
© 11/2014 PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH. All rights reserved.
in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
p
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