PRO ACTIV SPEEDY 4all, 4you SPEEDY 4all EVO, 4you EVOSPEEDY 4teen Operating Instructions Service Booklet
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Contents
1Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 5
2Legend ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3CE Declaration of Conformity / other information ............................................................................... 5
3.1Classification ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.2Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 5
3.3Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................... 5
4Scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................ 5
5Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 6
6Product description / purpose ............................................................................................................. 6
7Acceptable usage and operating conditions / places of use .............................................................. 6
8Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 6
8.1Product weight ............................................................................................................................ 6
8.2Load weight ................................................................................................................................ 6
8.3Obstacle height and turning circle .............................................................................................. 6
8.4Basic equipment & dimensions .................................................................................................. 7
8.5Service life .................................................................................................................................. 7
9Rating plate ........................................................................................................................................ 7
10Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 7
11Hand-over ........................................................................................................................................... 8
12Safety instructions – prior to driving / use .......................................................................................... 8
13Safety instructions – while driving / using .......................................................................................... 9
14Safety instructions regarding obstacles ........................................................................................... 10
15Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations ................................. 11
16Safety instructions – after driving / use ............................................................................................ 11
17
Individual setting options ........................................................................................................... 11
17.1Adapting the seating height at the back ................................................................................... 11
17.2Adjusting the seat height at the front / angle of seat ................................................................ 13
17.2.1Adapting by positioning the caster wheels in the caster fork ....................................... 13
17.2.2Adaptation by replacing the caster fork ....................................................................... 13
17.2.3General instructions ..................................................................................................... 14
17.3Adjusting the tipping point ........................................................................................................ 14
17.3.1Inlet types ..................................................................................................................... 14
17.3.2Adaptation via horizontal positioning of the wheel plate .............................................. 15
18Back system ..................................................................................................................................... 16
18.1Backrest angle .......................................................................................................................... 16
18.1.1Notes on the sitting posture ......................................................................................... 16
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18.1.2Adjustment range ......................................................................................................... 17
18.1.3Adjusting the backrest angle ........................................................................................ 17
18.2Adjustable back padding & their adjustment options ................................................................ 18
18.3Ergonomic back shell & its setting options ............................................................................... 21
19Seat system ...................................................................................................................................... 21
20Clothing guard .................................................................................................................................. 22
20.1Overview of terms ..................................................................................................................... 22
20.2Removal and attachment of the clothing guard ........................................................................ 23
20.3
Adjusting the clothing guard position ................................................................................. 25
20.4Clothing guard size ................................................................................................................... 25
21Drive wheels ..................................................................................................................................... 26
21.1Removing and attaching the drive wheels ................................................................................ 26
21.2
Checking and adjusting the wheel tracking of the drive wheel .......................................... 27
21.3
Wheel camber .................................................................................................................... 28
21.4Air pressure .............................................................................................................................. 28
21.5Wheelbase extension ............................................................................................................... 28
21.6Other ......................................................................................................................................... 29
22Caster wheels ................................................................................................................................... 29
22.1
Replacing the caster wheels .............................................................................................. 29
22.2Caster wheels flapping ............................................................................................................. 30
22.3
Replacing the caster wheel forks ....................................................................................... 31
22.3.1Caster fork with screwed axle ...................................................................................... 32
22.3.2Caster forks with quick-release axle ............................................................................ 32
22.4
Setting the caster wheel for rotary axle ............................................................................. 32
23Foot rests .......................................................................................................................................... 34
23.1
Angle adjustment of the footplate ...................................................................................... 34
23.2Footrest continuous .................................................................................................................. 34
23.3Footrest folding up to one side ................................................................................................. 35
23.4Footrest, fold up to the rear ...................................................................................................... 36
23.5Divided footrest ......................................................................................................................... 38
23.6Swing away footrest .................................................................................................................. 38
24Anti-tippers ....................................................................................................................................... 40
24.1Operating and passive position ................................................................................................ 40
24.2
Removing and attaching the headrest ............................................................................... 41
24.3
Height adjustment of the anti-tipping support .................................................................... 42
25Brakes .............................................................................................................................................. 44
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25.1Knee lever brake ....................................................................................................................... 44
25.1.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................... 44
25.1.2
Setting the brake ................................................................................................... 44
25.2Integral brake ............................................................................................................................ 46
25.2.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................... 46
25.2.2
Setting the brake ................................................................................................... 47
25.3Stop Lock hub brake ................................................................................................................. 49
25.3.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................... 49
25.4Drum brake ............................................................................................................................... 50
25.4.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................... 50
26Push handles .................................................................................................................................... 50
26.1Back tube with integrated handles ............................................................................................ 50
26.2Aluminium push handles screwed fixed in back tube ............................................................... 50
26.3Push handles, horizontally screwed in back tube ..................................................................... 51
26.4Safety push handles with continuous height adjustment .......................................................... 51
26.5Safety push handles back-positioned ....................................................................................... 52
26.6Safety instructions .................................................................................................................... 52
27Transport restraint system ................................................................................................................ 52
27.1Standard specifications ............................................................................................................. 52
27.2Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems ............................................................... 53
27.3Safety and handling instructions ............................................................................................... 54
28Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 56
29Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 56
30Malfunctions ..................................................................................................................................... 56
31Cleaning and care ............................................................................................................................ 56
32Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 57
32.1General instructions .................................................................................................................. 57
32.2Service schedules ..................................................................................................................... 57
32.3Proof of maintenance ................................................................................................................ 58
33Disposal & Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 58
34Re-use .............................................................................................................................................. 58
35Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 59
36Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 59
37Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools ................................................................ 60
38Appendix: Medical product passport / record of training .................................................................. 61
39Appendix: Hand-over certificate ....................................................................................................... 62
39.1Required compliance criteria to authorise use ......................................................................... 62
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39.2 Check list for training the user .................................................................................................. 63
40Appendix: Inspection lists ................................................................................................................. 64
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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.
These operating instructions refer to standard
components. 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.
The difference between the products Speedy
4all & 4you, Speedy 4all EVO & 4you EVO and
Speedy 4teen are in the possibility of the
individual design of the frame geometry and
the selection of options. If there is a difference
in the selection of options, this is mentioned in
the respective chapter. Otherwise the
operating instructions are identical.
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, tips and safety instructions
Serial number
Additional information
Assembly instructions for the dealer (see
table of contents)
3 CE Declaration of Conformity /
other information
3.1 Classification
The SPEEDY 4all & 4you, Speedy 4all EVO &
4you EVO and Speedy 4teen rigid frame
wheelchair (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 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". As per your order, the product
is equipped with additional recommended
accessories, such as push handles, antitippers and waist belt.
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, familiarise
yourself with these operating instructions
paying particular attention to the safety
information and hazard warnings contained
within them.
Why not let therapists and doctors advise
you, your carers and assistants on how to use
the product and what you are safe to do with
the product based on your current ability.
Clarify with them as well which wheelchair
techniques you can learn on the basis of your
ability. Under no circumstances should you do
anything with or in the product which you have
not learnt to and have not mastered.
You, your carers and assistants should
also seek advice from your therapists and
doctors as well as your specialist retailer on
the use and settings on your product as well as
available safety accessories (e.g. anti-tippers
and waist belt). It is then important that you
also follow this advice.
Overestimating your own ability or
underestimating a dangerous situation or
action with the product can have serious
consequences for you and other people.
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.
Make sure that when combining your
product with equipment made by other
manufacturers (e.g. seat cushion, drive
devices, etc.) that the serviceability of the
individual components and the unit made up of
them is ensured. You can get information on
the suitability of a combination from the
manufacturer of the external components or
from your specialist retailer.
6 Product description / purpose
Using the product as intended is essentially
based on replacing the walking ability of a
person who has difficulty walking or cannot
walk on a paved path by driving with the
wheelchair as far as is technically feasible. In a
figurative sense, "walking" means walking
speed when using a wheelchair.
7 Acceptable usage and operating
conditions / places of use
Only use the product on paved surfaces. 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 a 120 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, even when transporting
objects and carrying out strength exercises in
the product.
8 Technical specifications
8.1 Product weight
The total weight starts from 9 kg with the basic
equipment.
8.2 Load weight
Maximum load weight:
Up to 120 kg payload
8.3 Obstacle height and turning circle
Maximum drive-over / negotiable obstacle
height: 10 cm
Turning circle:
approx. 1.3 m without manoeuvring back
and forth
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approx. 1.1 m with manoeuvring back and
forth (much dependent on the number of
manoeuvres)
8.4 Basic equipment & dimensions
In the basic equipment, the product is
equipped with seat and back system, side
sections, caster wheels, drive wheels including
tyres and handrims, knee lever brake and
footrest.
Dimensions, Speedy 4all:
Seat width: 30-52 cm
Seat depth: 36-48 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
Back angle: Seat tube / back tube opening
angle 70°-95°
Dimensions, SPEEDY 4you:
Seat width: 30-52 cm
Seat depth: 36-54 cm
Back height: 23-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
Back angle: Seat tube / back tube opening
angle 70°-95°
Dimensions, SPEEDY 4all EVO:
Seat width: 30-52 cm
Seat depth: 36-48 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
Back angle: Seat tube / back tube opening
angle 70°-95°
Dimensions, SPEEDY 4you EVO:
Seat width: 30-52 cm
Seat depth: 36-54 cm
Back height: 23-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
Back angle: Seat tube / back tube opening
angle 70°-95°
Dimensions, SPEEDY 4teen:
Seat width: 26-38 cm
Seat depth: 32-48 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°, 8°
Back angle: Seat tube / back tube opening
angle 70°-95°
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.
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
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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 38 and 39.
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.
During the initial commissioning of the product,
drive at minimum speed and become
accustomed to the driving characteristics of the
product. Always adapt the speed and driving
manoeuvres to match your own abilities and
external circumstances. 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.
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 38) and
the hand-over certificate including the
associated check list (chapter 39) 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
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
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 about the serviceability of the product,
stop using it.
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 on the driving behaviour of the
product and has a negative effect on the
braking efficiency.
Before starting out, check that the
product's brake works. If all existing brakes are
not fully functional, no trips may be taken.
Check the stable condition of the seat and
back upholstery at regular intervals and in case
of doubt, have your dealer assess its condition.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the footrest when using the product, if
necessary by using a special securing device.
Before using the product, ensure that the
anti-tippers are in the operating position and in
good working order. In this case, it must not be
possible to swivel the anti-tippers to the side
when in operating position without having to
unlock them first.
The lower edge of the anti-tipper wheels
may not be any more than 5 cm from the
ground. If a larger gap is required or
necessary, then you need to work with your
therapists and doctors to practice and learn to
handle the increased risk of tipping.
Due to environmental effects, it is possible
that the properties and therefore secure
attachment of the push handle covers may
change detrimentally. For this reason, it is
important to check the handles are tightly fitted
and fixed in position prior to use. If this should
no longer be the case, then the push handles
may not be used until they have been fixed
.
Every time before you use the product,
make sure that the anti-tippers and push
handles are firmly attached and the quickrelease axles on the caster and drive wheels
are also securely locked in place.
Depending on its optional extras, the
product may have folding / closing
mechanisms which pose a risk of crushing
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injuries (e.g. trapping your fingers). For this
reason, please allow your specialist retailer to
explain how to work these mechanisms and
then have a go yourself under instruction.
If required, you can have a suitable waist
belt fitted to your product. Please make sure
that the waist belt is set up so that it does not
have any negative impact on breathing, does
not strangle you should you fall or tip out of the
product and which you can easily remove
yourself.
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
Please note that some parts of your
product can become extremely hot in at hot
ambient temperatures (e.g. a sauna). This
means that above 50°C, the product may be
damaged and above 40°C there is already the
risk of burns for the user, which should not be
underestimated, particularly for people with
impaired sensitivity. For this reason, the
product should not be exposed to such
extreme temperatures. PRO ACTIV cannot
accept any liability or provide any warranty for
personal injury and material damage caused
by such stresses. There are also certain risks
that exist at extremely low temperatures, which
must be minimised by wearing appropriately
insulating clothes for example.
You may only drive on slopes where the
product can be safely controlled with the
handrims.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
Due to the high risk of tipping up and
being injured, you should never try to ride an
escalator in the product.
When driving round a bend, reduce your
speed to a minimum.
Do not ride parallel to slopes due to the
risk of tipping.
Please note that the knee lever wheel
lock, the integrated brake and the Stop Lock
brake which your product is fitted with is a
parking brake which may only be applied when
the product is at a standstill. These are not
service brakes which are suitable for reducing
speed.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product.
Make sure that the passive illumination
(reflectors) are always on your product, are in
perfect condition and are clearly visible.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (if possible 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).
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths (e.g., large gravel, potholes) there is an
increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well
as tipping.
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths with potholes and loose stones, drive
carefully to try to prevent the caster wheels
from becoming locked.
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.
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The product can affect other devices, for
example theft protection barriers in department
stores.
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. to
transport goods.
When reversing, the anti-tippers should
always be used as there is an increased risk of
tipping over. If this is not possible, then ask
other people to help ensure that there is no risk
of tipping over.
The product may only be propelled using
the handrims. If you drive propelling the chair
with the tyres (thumbs or fingers on the tread
of the tyre), there is the risk of crushing or
otherwise injuring fingers and thumbs.
Do not reach into the area of the spokes or
other tight spaces in the vicinity of the wheels.
There is an increased risk of being injured
here, particularly while in motion. If you have
limited coordination of your limbs, then you
should protect the spokes with a spoke shield
for example to minimise the risks.
Smoking when riding is forbidden as the
seat and back system may be damaged from
ash which falls down.
14 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
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.
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 approach them at 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.
If the product user needs to be
transported over an obstacle, such as a step,
and there are suitable facilities such as a ramp
or a lift available, then these should be used. If
such facilities are not available, then the
obstacle is to be overcome by being carried by
two helpers. When carrying the product, it may
not be lifted by the side sections, the drive
wheels or the footrests. We recommend
holding the product on the frame and back
cross bar.
Before overcoming an obstacle (steps,
threshold, etc.) the anti-tippers need to be
swivelled from operating to passive position so
that they do not make contact with the step you
are trying to get over. Otherwise this could lead
to a serious fall. After overcoming the obstacle,
the anti-tippers need to be put back in
operating position (Chapter 24).
For overcoming obstacles such as kerb s
or steps, the product needs to be actively
tipped. The castor wheel may otherwise jam at
right angles to the obstacle and could block.
This could damage the caster wheel or the
caster fork and cause injury. If actively tipping
it is not possible, then the obstacle should not
be approached or you need to request
assistance from an accompanying person.
Particular attention needs to be paid to this
when using an auxiliary drive.
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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 when
travelling parallel to them, as otherwise the
wheels could become caught which would
result in 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
lifting equipment, the parking brake of the
product should be applied.
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 Safety instructions – after
driving / use
Apply the parking brake before leaving the
product.
When getting out of the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrest due to the risk of tipping
up.
17 Individual setting options
17.1 Adapting the seating height at the
back
The product is equipped with an axle plate that
permits a seat height adjustment in steps of 1
cm.
Figure 1: Wheel plate for rear seat height
adjustment
In order to adjust the seat height, first remove
the drive wheels via the quick release
axles(see chapter 21.1) and turn the product
around so that you have direct access to the
wheel plates. Then proceed as follows:
1. Open the aluminium locking nuts (AF 41
mm) on both sides and keep turning them
out on the drive wheel bearings until the
position gate positioned underneath it can
Wheel plate
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be pushed out of the wheel plates onto the
drive wheel bearings.
Figure 2: Aluminium locking nuts and drive wheel
bearing
Figure 3: Position gate
Figure 4: Different position gates – depending on
the equipment of the product and user weight
Figure 5: Aluminium locking nuts and position gate
pushed onto the drive wheel bearing
2. Position the axle tube to the desired and
equal height on both sides and fix the axle
tube in this position using the position
gates by pushing the position gates on the
right and left sides into the wheel plates.
Figure 6: Axle tube fixed with position gate
3. Position the aluminium locking nuts back
onto the drive wheel bearings in such a
manner that these rest slightly against the
position gate and then set the drive wheel
track correctly (see chapter 21.2).
When changing the rear seat height each time:
the wheel track of the drive wheels must
be checked and readjusted if necessary
(see chapter 21.2).
the caster wheel axle must be readjusted
(see chapter 22.4).
Drive wheel bushin
g
Aluminium locking nuts
Position gate
Position gate pushed onto
the drive wheel bearing
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the brakes must be readjusted (see
chapter 25).
if necessary, the height of the anti-tipping
support may have to be readjusted (see
chapter 24.3).
17.2 Adjusting the seat height at the
front / angle of seat
If the seat height has to be adjusted, the angle
of the seat or the front seat height can be
adjusted. This setting is carried out via the
position of the caster wheels in the caster
wheel fork and the caster fork size.
17.2.1 Adapting by positioning the caster
wheels in the caster fork
Smaller adaptations of the front seat height or
angle of seat can be carried out via the
positioning of the caster wheel in the caster
fork. Generally, the caster wheel forks have
three possible positions that can be used to
change the front seat height in steps of 15 mm.
If the angle of seat has to be increased or
the front seat height increased, the caster
wheel is mounted in the caster fork in a
lower position.
If the angle of seat has to be reduced or
the front seat height decreased, the caster
wheel is mounted in the caster fork in a
higher position.
Figure 7: Three positions in the caster fork for
positioning the caster wheel and its effect on the
front seat height
The instructions for disassembly and assembly
of the caster wheels can be found in chapter
22.1.
17.2.2 Adaptation by replacing the caster
fork
If the adjustment range of the cater fork
present is insufficient, you can use the use the
next longer or shorter one.
In doing so, the bottom position of the fork size
1 is equivalent to the top position of fork size 2
and the bottom position of fork size 2 to the top
position of fork size 3.
Figure 8: Caster fork sizes with marking of the same
seat height settings with different caster fork sizes
The instructions for replacing the caster forks
can be found in chapter 22.3.
Top position
Middle position
Bottom
p
osition
Angle of
seat / front
seat height
increase
Angle of
seat / front
seat height
reduce
Size 3
185 mm
Size 2
155 mm
Size 1
125 mm
125 mm
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17.2.3 General instructions
When changing the angle of seat or front seat
height each time:
the wheel track of the drive wheels must
be checked and readjusted if necessary
(see chapter 21.2).
the caster wheel axle must be readjusted
(see chapter 22.4).
the brakes must be readjusted (see
chapter 25).
the backrest angle must be readjusted
(see chapter 18.1).
make sure the clearance under the footrest
is sufficient. Experience shows that this
should not be less than 4 cm. (see
chapter23).
if necessary, the height of the anti-tipping
support may have to be readjusted (see
chapter 24.3).
17.3 Adjusting the tipping point
An optimum tipping property of the product is
reached when the axle mount of the drive
wheels is close to the body centre of gravity. A
product adjusted like this can be driven with
little effort and it also makes it possible to
manage a slightly uneven surface or edges by
tipping slightly. Driving on both drive wheels
(doing a wheelie) is relatively easy to learn.
Inexperienced wheelchair users are prevented
from tipping over backwards by anti-tippers.
In any case, the setting should be made to suit
your individual requirements and ability to
ensure you can drive your chair safely.
17.3.1 Inlet types
Setting the tipping point is carried out by
changing the horizontal position of the wheel
plate on the bottom frame tube.
Figure 9: Terminology
The wheel plate is mounted to the frame using
three M6 fixing screws and one inlet in the
frame. With the inlets, differentiate between the
long and short inlets. The selection of the inlets
is orientated, amongst others, on the seat
width, weight of the wheelchair user, type of
wheel plate or equipment (e.g., one-hand
operation, wheelbase extension). Depending
on the inlet length, then the procedure for
adapting the tipping point also differentiates.
Figure 10: Long and short inlet with wheel plate
The short inlet has a thread in the end face
and the long inlet does not.
Short inlet
Long inlet
Wheel plate
Wheel plate
Inlet in the frame
behind the wheel plate
M6 fixing screws
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Figure 11: Long inlet without and short inlet with
thread in the end face
The following features indicate if a long or a
short inlet is installed: With the short inlet, a
tube plug is applied to the end of the frame, the
long inlet does not have one.
Figure 12: Tube plug at the end of the frame means
"short inlet"
Figure 13: No tube plug at the end of the frame
means "long inlet"
17.3.2 Adaptation via horizontal
positioning of the wheel plate
In order to adjust the tipping position, first
remove the drive wheels via the quick release
axles(see chapter 21.1) and turn the product
around so that you have direct access to the
wheel plates. Then proceed as follows:
1. Slightly undo the aluminium locking nuts
on both sides.
Figure 14: Aluminium locking nuts
2. This step affects the fixing of the inlets:
If you have long inlets
in the frame, on
each side turn one M6 screw into a tipping
position not required during the adjustment
in order to fix the inlets during the
adjustment process. These inlets must not
be moved during the adjustment as they
cover all tipping points due to their length.
However, the screws prevent the inlets
from twisting and thus, the thread of the
inlets and the tipping point position of the
frame are no longer resting precisely on
top of one-another.
If you have short inlets
in the frame,
remove the tube plugs on both sides and
turn the long M6 screws into the thread of
the inlet in the frame from behind in order
to fix the inlet and to be able to move it into
position afterwards during the adjustment.
These inlets must be moved into position
during the adjustment as they must be
positioned directly behind the wheel plates
due to their length.
The tube plugs are inserted very tight
and must be disassembled using a
screwdriver or a blade.
Aluminium locking nuts
Short inlet
Long inlet
Thread
No tube plug with
long inlet
Tube plug with
short inlet
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Figure 15: Short inlet with M6 screw screwed in
(outside the frame for better illustration)
3. Remove the three fixing screws (AF 5 mm)
on both wheel plates.
Figure 16: M6 fixing screws
4. Now set the wheel plates at the desired
tipping position on both sides of the frame.
If you have short inlets
in the frame, using
the long M6 screws that you have
previously screwed into the thread from
behind, you have to position this accurately
behind the wheel plates so that the tipping
point positions in the frame and thread rest
accurately against one another in the
frame and thread.
The long inlets
do not have to be moved.
5. Then fix both wheel plates again, each
with three M6 fixing screws and tighten
these slightly (2 Nm).
6. With long inlets
in the frame, now you can
remove the additional fixing screws again
(see step 2).
If you have short inlets
in the frame, now
you can remove the long M6 screws from
the threads of the inlets and reinsert the
tube plugs a the ends of the frame.
7. Position the aluminium locking nuts back
onto the drive wheel bearings in such a
manner that these rest slightly against the
position gate and then set the drive wheel
track correctly (see chapter 21.2).
8. Now tighten the respective three M6 fixing
screws to the wheel plates to 7 Nm.
After each change to the tipping point:
the wheel track of the drive wheels must
be checked and readjusted if necessary
(see chapter 21.2).
the caster wheel axle must be readjusted
(see chapter 22.4).
the brakes must be readjusted (see
chapter 25).
Extreme settings, such as drive wheels
mounted far to the front is only permitted for
users with advanced wheelchair skills that are
able to exercise an active weight shift to the
front.
In order to minimise the risk of tipping to
the rear, we recommend the use of anti-tipping
supports, even with anti-tipping device
settings.
18 Back system
Avoid falling into the seating and back
padding as the risk of an adjustment, falling or
a defect is increased significantly.
18.1 Backrest angle
18.1.1 Notes on the sitting posture
For a good sitting posture, we recommend
positioning the backrest vertical to the ground,
where possible.
With low backrest with adaptable belt cover
due to a disability, under certain
circumstances, it may also be a benefit for a
good sitting stability to slightly tilt the backrest
to the front and to slacken the top belt of the
M6 fixing screws
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back padding so that the slack in the upper
area is greater (see chapter 18.2).
The adjustment possibility of the backrest
angle supports active sitting and ensures for
flexibility of the wheelchair user. An example in
the following:
if the angle of the seat has been changed
(see chapter 17.2), the angle of the
backrest can be respectively readjusted.
When driving on slopes and when
transporting baggage (e.g., backpacks) on
the backrest, the centre of gravity shifts
more to the rear and the risk of tipping
increases. Then this can be counteract ed
by a respective angle adjustment of the
backrest to the front.
For comfortable sitting, the backrest can
be locked in the position furthest to the
back (defined by stop pins, see chapter
18.1.2) so that the backrest is tilted slightly
to the rear.
18.1.2 Adjustment range
On equipment of the product with a backrest
with angle adjustment, the inclination of the
backrest can be locked in 7 positions.
For safety reasons, the adjustment range of
the backrest is limited by a stop pin when
supplied. The stop pin allows a maximum
inclination of 7° to the rear from a vertical
position.
Figure 17: Stop pin
Observe that the centre of gravity is
shifted further to the rear by the enlargement of
the angle between the backrest and the seat
system and thus, the tipping point of the
product is reached much sooner.
18.1.3 Adjusting the backrest angle
To adjust the backrest angle, relieve this
(otherwise there is a risk of tipping) and then
loosen the locking pin that engage in the
locking holes of the side section on the left and
right. For this purpose, grasp under the seat
upholstery and in the middle, pull the cord to
the front that is linked to the locking pin.
Figure 18: Locking pin (view from the inside of the
frame) linked to the cord
Figure 19: Locking pin (view from outside) engages
in the locking hole in the side section
Locking pin
Locking pin
Stop pin
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Figure 20: Cord for operating the locking pin and
thus for adjusting the angle of the backrest
If you have released both locking pins by
pulling on the cord, you can adjust the backrest
as desired and re-engage it by letting go of the
cord. In doing so, before applying load again,
make sure that both locking pins have
engaged safely into the desired locking holes
(the same position on the right and left).
Depending on the adjustment of the
backrest angle, check the tight engagement of
the backrest via the locking pins.
18.2 Adjustable back padding & their
adjustment options
The back system "Adjustable back padding"
comprises one belt system and one back
upholstery. The slack of the backrest can be
adapted to the individual requirements via the
belts with tensioning loops.
First remove the back upholstery that has been
covered over which has been attached using
hook-and-loop straps. The belt system located
underneath has been set in the factory that the
top and the bottom belts have a slack of
approx. 2 cm. The middle belt has been pulled
tight for a good lumbar support.
Figure 21: Belt system of the adaptable back
padding with three belts
For adjusting the slack of the belt system,
the tensioning loops of the respective belt are
held on their strap and pulled strongly to the
right until the belt slackens.
Figure 22: Pull the tensioning loop to the right on its
strap
Figure 23: Tensioning loop open completely
Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a
small slack or loosened for a large slack (Fig.
24 and 25). The belt does not have to be
threaded out of the tensioning loops for this.
Cord
Pull from the
middle to
the front
Top belt
Bottom belt
Middle belt
Tensioning loop with strap
Pull to the
right
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Figure 24: Reduce the slack
Figure 25: Increase the slack
In order to put the tensioning loops back onto
the back system loosely again, pull the loop
section at the back to the left. You should dose
your pulling force with care in order not to
adjust the set slack again.
Figure 26: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back
on the back system
Figure 27: Tensioning loops applied slightly to the
back system
Then re-mount the back upholstery using the
fleece hook-and-loop straps.
If the belt should have mistakenly been
threaded out during the adjustment, see the
following figures for threading the belt in
correctly:
Figure 28: Step 1 threading in the belt
Figure 29: Step 2 threading in the belt
Pull to the right:
increase the slack
Pull the rear loop part
to the left
Pull the rear loop part to the left:
reduce the slack
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Figure 30: Step 3 threading in the belt
Figure 31: Step 4 threading in the belt; simple
threading in of the belt through the tensioning loops
The belts must always be threaded through the
tensioning loops twice as otherwise, the belts
will slacken when using the product and with
intensive loading, the middle web of the
tensioning loops will bend through intensively.
Figure 32: Step 5 threading in the belt; returning the
belt through the tensioning loop to obtain the
required "double passage"
Figure 33: Step 6 threading in the belt
Figure 34: Step 7 threading in the belt
Figure 35: Step 8 threading in the belt
Figure 36: Step 9 threading in the belt
Leave the loops
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Figure 37: Step 10 threading in the belt
18.3 Ergonomic back shell & its setting
options
The back system "Ergonomic back shell"
comprises an aluminium shell, Velcro crossstraps and a back padding.
There is already a slack integrated in the back
shell due to the shape of the back shell.
Nothing can be adjusted here.
However, lumbar support can be achieved
using three Velcro cross-straps. For this
purpose, the back padding is removed over the
Velcro straps. Now the cross-straps can be
tensioned to the respective individual
requirements by undoing and reapplying the
Velcro strap system.
Figure 38: Ergonomic back shell (view from behind)
Figure 39: Ergonomic back shell without back
padding with Velcro cross-straps
Then mount the back upholstery using the
Velcro straps.
19 Seat system
Avoid falling into the seating and back
padding as the risk of an adjustment, falling or
a defect is increased significantly.
The seat system generally either comprises a
spring suspended Body Contour seat
upholstery or an open belt system.
With a seating system from Body Contour
seat upholstery, there is no adjustment
option. The Body Contour seat upholstery has
a springing effect and when seating,
automatically forms a slack.
Figure 40: Body Contour seat upholstery
The open belt system can be subsequently
adjusted. The slack of the seating surface can
be changed using fleece hook-and-loop straps.
Velcro cross-straps
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Figure 41: Open belt system with fleece hook-andloop straps for adjusting the slack
It is mandatory to use a seat cushion on
the seating system. At cold temperatures, the
seat cushion prevents lower abdomens from
undercooling and protects against dirt and
wetness. Moreover, the seat cushion also
ensures for equal pressure distribution.
20 Clothing guard
20.1 Overview of terms
In the following, you can see an overview of
terms for all models SPEEDY 4all, SPEEDY
4you and SPEEDY 4teen.
Figure 42: Back jointed shaft
Figure 43: Clothing guard removed from the product
Figure 44: Clothing guard mounted on the product
(without drive wheel)
Figure 45: Locking pin engages in the locking hole
in the side section (view without clothing guard)
Figure 46: Locking pin engaged in the mounting bar
of the clothing guard (view with clothing guard)
Side panel guide
Back jointed shaft
Back jointed shaft
Locking pin
Side panel guide
Locking pin engaged in
the mounting bar
Mounting bar
Recess for
"side panel guide"
Recess for "back
jointed shaft"
Mount for the
"locking pins"
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