ProActiv SPEEDY F1, SPEEDY 4tennis, SPEEDY 4badminton, SPEEDY 4basket Operating Instructions Service Booklet
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Contents
1Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 4
2Legend ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3CE Declaration of Conformity/other information ................................................................................. 4
3.1Classification ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.2Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 4
3.3Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................... 4
4Scope of delivery and testing the product on receipt ......................................................................... 4
5Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5
6Intended purpose ............................................................................................................................... 5
7Acceptable usage and operating conditions/places of use ................................................................ 5
8Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 6
8.1Product weight ............................................................................................................................ 6
8.2Load weight ................................................................................................................................ 6
8.3Obstacle height and turning circle .............................................................................................. 6
8.4Basic equipment & dimensions .................................................................................................. 6
8.5Service life .................................................................................................................................. 6
9Rating plate ........................................................................................................................................ 6
10Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 6
11Hand-over ........................................................................................................................................... 7
12Getting to know the product ............................................................................................................... 7
13Safety instructions – prior to driving/use ............................................................................................ 7
14Safety instructions – while driving/using ............................................................................................ 8
15Safety instructions regarding obstacles ............................................................................................. 9
16Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations ................................. 10
17Safety instructions – after driving/use .............................................................................................. 10
18Back system ..................................................................................................................................... 10
18.1Backrest angle .......................................................................................................................... 10
18.1.1
Adjustment possibilities with backrests fixed by being bolted onto side
panels/parts ................................................................................................................. 10
18.1.2Adjustment possibilities with an adjustable backrest ................................................... 11
18.1.3Instructions for sitting posture with an adjustable backrest ......................................... 11
18.1.4Adjusting the backrest angle or folding down the backrest with an adjustable
backrest ....................................................................................................................... 12
18.2Adjustable back padding & their adjustment options ................................................................ 13
18.3Ergonomic back shell & its setting options ............................................................................... 15
18.4Ergo Back backrest bar ............................................................................................................ 16
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19Seat system ...................................................................................................................................... 17
20Drive wheels ..................................................................................................................................... 18
20.1Removing and attaching the drive wheels ................................................................................ 18
20.2
Checking and adjusting the wheel tracking of the drive wheel ........................................ 18
20.3Wheel camber ........................................................................................................................... 20
20.4Air pressure .............................................................................................................................. 20
20.5Other ......................................................................................................................................... 21
21Caster wheels ................................................................................................................................... 21
21.1
Replacing the caster wheels ............................................................................................ 21
21.2Caster wheels flapping ............................................................................................................. 22
21.3
Replacing the caster wheel forks ..................................................................................... 22
22Footrests ........................................................................................................................................... 23
22.1
Angle adjustment of the footplate .................................................................................... 23
22.2Foot support continuous ........................................................................................................... 24
23Anti-tipping support .......................................................................................................................... 25
23.1
Height adjustment ............................................................................................................ 25
23.2Replacing the anti-tipping support fork ..................................................................................... 29
23.2.1
Anti-tipping support fork with screw-on axle ........................................................ 29
23.2.2Anti-tipping support fork with quick-release axle ......................................................... 30
23.3Replacing the anti-tipping support wheel .................................................................................. 30
24Ram bar ............................................................................................................................................ 30
25Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 31
26Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 31
26.1Securing handling of the product .............................................................................................. 31
26.2Transporting people in a car ..................................................................................................... 31
26.3Securing the product in a car (without a person) ...................................................................... 32
26.4Passenger transport over obstacles in the product .................................................................. 32
27Malfunctions ..................................................................................................................................... 32
28Cleaning and care ............................................................................................................................ 32
29Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 33
29.1General instructions .................................................................................................................. 33
29.2Service schedules ..................................................................................................................... 33
29.3Proof of maintenance ................................................................................................................ 34
30Disposal & Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 34
31Re-use .............................................................................................................................................. 34
32Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 35
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33Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 35
34Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools ................................................................ 36
35Appendix: Medical product passport/record of training .................................................................... 37
36Appendix: Hand-over certificate ....................................................................................................... 38
36.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use ......................................................................... 38
36.2 Check list for training the user .................................................................................................. 39
37Appendix: Inspection lists ................................................................................................................. 40
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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 rehabilitation specialist dealer or we at
PRO ACTIV would be happy to deal with any
questions you may have about handling it.
The SPEEDY F1 range sports wheelchairs
differ in the possibilities to individually design
the frame geometry and the options available.
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
rehabilitation specialist dealer (see table
of contents)
3 CE Declaration of Conformity/
other information
3.1 Classification
SPEEDY F1 fixed frame wheelchairs (referred
to as "product" below) are classified as class I
products.
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
Phone +49 7427 9480-0
Fax +49 7427 9480-7025
e-mail: info@proactiv-gmbh.de
Web: www.proactiv-gmbh.com
4 Scope of delivery and testing
the product on receipt
The delivery includes the product, configured
in accordance with the order, with the
operating instructions including record of
training/hand-over 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 antitipping supports 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 before shipping and packed in
special boxes.
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However, please check it immediately on
receipt, preferably in the presence of the
freight company, for any damage which has
occurred in transit. If you are of the opinion that
damage has occurred during transit, please do
the following:
1. Record a statement of the facts – the
freight company is required to do so.
2. Preparation of a declaration of assignm ent,
you assign all claims from this damage to
the supplier.
3. Return the shipping note, the statement of
facts and the declaration of assignment to
PRO ACTIV.
Failing to observe this instruction, or reporting
damage after acceptance, means that the
damage cannot be recognised.
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.
Allow your therapists and doctors to
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 the rehabilitation specialist
dealer about the use and settings of your
product as well as all the safety accessories
available (e.g. anti-tipping supports and waistbelt). It is then vital that the advice from
doctors, therapists and the rehabilitation
specialist dealer should be followed.
Overestimating your own ability or
underestimating dangerous situations and
actions with the product can result in 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 rehabilitation specialist dealer or
PRO ACTIV before using it.
Make sure that when combining your
product with equipment made by other
manufacturers (e.g. seat cushions) 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 thirdparty components or from your rehabilitation
specialist retailer.
6 Intended purpose
This product is designed for performance and
recreational sports. Using the product as
intended is essentially based on sport played
by a handicapped or immobile person in team
or individual sports (basketball, tennis and
badminton) by moving which the wheelchair as
far as is technically feasible.
7 Acceptable usage and operating
conditions/places of use
Only use the product on a firm, level surface,
such as concrete, asphalt, ash courts, sports
hall flooring, tartan and indoor floor coverings.
This product is intended for the non-public
traffic area. Do not drive with this product on
loose or uneven surfaces.
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.
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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: 1 cm (when fitted with anti-tipping
supports)
The product is designed for use when playing
sports on a level surface and therefore not
designed to overcome larger obstacles.
Turning circle: SPEEDY F1:
approx. 1.5 m without reversing (heavily
dependent on the frame geometry and
wheel camber)
approx. 1.4 m with manoeuvring back and
forth (much dependent on the number of
manoeuvres)
8.4 Basic equipment & dimensions
In the basic equipment, SPEEDY F1 sports
wheelchairs are equipped with seat and back
system, side sections, caster wheels, drive
wheels including tyres and handrims, knee
lever brake and footrest.
Dimensions SPEEDY F1:
Seat width: from 31 cm
Seat depth: from 31 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 12°, 15°, 18°, 20°
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 rehabilitation specialist
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 rehabilitation specialist 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 desired (and
recommended by PRO ACTIV), you will be
handed written proof of the instruction
confirmation and a hand-over certificate. In
addition, you will be handed the operating
instructions and, if necessary, further
accessories for your own use. The form for the
record of training and the hand-over certificate
can be found in chapters 35 and 36.
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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.
11 Hand-over
The hand-over must be done by your
rehabilitation specialist dealer or a field
representative or by a product consultant from
PRO ACTIV. During the hand-over, the record
of training (chapter 35) and the hand-over
certificate including the associated check list
(chapter 36) must be filled in. The rehabilitation
specialist 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 Getting to know 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.
Let the coach of your wheelchair sports club
instruct you fully on the game and wheelchair
techniques used in your sport.
Practice bending, gripping, routes and getting
out, until you know the limits of your abilities.
Allow yourself to be assisted until you know
what can call falls or tips and how to avoid it.
Get to know the environment in which you wish
to use the product. Look out for obstacles and
learn how to overcome or avoid them.
13 Safety instructions – prior to
driving/use
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
When getting into the product, a good
technique when supporting yourself and the
appropriate body posture is required which you
must learn together with your therapist. To
avoid the risk of falling, please observe the
following steps:
1. Move the product as close as possible to
the seat from which you want to climb in to
the product. The product wheels must be
parallel to the seat. If possible, use a
transfer aid.
2. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
3. Now follow the steps prescribed by you r
therapist for the transfer.
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 has a negative effect on the handling of
your product.
Check the stable condition of the seat and
back upholstery at regular intervals and in case
of doubt, have your rehabilitation specialist
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-tipping supports are in good working order.
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The lower edge of the anti-tipping support
wheels may not be any more than 8 mm from
the ground. If a larger gap is required or
necessary, then you need to work with your
therapists and doctors and your trainer to
practice and learn to handle the increased risk
of tipping.
Every time before you use the product,
make sure that the anti-tipping supports (with
length adjustable centre anti-tipping supports)
are firmly attached and the quick-release axles
on the caster forks (optional) and drive wheels
are also securely locked in place.
Depending on the optional extras, the
product may have folding/closing mechanisms
which pose a risk of crushing injuries (e.g.
trapping your fingers). For this reason, please
allow your rehabilitation specialist dealer to
explain how to work these mechanisms and
then have a go yourself under instruction.
If required, you can have a suitable chest
or waist belt fitted to your product. Please
make sure that the 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.
Secure the product from unauthorised
use, particularly by children.
14 Safety instructions – while
driving/using
Please note that some parts of your
product can become extremely hot in hot
ambient temperatures. 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.
Do not drive with this product on loose or
uneven surfaces.
If there is a loose or uneven surface at the
sports ground, please observe the following:
Avoid, where possible by driving around,
driving on 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, drive carefully to try
to avoid the caster wheels from becoming
locked. Where there is large unevenness,
there is an increased risk of grounding due to
the smaller caster wheels and anti-tipping
supports with low ground clearance for sport
use (maximum traversable/avoidable obstacle
height is normally 1 cm).
If there are downward slopes found on the
sports ground which you need to drive over,
please observe the following: You may only
drive on slopes where the product can be
safely controlled with the handrims. Never
drive the product on slopes of more than 10 %.
Do not ride across slopes due to the risk of
tipping.
If there are uphill slopes found on the
sports ground which you need to drive over,
please observe the following: Do not ride
across uphill slopes due to the risk of tipping.
Driving on a slope shifts the centre of gravity of
the product. If possible, lean your upper body
slightly forwards to work against the shift in the
centre of gravity. Do not stop on a steep slope,
otherwise there is a risk of losing control of the
product. If possible, do not turn on a slope or
change your direction.
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When driving around a bend, reduce your
speed to a minimum.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product.
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.
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 using for sports, the anti-tipping
supports should always be used as there is an
increased 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.
If you stretch out or lean in a direction, the
centre of gravity of the product shifts which can
cause falls or tipping over. Never stretch out or
lean out so far that your weight is completely
shifted sideways, you lift yourself out of the
seat, or slide out of the seat forwards. Your
buttocks should always be in contact with the
backrest. Never stretch out both hands at the
same time, you will not be able to arrest
yourself and prevent a fall should the product
tip up. Never stretch or lean over the edge of
the backrest.
If you want to pick something up from the
ground, move the product as close as possible
to the object. Do not try to lift the object off the
ground by stretching both hands forwards
between the knees. The risk of tipping is lower
if you bend down sideways. For this purpose, it
makes sense to drive past the object you wish
to reach with the product and then to move
back to the side of the object using a
rearwards movement. The rearwards
movement means that the caster wheels are
aligned forwards and the product is more
stable. The object is now found close to the
side of the product and can be grasped. While
grasping the object with one hand, hold the
other side of the product firmly with your other
hand (the side opposite the object).
15 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Driving on steps with the product is
forbidden.
You may not ride on escalators using the
product.
The product is a sports wheelchair and
may not/cannot be used to cross obstacles
such as kerbs or steps, for example. In t his
case, it is necessary to change to an everyday
wheelchair.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 1 cm.
If the product user needs to be
transported over an obstacle 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
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or the footrests. We recommend holding the
product on the frame and back cross bar.
16 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and
dangerous situations
The operator of the product determines
his/herself the area to be driven and the
wheelchair sport techniques to be used taking
the operating instructions, their driving
knowledge and physical abilities into
consideration.
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. Avoid
such driving manoeuvres. If these cannot be
avoided, perform these driving manoeuvres
with increased caution and only at a very slow
speed. If necessary, the driving manoeuvre
must not be performed or only with the help of
an assistant.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When driving on ramps and lifting
equipment on vehicles, extreme caution is
needed. Ensure in advance that the ramp is
wide enough so that you do not risk the
product wheels slipping off the ramp. During
the lifting or lowering process of a ramp or a
lift, the product must be held in position using
the handrims. Always keep the product in the
middle of the ramp.
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.
17 Safety instructions – after
driving/use
When getting out of the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrest due to the risk of tipping
over.
Your weight can shift if you dress, undress
or change clothing while you are sitting in the
product. To reduce the risk of falling or tipping,
turn the steering wheel so that it lies against
the direction of travel of the product (i.e. as far
forward as possible).
When getting out of the product, a good
technique when supporting yourself and the
appropriate body posture is required which you
must learn together with your therapist. To
avoid the risk of falling, please observe the
following steps:
1. Move the product as close as possible to
the seat to which you want to climb onto
from the product. The product wheels must
be parallel to the seat. If possible, use a
transfer aid.
2. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
3. Now follow the steps prescribed by you r
therapist for the transfer.
18 Back system
Avoid falling into the seating and back
padding/back shell as it significantly increases
the risk of an adjustment, falling down or
defects.
18.1 Backrest angle
18.1.1 Adjustment possibilities with
backrests fixed by being bolted
onto side panels/parts
With backrests screwed permanently onto side
panels/parts, there are no possibilities for
flexible backrest adjustment without tools
available.
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Figure 1: Backrest screwed permanently onto side
parts, equipped with side parts with welded tube
bracket
Figure 2: Backrest screwed permanently onto side
panel, equipped with aluminium side panel
Depending on the type of the frame and
equipment, a permanent adjustment of the
backrest of 5° forwards or backwards is
possible using tools however. It is not possible
to make this adjustment with the Overlite frame
version with complete seat and backrest made
from one bended tube. This adjustment is
possible in the frame versions of the product
with a separate back unit which are also fitted
with an "Aluminium side panel". There are
three holes in the rear of the side panel on the
top and bottom to position the backrest tube.
To adjust the backrest 5° forwards or
backwards, loosen both M5 fastening bolts
(AF 3 mm) with washers on each side and
position the fastening bolts with washers in the
desired holes of the side panels (use the same
hole on the right and left). Then tighten up the
M5 fastening bolts (AF 3 mm) again to 4 Nm
and secure these with thread lock fluid.
Figure 3. Adjusting the backrest position using holes
in the side panel
18.1.2 Adjustment possibilities with an
adjustable backrest
If equipped with an adjustable and foldable
backrest, the backrest angle can be flexibly
adjusted without using tools and the backrest
can be completely folded away. The angle of
the backrest can be fixed in 7 positions.
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 Instructions for sitting posture with
an adjustable backrest
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
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.
Three holes on the top and
the bottom to adjust the
backrest position
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18.1.4 Adjusting the backrest angle or
folding down the backrest with an
adjustable backrest
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.
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 4: Adjustable and foldable backrest
Figure 5: Locking pin and stop pin (viewed from the
outside of the product)
Figure 6: Locking pin connected to the cord (bottom
view)
Figure 7: 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.
To fold down the backrest, pull on the middle
of the cord towards the front, and at the same
time, fold the backrest downwards until it rests
on the seating area. If you want to return the
backrest back to the desired angle, proceed as
described at the beginning.
Cord
Locking pin
Pull from the
middle to the
front
Locking pin
Stop pin
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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 belts have been
pulled tight for a good lumbar support.
Figure 8: Belt system of the adaptable back padding
with three belts
To adjust the slack in the belt system, the
tensioning loops of the respective belt are held
on their strap and pressed (strongly) to the
right until the belt slackens.
Figure 9: Push the tensioning loop onto its strap on
the right
Figure 10: Tensioning loop open completely
Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a
small slack or loosened for a large slack (Fig.
11 and 12). The belt does not have to be
threaded out of the tensioning loops for this.
Figure 11: Reduce the slack
Figure 12: 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.
Top belt
Bottom belt
Middle belt
Pull to the right:
Increase the slack
Tensioning loop with strap
Press to
the right
Pull the rear loop part to the left:
Reduce the slack
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Figure 13: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back
on the back system
Figure 14: 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 15: Step 1: Threading in the belt
Figure 16: Step 2: Threading in the belt
Figure 17: Step 3: Pulling the belt through
Figure 18: Step 4: Simple threading in of the belt
through the tensioning loops
The belts must always be threaded
through the tensioning loops twice, otherwise
the belts will slacken when using the product,
and with heavy loads, the middle web of the
tensioning loops will sag strongly.
Pull the rear loop part
to the left
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Figure 19: Step 5: Returning the belt through the
tensioning loop to obtain the required "double
passage"
Figure 20: Step 6: Pulling the belt through for the
double passage
Figure 21: Step 7: Double passage
Figure 22: Step 8: Threading in the belt
Figure 23: Step 9: The belt has been fully threaded
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 the 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.
Leave the loops
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