ProActiv SPEEDY F4, SPEEDY F2 Operating Instructions Service Booklet
Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2
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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2
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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 and testing the product on receipt ......................................................................... 5
5Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 6
6Intended purpose ............................................................................................................................... 6
7Acceptable usage and operating conditions/places of use ................................................................ 6
8Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 7
8.1Product weight ............................................................................................................................ 7
8.2Load weight ................................................................................................................................ 7
8.3Obstacle height and turning circle .............................................................................................. 7
8.4Basic equipment & dimensions .................................................................................................. 7
8.5Service life .................................................................................................................................. 7
9Rating plate ........................................................................................................................................ 7
10Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 7
11Hand-over ........................................................................................................................................... 8
12Getting to know the product ............................................................................................................... 8
13Safety instructions – prior to driving/use ............................................................................................ 8
14Safety instructions – while driving/using ............................................................................................ 9
15Safety instructions regarding obstacles ........................................................................................... 11
16Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations ................................. 11
17Safety instructions – after driving/use .............................................................................................. 12
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Individual setting options ......................................................................................................... 13
18.1Adjusting the seat height at the front by positioning the caster wheels in the caster wheel fork .
.................................................................................................................................................. 13
18.2Adjusting the seat height at the front by changing the caster wheel fork ................................. 13
19Back system ..................................................................................................................................... 14
19.1Backrest angle .......................................................................................................................... 14
19.1.1
Adjustment possibilities with backrests fixed by being bolted onto side panels 14
19.1.2Adjustment possibilities with an adjustable backrest ................................................. 15
19.1.3Instructions for sitting posture with an adjustable backrest ....................................... 15
19.1.4Adjusting the backrest angle or folding down the backrest with an adjustable backrest
...............................................................................................................................................15
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19.2Adjustable back padding & their adjustment options ................................................................ 16
19.3Ergonomic back shell & its setting options ............................................................................... 19
19.4Ergo Back backrest bracket and its adjustment possibilities .................................................... 20
20Seat system ...................................................................................................................................... 21
21Clothing guard .................................................................................................................................. 22
21.1Side panel with integrated clothing guard ................................................................................. 22
21.2Side panel with bolt-on clothing guard ...................................................................................... 22
21.2.1Overview of terms ...................................................................................................... 22
21.2.2
Removal and attachment of the clothing guard ................................................. 22
21.2.3
Adjusting the clothing guard position ................................................................. 22
21.3Clothing guard removable via lock function .............................................................................. 23
21.3.1Overview of terms ...................................................................................................... 23
21.3.2Removal and attachment of the clothing guard ......................................................... 24
21.3.3
Adjusting the clothing guard position ................................................................. 25
21.3.4
Clothing guard size ............................................................................................ 26
22Drive wheels ..................................................................................................................................... 26
22.1Removing and attaching the drive wheels ................................................................................ 26
22.2
Checking and adjusting the wheel tracking of the drive wheel ........................................ 27
22.3
Wheel camber .................................................................................................................. 29
22.4Air pressure .............................................................................................................................. 29
22.5Wheelbase extension ............................................................................................................... 30
22.5.1Wheelbase extension welded in place (SPEEDY F2 oversized) ............................... 30
22.5.2Removable wheelbase extension .............................................................................. 30
22.6Other ......................................................................................................................................... 32
23Caster wheels ................................................................................................................................... 32
23.1
Replacing the caster wheels ............................................................................................ 32
23.1.1Replacing the caster wheels when mounted using two axle fixing screws ................ 32
23.1.2Replacing the caster wheels when mounted using an axle fixing screw and nut ...... 33
23.2Caster wheels flapping ............................................................................................................. 34
23.3
Replacing the caster wheel forks ..................................................................................... 35
23.3.1Caster wheel fork with screw-on axle on angle-adjustable caster-wheel bearing
blocks................... ................................................................................................................. 36
23.3.2Caster wheel fork with screw-on axle with welded caster wheel bearing blocks ....... 36
23.3.3Caster wheel forks with quick-release axle ................................................................ 37
23.4
Adjusting the caster wheel axles (when fitted in angle-adjustable caster-wheel bearing
blocks) ....................................................................................................................................... 37
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24Footrests ........................................................................................................................................... 39
24.1
Angle adjustment of the footplate .................................................................................... 39
24.2Footrest continuous .................................................................................................................. 39
24.3Footrest folding up to one side ................................................................................................. 40
24.4Footrest, fold up to the rear ...................................................................................................... 41
25Anti-tipping support .......................................................................................................................... 43
25.1Operating and passive position ................................................................................................ 43
25.2
Removing and attaching the headrest ............................................................................. 44
25.3
Height adjustment of the anti-tipping support .................................................................. 46
26Brakes .............................................................................................................................................. 47
26.1Knee lever brake ....................................................................................................................... 47
26.1.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................. 47
26.1.2
Setting the brake ................................................................................................ 47
26.2Knee lever brake with pull cable operation (SPEEDY F2) ....................................................... 49
26.2.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................. 49
26.2.2
Setting the brake ................................................................................................ 50
26.3Integrated brake (SPEEDY F2) ................................................................................................ 51
26.3.1Opening and closing the brake .................................................................................. 51
26.3.2
Setting the brake ................................................................................................ 52
27Push handles .................................................................................................................................... 54
27.1Back tube with integrated handles ............................................................................................ 54
27.2Aluminium push handles fixed in back tube ............................................................................. 54
27.3Push handles, horizontally screwed in back tube ..................................................................... 54
27.4Safety push handles with continuous height adjustment .......................................................... 55
27.5Safety push handles back-positioned ....................................................................................... 55
27.6Safety instructions .................................................................................................................... 56
28Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 56
29Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 56
29.1Securing handling of the product .............................................................................................. 56
29.2Transporting people in a car ..................................................................................................... 56
29.3Securing the product in a car (without a person) ...................................................................... 56
29.4Passenger transport over obstacles in the product .................................................................. 57
30Malfunctions ..................................................................................................................................... 57
31Cleaning and care ............................................................................................................................ 58
32Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 58
32.1General instructions .................................................................................................................. 58
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32.2 Service schedules ..................................................................................................................... 58
32.3 Proof of maintenance ................................................................................................................ 59
33Disposal & Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 59
34Re-use .............................................................................................................................................. 60
35Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 60
36Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 60
37Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools ................................................................ 61
38Appendix: Medical product passport/record of training .................................................................... 62
39Appendix: Hand-over certificate ....................................................................................................... 63
39.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use ......................................................................... 63
39.2 Check list for training the user .................................................................................................. 64
40Appendix: Inspection lists ................................................................................................................. 65
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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 F4 and F2 products differ in the
possibilities for individual design of 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 F4 and F2 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 push
handles, anti-tipping 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.
However, please check it immediately on
receipt, preferably in the presence of the
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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 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 third-party components or
from your rehabilitation specialist retailer.
6 Intended 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.
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8 Technical specifications
8.1 Product weight
The total weight starts from 8 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
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.
SPEEDY F4 dimensions:
Seat width: 30-46 cm
Seat depth: 36-48 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
SPEEDY F2 dimensions:
Seat width: from 31 cm
Seat depth: from 31 cm
Back height: 20-48 cm
Wheel camber: 1°, 4°, 6°
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
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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.
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 38) and the hand-over
certificate including the associated check list
(chapter 39) 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. 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.
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. Close the handbrakes, to prevent the drive
wheels from rolling away.
3. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
4. If possible, swivel the footrests and, if
necessary, arm rests out of the way of the
transfer.
5. 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 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.
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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 the operating
position and in good working order. In this
case, it must not be possible to swivel the antitipping supports to the side when in operating
position without having to unlock them first.
The lower edge of the anti-tipping support
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-tipping supports and
push handles are firmly attached and the
quick-release axles on the caster 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 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. Never drive the product on slopes of
more than 10 %.
When driving around a bend, reduce your
speed to a minimum.
Do not ride parallel to slopes and
inclinations 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.
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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.
Please note that the knee lever wheel lock
and the integrated brake that is fitted on your
product are parking brakes that may only be
applied when the product is at a standstill.
These are not service brakes that 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 avoid 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.
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-tipping supports
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.
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
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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.
Due to the significantly high risk of tipping
over and being injured, the product should only
be driven on an escalator after participation in
a respective safety training and with an
accompanying person for safety reasons.
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 falls 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 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. More
information about overcoming steps with two
helpers can be found in chapter 29.
Before overcoming an obstacle (steps,
threshold, etc.) the anti-tipping supports 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-tipping
supports need to be put back in operating
position (Chapter 25).
For overcoming obstacles such as kerb s
or steps, the product needs to be actively
tipped. The caster wheel may otherwise jam at
right angles to the obstacle and could block.
This could damage the caster wheel or the
steering fork and result in injury to the user. 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.
16 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and
dangerous situations
The operator of the product determines
his/herself 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.
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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. 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 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. Ensure in advance that the ramp is
wide enough so that you do not risk the
product wheels slipping off the ramp. When
lifting or lowering a ramp or lifting equipment,
the parking brake of the product should be
applied. 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
Apply the parking brake before getting out
of the product.
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). Also bring the anti-tipping
supports to their operating position
(chapter 25). If you do not have any antitipping supports on your product, drive
backwards against a wall.
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. Close the handbrakes, to prevent the drive
wheels from rolling away.
2. 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.
3. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
4. If possible, swivel the footrests and, if
necessary, arm rests out of the way of the
transfer.
5. Now follow the steps prescribed by you r
therapist for the transfer.
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18 Individual setting options
A possible adjustment of the seat position is
only possible if the product has been fitted with
angle-adjustable caster wheel bearing
blocks (cannot be retrofitted). In this case, the
seat tilt and/or the seat height at the front
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. Otherwise,
there are not further adjustment possibilities
available.
Figure 1: Angle-adjustable caster wheel bearing
block
18.1 Adjusting the seat height at the
front by positioning the caster
wheels in the caster wheel fork
Adjusting the front seat height or angle of seat
can be carried out via the positioning of the
caster wheel in the caster wheel 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 2: 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 23.1.
18.2 Adjusting the seat height at the
front by changing the caster
wheel 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.
Top position
Middle position
Bottom position
Increase
angle of
seat/front
seat height
Reduce
angle of
seat/front
seat height
Angle-adjustable caster
wheel bearing block
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Figure 3: 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 23.3.
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 22.2).
the caster wheel axles must be readjusted
(see chapter 23.4).
the backrest angle may have to be
repositioned (see chapter 19.1).
make sure the clearance under the footrest
is sufficient. Experience shows that this
should not be less than 4 cm (see
chapter 24).
if necessary, the height of the anti-tipping
support may have to be readjusted (see
chapter 25.3).
19 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.
19.1 Backrest angle
19.1.1 Adjustment possibilities with
backrests fixed by being bolted
onto side panels
With backrests screwed permanently onto side
panels, there are no possibilities for flexible
backrest adjustment without tools available.
Figure 4: Backrest screwed permanently onto side
panels, equipped with Carbon side parts with
integrated clothing protection
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 (SPEEDY F2). 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", or
with an "Aluminium side panel with
screwed on clothing protection", or
with an "Aluminium side panel with
integrated clothing protection".
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°
Size 3
185 mm
Size 2
155 mm
Size 1
125 mm
125 mm
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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 5: Adjusting the backrest position using holes
in the side panel or the clothing protection
19.1.2 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.
19.1.3 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 19.2).
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 18), 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 seating, the backrest can
be locked in a position to the rear so that
the backrest is tilted slightly back.
19.1.4 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.
Figure 6: Locking pin connected to a cord (viewed
from the inside of the frame)
Locking pin
Three holes on
the top and the
bottom to adjust
the backrest
p
osition
M5 fastening bolts
with washers
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Figure 7: Locking pin engages in the locking hole in
the side section (view from the outer side of the
product)
Figure 8: 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).
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 9: Stop pin
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.
19.2 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.
Cord
Locking pin
Pull from the
middle to the front
Stop pin
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Figure 10: Belt system of the adaptable back
padding with three belts
Figure 11: Belt system of the adaptable back
padding with four 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 12: Push the tensioning loop onto its strap on
the right
Figure 13: Tensioning loop open completely
Now the belt can be pulled tight for setting a
small slack or loosened for a large slack
(Fig. 14 and 15). The belt does not have to be
threaded out of the tensioning loops for this.
Figure 14: Reduce the slack
Figure 15: 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
Top belt
Bottom belt
Middle belts
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Figure 16: Then re-apply the tensioning loops back
on the back system
Figure 17: 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 18: Step 1: Threading in the belt
Figure 19: Step 2: Threading in the belt
Figure 20: Step 3: Pulling the belt through
Figure 21: 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 22: Step 5: Returning the belt through the
tensioning loop to obtain the required "double
passage"
Figure 23: Step 6: Pulling the belt through for the
double passage
Figure 24: Step 7: Double passage
Figure 25: Step 8: Threading in the belt
Figure 26: Step 9: The belt has been fully threaded
19.3 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 loop
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Figure 27: Ergonomic back shell (view from behind)
Figure 28: Ergonomic back shell without back
padding with Velcro cross-straps (view from the
front)
Then mount the back upholstery using the
Velcro straps.
19.4 Ergo Back backrest bracket and
its adjustment possibilities
The back system "Ergo Back backrest bracket"
normally consists of a backrest bracket (with or
without lumbar curvature) and an adjustable
backrest support including customised
backrest upholstery. The adjustment
possibilities of the adjustable backrest
support are described in chapter 19.2.
Figure 29: Ergo Back backrest bracket with
adjustable backrest support, backrest upholstery
fitted
Figure 30: Ergo Back backrest bracket with
adjustable backrest support with four belts, backrest
upholstery removed
The Overlite frame version of the SPEEDY
F2 has a special version of the Ergo Back
backrest bracket. In this case, there is no
adjustable backrest support under the backrest
upholstery, rather a backrest support which is
fixed to the frame tubes using Velcro tapes.
There are no possible adjustments here.
Velcro cross-straps
Top belt
Bottom belt
Middle
belts
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Figure 31: Ergo Back backrest bracket with backrest
support on SPEEDY F2 Overlite, backrest
upholstery fitted
Figure 32: Ergo Back backrest bracket with backrest
support on SPEEDY F2 Overlite, backrest
upholstery removed
If the Ergo Back backrest bracket is fitted with
a back shell instead of the adjustable backrest
support, the adjustment possibilities described
in chapter 19.3 apply.
Figure 33: Ergo Back backrest bracket with back
shell
20 Seat system
Avoid falling into the seating and back
padding/back shell as it significantly increases
the risk of an adjustment, falling down or
defects.
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 34: Body Contour seat upholstery
The open belt system can be subsequently
adjusted. Using the fleece hook-and-loop
straps, the slack in the seating surface can be
changed so that it suits your seat cushion
system. In doing so, the seat tension should
not have too much slack to avoid touching the
frame cross tubes.
Figure 35: Open belt system with fleece hook-andloop straps for adjusting the slack
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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 cushion ensures
uniform pressure distribution for your bottom
and absorbs impacts as well as vibrations.
21 Clothing guard
21.1 Side panel with integrated
clothing guard
In the version of the product with a "side panel
with integrated clothing guard", the side panel
and the clothing guard are made in one piece
and bolted onto the backrest and product
frame. There is no possibility to remove the
clothing guard and no possibility to adjust the
clothing guard from its position to the drive
wheel.
Figure 36: Side panel with integrated clothing guard
(shown without the drive wheel)
21.2 Side panel with bolt-on clothing
guard
21.2.1 Overview of terms
If the product is fitted with a "side panel with
bolt-on clothing guard" the clothing guard is
fitted on each side with two M5 mounting bolts
(AF 3 mm) with washers and two clothing
guard brackets are screwed onto the side
panel.
Figure 37: Side panel with bolt-on clothing guard
and M5 mounting bolts (shown without the drive
wheel)
Figure 38: Clothing guard mount
21.2.2 Removal and attachment of the
clothing guard
The clothing guard can be removed on each
side by loosening the two M5 mounting bolts
(AF 3 mm) with the washers and removing the
two clothing-guard brackets.
21.2.3 Adjusting the clothing guard
position
To adjust the clothing guard's position to the
drive wheel, the hole pattern in the front area
of the clothing guard can be used. To do this,
loosen the front M5 mounting bolt (AF 3 mm)
with washer on both sides. Position the
clothing guard as desired and insert the M5
mounting bolt with washer in the corresponding
hole of the hole pattern and into the clothing
guard bracket. Tighten up the M5 mounting
bolt (AF 3 mm) to 4 Nm.
Rear M5 mounting bolt with
washer
Front M5 mounting bolt with
washer
Clothing guard mount
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