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Netti 4U

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his product conforms to 93/42/EEC for medical products.

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Page 1: ...Netti 4U comfort CE This product conforms to 93 42 EEC for medical products u s e r m a n u a l ...

Page 2: ...nment and waste disposal 5 1 5 Information for re use 6 1 6 About this manual 6 1 7 Vital measures 7 2 QUICK REFERENCE 8 3 DESCRIPTION 9 4 FEATURES OF NETTI 4U COMFORT CE 10 5 ACCESSORIES 11 5 1 Assembly of Hip Belt 11 6 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENT 12 6 1 Unpacking 12 6 2 Main wheel 12 6 3 Front castors 12 6 4 Seat height adjustment 12 6 5 Back rest 13 6 6 Seat depth adjustment 14 6 7 Anti tip 14 6 ...

Page 3: ...ng techniques Slope 24 7 5 Driving techniques Up stairs 24 7 6 Driving techniques Down stairs 25 7 7 Transfer 25 7 8 Lifting the wheelchair 26 7 9 Push rim 27 8 TRANSPORT 27 8 1 Folding for transport 27 8 2 Transporting in car 27 9 MAINTENANCE 28 9 1 Maintenance instructions 28 9 2 Cleaning and washing instructions 28 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 11 TESTS WARRANTY 30 11 1 Tests 30 11 2 Guarantee 30 11 3 ...

Page 4: ...herefore it is important to know about the possibilities and restrictions of the wheelchair Netti 4U comfort CE is a wheelchair designed for users with the need for comfort and relief The combi nation between the seating system and the ergonomical solutions in the frame construction offers many possibilities for adaptation and adjustments The wheelchair is constructed for indoor and outdoor use an...

Page 5: ...reinforced frame and leg rests for this particular need Ignoring this advice could in unfavourable circumstances lead to the deformation or fracture of metal parts in the area of the back tube the leg rests or the arm rests 1 3 Quality and durability The Netti 4U comfort CE wheelchair is tested at TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Germany following the European Standard DIN EN 12183 2009 As manufact...

Page 6: ...ad Wheelchair frame Cushions Hubs Brake function Headset bearings test for wear lubrication Directional stability of wheels Bearings Please also note the content of chapter 9 2 Cleaning and washing Anti tip Correctly fitted the anti tip will secure the chair from tipping backwards We strongly recommend use of the anti tips 1 6 About this manual In order to avoid damages while using the Netti 4U co...

Page 7: ... achieve seat height of 500 mm whewheel Backrest height 480 mm Netti 4U comfort CE Specification min max Overall length with foot support 1130 mm Overall width 700 mm Folded length 660 mm Folded width 630 mm Folded height 600 mm Total mass 29 kg Mass heaviest part 2 5 kg Static stability uphill 0º 28º Seat plane angle 5º 20º Effective seat depth 425 mm 550 mm Effective seat width 390 mm 540 mm Sea...

Page 8: ...sory See chapter 5 for more information Mounting descriptions will accompany the accessory For troubleshooting see chapter 10 For mounting and adjustments see chapter 6 Drive carefully Be aware that friction against push rims can create a warm surface Salt water can increase risk of corrosion Further precautions related to environmental conditions not needed When the chair is tilted rearwards the ...

Page 9: ... adjustment for head support 4 Head support bracket 5 Release handle 6 Back cushion 7 Arm support with pad 8 Seat cushion 9 Universal or Angle adjustable foot support 10 Foot plate 11 Calf support 12 Calf support bracket 13 Front fork 14 Front castors 15 Anti tip 16 Main wheel 17 Brakes If any of these parts are missing please contact your dealer Product configuration may vary between different co...

Page 10: ...n has integrated lumbar support and side support Push bow FOOT SUPPORT Universal or Angle adjustable foot support Height and angle adjustable foot plates Removable ARM SUPPORT Height and depth adjustable Removable HEAD SUPPORT Height depth and angle adjustable Removable Accessories Hip belts See chapter 5 Puncture proof wheels 12 16 and 24 with drumbrake See chapter 5 Different head support models...

Page 11: ...16 24 with drumbrake Abduction block The block reduces abduction Small 80mm width Medium 120mm width Large 140mm width Anti tip Anti tip with pedal Hemi cushion Freedom to move affected arm on required position 5 1 Assembling of hip belt Illustration 5 1 1 Pull the belt through the hole in the hip belt bracket Ill 5 1 1 Illustration 5 1 2 Thread the belt back through the belt clamp Ill 5 1 2 Illus...

Page 12: ...ick release bolt from the hub bushing lead it through the centre of the main wheel and into the hub bushing while pressing the knob in center To check that the main wheel is properly attached to the hub remove the finger from the central knob and pull at the main wheel If the main wheel doesn t lock don t use the wheelchair but contact your dealer Sand and sea water salt used for gritting in the w...

Page 13: ...ption below When the seat height is changed ensure that the front castors are placed so that the lower frame tube is parallel with the ground Check the position of the anti tip and readjust the brakes after moun ting the main wheels or changing the main wheel position 6 5 Back rest To mount the gas spring lift the push bow with one hand and lead the gas spring locking head into the plastic bracket...

Page 14: ...t hinge should also be mounted in the inner hole etc Ill 6 5 4 6 6 Seat depth adjustment If the seat depth should be adjusted at the rear loosen the locking bolt in the plastic bracket Ill 6 5 2 Find the required position for the locking head in the plastic bracket and remove the plastic plug from this hole Lock the back rest by pushing the locking bolt through the plastic bracket and the gas spri...

Page 15: ...Seat cushion The seat cushion is fixed on the wheelchair with velcro It is very important to place the cushion in the wheelchair before use The cushion cover is washable and reusable Follow the instruction on the back of the cushion for correct maintance and washing of the cushion 6 9 Foot supports Netti 4U comfort CE can be delivered with either Universal or Angle Adjustable foot support Universa...

Page 16: ...usted using the star wheel in center of the hinge point Ill 6 9 2 Loosening this star wheel enables you to adjust the foot support to the required angle Fix the angle by tightening the star screw Ill 6 9 2 Adjusting the angle Angle adjustable foot support The angle of the foot support can be adjusted using the star wheel in Ill 6 9 3 Loosening this star wheel enables you to adjust the foot support...

Page 17: ...pull the plastic lock on the right foot plate and place the lock over the bolt on the left foot plate To release the foot plate pull the plastic lock and lift the right foot plate up For outdoor use there should be a clearance of 4 5 cm between the foot plate and the ground Ill 6 9 7 While making the adjustment there must be no load on the foot plates Removing the foot support Pull the plastic loc...

Page 18: ... Lever for depth adjustment B Wheel for angle adjustment C Lever for height adjustment D Head support bracket Place the squared nut in the trace of the head support bracket as shown above Place the head support in the head support bracket The height and the depth of the head support is set to the required positions and tightened The head support bracket is fixed by tightening the four screws two b...

Page 19: ...rews diagonally Remember to release the levers when adjusting the head support If the head support stand does not fit the bracket perfectly the bracket is probably fixed too tight or unevenly After fitting the head support fix it properly by tightening the little set screw in the centre on top of the head support bracket using an Allen key If the head support seems to short in height it can be tur...

Page 20: ...upport up Ill 6 11 3 Adjusting the height of the arm support Untighten the screw on the arm support Ill 6 11 4 using a 4 mm Allen key Raise or lower stem Tighten the screw Ill 6 11 4 Never lift the chair holding onto the arm supports 6 12 Adjusting the brakes The brakes are freely adjustable along the frame tube To activate the brake push the handle forward Ill 6 12 1 Ill 6 12 1 To release the bra...

Page 21: ...at the wheelchair doesn t move The brakes are constructred as parking brakes and shall not be used as driving brakes Be aware of potential squeeze hazard between brake and tyre Drum brake If the wheelchair is mounted with 12 or 16 main wheels these will be equipped with drum brakes If the brake doesn t brake properly To adjust the wire on one or both sides adjust the foot screw 2 4 rounds out Then...

Page 22: ...leased when you press the lever 1 against the push handle It is locked with a spring and this will in this way be released It is extremely important that the parking brakes are locked when the user is left sitting in the wheelchair Don t leave the user in the wheel chair wihout to put the parking brake in function 6 13 Seat angle tilt The seat angle is regulated using the release handle mounted on...

Page 23: ...Angle the wheelchair backwards Balance the chair on the mainwheels and push it forward until the front castors are on the step Lift the push handles while pushing the chair onto the step Turn the anti tip downwards Users drive up a step backwards This technique is only useful if the step is very low It also depends on the clearance between the foot plates and the ground Check that the anti tip is ...

Page 24: ...g downhill Move the upper part of the body backwards to maintain balance of the chair Control the speed of the chair by clutching the push rims Do not use the brakes 7 5 Driving techniques Up stairs Always ask for assistance Never use escalators even if assisted by a companion With assistance backwards Check that the anti tip is turned up Pull the wheelchair backwards to the first step of the stai...

Page 25: ...ont of the frame Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto the foot supports Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto the armrests 7 7 Transfer Techniques for transfering to from the wheelchair should be practiced well with the persons involved Here we give some important advices for preparation of the chair With or without companion sideways Before transfer The wheelchair should be placed as close a...

Page 26: ...r arm supports Don t lift the wheelchair with a user in it 7 9 Push rim Netti 4U comfort CE is delivered with aluminium push rims as standard The material and distance to the main wheel influences the ability of the user to grip Contact your dealer to get information about push rims that fit your chair Alternative push rims may give a better grip but the friction may increase When using the hands ...

Page 27: ...sport in car If the head support is mounted correctly it is very stable but does not replace the need for an external neck support mounted in the car The chair is marked with stickers in 4 positions showing where to fix the straps Netti 4U comfort CE has been successfully tested according to the requirement of ISO 7176 19 using a combined wheelchair an occupant restraint system W120 DISR developed...

Page 28: ...nd and sea water salt used for gritting in the winter can damage the bearings of the front castors and main wheels Clean the wheelchair thouroughly after use Frequency Weekly Monthly Check defects damages E g breakage missing parts X Washing of wheelchair X Oiling of bearings X Washing of cushions X Check anti tip function X Check brake adjustment X Check tyre wear X As a rule of thumb use oil on ...

Page 29: ... main wheel hubs might be incorrectly mounted Clean the front castors and forks for dirt Too much weight over the front castors 6 4 The wheelchair is hard to turn Check that the front castors are not fixed too hard Clean the front castors and forks for dirt Check that the front castors are placed in correct position 6 3 6 3 The main wheels are difficult to take off and put on Clean and grease the ...

Page 30: ...let wear from changes in wheelchair assemlies or instutions not approved by Alu Rehab or by use of spare parts delivered or produced by third parties In such cases this guarantee shall be considered null and void 11 3 Claim Claim is to be addressed to the sales agent of the wheelchair Please note that sales documentation has to be filled in and signed correctly in order to document time and and pl...

Page 31: ...f this is the case the warranty given by Alu Rehab A S Norway will not be valid If any uncertainty about special fitting and adaptations please contact Alu Rehab A S 11 6 Combinations with other products Combinations of Netti and other products not manufactured by Alu Rehab A S Generally in these cases the CE mark of all the products involved will not be valid However Alu Rehab A S has made agreem...

Page 32: ... 56 cm 28 5 kg 50cm 42 5 50 cm 48 cm 68 cm 61 cm 29 0 kg Measured between skirt guards Measured from front of seat plate to back rest hinge Measured from from seat plate to top of back rest The weight is including main wheels front castors foot supports and arm supports No cushion Max user weight is 125 kg When mounting accessories such as power kit etc the weight of the accessories must be subtra...

Page 33: ...Language English Model Netti 4U comfort CE Version November 2010 ...

Page 34: ...UM0001GE UM0001GE Bedriftsvegen 23 NO 4353 Klepp Stasjon NORWAY Tel 47 51 78 62 20 Fax 47 51 78 62 21 E mail post alurehab com www alurehab com UM0001UK ...

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