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Seat height, front: 

Total height, floor to upper edge of seat tube, front

Seat height, rear: 

Total height, floor to upper edge of seat tube, rear

Lower leg length: 

 

Total length, upper edge of foot plate (middle) to upper edge of leg 
rest holder

NOTE

The dimensions measured at 
textile components (e.g., back 
height) are guidelines with a 
tolerance of approx. +/-1 cm. 

Seat height, rear

Lower leg length

Seat height, front

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06 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

06 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Summary of Contents for AS[01]

Page 1: ...AS 01 adaptive wheelchair Operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

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Page 3: ...Date 10 2016 LA RP DIETZ GmbH Reutäckerstraße 12 76307 Karlsbad Tel 49 7248 9186 0 Fax 49 7248 9186 86 info dietz reha de www dietz reha de 2016 DIETZ GmbH In certain circumstances the images in these operating instructions may deviate from the product delivered Date 10 2016 Version 1 1 3 EN 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AS 01 ...

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Page 5: ...g instructions carefully before you begin to use your new AS 01 They contain important notes that will allow you to use the wheelchair s technical advantages to the fullest extent You will also receive information related to the operational and traffic rela ted safety of your adaptive wheelchair and find out how to retain as much of its value as possible If you require more information on product ...

Page 6: ...he wheelchair 15 3 3 Attaching the leg rests 16 3 4 Foot rests Foot plate 17 3 5 Adjusting the back straps 18 3 6 Changing the seat depth 18 3 7 Changing the push handle height 19 3 8 Swivelling the side pieces upward optional 20 3 9 Removing and attaching the rear wheels 21 04 Using the wheelchair 4 1 Sitting down and getting up 22 4 2 Using the handrails to propel and stop the wheelchair 24 4 3 ...

Page 7: ...ar wheel camber 36 5 9 Setting the front seat height 38 5 10 Assembling the caster arms at the top or bottom setting the front seat height 42 5 11 Setting the caster angle 44 5 12 Setting the wheel lock 46 06 Technical documentation How we at DIETZ take measurements 48 Dimensions and weight 50 Maintenance log 51 07 Safety instructions Safety instructions 52 08 Notes on use Notes on care 54 Namepla...

Page 8: ...oad Indication This wheelchair supports individuals who are unable to walk or have a severe walking disability due to w w Paralysis w w Loss of limbs w w Defective deformed limbs w w Joint contractures joint damage not on both arms w w Other illnesses Counter indication This wheelchair may not be used in the event of t t Sensory disorders t t Severe vertigo t t Loss of limbs on both arms t t Joint...

Page 9: ...ION Alerts you to possible damage due to improper operation or use NOTE Here you will receive tips and advice that make it easier to use the wheelchair functions ICONS AND SYMBOLS These symbols mark text passages that are hel pful for the use and operation of the product in daily life 01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 9 ...

Page 10: ...epare the wheelchair for use and how to use it In chapter 03 Commissioning you will find explanations of all the setting options you can make without tools to adjust the wheelchair to sa tisfy your needs In chapter 05 Settings from page 27 you will find explanation on the more complex settings such as seat height angle etc for optimal adjustment Scope of delivery n n Wheelchair corresponding to th...

Page 11: ...enabling it to be optimally adjusted to the user Basic components Foot rest Foot plate Leg rests Caster arms Caster Side piece with clothing guard and wheel cover Thru axle Drive wheel Wheel lock Handrails Drive wheel adapter plate Push handle optionally with brake lever for accompanying person ...

Page 12: ...12 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 13: ...g chapter you will find notes on how to unfold the wheelchair and pre pare it for use You will also find explanations of all the setting options you can make without tools to adjust the wheelchair to optimally satisfy your needs You will find explanations on more complex settings such as seat height angle etc in chapter 05 Settings from page 27 13 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 14: ...automatically When the wheelchair is completely unfolded please verify that both seat tubes are correctly seated in their intended holders Next put the back pad in place and close the Velcro on the other side at the lower end of the back 14 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 15: ...f the back pad beneath the seat NOTE The back pad can remain on the wheelchair and must not be removed completely Now grasp the centre of the seat pad at the front and back Pull upward The wheelchair will now fold itself automatically 15 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 16: ... of the leg rest into its intended holder Now swivel the leg rest to the front in the direc tion of travel You will hear and feel it snap into place 16 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 17: ...Swivel the foot rests or foot plate optional downward to put them in the correct position Depending on the installation side the foot plate can be swivelled upward towards the left or the right 17 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 18: ...ble sitting position Replace the back pad 3 6 Changing the seat depth First release the Velcro strap at the bottom front of the seat pad and then the strap from the seat tubes at the sides Now you can push the strap to the rear under neath the seat This will raise the seat 3 cm 18 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 19: ... Changing the push handle height optional Turn the T screws once or twice to loosen it Now pull or push the push handle to the required height and re tighten the T screws 19 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 20: ... the locking lever slightly upward The side piece is no longer locked and you can swivel the complete side piece to the rear upward You will hear and feel it automatically lock into place again if you push the side piece back downward into the starting position 20 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 21: ...e the rear wheel lock Now you can easily pull the rear wheel to the outside and off NOTE Press and hold the locking button when you attach the rear wheels to make the thru axle easier to insert CAUTION After attaching the wheels always verify that the lock has correctly engaged 21 03 COMMISSIONING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 22: ...euvre to a greater or lesser extent To sit down in your wheelchair and get up again easily and safely please proceed as follows NOTE Place the back of the wheelchair against a stable wall This ensures that the wheelchair cannot slip away on smooth surfaces 04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 22 DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 23: ... to grasp the arm rests and use them as sup ports 6 You can slowly and safely lower yourself into the wheelchair 7 Next you can swivel the two leg rests towards the front in the di rection of movement Make sure that you hear the clicking noise when the leg rests lock into place 8 Use your feet to fold the two two foot rests downward and place your feet on the foot rests Getting up Proceed in rever...

Page 24: ...nds and turn the wheel towards the front or back Place your hand on the handrail with the thumb in the direction of movement and form a fist with your fingers that encloses the handrail To stop let the handrail glide through your hand in a controlled manner WARNING The handrails can become very hot after longer braking manoeuvres 04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 24 DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair oper...

Page 25: ...ition To release the brake pull the lever upward NOTE Always lock both brakes since one side is not enough to keep the wheelchair safely in place Never use the wheel lock to stop the wheelchair when it is in use always use your hands on the handrails to stop This way you are better able to carry out a safe braking manoeuvre 04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 25 ...

Page 26: ...e small locking lever upward It will engage in the highest position Pull the brake level upward to automatically release the lock and with it the brake NOTE Always brake with the same strength on both sides otherwise the wheelchair will pull towards one side and become difficult to manoeuvre 04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 26 DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 27: ...ds Making the settings on a wheelchair is complicated work because some of them are technically sophisticated and require thorough knowledge of the needs of the individual user This is why we recommend allowing a specialist to make these types of settings If changes in the user s clinical picture re quire different settings for example please contact your specialist retailer and ask them to adjust...

Page 28: ...w A and positi on the arm rest at the height you require To change your length selection desk or long completely remove the arm rest turn it 180 and insert it on the opposite side Insert screw A again and tighten it A 28 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 29: ...ain manually B C 5 3 Changing the foot rest foot plate angle optional Turn screw C several times to loosen it Now you can adjust the foot rest angle Tighten the screw again CAUTION Observe the hole pattern in the foot rest tube If the screw does not engage in one of the intended holes the screw connection is not guaranteed to be safe and the leg rest may be damaged 29 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL AD...

Page 30: ...our needs Insert the screws and the spacer sleeve again and tighten them 15 5 D D WARNING Please consider that a positive back angle 10 15 signifi cantly increases the risk of tipping In this case we strongly recom mend tipping sleeves 30 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 31: ... one of two positions 3 cm To do this loosen Allen screw E at the top of the back tube or theT screw for changing the height of adjustable push handles Now move the back pad to the required position insert the screw and tighten E 31 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 32: ... the thru axle bushing screw connection Now insert the bushing at the requi red position in the row of holes WARNING Avoid setting the rear seat height higher than the front seat height If you do this increases the risk that the wheelchair user will fall forward out of the wheelchair 32 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 ...

Page 33: ...E Factors such as the seat angle tyres camber etc have an impact on the seat height For this reason the values listed are guidelines with a tolerance of approx 1 cm 33 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 34: ...ge passive 2 cm is at the rear To change the position of the rear wheel move the adapter plate forward or backward To achie ve half steps switch the plates from left to right and turn them 180 WARNING The position of the rear wheels has an enormous influence on the wheelchair s tipping stability Tipping sleeves must be used for active rear wheel positions 34 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT D...

Page 35: ...ase extension and is recommended for use with lower leg amputations or electric auxiliary drives for increased backward tipping stability 8 cm for highly responsive handling for experienced wheelchair users 35 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 36: ...ge the wheel camber loosen screws F and G at the connection plate to the back tube Remove the two plastic half moons Now you can swivel the entire rear wheel adapter plate to the outside or the inside Now insert the two half moons and screws F on the opposite side G F F 36 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 37: ... plates are marked with the numbers I 2 x II and III As soon as all 4 plates are in the correct posi tions insert all screws G again and tighten them Now tighten the lower clamping screws F CAUTION It is important to mount the plates at the correct positions in accordance with the camber angle since otherwise the frame will warp 37 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 38: ...e front wheel 125 mm 175 mm The setting is made using different holes in the wheel fork and exchanging the caster arms from right to left This enables the caster arm to be mounted in a higher or lower position 38 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 39: ...at angle tyres etc have an impact on the seat height For this reason the values listed are guidelines with a tolerance of approx 1 cm Caster arm bottom Caster arm top Exchange caster arm top bottom see no 5 10 39 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 40: ...is reason the values listed are guidelines with a tolerance of approx 1 cm Wheel size 6 15 cm Caster arm bottom Caster arm top Exchange caster arm top bottom see no 5 10 40 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 3 EN ...

Page 41: ...at angle tyres etc have an impact on the seat height For this reason the values listed are guidelines with a tolerance of approx 1 cm Caster arm bottom Caster arm top Exchange caster arm top bottom see no 5 10 41 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 42: ...et the caster arms from left to right first disassemble the front wheels and the wheel forks Next loosen the 3 fastening screws on the inner side of the frame Allen 4 mm Now you can re move the cover and pull the caster arm off to the outside Do not lose the supporting plate in the process Now remove the screw for setting the angle completely and re insert it in the opposite direc tion Supporting ...

Page 43: ...s provided 2 x long 1 x short to tighten it Next install the wheel forks and front wheels in the required positions For the wheel position corresponding to the required front seat height see no 5 9 Now return the caster angle to the upright posi tion in accordance with no 5 11 Supporting plate CAUTION Do not lose the supporting plate in the process and ensure that it is re inserted in the correct ...

Page 44: ...only for compensating for the seat inclination A caster angle that deviates from 90 will always negatively affect the wheel chair handling To set the caster angle turn the 3 screws on the inner side of the frame several times to loosen them Now you can put a 5 mm Allen spanner through the hole at the bottom of the caster housing and adjust the angle by turning Next tighten all 3 screws again 44 05...

Page 45: ...90 NOTE For precision settings we recommend using a 90 try square 45 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 46: ... is equipped with pneumatic tyres ensure that they are pumped to the correct air pressure level 14 mm NOTE The tyre pressure has a strong effect on the brake function If the pressure is too low the brakes may not function The recommended tyre pressure is indicated on the tyre sidewalls 46 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT DIETZ GmbH AS 01 adaptive wheelchair operating instructions Version 1 1 ...

Page 47: ...ove the brake carrier until you have created the required distance Next tighten the two screws again Depending on the position of the rear wheel the support blocks of the cross strut may also need to be moved in order to po sition the brakes correctly NOTE If the seat is low it may be necessary to orient the brake carrier toward the front before installing it 47 05 SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTME...

Page 48: ...measurements listed in these instructions are to be understood within the framework of the DIETZ system of measurement Seat depth Total length front edge to the rear edge of the seat tube Seat width Total width outer edge to outer edge of the seat tube Back height Total height upper edge of the seat tube to the upper edge of the seat pad Seat depth Seat width Back height 48 06 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTAT...

Page 49: ...r edge of seat tube rear Lower leg length Total length upper edge of foot plate middle to upper edge of leg rest holder NOTE The dimensions measured at textile components e g back height are guidelines with a tolerance of approx 1 cm Seat height rear Lower leg length Seat height front 49 06 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION ...

Page 50: ...15 Push handle height cm 86 98 depending on back height optional 10 cm adjustable Total width cm Seat width 20 Total width folded cm 28 with wheels 30 with wheels and TB Total height cm Max 98 at back height of 50 Total length with leg rests cm Seat depth 45 cm Total length without leg rests cm Seat depth 33 cm Arm rest height cm 22 26 Arm rest width cm 6 Arm rest length cm 25 Desk 35 Long usable ...

Page 51: ...l lock Accompaniment brake level Push handle Side piece complete Seat material Back material Casters Drive wheels Tyre pressure Tyre casing Handrails Frame Who MAINTENANCE LOG CAUTION We recommend that you have your wheelchair inspected by your specialist retailer at least once every year ...

Page 52: ...on direct contact For this reason cover these parts or avoid exposing the wheelchair to direct sunlight t t The wheelchair may not be used to transport several individuals or loads this violates its intended use t t It is intended to transport one person only who is seated on the seat provided t t Never use the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or other substances that can influence your a...

Page 53: ... properly t t On public roads observe the traffic regulations t t Whenever possible wear light coloured conspicuous clothing The other people on the road will be able to see you better t t Do not use a high pressure cleaner aggressive or caustic chemicals or scouring additives to clean the wheel chair t t Always remember that there is a risk of fingers or other parts of the body getting caught in ...

Page 54: ...ry NAMEPLATES WARNINGS The nameplates and warning signs on the wheelchair must remain legible Please ask your specialist retailer to replace illegible or missing signs imme diately The nameplate is an important means of identifying the product It must remain on the wheelchair SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is the most important characteristic for unique product identification It is located below ...

Page 55: ...RE USE Please give the new user or the specialist retailer all of the technical docu ments required for safe use in the event that your wheelchair is to be shared or re used Before re use a specialist retailer must clean and disinfect the wheelchair inspect it for damage and approve it WARNING Safe disinfection cannot be guaranteed for padding with seams We recommend replacing the back and seat pa...

Page 56: ...unintended operation or use is excluded from the warranty obligation The same applies to the use of unsuitable care agents and lubricating oils or greases The completed guarantee section see below must be submitted with all comp laints DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY In sole responsibility Dietz GmbH declares the conformity of the wheelchair AS 01 with the provision in EU Directive 93 42 for Medical Pro...

Page 57: ...etz Reha Produkte GmbH is liable only if the products have been used under the conditions specified and for the purposes specified We recom mend that you handle the products properly and care for them in accordan ce with the instructions Dietz Reha Produkte GmbH is not liable for any damage caused by components and replacement parts of which Dietz Reha Produkte GmbH did not approve Repairs must be...

Page 58: ...ster 11 Changing the foot plate angle 29 Changing the foot rest angle 29 Changing the seat depth 18 Cover caster 42 43 Cross strut 47 D Declaration of conformity 56 DIETZ system of measurement 48 Dimensions 50 Disposal 55 Drive wheel 11 32 E Electric auxiliary drive 35 F Folding the wheelchair 15 Foot plate 11 17 Foot rest 11 17 23 G Getting up 22 Guarantee 56 H Handrails 11 25 I Indication 8 Inte...

Page 59: ...ar seat height 32 Setting the rear wheel camber 36 Setting the rear wheel position 34 Side frame 47 Side piece 11 20 Sitting down 22 Slowing down the wheelchair 24 Structure of the AS 01 11 Supporting plate 43 Supporting plate caster 42 43 Swivelling the side pieces upward 20 T Technical documentation 48 Thru axle 11 21 32 Transfer sideways 20 Tread depth 53 Tyre pressure 46 Tyres 33 39 40 41 U Un...

Page 60: ... Item no 911309 Date 10 2016 LA RP DIETZ GmbH Reutäckerstraße 12 76307 Karlsbad Tel 49 7248 9186 0 Fax 49 7248 9186 86 info dietz reha de www dietz reha de 2016 DIETZ GmbH In certain circumstances the images in these operating instructions may deviate from the product delivered Date 10 2016 Version 1 1 3 EN ...

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