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CAUTION

Warnings about potential 
dangers with the risk of injury of 
the user or accompanying person. 

NOTE

Valuable tips and tricks to help 
you use your wheelchair.

ATTENTION

Warning about potential dangers 
that might damage or destroy the 
product.

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DIETZ GmbH  /  Operating instructions standard wheelchair CANEO_B  /  Version 2.0.1. EN

01 INFORMATION

INTENDED PURPOSE

The CANEO_B wheelchair has been designed for indoor and outdoor 
use. It can be self-propelled by the patient or used with an accompany-
ing person to support. 

In two variants, the CANEO_B is designed for a maximum load of 130 kg 
or 140 kg. This specification can be checked on the serial number sticker 
placed on the crossbar / frame. 

INDICATION

Inability to walk or severely pronounced walking disability due to

 

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Paralysis

 

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Loss of limbs

 

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Limb  defect / deformation

 

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Joint contracture / joint damage (not on both arms)

 

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Other diseases

CONTRAINDICATION

Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of

 

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False sensations

 

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Severe disequilibrium

 

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Loss of limbs on both arms 

 

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Joint contracture / joint damage on both arms

 

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Inability to sit

 

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Impaired or inadequate vision

01 INFORMATION

SYMBOLS

Different symbols are used in this manual to give 
you warnings about potential dangers and help-
ful advice for the daily use of your wheelchair.

Summary of Contents for CANEO B

Page 1: ...Standard wheelchair Operating instructions Version 2 0 1 EN ...

Page 2: ...tructions carefully before first using the wheel chair They contain important safety instructions and valuable tips on correctly using and caring for the wheelchair If you have any questions or require addi tional information please contact the specialist retailer which supplied the wheelchair to you These operating instructions contain all of the instructions necessary for ad justing and operatin...

Page 3: ...nd slowing down the wheelchair with the push rims 22 4 6 Locking brakes 23 4 7 Braking by an accompanying person optional 24 4 8 Anti tip wheels optional 25 4 9 Tilting aids 25 4 10 Transporting and folding together 26 4 11 Safety belt optional 27 05 Adjustments for individual settings Important note about the adjustments 28 5 1 Locking brakes 28 5 2 Drum brakes optional 29 5 3 Armrests 29 5 4 Sea...

Page 4: ... for a maximum load of 130 kg or 140 kg This specification can be checked on the serial number sticker placed on the crossbar frame INDICATION Inability to walk or severely pronounced walking disability due to w w Paralysis w w Loss of limbs w w Limb defect deformation w w Joint contracture joint damage not on both arms w w Other diseases CONTRAINDICATION Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the...

Page 5: ... settings and adjustments that can be done without tools In chapter 05 Adjustments for individual settings from page 28 you can find information about more complex settings to adjust the wheelchair to your special requirements Some of these adjustments may only be carried out by trained service personnel SCOPE OF DELIVERY On receipt of the wheelchair please immediately check to make sure that the ...

Page 6: ... In this folowing chapter you can find some information about how to set up and use your wheelchair You can find information about simple settings and adjustments that can be done without any tools Information about more complex adjustments like seat height etc can be found in chapter 05 Adjustments for individual settings from page 28 CAUTION Risk of trapping When folding and unfolding your wheel...

Page 7: ...r apart with both your hands Make sure that the crossbar engages properly in its sideframe brackets 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 3 2 Back upholstery Pull the backupholstery lid to the rear under side of the seat and secure it with the Velcro strap the gap between the backrest and the seat surface is now closed 3 3 Leg rests Hook the leg supports in and swivel them for wards The leg rest will then cli...

Page 8: ...e axle and hold the hub with four fingers Then pull the rear wheel out of the axle mounting To connect the rear wheels press the quick re lease axle button with your thumb again Now insert the axle into the axle mounting the quick release axle will engage automatically NOTE Push the quick release button while engaging the wheels The axle wheel will engage a lot easier ATTENTION After connecting th...

Page 9: ...eneath the seat and fasten the Velcro straps to secure it there Carry the procedure out in the opposite se quence to increase the seat depth 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 3 7 Lower leg length The setting is correct when your upper legs are horizontal with your feet positioned on the foot plates To adjust release the adjustment screw one quarter of a turn and pull the locking ...

Page 10: ...ll 04 DRIVE MODE Getting into your wheelchair 1 Take off the leg rests see chapter 4 4 2 If possible place the wheelchair s rear wheels against a wall to avoid any roll off 3 Apply both locking brakes 4 Place yourself in front of the wheelchair Then carefully move back wards until your legs touch the seat 5 Now grab the armrest with your hands 6 You can now sit down slowly and safely 7 Put the leg...

Page 11: ...foot plates up to make entering and exiting easier The foot plates must be folded up to save space when folding the wheelchair together 04 DRIVE MODE 4 4 Swivelling away and detaching the leg rests To remove the leg rests first fold the foot plates up Now pull the locking lever orange and swivel the leg support outwards The leg support can now be detached up wards Carry the procedure out in the op...

Page 12: ...fist To slow down the wheelchair control the push rim by letting it slide through your hand CAUTION During hard braking manoeuvres the pushrims can become quite hot 04 DRIVE MODE 4 6 Locking brake The locking brake enables the user to park the wheelchair securely Actuate the locking brake tyre brake when stationary To do this push the lever forwards until it stops independently The wheelchair is n...

Page 13: ...e simultaneously Using only one side will make the chair very hard to manoeuvre CAUTION In models without an optional drum brake the accompanying person must be physically and mentally able to stop the wheelchair busing his own strength The locking brake is then available as a parking brake 04 DRIVE MODE 4 8 Anti tip wheels optional The optional anti tip wheels prevent the wheelchair from tipping ...

Page 14: ...cover up from the centre the wheelchair subsequently folds together auto matically To unfold the wheelchair refer to the instruc tions under 05 Adjustments for individu al settings from page 28 NOTE The CANEO_B is tested according to ISO 7176 19 and can be used as a seat in a passenger car 04 DRIVE MODE 4 11 Safety belt optional An optional safety belt can be installed This secures and stabilises ...

Page 15: ... install the brake in a recess further forwards or to the rear CAUTION Brake adjustment should be carried out by trained specialists If you have sufficient experience however you may also carry this work out yourself Incorrectly adjusted brakes may have life threatening consequences 05 ADJUSTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS 5 2 Drum brake optional The braking power of the drum brakes can be ad justed...

Page 16: ...essitates readjustment of the brakes 05 ADJUSTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS 5 5 Extending the wheelbase Moving the rear wheels backwards increases the distance between wheels and therefore also the stability of the wheelchair Moving the rear wheels forwards will increase the ma noeuvrability of your wheelchair but make the chair less stable To alter the wheelbase first remove the rear wheels Then ...

Page 17: ...f the seat tube front to back Seat width Total width from outer edges of the seat tubes left to right Back height Total height from seat upholstery to upper edge of back upholstery Seat depth Seat width Back height 06 TECHNICAL DATA Front seat height Total height from ground to front upper edge of the seat tube Rear seat height Total height from ground to rear upper edge of the seat tube Lower leg...

Page 18: ...ded cm 31 Overall length without leg rests cm 81 Armrest height cm 23 Armrest width cm 6 Armrest length cm 32 37 Lower leg length cm 42 51 in steps of 1 5 cm Rear wheels inch 24 1 8 Front wheels inch 7 1 Tipping stability degree up to 10 Max user weight kg 130 140 Weight kg 18 4 18 8 19 5 19 8 Materials Steel frame high quality plastic covers 06 TECHNICAL DATA C checked E exchanged R repaired When...

Page 19: ...cohol or other substances which influence attentiveness or physical and mental receptiveness t t Please note that the risk of tipping over may be increased due to shifts in balance as a result of body movement or loading the wheelchair t t It is vital to use ramps to overcome obstacles t t If they cannot be bypassed ruts rails or similar obstacles should be crossed at right angles 90 t t A risk of...

Page 20: ... clean If it is soiled it can be cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instructions If it is damaged contact your specialist retailer w w That all moving parts run smoothly and function without noise Squeaking noises indicate damage and should be checked by the specialist retailer w w That all threaded and riveted connections are undamaged CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER The wheelchair s frame pa...

Page 21: ...es refer to all product defects which are verifiably attrib utable to material or manufacturing flaws The warranty period is 24 months as of receipt of notification of readiness for shipping but following delivery at the latest Damage which has occurred due to nat ural wear intent and negligent or improper operation or usage is ex cluded from the warranty obligation This also applies to the use of...

Page 22: ...lding together 26 Foot plates 14 Forwarding 40 10 INDEX G Getting in 18 19 Getting out 18 19 I Indication 6 Intended purpose 6 L Labels 39 Leg rests 13 Liability 41 Locking brake 23 28 Lower leg length 17 Lumbar angle 34 M Maintenance log 35 P Product description 8 Propelling the wheelchair 22 R Rear wheels 15 Responsiblity 41 Reusing 40 S Safety belt 27 Safety instructions 36 Scope of delivery 8 ...

Page 23: ...sgezeichnet Product group Manual wheelchair Product Standard wheelchair User s manual Version 2 0 1 EN State 11 2015 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 Pictures and Illustrations in this user manual may differ from the actual product ...

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