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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

FENICE

OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29

35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy

Tel. +39 049 9325733 Fax +39 049 9325734

[email protected] - www.offcarr.com

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Page 1: ...1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FENICE OFF CARR S r l Via Dell Artigianato II 29 35010 Villa del Conte PD Italy Tel 39 049 9325733 Fax 39 049 9325734 offcarr offcarr com www offcarr com ...

Page 2: ...T ADJUSTMENT 15 3 10 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSHING HANDLES 15 3 11 BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT 16 3 12 FOOTPLATE TO SEAT DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT 16 3 13 BRAKE SETUP AND MAINTENANCE 17 4 ANTI TIP DEVICES 18 5 1 USE OF THE REVOLVING ANTI TIP DEVICE 18 5 2 ADJUSTMENT OF THE ANTI TIP DEVICE 19 5 2 1 Adjustment through the rotation of the support plate 19 5 2 2 Anti tip device terminal adjustment 19 5 UNBALANC...

Page 3: ...following UNI EN ISO 9001 2015 regulations and a Medical device Quality management system following UNI EN ISO 13485 2016 regulations OFF CARR products meet the the MDR 2017 745 requirements Before using or making adjustments on this device carefully read the content of this instruction manual If needed please contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer at the following address OFF CARR s r l...

Page 4: ... wheelchair Other details are made with composite materials such as carbon fibre titanium aluminium or steel alloys Various frame colours are available and can be combined with various coloured anodized accessories and details sets The seat upholstery 3 and the backrest 5 are usually made with black nylon cloth The backrest can be also made with breathable material to increase the customer comfort...

Page 5: ... fibre sideguards 12 or with optional aluminium or composite polymer sideguards as chosen on the order form The wheelchair can be also configured with L shaped tip up armrests or detachable ones with an adjustable high from 22 up to 28 cm The brake devices 14 are available in standard or scissor model and are adjustable to counterbalance different wheel sizes and different wheel setups The wide an...

Page 6: ...lified personnel both to evaluate the suitability of the product and to provide the correct instructions to the user 2 1 Back rest opening folding OPENING Pull on the back rest until the rear locks reach their locking places FOLDING Pull the string to un lock the back rest and push it down ...

Page 7: ...the axle button pressed pull out the wheel from the hub still holding down the axle button insert it into the hub on the frame of the wheelchair check the efficiency of the engagement by trying to pull out the wheel without pressing the button and making sure it does not come off For safety reasons it is important to repeat this test every time that for transport or maintenance reasons the rear wh...

Page 8: ...g To ensure the efficiency of the brakes it is necessary to maintain the proper tyre pressure and check frequently the wear of the clamping elements Pushing brake OFF position Pushing brake ON position Pulling brake OFF position Pulling brake ON position Scissor brake OFF position Scissor brake ON position 2 5 Checking the accessories Any accessory required at the time of the setup of the wheelcha...

Page 9: ...the A screws The operations always have to be performed symmetrically both on right and left side Changing the seat depth also changes the position of rear wheel axle The further the rear wheels axes are assembled the more active and agile the wheelchair becomes but at the same time the stability is reduced The more the rear wheel axes are assembled to the back the more stable the wheelchair is bu...

Page 10: ...y both on right and left side Pay attention to the proper camber adjustments before fixing tightly the wheel bushes see par 3 6 connect again the wheels to the chair checking the proper assembly see par 2 2 changing the gravity centre is an operation that always has to be performed symmetrically Be sure to choose the same position in both wheel bushes on the back of the frame Asymmetrical combinat...

Page 11: ... fork perpendicularity see par 3 7 the proper camber of the rear wheel see par 3 6 and the positioning of the parking brakes see par 3 13 3 4 Front seat height adjustment The front wheelchair height can be set 1 By changing the diameter of the front wheels 2 By choosing a different position of the wheel on the fork 3 By changing the fork shaft different length Changing the diameter of the front wh...

Page 12: ...pletely unscrew one of the D screws and remove the E pin on the side of the non removed D screw being careful to where the F spacers are if necessary change the wheel position the wheel hole at the same level of the most suitable fork hole insert the E pin being careful not to move the F spacers from their original positioning fix the D screw Be sure to choose the same position for both castors As...

Page 13: ... with a new one with the desired camber place the camber bush with the camber in the correct direction and with the two flat surfaces approximately perpendicular to the ground insert the rear wheels and check the distances between them d1 and d2 measured on the front and on the back at the level of the hub as shown in the figure d1 and d2 have to be equal check the c distance from frame to wheel a...

Page 14: ... back in place Note the two eccentric nuts have different profiles The upper nut with round profile allows a continuous adjustment of the plate perpendicularity In the lower position the hexagonal profile eccentric nut is assembled It is suggested to rotate it only when the rotation of the upper nut on its own is not enough to reach the correct position 3 8 Back rest tilt adjustment FENICE wheelch...

Page 15: ...operly close the belts with the correct tension and fold the upholstery cover over see par 3 11 The same method can be also followed if the pushing handles are height adjustable The same procedure can be also followed to change the extended backrest tubes when the wheelchair is set up without pushing handles 3 10 Height adjustable pushing handles If the wheelchair is equipped with height adjustabl...

Page 16: ...e length of cover in excess The V belts adjusting the backrest tension cannot be excessively tight in order to avoid deforming the shape of the wheelchair frame 3 12 Footplate to seat distance adjustment The telescopic footplate support is inserted into the front frame of the wheelchair and secured through the U screw unscrew and remove the U screws remove the foot rest from the frame unscrew the ...

Page 17: ... support to the wheelchair frame Classic brake move the brake on its support until the knurled pin is about 10 mm far from the tyre maintaining the knurled pin perpendicular to the tyre properly tighten the W screws if the knurled pin appears worn in the contact area with the tyre it is possible to turn it to find a better contact area or to change it with a new one Scissor brakes put the brake in...

Page 18: ...es Never use the anti tip wheels as transit wheels 5 1 Use of the revolving anti tip device When not in use the anti tip wheel is positioned under the frame To activate the anti tip device it is necessary to push it downwards and rotate it to the back until it is locked in the correct position ...

Page 19: ...ove the B screw move the telescopic end terminal until the small wheel is in the correct position insert the B screw and fix it properly 5 Unbalancing system On FENICE wheelchair it is possible to assemble the unbalance pedal It may be necessary to help assistants to overcome steps or to facilitate the movement on gravel The unbalancing pedal is connected to the frame using the holes available on ...

Page 20: ...e L type armrest can be heightened of 2 or 4 cm to increase the comfort of the user to do this remove the B screw select the desired height and insert the screw previously removed properly tighten the B screw The armrest can be detached as follow unscrew without removing the C wing screws detach the armrest by pulling it up Remember to fix the C wing screw when the armrest is positioned on the whe...

Page 21: ...ed personnel Following there are some suggestions for a correct use of the wheelchair also aimed to maintain over time the characteristics of safety and durability The brakes have only a parking purpose and should never be used as service brakes to slow down the wheelchair in motion To ensure the efficiency of the brakes maintain the tyres properly inflated and check quarterly the knurled locking ...

Page 22: ...partial immersion of the frame Keeping the wheelchair clean enhances its efficiency The wheelchair can include among its parts some chromed metal components In case of allergy to chromium do not use the device and inform the supplier for the required substitutions if not already specified in the order form Please notify the company if allergies or other similar problems due to contact with materia...

Page 23: ...s to the frame The gap between wheels and sideguards or brakes could be lower than 2 5 cm Be careful not to put your fingers between the wheels and side guards or brakes to avoid injury To keep the wheelchair efficient and maintain its safety requirements is suggested to perform regularly a maintenance program Poor maintenance and improper use of the device can cause damage or injury to the user o...

Page 24: ... comfortable position Quarterly Check the tightness of the rear wheel support plate screws Check the tightness of the front fork support screws Check the wear of the front wheels Check the efficiency of the bearings on the rear and front wheels and on the front fork support plates Check the efficiency of the brakes Lubricate moving parts such as quick release axles and bearings It is suggested to ...

Page 25: ...o further processing visually inspect the cleanliness of the complete device disinfect the wheelchair using alcohol 70 90 be sure it is completely dry before to proceed with other operations UPHOLSTERY In case of the user remain the same before and after the cleaning treatment wash rinse dry and disinfect the upholstery using the same process used for the frame be sure the upholstery are completel...

Page 26: ...n to preserve the warranty validity o Parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered by the warranty unless wear is caused by evident manufacturing fault o During the warranty period OFFCARR may proceed at its own discretion to change or to repair the faulty parts o The warranty does not cover damage due to negligence carelessness misuse or by incorrect maintenance performed by non authoriz...

Page 27: ...forwarder Once these checks have been carried out place again the wheelchair in its packing until it is used and keep it in a dry place Do not place any objects over the packaging box 16 Materials differentiation These wheelchairs are made of Aluminium alloy Al 5754 Al6082 Al6061 Al2017 steel AISI303 Titanium ASTM B 337 83 GR 2 stainless still Carbon fibre polyurethane epoxy resins other composite...

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