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FOLDING WHEELCHAIR

Impuls ORTOform

S T A Y M O B I L E

Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for Impuls ORTOform

Page 1: ...1 FOLDING WHEELCHAIR Impuls ORTOform S T A Y M O B I L E OperatingManual...

Page 2: ...t adjustable armrest 21 3 2 6 Leg supports 22 3 2 6 1 Leg support with angle adjustment 774 1 22 3 2 6 2 Leg support with angle adjustment and length compensation 774 2 AL 23 3 2 6 3 Folding up the fo...

Page 3: ...nging or replacing driving wheels 36 3 2 12 8 Drum brake for carers 37 3 2 12 9 Adjustment of toggle joint brake 37 3 2 13 Swivel wheels 38 3 2 14 Tyres 38 4 Individual customisation 39 4 1 Seat depth...

Page 4: ...roduction Thank you for choosing a wheelchair from the IMPULS model range With its many design versions and acces sories Impuls ORTOform wheelchair sys tem can be adapted to suit your varying clinical...

Page 5: ...e over the obstacle Keep well clear of rail grooves rails and gully covers or similar sources of danger If not possible cross such obstacles at a right angle 90 Maintain a sufficient safety distance b...

Page 6: ...the wheelchair Before moving the upper part of the body far forwards whilst in the wheelchair increase the stability of the wheelchair by moving it rear wards until the steering wheels point forwards...

Page 7: ...13 12 Steering wheels forwards safe stability Transfer Lowering the legs Transfer with sliding board Bringing the wheelchair upright Climbing in Toilet use Climbing into the bath Crossing drops steps...

Page 8: ...shown in the follow ing illustrations may not be identical to those on your wheelchair The location and handling of the parts are neverthe less applicable to your Impuls ORTOform wheelchair model Eac...

Page 9: ...fitted 7 8 1 1 9 5 3 1 Impuls ORTOform The model shown in fig 5 and 6 is rep resentative of all Impuls ORTOform wheelchairs 1 Sliding handle 2 ORTOform Backrest 3 Armrest 4 ORTOform Seat 5 Lever for...

Page 10: ...back stiffen ing bar should be pushed outwards to the right fig 15 The halves of the stiffening bar are swiv elled down for the folding fig 16 15 16 1 3 2 2 30 mechanically adjust able backrest The ba...

Page 11: ...le locking To install the armrest push the diago nally positioned rear pin fig 17 into the corresponding opening then swivel it forwards into the corresponding opening until you hear the locking butto...

Page 12: ...leg support never touch the adjust ment mechanism with your free hand 1 3 2 6 Leg supports Attention Do not use the leg supports to lift or carry the wheelchair Locking the brakes prevents the wheelc...

Page 13: ...port inward outward Attention Leg supports which have been moved aside are automatically unlocked and can easily fall off Note this when handling e g transport Do not forget to check the correct funct...

Page 14: ...arkings indicating maxi mum extension Re tighten screw The tightening torque is 5 Nm 1 30 1 1 26 27 28 3 2 6 5 Removal of leg supports The leg supports can be detached in an upward direction fig 26 by...

Page 15: ...positions fig 36 Then tighten the clamping screw fig 37 36 3 37 2 2 1 33 32 3 2 3 2 6 9 Angle adjustment of foot plates 774 2 AL After removing the locking screw fig 32 pull out the teeth and set the...

Page 16: ...lips fig 43 1 43 1 3 2 7 Upholstered backrest The upholstered backrest must be de tached for folding fig 38 3 2 7 1 Detaching the uphol stered backrest Slacken the wing nut and then slide the securing...

Page 17: ...top Attention Each time the wheels are installed test the locking mechanism by pull ing pushing the driving wheel from the side fig 47 The full floating axle must be kept clean A functional fault may...

Page 18: ...oggle joint brake Activation of the toggle joint brake causes a brake bolt to press on the tyre fig 50 3 2 12 3 Drum brake Activation of the drum brake causes brake pads to press against the wheel hub...

Page 19: ...X 21 mm When adjustment is complete re tighten the clamping device screws Check that the braking effect of the tog gle joint brakes is equal and that the brakes are functioning correctly 54 1 55 X 51...

Page 20: ...me part fig 57 1 Attention Customised adjustment or modifi cation should only be carried out by an authorised dealer Any new adjustment may have an effect on performance 1 2 57 1 3 3 2 13 Swivel wheel...

Page 21: ...ed according to the po sition specified for the driving wheel Note Each time the position of the driving wheel is changed the castor control socket fig 59 must be reset 60 4 2 Seat height seat inclina...

Page 22: ...Optional accessories are not included in the standard scope of supply 5 1 Lap belt The lap belt is used for securing a per son sitting in the wheelchair Additional stabilisation of the sitting positi...

Page 23: ...ve been pulled up out of the locking device fig 68 68 65 1 2 5 2 2 Setting the height The stabiliser tube is height adjustable Loosen the locking screws fig 64 position the stabiliser tube fig 50 acco...

Page 24: ...nto the holder on the armrest fig 72 and secured using the locking screw fig 72 A left side or right side attachment is possible Loosening the locking screw fig 72 allows the tray to be swung to the s...

Page 25: ...or box spanner 1 x WW 8 mm 1 x WW 10 mm WW Wrench width 6 1 Care Upholstered seat backrest Clean the covers with warm water In the case of stubborn soiling the fabric can be washed with a stand ard wa...

Page 26: ...ating con ditions If they can still turn the brakes must be repaired by an au thorized specialist workshop Check toggle joint brake for wear Move brake lever sideways There should not be excessive pla...

Page 27: ...ould you have any questions or require assistance please consult your ORTOPE DIA dealer who has been trained at our factory in accordance with our guide lines and can give advice as well as car ry out...

Page 28: ...t by an authorised dealer and only original ORTOPEDIA spare parts may be used for such repair maintenance The products are subject to technical improvement and design modification This document corres...

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