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1 Foreword

INFORMATION

Last update: 2015-03-18

Please read this document carefully before using the product.

Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the product.

Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.

Please keep this document in a safe place.

INFORMATION

You can request this document as a PDF file from the Customer Care Center (CCC) at [email protected] or
from the manufacturer's service department (see inside back cover or back page for addresses).

It is possible to increase the display size of the PDF document.

Initial  adjustments  to  the  product  were  made  according  to  the  order  form.  Nevertheless,  fine  adjustment  may  be
required and settings may have to be made according to the medical conditions or the user's requirements. 
These instructions for use provide the information necessary for adjusting the settings. This work should be closely
coordinated with the user.

Please note the following:

The instructions for use (qualified personnel) are intended only for qualified personnel and remain with them. 

The  operation  of  the  product  and  functionality  of  the  options  are  described  in  the  instructions  for  use  (user).
These instructions for use must be given to the user.

Children and youths must be instructed in the use of the product by you or an attendant using the instructions
for use (user).

The manufacturer recommends checking the product settings regularly in order to assure an optimum fit over
the long term. A review is required every six months for children and youths in particular.

The installation and retrofitting of all optional components are generally described in the service manual.

2 Application

2.1 Intended Use

The wheelchair is intended exclusively for the adaptation of seating shells and other orthopaedic seating systems
for  people  who  are  unable  to  walk  or  have  walking  impediments.  It  can  be  operated  either  by  the  user  or  by  an
attendant.
The product can be used indoors and outdoors. In order to provide an optimised, individual fitting, it is adjustable
and/or adaptable.
The product may only be used with the options which are listed in the product order form.
The Otto Bock warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified conditions and for the
intended purposes.

2.2 Indications

This wheelchair is suitable for fittings for users in all age groups.
The  use  of  various  orthopaedic  seating  systems  (e.g.  seating  shells)  and  the  variety  of  adjustment  possibilities
make the wheelchair suitable for use in case of inability to walk/walking impediments, e.g. due to:

Paralysis (paraplegia/tetraplegia)

Loss of limbs (leg amputation)

Limb defect/deformity

Joint contractures/defects

Neurological and muscular diseases

2.3 Contraindications

None.

2.4 Required Qualifications

The adjustment tasks described below are necessary for optimum adaptation to the respective seating system, and
may only be completed by qualified, qualified personnel (orthopaedic authorised personnel, specialist dealers for
rehabilitation products).

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Summary of Contents for Discovery tmax

Page 1: ...discovery tmax Instructions for use qualified personnel 3...

Page 2: ...2 Ottobock discovery tmax...

Page 3: ...Plate Option 6 6 2 13 Installing Adapters for Further Seating Systems 6 6 3 14 Installing Ottobock Back Systems Option 6 6 4 14 Installing other Seating Systems Back Systems 6 6 5 14 Adjusting the Sea...

Page 4: ...Disposal 9 27 Disposal information 9 1 27 Information on Re Use Not for US Canada 9 2 27 Legal Information 10 27 Liability 10 1 27 CE Conformity 10 2 27 Warranty 10 3 27 Trademarks 10 4 28 Appendices...

Page 5: ...ssure an optimum fit over the long term A review is required every six months for children and youths in particular The installation and retrofitting of all optional components are generally described...

Page 6: ...nti tipper during all tests Before testing setting changes with the user seated firmly tighten all screw connections Check for safe function before delivering the product WARNING Lack of instruction R...

Page 7: ...d in the wheel attachment 3 4 Name Plate Label Meaning A Type designation B Manufacturer s article number C Maximum load capacity see section Technical Data D Manufacturer information address country...

Page 8: ...e hardens and corner pieces break out of the tread Avoid unnecessary parking outdoors The tyres should be replaced every 2 years regardless of wear and tear 5 Preparation for Use 5 1 Tools required Th...

Page 9: ...3 Fold the footplates down If necessary insert the calf band and adjust it 4 Prior to the adaptation of the seating shell seating system further wheelchair settings must be adjusted as required see P...

Page 10: ...he Seat Width see Page 10 Chapter Adjusting the Seat Depth see Page 11 Chapter Adjusting the Back Angle see Page 12 Chapter Adaptation of the Seating Shell Seating System see Page 13 6 2 Adjusting the...

Page 11: ...on all connecting tubes However the allowable adjustment range must not be exceeded When using a seat plate reinstall the seat plate see Page 13 8 INFORMATION Check the position of the wheels Before f...

Page 12: ...s 1 Loosen the upper Allen head screw on the back plate see fig 8 item 1 2 Loosen and remove the angle adjustment screw on the back plate see fig 8 item 2 3 Adjust the backrest to the desired angle wi...

Page 13: ...aptation of the Seating Shell Seating System 6 6 1 Installing an Ottobock Shape System Option This option may only be installed by Ottobock at this time 6 6 2 Removing Installing a Seat Plate Option I...

Page 14: ...6 5 Installing other Seating Systems Back Systems In principle it is possible to install third party seating systems back systems on the product In this case liability rests with the qualified person...

Page 15: ...s 3 Prior to assembly determine the correct length of the locking mechanism linkage The locking pedal must be in the neutral position see fig 15 pedal is up against the stop at the top The locking pin...

Page 16: ...s on the seat frame see fig 17 item 1 2 Remove the lashing point if applicable 3 Slide the footrest adapters to the desired position see fig 17 item 2 INFORMATION Note the minimum insertion depth The...

Page 17: ...ower leg lengths 1 Loosen the clamping screws see fig 22 item 1 2 2 Bring the footplate to the desired height by turning see fig 22 item 3 INFORMATION To make necessary simultaneous adjustments to the...

Page 18: ...in a relaxed comfortable position Standard footrest 1 Loosen the Allen head screws on the adapter to adjust the footplate angle see fig 27 2 Set the footplate to the desired angle see fig 28 3 Tighte...

Page 19: ...leg lengths 1 Loosen the upper clamping screw see fig 22 item 2 The lower clamping screw may also have to be loosened see fig 22 item 1 2 Bring the footplate to the desired position see fig 22 item 4...

Page 20: ...rsonnel has to decide whether it is better that the seat swings forward or backward when no hold ing force is applied while the locking mechanism is released If possible the attendant who will later p...

Page 21: ...e the armrest forward or backward along the connection tube to the desired position 3 Insert 2 x Allen head screws into the originally used bore holes and tighten to 8 Nm 34 6 11 2 Adjusting the Armre...

Page 22: ...ing effects Wheel adapter rear wheel position Effects Shifting to the rear farther away from the seating centre of gravity Larger wheelbase tipping resistance increases wheelchair is harder to tip bac...

Page 23: ...the clamping plate on the frame see fig 37 see fig 39 item 2 When the wheel lock is not engaged the gap between the tyre and the wheel lock bolt should be 5 mm max see fig 38 see fig 40 3 Tighten all...

Page 24: ...d at the adjustment screw see fig 41 item 2 Increase the braking force Back off the adjusting screw Reduce the braking force Screw in the adjustment screw 1 Loosen the counter nut see fig 41 item 1 an...

Page 25: ...s must always be done the same way on both sides After making adjustments take note of the sound made by the tripod spring as it engages After making any adjustments to the product verify the proper f...

Page 26: ...ivered Are all options installed according to the order form Do the wheels turn easily Is the seating shell seating system correctly adapted to the user Is the seating centre of gravity adjusted corre...

Page 27: ...e current state of technology the manufacturer has calculated that the product can be used for a period of 5 years provided that it is used properly and that the service and maintenance instructions a...

Page 28: ...the respective owners All brands trade names or company names may be registered trademarks and are the property of the respective owners Should trademarks used in this document fail to be explicitly i...

Page 29: ...le 5 30 Overall length2 from 21 from 53 cm from 24 from 61 cm from 24 from 61 cm from 27 from 68 5 cm Total load capacity 90 kg 200 lbs 136 kg 300 lbs Angle adjustable push bar height 7 18 cm Frame we...

Page 30: ...47 30 Ottobock Appendices discovery tmax...

Page 31: ...Ali Dursun Bey Caddesi Lati Lokum Sokak Meri Sitesi B Block No 6 1 34387 Mecidiyek y stanbul Turkey T 90 212 3565040 F 90 212 3566688 info ottobock com tr www ottobock com tr Africa Otto Bock Alg rie...

Page 32: ...Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 13485 Ihr Fachh ndler Your specialist dealer Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstra e 13 07426 K nigsee Rottenbach Germany www ottobock com Ottob...

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