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Usage instructions

Service booklet

BUDDY 4all

BUDDY classic

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Page 1: ...Usage instructions BUDDY 4all classic 0 Usage instructions Service booklet BUDDY 4all BUDDY classic...

Page 2: ...prior to driving use 9 13 Safety instructions while driving using 10 14 Safety instructions regarding obstacles 11 15 Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations 12 16 S...

Page 3: ...22 20 1 2 Removal and attachment of the clothing guard 23 20 2 Aluminium clothing guard removable via lock function BUDDY 4all 23 20 2 1 Overview of terms 23 20 2 2 Removal and attachment of the clot...

Page 4: ...he footplate arms 42 23 6 3 Angle adjustment of the footplate support 42 23 7 Safety instructions 43 24 Anti tipping support 43 24 1 Operating and passive position 43 24 2 Removing and attaching the a...

Page 5: ...eral instructions 59 32 2 Service schedules 59 32 3 Proof of maintenance 60 33 Disposal recycling 60 34 Re use 60 35 Warranty 61 36 Liability 61 37 Appendix Tightening torques securing details and too...

Page 6: ...s Manufacturer Warnings and safety instructions Serial number 3 Conformity other information 3 1 Classification The BUDDY 4all classic wheelchairs for children and young people referred to as a produc...

Page 7: ...or in the product that you have not learned to do and have not mastered You your carers and assistants should also seek advice from your therapists and doctors as well as the rehabilitation specialist...

Page 8: ...options the growing feature offers optimum adaptation to the individual needs and size of the user by simply replacing individual components The maximum permitted load of the product in its standard...

Page 9: ...ther widen the product Before all widening measures a check must be performed to determine whether exchang ing components is necessary Contact your rehabilitation specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV if you...

Page 10: ...be assisted until you know what can cause falls or tips and how to avoid it Get to know the environment in which you wish to use the product Look out for obstacles and learn how to overcome or avoid t...

Page 11: ...ty For this reason the product should not be exposed to such extreme temperatures PRO ACTIV cannot accept any liability or pro vide any warranty for personal injury and mate rial damage caused by such...

Page 12: ...that you avoid any product or body parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead to falls causing serious injuries to the user and third parties as well as damage to the product Always drive over c...

Page 13: ...roaching stairs edges drops or other hazard areas Extreme caution is needed when crossing main roads intersections and level crossings Rails in the road or level crossings must never be crossed when t...

Page 14: ...unting it in the lower slot Figure 3 Changing the seat height at the rear by moving the drive wheel bushing in the wheel plate slots Figure 4 Outer steel locking nut and drive wheel bushing view from...

Page 15: ...before Ensure that you mount the track spacers and the camber wedges between the frame and the wheel plate see Fig 8 exactly as they were installed ex factory upon delivery they must not be rotated wi...

Page 16: ...r seat height Rota tion of the wheel plate by 180 drive wheel bushing remains in the upper wheel plate slot 5 cm reduction of the rear seat height Mov ing of the wheel plate into the upper frame holes...

Page 17: ...ng of the caster wheel in the caster fork Generally the caster forks have three possible positions that can be used to change the front seat height in steps of 15 mm If the seat inclination or the fro...

Page 18: ...even surface or edges by tipping slightly Driving on both drive wheels doing a wheelie is relatively easy to learn Inexperienced wheelchair users must be prevented from tip ping over backwards by mean...

Page 19: ...ise the risk of tipping backwards we recommend using anti tipping supports even with anti tipping settings 18 Back system Avoid falling into the seat seating plate and backrest upholstery back shell a...

Page 20: ...in order to achieve good sitting stability under certain circumstances see Chapter 18 2 The adjustment possibility of the backrest an gle supports active sitting and ensures for flex ibility of the w...

Page 21: ...nt Video Adjustment of the backrest an gle folding https www youtube com watch v rXdDUbi nJW4 18 2 Adjustable back its adjustment options The adjustable back and back padding back system consists of a...

Page 22: ...e tensioned according to the individual requirements by releasing and refastening the Velcro strap system Figure 26 Ergonomic back shell view from behind Figure 27 Ergonomic back shell without back pa...

Page 23: ...ium seat plate offers no adjust ment options It is often used as the base for designing individual anatomically shaped seat systems Figure 30 Aluminium seat plate Note Using a seat cushion on the seat...

Page 24: ...ed in At the front the clothing guard rests on the recess Fig 33 on the side panel guide and the locking pin Fig 32 Then press the clothing guard down at the back until it rests on the side part Fig 3...

Page 25: ...t bolted Figure 42 Rear side section mount mounted on back joint shaft view without drive wheel 20 2 3 Adjusting the clothing guard position The following instructions are intended for and may only be...

Page 26: ...moval and installation of the clothing guard easier or more difficult adjust ments can be made on the bolted side section mount In doing so there are three options for adjusting the intensity of the p...

Page 27: ...nt Figure 49 M6 sprung pressure pieces screwed into basic body of side section mount view from inner side of product Figure 50 Front side of the sprung pressure pieces visible view from top As a final...

Page 28: ...ion specialist dealer 21 Drive wheels 21 1 Removing and attaching the drive wheels Figure 54 Locking knob of the quick release axle in the middle of the wheel axle To remove the drive wheels grip thro...

Page 29: ...locked The pin can be pushed using the ball of your hand in the direc tion of the middle of the drive wheel and there by the quick release axle opened or closed Figure 57 Tetra Clip with locked quick...

Page 30: ...r or PRO ACTIV The wheel camber increases the lateral stabil ity of the product but also increases the overall width of the product The wheel camber will be configured as or dered and can be subsequen...

Page 31: ...essure does not match the specifica tions correct it 5 Finally release the clamp lever if present pull the valve attachment off the valve and replace the valve cap Figure 64 Compressor Figure 65 Valve...

Page 32: ...caster wheel unscrew the M6 axle fixing screws AF 4 mm on one side Figure 69 M6 axle fixing screw of caster wheel axle view from outer side of product Figure 70 Caster wheel with aluminium hexagon so...

Page 33: ...osen the M6 axle fixing screw AF 4 mm Now you can remove the M6 nut and washer the M6 axle fixing screw with washer and the caster wheel Figure 72 M6 axle fixing screw of caster wheel axle view from o...

Page 34: ...makes tipping necessary more often The smaller the caster wheel is the more driving skill is required Another option for reducing fluttering is to use a lighter caster wheel with the same diameter or...

Page 35: ...nts Then the M12 nut AF 19 mm is loosened using e g an AF 19 mm socket Now the caster wheel for rotary axle can be pulled out from under the caster wheel bearing block Figure 78 Aluminium cap Figure 7...

Page 36: ...be vertical to the level ground Adjustments on the caster wheel axles can be required for the following reasons The tipping point and or seat heights have been changed The caster wheel axles are no lo...

Page 37: ...M6 fixing screw on the frame inner side with washer 3 Now slightly loosen the M6 fixing screw AF 5 mm on the outside of the frame Figure 84 M6 fixing screw on the frame outer side 4 Using the aid of t...

Page 38: ...ort and when setting the lower leg length 23 1 Angle adjustment of the footplate support The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita tion specialist dealer...

Page 39: ...he lower leg length can also be changed by in stalling spacers of different lengths In addition in this case the footplate support can be shifted lengthwise Figure 89 Footrest at a greater distance 23...

Page 40: ...e that the foot rest support tubes are both the same length on both sides after they have been adjusted Figure 95 M6 fixing screw with washer and slot in footrest support tube for adjusting the lower...

Page 41: ...eg length If a longer lower leg length is desired it can usually be extended by 2 cm with the existing lower leg tube If a greater extension is desired longer lower leg tubes can be obtained from PRO...

Page 42: ...both sides 23 6 Foot support variably positioned rear can be folded up BUDDY 4all The footplate arms are clamped on the left and right into the foot bracket clamps on the lower frame tubes The foot b...

Page 43: ...tighten ing torque should not be exceeded as higher tightening torques can damage the clamp Figure 105 Foot support can be variably positioned view from below As an option it is also possible to choos...

Page 44: ...that it does not knock against the obstacle Figure 107 Operating position of the anti tipping support Figure 108 Passive position of the anti tipping sup port To move the anti tipping support into th...

Page 45: ...k them first The lower edge of the anti tipping wheels may not be more than 5 cm from the ground If a larger gap is required or necessary then you need to work with your therapists and doctors to prac...

Page 46: ...ve changed the tyre or the tyre pressure You have changed the wheel tracking or the position of the drive wheels The brake is pulling unevenly or insuffi ciently after extended use To adjust the knee...

Page 47: ...eld at the front with the slotted screwdriver and the open ended spanner AF 8 mm is used to tighten or loosen the nut at the rear An important point here is that both joint screws must be tightened eq...

Page 48: ...and downwards to engage the brake Please note that the knee lever brake is a parking brake which may only be applied when the product is at a standstill This is not a ser vice brake which is suitable...

Page 49: ...nce between brake pin and tyre of approx 3 mm to maximum 4 mm with opened brake 4 Tighten the M5 fixing screws AF 4 mm again to 4 Nm 5 Then check the correct setting of the brakes On a slope 7 gradien...

Page 50: ...pplied when the product is at a standstill This is not a ser vice brake which is suitable for reducing speed 26 Push handles 26 1 Safety push handles back positioned Adjusting the height of back posit...

Page 51: ...optionally available with lateral handle offset Figure 130 Push handles offset to the back with lateral handle offset 26 2 Central push handle with folding gripping area and folding push handle bar Fi...

Page 52: ...justment or after reattach ment following removal check that the push handles are firmly attached in position Due to environmental effects it is possi ble that the properties and therefore secure atta...

Page 53: ...heelchair restraint system and a 3 point occupant restraint system Elements of the wheelchair restraint system include Retractors consisting of 2 retractors at the front without hand tensioning wheel...

Page 54: ...karabiner symbol Transport restraint connection on the rear frame A welded frame part can be used to attach the lap belt holder and the belt eye for connecting the rear retractor to the ve hicle Figu...

Page 55: ...ructions The wheelchair must only be transported in the direction of travel in the vehicle as it was tested facing forwards in the direction of travel according to ISO 7176 19 Figure 148 Incorrect pos...

Page 56: ...at an angle of 30 to 75 from the horizontal when viewed from the side A steeper angle is desirable closer to 75 but no higher under any circumstances The belt must not be twisted and not run over the...

Page 57: ...sted and not run crossed over For belt systems hip diagonal shoulder belt retractors the instructions for use of the respective manufacturer must be observed During transport the parking brake of the...

Page 58: ...must be removed and secure ly stowed 4 Secure the product with lashing straps To do this use the existing securing devices in the vehicle After securing the product may not roll slip or tip over to t...

Page 59: ...ority in the state in which the user resides 31 Cleaning and care Regularly cleaning the product is prescribed to prevent the components from becoming stiff due to soiling In particular the product sh...

Page 60: ...re should always be as printed on the tyre covers Check the brakes function wear on brake pins Clean and oil the pivot points of the brakes and check the ease of movement or actua tion force of the br...

Page 61: ...ster wheels armrest padding tyres footplate support side sections brake lever anti tipping wheels bags for packing Synthetic fibres and foam padding covers Cardboard paper Packaging 34 Re use If your...

Page 62: ...ned and used in non compliance with these usage instructions Repairs or other work have been carried out by non authorised persons Third party parts have been installed or connected to the product or...

Page 63: ...o securing clamps are present on the screw con nections or a lubrication instruction specifies the use of grease or copper paste In the following table you will find tools and care products for your P...

Page 64: ...re also advised about situations where the assistance of another person is required The usage instructions were handed to me us Instructor Name date signature 1 Person being trained Name date signatur...

Page 65: ...e intended use as described in the usage instructions see Chapter Purpose and indication The product s equipment is suitable to allow the customer safe use with maximum reduction of risks The customer...

Page 66: ...er themselves and or their assis tant Repositioning the drive wheels from the standard position to the wheelbase extension sockets extended wheel plate if available was demonstrated and then performed...

Page 67: ...ck of the brakes push handles and anti tipping supports as well as further function assemblies such as e g folding backrest fold up footrest OK carried out OK not OK not OK resolved the fault was corr...

Page 68: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 69: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 70: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 71: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 72: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 73: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 74: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 75: ...the drive wheels and if required replace the tyres on the product Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly seated tightening torque 70 Nm Functional safety check of caster whe...

Page 76: ...n specialist dealer No 000 000 3325 10 2021 PRO ACTIV Reha Technik GmbH All rights reserved PRO ACTIV Reha Technik GmbH Im Hofst tt 11 D 72359 Dotternhausen Germany Phone 49 7427 9480 0 Fax 49 7427 94...

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