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EC Declaration of Conformity 

 

The manufacturer 

REHATEAM s.r.l.

 

based in 

Vicolo Negrelli, 4 – 31040 Castagnole di Paese (TV) Italy

 

declares that the product defined as 

WHEELCHAIR FOR DISABLED PEOPLE, PROGEO SERIES, 

 

EGO 

 

AND THAT THE PRODUCT DEFINED AS 

PROGEO ACCESSORIES FOR WHEELCHAIRS 

which this declaration refers to,  

are in conformity with the guidelines as laid down by the Council Directive 

93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. 

The manufacturer has classified the above mentioned product as 

CLASS I Medical Device

 

based on provisions as set out addendum IX of the Council Directive 

93/42/EEC 

Made in compliance with the following harmonized standard(s): 

UNI EN 12183:2009 

 

Castagnole di Paese (TV) 

02 march 2011 

Summary of Contents for ego

Page 1: ...EGO EGO version CUSTOM User s manual ENGLISH rev 2 29 06 2016...

Page 2: ...Ego 2...

Page 3: ...ded for patients whose visual cognition and reading capacities are regular If the patient is impaired on any or all such capacities an attendant with suitable such capacities must always be present FO...

Page 4: ...ng unfolding the wheelchair 9 2 5 Footplate 11 2 6 Calf strap 13 2 7 Adjustable backrest upholstery 13 2 8 Armrests 14 2 9 Fasteners 15 2 10 Wheelchair lifetime 15 3 SAFETY 16 3 1 Avoiding accidents 1...

Page 5: ...e ground etc or slippery terrains wet sandy dusty oily hard surfaces etc In all such situations and in general in all those cases where the use of the wheelchair can be difficult or risky for the whee...

Page 6: ...than traditional tyres 2 2 Brakes The parking brakes are a safety device thus it is necessary to check their efficiency daily The brake works by means of a lever that acts directly on the tyre For su...

Page 7: ...e lever up first and then fold it forward To put it back to the normal using position turn the lever up and then push it down SPORT BRAKE To engage the brake turn the lever until it locks To release t...

Page 8: ...justment Checking the quick release axles of the rear wheels is a procedure the user should follow periodically If the quick release axles are not correctly placed and fastened they may work loose dur...

Page 9: ...ped with an automatic closure footplate Opening the backrest Take hold of the backrest s handle grip and pull it to its upright position A click will indicate the backrest is locked Carry out the same...

Page 10: ...on is not necessary if the wheelchair is equipped with an automatic closure footplate If you neglect this procedure you may cause damage to the frame and or other parts of the wheelchair Rehateam s r...

Page 11: ...more rigid than the double and they are recommended for those users who have frequent spasms or exercise a lot of force on the footplate All footplates except the footplate with automatic closure whe...

Page 12: ...be turned 180 Such characteristic may be useful either to reduce the encumbrance of the wheelchair or temporarily have a different position of footplate To perform such operation just raise the plate...

Page 13: ...strap The calf strap has to be adjusted in such a way that the user s feet never touch the casters You can easily adjust the calf strap via Velcro straps 2 7 Adjustable backrest upholstery The backres...

Page 14: ...e hand take hold of the armrest and try to move it clock and anticlockwise If correctly locked the armrest does not turn but it will allow just a little play To make transfer easier you can swing the...

Page 15: ...nuts bolts and screws are correctly tightened Rehateam s r l is in no way responsible for any damage caused to the user to third persons or to the wheelchair due to neglecting such warning 2 10 Wheel...

Page 16: ...While getting into or out of the wheelchair do not place your feet on the footplate This could result in the wheelchair tipping up possibly causing harm both to the chair and to the occupant Getting i...

Page 17: ...ING DURING NORMAL USE WE RECOMMEND MOUNTING AN ANTI TIP SYSTEM 3 4 Dealing with obstacles stairs and steps While getting over obstacles such as stairs and steps approach the obstacle at a moderate spe...

Page 18: ...wheelchair easier for the attendant it is advisable to equip the wheelchair with the accessory tipping aid 3 5 Dealing with slopes or inclines The maximum gradient that can be attempted in complete sa...

Page 19: ...essively forward may cause the wheelchair to tip up onto the front wheels and overbalance possibly causing harm to both the chair and the occupant In order to ensure greater stability the occupant sho...

Page 20: ...r into the car on his her own the help of an attendant will be required The lightness and reducibility of this model are very important because they allow the wheelchair to be moved easily even by tho...

Page 21: ...Quick relese axle 12 Rear wheel adjustment post 13 Rear wheel plate 14 Tyre 15 Fork 16 Caster 17 Fork support 18 String to fold the seat 19 Front folding axle 20 Rear folding axle 21 Footplate tube 2...

Page 22: ...ediately void the warranty on the product and it relieves RehaTEAM from any responsibility on any malfunctioning and or damage due to such adjustments modifications Always contact RehaTEAM and its tec...

Page 23: ...d You can have the anti tip wheel on one or for more safety on both side of the wheelchair In order to check the correct position of use with one hand take hold of the tube and try to move it right an...

Page 24: ...ush handle tubes are safe only when the two lever L are tightly screwed in fact this condition prevent the tubes from sliding up or down accidentally Before pushing the wheelchair make sure the two tu...

Page 25: ...locked in their using position 7 7 Quick release fork This accessory allows for further reduction of the wheelchair encumbrance With a double pair of forks this accessory can be useful if the user nee...

Page 26: ...elt and harness Both the pelvic belt and the harness are accessories to this model and must therefore be ordered separately Both of these belt systems are designed to offer greater security and stabil...

Page 27: ...utomatically lock Make sure the system is stable Always make a check in fact if the system is not stable it may result risky to the user 7 14 Rear wheels According to the functional and or aesthetical...

Page 28: ...iable more suitable for rough surfaces Marathon Plus With anti puncture protection suitable for most environments Solid tyre KIK MAKO Suitable for most environments it does not need inflation but it i...

Page 29: ...cles such as pebbles little steps 1 cm etc will be easier The soft caster is more comfortable then the active hard caster The pneumatic caster is the most comfortable but it often needs to be inflated...

Page 30: ...ixed To open the seat detach the band from the point B first To prevent the band from hanging about once the seat is open attach the band to the point A under the seat canvas 7 21 Backrest drawstring...

Page 31: ...chnical staff at RehaTEAM are at the complete disposal of all our clients You can contact us directly at the address below RehaTEAM s r l vicolo Negrelli 4 31040 Castagnole di Paese TV Italy Tel 39 04...

Page 32: ...the same pressure The spokes are broken or loosen Change the damaged spokes or tighten the loosened one The front wheels bearings are dirty or damaged Clean the bearings Change the bearings The wheelc...

Page 33: ...guration Starting from 7 2 kg approx MAXIMUM LOAD 125 kg ENCUMBRANCE folded wheelchair 28 cm approx with 0 camber 9 TECHNICAL DATA model EGO version CUSTOM SEAT WIDTH 330 360 390 420 450 480 mm SEAT D...

Page 34: ...AS PROGEO ACCESSORIES FOR WHEELCHAIRS which this declaration refers to are in conformity with the guidelines as laid down by the Council Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices The manufacturer...

Page 35: ...f the part itself The authorised distributor in cases of simple repairs may take action independently to eliminate the defect or bring the defect to the attention of RehaTEAM s r l in specific cases W...

Page 36: ...G EGO EC VERSION CUSTOM Medical device Class 1 directive 93 42 EEC s m i By RehaTEAM Srl Vicolo Negrelli 4 31040 Castagnole di Paese TV Italy Tel 39 0422 484657 ra Fax 39 0422 484661 http www rehateam...

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