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Qimova chair | User manual 

 

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About Qimova 

This Qimova chair has been designed and produced in Denmark in the company’s own 
factory. 

 
Our goal is to make life simpler and more comfortable for those dependent on a 
wheelchair. This is why we always start by focusing on the user’s needs in everything we 

do. 
 
Our values 

Partner: We believe that long-term relationships are essential for providing the best 
products and services 

 
Flexibility: We create individually-designed solutions for precision fitted chairs 
 

Integrity: We are committed to improving the quality of life for people dependent on a 
wheelchair 
 

To find out more about Qimova please visit www.qimova.com 
 

Manufacturer: 
 

Qimova a/s 

Lunikvej 23, 
DK - 2670 Greve 
 

Summary of Contents for Chair

Page 1: ...Version 1 11 Feb 2014 Qimova Chair Manual driven User manual...

Page 2: ...rization of Qimova a s This information is valid for the Qimova wheelchair in its standard version Due to continuous development and improvements Qimova a s reserves the right to changes and modificat...

Page 3: ...tip step tube 16 4 3 Seating system 17 4 3 1 Backrest adjustment 17 4 3 2 Seat adjustment 19 4 4 Armrests 20 4 5 Leg rests 21 4 5 1 Elevating leg rests 21 Elevating manually operated leg rest 21 Elev...

Page 4: ...clamping system 37 9 3 Packing for shipment or storage 38 10 Cleaning and maintenance 39 10 1 Protective cover incontinence cover 39 10 2 Washing instructions for upholstery 39 10 3 Maintaining the w...

Page 5: ...g and maintenance Should you have any other questions concerning the chair extra equipment or individual adjustment you are always welcome to contact your local dealer or visit our website www qimova...

Page 6: ...is trained to carry out any necessary maintenance The spare parts list with the matching item numbers and drawings is available at your local dealer You can also find the information on the website ww...

Page 7: ...ed in this manual and for the quality of the material of which the Product is made and the manner in which the Product is manufactured 2 Repairs or replacement of parts of the Product that may be nece...

Page 8: ...t or a use of the Product for another purpose than the one for which it was intended Parts of the Product are replaced by parts of another origin than those which Qimova uses and or parts of the Produ...

Page 9: ...nd must be legible throughout the lifespan of the wheelchair Although the wheelchair has been tested according to the EMC requirements it is recommended that the electric wheelchair is switched off wh...

Page 10: ...ust dimensions to meet the individual needs The Qimova chair is also designed to accommodate special adaptations Qimova has extensive experience with making special designs of frames and cushions for...

Page 11: ...5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Backrest Armrest Seat Leg rest Headrest Remote control Front castor Vehicle clamping system Footplate Pushing handle Lumbar support pump Brakes 13 14 15 16 Anti tip knob Control...

Page 12: ...proof wheels 8 front castors Two combined anti tip and step tubesdevices Wireless or wired remote control chairs with electrically operated tilt recline leg rests only Fortified vehicle clamping syst...

Page 13: ...ll charge takes normally about 5 8 hours depending on state of charge A NiMH battery can be charged although it has not fully discharged without decreasing the lifetime When connecting the C3 charger...

Page 14: ...you proceed with a new enable remote procedure It is possible to store up to a maximum of 10 different remotes in a C3 controller When enabling the 10th remote the C3 controller will emit 1 long sound...

Page 15: ...attery A NiMH battery can be recharged even though it is not completely discharged as this will have no effect on its overall lifetime Warning If the C3 controller for some reason is not going to be u...

Page 16: ...r the backrest to the desired position using the handle placed on the left side of the pushing handle or the remote control Typically it will only be necessary to change the angle between the seat and...

Page 17: ...in an upright state In such cases it is strongly recommended that an attendant is present at all times 4 3 Seating system Both the seat and the backrest are built on firm steel frames which give a str...

Page 18: ...r leg rests The angle between the backrest and the seat can be adjusted by activating the RECLINE buttons 1 forward 2 backward Figure 4 Chairs with gas spring operated tilt and recline The angle betwe...

Page 19: ...43 4 3 2 Seat adjustment The following section covers how to adjust the seat Figure 4 Chairs with gas spring operated tilt and recline The position of the seat can be adjusted using the handle B place...

Page 20: ...4 Armrests All armrests have padded cushions in the same upholstery as the seat and backrest The cushions are constructed with wedges of foam along the sides in order to achieve the highest possible...

Page 21: ...atching the human knee s own rotation To gain maximum benefit from the leg rests it is important to completely understand the functioning and adjustment possibilities 4 5 1 Elevating leg rests The fol...

Page 22: ...he leg rest activate the leg rest buttons on the remote control 1 right down 2 right up 3 left down 4 left up Figure 8 Figure 8 4 5 2 Folding up the footplates Plastic model only The footplates can be...

Page 23: ...e leg rest can be turned to one side for easier transfer to and from the wheelchair Loosen the lever A on the vertical part of the leg rest The leg rest is now unlocked and can be turned to either sid...

Page 24: ...removed Attach the leg rest again by following the above actions in the reverse order Make sure the knop snaps to lock Weight 5 Kg Chairs with electrically operated leg rests For chairs with electrica...

Page 25: ...depth Adjusting the seat depth The seat plate can be adjusted in length Loosen the 4 screws A on the top of the wooden seat plate move the plate to the desired position and tighten the screws Figure...

Page 26: ...he leg rests it is important to completely understand the functioning and adjustment possibilities Adjusting the height of the footplate The footplate can be height adjusted Loosen the screw A place t...

Page 27: ...rm Other sorts of cushions can be supplied as extra equipment Height adjustment of the armrests The position of the armrest can be modified in height by loosening the screws on the side of the backres...

Page 28: ...e brakes press down the handle To release the brakes lift it back up Figure 16 Figure 16 Adjusting the manual brakes The brakes are adjusted by loosening the two screws A after releasing the brakes Sl...

Page 29: ...simply squeeze the handles To let go again unlock the handles by pressing the red lock and release the handles Adjusting drumbrakes The drumbrakes are adjusted by loosening the nut A and then turning...

Page 30: ...ght 55 mm wrench Centre of gravity 6 mm hex key Seat depth 5 mm hex key Leg rest 5 mm hex key Footplate 5 mm hex key Calf support position 5 mm hex key Calf support friction 4 mm hex key Armrest heigh...

Page 31: ...the chair you first have to activate the brakes Incline the backrest forward and tilt the seat until the leg rests touch the floor Alternatively swing away the leg rests or completely remove them If...

Page 32: ...ition is obtained for the design of the aid lift Remove the armrests see Figure 6 and the leg rests see Chairs with manually operated leg rest For chairs with manually operated leg rests leg rests can...

Page 33: ...Readjust the antitip The antitip should always point downwards when the chair is in use Figure 21 7 2 Ramps When climbing up or down ramps put the chair in upright position and make sure that the ant...

Page 34: ...bracket is useful where adjustment of the headrest back forth and up down is needed The adjustments are done using the two handles The height is adjusted by first loosening the bracket and the handle...

Page 35: ...be removed from the wheelchair and secured elsewhere in the vehicle so that they do not break free and cause injury to vehicle occupants in a crash It is recommended that the wheelchair is fitted wit...

Page 36: ...d make full contact with the shoulder chest and pelvis and pelvis belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thigh abdominal junction Figure 23 Figure 23 Improper placement of occupant rest...

Page 37: ...pant restraint to position the seatbelt buckle so that the release button will not come into contact with wheelchair components in the case of a crash 9 2 Vehicle clamping system Transport fittings an...

Page 38: ...e seat should be set as close as possible to 90 The angle between the seat and horizontal should be set as close as possible to 10 The angle of the front restraints should be within the interval of 40...

Page 39: ...to fit the seat cushion They are fixed to the seat by stretching the fabric a little to get the cover in the right position over the cushion On some seat cushions there are Velcro strips on the sides...

Page 40: ...le material The metal parts can be disposed of as recyclable scrap metal Electrical parts and printed circuit boards can be disposed of as electrical scrap Disposal must take place in accordance with...

Page 41: ...trically operated leg rests Maximum occupant mass 160 Kg 11 2 Standards The wheelchair confirms to the following standards a Requirements and test methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7...

Page 42: ...aking distance from max speed n a mm n a mm Seat plane angle gas operated tilt recline 21 18 Seat plane angle electrically operated tilt recline 14 31 Effective seat depth 355 mm 545 mm Effective seat...

Page 43: ...ys start by focusing on the user s needs in everything we do Our values Partner We believe that long term relationships are essential for providing the best products and services Flexibility We create...

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