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cougar

The R82 logo and the Cougar chairs are registered trademarks of R82 A/S.

06.2011

English user manual

Summary of Contents for Cougar

Page 2: ...19 Drum brake 20 Wheel combinations 20 Changing point of gravity 21 Cougar back 22 Mudguard 22 Armrests with side plates and armrest extensions 23 Spoke protectors 24 Mounting of foot support 24 Leg support 25 Cane holder 26 Vent tray for ventilator 26 Tray 26 Pommel 27 Hip supports 27 Head support 28 Vests belts 28 Fix locks 29 Transportation in motor vehicles 1 2 30 Transportation in motor vehic...

Page 3: ...tion chair The Cougar should allow any individual the ability to achieve cor rect seating position and comfort With a wide range of seating adjustments and accessories the Cougar will provide the user with exceptional postural support and comfort This user manual is a guide to assist in gaining the full benefits of the options offered by the Cougar Therefore we recommend you read this manual befor...

Page 4: ...t carried out according to the guidelines and intervals prescribed by the supplier and or stated in the manual For further information we refer to the R82 homepage download The warranty can only be sustained if the R82 product is in use in the same country where it was purchased and if the product can be identified by the serial number The warranty does not cover accidental damage including damage...

Page 5: ...Then mount the gas spring Pull the handle B mount the gas spring and let go of the handle Make sure it clicks into place 4 Turn and fasten the push brace in the desired position C Now your Cougar is ready for use Make sure that the locking mechanism at the end of the straps and the handle B for the gas spring click into place when tilting the back GB T TOOL The T tool A helps to maintain the squar...

Page 6: ...ocks must be locked in place and the footplates lifted to the sides or the leg rests removed Place the user into the Cougar and adjust the accessories to achieve the optimal seating for the user It is not necessary to remove the leg rests if the user is transferred in or out of the Cougar using a sling ...

Page 7: ...t the chair backwards to lift the front wheels above the kerb Lift on the handles to drive the rear wheels above the kerb Backwards This technique is only to be used at low edges and is depended on the height of the footplate Make sure the anti tip device is deactivated Drive backwards towards the kerb Bend forward and pull hard on the hand rims Backwards with assistance Make sure the anti tip dev...

Page 8: ...rb Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels Drive carefully down the kerb and put down the front wheels Backwards This technique must never be used if the height difference is more that 10 cm and only by expe rienced users Make sure the anti tip device is deactivated Drive backwards towards the kerb Bend forward and drive carefully down the kerb High tilting risk at this technique Backwar...

Page 9: ... a hill Driving down Sit upright in the chair Correct the speed with the hand rims and not with the brakes Driving up Bend forward to correct the point of gravity Avoid to turn around in the middle of the hill Always sit as upright as possible Better to ask for help than to take a risk on your own GB ...

Page 10: ...he chair away from the last step an put down the front wheels Driving DOWN stairs Always ask for help Never enter an escalator even with help from others Forward with asistance Make sure the anti tip device is deactivated Drive towards the first step and tilt the chair Drive down one step at a time Make sure to keep balance on the rear wheels Put down the front wheels after the last step If two he...

Page 11: ... a 17 mm wrench Next turn the piston rod A counter clockwise to tighten Then fasten the nut B again If the gas spring can not be released at all loosen the nut B with a 17 mm wrench Then turn the piston rod A clockwise to loosen Fa sten the nut B again Do not expose the gas spring to pressure or high temperatures DO NOT puncture Do not expose the piston rod to scratches ect It is important to use ...

Page 12: ...e middle of the wheel and pull to remove the wheel To remove the wheel depress the release me chanism A located in the middle of the wheel Slide the axle pin with the wheel away from the chair When replacing the wheels please make sure that the release pin head clicks back out to lock the wheel to position Pull on the wheel to confirm that the axle pin has locked back into position ...

Page 13: ... Activate the right handle B on the push handle to adjust the angle of the back User operated back adjustment The Cougar can be equipped with an user ope rated back adjustment C Mount the handle in the rail on the back The angling adjustments are easy even with a user sitting in the chair Angling the back with fixed bar mounted Loosen the screws D using a 5 mm Allen key and adjust the height of th...

Page 14: ...and make sure the locking pin clicks into place Do not pull lift the chair with the push handle especially on stairs GB MOUNTING THE PUSH BRACE Follow the instructions below to mount the push brace 1 Remove the ferrules A at the top of the frame 2 Push the push brace into the slides and tighten the 2 screws B in each side The top screw is fitted to the mark in the slide to secure that the push bra...

Page 15: ...oot at posi tion A To deactivate turn it around 180 The anti tip device must be activated when the wheelchair is tilted We recommend periodically checking the anti tip devices to make sure they are in proper working condition ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR SUPPORT Remove the cover Place the lumbar support at the requested spot on the back cushion so it sticks to the velcro Put the cover back on GB ...

Page 16: ...utton B and pull the leg rest up a little to be able to swing it to the side Turn the leg rest into place and make sure the release button B clicks into place for use 3 Angle adjustable leg rests Push down the handle C to angle the leg rests individually 4 Height adjustable foot plate Remove the screw D by using the enclosed 5 mm Allen key Adjust the height of the foot plate and replace the screw ...

Page 17: ...g on the back of the chair by activating the right handle A on the push brace Pull the seat all the way back to obtain the cor rect starting position for adjustment Follow the description below to adjust the slide bar function 1 Remove the lower part of the gas spring B 2 Loosen the screws C beneath the seat and adjust to the required position Fasten the screws 3 Loosen the screws D Adjust the hei...

Page 18: ...th the chair is accessible Remove the leg rests to get a better view 2 Remove the screws A and B by using the enclosed 5 mm Allen key 3 Move the wooden plate into the required position The pre drilled holes in the wooden plate have an interval of 5 cm 4 Replace and tighten the screws A and B 5 Loosen the screws C and D on each side of the chair to move the rails forward back ward 6 Tighten the scr...

Page 19: ...rake efficiency Move the fittings backward and the chair will be locked more Move the fittings forward and the chair will locked less efficiently Loosen the screws A with the enclosed 4 mm Allen key to adjust the placement of the wheel lock Fasten the screws in the desired position Keep the recommended air pressure 55 PSI 3 8 bar 380 kPa in the rear wheels to make sure the brakes work properly To ...

Page 20: ...ugar are described below If another seat height is desired use the seat height adjustment described elsewhere in this manual Wheel combinations It is important to adjust the angle of the front fork if the wheel size is changed To ensure proper rolling keep the front forks perpendicular to the floor and both front forks at same angle Make sure that the right anti tip safety is used 12 20 22 24 6 8 ...

Page 21: ...rame 4 Now the wheel suspension on the cross bar can be moved into the desired position A B or C Pull slightly the frame to the sides and move the wheel suspension forward or back ward Make sure the wheel suspension clicks into place in the desired position 5 Remount the screws and the cover plate The plastic plugs are remounted in the holes in the seat unit and flipped back into place Remount the...

Page 22: ...l back and its fittings can be mounted on the round tubes in the back Fol low the instructions which is included with the special back GB MUDGUARD Mudguards can be mounted on the Cougar Follow the description below to mount the mud guards correctly 1 Mount the fitting for the mudguards in the plastic fitting on the rear part of the frame A Remove the two screws and mount the enclosed bushings B 2 ...

Page 23: ...the button to lock Side plate At delivery the side plate is installed on the armrest bar The side plate can be adjusted up or down depending on where the side plate is needed Remove the screw C using the enclo sed 5 mm Allen key Move the side plate to the desired position and reinstall the screw The side plate can also be used without the arm rest Remove the side plate and place it in the small ho...

Page 24: ...and click into place on the spokes MOUNTING OF FOOT SUPPORT The Cougar can be equipped with various foot supports and foot support bars Follow the de scription below for correct mounting Dismount the fittings A under the seat og mount the new fittings B Place the footrest mounting i the pipes on the fittings B Mount the desired foot support bar and foot supports footplate and the Cougar is ready f...

Page 25: ...be adjusted in height and angle Height adjustment Loosen the screw C Sideway adjustment Loosen the screw D Angling Loosen the screws E Depth adjustement Reposition the screws E in the mounting plate Make sure that all the screws are tightened securely GB ...

Page 26: ...T TRAY FOR VENTILATOR Place the vent tray on the bottom bar on the frame A Drill a 5 mm hole on each side of the frame and mount the straps with the enclosed bolts B Adjust the quick release straps to place the vent tray in horizontal position Please note that when used in transportation the vent tray has been designed for quick and easy removal Once set the Ventilator can be secured using the res...

Page 27: ...ews A GB HIP SUPPORTS Loosen the screw and remove the end piece from the seat rail Mount the hip supports and fasten with the enclosed 3 mm Allen key A The hip supports are multi adjustable Loosen the screws B and C Adjust the hip support and fasten with the enclosed 5 mm Allen key The hip supports can be adjusted in depth Loosen the screws D in the fitting using the enclosed 3 mmAllen key Adjust ...

Page 28: ...crews at one time Make the adjustment and fasten all screws Adjust the angle C and adjust the head support sideways D VESTS BELTS As standard feature the Cougar is equipped with belt attachments for e g a hip belt More vests and belts can be installed on the chair Install fix locks as described above Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on ...

Page 29: ... the enclosed 3 mm Allen key Two fix locks with straps can be mounted on the top bar on the back B Mount the strap around the bar with the metal buckle on the inside Fa sten the strap in the metal buckle and tighten securely Fix locks can also be mounted on the back of the seat C Mount the fitting with the fix locks in the pre drilled holes on the upper side of the wooden plate Use the enclosed sc...

Page 30: ...6 19 The wheelchair must be placed in a for ward facing position when used as a seat in a motor vehicle Use an approved 4 point strap type tiedown system Use an approved 3 point belt in the wheel chair Restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels It is not suf ficient to use only a hip belt All accessories must be removed from the wheelchair ...

Page 31: ... ISO 10542 2 2 Secure the user in the wheelchair Use the 3 point belt as shown on drawing D The angle on the 3 point belt must be as shown in drawing E The belt restraints should be adjusted as tight ly as possible consistent with user comfort Also the belt webbing should not be twisted when in use We recommend a seat angle of 90 and back 3 for the back The 3 point belt must be installed on the in...

Page 32: ...80003 5707292 134158 Parallelvej 3 DK 8751 Gedved B A G B PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION A Serial number The label is placed to the left on the front cross bar beneath the seat B Manufacturer The label is placed to the far left on the front cross bar beneath the seat GB ...

Page 33: ...nch Seat width A Seat depth B Back height C Lower leg length angle leg rests D Lower leg length fixed leg rests D Seat height above floor E Width 22 wheels drum brake G Length without leg rests H Height to the top of the back I Folded without leg rests Width 22 wheels drum brake Height to the top of the back Length without leg rests Turning radius Weight w strap back wo leg rests Max user weight M...

Page 34: ...NICAL DATA Frame Powder lacquered aluminium pipes PA6 parts Fibre glass strengthened Nylon Cushions Fire resistant foam Cover Fire resistant Trevira CS MANUFACTURER R82 A S Parallelvej 3 8751 Gedved Denmark GB GB ...

Page 35: ...ir clean both for the users comfort and the longevity of the chair It is very important to clean the holes for the back angle Wash the chair with car shampoo or dishwashing liquid If the chair is especially dirty a grease remover may be used Clean the frame especially when it has been in contact with rainwater salt water Do not use any cleaning materials containing chlorine or methylated spirit or...

Page 36: ...obstructions Inflate the tires Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments Make sure that the castor axles are free from dirt etc Too much weight over the castors Adjust the centre of gravity Inflate the tires Adjust the distance between wheel lock and tire Replace the wheel locks if they are worn out The cables for drum brake may need tightening The cables for drum brake may be bent The hub fo...

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Page 38: ...wer back C Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB STERNUM BELT The sternum belt can be opened and closed by using the buckles Follow the instructions below with help from page 37 Mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back A Lead the upper straps in the sides through the slots in the back B and fit a...

Page 39: ...he belt fittings on the back B Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB HIP BELT The hip belt can be opened and closed by using the buckles Follow the instructions below with help from page 37 Mount the straps in the belt fittings under the seat D Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted corr...

Page 40: ...djust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB Y HIP STRAP The Y hip strap can be opened and closed by using the buckles Follow the instructions below with help from page 37 Mount the straps in the belt fittings under the seat D Mount the straps E in the beltfittings E in the front of the seat E and D can be exchanged Take care that all the fixations and adjust ment...

Page 41: ... slide off Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB FOOT STRAPS The foot straps can be opened and closed by using the velcro or the buckle A Follow the instructions below for mounting Open the straps and pull them A through the slides in the foot plates Close the straps around the users foot Take care that all the fixation...

Page 42: ... using the buckle A Follow the instructions below for mounting Mount the hand cuff around the users wrist Mount the strap B around the arm rest bar Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB ...

Page 43: ...in the belt fittings on the back B Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis GB TRANSPORTATION BELT The belt goes around the persons chest and around the back of the chair Use the velcro for closing the belt and lock with the metal lock Take care that all the fixations and adjust ments are placed and fitted correctly and check...

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