background image

29

EN

EN

FR

IT

NL

05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS

5.6  Seat height adjustment

Only to be performed by specialist 
staff:

The wheelchair is delivered with the seat at a 
height of 510 mm. Alternative seat height set-
tings of 485 mm and 460 mm can be selected 
using  bore  holes  in  the  wheel  forks  and  the 
wheelchair frame.

Tools:

  

Allen  key  size  6  andopen-end  wrench 
AF 10

Holes  to  be  used  in  the  front  wheel  fork

 

(1, Fig. 26).

• 

Seat height 51  > Lower bore hole in the wheel forks

• 

Seat height 48.5  > Middle bore hole in the wheel forks

• 

Seat height 46  > Upper bore hole in the wheel forks

The wheelchair frame has 5 bore holes for seat 
height adjustment using the rear wheel adapt-
er (2, Fig. 28). Bore holes provided: 

• 

Seat height 51     > 2nd + 3rd hole from the bottom

• 

Seat height 48.5 > 3rd + 4th hole from the bottom 

• 

Seat height 46     > 4th + 5th hole from the bottom

To do this, loosen the fastening screws of the 
rear wheel adapter (2, Fig. 27) and adjust it to 

the desired height. Tighten the screws again.

1

2

 

 

WARNING

Altering the seat height means the parking 

brakes  will  have  to  be  readjusted  (see

 

chapter 5.7). 

 

 

 

WARNING

Ensure that all screws have been tightened af-
ter the adjustments have been made. 

 

Fig.26 

Fig.27 

05 INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS

Summary of Contents for MR-LG

Page 1: ...EN IT NL FR TOMTAR MR S TOMTAR MR LG Standard lightweight wheelchair User manual Version 2 0 0...

Page 2: ...found on product label so that you have these on hand should you require any further information about your product see chapter product labelling Type model Item No REF Serial number 21 Date of manufa...

Page 3: ...heelchair If you have any questions or require additional information please con tact the specialist retailer which supplied the wheelchair to you You can always find the latest information on your pr...

Page 4: ...air 4 1 Getting in and out of your wheelchair 12 4 2 Swivelling the side panels armrests 14 4 3 Removing the side panels armrests 14 4 4 Folding up the foot plates 15 4 5 Swivelling and detaching the...

Page 5: ...tee support optional 34 5 14 Brake lever extension optional 34 5 15 Height adjustable side panel optional 35 5 16 Therapy tray optional 35 5 17 Angle adjustable leg rest optional 36 5 18 Accessories a...

Page 6: ...an accompanying person the accompany ing person must be physically capable of pushing and braking the occu pied wheelchair The wheelchair is not suitable for children The wheelchair shall not be used...

Page 7: ...s t Inability to sit t Impaired or inadequate vision SYMBOLS These symbols indicate passages of text that are helpful for using and operating the product in every day life WARNING It is mandatory to o...

Page 8: ...e sure that the contents are complete and undamaged The contents consist of t 1 set of cardboard box and packaging t 1 pre assembled wheelchair t 1 pair of leg rests t Operating instructions t Multipu...

Page 9: ...e most important components of the standard folding wheelchair All illustrations show the standard TOMTAR MR S wheelchair unless stated otherwise Foot plate Armrest locking lever Leg rest locking leve...

Page 10: ...SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 3 1 Folding unfolding the wheelchair Unfolding the wheelchair 1 Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side 1 Fig 2 2 On the opposite side press the seat tube downwards as far a...

Page 11: ...e gap between backrest and seat 3 3 Attaching the leg rests 1 Insert the leg rest into the guide on the wheelchair from above 1 Fig 4 When do ing so the leg rest must be angled out wards The foot plat...

Page 12: ...d out of your wheelchair Different handicaps allow more or less ma noeuvrability To get in and out of your wheelchair easily and safely the following tips can be helpful NOTE Place the wheelchair back...

Page 13: ...You can now sit down slowly and safely 7 Swivel both the leg rests back to the front in the direction of travel Listen and feel for the click to ensure that the leg rests are correctly engaged 8 Final...

Page 14: ...ivelling the side panel downwards Insert the tube of the side panel into the fixture and ensure that it engages correctly 3 Fig 6 4 3 Removing the side panels arm rests 1 Swivel the side panel upwards...

Page 15: ...o transfer onto or off the wheelchair This also allows you to move the wheelchair closer to a bed or bath tub 1 Fold the foot plate upwards see chapter 4 4 2 Pull the locking grip upwards 2 Fig 9 3 Sw...

Page 16: ...chair is in motion To propel the wheelchair forwards Push both wheels forwards evenly To propel the wheelchair backwards Push both wheels backwards evenly To stop the wheelchair Close your hands aroun...

Page 17: ...11 WARNING Always drive up or down slopes gradients in a straight line and at a reduced speed Do not drive over slopes or gradients obliquely as this increases the risk of tipping over 4 8 Loading the...

Page 18: ...he brake blocks the wheel 1 Fig 12 2 Press the brake lever further forwards until you feel it engage 2 Fig 13 To release the parking brake Pull the brake lever backwards WARNING Do not use the parking...

Page 19: ...heelchair to be slowed in a con trolled manner while in motion The drum brakes can also be used as additional parking brakes Stopping the wheelchair Pull evenly on both brake levers 1 Fig 14 Parking t...

Page 20: ...wheel with the quick release axle out of the axle holder 2 Fig 15 Attaching a rear wheel 1 Use your thumb to press the lock button of the quick release axle 2 Position the rear wheel on the wheelchai...

Page 21: ...without a user t Fold the wheelchair for transport Chapter 3 1 t Carry the folded wheelchair by holding the front of the side frame and the push handles t Remove any components that can easily come f...

Page 22: ...using a H3 50 dummy 78 kg and a headrest Passenger cars designed for transporting wheelchair users while seated in a wheelchair have to have a wheelchair space in accordance with the German Road Traff...

Page 23: ...avel in line with ISO 10542 WTORS Under no circumstances must the wheelchair be strapped in place using other attachment points e g anti tip bar armrests No modifi cations must be made to the transpor...

Page 24: ...ter than 75 Fig C t Safety belts must not be routed over components of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels which would hold it away from the body Fig D t Only products that are certified in line...

Page 25: ...sported whilst seated in the wheelchair and the wheelchair is secured by a restraint system and safety belt t Adjustable backrests must be put in the upright position t The wheelchair user s safety du...

Page 26: ...inal accessories from DIETZ may be used Only then is the compliance and thus the safety of the product guaran teed When setting up a new user for the first time all wheelchair adjustments must be carr...

Page 27: ...y at least 10 cm Start with the lowest strap Finally fold the back strap backwards again and fasten it in place using the Velcro fastener 1 2 5 3 Armrests The length and height of the armrests can be...

Page 28: ...old the extension under the seat and fasten the Velcro straps to secure it there 3 Fig 25 Carry the procedure out in the opposite se quence to increase the seat depth 5 4 Adjusting the push handle onl...

Page 29: ...leboreholeinthewheelforks Seat height 46 Upper bore hole in the wheel forks The wheelchair frame has 5 bore holes for seat height adjustment using the rear wheel adapt er 2 Fig 28 Bore holes provided...

Page 30: ...applied it must not be possible to push the wheelchair 1 2 5 8 Drum brake optional Only to be performed by specialist staff Adjust the braking force using the adjusting screw 1 on the brake cable to...

Page 31: ...e wheelchair against tip ping over Next loosen the two screw joints of the adapter 1 Fig 30 and pull the screws out completely Then rotate the adapter vertically by 180 2 Fig 30 31 and fix it in place...

Page 32: ...air and the anti tipping supports can be pushed upwards This is useful if an accompany ing person is pushing the wheelchair and needs to get past obstacles To do so pull the red clamp bracket towards...

Page 33: ...nstalled This secures and stabilises the person seated in the wheel chair It prevents the person from tipping for wards out of the wheelchair Tools Cross tip screwdriver The safety belt is attached to...

Page 34: ...en the two socket head screws 3 Fig 37 2 Take hold of the amputee board by the pad and push it upwards or downwards until the desired position has been achieved Finally tighten the screws again 5 14 B...

Page 35: ...he armrest height using the external push button 1 Fig 39 by adjusting the height while pressing the push button The armrests can be adjusted to 8 heights in 1 cm steps from 230 mm to 300 mm above the...

Page 36: ...available from 112 to 189 3 To fix the leg rest angle release the screw cap over the desired position bore to allow the screw to engage Finally tighten the star grip by hand in a clockwise direction...

Page 37: ...Z may be used If third party products are installed on the wheelchair responsibility for the safety of the product passes to the person who installs the accessories or carries out the installation The...

Page 38: ...IR DIMENSIONS The dimensions given here refer to the standard configuration of the wheelchair and may vary depending on the wheelchair model and configuration NOTE All dimensions taken on textile part...

Page 39: ...ective seat width mm 395 515 395 515 d Seat surface height front edge mm 460 485 510 460 485 510 g Backrest angle 2 2 h Backrest height mm 430 390 480 c Footrest to seat distance mm 362 512 362 512 Le...

Page 40: ...ax Min Max Tool number 18 50 02 0129 18 50 02 2131 Wheelchair frame colour Manganese grey metallic Manganese grey metallic Seat width mm 390 420 450 480 510 390 420 450 480 510 Arm cushion L x W mm 34...

Page 41: ...dummy H3 50 dummy 78 kg Product tests The TOMTAR MR S and MR LG fulfils the requirements of the international standards DIN EN 12183 the standards for manual wheelchairs have been tested ISO 7176 8 th...

Page 42: ...s the risk t With an incline slope of more than 10 there is an increased risk of tipping backwards or forwards DIETZ recom mends using anti tipping supports t Anti tip supports must be used for wheelc...

Page 43: ...the help of accompanying persons if no elevators or ramps are present t Any severe incidents associated with the product must be reported to the manu facturer and responsible authority t Protect the...

Page 44: ...functional impairments contact an autho rised specialist dealer immediately NOTE The inspections and measures stipulated in the maintenance schedule must be performed by the user or assistant if not...

Page 45: ...ler x Seat and backrest upholstery Check for contamination damage If contamination is found clean the upholstery in line with the cleaning information If the upholstery is damaged have it replaced x M...

Page 46: ...t rest Check for correct function and damage It must be possible to remove attach and lock the leg rests without fault Defects and surface defects must be remedied x Push rims Check for damage and wea...

Page 47: ...e front wheels are dirty or damaged Visit an authorised specialist dealer The wheelchair is difficult to push The wheel axles are dirty Remove the dirt The tyre pressure of the wheels is too low only...

Page 48: ...ompletely dried in order to preserve their quality DISINFECTION When manually reconditioning a used aid for reuse all of the aid s components must be thor oughly treated wiped with a disinfectant Take...

Page 49: ...isted in the maintenance schedule on the wheelchair STORAGE To store the wheelchair ensure that the wheelchair is stored in a dry place protected against di rect strong sunlight and at a temperature o...

Page 50: ...d suitable for transporting persons in vehicles marking of the attachment points for the wheelchair restraint system on the wheelchair Crash tested according to ISO 7176 19 Not approved as a seat for...

Page 51: ...ils or greases LIFETIME The expected product service life is five years when used daily and if used as intended This assumes compliance with the maintenance and safety specifications stipulated in thi...

Page 52: ...H Reutaeckerstrasse 12 76307 Karlsbad Germany Tel 49 7248 9186 0 Fax 49 7248 9186 86 info dietz reha de www dietz rehab de TOMTAR is a registered trademark belonging to DIETZ GmbH TOMTAR products are...

Reviews: