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Operating instructions
manual XXL wheelchair

Version 1.0.0 EN

Summary of Contents for tauron rsi XXL

Page 1: ...Operating instructions manual XXL wheelchair Version 1 0 0 EN ...

Page 2: ...49 7248 9186 0 Fax 49 7248 9186 86 info dietz reha de www dietz reha de Misprint falsities price and product changes reserved DIETZ GmbH Reha Produkte Karlsbad Reproduction also extracts by written permission from DIETZ GmbH Karlsbad only 2 DIETZ GmbH operating instructions manual XXL wheelchair tauron rsi Version 1 0 0 EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS tauron rsi ...

Page 3: ...antages to the fullest extent You will also receive information related to the operational and traf fic related safety of your XXL wheelchair and find out how to retain as much of its value as possible If you require more information on product performance please contact your medical supplies shop These operating instructions contain all the necessary information for adjusting and operating the ta...

Page 4: ...ke for accompanying person optional 22 4 8 Locking and unlocking the push bar 23 4 9 Transporting and folding together 24 4 10 Belt optional 25 01 Information Intended purpose 6 Indication 6 Contraindication 6 Warning symbols 7 02 Product description Scope of delivery 8 Set up of the tauron rsi 9 03 Putting into operation Preparing the wheelchair for us 10 3 1 Unfolding the wheelchair 11 3 2 Back ...

Page 5: ... 8 Push bar 31 5 9 Anti tip wheels 31 06 Technical data Dietz s measurement system 32 Dimensions and weight 34 Maintenance log 35 07 General safety instructions Safety instructions 36 08 Instructions for general use Checking the wheelchair by the user 38 Care instructions for the user 39 Labels 39 Serial number 39 Disposal 39 Forwarding reusing 40 09 Guarantee Warranty 41 Declaration of conformity...

Page 6: ...This wheelchair is intended to support people who are unable to walk or who have a severe walking disability particularly those who are over weight or obese due to w w Paralysis w w Loss of limbs w w Limb defect deformation w w Joint contracture joint damage not on both arms w w Other diseases CONTRAINDICATION Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of t t False sensations t t Severe diseq...

Page 7: ...ful advice for the daily use of your wheelchair ATTENTION Warning about potential dangers that might damage or destroy the product NOTE Valuable tips and tricks to help you use your wheelchair CAUTION Warnings about potential dangers with the risk of injury of the user or accompanying person 01 INFORMATION ...

Page 8: ...it can subsequently be used to store the wheelchair if necessary SCOPE OF DELIVERY On receipt of the wheelchair please immediately check to make sure that the contents are complete and undamaged The contents consist of w w 1 set of cardboard box and packaging w w 1 pre assembled wheelchair w w 1 pair of leg rests w w 1 user s manual w w Seat pad w w Accessories if selected 02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...

Page 9: ...te angle adjustable Disc brake Leg rest Side abduction panels Armrest pads adjustable Backrest Velco Push bar 360 adjustable Push rims Anti tip support SET UP OF THE tauron rsi Basic components Seat plate 02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...

Page 10: ... needs In chapter 03 Putting into operation starting on page 10 you will find explanations of all the setting options you can carry out without tools to adjust the wheelchair to satisfy your needs In chapter 05 Adjustments for individual settings starting on page 26 you will find explanations on the more complex settings such as seat height angle etc for optimal adjustment CAUTION Risk of trapping...

Page 11: ...t Then press one of the seat plates down in the front with the palm of your hand until the wheelchair has completely unfolded 3 2 Back pad The flap of the backpad can be attached at the rear side of the seatcushion by fastening the velcro Thus the gap between backrest and seatcushion can be closed 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION ...

Page 12: ...e side Allen screws until the backlash on the leg rests has been reduced to a minimum 3 4 Lower leg length The setting is correct when your thighs are hori zontal with the feet placed on the foot plates To adjust loosen the screws at the back of the leg rest until the lower part of the leg rest can be extended Put the foot plate into a comfor table position and tighten the screws In order to ensur...

Page 13: ...t plates down The optional footboard connects the two foot plates together Fit the footboard fully onto one of the foot plates and fold the footboard down until the opening on the opposite side completely covers the foot plate 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION ...

Page 14: ...the side clamps at the back Firstly loosen the locking lever of the front clamp 1 Loosen the two Allen screws on the side clamp at the front and the back 2 Now turn the back clamp to the desired positi on Support and guide the front clamp when sliding it on the side frame and push it slightly upwards 3 Then secure the Allen screws in the back clamp 1 2 3 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION ...

Page 15: ...dth of the back seat will be re duced 4 Conversely the back seat becomes wider if you position the clamps to the outside 5 4 5 3 7 Side abduction panels The side abduction pads can be positioned and inverted in addition to adjusting the back area The standard position allows for abduction of the leg position 1 The inverted position gives the thighs additio nal space 2 1 2 03 PUTTING INTO OPERATION...

Page 16: ...nd out of your wheelchair Different handicaps allow more or less manoeuvrability To get in and out of your wheelchair easily and safely the following tips can be helpful NOTE To stop the wheelchair from rolling or sliding away while getting seated it is helpful to place both rear wheels against a wall 04 DRIVE MODE ...

Page 17: ...ont of the wheelchair Then carefully move back wards until your legs touch the seat 5 Now grab the armrest with your hands 6 You can now sit down slowly and safely 7 Put the leg rests back into place 8 Fold the foot plates down see chapter 3 5 Getting out of your wheelchair Carry the procedure out in the opposite sequence NOTE To transfer sideways you can remove the side panels see chapter 4 2 04 ...

Page 18: ...pulled up and out In order to reattach the side panel carry out the steps in reverse order 4 3 Folding the foot plates up Fold the foot plates up to make it easier to get in and out To save space when folding up the wheelchair the foot plates must be folded up and the push bar must be dismantled see chapter 4 8 CAUTION The user must not put weight on the foot plates when getting in and out of the ...

Page 19: ... rests first fold up the foot plates Pull the locking lever and swivel the leg rests out Now you can pull the leg rests up and out To assemble them carry out the steps in rever se order When the leg rest is swivelled forwards it au dibly clicks into place 04 DRIVE MODE ...

Page 20: ...e thumb in the direction of movement and form a fist enclosing the push rim To slow down let the push rim glide through your hand in a controlled manner CAUTION During hard braking manoeuv res the pushrims can become quite hot To steer the wheelchair slow down the push rim on the side to which the wheelchair should move or turn To turn on the spot push one hand forwards and the other hand backward...

Page 21: ...heelchair is now stable you can transfer to another chair or park it Release the locking brake by pulling back the lever NOTE When the locking brake is activated the braking force is distributed evenly on both of the rear wheels 1 2 CAUTION Never use the locking brake to stop the wheelchair when it is in use always use your hands on the push rims to slow down The locking brake is only intended for...

Page 22: ...with it the brake The accompanying person can use the optional assistant brake as an operating and locking brake This is particularly useful when moving on slopes Movement can be slowed down in stages by applying more or less pressure on the brake lever as required In addition the optio nal operating lever can also be used by the ac companying person as a parking brake CAUTION In models without an...

Page 23: ...ew until the plastic part protrudes out of the opening Then you can swivel the push bar down and out to the side The push bar is now unlocked and the wheelchair can be folded to gether To lock the push bar carry out the steps in reverse order CAUTION The push bar must be properly secured to use it with the wheelchair 04 DRIVE MODE ...

Page 24: ...e flap of the backrest from the seat pad and place the seat pad to the side Unlock the push bar and swivel it down Now stand in front of the wheelchair and pull one of the seat plate upwards in the middle The seat plate are now angled slightly upwards Then hold the front of the side panels and push both sides together in the middle The wheelchair folds together To unfold the wheelchair refer to th...

Page 25: ...s and stabilises the person seated in the wheel chair It prevents the person from tipping for wards out of the wheelchair The belt is secured to the backrest tube on the left and right Subsequent installation should be carried out in a specialist workshop 04 DRIVE MODE ...

Page 26: ... until the grinding noises stop Once you have finished adjusting the settings the adjusting screw is fixed by tightening the lock nut The adjusting screw on the brake cable facing the brake le ver has an even effect on both sides It is only used to finely adjust the braking force CAUTION Ensure that both sides of the wheelchair are adjusted evenly CAUTION Only certified technical specialists may c...

Page 27: ...30 mm Loosen the screws securing the armrest to the side panel The armpads can then be moved backwards or forwards Tighten the screws again to secure the armpads on the side panel 5 4 Angle adjustable foot plates The tauron rsi is fitted with angle adjustable foot plates as a standard feature To change the angle first loosen the Allen screw and pull the foot plate slightly inwards until the lock i...

Page 28: ...mmetrically positioned slots The seat depth can be adjusted by 9 cm if neces sary e g if the wheelchair is used again To do so loosen the four outer screws of the seat plate turn the seat plate by 180 and then reassemble it Ensure that all four screws are tightened CAUTION The described modification option for the seat plate may only be carried out by a specia list retailer 05 ADJUSTMENTS FOR INDI...

Page 29: ... stage is created by using a 6 front wheel w w Seat height 39 front wheel 15 cm 6 bolt on axle of the back wheel above w w Seat height 43 front wheel 20 cm 8 bolt on axle of the back wheel middle w w Seat height 47 front wheel 20 cm 8 bolt on axle of the back wheel below CAUTION If the height of the seat is changed the brake settings must be checked 05 ADJUSTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS ...

Page 30: ...tely release the brake cables of the disc brake on both sides and pull the brake cable out Then unscrew the wheel axis screw now pull the wheel axis out fully In the next step you can remove the rear wheel The adapter including the brake cylinder of the disc brake must be turned by 180 and depending on the conversion moved 4 cm to the front or to the back To assemble it carry out the steps in reve...

Page 31: ... wheels The anti tip wheels prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards The anti tip roll should be positioned closely to the ground To do so the anti tip wheels can be adjusted individually Loosen the screw and extend the anti tip wheels to the lowest pos sible distance from the ground Then tighten the screws again If the distance between the anti tip wheels and the ground is too low you can al...

Page 32: ... measuring points listed below All of the measurements listed in these instruc tions are to be understood within the framework of the DIETZ system of measurement Rear seat width Middle of the side panel holder to the middle of the side panel holder Front seat width Middle of the side frame to the middle of the side frame Back height From the seat plate to the upper corner of the back upholstery th...

Page 33: ...he ground to the top corner of the seat plate Lower leg length Total length upper edge of foot plate middle to upper edge of leg rest holder Seat height Lower leg length NOTE All dimensions taken on textile parts e g back upholstery are to be understood with a tolerance of 1 cm Seat depth 06 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 34: ...0 103 104 56 80 103 109 Total height cm 103 Total width cm Front seat width 19 Total width folded cm 33 Total length without leg rests cm 79 84 Total length with leg rests cm 104 incl std leg rests 109 incl std leg rests Seat angle degrees 3 Back angle degrees 7 5 with lumbal curve Armrest height cm 30 without cushion Armrest width cm 5 Armrest length cm 25 Lower leg length adjustable cm 39 46 Rea...

Page 35: ...n s brake lever Push bar Side panel complete Foot rests Seat plates Cross strut Back upholstery Front wheels Rear wheels Tyres Push rims Frame Who MAINTENANCE LOG ATTENTION We suggest to have your wheelchair inspected by a specialist dealer at least once a year 06 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 36: ... parts or protect the wheelchair from exposure to the sun t t The wheelchair may not be used to transport several individuals or loads It is intended to transport one person only who is seated on the seat provided t t Never use the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or other substances which influence attentiveness or physical and mental receptiveness t t Please note that the risk of tippin...

Page 37: ...l then be seen more easily by other road users t t Do not use high pressure cleaners or strong corrosive chemicals for cleaning purposes t t Always remember that there is a risk of fingers or other parts of the body getting caught in any of the moving parts brakes leg rests etc For this reason operate the wheelchair with care t t CAUTION The tauron rsi wheelchair is not tested according to ISO 717...

Page 38: ...tional capability of the brake system It should be impossible to push the wheelchair when the brake is actuated If you notice unusual braking behaviour immediately notify your specialist retailer and cease using the wheelchair w w That the seat and backrest upholstery is undamaged and clean If it is soiled it can be cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instructions If it is damaged contact your...

Page 39: ...ected with an alcohol based disinfectant The incontinence cover for the seat pad can be washed at up to 90 C CAUTION Do not use high pressure or steam cleaners LABELS Stickers must remain legible and not be removed Immediately replace illegible or missing stickers SERIAL NUMBER The serial number sticker is very important for identifying the product It must not be removed DISPOSAL If your wheelchai...

Page 40: ...g The upholstery can be machine washed at max 40 C 100 F The advantage of steam washing is that it ensures a reliable and consistent hygiene standard Please use only the following disinfectants use of other chemicals might damage the wheelchair w w Aldehyde free disinfectants based on alcohol max 70 propyalcohol w w Oxygen releasing disinfectants w w Aldehyde based disinfectants CAUTION Sewn texti...

Page 41: ... DIETZ GmbH declares that the tauron rsi wheel chair is in conformity with EU Directive 93 42 EWG pertaining to medi cal products RESPONSIBLITY DIETZ GmbH can only take full responsiblity for the safety reliablity and usability of the wheelchair if all modifications adding of optional parts or repairs are carried out by authorised service personnel LIABILITY DIETZ GmbH only bears liability if the ...

Page 42: ...t 27 Back seat width 14 Belt 25 Brake for accompanying person 22 C Care instructions 39 Checking the wheelchair 38 Contraindication 6 D Declaration of conformity 41 Detaching the leg rests 19 DIETZ s measurement system 32 Disc brake 26 Disposal 39 E Extending the wheelbase 30 F Folding the foot plates 18 Folding together 24 Foot plates footboard 13 Forwarding 40 10 INDEX ...

Page 43: ... P Product description 8 Push bar 23 31 Push rims 20 R Responsiblity 41 Reusing 40 S Safety instructions 36 Scope of delivery 8 Seat height adjustment 29 Seat plate 28 Serial number 39 Set up of the tauron rsi 9 Side abduction pads 15 Side panels 15 18 Swivelling away the leg rests 19 Symbols 7 T Technical data 34 Transfer sideways 17 Transporting the wheelchair 24 37 U Unfolding the wheelchair 11...

Page 44: ...2017 LW RP DIETZ GmbH Reutäckerstraße 12 76307 Karlsbad Tel 49 7248 9186 0 Fax 49 7248 9186 86 info dietz reha de www dietz reha de Misprint falsities price and product changes reserved DIETZ GmbH Reha Produkte Karlsbad Reproduction also extracts by written permission from DIETZ GmbH Karlsbad only ...

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