Handicare Ibis 24 User Manual Download

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009.00001.111D

USER MANUAL

IBIS

ANUAL WHEELCHAIR

Summary of Contents for Ibis 24

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Page 3: ...changes and modifications The information provided is valid for the product in its standard version Handicare cannot be held liable for possible damage resulting from specifications of the product deviating from the standard configuration The available information has been prepared with all possible diligence but Handicare cannot be held liable for possible errors in the information or the consequ...

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Page 5: ...ration 19 4 1 Riding with the Ibis 19 4 2 Riding 19 4 2 1 Riding forward and backward with Ibis 12 19 4 2 2 Riding forward and backward with Ibis 24 20 4 2 3 Turning corners with Ibis 24 20 4 2 4 Slopes 20 4 2 5 Parking 21 4 3 Tilt adjustment seating system 22 4 3 1 Tilting the seating system 22 4 3 2 Set tilt adjustment 23 4 4 Gas spring adjustment backrest option 23 4 5 Getting in getting out 23...

Page 6: ...usting the footplate 38 5 6 1 Adjusting the angle of the footplate 38 5 6 2 Adjusting the depth of the footplate 39 5 7 Adjusting the armrest 39 5 7 1 Adjusting the height of the arm rest 40 5 7 2 Adjusting the depth of the arm rest 40 5 8 Adjusting the height of the side panel 41 5 9 Adjusting the headrest option 41 5 9 1 Adjusting the height of the headrest 42 5 9 2 Adjusting the depth of the he...

Page 7: ...cts XXXXXX 010001000 en doc Delivery Your dealer will deliver the Ibis wheelchair ready for use SADKIB 010002020 en doc This manual With this manual you can safely use and maintain clean the product In case of doubt always contact your dealer In the documentation the words left right front and back are used to indicate a certain part of the product This is viewed from the position of the user XXXX...

Page 8: ... labels XXXXXX 010004000 en doc 24 B C A E D F 12 010004010 See fig 010004010 A Tilt adjustment mechanical B Set tilt adjustment C Gas spring adjustment backrest option D Brake bracket E Tire pressure back wheels 12 F Tire pressure back wheels 24 SADKIB 010004010 en doc ...

Page 9: ...t backrest option To adjust the backrest see Gas spring adjustment backrest PICPRO 010004360 en doc D Brake bracket Brake bracket up brake off Brake bracket down brake on To use the brake bracket see Parking PICPRO 010004350 en doc E Tire pressure back wheels 12 For the right tire pressure see Product specifications PICPRO 010004370 en doc F Tire pressure back wheels 24 For the right tire pressure...

Page 10: ...re easily PICDOC 010004120 en doc Available documentation The following technical documentation is available for this wheelchair Owner s manual Service manual XXXXXX 010005000 en doc Service and technical support For information concerning specific settings maintenance or repair work please contact your dealer He is always prepared to help you Ensure you have at hand Model Manufacture year Identif...

Page 11: ...facture year C Identification number D User area indoors or outdoors E Maximum load For the place of the identification plate see main components XXXXXX 010007010 en doc A 010007000 LAGE DIJK 10 5705 BZ HELMOND THE NETHERLANDS TYPE TYPE TYP CAT YEAR JAAR JAHR 2000 IDNR CT 00004 USAGE INDOOR OUTDOOR GEBRUIKSGEBIED BINNEN BUITEN GEBRAUCHSGEBIET INNERHALB AUSSERHALB MAX LOAD MAX BELASTB ZUL GESAMTGEW...

Page 12: ...replacement that is necessary in connection with faults that arise after one 1 year after the date of delivery of the Product to the Customer The repair or replacement that is required in connection with faults due to improper or careless use of the Product or that are based on the Product being used for another purpose than the one for which it is intended in which regard it applies that if the C...

Page 13: ...air and those adaptations are carried out without the instructions and or at the order of Handicare 6 To retain rights under the above delineated warranties the Customer must in case of damage or other calamities as rapidly as possible contact Handicare and inform them as fully as possible The possibility of taking recourse to the above mentioned warranty conditions becomes null and void for the C...

Page 14: ...astics and metals have been used AHIXXX 010009000 en doc Use according to purpose1 The wheelchair Ibis was designed for the transport of persons to a maximum weight of 125 kg 275 lbs The Ibis wheelchair is not a sports wheelchair The wheelchair has been designed for use in and outdoors The Ibis 12 is a push wheelchair which means that the wheelchair can only be moved when another person pushes the...

Page 15: ...tions on the wheelchair Signs symbols and instructions placed on this wheelchair comprise part of its safety facilities They must never be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the wheelchair Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged signs symbols and instructions Contact your dealer with regard to this 1 2 Technical specification...

Page 16: ...rive safely in the wheelchair SADKIB 010100000 en doc 2 General description The Ibis is a compact wheelchair which offers comfort and safety in any situation both inside and out The Ibis is a wheelchair that is moved by hand either by yourself as is the case with the Ibis with 24 wheels or to be pushed by another person as is the case with the Ibis with 12 wheels The seating system can be adjusted...

Page 17: ...To apply the brake to the wheelchair or release it J Brake bracket The assistant can operate the brake bracket of the wheelchair by foot to apply or release the brake K Swivel castor These swivel in the direction in which the wheelchair is steered L Back wheels 12 The back wheels of the wheelchair M Back wheels 24 Using these wheels you can move the wheelchair yourself N Quick release shaft This w...

Page 18: ...Main components 18 24 12 C B A G K L H E F I J D C B A G I K N H E F M D 010300000 ...

Page 19: ... the wheelchair if applicable Whether the wheelchair has been taken off the brake See Parking If everything is in order the wheelchair can be driven SADKIB 010401010 nl doc 4 2 Riding Before you start riding with the wheelchair it should be adjusted optimally to your personal needs Then you can seat yourself on the wheelchair See Getting in and getting out Now you may start your ride As a wheelcha...

Page 20: ... 0104004010 en doc 4 2 3 Turning corners with Ibis 24 Turning right By increasing the speed of the left hoop i e by pulling it more strongly the wheelchair will turn right The wheelchair will also turn right by slowing down the right hoop Turning left By increasing the speed of the right hoop i e by pulling it more strongly the wheelchair will turn left The wheelchair will also turn left by slowin...

Page 21: ...ving downhill at uncontrollable speeds which might cause frightful damage or injury It is not recommended to go down stairways SADKIB 010404030 en doc 4 2 5 Parking See fig 010404070 The wheelchair is equipped with drum brakes on both back wheels This way the wheelchair can be prevented from moving by itself during the getting in or out or if the wheelchair is being stored The brake may be operate...

Page 22: ...sition in relation to the wheels so that the stability of the wheelchair is not affected Also your knees remain at the same height SADKIB 010409000 en doc 4 3 1 Tilting the seating system See fig 010409010 The seating system can be tilted as follows This is done by another person Apply the brake to the wheelchair See Parking Take both handles of the pushing bracket in your hands Pull handle A full...

Page 23: ...a comfortable angle by continuous movement using a gas spring This is done as follows by another person Apply the brake to the wheelchair See Parking Take both handles of the pushing bracket in your hands Pull handle A fully upward This will unlock the gas spring of the backrest Now pull the backrest backward or push the backrest forward until the desired angle is reached Release the handle the ba...

Page 24: ...arm rest concerned A See Taking down an arm rest Fold up the foot plate B See Folding up the foot plate You now have maximum access to the wheelchair for a transfer sideways Carefully seat yourself in the chair Replace the arm rest Fold down the foot plates Getting out in both cases is done in reverse order SADKIB 010405020 nl doc 4 5 2 Folding up the footplate See fig 010405070 To facilitate gett...

Page 25: ...o the elevation and release the stepping button Push the wheelchair further and lift the back wheels across the obstacle by lifting the pushing bracket Always descend from a sidewalk back to front so that the wheelchair cannot tip over and make the user fall out of the chair SADKIB010406020 en doc 4 7 Reducing the Ibis See fig 010407000 The Ibis can be reduced as follows By removing the seat A See...

Page 26: ...at A When replacing the seat the clips B should click around the frame C of the chair Check whether the seat is clicked in place securely EBAXXX 010407010 nl doc 4 7 2 Removing the seat cushion See fig 010407020 The backrest can be folded down to facilitate transport of the wheelchair for example in a car Folding down the backrest should be done as follows Flip the lock clip A off the adjusting ba...

Page 27: ...70 The height adjustment can be done as follows Loosen the cap A a number of turns Slide the headrest B off in upward direction Tighten the cap again so that it will not get lost XXXXXX 010407070 nl doc 4 7 5 Removing the back wheels 24 See fig 010407110 The back wheels of the Ibis 24 have been mounted complete with bearing system using a quick release system in the axle housing of the frame The b...

Page 28: ...ways check the proper locking of the back wheels Try to pull the wheel out of the frame in axial direction If the wheel comes out it is not properly secured In that case you should repeat the above actions SADKIB 010407110 nl doc 4 7 6 Reduced See fig 010407080 After all of the aforementioned parts have been removed from the wheelchair all that remains is fig 010407080 This is the largest part aft...

Page 29: ...nsporter that the vehicle is suitably designed insured and equipped to transport a person in a wheelchair Parts of the wheelchair that can be easily detached should be removed and stored elsewhere during transportation The wheelchair should always be transported in a forward facing direction Handicare recommends an Unwin tie down system that is tested and approved according to ISO10542 The wheelch...

Page 30: ...ution 2 The range of body functions The body is supported in such a way that you can carry out a wide variety of actions because you can move into a stable sitting position A specialist or authorized representative should adjust the wheelchair Erroneous settings can lead to negative consequences for both your sitting position and the driving characteristics as well as performance of your wheelchai...

Page 31: ...10502000 nl doc 5 2 1 Adjusting the seat depth See fig 010502020 The seat depth can be adjusted between approximately 44 cm and 52 cm 17 and 20 by shifting the backrest The seat depth adjustment should be done as follows Loosen the locking bolts A on both sides of the chair frame a half turn 180 loose with an Allen key with a key width of 4 mm Slide the backrest B to the desired depth To promote g...

Page 32: ...t on the chair by clicking the clamps on the front round tube of the seat frame Check whether the seat is clicked in place securely XXXXXX 010502050 nl doc 5 2 3 Adjusting the seat width See fig 010502030 The space between the two arm rests can be adjusted as desired between 36 cm and 52 cm 15 and 20 The holder for the arm rests can be shifted in width on both sides Do the adjustment or have it do...

Page 33: ...ve the chair The minimum seat angle must be adjusted as follows Loosen both nuts A with a spanner with a key width of 13 mm Adjust the new angle by turning the bolts B in or out some more Turning them out will increase the seat angle Turning them in will decrease the seat angle Tighten the nuts in the position finger tight Try the new position Lock the new seat angle by tightening both nuts secure...

Page 34: ...000 nl doc 5 4 1 Adjusting the lower leg length See fig 010505010 The lower leg length can be adjusted continuously This should be done as follows Loosen the cap B by hand Adjust the support with the foot plate A to the desired length Tighten the clamp tightly so that the foot plate cannot slip Make sure that there is sufficient free space underneath the foot plate to operate the wheelchair over o...

Page 35: ...ng the entire leg support forward or backward Tighten the Allen bolt securely again SADKIB 010505020 nl doc 5 4 3 Adjusting the knee angle See fig 010505030 The knee angle can be adjusted by a gas spring The angle of the central leg support should be adjusted as follows Push handle A backward The leg rest B goes upwards Release the handle in the desired position SADKIB 010505030 nl doc 5 5 Adjusti...

Page 36: ...footplates XXXXXX 010504010 nl doc 5 5 2 Adjusting the width of the leg rests See fig 010504020 The space between two leg rests can be optimally adjusted for various seat widths The adjustment of the width of the leg rests should be done as follows First remove the calf strap A by pulling out the piece that is attached with velcro Loosen the two setscrews B a few turns with an Allen key with a key...

Page 37: ...ring If this is the case the leg rests must be brought forward a bit there must be at least 1 cm 3 8 cm between wheel and leg rest If the leg rests are set too far forward it is possible that the suspension bracket of the leg rest comes out from under the seat and pushes into the knees uncomfortably If this is the case the seat should be adjusted forward See Position of the seat cushion EBAXXX 010...

Page 38: ... can be adjusted on the footplate A The angle B The depth The footplate can also be folded up to ease transfer and positioning XXXXXX 010506000 nl doc 5 6 1 Adjusting the angle of the footplate See fig 010506010 The angle of the footplate can be adjusted with respect to the lower leg in steps of 5 The angle of the footplate should be adjusted as follows Loosen locking nut A with a large screwdrive...

Page 39: ... footplates for each other and slide them into the top tubes Adjust the footplates to the desired height Tighten the setscrews If necessary readjust the angle of the footplate See Adjusting the angle of the footplate XXXXXX 010506020 nl doc 5 7 Adjusting the armrest See fig 010508000 The arm rests provide support to the arms to limit the burden on the shoulders For this purpose the arm rests can b...

Page 40: ... being pushed upward Tighten the setscrew again SADKIB 010508010 nl doc 5 7 2 Adjusting the depth of the arm rest See fig 010508020 The depth adjustment of the arm rests should be done as follows Loosen the Allen bolts A on both sides of the chair with an Allen key with a key width of 4 mm Slide the arm rests B in the desired position Tighten the Allen bolts again Note that the adjustment is carri...

Page 41: ...sted in height The height adjustment can be done as follows Loosen both screws A a few turns with a Phillips screwdriver PH2 Slide the side panel B at the desired height Tighten the crosshead screws securely again SADKIB 010509010 nl doc 5 9 Adjusting the headrest option See fig 010510000 A headrest can be attached to the back of the backrest The headrest can be adjusted in A Height B Depth C Angl...

Page 42: ...adrest See fig 010510020 The depth adjustment should be done as follows Loosen the two bolts A a bit with a spanner with a key width of 10 mm Set the desired headrest depth B Tighten the two bolts securely again XXXXXX 010510020 nl doc 5 9 3 Adjusting the angle of the headrest See fig 010510030 The adjustment of the angle should be done as follows Loosen the bolt A a bit with a spanner with a key ...

Page 43: ...ig 010512000 The calf pad serves to support the calf and is placed on a leg support The calf pad can be adjusted in A Height B Angle XXXXXX 010512000 nl doc 5 11 1 Adjusting the height of the calf pad See fig 010512010 The calf pad can be adjusted in height as follows Loosen Allen screw A a few turns with an Allen key with a key width of 4 mm Slide the calf pad up to the desired height Tighten the...

Page 44: ...he height of the push bracket See fig 010517010 The push bracket can be adjusted in height so that the assistant can push the wheelchair in a position that is as comfortable as possible The push bracket can be adjusted in height as follows Loosen both winged screws A Slide the push bracket up or down to the desired height Tighten both winged nuts tightly so that the push bracket cannot slip Attent...

Page 45: ...s of the wheels Only for Ibis 24 X Lubricating these quick release axles with silicone grease from spray can Never use any other grease or oil because these attract dirt X Cleaning of the frame X Cleaning of the upholstery if necessary X Annually if necessary General overhaul X Checking the bearings X Checking all fastenings and bolts tighten if necessary X Checking and cleaning of the brakes X It...

Page 46: ... the dealer supplier For inspection of the tires see maintenance table SADKIB 010705000 en doc 6 3 Cleaning Removing dry dirt Upholstery metal parts and frame parts can usually be cleaned easily with a dry soft cloth Removing mud and or other wet dirt Parts that are soiled with wet dirt can best be cleaned by first wiping the dirty parts with a wet sponge and then wiping them dry with a dry soft c...

Page 47: ... 28 kg 8 7 Static stability downward 10 Static stability upward 11 Static stability sideways 15 Tilt adjustment mechanical 3 28 Seat angle 1 6 Effective sitting depth adjustable 440 mm 8 7 520 mm 8 7 Effective sitting width adjustable 380 mm 8 7 525 mm 8 7 Sitting height from the front 500 mm 8 7 600 mm 8 7 Back angle 83 120 Back height 520 mm 8 7 570 mm 8 7 Lower leg length 390 mm 8 7 500 mm 8 7 ...

Page 48: ...01010 Configuration data Min Max A Effective sitting width adjustable 380 mm 8 7 525 mm 8 7 B Total width 630 mm 8 7 720 mm 8 7 C Effective sitting depth adjustable 440 mm 8 7 520 mm 8 7 D Total length including leg rest 920 mm 8 7 1 200 mm 8 7 E Sitting height from the front 500 mm 8 7 600 mm 8 7 F Back height 520 mm 8 7 570 mm 8 7 G Lower leg length 390 mm 8 7 500 mm 8 7 SADKIB 010901010 en doc ...

Page 49: ...1 6 Effective sitting depth adjustable 440 mm 8 7 520 mm 8 7 Effective sitting width adjustable 380 mm 8 7 505 mm 8 7 Sitting height from the front 500 mm 8 7 600 mm 8 7 Back angle 83 120 Back height 520 mm 8 7 570 mm 8 7 Lower leg length 390 mm 8 7 500 mm 8 7 Leg rest angle 32 105 Arm rest height 170 mm 8 7 240 mm 8 7 Front arm rest to backrest 370 mm 8 7 450 mm 8 7 Hoop diameter 540 mm 8 7 Minim...

Page 50: ...e 380 mm 8 7 505 mm 8 7 B Total width 690 mm 8 7 790 mm 8 7 C Effective sitting depth adjustable 440 mm 8 7 520 mm 8 7 D Total length including leg rest 1 040 mm 8 7 1 200 mm 8 7 E Sitting height from the front 500 mm 8 7 600 mm 8 7 F Back height 520 mm 8 7 570 mm 8 7 G Lower leg length 390 mm 8 7 500 mm 8 7 SADKIB 010901020 en doc ...

Page 51: ...the requirements laid down by the KBOH Foundation admission number R 059511 Accredited test institutions control the fulfilment of the above mentioned standards SADKIB 010901030 nl doc 7 3 CE declaration The product is in conformity with the provisions of the Medical Devices Directive and thus has CE marking 7 4 Authorized service and technical support For problems or questions contact your dealer...

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