Alu Rehab Netti 4U comfort FA, User Manual

Page 1: ...Netti 4U comfort FA u s e r m a n u a l...

Page 2: ...sures 7 2 QUICK REFERENCE 8 3 DESCRIPTION 9 4 FEATURES OF NETTI 4U COMFORT FA 10 5 ACCESSORIES 11 5 1 Mounting of Hip Belt 12 5 2 Mounting of H belt bar 12 6 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENT 6 1 Unpacking 13...

Page 3: ...s Step down 28 8 4 Driving techniques Slope 29 8 5 Driving techniques Up stairs 29 8 6 Driving techniques Down stairs 29 8 7 Transfer 30 8 8 Lifting the wheelchair 31 8 9 Push rim 31 9 TRANSPORT 32 9...

Page 4: ...erefore it is important to know about the possibilities and restrictions of the wheelchair Netti 4U comfort FA is a wheelchair designed for users with the need for comfort and relief The combi nation...

Page 5: ...einforced frame and leg rests for this particular need Ignoring this advice could in unfavourable circumstances lead to the deformation or fracture of metal parts in the area of the back tube the leg...

Page 6: ...d Wheelchair frame Cushions Hubs Brake function Headset bearings test for wear lubrication Directional stability of wheels Bearings Please also note the content of chapter 10 2 Cleaning and washing An...

Page 7: ...ition of main wheels it is possible to achieve seat height of 500 mm whewheel Backrest height 520 mm Specification min max Overall length with foot support 1130 mm Overall width 700 mm Folded length 6...

Page 8: ...hapter 5 for more information Mounting descriptions will accompany the accessory For troubleshooting see chapter 11 For mounting and adjustments see chapter 6 and 7 Drive carefully Be aware that frict...

Page 9: ...t countries 1 3 1 Back cushion 44 53cm cmpl 41350 2 1 Seat cushion Sense 44 53cm 26495 312148 1 1 Netti 4U FA 44 53cm 41295 114178 Pos Qty Name Item no Drawing Mater Chair width Colour Item no 35 44cm...

Page 10: ...le foot support Height and angle adjustable foot plates Removable ARM SUPPORT Height and depth adjustable Removable HEAD SUPPORT Height depth and angle adjustable Removable ANTI TIP Height adjustable...

Page 11: ...n the tray Armrest pads Sizes Wide 415x80 mm Long Wide 525x80 mm Long 445x70 mm Standard 385x58 mm Small 333x58 mm Hemi arm support Offers extra support for the affected arm Can be set in fixed positi...

Page 12: ...the rearmost hole using the enclosed screws and nuts Ill 5 1 3 2 pcs13 mm open end spanner 5 2 Assembling Illustration 5 2 1 Remove the push handles and pull the H belt attachment bar onto the push ha...

Page 13: ...nents 44 cm width chair Main wheels 1 9 kg each Anti tip 0 1 kg each Front castors 0 8 kg each Foot support angle adj 2 kg each Cushions app 1 kg Head support A 1 kg Head support C 0 9 kg 6 2 Main whe...

Page 14: ...wheels or to change to a different size of main wheels unfix the hub bushing including washer and nut Remove the hub bushing and mount it in the required position 2 pcs 24 mm open end spanner Main whe...

Page 15: ...ith plastic plugs Ill 6 5 3 Ill 6 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C D Seat depth table Netti 4U FA Seat depth Hole position 390mm A6 B10 415mm A5 B9 440mm A4 B8 465mm A3 B7 490mm A2 C7 515mm A1 D7 Ill 6...

Page 16: ...ck the back rest by pushing the locking bolt through the plastic bracket and the gas spring locking head After changing the hole position in the plastic bracket the hole position in the back rest hing...

Page 17: ...n adjusting foot supports in angle do not put the fingers in the adjusting mechanism between the moving parts Adjusting the height of the anti tip The anti tip can be adjusted in two fixed positions T...

Page 18: ...ock on the right foot plate and place the lock over the bolt on the left foot plate To release the foot plate pull the plastic lock and lift the right foot plate up For outdoor use there should be a c...

Page 19: ...t supports Never lift the wheelchair by the foot supports 6 11 Head support A Lever for depth adjustment B Wheel for angle adjustment C Lever for height adjustment D Head support bracket Place the squ...

Page 20: ...o the right and left giving the possibility to accomodate special needs for head support Untighten the four screws holding the adapter together Move the adapter to the required position and fix the ad...

Page 21: ...ks into position Give the arm support a slight push in horizontal direction to make sure that it is locked Ill 6 12 2 Remove the arm support Pull the locking knob at the rear of the arm ill 6 12 3 sup...

Page 22: ...ws on the outside of the brakes Ill 6 13 3 Adjust the brake position and tighten the screws Ill 6 13 3 For fine adjustment loosen the screw on the inside of the brakes Ill 6 13 4 Adjust the brake posi...

Page 23: ...brake The wheelbase in drum brake is fitted with hand operated hub brakes to allow regulation of speed on hills and whilst travelling along These are located on the push handles To apply the brakes p...

Page 24: ...screw is properly tightened To remove the handles the safety screw at the bottom also has to be removed 6 15 Tilt and recline function The stepless recline and tilt function is regulated by using the...

Page 25: ...sion November 2010 2 Take the seat cushion out 3 Take the back rest cushion out 4 Release the velcro straps on the back of the back rest 5 Remove the plastic hand grips 6 Release the two screws on eac...

Page 26: ...he back rest 9 Release the two screws under the seat plate at the front on both sides using an allen key 10 Release the two screws under the seat plate at the rear on both sides using an allen key 11...

Page 27: ...ion Measure width of seat plate The seat cushion consist of three parts Separate the wedges to the same width as the seat plate Place the wide foam layer on top of the wedges and mount the outer cover...

Page 28: ...step is very low It also depends on the clearance between the footplates and the ground Check that the anti tip is turned up Drive the chair backwards towards the step Make a firm grip on the push ri...

Page 29: ...ask for assistance Never use escalators even if assisted by a companion With assistance backwards Check that the anti tip is turned up Pull the wheelchair backwards to the first step of the stairs Ang...

Page 30: ...Techniques for transfering to from the wheelchair should be practiced well with the persons involved Here we give some important advices for preparation of the chair With or without companion sideway...

Page 31: ...elivered with aluminium push rims as standard The material and distance to the main wheel influences the ability of the user to grip Contact your dealer to get information about push rims that fit you...

Page 32: ...front castors Chapt 6 3 9 2 Transport in car If the head support is mounted correctly it is very stable but does not replace the need for an external neck support mounted in the car The chair is mark...

Page 33: ...and and sea water salt used for gritting in the winter can damage the bearings of the front castors and main wheels Clean the wheelchair thouroughly after use Frequency Weekly Monthly Check defects da...

Page 34: ...ncorrectly mounted Clean the front castors and forks for dirt Too much weight over the front castors 6 4 The front castors are wobbling To much weight over the front castors Adjust point of balance by...

Page 35: ...et wear from changes in wheelchair assemlies or instutions not approved by Alu Rehab or by use of spare parts delivered or produced by third parties In such cases this guarantee shall be considered nu...

Page 36: ...this is the case the warranty given by Alu Rehab A S Norway will not be valid If any uncertainty about special fitting and adaptations please contact Alu Rehab A S 12 6 Combinations with other produc...

Page 37: ...om back rest tube to front seat plate App 3 cm can be subtracted when including standard backrest cushion Measured from ground to seat plate without cushion Standard cushion measures app 7 5 cm Measur...

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