Dietz 200380, User Manual

Page 1: ...IT NL FR EN TOMTAR VFG quad cane User manual version 1 0 0 EN ...

Page 2: ...f your product identification data below so that you have these to hand if you have any queries about your product All the data can be found on the product label see Product labelling Type model Item No REF Serial number 21 Date of manufacture Other information notes ...

Page 3: ...p keep your product in safe working order while ensuring it retains its value for as long as possible If you have any questions or require additional information please contact the specialist retail er which supplied the product to you You will always find the latest information about your product on our website For information or queries concerning product safety and on recalls please contact DIE...

Page 4: ...4 DIETZ GmbH User manual for TOMTAR VFG Version 1 0 0 EN CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...sing the quad cane 4 1 Walking with the quad cane 13 4 2 Accessories and add ons from third party suppliers 14 4 Technical specifications 5 1 Dimensions and technical information 15 5 2 Materials 15 5 3 Product tests 16 5 4 Ambient conditions 16 5 5 Product labelling 16 6 Safety instructions 6 1 Safety instructions 18 7 Care and maintenance 7 1 Servicing maintenance 20 7 2 Maintenance schedule 21 ...

Page 6: ...uct 1 2 INTENDED PURPOSE The TOMTAR VFG quad cane is intended for use by persons with restricted mobility weighing up to 100 kg Its purpose is to provide additional support and stability while standing or walking and to relieve some of the strain on the body It is designed for single handed use on the left or right and partially relieves the strain on the user s body while helping them with coordi...

Page 7: ...00 kg 1 5 SYMBOLS These symbols indicate passages of text that are helpful for using and operating the product in everyday life WARNING It is mandatory to observe and comply with warnings They draw your attention to the fact that failure to comply may result in injury and or damage to the product or the environment NOTE Tips and advice which make using the various functions easier 1 IMPORTANT INFO...

Page 8: ... of its parts and that it is not damaged If the con tents are noticeably damaged inform the freight company immediately The following components are included in the scope of delivery of the TOMTAR VFG quad cane t TOMTAR VFG quad cane t User manual WARNING Risk of poisoning When burnt packaging films can release toxic gases Risk of suffocation Keep plastic bags out of the reach of children ...

Page 9: ...rly identify the individual components of your quad cane Therefore please always refer to it when reading the user manual Bushing Rubber pads Bottom section of telescopic tube with holes for height adjustment Push handle top section of telescopic tube Hand grip open end Product label Frame with telescopic tube ...

Page 10: ...bottom where the two spring pins are located 3 Press in both spring pins 2 Fig 1 At the same time insert the push handle into the frame at the top of the bushing 3 Fig 1 4 Keep inserting the push handle until the spring pins pop out through the holes 5 The spring pins must make a clearly audibly noise as they click into place The spring pins should now be noticeably protruding from the holes 1 Fig...

Page 11: ... should now be no ticeably protruding from the holes 5 Retighten the thread of the bushing 2 Fig 2 WARNING Safety hazard Once the height has been ad justed both spring pins must click securely into place Otherwise the parts of the product could come apart and the user could fall Abb 3 2 1 NOTE To enable correct use of the quad cane it must be adjusted to your individual height Ideally the height s...

Page 12: ...en the bushing 7 If you now hold the walking aid with your pre ferred hand the hand grip will be pointing in the other direction and the furthest extending feet will be pointing away from your body WARNING Danger of falling The quad cane must be adjusted for use on the correct side left or right Otherwise there is a danger of tripping and fall ing Abb 4 3 4 Checking for correct assembly Now check ...

Page 13: ...Ensure that you have a firm footing When setting the quad cane down on the floor make sure that you keep it vertical and suffi ciently close to your body ensuring that all four of its feet touch the floor 4 Once you are sure that the quad cane is sta ble you can start moving by taking short steps 5 The quad cane has been designed for use in enclosed spaces and outdoors The walking surface must be ...

Page 14: ...s or add ons In this case the installer or fitter must issue a new declaration of conformity for the combination of accessories and product or add on and product The conformity declared by DIETZ according to MDR 2017 745 Annex II is rendered null and void WARNING Product safety The safety of the product can not be guaranteed if add ons accessories are sourced from anyone other than DIETZ or mod if...

Page 15: ...n of least extending feet 3 4 according to EN ISO 11334 4 Outer static stability in direction of furthest extending feet 10 3 according to EN ISO 11334 4 Static stability forwards 7 6 according to EN ISO 11334 4 Static stability backwards 8 3 according to EN ISO 11334 4 Adjustability of push handles 89 increments of 25 mm 5 2 MATERIALS Material colour Details Frame Aluminium powder coated manganes...

Page 16: ...must always remain legible In the case of the TOMTAR VFG quad cane it is lo cated on the bottom of one of the extending feet See Reference diagram If the product label is illegible have it replaced by your specialist retailer immediately The next page contains a table with a detailed explanation of all the symbols and information on the product label Fig 6 The product label also contains the seria...

Page 17: ...erial number Manufacturer manufacturer s logo contact address Maximum user weight Date of manufacture Adjustable height min max height Quad cane can be used both indoors and outdoors Follow the user manual Caution Always follow the safety instructions in the user manual Medical Device The product conforms to Regulation EU 2017 745 on medical devices ...

Page 18: ...d cane on a loose walking surface such as gravel sand or foliage as this will restrict its ability to achieve a firm footing t Attention Please note that shifts in balance caused by body movements may increase the risk of the quad cane tipping over Ensure that the load on the quad cane is never too great t Use the quad cane with one hand only t Do not hang any bags from the hand grip of the quad c...

Page 19: ...into contact with sand seawater or road salt t The quad cane must not be used in water as this can damage it t Make sure you dry the quad cane if it gets wet t The quad cane must not be modified in terms of its structure or design Other wise DIETZ GmbH will no longer be able to guarantee the safety of the product on grounds of liability t For the same reason only original spare parts and original ...

Page 20: ...described in the maintenance schedule or further defects and functional impairments contact an authorised specialist retailer immediately WARNING To maintain the operational safety of the prod uct repairs must only be performed by specialist shops using DIETZ original spare parts The rele vant spare parts catalogue can be found on our website under the information for the product concerned NOTE Un...

Page 21: ...our rubber pads must be resting on the walking surface 3 All four rubber pads must be securely connected to the frame and must not show any signs of excessive wear 4 The orange bushing at the top end of the frame must be securely connected to the frame 5 The top part inner thread of the bushing must be present and be easy to screw on and off x Entire walking aid Function damage 1 The push handle a...

Page 22: ...rface is not level Only use the quad cane on a firm level walking surface that is free of course dirt A stone or some other small object has got stuck in the rubber pads Remove all dirt and foreign materials from the rubber pads The frame is bent Consult an authorised specialist retailer The rubber pads are not securely connected to the frame or are damaged The push handle wobbles even though the ...

Page 23: ... high pressure cleaners strong corrosive chemicals or scouring agents for cleaning purposes After cleaning ensure that all materials are fully dry in order to preserve their quality 7 5 DISINFECTION When manually reconditioning a used aid for reuse all of the components must be thoroughly treated wiped with a disinfectant Take particu lar care to disinfect surfaces that come into fre quent contact...

Page 24: ... must be checked on the product 7 7 STORAGE If you wish to store the product ensure that it is kept in a dry place protected against direct strong sunlight and at a temperature of 0 C to 45 C Make sure that there is no risk of the quad cane falling over and its surfaces being damaged as a result After longer periods of storage 4 months please check all the inspection points on the product as liste...

Page 25: ...ls or greases 8 2 SERVICE LIFE The product has an expected service life of five years when used daily and exactly as intended This assumes compliance with the maintenance and safety instructions stipulated in this manual The indicated service life does not constitute any kind of additional warranty 8 3 LIABILITY DIETZ GmbH only bears liability if the products are used under the specified condition...

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