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Safety 

This section contains important information for the safe use and operation of this device. 

Always follow the safety instructions provided in this user manual. Failure to do so could cause severe 
injury to you or people around you or damage to your device. Where safety is concerned, only a Tek 
RMD that is in excellent condition is acceptable. 
Safety calls for the constant attention of the user. Matia Robotics strongly recommends that you learn 
and employ safe methods of carrying out basic daily activities. Always consult your physician to 
determine the methods most suitable for your personal abilities. Protect your device and yourself by 
having your Tek RMD serviced on a regular basis. Contact your Matia Robotics Representative 
immediately whenever any part of your Tek RMD fails to function properly as a hazardous situation 
could cause damage to your device and/or personal injury.  
With regular inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts the device will provide many years 
of excellent performance. Safety precautions contained in this manual are general warnings meant to be 
used as safety guidelines. Do not hesitate to contact your personal physician for advice on safety and/or 
assistance. The expected service life of this product is 5 years.  Spare parts and accessories must be 
ordered through Matia Robotics. Only Matia Robotics authorized technical service operators may 
change parts on the device or perform repairs of the device. 

Standards and Directives 

Tek RMD complies with the applicable requirements of ISO 7176 series standards and ANSI RESNA WC-1 
and WC-2 standards. 

General Safety Instructions & Warnings 

 

The Tek RMD is a prescription only (Rx) use device. Any sale of the device apart from a licensed 
healthcare practitioner is forbidden and will result in legal repercussions as well as voiding the 
warranty. In the case of user sale, the user assumes all liability related to the use of the device. Do 
not sell the device to an unauthorized user. 

 

This product is not intended for use by persons under the age of 22 years. Use of the device by any 
person under the age of 22 years will forfeit the warranty and, in the case of children, may lead to 
improper use and could lead to instability or tipping, resulting in injury or death, property damage, 
and damage to the device.  

 

Prior to use of the Tek RMD, the user should be evaluated by a RESNA certified ATP or RET or a 
RESNA certified Seating and Mobility Specialist SMS. Matia Robotics assumes no liability until the 
user is evaluated by the proper RESNA certified representative. Failure to consult the proper RESNA 
certified representative prior to use of the Tek RMD may lead to incorrect use of the device, 
resulting in injury or death, property damage, and damage to the device. 

 

Failure to consult a licensed physician prior to use of the Tek RMD may lead to incorrect use of the 
device, resulting in injury or death, property damage, and damage to the device. Consult a 
physician before operating the Tek RMD. Matia recommends all users to perform the initial 
operation of the Tek RMD in the presence of a personal physician. The physician should establish 
and regularly supervise a user standing program. A caregiver should be present at all times until the 
user is familiar with the operation of the device. 

 

Operating the Tek RMD before initial training by an authorized Matia representative may lead to 
incorrect use of the device, resulting in injury or death, property damage, and damage to the 
device. Do not use the Tek RMD prior to authorized training. All users of the Tek RMD must read 
and understand all instructions in the manual and be trained by an authorized Matia 
representative.  

Summary of Contents for TEKRMD01

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Page 2: ...PLIER This user manual MUST be given to the user of the device USER Please read this user s manual carefully before using your Tek RMD as it contains important information necessary for the safe and s...

Page 3: ...18 Switching Standard wheel Large wheel Tek RMD02 Tek RMD03 Tek RMD04 Tek RMD05 21 Lifting Tek RMD off the ground 21 Switching the front wheels 21 Changing the tail 22 Maximum safe driving angle indi...

Page 4: ...The first is a linear motor module which replaces the gas spring module and enables motorized standing sitting functions for users with limited strength in their upper body The second module consists...

Page 5: ...chnical Service Tek RMD technical service and repair must be performed by an authorized Matia representative as specified within the technical service manual Any attempts to service or repair the devi...

Page 6: ...ied in RESNA WC 1 2009 Sec 15 Explanation of Symbols Warning Symbols and Type Plates On the Tek RMD you will find the following symbols and labels attached 1 Warning Warning indicates a potentially ha...

Page 7: ...ls on all surfaces Orange zone Correct angle for driving with Standard wheels on flat surfaces Operating the device in standard Indoor wheel mode with a standing angle above the maximum safe driving a...

Page 8: ...tor units 4 Foldable transfer board 5 Dual Drive 1 User Panel 2 Chest Plate 3 Handle Lever Left1 4 Handle Lever Right1 5 Hip adjustment bars 6 Handles 7 Main Arm 8 Front Cover 9 Main Body 10 Knee Supp...

Page 9: ...moving 7 Left Right Belt Buttons Tightens and loosens the right left belt separately 8 Battery Indicator The battery indicator displays the amount of power left in the device s batteries 9 Remote Con...

Page 10: ...turns right 3 Go Back The device moves backward 4 Turn Left The device turns left 5 Horn The horn will sound when pushed To move the device in an angle simultaneously press the 2 directions you would...

Page 11: ...atory for proper device performance Using the Tek RMD without ensuring that all device parts and safety functions are in safe and proper working condition may lead to device malfunction misuse and tip...

Page 12: ...ront of you using either the Remote Control or User Panel 4 Remove the Sling Cushion from the device While in a seated position move slightly forward so that you can leave enough space to position the...

Page 13: ...andle lever and pull yourself up towards the handles release the right handle lever Repeat these two steps until you are in a fully upright position Once you are fully upright adjust your posture usin...

Page 14: ...ng the device for Tek RMD01 Tek RMD03 Tek RMD05 Tek RMD07 During the dismounting process do not use the joystick or remote control and do not drive the device other than as instructed below 1 Set the...

Page 15: ...device make sure the chest shield the hip adjustment bars or any other part of the unit is not pressing your body or legs or pressing your body to the seat Placing pressure to the body may cause pres...

Page 16: ...ivot upwards then it follows the carrier downward and becomes fully vertical stowing just behind your legs 18 Depress the left side lever to unlock the Handle Arms and push the Handle Arms fully upwar...

Page 17: ...n low enough to reach the foldable transfer board All units 6 Hold one of the handles on the transfer board covers Pull up and back to open Move further down until the sling cushion touches the transf...

Page 18: ...afest path of travel away from any potential obstructions Also avoid leaning and shifting weight and balance to one side of the device Remain in the normal seated or standing position Ask for assistan...

Page 19: ...he device along the best path of travel avoiding any transitions higher than 1 5 inches 40 mm When traversing obstacles the Tek RMD must be driven perpendicular over the obstacle without stopping Fail...

Page 20: ...sm Screw the 2 stoppers on the sides of the body The bended tips should be pointing toward the device Screw the first arm in the hole on the main body Screw the second arm on top of the first arm The...

Page 21: ...by placing the tool on the nut holding it still and turning the wheels by driving via remote control There is a label on the back side of the tool to show the direction to drive to lock and unlock th...

Page 22: ...nut 2 Turn the wheels using the remote control to unscrew the nut The wheels should be driven in opposite directions to each other to be locked and unlocked Follow the driving direction sticker 3 Pull...

Page 23: ...safe driving angle indicator Shows the correct driving angle of the user the furthest position that the main arm should be when driving with large wheels on varying surfaces Driving on a steeper angle...

Page 24: ...with the Indoor Outdoor portion of the Safe Driving Angle Indicator label on the shroud to the left of the handle arm Safe driving angle indicator position Correct standing position Large Wheel Opera...

Page 25: ...pens the board ATTN Continue to 4 if the unit has Gas spring Tek RMD01 Tek RMD04 Tek RMD05 Tek RMD08 Continue to 6 if the unit has Linear motor and the user is standing Tek RMD02 Tek RMD03 Tek RMD06 T...

Page 26: ...attempt to disengage the brakes while secured in the Tek RMD Attempting to reach the levers will cause instability and tipping resulting in injury or death property damage and damage to the device Ch...

Page 27: ...Robotics representative for any battery charger replacements Operating the Tek RMD or sitting and standing while simultaneously recharging the batteries can lead to damage to the device and malfuncti...

Page 28: ...ents to the knee pads and chest plate Permanent damage may occur to the tires if the Tek RMD is left unused and unmoved for a long period of time In order to prevent damage occasionally move the devic...

Page 29: ...cables 6 Unscrew the screws of the metal bumper and take it out 7 Pull out first the top battery then the bottom battery 8 Pull the plastic safety cover up and remove the cable from the post with the...

Page 30: ...n tilted position for the steps 3 through 8 3 Unscrew the nut and washers in the center of the wheel 4 Remove the front wheel by pulling it out 5 Place the new wheel back on 6 Put the washer and nut b...

Page 31: ...f valve 2 There are 6 pins inside of the wheel s rim Place an Allan wrench in the hole of the pin and unscrew it If the nut on the other side turns with the pin making it hard to unscrew place your fi...

Page 32: ...m a licensed healthcare practitioner is forbidden and will result in legal repercussions as well as voiding the warranty In the case of user sale the user assumes all liability related to the use of t...

Page 33: ...nd judgement while driving and may lead to improper use of the device or instability leading to tipping resulting in injury or death property damage and damage to the device Only use the device under...

Page 34: ...part of the linear motor assembly and the leg support s For all units Location 3 Between the front of the lower part of the main arm and the fixed shroud For all units Location 4 Between the lower pa...

Page 35: ...not disengaged Spare parts Matia Robotics supplies individual parts or modules to Distributors Your distributor can provide all spare parts for your Tek RMD Matia Robotics does not provide any replace...

Page 36: ...o them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn off TEK RMD as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying TEK RMD may make it more susceptible to int...

Page 37: ...tandard Ref Disclosure information RESNA Tek RMD All Models Standard Wheel Mode Large Wheel Mode Resna WC 1 Section 1 9 2 Static stability forward wheels unlocked 13 5 degrees 14 2 degrees Resna WC 1...

Page 38: ...5 inches 62 inches Resna WC 1 Section 5 8 13 Turning diameter 58 3 inches 62 inches Resna WC 1 Section 5 8 14 Ground clearance 1 8 inches 3 inches Resna WC 1 Section 5 8 15 Required width of angled c...

Page 39: ...ass 264 5 lbs Information Related to IEC 60601 1 2 Medical electrical equipment Part 1 2 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Collateral Standard Electromagnetic disturbance...

Page 40: ...onment HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT Conducted and radiated RF EMISSIONS CISPR 11 CISPR 11 Harmonic distortion See IEC 61000 3 2 See IEC 61000 3 2 Voltage fluctuations and flicker See IEC 61000 3 3 See...

Page 41: ...tition frequency Surges Line to line IEC 61000 4 5 0 5 kV 1 kV Surges Line to ground IEC 61000 4 5 0 5 kV 1 kV 2 kV Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields IEC 61000 4 6 3 V 0 15 MHz 80 MHz 6 V in...

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