progeo EASY TILT, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH rev 0 2021 05 User s manual TILTING WHEELCHAIR WITH RIGID FRAME EASY TILT...

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Page 3: ...nsfers getting in and out of the wheelchair 24 3 3 Starting to drive your wheelchair 25 3 4 Negotiating obstacles steps and stairs 26 3 5 Negotiating slopes or inclines 28 3 6 Ensuring stability 29 4...

Page 4: ...BEFORE giving the wheelchair to the occupant the dealer MUST carry out a general check of all its fittings and check its functionality After this check the dealer should complete the warranty certifi...

Page 5: ...This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may cause minor personal injuries or property damage This symbol indicates important instructions or special information PR...

Page 6: ...ins gravel cobblestones holes on the ground etc or slippery terrain wet sandy dusty oily hard surfaces etc In all such situations and in general in all cases where use of the wheelchair may be difficu...

Page 7: ...and or third parties caused by or resulting from the non observance of the indications instructions Use of the wheelchair requires some of its parts to be handled Instructions for the correct handlin...

Page 8: ...smooth during normal use and absorb less vibration when rolling on uneven ground 2 2 Brakes The parking brakes are a safety device and their efficiency must be checked daily The pressure brake acts d...

Page 9: ...it locks To release the brake push the lever frontward The brake automatically returns to its resting position BRAKE WITH EXTENDED LEVER The push to lock and pull to lock brakes with extended lever wo...

Page 10: ...he rear wheel pins is one of the procedures that the occupant should perform periodically If the pins are not properly fitted the rear wheel may come off during use resulting in the wheelchair tipping...

Page 11: ...quipped with a postural system rigid backrest headrest and cushion which is not provided in the standard configuration Folding the backrest Remove the armrests and the cushion With one hand pull and h...

Page 12: ...against the locking pins B within the backrest supports D Now if you keep on swinging the backrest the pins will automatically lock into the first of the three head detent holes E To lock the backres...

Page 13: ...both locking pins B secure the system in one of the other two detent holes on the support C after the cord has been released If you adjust the backrest angle with the occupant sitting on the wheelcha...

Page 14: ...lever L of both supports T just enough to let the posts slide to the desired height Check for equal height of both posts to ensure the handlebar is horizontal Once the desired height has been set sec...

Page 15: ...d holding the lever let the system slide all the way down When the seat is tilted backward also the wheelchair s centre of balance moves in the same direction Hence it is vital that the two anti tippi...

Page 16: ...one hand by pulling the footrest plate upward To put the footrest back to the operating position just push it down and for a single footrest make sure it locks in the support arm as indicated for each...

Page 17: ...rd to same direction and turn the footrest frame 4 To lock the footrest frame to the operating position swing it to the central position until it locks automatically A click will indicate it has locke...

Page 18: ...is locked 3 To remove the footrest turn the lock lever B then turn the footrest externally by 90 and finally pull it off until pin C comes out of the post D To insert the footrest frame position it tu...

Page 19: ...adjusted to the occupant requirements by tensioning or slackening the two special Velcro straps fitted inside the backrest itself To carry out the adjustment lift or remove the upholstery tighten or s...

Page 20: ...d to raise the wheelchair this may cause the armrests to come off from their supports damaging the wheelchair and harming the occupant Do not use the armrest for support when transferring to or from t...

Page 21: ...hand and try to pull it up If correctly secured the armrest will not come off the support A nor will the pad move up 3 4 To remove the armrest first press the lever B then take hold of the armrest s...

Page 22: ...cycle ensure that all nuts bolts and screws are correctly tightened Failure to observe this warning could result in damage to the occupant third parties or the vehicle for which Rehateam s r l shall n...

Page 23: ...ly tel 0039 0422 484657 mail info rehateamprogeo com 3 1 Accident prevention MOVEMENTS Avoid sudden jerky movements when using the wheelchair asthiscouldcauseit to overbalance If your path is obstruct...

Page 24: ...ove your feet from the footrest when leaving the wheelchair and bring them close to the footrest when getting in If the wheelchair is equipped with flip up footrest single or dual raise it to facilita...

Page 25: ...back easily and consequently to find the safe manoeuvring range proceed as described below Starting from your seated wheelchair position firmly grasp the rear wheel rims then move the hand rims sligh...

Page 26: ...he wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the obstacle Raise the front castors by tilting the wheelchair while maintaining balance Move the rear wheels carefully down to the obstacle during this p...

Page 27: ...front castors touch the ground again Going up Move backwards towards the step so that the rear wheels of the wheelchair touch it Firmly grasp the rear handles of the wheelchair tightly and pull hard w...

Page 28: ...oth hand rims Do not jerk but move steadily and as smoothly as possible Do not swing your upper body We recommend that occupants who have not yet completely mastered safe use of the wheelchair should...

Page 29: ...ight of the body excessively forward may cause the wheelchair to tip up onto the front wheels and overbalance possibly causing damage to the chair and harming the occupant To ensure greater stability...

Page 30: ...ort must be installed only by companies that are specialised in vehicle transformations TRASPORT OF THE OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR Always make sure the wheelchair is suitable to transporting the user in a ve...

Page 31: ...rocedure should be followed 1 Make sure that the vehicle is correctly equipped for the transport of wheelchair and occupant and that the wheelchair can be loaded into and offloaded from the vehicle Th...

Page 32: ...in a moving vehicle unless they are labelled as being in accordance with the requirements specified in ISO 7176 19 2008 12 Care should be taken when applying the occupant restraint to position the sea...

Page 33: ...eferred zone is desirable i e closer to but never exceeding 75 Fig C correct position 2 The upper torso belt must be routed over the shoulder and diagonally across the upper torso see Fig D Restraint...

Page 34: ...occupant is a child whose weight is 22 kg or less and the vehicle carries less than eight 8 passengers we recommend use a child restraint system SRB compliant with UNECE rule no 44 This type of restra...

Page 35: ...Seat canvas 11 Brakes 12 Lower frame 13 Front wheel 14 Fork 15 Vehicle hook optional 16 Footrest 17 Gas spring 18 Footrest swing away frame 19 Seat frame 20 Seat canvas 21 Cushion optional 22 Backrest...

Page 36: ...nty and relieve Rehateam s r l from any any liability concerning any malfunction and or damage due to such adjustments modifications Always contact Rehateam s r l and its technicians for any non stand...

Page 37: ...kes the wheelchair narrower and shorter You can remove the transit wheel from its support Press the pin A that holds it and slide the post off the support B To put on the transit wheel insert the post...

Page 38: ...ck verify the efficiency of the system with an assistant The front of the wheelchair must be raised until the anti tip wheel touches the ground and prevents the wheelchair from tipping Take great care...

Page 39: ...y be a little play Then push the post downward the post goes down by approximately 1 cm but it must not come off You can remove or swing in the anti tip wheel when for instance you need to go over a s...

Page 40: ...post in until the pin locks through the hole of the support With standard rubber pedal 2 This is part of the standard anti tip wheel see chapter anti tip wheel and has the same function as the L shape...

Page 41: ...hole is free to let the post go through Insert the posts parallel into the supports and slide the tray in to the desired depth Finally tighten the bolt A of both support S Before using the tray make s...

Page 42: ...occupant in the chair around the waist and leaves the upper body freedom of movement The pelvic belt is fastened to the wheelchair via two anchorage points at the rear of the frame HARNESS This acces...

Page 43: ...ibile che migliora notevolmente il grip 5 OFF ROAD queste ruote permettono una migliore scorrevolezza e comfort nei terreni sconnessi o sterrati Vengono fornite solo con il copertone off road ed un co...

Page 44: ...thed locking lever B forward it is located underneath the main brake lever and finally release the lever A Now the locking lever B keeps lever A locked and the brake action is maintained To release th...

Page 45: ...ess vibration when rolling on rough surfaces 7 12 Spoke guards Their function is mainly cosmetic but they also prevent occupants from accidentally inserting their fingers into the rear wheel spokes 7...

Page 46: ...the support fixed to the wheelchair Depending on the space available the bag may face backwards 1 or forwards 2 and is normally fixed in the front part of the wheelchair To remove the bag turn the kn...

Page 47: ...e cleaning agents or degreasing substances which could cause damage Sand sea water water containing chlorine or other aggressive environments may damage bearings bolts nuts or any parts subject to mov...

Page 48: ...it is necessary to partially inflate the inner tube Next insert the valve into the hole on the rim and using both hands and bicycle tyre levers insert the inner tube into the tyre and work the edge of...

Page 49: ...her reliable sources We also recommend that you carefully read the manufacturer s instructions for correct use and disinfection as well as to avoid possible contraindications 8 4 Storage If the wheelc...

Page 50: ...or tighten the loose ones The castor bearings are dirty or damaged Clean the bearings Change the bearings The wheelchair tips up easily The rear wheel trim is set too far forward Adjust the rear whee...

Page 51: ...HEIGHT 420 485 mm REAR HEIGHT TRIM centre of gravity 1 2 FRONT FRAME ANGLE std 95 110 120 100 180 frame with height adjustable footrests TOTAL WIDTH LS 155 mm with 300 mm rear wheels TOTAL LENGTH lig...

Page 52: ...The authorised distributor in cases of simple repairs may take action independently to eliminate the defect or bring the defect to the attention of Rehateam s r l in specific cases With reference to o...

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Page 56: ...Fax 39 0422 484661 http www rehateamprogeo com info rehateamprogeo com Certified company T V Rheinland in compliance with directive UNI CEI EN 13485 2016 Place of production Castagnole di Paese TV IT...