Rehab HD Balance 16, Manual

Page 1: ...HD Balance Tilt in space wheelchair Manual English HD Balance 24 16 ...

Page 2: ... 2010 HANTVERKSDESIGN REHABILITERINGSPRODUKTER AB ...

Page 3: ...0 3 7 Seat tilt Recline function 11 3 8 Backrest Height 12 3 9 Setting the Flexi Back 12 3 10 Adjustable seat seat depth 13 3 11 Armrest 13 3 12 Legrest 14 3 13 Footrest 15 3 14 Calf support 15 4 ACCESSORIES 16 4 1 Headrest Neckrest 16 4 2 Bag hook 16 4 3 Thoracic support 17 4 4 Table 17 4 5 Pommel 18 4 6 Positioning Belt Harness 18 4 7 User Cards 19 5 TRANSPORT 20 5 1 Transport of wheelchair with...

Page 4: ...ur Lidingö base Our creative employees use their specialist knowledge experience and inventive ness to find solutions for each individual person s unique needs 1 WARRANTY The warranty is only valid if the product is used as directed and the service cleaning instructions followed THE WARRANTY COVERS Frame 5 years against defects in materials manufacturing and or assembly Leg arm headrests Two years...

Page 5: ...are intended for use both indoors and outdoors Before using the wheel chair it is important that users and carers are familiar with how the chair works and should be used Test the driving characteristics and features Read all the instructions and ensure that the instructions are available Note that deviations may occur especially if the wheelchair is specially equipped adapted The wheelchair can a...

Page 6: ...turers that are approved for use on the HD balance while maintaining the CE label Accessories that have not been approved may not be used Any change to the wheelchair or use of accessories that are not certified and CE labeled by HD Rehab is a special adaptation Wheelchairs customized without HD Rehab approval cannot keep the HD Rehab CE label and the warranty expires A transfer of liability then ...

Page 7: ... Balance and the wheel size and seat width of the chair Transport bracket Marks the attachment points for transportation Max user weight Shows the maximum allow able user weight applicable to the wheelchair Attention Wheelchairs with accessories or modi fications that can imply additional risks are marked with this symbol Read the attached information Appendix to manual 95706 1 or document 95707 1...

Page 8: ...g the brake levers up against the push bar push handles In this position move the locking sleeve a in Diagram 4 forward so that the brake lever is locked in the brake mode see Diagram 4 NOTE Make sure the locking sleeve is pushed forward sufficiently so that it sits securely Adjustment of the brake discs should only be undertaken by a qualified technician Information contained in the technical man...

Page 9: ... wheel so that the three pins on the hub fit into the three holes in the brake disc Release the lock button and check that the wheel is secured by pulling on it Make sure the lock button has slid out and that the wheel is fixed Be careful not to allow the user s fingers hands to go into the wheels 3 3 Antitip device tipping bar Antitip deivces are standard equipment on the HD Balance and should al...

Page 10: ...ube 3 6 Clothing Cushions Seat and back cushions are attached to the wheelchair with Velcro and are therefore easily remov able and interchangeable Alternative cushions and upholstery come for example with inconti nence protected upholstery Check cushions according to the maintenance directions Worn out cushions can cause pressure ulcers POSITIONING OF SEAT CUSHION Align the cushion over the seat ...

Page 11: ...W TO OPERATE THE SEAT TILT Grip the push bar operating handles with both hands Release the tilt lock by pressing the green lever down gently and hold it down Pay attention when the lock is released depending on the seat s position it requires a different amount of force to resist movement Set the desired angle by tilting the seat unit and then release the green lever Make sure that the tilt lock l...

Page 12: ...0mm higher To continue Loosen the four back clamps by loosening the screws 2 in Diagram 19 a few turns Push the back clamps carefully along the back frame tube to the desired position Some risk of damage to the paint finish exists Note that the top position for the push bar becomes unusable because the snap hole is covered 3 9 Setting the Flexi Back Guide to set the flexi back 1 Before the user si...

Page 13: ...cking catch 2 in Diagram 21 down at the same time as the lever 1 is moved outwards Make sure that the seat plate locks in position when it is put back 3 11 Armrest STANDARD ARMREST Armrests are located in separate brackets on both sides of the seat see Diagram 22 and can be adjusted vertically and horizon tally They consist of the following components 1 Arm pad 1 in Diagram 23 2 Side support plate...

Page 14: ...osition 3 Release the button and move the legrest in either direction so that leg angle mechanism snaps into the locked position TURN OUT LEGRESTS DIAGRAM 26 The legrests can be angled out by about 90 degrees for better access in and out of the chair In order to angle them out grip the knee joint from above and push in the lock button REMOVAL OF LEGRESTS DIAGRAM 27 1 Grip the knee joint 6 from abo...

Page 15: ...t off the legrest AMPUTEE LEGREST For information about use and mounting of the amputee legrest see separate User manual Assembly instructions 3 13 Footrest FOLD UP FOOTPLATE Footplates can be folded up to the side to facilitate entry and exit see Diagram 31 HEIGHT SETTING FOOT REST Press the snap lock 2 in Diagram 32 and move the footrest tube to the desired position ANGLE SETTING FOOTRESTS Loose...

Page 16: ...crews 6 Diagrams 33 34 Move the headrest to the desired position and tighten the screws The pillow is shaped to provide support at the base of the skull so that the head can be positioned in a balanced comfortable position LATERAL SUPPORT FOR THE HEADREST NECKREST Some models of headrests neckrests can be equipped with one or two removable lateral supports 4 Diagram 33 to increase lateral stabilit...

Page 17: ...in some cases to position the user by working as a support for the lower arms Installation is carried out by inserting the two pins 1 Diagram 39 on the table top into the table bracket 2 on the outside of the armrests The table brackets can be easily adjusted for depth by sliding them along the rail under the arm pad Loosen the screws under neath slide the bracket along the track and tighten the s...

Page 18: ...NESS DIAGRAM 44 The 4 point harness is attached to the four belt mounts two on each side It is important that the brackets are placed in the right places so that the user s position is good Always have qualified personnel install them There may be special restrictions on use of the belt Individually adapted information about the use of belt has to be received from the prescriber for every user Pay...

Page 19: ...iagram 47 explains how the card should be interpreted The different settings are read from the wheelchair from the markings described in 2 7 Signs Markings Diagram 47 User Card BACK ANGLE Here is the recommended backrest angle TILT ANGLE Here is the recommended tilt angle ARMREST HEIGHT Here is the recommended setting for the armrest LEGRESTS Here is the recommended setting for the legrests BACK O...

Page 20: ...cking may not be offset by tighten ing the straps tighter Tensioning devices can create excessive loads on the wheels and frame components and thereby damage the wheelchair The user must always use the vehicles fixed system of three point safety belts Any positioning safety belts that are mounted on the wheelchair and are usually used by the patient may not be used as substitutes for seat belts wh...

Page 21: ... suddenly tip backwards 6 MAINTENANCE CARE For best safety and long life the wheelchair should be kept clean and tidy Any faults and failures must be addressed immediately How the chair is used affects the need for maintenance hard wear patients with particular movements and much outdoor use require more maintenance Estimated lifetime is 10 years at normal use with the same patient during the whol...

Page 22: ...ible damage and is operating normally CHASSIS Inspect the chassis for cracks warping and other defects and notify authorized personnel if damaged BRAKES Check that the brakes work firmly both operator and user brakes Contact a qualified technician if adjustment or lubrication is necessary TILT AND BACK RECLINE FUNCTIONS Check that the controls are easy to use and that the levers do not have any da...

Page 23: ...40 430 340 430 340 430 340 430 Armrest lenght 370 370 370 370 Armrest width 70 70 70 70 Legrest angle º 90 180 90 180 90 180 90 180 Footrest height seatplate footplate 230 430 230 430 230 430 230 430 Footrest angle legrest tube footplate º 90 110 90 110 90 110 90 110 Footplate depth 210 210 210 210 Footplate rear edge knee joint centre 70 110 70 110 70 110 70 110 Calf support depth to centre of kn...

Page 24: ...erksdesign Rehabiliteringsprodukter AB Tryffelsslingan 4 SE 181 57 LIDINGÖ Telephone 46 0 8 767 04 80 Fax 46 0 8 767 50 00 www hdrehab se info hdrehab se DOCUMENT INFORMATION ARTICLE NUMBER 95701 1 REVISION B REALEASE DATE 2012 05 03 ...