WOLTURNUS Dalton, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual for A Run wheelchair for kids and adults Wolturnus A S recommends that you read this manual before using the wheelchair GB ...

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Page 3: ...t description 10 4 Delivery and preparation for use 11 5 Transport and storage 12 6 Adjustment and set up 14 7 Accessories and equipment 31 8 Cleaning and maintenance 39 9 Troubleshooting 43 10 Technical data 44 11 Instructions for reuse 46 12 Environment 47 13 Supplier and service locations 48 A Run 3 ...

Page 4: ...ughout the lifetime of the wheelchair it contains information to future questions and it contains guidelines for adjusting and adapting the chair This user s manual has been produced in accordance with DS EN82079 1 Preparation of instructions for use Structuring content and presentation It is divided into sections The heading on each page contains the title of the overall section The footer of eac...

Page 5: ...European Commission Directive 93 42 EEC for medical devices The product is classified as a Class 1 on the basis of the classification criteria for medical devices in accordance with section lX of the directive It follows that Wolturnus A S has therefore as manufacturer with sole liability made a declaration of conformity in accordance with appendix Vll of the directive 1 6 Liability Wolturnus A S ...

Page 6: ...r Circumstances involving bad weather or dangerous situations or in general all types of predictable negli gence Lack of maintenance Cleaning with agents that contain acid or alkaline products with high pressure equipment or similar To keep updated about this product e g regarding new features satefy notice product recalls check www wolturnus dk Contact information and overview concerning all of W...

Page 7: ...yone other than the user A Run comfort wheelchair may only be used for transporting one person For safety reasons it is recommended that the user alway wears a tighted hip belt which may be supplied by Wolturnus A S as an accessory All safety instructions contained in this manual and all additional relevant documents must be kept throug hout the lifetime of the chair and complied with The user man...

Page 8: ... at least once a year for malfunction and driving safety by a specialist authorized by Wolturnus A S If any malfunctions defects or other conditions that can lead to personal injury are observed the wheel chair must be taken out of service immediately Before using the A Run comfort wheelchair all necessary mechanical adjustments setting of seat acces sories etc must be performed in accordance with...

Page 9: ...uction in use of the chair from Wolturnus authorised specialists 2 7 Type Labels A type label is attached to the wheelchair The type label includes the following information Caution The wheelchairs year of production Read the user s manual before using the wheelchair The type label is placed on the cross tube under the seat facing forward as shown on image 1 See the user manual car fixation for in...

Page 10: ...Run comfort wheelchair can also be used with custome made cushions and back features and the frame is also compatible with cushions and backfeatures from other brands The modular design of the A Run comfort wheelchair makes it possible to retrofit and purchase accessories and features such as body supports spoke protection with special prints and different armrests A number of the various options ...

Page 11: ... tested by following the instructions in section 6 Any malfunctions are described in section 9 4 2 Preparation for use Before using the A Run comfort wheelchair make sure that the chair is complete Fig 3 and that all functions work A Run comfort wheelchair is supplied by Wolturnus A S Main components Fig 3 1 Frame with backrest and seat 2 Rear wheel 3 Casters 4 Sideguards with or without armlæn 5 ...

Page 12: ...d fastening systems seat belts provide passengers with ideal protection in case of an accident Only in special cases and only when using safety and fastening systems provided by Wolturnus A S may the A Run comfort wheelchair be used as a seat in a motorvehicle for the disabled Headrest approved by Wolturnus A S must be used safely by the user when the clamping system is used in conjunction with pa...

Page 13: ... double folding footrest is mounted on the chair Dalton footrest Pulling up the footrests allows the user to step in or out Vulnerability Dalton model Make sure your fingers do not get into the danger area when the footrests are popped out or in The footrests must only be taken out of their hold when the wheelchair is to be transported CAUTION Risk of damage due to overload When getting in and out...

Page 14: ...mrest height Placement of balancepoint Footrest height and angle Anti tip device height 6 2 Tools The following tools necessary for making adjustments in this chapter Fig 6 1 3 mm Allen key 2 4 mm Allen key 3 5 mm Allen key 4 8 mm single head wrench 5 10 mm single head wrench 6 13 mm single head wrench 7 A bubble level Torque wrench 8 Measuring tape 9 Loctite or similar Risk of accident due to loo...

Page 15: ...Wolturnus Active Wheelchair Manual 2019 Adjustment and set up Fig 6 Tools Damaged tools or incorrect use of tools can result in injury or in damage to the chair NOTICE A Run 15 ...

Page 16: ... can be adjusted with velcro straps behind the backrest Fold the back of the back cover up so the velcro straps are visible Loosen or tighten the individual straps so that the shape of the back is adjusted to the ne eds of the user Fig 9 Fold the backrest back and fasten it on the straps Adjustment of the shape and depth of the backrest is of major importance to the users to get the optimal benefi...

Page 17: ...cket with a 3 mm Allen key Fig 11 Then turn the neck pillow to the desired position Tighten the screws again when the setting is as desired When adjusting the straps in the seat and or backrests the center of gravity of the wheel chair can be displaced and the risk of tilting backwards may increase After adjusting the seat and or seat cover check the center of gravity and adjust if necessary befor...

Page 18: ...e on both sides Fig 12 Adjust the push handles to the desired height Fig 13 While holding the push handles in position tighten the handle on both sides Adjust the angle of the push handles Loosen the handle on both sides Fig 14 Adjust the push handles to the desired angle Fig 15 While holding the push handles in position tighten the handle to both sides Fig 12 Loosne handle on both sides Fig 13 Ad...

Page 19: ...ides with two 13 mm wrenches Fig 16 Adjust the seat up or down as needed Once the desired height is found fasten the adjustment bolts again After the height adjustment of the front part of the seat the rear part must be adjusted Loosen the postfix of one or both if fitted gas damping with a 5 mm Allen key Figure 17 Adjust the seat by lifting the push handle until the seat is horizontal or in the d...

Page 20: ... on the rear part after which the pad can be mounted 6 9 Adjustment of seat depth and shape Remove the seat cover and the front seat cover Fig 20 Pull the rear seat backwards so that the velcro straps on the underside of the seat are avai lable Fig 21 Release the velcro straps Fig 22 and tighten or loosen them before reattaching Fig 23 Fit the front seat cover and seat cover Fig 18 Loosen the fron...

Page 21: ...lturnus A S recommends that this option be performed with the help of a Wolturnus A S consultant or the user s therapist When adjusting the straps in the seat and or backrests the center of gravity of the wheel chair can be displaced and the risk of tilting backwards may increase After adjusting the seat and or seat cover check the center of gravity and adjust if necessary before using the wheelch...

Page 22: ... or pushing down on the push handle When the desired angle has been found release the lever to lock its position When adjusting the seat angle the center of gravity of the wheelchair can be displaced and the risk of tilting backwards can be increased After adjusting the seat angle check the cen ter of gravity and adjust if necessary before using the wheelchair see section 6 12 WARNING Risk of crus...

Page 23: ...e relieved and it is easier to tilt the wheelchair This do make the wheelchair easier to maneuver for the advanced user When moving backwards the wheelchair becomes more difficult to tip up onto the drive wheels The distance between casters and rear wheels does increase the driving stability For safety reasons the wheelchair is delivered as a starting point with the rear axle located far back Unau...

Page 24: ... to allow the rear axle with bracket to move smoothly back and forth on the frame Fig 29 When the desired position is found make sure the distance is the same on both sides Fig 30 Tighten the screws again with a torque wrench with 5 mm unbraco Tightening torque 10 Nm 7 4 ft lbf 88 in lbf Fit the rear wheels and adjust the brakes as described under 6 15 1 Fig 31 Please note that the Quick Release i...

Page 25: ...wrench Fig 32 Remove the cranes so that the footrest can slide freely in the front windows Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height so that the holes in the footrest and front frame fit together Make sure that the footrest is not crooked Fit the brackets and nuts and tighten them Tightening torque 4 Nm 3 0 ft lbf 35 in lbf If the nuts are tightened so much the frame may bend Loosen the nu...

Page 26: ...esired height Be aware that the footrests are in the same or suiting positions Fit the brackets and tighten them Tightening torque 4 Nm 3 0 ft lbf 35 in lbf Loosen unbracobolten on the round part on the back of the footrest with a 5 mm Allen key Fig 35 Turn the footrest to the desired angle Tighten the bolts Fig 33 Loosen the screw on the back Fig 35 Loosen the bolts 26 ...

Page 27: ...he wheelchair is on a flat and horizontal surface With the default setting of the anti tip system measure vertically from the surface of which the chair is placed and up to the underside of the anti tip wheel Fig 36 This target must be 60 mm by default To achieve the desired position of the anti tip one or more of the following settings can be made Adjusting the length Loosen and remove the bolt a...

Page 28: ...g angle 2 at rear fork Loosen and remove the three bolts with a 5 mm Allen key Fig 41 Choose one of the three positions Reapply the bolt and tighten them When the wheelchair is equipped with two anti tip wheels it is important that they have the same length and angle Unless both anti tip wheels are the same the wheelchair will come out of balance with any backwards directed tipping CAUTION Fig 39 ...

Page 29: ...ance point or rear wheels After adjusting the balance point or performing wheel shift adjust the brakes correctly Before adjusting the balancepoint or wheelchange Loosen the two nuts in the bracket that secure the brake to the front frame with a 5 mm Allen key Fig 42 Move the brake forward so that they are not in the way After adjusting the balancepoint or wheelchange Loosen brakes Move them back ...

Page 30: ... Loosen the nut by the brake on the drive wheel and adjust in or out Tighten the nut again after adjustment Make sure that the tires used have the correct air pressure before re use the wheelchair The maximum permissible air pressure is indicated on the deck but should always be at least 3 5 bar 350 kPa on the rear wheels Knee brakes like push brakes are only effective at a sufficiently high air p...

Page 31: ...d by a release handle and allows the backrest to be easily changed Adjusting the back angle with gas damper Turn on anti tip This ensures that the wheelchair doesn t tip backwards if the back is ang led too far back The backrest can now be adjusted up or down by holding the release lever Fig 45 at the bottom while lifting or pushing down the pushhandle Fig 46 When the desired setting is reached re...

Page 32: ... body support Loosen the console with a 3 mm Allen key or hand grip if equipped until the ILSA tube can move freely Fig 47 Adjust the height and angle of the ILSA until the desired setting is reached Secure the postfix Then adjust the velcro straps according to the same principle as with a standard backrest as described in section 6 4 7 4 Plated seat A Run comfort wheelchair can be supplied with a...

Page 33: ...ion you can choose between Straight push handle with either an adjustable or non adjustable angle feature Drop shaped fixed angle push handle 7 7 Tipping pedal Tipping pedal makes it easier for a companions to tilt the wheelchair when driving over ob stacles like steps and curb Tighten the pedal while tilting the chair backwards using the push handles 7 8 Sideguards Sideguards ensure that the wear...

Page 34: ...ich can subsequently be delivered properly adapted to neoprene covers 7 11 Body supports Body supports helps to support the user s upper body and is available in different variants which allows for personal adaptation Exceptional pivotable body support that can turned to the back when the user walks in or out of the wheelchair or height adjustable body supports that can be adapted to the user s ch...

Page 35: ...available in different sizes and designs For adjusting the headrest and neck pillow see section 6 5 7 15 Special back covers Backpacks can be ordered in various special versions including leather reinforcements on the corners for better resistance to wear and tear For more information contact Wolturnus A S Customer Service on phone 45 9671 7170 7 16 Single handed operation Single handed operation ...

Page 36: ... The rear wheels and rim can be upgraded to stronger technically more advanced models e g a Spinergy rear wheel and titanium push rim or Schwalbe Marathon or MTB puncture proof tyres 7 20 Quick Release axle with tetra grip for rear wheels The Quick Release mechanism with tetra grip makes it easier for for example tetraplegics to release the Quick Release and remove the rear wheels 7 21 Quick Relea...

Page 37: ...casters and front fork Assembly of front fork with casters Carefully loosen the plastic plug in the bearing housing with a straight screwdriver Fig 51 Unscrew the nut with a 19 mm wrench Fig 52 Pull out wheel with together with the wheel and push in the new one Fig 53 Tighten the nut Do not tighten the nut to much so that the fork can still rotate easily in the caster housing Reattach the platic p...

Page 38: ...f the footrest image 58 The straps can be adjusted to ensure that the user s feet are correctly placed on the footrest To adjust depth loosen or tighten the Velcro on the calf support strap 7 25 Velcro strap for double folding footrests Dalton The heel strap supports the foot so that it does t slip while on the footrest For Dalton foot rests are there special heel straps For more information see t...

Page 39: ...l mounting bracket are tight X X X Castor No front fork obstruction Wheels rotate freely without misalignment Axle bolts correctly tightened Cap bolts correctly tightened X X X X Seat mount Secure mounts and bolt X Wear and tear off seat and back Check fuse points for wear and tear Make sure bolts and nuts are tighten Check for scratches and oil spill on piston shafts X X X Footrest Any locking me...

Page 40: ...a sponge or soft brush Rinse afterwards with clean water and allow the parts to dry before mounting and using To disinfect use water based agents and follow the manufacturer s instructions Wolturnus A S recommends either 22 tires 489 mm or 24 tires 540 mm to the A Run comfort wheelchair INFORMATION The wheelchair must not be used in salt water Avoid getting salt sand and other dirt that can cause ...

Page 41: ...nd rim Mounting tyres Gently pull the clear tyre edge over the edge of the rim Start with the valve Check that there are no twists at all in the tube otherwise air can get out Work the whole way around until the last section of the tyre edge is taut and can be edged into place with one or two levers Pumping Check on both sides that the tube is not caught between the tyre edge and rim Push the valv...

Page 42: ...aintenance Fig 55 Pull the tire edge over the rim NB Pneumatic tyres are good for handling and manoeuvring Solid tyres are good for work situations in which there might be a risk of debris or other items that could puncture a pneu matic tyre INFORMATION 42 ...

Page 43: ... with wheel can still easily rotate Make sure the castor is vertical Section 7 2 Rear wheel makes a loud clicking noise Check and tighten the spokes and the push rim mounting screws Check that nothing is pushing against the rear wheel or spokes Loud clicking noise Check and tighten the screws in the rear wheel and castor mounting brackets Section 6 1 Footrest is lopsi ded Check that the foot plate...

Page 44: ...ack height adjustable yes yes yes yes User weight Kg Max 120 Max 120 Max 120 Max 120 Total Width TW mm 500 540 580 620 Total length TL mm 900 900 900 900 Chair weight Kg 12 kg 12 kg 12 kg 12 kg Adjustable push handle yes yes yes yes Rear wheel camber 0o 6o 0o 6o 0o 6o 0o 6o Auxiliary engine as retrofit yes yes yes yes Suitable for securing in car yes yes yes yes Suitable for kids yes yes yes yes S...

Page 45: ...Wolturnus Active Wheelchair Manual 2019 Technical data Back tilt 30o 500 mm TW SW 240 36mm SD 430 480mm SH 300 500mm BH A Run 45 ...

Page 46: ...ions has a five year lifetime excluding time kept in storage by an aut horised dealership or the user Note that with careful care and proper use the A Run wheel chair can be used for a longer period than the defined lifetime Prior to reuse the wheelchair must be carefully cleaned and disinfected The product must then be inspected by an authorised specialist to assess its condition wear and tear an...

Page 47: ...heelchair for many years The A Run wheelchair lifetime is calculated to be approximately five years if it is maintained according to the instruc tions in this user manual The long lifetime limits its effect on the environment Furthermore meticulous quality control throughout the production process ensures that faults are rare which limits the need to use superfluous resources on repairs or replace...

Page 48: ...ase visit our website to find a list of our authorised distributors and partners worldwide http wolturnus dk en partners After sales spare parts are available for all Wolturnus wheelchairs Manufacturer Wolturnus A S Halkærvej 24B Bislev DK 9240 Nibe Danmark Tel 45 9671 7170 Fax 45 9671 7180 Email info wolturnus dk Website http www wolturnus dk Wolturnus A S active wheelchairs are CE and TÜV approv...

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Page 50: ...Kundeservice Customer Service Wolturnus A S Skalhuse 31 9240 Nibe Telefon 45 96 71 71 70 www wolturnus com Mail info wolturnus dk Produktion Production Wolturnus A S Halkjærvej 24B 9240 Nibe ...