Alu Rehab Netti I Comfort, User Manual

Page 1: ...Netti I Comfort U S E R m a nu a l This product conforms to 93 42 EEC for medical products...

Page 2: ...DESCRIPTION 9 4 FEATURES OF NETTI I Comfort 10 5 ACCESSORIES 11 5 1 Assembly of Hip Belt 14 5 2 Assembly of H Belt 14 6 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING 15 6 1 Unpacking 15 6 2 Main wheels 15 6 3 Front fork 1...

Page 3: ...3 Driving step down 28 8 4 Driving slope 28 8 5 Driving up stairs 28 8 6 Driving down stairs 29 8 7 Transfer 30 8 8 Point of balance 31 8 9 Lifting the wheelchair 31 9 MAINTENANCE 32 9 1 Maintenance 3...

Page 4: ...about the possibilities and restrictions of the wheelchair Netti I Comfort is a wheelchair designed for users with the need for comfort and relief The combination between the seating system and the e...

Page 5: ...s to make recycling easier Contact your local recycling agent to get correct information how to handle in you area 1 1 Areas of use indications for Netti I Comfort Netti I Comfort is a multi function...

Page 6: ...Cushions Hubs Brake function Directional stability of wheels Bearings and front castors Please also note the contents of Section 9 2 Cleaning and care Anti tip Correctly fitted the anti tip will secu...

Page 7: ...whewheel Backrest height 500 mm Using back rest extender gives 600 mm Specification min max Overall length with foot support 1030 mm Overall width 740 mm Folded length 690 mm Folded width 630 mm Folde...

Page 8: ...5 for more information Mounting descriptions will accompany the accessory For troubleshooting see chapter 10 For adjustments see chapter 6 Drive carefully Be aware that friction against push rims can...

Page 9: ...0 Anti tip 11 Quick release 12 Frame 13 Brake 14 Bearing house for front fork 15 Quick release for front fork 16 Front castors 17 Front fork 18 Foot plate 19 Locking bolt for foot plates 20 Angle adju...

Page 10: ...t support Height and angle adjustable foot plates Arm support Height adjustable and removable Depth adjustable pads Head support Height depth and angle adjustable Removable ACCESSORIES OPTIONS Seat Sl...

Page 11: ...ft base for the arm resting on the tray Half tray Swing able upholstered half tray The tray replaces the existing standard armrest Wedge Increases side support Lumbar support Increases lumbar curvatur...

Page 12: ...be used together with 60 cm back rest cushion Arm support pads Wide 415x80 mm Long 445x70 mm Long Wide 525x80 mm Short 333x58 mm Standard 385x58 mm Arm support pad bended Hemi arm support Offers extr...

Page 13: ...ion Meant for correction of bad postures in the upper trunk For optimal function use together with flip backrest Pad for side support Correction Side support Stable Meant for users with de creased sta...

Page 14: ...and nuts Picture 3 2 pcs 13 mm open end spanner 5 2 Mounting of H Belt bar Picture 1 Remove the push handles and pull the H belt attachment bar onto the push handles from the lower end Picture1 Pictur...

Page 15: ...of options and will be delivered with separate mounting descriptions 6 2 Main wheels To mount the main wheel remove the quick release bolt from the hub bushing lead it through the centre of the main...

Page 16: ...the front castors or front fork unfix the wheel and place it in the required position in the front fork Angle of bearing house Correctly adjusted angle of the front fork is important to achieve proper...

Page 17: ...with 2 5 cm distance between them The seat depth can be adjusted from 40 50 cm Measured from front of seat plate to back rest tube without back rest cushion Onto the frame under the chair there is mo...

Page 18: ...adjusting the seat depth at the rear the screw in the backrest hinge must be tightened with 14 Nm 6 mm Allen key 13 mm open end spanner When changing seat depth you also change the tipping point of t...

Page 19: ...bar to required position Fix the locking clamp Do the same procedure on the opposite side 6 mm Allen key Check that both anti tips have the same length The gap between the anti tip wheels and the grou...

Page 20: ...top of the sacrum 6 14 Foot supports The evelating foot support is angle adjustable swingable and removable It comes with height and depth adjustable calf support The foot plates are hinged and can be...

Page 21: ...d tighten the screw 5 mm Allen key As accessory an adjustment wheel can be used instead of a screw Locking and releasing the foot plates The foot plates come with a locking bolt which makes the plates...

Page 22: ...port is height and depth adjustable To adjust height unfix the nut on the outside of the calf support bracket find the required height and fix the nut again Ill 6 14 A 10 mm open end spanner Ill 6 14...

Page 23: ...Adjusting the head support in angle Release the adjustment wheel at the rear of the horizontal bar B Adjust the head support and fix it in required position Adjusting the head support sideways The hea...

Page 24: ...at the safety screw is properly tightened To remove the handles the safety screw at the bottom also has to be removed 6 17 Adjusting the brakes The brakes are freely adjustable along the frame tube To...

Page 25: ...now automatcally move forward Let go of the handle when wanted angle is reached 7 TRANSPORT Netti I Comfort is tested and approved to crash test ISO 7176 19 7 1 Folding for transport When wheelchair...

Page 26: ...int of time a power kit stair climber etc is mounted this must be dismounted if the wheelchair is to be transported in a car 8 MANOEVERING 8 1 General techniques The weight and balance of the chair in...

Page 27: ...rds Lift the push handles while pushing the chair onto the step Turn the anti tip down Users drive up a step backwards This technique is only useful if the step is very low It also depends on the clea...

Page 28: ...ques Up stairs Always ask for assistance Never use escalators even if assisted by a companion 8 3 Driving techniques Step down Users drive down a step forwards This technique is only for very experien...

Page 29: ...anti tip down If two companions are present one person can assist lifting in the front of the frame Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto the foot supports Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto th...

Page 30: ...t castors turn forward Lock the brakes Remove foot support and arm support on the side of the transfer With or without companion forwards Before transfer The wheelchair should be placed as close as po...

Page 31: ...in the frame push bar and push handles only It is marked with the above symbol where it should be lifted Never lift the wheelchair by the foot supports or arm supports 8 10 Push rim Netti I comfort is...

Page 32: ...ting in the winter can damage the bearings of the front castors and main wheels Clean the wheelchair thouroughly after use Frequency Weekly Monthly Check defects damages E g breakage missing parts X W...

Page 33: ...he point of balance by moving the main wheels back 6 7 The wheelchair is hard to turn Control that the front castors are not fixed too hard Adjust the angle of the bearing house Heavy weight over the...

Page 34: ...professional installation and or repairs neglet wear from changes in wheelchair assemlies or instutions not approved by Alu Rehab or by use of spare parts delivered or produced by third parties In suc...

Page 35: ...p the CE mark given by Alu Rehab A S Norway If this is the case the warranty given by Alu Rehab A S Norway will not be valid If any uncertainty about special fitting and adaptations please contact Alu...

Page 36: ...cm 32 3 kg 60 cm 40 50 cm 50 60 cm 84 cm 32 6 kg Measured between edges of frame tubes For distance between skirt guards add 2 5 cm Measured from front of seat plate to backrest hinge without cushion...

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