Carr VEGA User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VEGA & VEGA.E
OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy
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[email protected] - www.offcarr.com
GENERAL INFORMATIONS

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WARNINGS
• Please read this manual carefully before carrying out any operation on VEGA
wheelchair.
• Before use the device verify the package’s good conditions arrival (see par. Packaging,
transport, delivery and stocking in this manual).
• Every wheelchair is labelled with an Identification Number (Matricola), the
manufacturer’s full address and the CE mark. This label cannot be removed for any
reason to maintain trace-ability and guarantee terms and conditions of the device.
• Vega wheelchair is designed and produced to compensate a physical handicap on
respect of Medical Device Essential Requirements from 93/42/EEC EN Directive.
According with the product classification from above Directive, appendix IX, par. III. 1.1.,
Venus is classified as non-invasive medical device of class 1.
• The use of the Vega or its components is forbidden for any purpose other than those
indicated in this manual.
• For any problems or fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer
supplying the following indications:
a. Model
b. Identification number (“Matricola” on the gold label on the frame).
c. Fault description
• In case of direct contact with the manufacturer assistance please communicate also:
a. User name and full address
b. Dealer name and address.
Packaging, transport, delivery and stocking
All the OFF CARR wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from
knocks and dust.
The package include the VEGA wheelchair configured as per your request, this Instruction
manual.
The wheelchair must be transported in trucks that protect it from atmospheric agents, as
indicated on the packing case.
Upon receipt, check the case integrity and in case of problems notify them on the waybill.
Open the package, remove the wheelchair and check it is not bent or scratched or damaged.
In case of problems, note your remark on the waybill and notify them immediately to the
forwarder.
Once these checks have been carried out, place again the wheelchair in its packing until it
will be used, keeping it in a dry place.
Do not place any objects over the packing case.

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VEGA WHEELCHAIR
VEGA is an ultra-light folding aluminium frame orthopaedic wheelchair with titanium double
cross bar.
VEGA wheelchair is very versatile in its several configurations and a wide range of set-up is
available to satisfy any sort of user’s requirement.
The footrest can be detachable or fixed and several foot-plates are available as per order
form.
The quick release axle of the rear wheels allows to reduce the weight and the volume during
the transfer.
Vega wheelchair is assembled and supplied according with your choices from the order
form. Further adjustment are always possible by authorized personnel to fully satisfy the user
needs.
Please consult Vega Order Form to see the complete range of options and accessories.

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2. WHEELCHAIR PREPARATION
HOW TO PREPARE THE WHEELCHAIR BEFORE USE
The wheelchair is shipped inside a carton box complete with wheels and other accessories.
The wheelchair can be open acting a pressure with the hand palm on the seat paying
attention to the hand fingers.
It is recommended to perform a quick check if the rear wheels are properly inserted on the
frame.
To verify if the wheels are correctly hooked, check if the button is no longer depressed
trying to pullout the wheels without pressing the axle’s button.
Check the tyre pressure if they are pneumatic.
A wrong tyre pressure can compromise the brakes efficiency.
Check also the efficiency of the brakes before using the device.
The brake must be used only for parking, never use them as service brakes.
Assemble the foot-rest to the frame (only for detachable foot-rest version) checking the
good functioning of the blocking mechanism.
If the wheelchair is ordered with options supplied separately, they must be assembled
before the use.
If the wheelchair needs further adjustments to better fullfil the user’s requirements,
contact your dealer or other qualified person.
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3. SET-UP ADJUSTMENT
3.1. SEAT HEIGHT AND REAR SET-UP
It is possible to change the front and rear seat/floor height and the depth of the rear wheels
acting as follows:
Rear height seat/floor adjustment and rear wheel depth adjustment
Pullout the wheel pressing the axle’s button.
Change the position of the bush as requested (be sure it is properly tightened)
Insert again the wheel pressing the axle’s button.
For every variation of the bush position, it is necessary to adjust also the front fork supports,
brakes and clothes guard (if assembled).

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Front height seat/floor adjustment
The front seat/floor height can be changed acting on the size of the front castors or changing
the castor position on the fork:
• release the nut “B” and take off the concerning screw;
• change the position of the front castor;
• insert the screw and the spacer;
• fix the nut B.
Front fork support adjustment
Once the seat tilt has been changed, the front fork plate holders need to be adjusted to be
perpendicular to the ground. To perform this operation, act as follows:
• Open the screw A, B, C housing removing the proper caps;
• loose the screws A,B and remove the screw C of the front castor plate support;
• adjust the plate support until reference D is perpendicular to the floor;
• insert the screw C;
• fix all the screws of the front castor plate support;
• close the screw housing with the proper caps.

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Clothes guard adjustment
Clothes guards may need to be repositioned according with the new wheels position:
• remove the screws A,B and C;
• adjust the position of the clothes guard as needed;
• insert and fix the screws A,B and C.
Brake adjustment
Brakes also must be adjusted according with the new set-up, acting as follows:
• release the brake;
• loose the dowel;
• loose the screws A and B enough for slide the brake support on the frame tube;
• slide the brake support on the frame tube until the distance between brake feather and
tyre is 10 mm;
• fix the screws A and B and then fix the dowel.

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3.2. BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The backrest tension can be easily adjusted by some velcro straps inside the upholstery.
• Lift-up the front side of the backrest upholstery.
• Stretch or loosen the Velcro-straps according to your need.
• Fold-down the backrest upholstery to complete the operation.
3.3. BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
At the purchase time the backrest height has been selected but further adjustments are still
available:
• lift-up the front side of the backrest upholstery and open the velcro straps;
• remove the screws A and B releasing the backrest tubes;
• move up or down them according with your wish (the tubes are pre-holed with
steeps of 2 cm);
• replace and tighten the screw A and B;
• close the Velcro straps;
• fold-down the upholstery.

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3.4. FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The foot-rest holding tube is slide into the wheelchair front frame and tightened by the two
fixing screw in the back of the pipe frame.
• Loose and remove completely the two screws A;
• slide the foot-rest at the height required;
• insert and tight the screws A.
3.5. FOOTPLATE TILT ADJUSTMENT
The aluminium foot-plates can be adjusted in tilt acting as follows:
• if the foot-plate is single, loose the screw A;
• if the foot-plate is separate, loose the screws A and B;
• change the inclination of the foot-plate as requested;
• fix the screws.

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4. HOW TO USE THE WHEELCHAIR
For a safe end efficient use of the wheelchair, consult your therapist or other
qualified person. A proper use and a periodical maintenance of the wheelchair will
help to preserve it’s original characteristics for long time.
The brakes are only parking brakes, never use them to reduce the speed.
If the pneumatics doesn’t have the proper pressure, the brakes may not perform properly.
Vega is a wheelchair designed for active persons. and according with the chosen
configuration it can be extremely unbalanced. On request a proper revolving anti-tip device
is available (see Vega Order Form).
Avoid the contact of the wheelchair with sea water and sand. If this happen, clean the
wheelchair with clean water and dry it immediately to avoid damages to the frame.
The wheelchair is designed for the transport of one person a time. It is not suitable for other
uses.
NOTES
Please keep the wheelchair far from fire or other high temperature sources; the upholstery are not
fireproof.
The wheelchair is produced with material tested to avoid allergy and other skin problems. If any
problem may happen related to the contact with the material or paint used on the wheelchair,
please contact a doctor and inform also OFF CARR about it.
The upholstery is washable with water at 30°.
It is always recommended to avoid unnecessary immersion of upholstery and frame parts.
Inspections and maintenance
It is recommended to inspect weekly :
• The pneumatic pressure. Check on the side of the tyre is marked the right pressure for that
particular model.
• The efficiency of the quick release axle and if necessary add few drops of lubricant between
axle and bush.
• The upholstery backrest tension in order to maintain always the most comfortable position.
• The efficiency of the brakes.
It is suggested to check every three months:
• The tightness of the front fork plate screws.
• The wear and tear of the front wheels.
• The proper perpendicular of the front fork supports.
• The efficiency of the ball bearings of front and rear wheels.
• If necessary add some lubricant on moving elements.
It is recommended to contact expert and authorized personnel to perform any extraordinary
maintenance operation to the device.

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5.
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5. GUARANTEE TERMS
5.1. The frame is guaranteed for three years from the delivery date of the wheelchair.
5.2. Parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered by the guarantee, unless wear
is caused by a manufacturing fault.
5.3. The guarantee does not cover transport.
5.4. If a fault occurs during the guarantee period, OFF CARR will:
a) Repair the faulty part
b) Replace the faulty part
5.5. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by negligence, improper use,
mishandling or incorrect maintenance by unauthorised personnel or by the user.
5.6. OFF CARR is not responsible for damages caused during transport. The forwarder
company is the only responsible, therefore please inform both the forwarder company
and OFF CARR of any damage that has been caused by the transport.
5.7. This guarantee does not cover injury or others damages eventually related to a
malfunctioning of the wheelchair.
5.8. The identification number label must never be removed from the wheelchair frame,
otherwise the guarantee is no longer valid.
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6. WARRENTY CARD
Fill-up and forward within 10 days from the purchase of the device
Surname …………………………………………………………………………...
Name ……………………………………………………………………………….
Address …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone number ……………………………………………………………….
WHEELCHAIR MODEL : VEGA
Retailer …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Purchase date …………………………………………………………………….
Frame Identification Number …………………(from gold label on the frame)
Production Year ………………………………..(from gold label on the frame)
All the information will be treated in accordance with Privacy Tutelage Regulation in force in
Italy.
OFF CARR S.R.L. reserved the right to modify or to improve the product without notice respecting the garantee terms ed the spare
part availability on the basic of the Italian law terms.
The instruction manual is constantly brought up date but it is possible that some device improvements are not still included in this
manual.