decon Adventus User manual

Adventus
User manual
2021-06
Rev1

Adventus
User manual
Innehåll
Security....................................................................................................... 4
General instructions ........................................................................................... 4
Manuals for the visually impared ................................................................... 4
Purpose and normal use ................................................................................... 4
Improper use........................................................................................................ 4
Symbols................................................................................................................. 4
Warnings............................................................................................................... 5
Waste management............................................................................................ 6
Labelling ............................................................................................................... 7
Reuse..................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 8
Information on product safety and recalls ....................................................8
Product description .................................................................................... 9
General ................................................................................................................. 9
Technical data...................................................................................................... 9
Delivery scope .................................................................................................... 9
Overview............................................................................................................. 10
Features.............................................................................................................. 10
Mechanical settings................................................................................... 11
To mount Adventus for the first time ............................................................ 11
To use Adventus ........................................................................................15
Care ............................................................................................................17
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................17
Repairs .................................................................................................................17

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Security
Adventus
User manual
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General instructions
The user manual is wrien for users of Adventus and people who in some way are assisng the
user to ensure an opmal use of Adventus.
Read the user manual and make yourself well known with Adventus before using it.
Manuals for the visually impared
If you have diculty reading this user manual, please contact your local retailer. Your local
retailer can provide you with a digital copy of this manual. This makes it possible to enlarge the
print or have your reading soware read it aloud to you.
Purpose and normal use
Adventus is an accessory designed to be connected to a manual wheelchair to facilitate mobil-
ity on uneven surfaces. When Adventus is connected to the wheelchair, the casters are lied.
This means that only the rear wheels of the wheelchair are used.
Improper use
Any use that does not follow the descripon in this user manual. This also includes the techni-
cal specicaon.
Symbols
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or death.
An operaon that, if not correctly performed, may lead to injury to the operator or
others.
! CAUTION!
Risk of material damage.
An operaon that, if not correctly performed, may lead to material damage.
INFO!
Parcularly important or explanatory informaon.

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Warnings
Before you use Adventus for the first time
WARNING!
The user should have read and understood the manual and have an understanding of
how Adventus works.
WARNING!
Before using Adventus, assess your skills and determine if you need an assistant.
To decide whether you need an assistant, you should also request an expert opinion for
reference.
If your assessment is based solely on your own percepon, you or the people around
you could be injured.
WARNING!
Pracce running on even ground in a safe environment together with an assistant, unl
you feel condent about how Adventus works.
If you are driving on public roads, even though you are not sure how to use Adventus,
you or other people around you can be injured.
Driving
WARNING!
Keep in mind that Adventus allows the wheelchair to be longer at the front, so that you
do not injure yourself or others in your environment.
WARNING!
Keep in mind that Adventus is not for play or sports, but is an aid to make it easier to get
forward on such as snow, sand or grass, etc.
INFO!
Check tyre pressure before using Adventus.
Public transport
WARNING!
Do not have Adventus mounted on the footrest when travelling by public transport.
Hang Adventus on the transport holder.

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Storage and transport
WARNING!
Use straps to ensure that Adventus can be transported safely.
! CAUTION!
Never transport Adventus connected to a wheelchair.
! CAUTION!
Place Adventus so that no parts are damaged during transport.
Cleaning
! CAUTION!
Adventus is suitably cleaned with compressed air or a dry plasc brush and a damp
cloth. If it is really dirty, use a mild detergent soluon. Wipe with a so cloth and air dry.
! CAUTION!
Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents.
INFO!
Adventus is appropriately disinfected by using a cloth with alcohol.
Other
WARNING!
It is extremely important that all the screws are properly ghtened aer seng up.
Waste management
Once Adventus has served and is to be scrapped, contact the local authories to obtain infor-
maon about recycling and follow their instrucons.
Alternavely, you can contact your reseller for recycling your used Adventus.

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Security
Labelling
Type plate
The type plate and a label showing the year of
manufacture and month are placed on the underside of
the frame.
Reuse
When Adventus is to be transferred to a new user, all technical documents must also be
transferred. The product must be cleaned by a professional, disinfected and serviced.

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Warranty
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Warranty
The warranty period for Adventus is 2 (two) years from the date of purchase.
If there is a material or workmanship defect on your copy of Adventus during this warranty
period, the defecve parts will be replaced or repaired free of charge. Consumable parts such
as tyres and hoses are excluded from this warranty.
This warranty does not cover faults caused either by deliberate misuse on the part of the user
or by negligent use, e.g. faults caused by use other than that specied in these user instruc-
ons. Nor does this warranty cover faults arising as a result of modicaons to the device or
connuous use under condions other than those specied.
Scratches, dulling and dirt on the surface of the product resulng from normal use are not
covered by the warranty.
If warranty repairs are required, contact the retailer you purchased the device from.
The expected service life of the complete product (not wearing parts) is ve years from the
date of sale.
Information on product safety and recalls
Contact the retailer where the device was purchased or the manufacturer of Liberty for
informaon about product safety and any recalls.
In the event of serious incident, contact the manufacturer or retailer for further reporng to
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Product description
Product description
General
Adventus is an accessory designed
to be connected to a manual
wheelchair to facilitate mobility on
uneven surfaces. This is achieved
by connecng Adventus to the
wheelchair´s footrest with the
wheel in its front posion, there-
aer the wheel is to be rotated.
When the wheel on Adventus is
rotated, the wheelchair´s castors
li from the ground. The angle,
α, in which Adventus is installed
determens how much the castors
of the wheelchair will li from the
ground.
Technical data
Length approx. 450 mm in front of the front
tube of the footrest
Height approx. 350 mm from surface
Wheel size 10” x 2”
Air pressure in tyre 2,0 bar / 200 kPa
Weight 2,45 kg
A
B
Delivery scope
The delivery of Adventus includes the
following:
A Adventus
B User manual
-Transport holder (oponal)
Transport holder
INFO
Transport holder is ordered separately.
α°

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Product description
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User manual
To transport Adventus on a wheelchair, a transport holder is required.
Overview
Adventus consists mainly of the following parts.
A
B
C
I
J
H
F
D
E
G
A Locking lever FWheel
BRear aachment GWheel fork with height adjustment
CFront aachment and lock HAdjustment screw for swing inera
DAngle adjustment of u-prole ISteering link with adjustment screws
ELink for angle adjustment JFramework
Features
The aachments (B) (C) are adjustable to suit dierent footrests. With the angle adjustment
(D), link (E) and the wheel aachment in the fork (G) the li height can be adjusted. The wheel
alignment and inera are adjusted with the screws in the steering link (I) and the screw (H).
WARNING!
In some cases there is a need for a reinforced footrest when used i combinaon with
Adventus. Contact the wheelchair manufacturer for more informaon.

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Mechanical settings
Mechanical settings
To mount Adventus for the first time
Before mounng Adventus check,
• which footrest the wheelchair manufacturer recommends.
• that the distance between the front and rear tube of the footrest is as shown in the table
below.
Adventus is available in standard and in long design depending on the distance between the
tubes of the footrest.
Adventus standard
Tube diameter
[mm] 15 16 17 18 19 20 25
Distance
[mm] 71,0–94,5 74,5–98,3 77,9–101,7 81,4–105,2 85,1–108,9 88,2–112,0 80-105
Adventus long
Tube diameter
[mm] 15 16 17 18 19 20 25
Distance
[mm] 90–135 93–138 97–142 100–145 104–149 107–152 100-145

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Mechanical settings
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To customize Adventus
1. Measure the height from ground up to underneath the front tube of the wheelchair´s
footrest. Now set the angle poson (D) and wheelposion (G) according to the table below.
INFO!
Using the sengs in the table below normaly results in liing the front castors of the
wheelchair 30-40mm from the ground.
INFO!
The sengs in the table below can vary between dierent wheelchair models and
manufacturers. The table shows a wheelchair where the footrest sits in an angle of
6-7degrees in relaon to the ground.
Height footrest
[mm]
0-30 30-50 50-70 70-90 90-100 100-
Angle posion (D)
[D0, D1]
D0 D0 D0 D0 D1 D1
Wheel posion (G)
[G1, G2, G3, G4]
G1 G2 G3 G4 G3 G4
D0
D1
G1
G2
G3
G4

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Mechanical settings
2. Fold up the locking lever (A) to open the front
aachment (C).
3. Loosen the screw (K) on the underside of the
frame.
Loosen the locking screws (L) and move the
front aachment (C) as far back as possible.
4. Loosen the locking screws (M) and move the
rear aachment (B) as far back as possible.
5. Loosen screws (N) and the adjustment screw
(O) so that the screws (N) kan move freely
inside the track for angle adjustment (E).
6. Put the wheel in its front posion, put
Adventus in place on the footrest by inserng
the aachment (B) so that it locks into the
rear tube of the footrest.
Lower the wheel to the ground level and lock
the front tube of the footrest by folding down
the locking lever (A).
Tighten the screw (K) unl the front
aachment (C) locks against the footrest.
Tighten the locking screws (L).
7. Press the rear aachment (B) back with your
hand so that it locks against the rear tube of
the footrest.
Tighten the locking screws (M).
8. Adjust the adjustment screw (O) unl the
wheelchair´s front castors are just lied from
the ground. Tighten the screws (N) on both
sides.
9. Turn the wheel to its rear posion and check
that the front castors li from the ground.
Recomended height is 30-40mm.
If the front castors are not lied enough from
the ground then, if possible, move the wheel
to a higher posion in the fork. If the wheel
posion is changed the adjustment screw (O)
and screws (N) must be loosened again to
remake the adjustment from item 8.
A
B
C
K
M
L
N
O
E

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10. Adjust the swing inera by ghtening or
loosening the screw (H) in the steering link.
Make sure the wheel is aligned with the
frame. If this needs to be adjusted start
by loosering the screw (P). Then loosen or
ghten the adjustment screws (I) to align the
wheel. Finish by ghtening the screw (P).
WARNING!
The screw (P) must be ghtened with a torque of
25-30Nm
P
I
H

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To use Adventus
To use Adventus
WARNING!
The user should have read and understood the manual and have an understanding of
how Adventus works.
Connecting Adventus to your wheelchair
1. Set the wheel in its front posion.
2. Fold up the locking lever to open the front
aachment.
3. Fit Adventus in the middle of the footrest.
4. Fold down the locking lever to its locked
posion.
5. Turn the wheel to its rear posion to li the
castors from the ground
Transport of Adventus
WARNING!
Use straps to ensure that Adventus can be transported safely.
! CAUTION!
Place Adventus so that no parts are damaged during transport.
! CAUTION !
Never transport Adventus connected to a wheelchair.
O
L
L: Locked
O: Open

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To use Adventus
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Transport of Adventus on wheelchair
The transport holder is extra equipment.
Hang Adventus on the transport holder.

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Care
Care
Cleaning
If Adventus becomes dirty due to normal use, clean Adventus with a damp, hard wrung, towel.
If Adventus is heavily soiled use a towel and a neutral detergent. Make sure that no cleaning
agent is le on Adventus aer cleaning.
! CAUTION!
Do not clean with solvents such as benzene or thinner. This may damage lacquer and
plasc parts on Adventus
INFO!
Adventus is appropriately disinfected by using a cloth with alcohol.
Repairs
The user must not self-repair or service Adventus.
The user must not self-remove and send parts of Adventus to the dealer for repair.
If a repair is required, contact your retailer, even if the fault is of a minor nature.
If parts are damaged or missing, contact the retailer immediately. Submit Adventus to the
retailer for replacement or repair of parts.
For normal maintenance, repair or service, always contact the retailer. If Adventus is not
repaired or all parts are not used in assembly, the user, the persons in its environment or the
property may be damaged.
To perform repairs and servicing, the retailer uses the spare parts catalogue and other docu-
mentaon. This documentaon is not available to users and the general public.
Punctures
INFO!
The tyre on Adventus has the same structure as a bicycle re. Therefore, as a rule, a
bicycle workshop can repair puncture and change re on Adventus. If you do not have
access to a bicycle workshop, please contact your dealer.

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