Dietz Rehab AS[01] User manual

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User manual
Adaptive wheelchair Version 3.0.0

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FOREWORD
Thank you for deciding to purchase the
AS[01] | AS[01]RF adaptive wheelchair
from DIETZ
This wheelchair is a medical aid. In order to use it properly and avoid possi-
ble risks due to unintended use, you must become thoroughly familiar with
its operation.
Read these operating instructions carefully before you begin to use your
new AS[01] | AS[01]RF. They contain important safety instructions and valu-
able tips on correctly using the wheelchair.
In addition, you will receive information that will aid operational and trafc
safety and the preservation of your investment in your adaptive wheelchair.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
the specialist retailer which supplied the wheelchair to you.
You can always nd the latest information on your product on our homep-
age. For information or queries concerning product safety and on recalls,
please contact DIETZ. You will nd our contact information on the back of
these operating instructions.
NOTE
A large-print version of the operating instruc-
tions is available for visually impaired persons
at www.dietz-reha.de in PDF format.

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CONTENTS
01 Important information
Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
02 Product description
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Structure of the AS[01] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Structure of the AS[01]RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
03 Setting up the wheelchair
3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.2 Folding up the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.3 Attaching the leg rests (only AS[01]) . . .13
3.4 Foot plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.5 Adjusting the backstraps . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.6 Adjusting seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
04 Using the wheelchair
4.1 Getting in and out of your wheelchair . .16
4.2 Using the push rims to propel and
stop the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.4 Parking the wheelchair with the
parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.5 Brake for attendant
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.6 Parking brake single-handed operation
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.7 Using the wheelchair on inclines, slopes,
steps and edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.8 Loading the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.9 Swivelling and detaching the leg rests . .23
4.10 Anti-tip wheel (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.11 Handle height adjustment
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.12 Foldable handle (optional). . . . . . . . . . .25
4.13 Step tube (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4.14 Remove
and attach rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.15
Swinging side panels upwards. . . . . . (optional)
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4.16 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Transport of the wheelchair without
user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Using wheelchair as a passenger seat in a
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Attaching the wheelchair
restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Wheelchair occupant restraint system . .30

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05 Individual adjustments
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.2 Armrests (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.3 Lower leg length adjustment . . . . . . . . .33
5.4 Foot plate/foot board angle
adjustment (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.5 Angle-adjustable leg rest
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.6 Amputee board (optional) . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.7 Therapy tray (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.8 Brake lever extension (optional). . . . . . .37
5.9 Seatback angle adjustment . . . . . . . . .38
5.10 Seatback height adjustment . . . . . . . . .38
5.11 Rear seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . .39
5.12 Setting the rear wheel position
(active/passive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
5.13 Rear wheel camber adjustment . . . . . . .42
5.14 Setting the front seat height . . . . . . . . .44
5.15 Installation of the castor arms top or
bottom (adjust the front seat height). . .47
5.16 Castor angle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .49
5.17 Parking brake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.18 Accessories and add-ons from
external suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
06 Technical data
DIETZ’s measurement system. . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Information regarding overall dimensions . . .52
Dimensions and mass AS[01] . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Dimensions and mass AS[01]RF without frame
retraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Dimensions and mass AS[01]RF with frame
retraction (30mm each side) . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Dimensions and mass AS[01]RF with frame
retraction (30mm each side) . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
07 Safety instructions
Safety information & driving restrictions. . . . .58
08 Instructions for general use
Servicing/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Fault-nding and rectication . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Handing over and reuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Disposal/Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
09 Manufacturer‘s declarations
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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INTENDED PURPOSE
The AS[01] | AS[01]RF wheelchair has been designed for indoor and outdoor
use. It can either be propelled by the patient or by an attendant. The tau-
ron|rsi is designed for a maximum load of 125 to 150 kg. You can verify this
information on the product label attached to the frame. When attaching
accessories in particular (e.g., electric drives), be sure that you do not exceed
the maximum load.
It is suitable for long-term use and for short-term use.
The wheelchair is not suitable for children. The wheelchair shall not be used
for the transport of more than one person or of cargo.
The intended purpose may differ for products which were manufactured as
custom-made devices and which have been labelled as such. In this case,
please refer to the documentation supplied with the product.
INDICATION
This wheelchair provides assistance for persons who are unable to walk or
who have a severe walking impediment due to
wParalysis
wLoss of limbs
wLimb defect/ deformation
wJoint contracture/ joint damage (not on both arms)
wother diseases
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CONTRAINDICATION
Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of
tFalse sensations
tSevere disequilibrium
tLoss of limbs on both arms
tJoint contracture/joint damage on both arms
tInability to sit
tImpaired or inadequate vision
SYMBOLS
Different symbols are used in this manual to give you warnings about poten-
tial dangers and helpful advice for the daily use of your wheelchair.
WARNING
It is mandatory to observe and comply with the warnings!
They draw your attention to the fact that failure to observe this may result
in injury and/or damage to the wheelchair or the environment.
NOTE
Valuable tips and tricks to help you use your wheelchair.

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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AS [01] | AS [01] RF is delivered from the factory completely assembled
and packed in a box. If possible, please keep the packaging for possible later
storage of the wheelchair. To get started you simply have to unfold the wheel-
chair and click the leg rests into place. In the following chapter you will nd
information on how to set-up the wheelchair for use and how to use it.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
On receipt of the wheelchair, please immediately check to make sure that
the contents are complete and undamaged. The contents consist of:
n Packaging
n Wheelchair as per the selected configuration
n Leg rests (pair; only for AS[01])
n User manual
n Accessories (if selected)
ACCESSORIES
n Amputee board
n Anti-tip wheels
n Step tube
n Brake lever extension
n Angle-adjustable leg rest
n Single-handed operation
n Parking brake, single-handed
operation
n Foot plates, angle-adjustable
n Hemi-kit
n Height adjustable armrests
for clothing protection
n Swivelling clothing protection
n Handles, height-adjustable
n Handles, foldable
n Spoke protectors
n Cane holder
n Therapy tray

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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
STRUCTURE OF THE AS[01]
The AS[01] can be congured in numerous variants and thus customised to suit each user optimally. The
overview represents all models and shows the most important components of the wheelchair.
Basic components
Foot plate
Leg rest
removeable
Castor arm Swivel wheel
Side panel with clothing protection
and wheel cover
Quick-release axle
Rear wheel
Parking brake
Push rims
Adapter plate
Rear wheel
Handle, optional
with brake lever
for attendant
Fig. 1

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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
STRUCTURE OF THE AS[01]RF
The AS[01]RF can be congured in numerous variants and thus customised to suit each user optimally.
The overview represents all models and shows the most important components of the wheelchair.
Basic components
Foot plate/
Foot plate
Leg rest
integrated
Castor arm Swivel wheel
Side panel with clothing protection
and wheel cover
Quick-release axle
Rear wheel
Parking brake
Push rims
Adapter plate
Rear wheel
Handle, optional
with brake lever
for attendant
Fig. 2

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03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR
The AS[01] | AS[01]RF is completely assembled at the factory. To get started
you simply have to unfold the wheelchair and click the leg rests into place.
In this following chapter you can nd some information about how to set up
and use your wheelchair. You can nd information about simple settings and
adjustments that can be done without any tools.
In chapter »03 Setting up the wheelchair« you can nd explanations
for all adjustments that can be made without using tools, with which you
can adjust your wheelchair to your requirements.
The chapter ”05 Individual adjustments” contains explanations of all
the more complicated adjustment options, such as the seat
height, angles etc., that can be used for optimal adjustment.
NOTE
The initial set-up should be carried out by trained personnel of the medical
supplies shop.
02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR
3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
1. Push the left and right seat tube downwards
with your hands at the same time. The
wheelchair will now unfold itself (1, Fig 3.).
2. When the wheelchair is completely unfold-
ed, please check whether both seat tubes
are correctly located in the slots provided.
3. Then put on the back cushion and close the
Velcro fastener at the lower back of seat
cushion.
WARNING
Risk of trapping!
Pay attention to your ngers when folding and
setting up the wheelchair and only touch the
parts shown.
3.2 Folding up the wheelchair
1. Firstly, unfasten the Velcro fastener on the
lower end of the back cushion (under the
seat) (1, Fig 4).
NOTE
The back cushion can remain on the wheelchair
and doesn’t have to be completely removed.
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2. Now pull upwards - front and rear - in the
middle of the seat cushion (1, Fig 5). The
wheelchair then folds up automatically.
3.3 Attaching the leg rests
(only AS[01])
WARNING
Before performing any action on the leg sup-
ports, the wheelchair must be secured to pre-
vent it unintentionally rolling away.
1. Insert the upper pin of the leg rest from
above into the holder provided on the
frame (1, Fig. 6).
2. Now swivel the leg rest forwards in the di-
rection of travel. It then engages audibly
and noticeably into its end position
(2, Fig. 6).
Fig. 5
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03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR
3.4 Foot plates/foot board
1. The foot plates (1, Fig. 7) or the optionally
selected foot board (1, Fig. 8) are adjusted
to the correct position by swinging them
upwards or downwards.
2. The foot board, depending on the side it is
assembled on, can be swivelled upwards or
downwards to the left or right (1, Fig. 8).
WARNING
Risk of trapping! Please pay careful attention to
your ngers when swivelling the foot plates/
foot board downwards.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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2
Fig. 9
3.5 Adjusting the backstraps
1. First remove the back cushion.
2. The four Velcro straps are now freely acces-
sible.
3. Now unfasten the straps (1, Fig, 9) and ad-
just the length (2, Fig. 9) until you have
found a comfortable sitting position.
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3.6 Adjusting seat height
1. First unfasten the Velcro strap underneath
the front of the seat cushion (1, Fig. 10)
and then the straps on the seat tubes on
the side.
2. You can now tag the strap towards the back
underneath the cover of the seat (2, Fig. 10).
This reduces the seat height by 30 mm.
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USING THE WHEELCHAIR
4.1 Sitting down and getting up
The various individual clinical pictures or disabili-
ties limit freedom of movement or the ability to
manoeuvre to a greater or lesser extent.
To sit down in your wheelchair and get up again
easily and safely, please proceed as follows.
NOTE
Place the back of the wheelchair against a
stable wall. This ensures that the wheelchair
cannot slip away on smooth surfaces.
Fig. 11
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Sitting down
1. Release the leg rests and swivel them to the outside.
2. If possible, place the wheelchair with the rear wheels against a sta-
ble wall.
3. Lock the wheelchair in place with the two wheel locks.
4. Move as close to the wheelchair as possible, turn around and care-
fully move backward until your legs touch the edge of the seat.
5. Now use your hands to grasp the arm rests and use them as sup-
ports.
6. You can slowly and safely lower yourself into the wheelchair.
7. Next, you can swivel the two leg rests towards the front in the di-
rection of movement. Make sure that you hear the clicking noise
when the leg rests lock into place.
8. Use your feet to fold the two two foot rests downward and place
your feet on the foot rests.
Getting up
Proceed in reverse order to get up and out of the wheelchair.
WARNING
Do not stand on the foot plates or footboard
while getting up or sitting down. They are not in-
tended to bear the full weight of one person.
NOTE
To transfer sideways, swivel the side pieces
upward if necessary (Chapter 4.15).
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4.2 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair with the push rims
The wheelchair can be manoeuvred forwards,
rearwards and left to right by using the push rims
on the rear wheels.
1. To do this, hold the push rims with your
hands and turn the wheel towards the front
or back (Fig. 12). Place your hand on the
push rim with the thumb in the direction of
movement and form a fist enclosing the
push rim.
2. To slow down, let the push rim glide
through your hand in a controlled manner.
3. To steer the wheelchair, slow down the
push rim on the side to which the wheel-
chair should move or turn.
4. To turn on the spot, push one hand for-
wards and the other hand backwards at the
same time.
5. To turn the wheelchair, turn the wheels in
the opposite direction using the push rims.
WARNING
To avoid hand injuries, when the wheelchair is
in motion, do not grip between the spokes or
between the rear wheel and the parking brake.
Fig. 12
WARNING
The handrails can become very hot after
longer braking manoeuvres.
WARNING
When propelling your wheelchair, make sure
that you do not touch the tyre casing with your
thumb.
Risk of trapping between the tyre and side-
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4.3 Single-handed operation
(optional)
The one-hand drive enables the wheelchair to be
driven from one side as required due to disability.
1. Both push rims are pushed together to
drive straight ahead (1+2, Fig.13).
2. The outer push rim (1, Fig. 13) steers the
active side and the inner one (2, Fig. 13)
the passive side.
Folding/unfolding the wheelchair with single-
handed operation
1. The connecting rod must be removed be-
fore folding (Chapter 3.2).
2. To do this, grasp the connecting rod and
pull it together towards the centre (1, Fig.
14).
3. The connecting rod can now be removed
from the extended axle for single-handed
operation should be stowed safely until it is
reinserted.
4. If single-handed operation is to be used
again, the wheelchair must rst be unfolded
(Chapter 3.1). The spring-loaded connecting
rod can then be assembled onto the axle of
the single-handed drive (2, Fig. 14).
You can nd the installation instructions for your
product on our website.
Fig. 13
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WARNING
For the optional pneumatic tyres, always ensure
that the tyres are sufciently inated. When the
tyre pressure is too low the parking brake per-
formance is reduced.
WARNING
Always lock both brakes, since one side is not
enough to keep the wheelchair safely in place.
Fig. 15
4.4 Parking the wheelchair with
the parking brake
The parking brakes are always applied to secure
the wheelchair against unintentional rolling
away.
1. The parking brake is locked by pushing the
lever forward/down (1, Fig.15). The brake
engages in this position.
2. The brake is released again by pulling the
lever upwards (2, Fig. 15).
If a brake lever extension or single-handed oper-
ation is installed, then lock the parking brake as
described in points 1 and 2.
WARNING
Never use the parking brake to stop the wheel-
chair when it is in use – always use your hands
on the push rims to slow down. The parking
brake is only intended for parking.