Dietz Rehab tauron rsi XXL User manual

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User manual for manual
XXL-wheelchair Version 4.0.0

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DIETZ GmbH / User manual XXL manual wheelchair tauron|rsi / Version 4.0.0 EN

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing an
manual XXL wheelchair tauron|rsi
from DIETZ.
This wheelchair is a medical aid. In order to use it properly and avoid
possible risks due to unintended use, you must become thoroughly fa-
miliar with its operation.
Read this user manual carefully before you begin to use your new tau-
ron|rsi. They contain important safety instructions and valuable tips on
correctly using the wheelchair.
You will also receive information related to the operational and traf-
fic-related safety of your XXL wheelchair and find out how to retain as
much of its value as possible.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please con-
tact the specialist retailer which supplied the wheelchair to you.
You can always find the latest information on your product on our
homepage. For information or queries concerning product safety and on
recalls, please contact DIETZ. You will find 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
Set-up of the tauron|rsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
03 Setting up the wheelchair
Wheelchair total width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preparing the wheelchair for use . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 Back pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Attaching the leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.4 Lower leg length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.5 Foot plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.6 Disc brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.7 Adjusting the back seat width . . . . . . . .14
3.8 Side abduction panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
04 Using the wheelchair
4.1 Sitting down and getting up . . . . . . . . .16
4.2 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair with the push rims. . . . . . . .18
4.3 Parking the wheelchair with the
parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.4 Using the wheelchair on inclines,
slopes, steps and edges. . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.5 Braking by an attendant
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.6 Loading the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.7 Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.8 Removing the side panels . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.9 Swivelling and detaching the
leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.10 Folding up the foot board . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.11 Locking and unlocking the
push bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.12 Safety belt (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.13 Transport of the wheelchair
without user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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CONTENTS CONTENTS
05 Individual adjustments
Important NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.2 Disc brakes (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.3 Armrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Angle-adjustable foot plates . . . . . . . . .28
5.5 Lower leg length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.6 Angle-adjustable leg rest
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.7 Armrest height (optional) . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.8 Turning the seat plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.9 Push bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.10 Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.11 Wheelbase extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.12 Anti-tip wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.13 Head rest (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
DIETZ’s measurement system. . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Dimensions and mass tauron|rsi . . . . . . . . . .36
Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Product tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
07 Safety Instructions
Safety information and
driving restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
08 Instructions for general use
Servicing/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Forwarding/reuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Disposal/Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
09 Manufacturer‘s declarations
Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Lifetime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INTENDED PURPOSE
The tauron|rsi wheelchair was specially designed for the care of obesity
patients and can be used indoors and outdoors. It is suitable for the
daily care of an obesity patient with walking disabilities or incapacity to
give them a certain degree of mobility. It can be used universally on a
flat, solid surface and is also suitable for transport thanks to its folding
mechanism. It can either be propelled by the patient or by an accompa-
nying person. The tauron|rsi is designed for a maximum load of 250
kg.This specification can be checked on the serial number sticker. It is
not suitable for children.
It is not suitable or not to be used as a traction device or even as a
transporter.
Areas in which the tauron|rsi is used are aged-care and nursing homes,
hospitals, rehabilitation centres, day care centres and in private house-
holds.
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 is intended to support people who are unable to walk or
who have a severe walking disability, particularly those who are over-
weight or obese, 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
t False sensations
t Severe disequilibrium
t Loss of limbs on both arms
t Joint contracture/joint damage on both arms
t Inability to sit
t Impaired or inadequate vision
SYMBOLS
Different symbols are used in this manual to give you warnings about
potential dangers and helpful advice for the daily use of your wheel-
chair.
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 tauron|rsi is delivered from the factory completely assembled and
packed in a box. Please keep the packaging if possible; it can subse-
quently be used to store the wheelchair if necessary.
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:
w1 Packaging
w1 pre-assembled wheelchair
w1 pair of leg rests
w1 Foot board
wUser manual
wSeat cushion
wAccessories (if selected)
ACCESSORIES
n Amputation support
n Safety belt
n Pneumatic tyres
n Angle-adjustable leg rest
n Height adapter for arm rest +20mm
n Knee pad
n Head rest
n Disc brake (attendant)
n Cane holder (can only be assembled at factory)

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SET-UP OF THE tauron|rsi
Basic components
Side panel lock
Parking brake
Leg rest
Side abduction panels
Armrest pads (adjustable)
Backrest
(Velco)
Push bar
360° adjustable
Push rims
Anti-tip support
Seat plate
Foot plate
(angle-adjustable)
Disc brake
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WHEELCHAIR TOTAL WIDTH
The tauron|rsi wheelchair is an XXL product with extra width, which
exceeds a total width of 700 mm in all versions and can therefore ex-
ceed some door widths.
There may be restrictions when using public transport or long-distance
rail transport, as well as when driving through stations and platforms.
Please review the conditions at the relevant railway company before you
travel.
NOTE
Ensure that the wheelchair is not parked in direct vicinity of emergency
exits and escape routes and blocks them.
PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
To get started you simply have to unfold the wheelchair and click the leg
rests into place. In this following chapter you can find some information
about how to set up and use your wheelchair. You can find information
about simple settings and adjustments that can be done without any
tools.
In chapter »03 Setting up the wheelchair« you can find explana-
tions 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.
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3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
1. Stand in front of the wheelchair, hold on to
the side tubes at the front and push them
apart. (1, Fig. 2).
2. Press one of the seat pads down with the
palm of your hand in the front area (2,
Fig.2) until the wheelchair is fully unfolded.
3. Lock the slide pin (see 4.11)
WARNING
Risk of trapping!
When folding and unfolding your wheelchair,
pay attention to your ngers and only grip the
parts as seen in the illustrations.
3.2 Back pad
1. The ap of the back pad can be attached at
the rear side of the seat cushion by fastening
the Velcro. Thus the gap between backrest
and seat cushion can be closed. (1, Fig. 3).
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3.3 Attaching the leg rests
1. Hook the leg rests in at the side (1, Fig. 4)
and swivel them forwards (2, Fig. 4). The
leg rest will then click into place auto-
matically.
2. Once they are locked into position, the leg
rests should be fitted backlash-free. If nec-
essary, you can carefully tighten the side
Allen screw (1, Fig. 5) until the free-play on
the leg supports is reduced to a minimum.
WARNING
There is a risk of trapping on moving parts.
3.4 Lower leg length
The setting is correct when your thighs are
horizontal with the feet placed on the foot
plates.
1. To adjust, loosen the screw connection on
the rear of the leg rest (1, Fig. 6) until the
lower part of the legrest can be telescoped.
2. Move the foot plate into a position that is
comfortable for you (2, Fig. 6) and tighted
the screw connection again. In order to en-
sure that both sides are at the same height,
indexing has been added to the outside for
better orientation.
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3.5 Foot plate
1. To attach the footboard swing one foot-
plate upwards (1, Fig. 7).
2. Place the footplate completely on the up-
turned footplate (1, Fig. 8) and then swing
the footboard down (2, Fig. 8) until the re-
cess on the opposite side completely covers
the footplate.
3. In order to reremove the footboard, carry
out the steps in reverse order.
NOTE
The wheelchair is only to be used with a foot-
board attached.
WARNING
There is a risk of trapping on moving parts.
03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR
3.6 Disc brake
1. Thread the calf strap on the outside of the
leg supports through the plastic holder
(1, Fig. 9).
2. Loosen the Allen screw on the plastic hold-
ers. Now you can adjust the calf strap to
the desired height (2, Fig. 9).
3. Finally, the Allen screw is tightened and the
calf strap is fixed with the Velcro.
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3.7 Adjusting the back seat width
The back seat width of the tauron|rsi can be
adjusted using the side clamps at the back.
1. Firstly loosen the locking lever of the front
clamp. (1, Fig. 10).
2. Loosen the two socket head screws in the
calf pad holder (1, Fig. 11) and the rear (2,
Fig. 11) side panel clamp.
3. Now turn the rear clamp to the desired po-
sition. (1, Fig. 12). Support and guide the
front clamp when sliding (2, Fig. 12) on the
side frame and press it slightly upwards.
4. Then secure the Allen screws in the back
clamp. Press the front clamp slightly up-
wards so that the pin of the side panel is
flat. Finally, secure the two Allen screws in
the front clamp.
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5. If you position the clamps further to the in-
side, the width of the back seat will be re-
duced. (Fig. 13).
6. Conversely, the rear seat width increases
when you position the clamps outwards
(Fig. 14).
3.8 Side abduction panels
The side abduction pads can be positioned
and inverted in addition to adjusting the back
area.
1. The standard position allows for abduction
of the leg position (Fig. 15).
2. The inverted position gives the thighs addi-
tional space (Fig. 16).
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04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
4.1 Sitting down and getting up
The various individual clinical pictures or disa-
bilities limit freedom of movement or the abili-
ty to manoeuvre to a greater or lesser extent.
To sit down in your wheelchair and get up
again easily and safely, please proceed as fol-
lows.
NOTE
Place the back of the wheelchair against a
stable wall. This ensures that the wheelchair
cannot slip away on smooth surfaces.
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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 intended to bear the full weight of one
person.
NOTE
To transfer sideways, you can remove the side
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4.2 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair
with the push rims
The wheelchair can be manoeuvred forwards,
backwards, left and 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 (1, Fig. 18). 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..
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
panel/armrest..
WARNING
During hard braking manoeuvres the push rims
can become quite hot..
Fig. 18
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4.3 Parking the wheelchair with the
parking brake
The parking brake allows the user to securely
park the wheelchair.
1. Activate the parking brakes when station-
ary (tyre brakes). To do so, push the lever
forwards as far as possible (1, Fig. 19), until
it automatically holds. The wheelchair is
now stable; you can transfer to another
chair or park it.
2. Release the parking brake by pulling back
the lever (1, Fig. 20).
NOTE
When the locking brake is activated, the brak-
ing force is distributed evenly on both of the
rear wheels.
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.
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
Before any movement, verify that the brakes are
functioning properly.
Fig. 19
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4.4 Using the wheelchair on inclines,
slopes, steps and edges
Before you drive up or down gradients / steps
and edges with your wheelchair, you should
practice with an attendant. In these driving
situations, the tipping risk is increased, which
is why DIETZ recommends the use of anti-tip-
ping supports for inexperienced drivers. The
braking power is significantly lower in such
driving conditions as compared to on even
ground. Potholes, moisture, snow, grit and dirt
can also cause the wheelchair to tip over in
these situations.
When driving up inclines and up a step/edge,
lean your upper body forward (1,2, Fig. 21).
When driving down slopes and down a step/
edge, lean your upper body backwards (3,4,
Fig. 21)
WARNING
Never drive down slopes and steps/edges with-
out braking, only at reduced speed..
WARNING
Stairs with more than two steps must be driven
with the support of an attendant..
WARNING
Never try to drive up/down inclines or gradients
diagonally..
Fig. 21
WARNING
The stability on slopes/gradients depends on
the conguration of the wheelchair, the skills
and the driving style of the user. Since the user's
skills and driving style cannot be predeter-
mined, the maximum safe descent gradient
cannot be determined. This must be determined
by the user with the help of an attendant in
order to prevent tipping over..
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