Dietz TOMTAR G-2E User manual

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TOMTAR G-2E
Walking frame with two settings:
rigid and reciprocal
User manual version: 1.0.2 EN

Record of product identication data
We recommend making a note of your product identication data below so that you have these to
hand if you have any queries about your product. All the data can be found on the product label
(see “Product labelling”).
Type / model:
Item No. / REF:
Serial number (21):
Date of manufacture:
Other information/notes:
* The identication data or product label may differ on custom-made devices

This product is a medical aid. In order to use it
properly and avoid possible risks due to improp-
er use, you must familiarise yourself thoroughly
with its operation.
Read this user manual carefully before you begin
using your product. It contains important notes
and information that will enable you to enjoy
the full technical benets. In addition, it will pro-
vide you with information to help keep your
product in safe working order while ensuring it
retains its value for as long as possible.
If you have any questions or require additional
information, please contact the specialist retail-
er which supplied the product to you.
You will always nd the latest information about
your product on our website. For information or
queries concerning product safety and on re-
calls, please contact DIETZ in writing or by tele-
phone. You will nd our contact information on
the back of this user manual.
Thank you for purchasing the
TOMTAR G-2E walking frame from DIETZ.
NOTE
A large-print version of the user manu-
al is available for visually impaired per-
sons at www.dietz-group.de in PDF
format.
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FOREWORD

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS
1 Important information
1.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.3 Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.4 Contraindications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.5 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2 Product description
2.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 Reference diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3 Preparing the walking frame for use
3.1 Unfolding the walking frame . . . . . . . . . .10
3.2 Height adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Rigid or reciprocal function . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.4 Checking for correct assembly . . . . . . . . .13
4 Using the walking frame
4.1 Using your walking frame / rigid . . . . . . .14
4.2 Using your walking frame / reciprocal . . .15
4.3 Folding the walking frame . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.4 Accessories and add-ons
from third-party suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5 Technical specications
5.1 Dimensions and technical information . . .17
5.2 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.3 Product tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.4 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.5 Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6 Safety instructions
6.1 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7 Care and maintenance
7.1 Servicing/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.2 Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.5 Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.6 Passing on the product for reuse . . . . . . .26
7.7 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.8 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
8 Manufacturer’s declarations
8.1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
8.2 Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
8.3 Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This user manual is included in the scope of de-
livery and forms an integral part of the product.
The user should keep this manual to hand at all
times and it must remain with the product if
passed on to a third party. We reserve the right
to make changes to the versions shown in this
user manual as a result of further technical de-
velopment. Reprints, translations and
reproductions of this manual in any form,
whether in whole or in part, require the written
approval of DIETZ GmbH.
The copyright is owned by the manufacturer. The
latest version of the user manual can be ac-
cessed at any time by going to www.di-
etz-group.de.. Please read the user manual
before assembling and using the product.
1.2 INTENDED PURPOSE
The TOMTAR G-2E walking frame is intended for
use by persons with restricted mobility weighing
up to 130 kg. Its purpose is to provide additional
support and stability while standing and walking
(one step at a time) and when learning to walk
again. It is to be used when other walking aids
are not sufcient.
It is only to be used in enclosed spaces without
any steps and on a rm, level walking surface.
It is height adjustable and lightweight.
It is also precongured with two settings
so that you can use it as either a rigid or a
reciprocal walking frame (“reciprocal” means
that each side of the frame moves alternately).
It can be used both at home and in hospitals.
The walking aid is not suitable for children or for
anyone who is less than 155 cm tall.
If you have a custom-made device it will have
been labelled as such. In this case, the intended
purpose may differ from the one specied in this
manual and you should refer to the documenta-
tion supplied with the product.
1.3 INDICATIONS
Use of the TOMTAR G-2E walking frame is indi-
cated for:
tImpaired mobility due to a restriction of
the active or passive musculoskeletal
system
tCoordination problems when walking
tBalance impairments
tReduced load-bearing capacity
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1.4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of the TOMTAR G-2E walking frame is unsuitable in the case of:
tPerception disorders
tSevere balance disorders
tInability to stand unaided
tUser weights exceeding 130 kg
1.5 SYMBOLS
These symbols indicate passages of text that are
helpful for using and operating the product in
everyday life.
WARNING
It is mandatory to observe and comply with
warnings. They draw your attention to the fact
that failure to comply may result in injury and/or
damage to the product or the environment.
NOTE
Tips and advice which make using the various
functions easier.
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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Once you have unpacked the TOMTAR G-2E
walking frame, check that it has been supplied
with all of its parts and that it is not damaged. If
the contents are noticeably damaged, inform
the freight company immediately.
The following components are included in the
scope of delivery of the walking frame:
tTOMTAR G-2E walking frame
tUser manual
WARNING
Risk of poisoning: When burnt, packaging
lms can release toxic gases.
Risk of suffocation: Keep plastic bags out of
the reach of children.

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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.2 REFERENCE DIAGRAM
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Folding lock
Rubber pads
Leg with holes for height
adjustment
Side frame element
Hand grip
Clip
(for switching between the rigid and
reciprocal functions)
Crossbar
Folding bar
NOTE
The image above is designed to help you clearly
identify the individual components of your walk-
ing frame. Therefore, please always refer to it
when reading the user manual.

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3 PREPARING THE WALKING FRAME FOR USE
PREPARING THE WALKING FRAME FOR USE
The TOMTAR G-2E walking frame is delivered
ready assembled.
To save space during transport, it is folded away.
No tools are required to prepare the product for
use.
WARNING
Risk of trapping! Be careful of your hands
and ngers when unfolding the walking frame.
3.1 Unfolding the walking frame
1. Place a hand on each hand grip (Fig. 1).
2. Unfold both sides by swinging them out.
3. When you unfold the second side element (1,
Fig. 2), it will make an audible clicking sound.
This means that the folding lock (2 Fig. 2) has
engaged. You can check this by peering into
the plastic part of the folding lock from the
side. The spring pin should be clearly
protruding from the tube.
4. Once the lock has engaged, it should no lon-
ger be possible to fold in the side elements.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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3.2 Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the TOMTAR G-2E
walking frame to suit your own. The process de-
scribed below must be carried out for all four
legs of the walking frame.
1. Press in the spring pin of the rst tube and
twist the tube round very slightly so that it is
free to move (Fig. 3).
2. You can then set the tube to the required
height by sliding it up or down,
3. allowing the spring pin to engage in the ap-
propriate hole. Make sure that you clearly
hear the spring pin click into place and check
that it is noticeably protruding from the hole.
4. Now repeat the process for the other three
legs.
5. All four legs must be set to the same height.
WARNING
Tipping danger! All four legs must be set to
the same height so that the walking frame does
not tip over when you put your weight on it.
Danger of falling! The spring pins of all four
legs must click securely into place once the
height has been adjusted. Otherwise, the legs
of the frame could accidentally collapse when
you put your weight on it and you could fall.
Fig. 3
NOTE
To enable correct use of the walking frame, it
must be adjusted to your individual height. When
you are standing upright with relaxed arms, the
hand grips should be level with your wrists.
Your specialist retailer or health care professional
will adjust the height for you.

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3 PREPARING THE WALKING FRAME FOR USE
3.3 Rigid or reciprocal function
This section describes how to adjust the TOM-
TAR G-2E walking frame for use as a rigid or
reciprocal walking frame.
tReciprocal (each side of the frame
moves alternately)
This setting allows the walking frame to
move reciprocally, i.e. the two side frame
elements are moved forwards alternately
one at a time (Fig. 7, Section 4.2).
tRigid
With this setting, the walking frame
remains rigid, i.e. both parts of the
walking frame are moved forwards at the
same time (Fig. 6, Section 4.1).
1. On delivery, the walking frame is set to the
reciprocal function.
2. To change the walking frame to rigid mode,
position yourself in front of it.
3. Remove the two clips from the crossbar by
pulling them up and off (Fig. 4).
4. Make sure that both side elements are fully
folded out at exactly the same angle.
5. There is a hole in the vertical connecting tube
either side of the crossbar. Attach a clip on
each side by inserting the metal pin into the
hole.
6. Then apply pressure to the front of the clips
so that they click into place in the hole (Fig. 5).
7. To switch back to reciprocal mode after using
the rigid function, simply carry out the steps in
reverse order.
Fig. 4
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3.4 Checking for correct assembly
Now check that the TOMTAR G-2E walking
frame has been correctly assembled.
tThe walking frame must stand securely
upright on all four legs.
tThe four spring pins of the legs and the
spring pin of the folding lock must all be
securely locked in place. For this to be
the case, they must protrude slightly on
the outside.
tBoth clips must be securely attached to
the walking frame at the correct points.
tAll parts of the walking frame must be
securely assembled.
NOTE
If you are unsure as to whether the walking
frame is assembled correctly, please contact
your medical supply store or an authorised spe-
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4 USING THE WALKING FRAME
USING THE WALKING FRAME
Familiarise yourself thoroughly with your TOM-
TAR G-2E walking frame before using it for the
rst time so that you feel safe and condent to
do so.
Please be aware that the product has to be used
in different ways according to whether it is in
rigid or reciprocal mode. The rst step is to set
the walking frame to the relevant function. For
details, see “Rigid or reciprocal function”.
NOTE
Try out your new walking frame with somebody
else present (e.g. your carer).
WARNING
Safety hazard! Before using the walking
frame, always check that it has been set to the
correct function (rigid or reciprocal).
4.1 Using your walking frame when set to the rigid function
1. Position yourself inside the walking frame so
that you can comfortably hold the hand grips,
making sure you stand with your feet be-
tween the rear feet of the walking frame.
2. Always hold the walking frame rmly by wrap-
ping your entire hand around each hand grip.
3. Ensure that you have a rm footing.
4. You can now lift up the walking frame and set
it down slightly further in front of you (Fig. 6).
5. Make sure that you always set the walking
frame down vertically with all four of its feet
touching the oor.
6. Once you are sure that the walking frame is
stable and standing on all four legs, you can
start taking small steps forward until you are
level with the rear feet of the walking frame
again.
7. Rest for a moment before repeating the pro-
cess.
WARNING
Safety hazard! The product may only be used in
enclosed spaces and on a rm, level walking surface.
Danger of falling! When using the walking
frame, do not set it down too far in front of you.
Danger of falling! Do not lean/put your weight
on the walking frame unless all four of its feet are in
rm contact with the oor.
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4.2 Using your walking frame when set to the reciprocal function
1. Position yourself inside the walking frame so
that you can comfortably hold the hand grips,
making sure you stand with your feet be-
tween the rear feet of the walking frame.
2. Always hold the walking frame rmly by
wrapping your entire hand around each hand
grip.
3. Ensure that you have a rm footing.
4. You can now move one side of the walking
frame forwards (1, Fig. 7) by lifting it up
slightly and setting it down a little further in
front of you.
5. While this is happening, the other side re-
mains rmly on the oor.
6. Once all four legs of the walking frame are in
rm contact with the oor, you can take one
step forwards on the same side as the part of
the frame you have just moved (2, Fig. 7).
7. If necessary, rest for a moment before repeat-
ing the process with the other side of the
walking frame.
WARNING
Safety hazard! The product may only be used
in enclosed spaces and on a rm, level walking
surface.
Danger of falling! Do not lean/put your
weight on the walking frame unless all four of
its feet are in rm contact with the oor.
Fig. 7
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4.3 Folding the walking frame
To store the TOMTAR G-2E walking frame with-
out it taking up too much space, follow the in-
structions below.
1. Before the walking frame can be folded, it
must be set to the reciprocal function (see
also “Rigid or reciprocal function”).
2. To release the side elements ready for folding,
press the folding lock rmly (1, Fig. 8).
3. This will release the spring pin so that you can
fold the side elements inwards (2, Fig. 8).
4. Take care not to get your ngers caught be-
tween the parts that are being folded.
5. The walking frame cannot stand up on its
own when folded. Secure it to prevent it from
falling over and sustaining damage.
6. To unfold the walking frame again, follow the
instructions under “Unfolding the walking
frame”.
WARNING
Risk of trapping! Be careful of your hands
and ngers when folding the walking frame.
Fig. 8
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4.4 Accessories and add-ons from third-party suppliers
In general, only original accessories from DIETZ
GmbH may be used. The TOMTAR walking frame
is not designed to have any accessories at-
tached.
If third-party products are installed on the walk-
ing frame, responsibility for the safety of the
product passes to the person who installs the
accessories or add-ons. In this case, the installer
or tter must issue a new declaration of confor-
mity for the combination of accessories and
product or add-on and product. The declaration
of conformity issued by DIETZ according to MDR
2017/745, Annex II is rendered null and void.
WARNING
Product safety! The safety of the product
cannot be guaranteed if add-ons/accessories
are sourced from/installed by anyone other
than DIETZ.
WARNING
Product safety! If accessories or add-ons are
tted to the product, then the safety instruc-
tions in the user manual for the accessories or
add-ons must always be observed.
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5.1 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Description Unit TOMTAR G-2E
Item number 200315
Dimensions: length / width / min. height mm 490 / 650 / 760
Height (min. – max.) mm 760 – 925
Dimensions when folded: length / width
/ height (standing/leaning) mm 150 / 490 / 760
Weight kg 2.8
Maximum user weight kg 130
Recommended body height m1.55 – 1.80
Static stability, forwards (ISO 11199-1) ° 10
Static stability, sideways (ISO 11199-1) °3.5
Static stability, backwards (ISO 11199-1) ° 7
Height adjustment 8 increments of 25 mm
Maximum turning diameter mm 700
Hand grip width / hand grip length mm 37 / 110
5.2 MATERIALS
Material / colour Details
Frame side elements Aluminium tubing, bolted connections, anodised / black
Frame crossbar Aluminium tubing, welded connections, powder-coated /
grey metallic (Tomtar manganese grey)
Telescopic legs Aluminium / anodised / black
Clips // end caps Plastic, PE / orange // Plastic, PE / grey
Folding lock Plastic, PP / black
Hand grips Foam, EVA / black
Rubber pads PVC / black
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5.3 PRODUCT TESTS
Standard for walking frames (Zimmer frames) EN ISO 11199-1
Biocompatibility ISO 10993
5.4 AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Ambient temperature during
operation -10°C to +50°C
Ambient storage conditions 0°C to 45°C | 20% to 75% relative humidity
5.5 PRODUCT LABELLING
The product label must always remain legible. In
the case of the TOMTAR G-2E walking frame, it
is located on the crossbar. See “Reference dia-
gram”.
If the product label is illegible or missing, have it
replaced by your specialist retailer immediately.
The next page contains a table with a detailed
explanation of all the symbols and information
on the product label (Fig. 7). The product label
also contains the serial number of your walking
aid.
Fig. 7
DIETZ GmbH
Reutäckerstraße 12
76307 Karlsbad DE
2021
- 01
200315
TOMTAR
G-2E 130 kg
max.
925 mm
(01)04260644770493
(10)2000XXX
(21)401000001
*200315*

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Fig. 7
DIETZ GmbH
Reutäckerstraße 12
76307 Karlsbad DE
2021
- 01
200315
TOMTAR
G-2E 130 kg
max.
925 mm
(01)04260644770493
(10)2000XXX
(21)401000001
*200315*
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Trademark or brand
TYPE / model
REF = Item number
UDI = Unique device
identier
(01) UDI-DI
(10) Batch number
(21) Serial number
Manufacturer /
manufacturer’s logo / contact
address
Maximum user weight
Date of manufacture
Maximum adjustable height
The walking frame is intended
exclusively for use indoors.
Follow the user manual
Caution! – Always follow the
safety instructions in the user
manual
Medical Device
The product conforms to
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on
medical devices
Products that carry the label below (Fig. 8) are
custom-made devices.
Custom-made devices are products which have
been made specically for a particular user. In
this case, the product label, any warnings on the
product and possibly also the intended purpose
will differ compared to a standard device. It is
essential to observe the additional documenta-
tion!
Fig. 8

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6.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the TOMTAR G-2E walking frame,
always observe the following safety instructions
to prevent falls, hazardous situations and dam-
age to the product:
tThe walking frame may only be used on
a firm, level walking surface.
tThe walking frame may only be used in
enclosed spaces.
tTake particular care on flooring that is
not anchored, such as rugs, which may
slide around.
tThe walking frame must stand securely
upright on all four legs.
tCheck that all parts of the walking frame
are securely assembled prior to each use.
tMake sure that the spring pin of the
folding lock is properly engaged prior to
each use.
tMake sure that the walking frame has
been set to the required function (rigid
or reciprocal) prior to each use.
tCheck that the spring pins have been set
to the same height on all legs and locked
in place prior to each use. Otherwise, the
walking frame could accidentally
collapse as soon as you put your weight
on it, thereby creating a danger of
falling.
tAvoid wet floors and those that slope
upwards or downwards.
tAttention: Please note that shifts in
balance caused by body movements may
increase the risk of the walking frame
tipping over. Always make sure the load
on the walking frame is even!
tAlways use the walking frame with both
hands.
tNever hang any bags or other loads on
your walking frame. There is a risk of it
tipping over!
tBe careful of your fingers during
assembly and when adjusting the height
of the telescopic legs. There is a risk of
getting them trapped!
tBe careful of your hands and fingers
when folding the walking aid. There is a
risk of getting them trapped!
tNever exceed the maximum user weight
of 130 kg! This is stated on the product
label of your walking frame.
tDo not expose the walking frame to
prolonged periods of direct sunlight,
sources of heat or low temperatures, as
this could cause parts of the product
(e.g. frame or grips) to become very hot
(>45°C) or cold (<0°C), potentially
causing injuries to the skin.
tEnsure that the walking frame is not left
in the direct vicinity of emergency exits
and escape routes in such a way as to
block them.
tNever use the walking frame while under
the influence of alcohol or other
substances that can negatively affect
your attentiveness and ability to react!
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