Dietz tauron rsi XXL User manual

Operating instructions
manual XXL wheelchair
Version 1.0.0 EN

Product group: XXL Products
Product: Manual XXL wheelchair
User’s manual Version 1.0.0 EN
State 02/2017 (LW/RP)
DIETZ GmbH
Reutäckerstraße 12
76307 Karlsbad
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.dietz-reha.de
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© DIETZ GmbH Reha-Produkte, Karlsbad
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DIETZ GmbH, Karlsbad only.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS tauron|rsi

Thank you for purchasing the manual XXL
wheelchair tauron|rsi from DIETZ.
Read these operating instructions carefully before you begin to use your
new tauron|rsi. They contain important instructions that will allow you
to use the wheelchair‘s technical advantages to the fullest extent.
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 require more information on product performance, please contact
your medical supplies shop.
These operating instructions contain all the necessary information for
adjusting and operating the tauron|rsi wheelchair.
3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS tauron|rsi

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04 Drive mode
4.1 Getting in and out of
your wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.2 Removing the side panels . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.3 Folding the foot plates up . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.4 Swivelling away and detaching
the leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.5 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair with the push rims. . . . . . . .20
4.6 Locking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.7 Brake for accompanying person
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.8 Locking and unlocking the push bar . . .23
4.9 Transporting and folding together . . . . .24
4.10 Belt (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
01 Information
Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warning symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
02 Product description
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Set-up of the tauron|rsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
03 Putting into operation
Preparing the wheelchair for us . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 Back pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Leg rests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.4 Lower leg length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.5 Foot plates / footboard (optional) . . . . .13
3.6 Adjusting the back seat width . . . . . . . .14
3.7 Side abduction panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CONTENTS

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05 Adjustments for individual settings
Important note about the adjustments. . . . . .26
5.1 Disc brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.2 Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.3 Armrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Angle-adjustable foot plates . . . . . . . . .27
5.5 Turning the seat plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.6 Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.7 Extending the wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.8 Push bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.9 Anti-tip wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
06 Technical data
Dietz‘s measurement system . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
07 General safety instructions
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
08 Instructions for general use
Checking the wheelchair by the user . . . . . . .38
Care instructions for the user. . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Forwarding/reusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
09 Guarantee
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
10 INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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INTENDED PURPOSE
The tauron|rsi wheelchair has been designed for indoor and outdoor
use. It can either be propelled by the patient or by an accompanying
person.
The tauron|rsi is designed for a maximum load of 250 kg. You can check
this information on the label.
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
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
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SYMBOLS
Different symbols are used in this manual to give
you warnings about potential dangers and help-
ful advice for the daily use of your wheelchair.
ATTENTION
Warning about potential
dangers that might damage or
destroy the product.
NOTE
Valuable tips and tricks to help
you use your wheelchair.
CAUTION
Warnings about potential
dangers with the risk of injury
of the user or accompanying
person.
01 INFORMATION
01 INFORMATION

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The tauron|rsi is fully assembled ex works and packed in a cardboard
box. Please keep the packaging if possible; it can subsequently 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 set of cardboard box and packaging
w1 pre-assembled wheelchair
w1 pair of leg rests
w1 user’s manual
wSeat pad
wAccessories (if selected)
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Side panel lock
Foot plate
(angle-adjustable)
Disc brake
Leg rest
Side abduction panels
Armrest pads (adjustable)
Backrest
(Velco)
Push bar 360°
adjustable
Push rims
Anti-tip support
SET-UP OF THE tauron|rsi
Basic components
Seat plate
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PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
Before first use, you simply have to unfold the wheelchair and attach the
leg rests. In the following chapter, you will find notes on how to unfold
the wheelchair and prepare it for use. You will also find explanations of
all the setting options you can carry out without tools to adjust the
wheelchair to optimally satisfy your needs.
In chapter »03 Putting into operation« starting on page 10, you will
find explanations of all the setting options you can carry out without
tools to adjust the wheelchair to satisfy your needs.
In chapter »05 Adjustments for individual settings« starting on
page 26, you will find explanations on the more complex settings such
as seat height, angle, etc. for optimal adjustment.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping!
When folding and unfolding your wheelchair, pay attention
to your ngers and only grip the parts as seen in the
illustrations.
NOTE
First operation should be carried out by trained personnel
of the medical supplies shop.
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3.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
Stand in front of the wheelchair, hold on to the
side tubes at the front and push them apart.
Then press one of the seat plates down in the
front with the palm of your hand until the
wheelchair has completely unfolded.
3.2 Back pad
The flap of the backpad can be attached at the
rear side of the seatcushion by fastening the
velcro. Thus the gap between backrest and
seatcushion can be closed.
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3.3 Leg rests
Hook the leg supports in and swivel them for-
wards. The leg rest will then click into place
automatically.
Once they are locked into position, the leg
rests should be fitted backlash-free. If neces-
sary, you can carefully tighten the side Allen
screws until the backlash on the leg rests has
been reduced to a minimum.
3.4 Lower leg length
The setting is correct when your thighs are hori-
zontal with the feet placed on the foot plates.
To adjust, loosen the screws at the back of the
leg rest until the lower part of the leg rest can
be extended. Put the foot plate into a comfor-
table position and tighten the screws. In order
to ensure that both sides are at the same
height, indexing has been added to the outsi-
de for better orientation.
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3.5 Foot plates / footboard (optional)
Fold the foot plates down.
The optional footboard connects the two foot
plates together. Fit the footboard fully onto
one of the foot plates and fold the footboard
down until the opening on the opposite side
completely covers the foot plate.
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3.6 Adjusting the back seat width
The back seat width of the tauron|rsi can be
adjusted using the side clamps at the back.
Firstly loosen the locking lever of the front
clamp. (1)
Loosen the two Allen screws on the side clamp
at the front and the back. (2)
Now turn the back clamp to the desired positi-
on. Support and guide the front clamp when
sliding it on the side frame and push it slightly
upwards. (3)
Then secure the Allen screws in the back
clamp.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Press the front clamp slightly upwards so that
the pin of the side panel is flat. Finally, secure
the two Allen screws in the front clamp.
If you continue to position the clamps to the
inside, the width of the back seat will be re-
duced. (4)
Conversely, the back seat becomes wider if
you position the clamps to the outside. (5)
(4)
(5)
3.7 Side abduction panels
The side abduction pads can be positioned
and inverted in addition to adjusting the back
area.
The standard position allows for abduction of
the leg position. (1)
The inverted position gives the thighs additio-
nal space. (2)
(1)
(2)
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DRIVE MODE
4.1 Getting in and out of your
wheelchair
Different handicaps allow more or less
manoeuvrability.
To get in and out of your wheelchair easily and
safely, the following tips can be helpful.
NOTE
To stop the wheelchair from rolling
or sliding away while getting
seated, it is helpful to place both
rear wheels against a wall.
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Getting into your wheelchair
1. Take off the leg rests (see chapter 4.4).
2. If possible, place the wheelchair’s rear wheels against a wall to
avoid any roll-off.
3. Apply both locking brakes.
4. Place yourself in front of the wheelchair. Then carefully move back-
wards until your legs touch the seat.
5. Now grab the armrest with your hands.
6. You can now sit down slowly and safely.
7. Put the leg rests back into place.
8. Fold the foot plates down (see chapter 3.5).
Getting out of your wheelchair
Carry the procedure out in the opposite sequence.
NOTE
To transfer sideways, you can remove the side panels
(see chapter 4.2).
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4.2 Removing the side panels
Loosen the locking lever of the front clamp by
pushing it upwards. The side panel is now loo-
se and can be pulled up and out. In order to
reattach the side panel, carry out the steps in
reverse order.
4.3 Folding the foot plates up
Fold the foot plates up to make it easier to get
in and out.
To save space when folding up the wheelchair,
the foot plates must be folded up and the push
bar must be dismantled (see chapter 4.8).
CAUTION
The user must not put weight on
the foot plates when getting in
and out of the wheelchair.
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4.4 Swivelling away and detaching the
leg rests
To detach the leg rests, first fold up the foot
plates.
Pull the locking lever and swivel the leg rests
out.
Now you can pull the leg rests up and out.
To assemble them, carry out the steps in rever-
se order.
When the leg rest is swivelled forwards, it au-
dibly clicks into place.
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4.5 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.
To do this, hold the push rims with your hands
and turn the wheel towards the front or back.
Place your hand on the push rim with the
thumb in the direction of movement and form
a fist enclosing the push rim.
To slow down, let the push rim glide through
your hand in a controlled manner.
CAUTION
During hard braking manoeuv-
res the pushrims can become
quite hot.
To steer the wheelchair, slow down the push
rim on the side to which the wheelchair should
move or turn.
To turn on the spot, push one hand forwards
and the other hand backwards at the same
time.
CAUTION
When propelling your wheel-
chair, make sure that you do
not touch the tyre casing with
your thumb.
Risk of trapping between the
tyre and side panel/armrest!
04 DRIVE MODE
04 DRIVE MODE