Handicare SEDEO PRO+ User manual

SEDEO PRO+
USER MANUAL EN
9010304A

2 Sedeo Pro+
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Sedeo Pro+ Table of content 3| 3
Table of content
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 This user manual 4
1.2 Symbols used in this manual 4
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Temperature 5
2.2 Indications on the seating system 5
2.3 Moving parts 5
3 General description.......................................................................................................................6
3.1 Sedeo Pro+ product description 6
4 Use................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Adjustments (by the user/attendant) 7
4.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 8
4.3 Options / accessories 9
4.4 Reducing the seating system in size for transportation purposes 10
4.5 Setting up the seating system following transportation 12
5 Adjustments (to be carried out by a professional).......................................................................14
5.1 Seat width 14
5.2 Seat depth 14
5.3 Backrest height 15
5.4 Standard and manually elevating legrest 15
5.5 Central legrest 17
5.6 Electrical central legrest 18
5.7 Armrest assembly 20
5.8 Adjusting the centre of gravity 23
5.9 Headrest 24
5.10 Fixed / swing-away controller bracket 25
5.11 Backrest with adjustable straps - flexible 26
5.12 Velcro back curvature adjustment 26
5.13 Abduction support 27
5.14 Thoracic support 27
5.15 Attaching the lap strap 28
6 Maintenance................................................................................................................................30
6.1 Cleaning the upholstery 30
7 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................31
8 Technical specifications...............................................................................................................32
8.1 CE declaration and requirements 32
8.2 Technical information 32
9. Warranty......................................................................................................................................34

4 Introduction Sedeo Pro+
1 Introduction
1.1 This user manual
This user manual will help you to use and
maintain your seating system safely This user
manual is a supplement to Handicare’s general
wheelchair user manual.
Where necessary this user manual refers to
other manuals as shown below:
Wheelchair: Refers to the general
wheelchair user manual.
Controller: Refers to the user
manual for the controller (only
applicable for power wheelchairs).
Read this user manual and the other user
manuals referred to carefully before using
the product. If one of the user manuals was
not included with your wheelchair, please
contact your dealer immediately.
In addition to this user manual, there is also a
service manual for qualified specialists.
Contact Handicare if you
have a visual impairment.
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Note!
Pointing out possible problems to the user.
Caution!
Advice for the user to prevent damage to the
product.
Warning!
Warnings for the user to prevent personal in
jury.
Not following these instructions may result
in physical injury, damage to the product or
damage to the environment!

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3
4
5 6 7 8
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2 Safety
Warning!
Always follow the instructions given next to
the warning symbols! Failure to follow these
instructions may result in physical injury,
damage to the wheelchair or damage to the
environment. Where possible the warning
symbols have been placed in the applicable
paragraphs.
Be carefull when swing away/flip up parts.
Contact with moving parts should be
avoided.
Take care when smoking.
Do not use wheelchair near open flame.
Caution!
Parts of the wheelchair that are intended, for
service or repair, to be removed without the
use of tools (e.g. armrest, legrest) can have
an adverse effect on the support of the user
if they are missing or not placed back in the
right position.
2.1 Temperature
Warning!
Avoid exposing the wheelchair to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Some
parts of the wheelchair, such as the seat,
the backrest and the armrests assembly,
complete, can become hot if exposed to the
sun for too long. This may cause burns or
skin irritation.
2.2 Indicationsontheseatingsystem
The wheelchair must not be lifted
up by the armrests assembly,
complete and/or legrests.
The stability of the wheelchair is
influenced by the adjustment of the
seating system's centre of gravity.
Such adjustments should be made
by professionals only.
2.3 Moving parts
Warning!
Contact with the moving parts of the
wheelchair should be avoided. A wheelchair
has moving and rotating parts. Contact with
moving parts may result in serious physical
injury or damage to the wheelchair.
Moving/rotating parts:
1. Electrically tilt adjustment
2. Electrically high/low adjustment
3. Electrically reclining backrest
4. Electrically reclining antishear backrest
5. Electrically elevating legrests
6. Electrically elevating central legrest
7. Electricallyelevatingcentrallegrestandelectric
height adjustment
8. Flip-up armrests
9. Wheels (turning and pivoting)

6 General description Sedeo Pro+
3 General description
3.1 Sedeo Pro+ product
description
The wheelchair is fitted with a Sedeo Pro+
seating system. The Sedeo Pro+ seating
system provides excellent support for the head,
torso, arms and legs. Optimal body support
ensures maximum independence for the
wheelchair user.
The wheelchair must be adjusted by a qualified
specialist. Incorrect settings may have negative
consequences for seating posture.
Caution!
Please study this manual carefully before
using the seating system.
Key to symbols
Loosen by one turn with wing-nut
Tighten by one turn with wing-nut
Loosen by one turn with torx
Tighten by one turn with torx
Step 1, 2 etc.
An arrow, as part of an illustration, indicates
that the component in question moves or needs
to be moved in the direction indicated.
Notes on "Key to symbols"
Each illustration includes icons and numbering
to indicate what needs to be done and in which
order.
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A
A
A
B
1
2
4 Use
4.1 Adjustments (by the user/
attendant)
Manually elevating legrest knee angle
The angle of the manually elevating legrests
can be adjusted independently of each other.
1. Push handle (A) forwards.
2. Lift your leg.
3. Release the handle when in the desired
position.
Moving the controller bracket inwards
1. Push (A) inwards until hearing a click.
Swing away the controller bracket
1. Push (A) outwards until hearing a click.
Note!
Swinging back the controller bracket will
allow you to pull up close to a table. Full
operation of the controller remains possible.

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1
A
A
B
1
2
A
B
12
Hemiplegia armrest
1. Pull (A) out of the locked position and twist
(B) into the desired position.
Note!
Ensure that (B) is properly secured!
4.2 Getting in and out of the
wheelchair (transfer)
Forwards transfer
Warning!
Do not stand on the footplates. Putting
your full weight on the footplates may lead
to wheelchair damage and to hazardous
situations, including the wheelchair tipping
up.
Swinging back and/or removing the standard
legrest
1. Push (A) to the rear.
2. Swing (B) to the side.
3. Remove (B).
Flipping up the (electrical) central legrest
footplate
1. Flip up (A).

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B
A
1
2
B
A1
1
A
Sideways transfer
Folding back the armrest assembly
1. Fold (A) to the rear.
Caution!
Remove the tray before folding back the
armrest assembly.
4.3 Options / accessories
Removing/positioning the headrest
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) out of or into the receiver.
3. Tighten (A).
Note!
Always slide the headrest until it comes to a
stop in the bracket.
Removing the side cushion
1. Loosen (A) by two turns
2. Slide (B) up
3. When replacing the side cushion, tighten (A)
by two turns

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1
2
B
A
A
B
1b
1a 3a
3b
B
A
D
C
E
Flip down the abduction support
1. Pull (A) out of the locked position and flip
down (B)
2. Release (A).
Flip up the abduction support
3. Pull (A) out of the locked position and flip
up (B).
4. Release (A) in the locked position.
Note!
Ensure that (B) is properly secured!
Folding back the thoracic support
1. Press (A) to fold back (B).
4.4 Reducing the seating system
in size for transportation
purposes
A. Removing the headrest, see 4.3 ‘Options/
accessories (1,3 kg)
B. Removing the seat cushion (2,5 kg)
C. Flip up the armrest
D. Folding the backrest fully forward
E. Removing the legrest or fold up footplates
Warning!
The wheelchair can be reduced in size for
transportation without a passenger. Any
components of the seating system that can
be detached easily should be removed. Store
away such components safely so that they
can not cause injury or damage, or become
damaged themselves.

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A
B
3
2
1
AB
1
2
1
A
Removing the seat cushion
1. Pull (A) upwards and forwards.
Flip up the armrest
1. Flip up the armrest (A)
2. Lock the armrest (B)
Folding the backrest fully forward
1. Loosen the knobs (A) at the lower back.
2. Lift the backrest 60°up (B)
Note!
The backrest is heavy.
Warning!
Watch squeezing your fingers while lifting the
backrest
3. Fold (B) fully forward.

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B
A1
2
A
2
1
A
B
1
2
Removing the standard legrest
1. Push (A) to the rear.
2. Swing (B) to the side.
3. Remove (B).
4.5 Setting up the seating
system following
transportation
Positioning the standard legrest
1. Place the legrest (A) in the bracket.
2. Swing the legrest inwards.
Caution!
You should hear a click when replacing the
legrest. This indicates that the legrest has
locked into place.
Positioning the backrest for use
1. Lift (A) upwards and backwards.Due to its
weight the backrest will fall into place.
2. Tighten the star knobs (B).
Warning!
Watch squeezing your fingers while lifting the
back.

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EA
C D
B
1
2
AC
BA
2
1
Positioning the armrest
1. Unlock the armrest (A)
2. Flip down the armrest (B)
Positioning the seat cushion
1. Slide (A) and (B) over (C) and (D)
2. Push (E) downwards.
Caution!
Ensure that (C) and (D) at the back of the
seat hook under the bolt heads.

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D2x
C2x
3
L+R 4
B4x
2
A
A
B
2
1
3
2
2
A
B1
3
5 Adjustments (to
be carried out by a
professional)
Note!
There are calibration marks on various parts
of the seating system. The ex-factory settings
are indicated.
5.1 Seat width
1. Unscrew (A) (with use of a ring spanner)
and (B).
2. Adjust to desired seat width.
3. Place (A) (with use of a ring spanner) and
(B) in new holes and tighten.
Note!
First adjust one side, then the other side.
5.2 Seat depth
Backrest adjustment
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust (B) to the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Warning!
The stability of the wheelchair is influenced
by the adjustment of the seating system’s
centre of gravity.
Such adjustments should be made by
professionals only.
Seating system adjustment
1. Remove the seat (see “Use - Reducing the
seating system in size for transportation
purposes”).
2. Remove the screws (B).
3. Move (C) and (D).
4. Tighten the screws (B).
5. Replace the seat (see “Use - Setting up the
seating system following transportation”).

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A
B
3
2
4
1
5
A
B
1
A
1
3
2
5.3 Backrest height
Note!
First loosen the velcro backrest flap from the
seat frame.
Height (1)
1. Loosen the 8 screws (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust the backrest to the desired position.
3. Tighten the 8 screws (A).
Height (2)
1. Remove the 8 screws (A, left and right).
2. Remove the 4 clamps of the backrest
cushion
3. There are extra mounting holes in the wood
of the backrest (B). Make holes in the fabric
at the desired position.
4. Mount the clamps on the backrest
5. Mount the backrest on the frame by tighten
the 8 screws (A).
5.4 Standard and manually
elevating legrest
Legrest width
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

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1A
B
C
C
A
B
D
Lower leg length
1. Loosen the setscrew (A) a few turns with a 4
mm Allen key.
2. Slide the footplate (B) in the desired
position.
3. Tighten the setscrew (A) securely.
Caution!
Ensure that there is sufficient free space
under (B) for the wheelchair to drive over
obstacles.
Footplate depth
The footplate is secured asymmetrically. The
left and right footplate can be exchanged.
1. Loosen the setscrew (A) with a 4 mm Allen
key.
2. Remove the footplate together with the
profile.
3. Slide the footplate in the top tube of the
other legrest.
4. Tighten the setscrew (A) securely.
Caution!
Make sure that the castor wheels do not
touch the footplates when manoeuvring.
If this is the case, the legrests must be
brought forward. There must be at least
1 cm between the castor wheels and the
footplates.
Footplate angle
1. Loosen the Allen bolt (C) a few turns with a 6
mm Allen key, so that the teeth of the hinge
come completely free.
2. Adjust the desired footplate angle (D) and
push the hinge manually together again.
3. Tighten the Allen bolt (C) securely.
Calf pad height
1. Loosen the Allen bolt (A) a few turns with a 4
mm Allen key.
2. Slide the calf pad (B) in the desired position.
3. Tighten the Allen bolt (A) securely.

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1
3
2B
AL+R
3D I
2
1
3
AL
B
3EDEOI
1
B2
A
5.5 Central legrest
Lower leg length
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Caution!
Ensure that there is sufficient free space
under (B) for the wheelchair to drive over
obstacles.
Knee angle
1. Loosen (A) by two turns.
2. Adjust (B) to the desired angle.
3. Tighten (A) by two turns.
Caution!
Change the height or knee angle if the
footplate touches the castor wheels.
Ankle angle
1. Flip up (A).
2. Turn (B) in order to adjust the ankle angle as
desired.
3. Fold (A) down.

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3D I
1
3
AL+R
B
2
1
A
B
1A
B
2
Calf pad height
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
5.6 Electrical central legrest
Lower leg length
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Caution!
Ensure that there is sufficient free space
under (B) for the wheelchair to drive over
obstacles.
Ankle angle
1. Flip up (A).
2. Turn (B) in order to adjust the ankle angle as
desired.
3. Fold (A) down.

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B
A
C
3
1
2
4
B2
1
3
A
1
3
B2
A
Calf pad height(1)
1. Lower the leg length
2. Unscrew (A) (2x)
3. Adjust (B) to desired height and move (A) to
higher/lower holes (C)
4. Tighten (A) (2x)
Calf pad height(2)
1. Unscrew (A)
2. Adjust (B) to desired height and move (A) to
higher/lower hole.
3. Tighten (A)
Calf pad width
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

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2
AB
1
A
1
B
A
2
1
3
Calf pad depth
1. Unscrew (A)
2. Adjust (B) to desired depth and move (A) to
new hole.
3. Tighten (A)
5.7 Armrest assembly
Note!
Ensure that the arms are supported well,
without the shoulders being pushed upwards.
Armrest height (1)
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust the armrest to the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Armrest height (2)
1. Turn screw A to position the armrest height
2. Loosen B by one turn
3. Adjust the armrest angle
4. Tighten (B)