Netti AdaptPro User manual

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III HD
GMDN 41620 Patent NO2019050262
AdaptPro
This product conforms to regulation MDR
(EU)2017/745 for medical products.
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 AREAS OF USE / INDICATIONS FOR NETTI AdaptPro 7
1.2 CONTRA INDICATIONS 7
1.3 QUALITY AND DURABILITY 8
1.4 THE ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE DISPOSAL 8
1.5 INFORMATION FOR REUSE 9
1.6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 10
1.7 VITAL MEASURES 11
2. QUICK REFERENCE 14
3. DESCRIPTION 16
3.1 INFORMATION ABOUT NETTI AdaptPro SYSTEM 18
3.2 HOW THE NETTI AdaptPro FRAME WORKS 20
4. FEATURES OF NETTI AdaptPro 23
4.1 ACCESSORIES 24
5. ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENT 28
5.1 UNPACKING 28
5.2 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE USER  OVERVIEW 29
5.3 WHEELS ASSEMBLING 30
5.3.1 DRIVE WHEELS 30
5.3.2 FRONT FORK 31
5.3.3 FRONT CASTORS 31
5.3.4 FRONT CASTOR BEARING HOUSE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 32
5.3.5 CORRECT FRAME ANGLE 33
5.3.6 MAIN WHEEL QUICK RELEASE 34
5.3.7 DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 35
5.3.8 OPERATING THE BRAKES 36
5.4 SEAT ASSEMBLING  WHEELCHAIR SEAT HEIGHT 37
5.4.1 SEAT HEIGHT  WHEEL POSITIONS 37
5.4.2 SEAT HEIGHT AT THE REAR 37
5.4.3 SEAT HEIGHT AT THE FRONT 39
5.4.4 NETTI SEAT PLATE 39
5.4.5 SEAT DEPTH  ADJUSTING AT THE REAR 41
5.4.6 SEAT DEPTH  ADJUSTING THE SEAT PLATE LENGTH AT THE SEAT PLATE MIDDLE 42
5.4.7 SEAT DEPTH  ADJUSTING AT THE SEAT PLATE POSITION IN THE FRONT 43
5.4.8 FIXED SEAT PLATE 45

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5.5 CHAIR BACK ASSEMBLING AND POSITIONING 46
5.5.1 ADJUSTING THE VELCRO BACK 46
5.5.2 PLACING BACK SUPPORT CUSHION 48
5.5.3 BACK EXTENDER 48
5.6. ASSESSMENT AND CHOICE OF BACK SUPPORT CYLINDER 49
5.6.1 CHANGE OF RECLINE GAS CYLINDER 50
5.6.2 CHANGE OF TILT GAS CYLINDER 52
5.7 NETTI HEAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLING AND POSITIONING 53
5.7.1 NETTI HEAD SUPPORTS 53
5.7.2 NETTI DYNAMIC HEAD SUPPORT ADJUSTMENTS 54
5.8 ARM SUPPORTS ADJUSTING 55
5.8.1 ARM SUPPORTS HEIGHT  AT THE FRONT 55
5.8.2 ARM SUPPORTS HEIGHT  AT THE REAR 55
5.8.3 ARM SUPPORTS HANDLING 56
5.9 BELTS AND HARNESSES 57
5.10 LEG SUPPORTS 61
5.10.1 LEG SUPPORT HEIGHT AND LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS 61
5.10.2 GRANDIS LEG SUPPORTS 62
5.10.3 GRANDIS FIXED LEG SUPPORTS 66
5.10.4 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEG SUPPORTS 68
5.10.5 NETTI DUAL LEG SUPPORTS 73
5.10.6 LOCKING THE NETTI DYNAMIC DUAL LEG SUPPORT 82
5.10.7 ADJUSTMENTS FOR DIFFERENT LEG LENGTHS 83
5.10.8 LEG SUPPORT MOUNTING AND REMOVAL 86
5.10.9 FOOT PLATE LOCK 87
5.11 SIDE SUPPORTS 88
5.12 ABDUCTION BLOCK 89
5.13 THIGH SUPPORT 90
5.14 TABLE 90
6. EVERYDAY USE OF NETTI AdaptPro 91
6.1 KEY WORDS REGARDING TILT AND RECLINE OF COMFORT WHEELCHAIRS 92
6.2 DECREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF SLIDING, SHEAR AND PRESSURE SORES 92
6.3 OPERATING RECLINE: RECLINING THE CHAIR BACK 93
6.4 OPERATING TILT: TILTING THE SEATING UNIT 93
6.5 PRACTICE THE USE OF THE NETTI AdaptPro TILT AND RECLINE SYSTEM
TOGETHER WITH THE USER 94
6.6 TRANSFER TO AND FROM THE WHEELCHAIR 95
6.7 USING A PATIENT HOIST 95
6.8 DAILY ATTENDANT HANDLING 96
6.8.1 PUSH BOW 96
6.8.2 ANTITIPS 97
6.8.3 BRAKES 98
6.8.4 ARM SUPPORTS 99
6.8.5 HEAD SUPPORT  MOUNTING 100

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6.8.6 LEG SUPPORTS  MOUNTING 101
6.8.7 LEG SUPPORT FOOT BOARD 102
6.8.8 LOCKING DYNAMIC LEG SUPPORTS 103
6.9 BELTS AND HARNESSES 104
7. TRANSPORT 106
7.1 TRANSPORT IN CAR 106
7.2 FOLDING FOR TRANSPORT 109
7.3 TRANSPORT IN AIRPLANE 110
7.4 TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT 110
8. MANOEUVRING 111
8.1 GENERAL TECHNIQUES 111
8.2 DRIVING TECHNIQUES  STEP UP 114
8.3 DRIVING TECHNIQUES  STEP DOWN  115
8.4 DRIVING TECHNIQUES  SLOPE  115
8.5 DRIVING TECHNIQUES  UP AND DOWN STAIRS  116
8.6 TRANSFER 116
8.7 POINT OF BALANCE 118
8.8 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR 118
8.9 PUSH RIM 119
9. MAINTENANCE 120
9.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 120
9.2 CLEANING AND WASHING 120
9.3 LONG TERM STORING 121
10. TROUBLESHOOTING 122
11. TESTS & WARRANTY 123
11.1 TESTS 123
11.2 WARRANTY 123
11.3 CLAIM 124
11.4 NETTI CUSTOMIZED / INDIVIDUAL ADAPTATIONS 124
11.5 COMBINATIONS WITH OTHER PRODUCTS 125
11.6 SERVICE AND REPAIR 126
12. MEASUREMENTS & WEIGHT 127

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1. INTRODUCTION
Netti AdaptPro is a tilt and recline wheelchair with
seating system for adolescent and grown up users
meant for mainly indoor and some outdoor use. It is
tested to DIN EN 12183:2014. The tests were carried
out by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Germany.
In Alu Rehab we believe that wheelchairs should
be chosen based on a thorough assessment
focusing on the needs of the user and demands
from environment. It is vital to be aware of the
possibilities and limits the wheelchair oers.
Netti AdaptPro is a wheelchair designed for users
with great need of comfort and adjustments. It has
an adjustable seat and back angle, thus facilitating
for the user change of position, mobilisation or
posture correction (stabilization).
Netti AdaptPro has been crash tested at TASS
International test centre in Helmond Netherlands,
according to ISO 7176-19:2008.
Max. user weight is 135kg, also when used
as a seat in a car.
When mounting accessories such as power
kit etc., the weight of the accessories must
be subtracted from the max. user weight.
Specications varies between countries.
Netti AdaptPro wheelchair is identied in
the Global Medical Device Nomenclature
GMDN 41620 Wheelchair attendant /
occupant driven, rear wheels driven,
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1.2 CONTRA INDICATIONS
Netti AdaptPro should not be used if:
• The user has strong involuntary movements.
It is recommended the use of Netti Dynamic
System for these users.
1.1 AREAS OF USE / INDICATIONS FOR
NETTI AdaptPro
Netti AdaptPro is a multifunctional, tilt and recline
comfort wheelchair for wheeled transport for
partially or fully immobile adolescent and grown up
persons with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Netti AdaptPro has a modular system that can be
customized and adjusted according to the user’s
need. It provides a means by which a disabled
person who requires the possibility to vary the
sitting position from activity to rest will prot from
using tilt and recline functions. It is designed for
users with the need for comfort and relief. The
combination between the seating system and the
ergonomic solution in the frame construction oers
many possibilities for adaptation and adjustments.
IMPORTANT BENEFITS of Netti AdaptPro
The disabilities may have multiple causes. Netti
AdaptPro has an adjustable seat and back angle,
thus facilitating for the user change of position,
mobilization or posture correction (stabilization),
wherever the following functional impediments with
their multiple possible causes are present:
• limited or lacking mobility
• limited or lacking muscle power
• limited movement range
• lacking or limited trunk and body stability
• hemiplegia
• rheumatic-type disorders
• craniocerebral injuries
• amputations
• other neurological or geriatric disorders.
Before using Netti AdaptPro, a seating
assessment should be carried out by a
trained professional.
If our standard solutions does not cover you
needs, please contact our customer service
for Netti customized solutions.

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1.4 THE ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE
DISPOSAL
Alu Rehab and its suppliers wish to protect the
environment.
This means:
• That we avoid using environmentally harmful
substances and processes to the greatest extent
possible.
• That Alu Rehab’s products are ensured a long
service life and a high degree of exibility – to
benet the environment and economy.
• That all packaging can be recycled.
• That the wheelchair was designed to be separated
into its component materials – to make recycling
easier.
Contact your local recycling agent to get
correct information how to handle in your
area.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Netti AdaptPro wheelchair is designed for
temperature range of – 10 °C to +40 ° C.
1.3 QUALITY AND DURABILITY
The Netti AdaptPro wheelchair is tested at TÜV
SÜD Product Service GmbH in Germany, following
the European Standard
DIN EN 12183:2014.
As manufacturer, Alu Rehab A.S
evaluates the test to be equal to
5– 6 years of normal use of the
chair. The disability of the user, the
toughness of use as well as the level
of maintainance done, foremost
decides the durability of the wheelchair. Thus, the
durability will vary depending on these three factors.
With adequate maintenance, the lifetime of the
wheelchair can be expected to exceed the 5-year
warranty period by many years.

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1.5 INFORMATION FOR REUSE
All products from Alu Rehab are designed to give
years of little maintenance service. All products
can be adapted for re-use by an authorised dealer.
In order to guarantee performance and safety, Alu
Rehab recommends the following tests prior to any
re-use.
Please examine the following components for
function, integrity etc. and replace parts if necessary:
• Wheels (tyre tread) and quick release
• Wheelchair frame
• Front castors and quick release
• Hubs
• Brake function
• Directional stability of wheels
• Bearings: test for wear and lubrication
• Cushions
• Leg supports
• Arm supports
• Recline / tilt function
• Push bar / handles
• Anti-tip
If electrical functions are mounted, please check:
• Batteries – may need to be replaced
• Control box
• Charging point and all connectors
• Joystick
• Electrical functions of all actuators.
For hygienic reasons: please replace the head
support cover for a new user.
Please also note the contents of Section 10.2
Cleaning and care.
A refurbishment manual for Netti
Wheelchairs can be downloaded at
My-Netti.com
A recycling manual for Netti
Wheelchairs can be downloaded at
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1.6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
In order to avoid damages while using the Netti
AdaptPro wheelchair, please read this manual
carefully before starting to use the chair.
Symbol of forbidden actions.
No warranty can be claimed whenever
these actions are implemented.
Symbol of warning.
Whenever this symbol is used,
caution has to be taken.
Symbol for important information.
Symbol for useful tips.
Symbol for tools.
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°Symbol for:
Max safe slope for hand brake.
Max.
135 kg
Symbol for: Max user weight.
Medical Device
Manufacturer – Name and address
Date of manufacturing
Serial number
Read user instruction
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Please note that this manual is updated according to
the year and date stated on each page.
User Manual on web – My-Netti.com
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with visibility challenges) please nd our user
manual on our web page: www.My-Netti.com –
manuals – user manual Netti AdaptPro.
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1.7 VITAL MEASURES
Netti AdaptPro is a comfort wheelchair designed
for mainly indoor use, it can be used outdoor on
smooth and level ground.
Min. dimension in table refer to seat width 350mm.
Max. dimension refers to seat width 500mm.
Specications varies between countries.
TOTAL WEIGHT: 53KG
(450mm width chair)
SEAT WIDTH:
350, 380, 400, 430, 450, 500mm
(8mm less between arm support pads)
SEAT DEPTH:
From back Velcro to front of seat plate:
By sw 350–400 mm:
380, 405, 430, 455mm
(355mm – not available with
Grandis leg supports)
By sw 430–500 mm:
(405mm*) 430, 455, 480, 505 mm
(*Minimum seat depth with the chair-back
in forward mounted position)
SEAT HEIGHT:
(From oor to top seat plate using
24”main wheels in third hole position)
415mm*
* By changing position of main wheels, it is
possible to achieve seat height of 445mm.
Other seating heights can be reached by
changing wheel dimensions and wheel brackets.
BACKREST HEIGHT:
515mm*
* Using the backrest extender gives
up to 610mm backrest height.
For Netti AdaptPro with seat
width 500mm and more,
the overall width exceeds
recommended 700mm.

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Specication min. max.
Overall length with leg-rest – horizontal seat, back
and leg supports vertical.
Max length: tilt 30 degree inclusive push bow
1280mm 1600 mm
Overall width = seat with + 232mm ** 582mm 732 mm
Folded length – ex leg supports 800mm 800 mm
Folded width (removed wheels) 538mm 688 mm
Folded height (removed wheels cushions, arm,
head and leg support, back folded forward) 715mm 715 mm
Total mass – all inclusive 55.5kg 55.5 kg
Mass heaviest part: frame 35kg 38 kg
Mass heaviest component: Grandis leg support 3kg 4 kg
Static stability downhill 0° 13 °
Static stability uphill 0° 13 °
Static stability sideways 15 ° 15 °
Safe slope, use anti-tipper 0° 7 °
Seat plane angle –3 ° 30 °
Eective seat depth 355mm 505 mm
Eective seat width 350mm 500 mm
Seat surface height at front 24”main wheel
(max. with change of wheel size) 415 mm 445mm
Backrest angle 87 ° 133 °
Backrest height ex cushion 515mm 625 mm
Foot board to seat distance 280mm 560 mm
Leg to seat surface angle 99° 180 °
Arm support to seat distance 265mm 375 mm
Front location of arm support structure 408mm 450 mm
Push rim diameter 540mm 540 mm
Horizontal axle location – 10 mm 95 mm
Parking brake Max slope –7°
Minimum turning radius, without leg supports R 500mm R 560mm
Model with 24” main wheels.
Measured without cushions.

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Drive carefully!
Be aware that friction against
push rims can create a warm
surface.
Surface temperature of metal
parts in frame structure might
increase when exposed to
direct sunlight.
Salt water can increase risk of
corrosion. Further precautions
related to environmental
conditions not needed.
The anti-tips are always used
for the safety of the user.
When the chair is tilted
rearwards, the anti-tips are
automatically moved
backwards, the brakes must
always be used when leaving
the user in the backwards
tilted position.
2. QUICK REFERENCE
The content of this page is a summary of the whole
manual. It gives you a brief introduction to the use
and care of the Netti AdaptPro wheelchair.
The quick reference is not a replacement for
the manual, only a reminder / check list.
• Unpack the wheelchair (Chapter 5.1)
• Mount the main wheels (Chapter 5.3)
• Mount the front castors (Chapter 5.3)
• Rise the backrest and mount the recline gas strut
to the backrest using the locking bolt
(Chapter 5.5)
• Adjust the arm supports (Chapter 5.7)
• Mount the cushions (Chapter 5.4 and 5.5)
• Mount the leg supports (Chapter 5.9)
• Adjust the push bow (Chapter 6.6)
• Mount the head support (Chapter 5.6)
• Mount accessory (See chapter 5 for more
information. Mounting descriptions will follow the
accessory.)
• If electrical functions are mounted:
Connect the battery and start electrical functions.
ADJUST THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE USER:
Adjust seat depth and eventually the
wheelchair balance, foot board height,
armrest height, head support height and
depth, chair back cushion height.
For more information about adapting the wheelchair
to the user please see
www.My-Netti.com knowledge and tools
For troubleshooting, see chapter 11.
For adjustments see chapters 5.
ANTITIP: The rearward position of the
anti-tips are dened and placed in relation
to the drive wheels.They will follow the
drive wheels independently from which tilt
angle is used. This will secure the chair from
tipping backwards at any time.
If in doubt – contact your dealer!

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Product conguration may vary between
dierent countries.
For visually impaired people, manuals
and catalogues can be downloaded at
www.My-Netti.com
Be sure to lock all handles
properly.
Watch out for pinching
danger when folding and
unfolding, tilting, reclining
and all other adjustment
movements.
If electrical functions are
mounted:
Charge the battery daily.
If the chair has pneumatic
tires:
Make sure to check tyre
pressure every week and
inate to keep 24”at 45 PSI,
and 7”at 36PSI.
Never stand on the foot plates
due to risk of tipping forwards.
Never lift the wheelchair by
the leg supports, arm supports
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3. DESCRIPTION
1. Head support
2. Backrest cushion – model Stabile
3. Arm support with pad
4. Seat cushion
5. Knee pad
6. User brake right
7. Bearing house / front fork fastening
8. Quick release for front fork
9. Front fork
10. Front castors
11. Foot plate lock
12. Foot plate
13. Calf support
14. Angle adjustment screw
15. Height adjustment screw
16. Leg support bracket
17. Anti-tip
18. User Brake – parking brake
19. Quick release axle
20. Push rim
21. Main wheel
22. Name plate wheelchair
on lower back cross bar
23. Release handle for
arm support
24. Attendant drive brake
25. Release handle for push bow
26. Push bow
27. Head support height handle
Be aware that specications may vary between countries.
If any of these parts are missing, please contact your dealer.
For complete information, please contact your dealer.
Be aware that illustrations and pictures may dier from your received product.

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LIFTING POINTS

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3.1 INFORMATION ABOUT
NETTI AdaptPro SYSTEM
Netti AdaptPro is an advanced mobility aid
incorporating the Netti patented solution:
• Advanced AdaptPro frame with large tilt span.
Tilt range:
The patented Netti AdaptPro wheelchair frame
allows for extensive tilt range from 3° forwards
to 30° backwards. The innovative frame structure
adapts to the tilt angle by moving the main wheels
backwards ensuring that the gravity point always
stays within the footprint of the wheels. This ensures
the stability of the wheelchair in any tilted position.
The anti-tips follow the main wheels and are
therefore always keeping the anti-tip security.
Manoeuvrability:
Netti AdaptPro has a very short wheel base of
375mm when 3 ° forward tilt is used, ensuring easy
manoeuvring in narrow spaces. The wheel base
increases up to 465mm when the chair is tilted 30 °
backwards.
Netti AdaptPro is developed for users in need for
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30° max. tilt – 133 ° max. recline

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3.2 HOW THE NETTI AdaptPro
FRAME WORKS
Netti AdaptPro frame is a patented frame
construction with innovative tilt and recline
functions.
It has been developed as an answer to the users
seemingly adverse requests for a very large tilt
range, without expenses of reduced stability and
manoeuvrability. It is also covering the need for low
seating height for users that use their feet to move
the wheelchair by tripping.
The solution is a wheelchair frame that have a short
wheel footprint at upright sitting position – allowing
for very good manoeuvrability in narrow space –
while it increases the footprint as soon as the seating
tilt function is used. This allows the centre of gravity
of the chair to stay well within the wheels footprint
at any tilted position – which lead to very good
stability at any time.
As an additional safety feature, the anti-tips follow
the backwards movement when the tilt function is
activated.
TILT RANGE:
The patented Netti AdaptPro wheelchair frame
allows for extensive tilt range. On the Netti AdaptPro
it is set from 3° forwards to 30° backwards.