O4 MultiHopper User manual

O4GmbH
Siemensstraße 31
47533 Kleve
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.O4.eu

Contents
Voorwoord 2
Productbeschrijving 3
Technische specificaties 4
Veiligheidsvoorschriften 5
Instellingen en verstellingen 7
Gebruik 9
Rolstoel verkleinen 10
Transport 11
Onderhoud 12
Garantie 13
De informatie in deze handleiding is gebaseerd op de technische
specificaties zoals die golden voor rolstoelen ten tijde datdeze
handleiding werdgedrukt.
Er kunnen sindsdien technische aanpassingen aan de stoelen zijn
aangebracht die niet in deze handleiding zijn opgenomen.
Wijzigingen onder voorbehoud.
Contents
Foreword 2
Product description 3
Technical specifications 5
Safety instructions 6
Settings and adjustments 8
Use 12
Folding up the wheelchair 13
Transportation 14
Maintenance 15
Warranty 17
Details subject to change
The information in this manual is based on the technical specifications which applied to
wheelchairs at the time of printing.
Since that time, technical modifications may have been made to the wheelchairs other
than those listed in the manual.
2008-05 version 1

Product description
Check the items supplied
Before you begin using the wheelchair, check
that the items supplied match the product
description below. If you believe that the
product has been damaged during
transportation, please notify your supplier.
We are sure that the MultiHopper will meet all
your expectations and we hope you will enjoy
using it.
MultiHopper
1. Frame
2. Suspension
3. Wheel lock (optional)
4. Anti-tip wheels
5. Front castor with swivel fork
6. Armrests (optional)
7. Rear wheel
8. Pressure brakes
9. Footrest
RCA-Seat System
1. Push handle (integrated)
2. Backrest
3. Seat
4. Side panel
5. Positioning component for setting the seat
height, sitting angle and wheel balance (the
"Interface")
6. Control bracket for adjusting the backrest
These instructions describe the standard
products (unless explicitly stated otherwise).
There are obviously many other possibilities;
these are listed under options and accessories
(see page 4).
Product description
GB 3
The MultiHopper is an attractive deluxe wheelchair for all-round use.
It combines user comfort and stylish design. The various settings
enable the wheelchair to be perfectly aligned to the user's wishes and
the specific situations in which it is used.
The user can find an ideal balance between manoeuvrability and
stability by the infinite adjustment of the RCA*-Seat System in
relation to the rear wheels.
The comfort of the ergonomically curved seat frame is increased by
the additional backrest angle adjustment, which may be adjusted
during use to change the sitting position as required.
The MultiHopper is splash proof and suitable for everyday use, both
indoors and outdoors. The MultiHopper is not designed as a sports
wheelchair.
Depending on the model, the maximum weight of
the occupant is 120 kg.
This is shown on the CE sticker.
By complying with European standards BS EN
12182, BS EN 12183, BS EN 1041 and ISO 7176-15, the
MultiHopper is deemed to meet the essential requirements for
medical devices in accordance with 93/42/EEC.
Please note
Sections which are important for your safety are marked in the text
with a safety symbol.
Tip
For tips and tricks, please consult www.o4.eu under Comfortably
mobile.
*RCA: Remote Continue Adjustable
Foreword
Foreword
O4GmbH
Siemensstraße 31
47533 Kleve Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
GB 2
2
1
6
4
3
5
RCA-Seat System
5
4
7
MultiHopper
3
9
8
6
2
1

GB 5
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
RCA-Seat System
•Sitting depth (A) 40 / 42.5 / 45 / 47.5 / 50 cm
•Seat height (G/H) front 48.5 ... 53.5 cm
•Seat height (G/H) rear 43.5 ... 58.5 cm
• Back height (B) 40 / 50 / 65 cm
• Backrest range 90° - 115° (in increments of 2.5°)
Carrier
•Inclination of wheels 3° (each side)
•Variants:
-Various wheel combinations
(standard 24" rear and 6" front with 6" fork)
-Leg rest on front: short and long position
• Length (E) 78 / 89 cm
• Width = Sitting width (C) + 17.5 cm
• Maximum weight of occupant = 120 kg
• Total running weight of MultiHopper with RCA-
SeatSystem (for example: type 44–45–50 =21.1 kg)
Options
Various options are available for both the
MultiHopper and the RCA-Seat System:
Footrests and legrests
•Standard footrest with adjustable heel brace
and various options (short and long position,
swing-away, detachable and folding).
Moving the left and right footrest changes the
foot position (short or long).
•High detachable/folding legrest
• High detachable/folding/angle-adjustable
comfort legrest
Anti-tip wheels
•Adjustable / rotating anti-tip wheels (e.g. for
transportation)
Wheel (combinations)
•(Detachable) rear wheel with standing lock
• Various wheel combinations
• Removable front wheelset (e.g. for
transportation or other wheel combinations)
Suspension
• 3 types of spring dampers
Accessories
• Sitting position belt (for an extra stable sitting
position)
•Side panel with splash guard / armrests
Utilisation
The wheelchair is delivered by your dealer ready
for use. Remove any protective foil from the
push-rims of the wheels.
Product description
Product description
GB 4
A
B
MultiHopper RCA-Seat System
•Sitting width (C) in cm
41,5
44
46,5
49
51,5
54
RCA-Seat System
Inclination of wheels
CD
G
F
MultiHopper RCA-Seat System
H
Standard footrest, long and short position
High detachable / folding legrest and high
detachable / folding / angle-adjustable
comfort legrest.
E

GB 7
Safety instructions
Environmental factors
Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity may
damage the wheelchair. The manufacturer advises that the
MultiHopper should be used in ambient temperatures between
-15°C and +40°C.
Caution: prolonged exposure to the sun may cause parts of the
wheelchair to become hot. Be aware of this!
Slopes and other obstacles
• Always make sure that the anti-tip wheels are properly adjusted
(the default setting is for the castor wheel to be 9 cm above the
ground when the anti-tip wheel is on the ground).
• The risk of the wheelchair tipping over is greater on a slope than
on a level surface.
• Never tackle obstacles higher than 10 cm on your own.
In general only skilled users, who have sufficient strength, are
capable of tackling obstacles up to 10 cm.
• When getting down a kerb, always go backwards, to prevent the
wheelchair from tipping forward and you falling out of it.
• Never go down a staircase in the wheelchair on your own.
• Seek help from others when you are not sure that you can reach
the highest point independently.
•Never go up or down a slope with a gradient of more than 5°.
• Going up a slope: lean your upper body forwards and move the
backrest to the front. This reduces the risk of tipping backwards.
Going down a slope: lean your upper body backwards and move
the backrest to the rear. This reduces the risk of tipping forwards.
• Do not turn on a steep slope. When the wheelchair is positioned
across a steep slope, there is a high risk of tipping.
• When descending,always keepyour speed under control.
• Only slow the wheelchair down by means of your hands on the
wheel rims and not by using the wheel lock. Otherwise, there is a
risk that you will lose control of the wheelchair.
• Do not remove the anti-tip wheels, on account of the active
adjustment of the MultiHopper.
• For more information on safe riding in a wheelchair, please consult
www.o4.eu under Comfortably mobile.
Assembly and adjustments
•Before using the wheelchair, check that the removable parts (wheels,
armrests, footrests and front wheelset) have been securely attached.
Sitting in the wheelchair
Caution: make sure that your fingers do not become trapped
between the frame and the wheels or between the spokes of the
wheels.
The occupant or the attendant must watch out for this in the
following cases:
• If the wheelchair is tilted a long way backwards.
• If the occupant is at an angle in the seat.
• If the occupant's arms are hanging limply down over the armrest.
• If there is a combination of the above cases.
Riding in the wheelchair
Caution: when riding on a slope, the centre of gravity will change
and the wheelchair can easily tip backwards. Always make surethat
the anti-tip wheels areproperly adjusted (see also the warning sticker
on the frame tube).
Caution: contact between your calves and the red control bracket
under the seat may disconnect the backrest. If possible, use a calf
loop or heel loop.
•Be careful with your hands when operating the push-rims where
thereis limited space to the left or right of the wheelchair.
•The wheelchair must never be left on a slope with the brakes off.
• Put the wheelchair's brakes on before getting into or out of the
wheelchair or undertaking a transfer.
• Use the wheel lock only to lock the rear wheels when they are
motionless.The wheel lock cannot be used to slow down the
wheelchair.
Transporting the wheelchair
•The MultiHopper is not suitable for transport in taxi buses when
occupied.
Safety instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions
GB 6