OFFCARR DIVA User manual

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INDEX
1.INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................4
1.1DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................4
1.2FEATURES ..............................................................................................6
2.PREPARATION FOR USE..........................................................................6
2.1WHEELCHAIR OPENING ..........................................................................6
2.2WHEELCHAIR FOLDING ..........................................................................6
2.3TYRE PRESSURE CHECK..........................................................................6
2.4REAR WHEELS ASSEMBLY CHECK...........................................................6
2.5FOOT-REST POSITIONING........................................................................8
2.6BRAKES CHECK......................................................................................9
2.7ACCESSORIES CHECK .............................................................................9
3.SETTING UP...............................................................................................10
3.1REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.........................................................10
3.2GRAVITY CENTRE ADJUSTMENT...........................................................10
3.3REAR WHEEL CHAMBER ADJUSTMENT..................................................10
3.4FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.......................................................12
3.5FRONT FORK SUPPORT PLATE ADJUSTMENT .........................................12
3.6BACK-REST TILT ADJUSTMENT.............................................................13
3.7SIDE GUARD ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................13
3.8BRAKES ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE ..........................................14
3.9SEAT UPHOLSTERY ADJUSTMENT AN REPLACEMENT............................14
3.10BACK-REST TENSION ADJUSTMENT ......................................................14
3.11BACK-REST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT........................................................15
3.12HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSHING HANDLES .............................................15
3.13FOOT-PLATE TO SEAT DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT.....................................15
3.14FOOT-PLATE TILT ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................15
4.ARM-REST..................................................................................................15
4.1DETACHABLE ARM-REST......................................................................17
4.2TIP-UP ARM-REST.................................................................................17
4.3HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARM-REST ..........................................................17
4.4“L” TYPE ARM-REST.............................................................................18
5.ANTI-TIP DEVICE.....................................................................................19
5.1CURVED REAR FRAME ANTI-TIP DEVICE ...............................................19
5.2CURVED REAR FRAME ANTI-TIP DEVICE ...............................................20
5.2.1Curved rear frame anti-tip device adjustment...........................20
5.2.2Telescopic end terminal adjustment...........................................20
5.3STRAIGHT REAR FRAME ANTI-TIP DEVICE.............................................20
5.3.1.Height adjustment anti-tip device..............................................21
6.DOUBLE PUSHRIM SINGLE DRIVE.....................................................22
7.HINGED BACK-REST...............................................................................23
8.SMALL WHEEL FOR NARROW PASSAGES WITH LEVER............23
9.UNBALANCING SYSTEM........................................................................24
10.EXTENDED WHEEL PLATE...................................................................24
11.STRETCHED BAR .....................................................................................24
12.TABLE..........................................................................................................24
13.ABDUCTOR ................................................................................................26
14.LATERAL SUPPORT ................................................................................27
15.HEAD-REST................................................................................................27
16.SPOKES GUARDS......................................................................................28
17.WC SEAT.....................................................................................................28
18.USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR ..................................................................29

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19.WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MISUSE OF THE WHEELCHAIR 31
20.MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS AND CONTROLS...........................32
21.CLEANING INSTRUCTRION..................................................................34
22.TECHNICAL SERVICE.............................................................................35
23.WARRANTY TERMS................................................................................35
24.PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY..........................................36
25.MATERIALS DIFFERENTIATION.........................................................36

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Thanks for choosing an OFF CARR wheelchair.
Since 1982 OFF CARR answers the customers' needs by developing highly innovative and technologic
solutions, always aimed at reducing daily mobility problems, with special attention to product style and to
improve customers' life quality.
OFF CARR has a certified system for quality management following UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 regulations
and a Medical device - Quality management system following UNI EN ISO 13485:2012 regulations.
OFF CARR products meet the 93/42/CEE directives, upgraded with the 2007/47/CE directive.
Before using or making adjustments on this device, carefully read the content of this
instruction manual.
If needed, please contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer at the following address:
OFF CARR s.r.l.
Via dell’Artigianato II, 29
35010 Villa del Conte (Padova) Italy
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] http://www.offcarr.com

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1. Introduction
The ultra-lightweight wheelchair DIVA is a non-intrusive medical device, specifically designed to reduce and counterbalance a
physical handicap.
This wheelchair is manually propelled on the back wheels, has many setups and a wide range of accessories that meet any
customer need.
Only qualified operators must setup the device.
It is forbidden to use the wheelchairs or parts of them in different ways from those described on this manual.
1.1 Description
DIVA is an aluminium folding frame wheelchair. Other details are made with aluminium, steel alloys or composite materials,
such as carbon fibre.
Various frame colors are available and can be combined with various anodized accessories and details sets.

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The seat upholstery (3) and the back-rest (5) are usually made of black nylon cloth. The back-rest can be also made of
breathable material to increase the customer’s comfort. The back-rest upholstery is easily removable to make the cleaning and
washing operations easier and its straightening is adjustable by acting on the velstraps under the upholstery.
A comfortable compartment with closing zip can be added in the lower part of the back-rest and another can be placed frontally
under the seat.
The back-rest is adjustable in height by acting on the frame-fixing screws. On request, the wheelchair can be equipped with a
tilt-adjustable back-rest.
Different rear frame shapes are available (with setup limitations). The rear wheel plate (6) allows an easier adjustment of the
rear wheel position to find the most comfortable setup for the user. On demand, for special needs, the wheelchair can be
equipped with an extended wheel plate for safer setup. In this case, the reclining back-rest is compulsory.
20” or 22”or 24” rear wheel (RW) are available, with some setup restrictions. All rear wheels are equipped with the quick
releasing axle.
The front forks (9) have adjustable angles and can hold various wheel diameters (FC) at various heights, to better answer the
setup and agility needs of all users.
The front frame (7) is available with fixed or detachable foot-rests. Considering possible setup restrictions, the foot-plates (11)
can be single or double and adjustable in height and angle. Foot-holding belts and heel stops are available.
The wheelchair can be equipped with closed arm-rests or with open arm-rests with side guards. Different kind of arm-rests are
available. With open arm-rests or without arm-rests the wheelchair is provided with composite polymer side guards or with
aluminium side guards, as chosen on the order form.
The brake devices (14) are adjustable to counterbalance different wheel sizes and different wheel setups.
The wide and complete range of accessories available, allows a complete customization of DIVA, both aesthetically and
functionally.