OFFCARR QUASAR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUASAR
OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
[email protected] - www.offcarr.com
rev. 05/2008

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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
WARNINGS
• Please read this manual carefully before carrying out any operation on the
QUASAR wheelchairs.
• Before use the device verify the package’s good conditions arrival (see par. Packaging,
transport, delivery and stocking in this manual).
• Every wheelchair is labelled with an Identification Number (Matricola), the
manufacturer’s full address and the CE mark. This label cannot be removed for any
reason to maintain trace-ability and guarantee terms and conditions of the device.
• Quasar wheelchairs are designed and produced to compensate a physical handicap on
respect of Medical Device Essential Requirements from 93/42/EEC EN Directive.
According with the product classification from above Directive, appendix IX, par. III. 1.1.,
QUASAR are classified as non-invasive medical device of class 1.
• The use of the QUASAR or its components is forbidden for any purpose other than those
indicated in this manual.
• For any problems or fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer
supplying the following indications:
a. Model
b. Identification number (“Matricola” on the gold label on the frame).
c. Fault description
• In case of direct contact with the manufacturer assistance please communicate also:
a. User name and full address
b. Dealer name and address.
Packaging, transport, delivery and stocking
All the OFF CARR wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from
knocks and dust.
The package include the QUASAR wheelchairs configured as per your request, this
Instruction manual.
The wheelchair must be transported in trucks that protect it from atmospheric agents, as
indicated on the packing case.
Upon receipt, check the case integrity and in case of problems notify them on the waybill.
Open the package, remove the wheelchair and check it is not bent or scratched or damaged.
In case of problems, note your remark on the waybill and notify them immediately to the
forwarder.
Once these checks have been carried out, place again the wheelchair in its packing until it
will be used, keeping it in a dry place.
Do not place any objects over the packing case.

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QUASAR WHEELCHAIRS
QUASAR are ultra-light rigid titanium frame orthopaedic wheelchairs.
QUASAR wheelchairs are very versatile in their several configurations and a wide range of
set-up is available to satisfy any sort of user’s requirement.
The footrest can be adjusted in height with minimum steeps and the foot-plate can be chosen
open or closed as per order form.
The quick release axle of the rear wheels allows to reduce the weight and the volume during
the transfer.
The backrest can be folded forwards further reducing the volume, by pulling the string on the
backside to unlock it.
QUASAR wheelchairs are assembled and supplied according with your choices from the
order form. Further adjustment are always possible by authorized personnel to fully satisfy
the user needs.
Please consult QUASAR Order Forms to see the complete range of options and accessories.

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2. WHEELCHAIR PREPARATION
HOW TO PREPARE THE WHEELCHAIR BEFORE USE
The wheelchair is shipped with the rear wheels detached and the backrest folded down.
The backrest can be unfolded rotating the backrest backwards until the blocking pins slot
into their house on the seat frame. By pulling the string on the backside to release the
blockage is possible to fold the backrest again.
To fit the rear wheels to the frame, insert the shaft in the axle bush under the seat, keeping
the button pressed down.
Verify if the wheels are correctly hooked, by checking if the button is no longer depressed,
and by trying to pull-out the wheels without pressing the axle’s button.
If the wheelchair need further adjustments to better fullfil the user’s requirements,
contact your dealer or other qualified person.
3. SET-UP ADJUSTMENT
3.1. CLOTHES GUARD ADJUSTMENT
It is possible to adjust the carbon fibre clothes guard position. It may be necessary if the tyre
has been changed with different profile:
- unscrew the two screws “A” fixing the carbon fibre clothes guard to the aluminium side
guard;
- change the position of the carbon fibre clothes guars as needed;
- pay attention that the distance between wheel tyre and clothes guards should be about
1 cm or less;
- screws properly the two screws “A”.
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3.2. BACKREST TILT ADJUSTMENT
After a new seat tilt set-up or to find a more comfortable seating position, it is possible to
change the backrest angle:
• loose and remove the self-locking nut under the frame referred to screw “A”;
• loose and remove the concerning screw “A”;
• choose the most convenient position;
• insert and tight properly the removed screw.
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3.3. BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The backrest tension can be easily adjusted by some velcro straps inside the upholstery.
• Lift-up the front side of the backrest upholstery.
• Stretch or loosen the Velcro-straps according to your need.
• Fold-down the backrest upholstery to complete the operation.

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3.4. BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
At the purchase time the backrest height has been selected but further adjustments are still
available:
• lift-up the front side of the backrest upholstery;
• remove the screw A releasing the backrest tubes;
• move up or down them according with your wish (the tubes are pre-holed with
steeps of 2 cm);
• replace and tighten the screw A;
• fold-down the upholstery.
3.5. FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The foot-rest holding tube is slide into the wheelchair front frame and tightened by the two
fixing screw “C” in the back of the pipe frame:
• Loose completely the two screws “A” and “B”;
• slide the foot-rest to the right position;
• Tight properly the screws “A” and “B”.

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3.6. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
If you may need to adjust the brake position act as follows:
• Loose the screw “A”;
• slide the brake to the requested position;
• tight again the screw “A”.
4. HOW TO USE THE WHEELCHAIR
For a safe end efficient use of the wheelchair, consult your therapist or other
qualified person. A proper use and a periodical maintenance of the wheelchair will
help to preserve it’s original characteristics for long time.
The brakes are only parking brakes, never use them to reduce the speed.
If the pneumatics doesn’t have the proper pressure, the brakes may not perform properly.
QUASAR are wheelchairs designed for very active persons and according with the chosen
configuration it can be extremely unbalanced. In this case the user fills the wheelchair very
light to drive but at the same time become easy to fall down if the user has not a good
equilibrium self control. On request a proper revolving anti-tip device is available (see
QUASAR Order Forms).
Avoid the contact of the wheelchair with sea water and sand. In this case, clean the
wheelchair with clean water and dry it immediately to avoid damages to the frame.
The wheelchair is designed for the transport of one person. It is not suitable for other uses.
NOTES
Please keep the wheelchair far from fire or other high temperature sources; the upholstery are not
fireproof.
The wheelchair is produced with material tested to avoid allergy and other skin problems. If any
problem may happen related to the material or paint used on the wheelchair, please contact a
doctor and inform also OFF CARR about it.
The upholstery is washable with water at 30°.
It is always recommended to avoid unnecessary immersion of upholstery and frame parts.

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Inspections and maintenance
It is recommended to inspect weekly :
• The pneumatic pressure. Check on the side of the tyre is marked the right pressure for that
particular model.
• The efficiency of the quick release axle and if necessary add few drops of lubricant between
axle and bush.
• The upholstery backrest tension in order to maintain always the most comfortable position.
• The efficiency of the brakes.
It is suggested to check every three months:
• The tightness of the front fork plate screws.
• The wear and tear of the front wheels.
• The proper perpendicular of the front fork supports.
• The efficiency of the ball bearings of front and rear wheels.
• If necessary add some lubricant on moving elements.
It is recommended to contact expert and authorized personnel to perform any extraordinary
maintenance operation to the device.
5. GUARANTEE TERMS
5.1. The frame is guaranteed for three years from the delivery date of the wheelchair.
5.2. Parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered by the guarantee, unless wear
is caused by a manufacturing fault.
5.3. The guarantee does not cover transport.
5.4. If a fault occurs during the guarantee period, OFF CARR will:
a) Repair the faulty part
b) Replace the faulty part
5.5. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by negligence, improper use,
mishandling or incorrect maintenance by unauthorised personnel or by the user.
5.6. OFF CARR is not responsible for damages caused during transport. The forwarder
company is the only responsible, therefore please inform both the forwarder company
and OFF CARR of any damage that has been caused by the transport.
5.7. This guarantee does not cover injury or others damages eventually related to a
malfunctioning of the wheelchair.
5.8. The identification number label must never be removed from the wheelchair frame,
otherwise the guarantee is no longer valid.

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6. WARRENTY CARD
Fill-up and forward within 10 days from the purchase of the device
Surname …………………………………………………………………………...
Name ……………………………………………………………………………….
Address …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone number ……………………………………………………………….
WHEELCHAIR MODEL : O QUASAR
Retailer …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Purchase date …………………………………………………………………….
Frame Identification Number …………………(from gold label on the frame)
Production Year ………………………………..(from gold label on the frame)
All the information will be treated in accordance with Privacy Tutelage Regulation in force in
Italy.
OFF CARR s.r.l. reserved the right to modify or to improve the product without notice respecting the garantee terms ed the spare
part availability on the basic of the Italian law terms.
The instruction manual is constantly brought up date but it is possible that some device improvements are not still included in this
manual.