Otto Bock Kimba neo User manual

Kimba neo
Service Manual

Introduction1 4.........................................................................................................................................................
Foreword 1.1 4............................................................................................................................................
Support1.2 4...............................................................................................................................................
Product Overview1.3 5.................................................................................................................................
Safety2 7....................................................................................................................................................................
Explanation of Warning Symbols2.1 7.............................................................................................................
General Safety Instructions2.2 8....................................................................................................................
Service Work3 8.......................................................................................................................................................
General Information3.1 8..............................................................................................................................
Instructions for Adjustment3.2 8.....................................................................................................................
Maintenance Schedule3.3 9..........................................................................................................................
Required Tools and Accessories3.4 9.............................................................................................................
Outdoor Mobility Base3.5 9...........................................................................................................................
Rear Wheels3.5.1 9........................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Rear Wheel3.5.1.1 9.....................................................................................................................
Replacing the Casing3.5.1.2 9............................................................................................................................
Replacing the Tube (Pneumatic Tyre)3.5.1.3 9......................................................................................................
Front Wheels3.5.2 10......................................................................................................................................
Replacing a "Fixed" Front Wheel3.5.2.1 10..........................................................................................................
Replacing a "Swivelling" Front Wheel3.5.2.2 10...................................................................................................
Replacing the Caster Fork3.5.2.3 10...................................................................................................................
Replacing the Swivel Lock3.5.2.4 11...................................................................................................................
Replacing the Casing3.5.2.5 11..........................................................................................................................
Replacing the Tube (Pneumatic Tyre)3.5.2.6 12....................................................................................................
Seat Adapter3.5.3 12......................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Seat Adjustment Mechanism (Porter Cylinder)3.5.3.1 12...................................................................
Replacing the Seat Adapter (Tilt Activation on Standard Seat)3.5.3.2 13..................................................................
Suspension/Rear Wheel Linkage3.5.4 14..........................................................................................................
Replacing the Suspension3.5.4.1 14....................................................................................................................
Adjusting the suspension3.5.4.2 14.....................................................................................................................
Replacing the Complete Rear Wheel Linkage (incl. Wheel Lock)3.5.4.3 15..............................................................
Replacing the Rear Wheel Linkage (Individual)3.5.4.4 15.......................................................................................
Frame3.5.5 16................................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Front Frame3.5.5.1 16...................................................................................................................
Replacing the Upper Front Frame3.5.5.2 17.........................................................................................................
Replacing the Front Frame (Complete)3.5.5.3 18..................................................................................................
Replacing the Folding Tube3.5.5.4 18..................................................................................................................
Replacing the Fixed Tube Head3.5.5.5 19............................................................................................................
Push Bar3.5.6 20............................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Ratchet Joints with Folding Fixture3.5.6.1 20....................................................................................
Replacing the Push Bar3.5.6.2 20.......................................................................................................................
Options/Accessories3.5.7 20...........................................................................................................................
Replacing the Storage Basket3.5.7.1 20..............................................................................................................
Replacing/Retrofitting the Tip-Assist3.5.7.2 21......................................................................................................
Retrofitting the Respirator Platform3.5.7.3 21........................................................................................................
Multifunctional Seating Unit (Standard Seat)3.6 23..........................................................................................
Pads/Covers3.6.1 23......................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Seat Pad3.6.1.1 23.......................................................................................................................
Replacing the Backrest Pad3.6.1.2 24.................................................................................................................
Replacing the Covers3.6.1.3 24..........................................................................................................................
Replacing the Grab Rail Cover (Option)3.6.1.4 25.................................................................................................
Replacing the Frame Padding (Option)3.6.1.5 25..................................................................................................
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Back3.6.2 26..................................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Back Insert3.6.2.1 26....................................................................................................................
Replacing the Knob3.6.2.2 27.............................................................................................................................
Removing/Installing the Tilt Activation Mechanism3.6.2.3 28...................................................................................
Replacing the Back Frame (Complete)3.6.2.4 29..................................................................................................
Replacing the Lateral Supports3.6.2.5 30.............................................................................................................
Replacing the Headrest Supports3.6.2.6 30.........................................................................................................
Installing/removing the seat depth reducer3.6.2.7 30.............................................................................................
Footplate/Knee Angle Assembly3.6.3 31...........................................................................................................
Replacing the Foot Plate3.6.3.1 31......................................................................................................................
Replacing Small Parts on the Footplate3.6.3.2 31.................................................................................................
Replacing the Knee Angle Assembly (Complete)3.6.3.3 32.....................................................................................
Replacing the Footplate Adapter3.6.3.4 32...........................................................................................................
Replacing the "Seat Adjuster"3.6.3.5 33..............................................................................................................
Base Frame (Seat Frame)3.6.4 33....................................................................................................................
Replacing the Base Frame (Tilt Activation Mechanism on Seat)3.6.4.1 33................................................................
Supports3.6.5 34............................................................................................................................................
Replacing the Headrest Supports3.6.5.1 34.........................................................................................................
Replacing the Thoracic Supports3.6.5.2 35..........................................................................................................
Replacing the Hip Supports3.6.5.3 35.................................................................................................................
Replacing the Lateral Supports3.6.5.4 36.............................................................................................................
Options/Accessories3.6.6 37...........................................................................................................................
Replacing/Retrofitting Safety Belts and Positioning Systems3.6.6.1 37....................................................................
Replacing/Retrofitting other Options3.6.6.2 38......................................................................................................
Appendices4 39........................................................................................................................................................
Technical Data4.1 39....................................................................................................................................
Maintenance Schedule4.2 40........................................................................................................................
Maintenance Schedule – Outdoor Mobility Base4.2.1 40.....................................................................................
Seating Unit Maintenance Schedule4.2.2 41......................................................................................................
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1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Regular maintenance is important – it improves safety and increases the lifespan of the product.
All Mobility products should be inspected and serviced once a year.
However, we recommend inspecting, readjusting, and if necessary servicing the product every 6 months if the
product is used frequently, by growing children or by users with changing clinical conditions.
Only use original spare parts for all service and maintenance work. The service and maintenance tasks described
here should only be completed by trained, qualified personnel and not by the user of the device.
This service and maintenance manual refers to the respective spare parts catalogues and the instructions for use of
the described products. Please use these documents together.
Use the maintenance schedule (checklist) as a template for making copies. Retain completed maintenance sched
ules and provide the customer with a copy.
Instructions for Use (Qualified Per
sonnel)
Instructions for Use (User)
Kimba neo 647G771=* 647G770=*
1.2 Support
Your national Ottobock team will be happy to answer any technical questions. The contact addresses and tele
phone numbers can be found on the back inside cover of the service manual.
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1.3 Product Overview
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Kimba Neo – outdoor mobility base with multifunctional seating unit and "swiveling" front wheels option
1 Plug-on rear wheel 6 Angle-adjustable backrest
2 "Swiveling" front wheel (option) 7 Adjustable push bar
3 Front lashing ring 8 Release handle, folding mechanism
4 Adjustable footrest 9 Rear lashing ring
5 Removable seat with lateral supports 10 Suspension
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Kimba neo – outdoor mobility base with multifunctional seating unit and "swiveling" front wheels option
1 Plug-on rear wheel 6 Adjustable push bar
2 "Swiveling" front wheel (option) 7 Release handle, folding mechanism
3 Swivel lock 8 Separate seat tilt feature on frame
4 Front lashing ring 9 Rear lashing ring
5 Seat adapter 10 Suspension
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Kimba neo – outdoor mobility base with "fixed" front wheels
1 Plug-on rear wheel 5 Adjustable push bar
2 Plug-on "fixed" front wheel 6 Release handle, folding mechanism
3 Front lashing ring 7 Suspension
4 Seat adapter 8 Rear lashing ring
2 Safety
2.1 Explanation of Warning Symbols
WARNING Warnings regarding possible risks of severe accident or injury.
CAUTION Warnings regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warnings regarding possible technical damage.
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2.2 General Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Failure to observe installation instructions
Pinching, crushing due to installation errors
►Do not reach between force-actuated surfaces during installation work.
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable tools
Pinching, crushing or damaging the product
►When working, use only tools that are suitable for the conditions at the workplace and whose proper use
ensures safety and health protection.
CAUTION
Re-use of self-locking nuts
Unintended loosening of the screw connections
►Always replace self-locking nuts with new self-locking nuts after disassembly.
NOTICE
Tipping or falling of the product
Damage to the product
►When you work on the product, secure it so that it cannot tip over or fall over.
►Use a clamping device to secure the product for all work at a workbench.
3 Service Work
3.1 General Information
INFORMATION
Read the service manual before starting work. Familiarise yourself with the functions of the product prior to
inspection and use. In order to do so, you can request this service manual and other documentation from the
manufacturer (see the overview of national Ottobock branches on the inside of the back cover) or download from
our homepage www.ottobock.de or www.ottobock.com.
INFORMATION
Clean and disinfect the product before commencing service work.
Observe all care instructions and product-specific inspection instructions in the instructions for use.
INFORMATION
Many screw connections utilise screws and nuts equipped with thread lock. If you loosen screw connections, be
sure to replace the respective nut or screw with one equipped with a new thread lock. If new screws or nuts with
thread lock are not available, apply a medium-strength liquid thread locking compound (such as Loctite® 241 or
Euro Lock A24.20) to the existing screws.
3.2 Instructions for Adjustment
WARNING
Failure to verify tipping resistance
Risk of the user falling or tipping over
►Changing the settings can lead to instability of the system as a whole. Verify tipping resistance after any
changes to the settings.
The sections that follow describe the replacement and retrofitting of standard and option parts on the product
shown on the cover.
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All instructions concerning the adjustment of the parts installed are included in the Instructions for Use (qualified
personnel) – see the section "Foreword" for the order number.
3.3 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule as a template for copying: see Page40.
3.4 Required Tools and Accessories
The following tools are required in order to perform the service work:
• Reversible ratchet handle wrench and sockets (size: 8–24)
• Torque wrench (measurement range 5-50 Nm)
• Wrench (size: 8–24)1)
• Allen wrench (size: 2.5–6)2)
• Screwdriver (blade width: 2.5/3.5/5 mm)
• Phillips head screwdriver (size: 2)
• Hammer (approx. 300 g); soft-faced hammer
• Pliers: cutting pliers, combination pliers, snap ring pliers
• Rivet gun (for rivets up to ø 5mm)
• Pin punch, ø 3/4/5/6 mm
• Drill/twist drill ø 3.2/5/5.2/6 mm
• Stanley knife with sickle hooked blade and standard blade
• Tyre mounting levers and inner tube repair kit*
• Workbench and vice with plastic jaws and rubber insert
• Measurement equipment: rule, spirit level
• Liquid thread locker, "medium" and "strong"
1) Included in 481C08=ST010 Tool Set
2) Size 3 – 6 contained in the 481C08=ST010 Tool Set
3.5 Outdoor Mobility Base
3.5.1 Rear Wheels
3.5.1.1 Replacing the Rear Wheel
1) Release the wheel lock.
2) Press down the lock on the rear wheels (see Fig.4).
3) Replace and reinstall the wheel. The locking mechanism must engage audibly.
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3.5.1.2 Replacing the Casing
Replacing the casing on the rear wheel (see Fig.6, Pos.1) corresponds to replacing the casing on the caster
wheel: see Page11.
3.5.1.3 Replacing the Tube (Pneumatic Tyre)
Replacing the tube on the rear wheel (see Fig.6, Pos.2) corresponds to replacing the tube on the caster wheel:
see Page12.
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3.5.2 Front Wheels
3.5.2.1 Replacing a "Fixed" Front Wheel
1) After pushing down the locking mechanism, pull the front wheel off to the outside and replace it (not illus
trated).
2) Slide on the front wheel. The locking mechanism must engage audibly.
3.5.2.2 Replacing a "Swivelling" Front Wheel
1) Put the frame on its side.
2) Remove the caster wheel axle in the caster fork (see Fig.7).
3) Remove and replace the caster wheel (see Fig.8).
4) Tighten the caster wheel axle to a torque of 9 Nm.
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3.5.2.3 Replacing the Caster Fork
1) Remove the caster wheel (see the preceding section).
2) Loosen the caster fork mounting screw (see Fig.9).
3) Remove and replace the caster fork (see Fig.10).
4) Install the caster fork with the supplied mounting materials.
5) Tighten the caster fork to a torque of 25 Nm.
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