R82 combi frame User manual

combi frame
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The R82 logo and the Combi Frame are trademarks of R82 A/S.
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06.2011 - rev. 005
English user manual
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Safety ................................................................................ 4
Product liability .................................................................. 4
Tools .................................................................................. 4
Warranty ............................................................................ 5
Maintenance ...................................................................... 5
Preparation for use ............................................................ 6
T-tool.................................................................................. 6
Sitting and Transferring from the Combi Frame ................ 6
Negotiating obstacles 1/3 .................................................. 7
Negotiating obstacles 2/3 .................................................. 8
Negotiating obstacles 3/3 .................................................. 9
Angling the seat & back ................................................... 10
Adjustment of back .......................................................... 11
How to mount a seat........................................................ 12
Gas spring adjustment..................................................... 13
Quick release wheels ...................................................... 14
Spoke protectors ............................................................. 14
Adjustment of the push brace .......................................... 15
Anti-tip device .................................................................. 16
Fix-locks .......................................................................... 16
Seat height adjustment .................................................... 17
Seat angle adjustment ..................................................... 17
Wheel lock ....................................................................... 18
Drum brake ...................................................................... 18
Wheel combinations ........................................................ 19
Angling the front fork ....................................................... 19
Changing the centre of gravity......................................... 20
Wooden back ................................................................... 21
Mudguard ........................................................................ 21
Head support fitting ......................................................... 22
Head support fitting on cross bar..................................... 22
Leg rests and foot plates ................................................. 23
Mounting of foot support .................................................. 24
Mounting of non-R82 foot supports ................................. 24
Transportation in motor vehicles 1/3 ............................... 25
Transportation in motor vehicles 2/3 ............................... 26
Transportation in motor vehicles 3/3 ............................... 27
Product identification ....................................................... 28
Measurements ................................................................. 29
Technical data.................................................................. 30
Manufacturer ................................................................... 30
Dealer .............................................................................. 30
Care and maintenance .................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 32

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U.S. Patent Des. D588,051 S
Norwegian Design Reg. No. 80196
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The Combi Frame is a unique wheelchair frame for customized seating systems.
The Combi Frame is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
The frame comes in either blue, red or silver with either 121 /2”, 20”, 22” or 24”
rear wheels and 6” front wheels.
This user manual is a guide to assist in gaining the full benefits of the options
offered by the Combi Frame. Therefore, we recommend you read this manual
before using the frame.

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SAFETY
The Combi Frame has earned the CE-mark. This certifies that it meets all
relevant European safety requirements. The Combi Frame is approved ac-
cording to ISO 7176-19 and the manual according to ISO 7176-15.
The durability of this product is 5 years when it is used on a daily basis.
Hereafter the product must be renovated (by R82 personnel) to extend the
lifetime.
Remove the CE-mark, when rebuilding the product or when using other
than original R82 spare parts and fittings.
Never leave your child unattended in this product. Ensure constant
supervision by an adult. Incorrect use of the product may cause serious
injury to the user. Ensure that the belt is securely fixed to the product
before every use.
The Combi Frame is constructed for one user only. Do not place more
than one user in the Combi Frame
The anti-tip device must be activated when the frame is tilted and if the
Combi Frame is parked on roads with a gradient greater than 10°.
The latest version of the manual is always available online:
www.R82.com
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PRODUCT LIABILITY
You should remove the CE-mark, when rebuilding the product or when
using other than original R82 spare parts.
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TOOLS
There is a tool bag at the back of the chair with 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm Allen keys.
Also included 1 pcs. of T-tool. Use these tools for the adjustments described
in the manual.
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MAINTENANCE
- Check the tire pressure regularly.
Air pressure: 55 PSI/3,8 bar/380 kPa.
- Check the function of the wheel lock regularly. For safety routinely check
to make sure the distance between the wheel and the wheel lock block
is: 6-8 mm
- Do not expose the gas spring to pressure, high temperatures or perforation.
Oil the swing away parts occasionally. We recommend using a synthetic
teflon oil.
Clean the frame on a regular basis, especially when it has been in
contact with rainwater / salt water. Do not use any cleaning materials
containing chlorine or methylated spirit or which is abrasive.
The Combi Frame has to be checked and serviced by a qualified tech-
nician at least every 6 months to avoid possible failures.
If drum brakes are mounted, the cables have to be adjusted, to ensure
the brakes are working properly. Make sure the wheels can not be tur-
ned around when the brakes are activated. A qualified technician must
check and tighten the brakes at least every 6 months.
Regularly the spokes need to be adjusted by an expert. For instance
by your local bicycle engineer.
Adjustments which are not described in this manual, must only be made
by authorized R82 personnel.
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WARRANTY
R82 offers a 2-year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials and
a 5-year warranty on breakage of the metal frame caused by defects in welds.
The warranty would be adversely affected if the customer’s responsibility of
servicing and/or daily maintenance is not carried out according to the guidelines
and intervals prescribed by the supplier and/or stated in the manual. For further
information, we refer to the R82 homepage/download. The warranty can only be
sustained if the R82 product is in use in the same country where it was purchased
and if the product can be identified by the serial number. The warranty does not
cover accidental damage, including damage caused by misuse or neglect. The
warranty does not extend to non-durable parts, which are subject to normal wear
and tear and need periodic replacement. The warranty is null and void if non-
original R82 parts/accessories are used, or if the product is repaired or altered
by anyone other than an authorised R82 representative or by trained personnel
officially recognised by R82 for repair and maintenance of R82 products. R82
reserves the right to inspect the product being claimed for and the relevant do-
cumentation before agreeing to the warranty claim, and to decide upon whether
to replace or repair the defective product. It is the customer’s responsibility to
return the item being claimed for under warranty to the address of purchase.
The warranty is given by R82 or, subsequently, an R82 dealer.
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PREPARATION FOR
USE
The Combi Frame is shipped folded so that it
takes up as little room as possible during trans-
port.
To use the Combi Frame, please follow the in-
structions below.
1) Pull out the handle (A).
2) Mount the gas spring in the fitting and let go
of the handle. Make sure it clicks fully back
into place.
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TRANSFERRING
FROM THE COMBI
FRAME
Before placing the user into the Combi Frame
the wheel locks must be locked in place and
the footplates lifted to the sides or the leg rests
removed.
Place the user into the Combi Frame and adjust
the accessories to achieve the optimal seating
for the user.
It is not necessary to remove the leg rests if the
user is transferred in or out of the Combi Frame
using a sling.
T-TOOL
The T-tool (A) helps to maintain the square pla-
tes in the slot, when mounting or adjusting eg.
side support etc.
Insert tool into slot, twist 90° and tip down to
support the plate.
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NEGOTIATING
OBSTACLES 1/3
Driving UP kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for experienced
users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Balance on the rear wheels and lift the front
wheels from the ground. Bend forward and
push hard on the hand rims.
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels
above the kerb.
* Assist the user by aiding the rear wheels over
the kerb but not by lifting on the push handles
but by lifting using the frame.
Backwards
This technique is only to be used at low edges
and is dependent on the height of the foot-
plate.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and pull hard on the hand
rims.
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front
wheels.
* Lift on the frame to pull the chair up. Pull the
chair away from the kerb and lower down the
front wheels.
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OBSTACLES 2/3
Driving DOWN kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for experienced
users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Push hard on the hand rims and drive forward.
All wheels should touch the ground at the
same time.
High tilting risk with this technique
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels
whilst holding on to the frame.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and lower down
the front wheels to the ground.
Backwards
This technique must never be used if the height
difference is more that 10 cm and only by expe-
rienced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and drive carefully down the
kerb.
High tilting risk with this technique
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and pull the
chair away from the kerb whilst holding onto
the frame.
* Lower the front wheels to the ground.

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NEGOTIATING
OBSTACLES 3/3
Driving UP stairs
Always ask for help.
Never enter an escalator even with help
from others.
Do not lift ONLY in the push handle!
Backwards, with assistance:
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
and the handles is tightned securely.
* Drive backwards toward the first step.
* Tilt the chair and pull up the chair one step
at a time. Make sure to keep balance on the
rear wheels.
* Pull the chair away from the last step an put
down the front wheels.
Driving DOWN stairs
Forward, with asistance:
Always ask for help.
Never enter an escalator even with help
from others.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive towards the first step and tilt the chair.
* Drive down one step at a time. Make sure to
keep balance on the rear wheels.
* Put down the front wheels after the last
step.
If two helpers are present, one can assist
by lifting at the front.
The helpers need to make sure to lift the
correct way - with the strength from the
legs and not from the back.
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Angling the seat (tilt in space):
Activate the left handle (A) on the push handle
to adjust the angle of the seat. Once the desired
angle has been reached release the lever to lock
back into place
The Combi Frame can be ordered with or without
a gasspring for reclining the back. Please follow
the description below to angle the back on your
Combi Frame:
Angling the back (with gasspring mounted):
Activate the right handle (B) on the push handle
to adjust the angle of the back , once the desired
angle has been set release the lever to lock into
the desired position.
The angling adjustments should be easiest with
a user sitting in the chair.
Angling the back (with fixed bar mounted):
Loosen the screws (C) using a 5 mm Allen key
and adjust the height of the cross bar. When
adjusting the height of the bar the angle of the
back will automatically change. Fasten the
screws in the desired position.
The angling with fixed bar (E) is limited by
the length of the back bearers (D).