R82 Panther User manual

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11.2011
English user manual
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Panther.............................................................................. 3
Safety ................................................................................ 4
Tools .................................................................................. 4
Maintenance...................................................................... 4
Warranty ............................................................................ 5
In and out of the chair........................................................ 5
Roadability 1/4................................................................... 6
Roadability 2/4................................................................... 7
Roadability 3/4................................................................... 8
Roadability 4/4................................................................... 9
Quick release (QR).......................................................... 10
Brakes & anti-tip device................................................... 11
Central brake................................................................... 12
Seat & back rest angling.................................................. 13
Gasspring adjustment...................................................... 14
Seat placement................................................................ 15
Rear wheel positions ....................................................... 16
Choise of front fork at different seat heights.................... 17
Foot supports................................................................... 18
Armrests and splashboards............................................. 19
Table................................................................................ 19
Pommel and back extension ........................................... 20
Push handle..................................................................... 20
Head supports ................................................................. 21
Swing-away shoulder supports........................................ 22
Swing away side supports............................................... 23
Swing away knee supports.............................................. 23
Thermo bag and tain cape............................................... 24
Abduction strap................................................................ 25
Crossvest and vest.......................................................... 26
H-strap and hip strap....................................................... 26
Drum brakes 1/3.............................................................. 27
Drum brakes 2/3.............................................................. 28
Drum brakes 3/3.............................................................. 29
Mounting the 12½” Wheel ............................................... 30
Mounting/adjusting the hand brake & cable .................... 31
Transportation/storage .................................................... 32
Transportati on in motor vehicles 1/2..............................................................33
Transportation in motor vehicles 2/2 ............................... 34
For carriage on public transport....................................... 35
Productidentifikation ........................................................ 36
Measurements................................................................. 37
Techinical data................................................................. 38
Producer.......................................................................... 38
Distributor ........................................................................ 38

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PANTHER
The Panther is yet another result of R82’s years of experience in the development
of aids and appliances for disabled children. With its many adjustment possibilities
and wide range of accessories, the Panther will provide your child with exceptional
postural support and comfort.
The Panther is for both in- and outdoor use and it is available in four sizes and
suitable for children age 2 - 14 years, who suffers from paralysis, hypsarrhytmia
etc.
This manual will enable you to take full advantage of the many possibilities of the
Panther.
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SAFETY
The Panther has earned the CE-mark. This certifies that it meets all re-
levant European safety requirements. Further the Panther is approved
according to ISO 7176/19-2001, EN 12812 and EN12183.
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.
The chair is constructed for one user only. Do not place more than
one user in the chair.
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.
Instruct users to employ the anti-tip system whenever they are self
propelling.
The latest version of the manual is always available online:
www.R82.com
TOOLS
A tool bag of tools is attached to the cross bar behind the seat. It contains:
Allen keys: 4, 5 and 6 mm, and 2 wrenches: 10 and 13 mm. These tools
are used to perform some of the adjustments described in this manual.
MAINTENANCE
The Panther cover is removable and can be washed at 40o.
It is important also to keep the frame clean to maintain the validity of the
chair.
Tyres: Check the tyres regulary for air.
Air pressure: 110 PSI, 250 kPa
Expanding brakes: If expanding brakes are mounted,
the wires have to be tight, to make
the brakes work properly.
Spokes: Regularly the spokes have to be
adjusted by an expert. For instance
by your local bicycle repairman.
Gasspring: Functions without any maintenance.
- Do not expose the gasspring to pressure, high
temperatures or perforation.
- Oil the swing away parts occationally.
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IN AND OUT OF
THE CHAIR
Instructions about getting in and out of the wheelchair is delivered by the
R82 A/S therapists, when the Panther is purchased.
Before placing the child into the Panther, the brake has to be pulled and
the footplate must be angled backwards under the seat.
Place the child into the Panther and adjust the footplate and the other
accessories to achieve the optimal seating for the child.
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WARRANTY
R82 offers a 2-year warranty against defects in workmanship and ma-
terials 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 documentation
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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ROADABILITY 1/4
Driving UP kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for the experi-
enced 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
pull 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.
* Lift on the handles to drive the rear wheels
above the kerb.
Backwards
This technique is only to be used at low edges
and is depended on the height of the footplate.
* 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 handles to pull the chair up. Pull
the chair away from the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
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Driving DOWN kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for the experi-
enced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Pull hard on the hand rims and drive forward.
All wheels will touch the ground a the same
time.
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.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
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 at 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.
* Put down the front wheels.

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ROADABILITY 3/4
Driving DOWN/UP a hill
Follow the below to avoid tilting when driving
down/up a hill.
Driving down:
Sit upright in the chair. Correct the speed with
the hand rims and not with the brakes.
Driving up:
Bend forward to correct the point of gravity.
Avoid to turn around in the middle of the
hill.
Always sit as upright as possible
Better to ask for help than to take a risk
on your own.
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ROADABILITY 4/4
Driving UP stairs
Always ask for help.
Never enter an escalator even with help
from others.
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
Always ask for help.
Never enter an escalator even with help
from others.
Forward, with asistance:
* 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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QUICK RELEASE
(QR)
Panther is supplied with removable Quick Re-
lease driving wheels (A): Remove the hub shell.
Then push and hold the release button. Pull the
wheel.
If your Panther has QR front wheels, they are
removed in the following way: Push the release
button as shown. Pull front fork and wheel down
(B).
If you want seat and frame to take up as little
space as possible, t.ex. during transportation,
tip up the foot support and fold the seat back
right forward.
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