Rebotec Bremen User manual

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Read this user manual before first use of the chair and keep it at hand for the user.
Keep this user manual at hand for future use and resale.
The user instructions and the maintenance manual are downloadable on our homepage.
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BA No.: 02.07.142/2017-01
Shower and Commode Wheelchair
User Manual
Bremen
Art. No.: 357.xx.10
90 kg (198.42 lbs)
Serial Number
REBOTEC®Rehabilitationsmittel GmbH
DE-49610 Quakenbrück, Artlandstr. 57-59
Telephone: [phone]
Telefax : +49(0)5431/9416-66
http://www.rebotec.de
E-mail: [email protected]
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Product description
Chair picture shows
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Backrest
B
Armrest (swivelling)
C
Locking pins
D
Chair frame
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PUR-seat with or without hygiene opening
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PUR-back cushion (removable)
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PUR-seat cushion (removable)
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Wheel complete with brake
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Footrest with foot-plate (adjustable)
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Commode pan with lid
W
Bucket-carrier (left/right)
Z
Nameplate for product
Packaging
We recommend you to keep the
packaging for a later transport. This will
allow a secure packaging for a return
transport.
Table of contents
1.
General suggestions
2
1.1
Introduction
2
1.2
Symbols
2
1.3
Intended proper use
3
1.4
Use and storage
3
1.5
Features
3
2.
Warranty
3
3.
Nameplate / order of spare parts
3
4.
Reuse, lifetime
3
5.
Disposal
3
6.
Safety instructions for use
4
7.
Product specifications
4
7.1
Scope of delivery
4
7.2
Technical specifications
5
8.
Spare parts for accessories
5
9.
Setting up the chair for use
5
10.
Using the chair
6
10.1
Sitting down
6
10.2
Getting up
6
10.3
Swivelling the armrests outwards
6
10.4
Adjusting the footrest height
7
10.5
Folding away footrests
7
10.6
Removing the seat
7
10.7
Using the wheel locks
7
10.8
Handling the commode pan
7
10.9
Demounting the back cushion
7
11.
Troubleshooting
7
12.
Care
7
13.
Maintenance, Repair
7
1. General suggestions
1.1 Introduction
In this manual you will find information on safe and
proper installation, use, operation, maintenance and
care of the chair.
Read these operating instructions carefully before
using the product. Note in particular the safety
instructions and act accordingly.
1.2 Symbols
Read the User Manual!
Product conforms to the
Medical Products Directive 93/42/EEC
Caution! Information!
suggestions
Danger –Follow safety instructions!
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Care Maintenance
Year of Serial-Number
Manufacture Product
1.3 Intended proper use
The shower/commode wheelchair is for homecare
and institutional purposes.
The chair is to be used exclusively for assistance
during showering or bathing, using a toilet or for
transfer of persons inside buildings.
The shower/commode wheelchair is not designed
for long periods of sitting.
1.4 Use and storage
Watch out! Risk of damage
The operating temperature of the product should
be between +5° C (41° F) and 40° C (104° F).
Store the product in a dry place at a temperature
between 0° C (32° F) to +40° C (104° F) and
humidity of 30-55%. Outside these conditions, the
product could be used only shortly.
Do not store the product near heat sources. Avoid
direct sunlight on the product.
The chair is not suitable for use in wet areas (e.g.
for saunas, areas with swimming pool-like
conditions), as surface discoloration and adverse
effects on the mechanical strength can result.
1.5 Features
The chair is made of a corrosion-resistant frame
and four rubber-wheeled castors with locking
brakes for the back castors. The armrests can be
swivelled outwards. The footrests are height-
adjustable and can be removed and folded away.
The shower wheelchair may be used where the
use of or access to a conventional shower or
bathtub is no longer possible due to patient
physical limitations.
The shower must be designed so that the
wheelchair can be rolled into it unhindered.
The commode wheelchair may be used where the
use of or access to a conventional toilet is no
longer possible due to patient physical limitations.
The seat surface has a toilet-like cut-out under
which a toilet pan can be pushed in.
Attributable to the construction and the packing of
the product, it is not provided to demount the
device for transport or storage.
2. Warranty
The product has a warranty of 2 years, when
noticing/respecting our general terms and
conditions and the intended use of the product.
Unauthorized changes made to the product, without
the consent of the manufacturer will void the
warranty.
The delivery date written on the REBOTEC-
delivery note applies as the valid start date
of the warranty period.
3. Nameplate / ordering of spare parts
On the nameplate you can find the following
important information:
A
Mark of conformity (CE)
B
Serial number-product
C
Production year
D
Max. body weight
E
Product name
F
Note (use)
G
Read User Manuel
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Manufacturer details
The nameplate is very important for product
identification, and thus must not be removed.
To avoid faulty spare parts orders and to
facilitate the handling of customer complaints,
it is necessary to provide the product name,
serial number (SN) and the product’s year of
manufacture.
4. Reuse, lifetime
The product is suitable for reuse. The number of
reoperations depends on the frequency of use and
manner of use of the product. Before reuse, the
product needs to be hygienically prepared and if
necessary the technical-functional safety of the
product need to be renewed.
If the product is used as intended, according to the
safety, the lifetime of the product is 5 years. The
effective lifetime depends on the frequency and
intensity of use, and the general condition.
5. Disposal
Products that can no longer be used are to be
disposed of separately from regular household
rubbish. This must be done according to the local
and national regulations for environmental
protection and raw material recycling.
Please contact your local disposal company or
officials for further information.
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6. Safety instructions for use
When using the chair, the following
safety instructions must be observed:
Danger of slipping!
Before using, check to be sure the seat is securely
pressed into the seat frame.
Always lock the swivel castors before using the
chair. This is to prevent the chair from rolling
away.
When sitting down into the chair, the user must
not sit on the front edge of the seat or seat
cushion. Be sure the user sits all the way back on
the seat.
Danger of tipping over!
The chair may be used only when the armrests
are locked into position, when sitting and when
rolling.
The chair may be pushed only using the push bow
(backrest).
The footrests must be swivelled away or folded up
whenever the patient sits down or gets up. The
patient must never attempt to stand on the
footrests!
The chair must not bump into door sills, jambs or
on uneven surfaces.
Use the chair only indoors and on solid, even,
non-slippery surfaces.
The chair may be pushed only at a walking speed
or less (with or without the patient).
Do not lean out of the chair (when the chair is still
or in motion). If the swivel castors are swivelled
inwards, then the stability of the chair is
decreased.
Danger of breakage!
The chair only is suitable for transporting persons.
Be sure to observe the maximum allowable
patient body weight (specified on the nameplate)!
Never attempt to carry or lift the chair while a
patient is sitting in it.
Do not grab hold of or pull on attached objects,
such as IV Pole, armrest cushions.
Danger of pinching!
To prevent body parts or objects from getting
pinched, never reach into the hinge area when
turning the armrests up or down. Be sure to check
that the hinge areas are unobstructed before
moving the armrests!
To prevent body parts from getting pinched, do
not reach between the seat and the frame when
pressing the seat into the seat frame.
Be sure other parts do not get jammed when
folding and unfolding the footrests.
There’s a risk of pinching soft flesh when pulling
out and pushing in the commode pan. To avoid
injury, the commode pan may be pulled out or
pushed in only when no one is sitting on the chair.
Danger of falling!
Sitting down, standing up and moving the patient
should be supervised by a qualified attendant, as
to the health condition of the patient.
Use of the chair by patients who do not have
complete physical control and normal movement
must not be done unsupervised.
Rolling the chair on any sloped surface may be
done only with the assistance of a care worker.
Warning! Danger of Injury!
At surface temperatures over 40°C (104°F),
there’s a risk of injury. Therefore do not expose
the chair to any source of heat (exposure to the
sun, storing near a heater, cleaning with hot
water) just before the chair is used. Before using
the chair, allow it to cool down.
Before using the chair from patients with
insensitive skin (persons who can`t feel any
increase of temperature and /or with skin damage)
the caregiver has to make a thermal check (with
the back of the hand).
Observe the instructions of use (see 1.4).
7. Product specifications
7.1 Scope of delivery
The product has been carefully inspected in the
factory for freedom of defects and for completeness.
After having received it, carefully check over the
product for possible transport damages and for
completeness.
1 shower / commode wheelchair
1 backrest with back cushion
1 PUR seat with seat cushion
1 commode pan with lid
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7.2. Technical specifications
We reserve the right to make technical
developments and improvements with respect to
the design shown in the User Manual.
Production tolerance of dimensions: +/- 5 mm (0.2”)
Dimensions (ca.)
Bremen
A.
height
1005 mm (39.57”)
B.
width
520 mm (20.47”)
C.
depth
970 mm (38.19”)
D.
seat height
520 mm (20.47”)
E.
seat width
420 mm (16.54”)
Width betw. Armrests
420 mm (16.45”)
F.
seat depth
445 mm (17.52”)
G1.
clearance
410 mm (16.14”)
G2.
clearance
330 mm (12.99”)
H.
foot height
320 –460 mm
(12.60”-18.11”)
I.
wheel 4x4” Ø
Ca. 100 mm (4”)
J.
height-armrests
765 mm (30.12”)
turn radius max.
1000 mm (39.37”)
Load max.
90kg (198.42lbs)
product weight**
16,5kg (36.38lbs)
Biological evaluation
EN ISO 10993-1/-5
** Product weight without accessories
8. Spare parts, accessories
Art.-No.
Name
301.00
Commode pan with lid, grey
409.00.20
Bucket-carrier (left/right), grey
457.10.22
PUR-seat/ hygiene opening, black
457.10.24
PUR- seat cushion, black
457.10.20
PUR- Back cushion, black
02.07.142
User Manual Bremen
Accessory
312.10.00
Safety-belt
02.11.150
Maintenance Instruction
Picture shows: safety-belt
9. Setting up the chair for use
The product is delivered partially pre-assembled.
The following assembly instructions must be carried
out before first-time use:
1. Put the footrest with its aperture over the front
of the frame (A).
Now push down to the fence (B).
2. Turn the footrests forwards until they click into
position(C). Then unfold the foot supports
downwards (D). Finally adjust the height of the
footrests (see: 10.4).
3. Swivel the armrests to the back, insert the
backrest into the steel tubes of the chair frame
and push it down until it hits the striker of the
lower frame.
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Then swivel the armrests forwards until they reach
the slot of the backrest and click into the locking pins
of the lower frame.
10. Using the chair
When using the chair, the following points must be
adhered to.
Before use it must be assured that the chair is in a
proper condition for safe use. If necessary,
depending on the physical and strength limitations
of the user (patient’s ability to move and muscle
strength), sitting down and getting up should not
be done without assistance from a care worker.
The chair may not be used for long patient transport
times.
10.1 Sitting down
Before sitting down in the chair, be sure it is secured
against slipping away (see: 10.7) and tipping over,
that the armrests are locked into position, that the
shower/commode seat is properly mounted, and
that the footrests are folded away to the side or
folded up.
The patient must stand as
closely as possible near the
chair. Then he has to sit down
slowly on the whole seat
during supporting himself with
using both armrests.
If this is not possible due to his
physical limitations, then an
attendant must assist him. If
necessary a patient lifter may
have to be used.
Caution –danger of falling!
To prevent the patient from
falling out of the chair, be sure
the patient is seated
completely on the chair, and
not just on the edge.
For transporting the patient, be
sure he is leaned back against
the seat back and be sure he
uses the footrests.
10.2 Getting up
Before getting up, be sure the chair is stable and
secured against slipping away (see: 10.7) and
tipping over, that the armrests are locked in position,
and the footrests are folded away to the side or
folded up.
The patient must then move his body forward until
his feet are flat on the floor.
The patient must then place
both hands on the armrests
and slowly lift himself up.
The patient must not lean too
far forwards, in order to avoid
falling. The patient should
have the care worker assist
him when getting up.
Caution –danger of falling!
The patient must not stand on
the footrests when getting up
or leaving the chair.
10.3 Swiveling away the armrests
By pulling out the latching pins (A) the locking effect
is disengaged and the armrests may be swiveled
back. Whenever swiveling the armrests back, check
to be sure that they are fully and properly latched in
the mounting mechanism of the backrest (B) and
that the latching pins (A) are engaged. Swiveling the
armrests is done with both hands. Keep the locking
pins (A) pulled out during the entire swivel action,
and move the armrest at point C with the other hand.
While doing so, touch only the outside surfaces and
do not grab into the armrest or through it.
Check the latching mechanism on a regular
basis because possible caking up of
calcium deposits at the latching area can
adversely effect its function and its ability to
move properly.
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10.4 Adjusting the footrest height
The footrests are height-adjustable in stages. To do
this, unscrew the screws of the footrests on the side
using an SW6 Allen key. Select the appropriate
height and tighten the screws of the footrest. Be
sure the screw is securely tightened.
10.5 Folding away the footrests
Swivel the footplates upwards and lift the footrests.
The footrests can now be swivelled back to the side.
Lift up the footrests approx. 100 mm (3.94”) and turn
them outwards 90°. Now you can lift the footrests up
and remove them.
10.6 Removing the seat
The seat can be removed from its receptacles for
the purpose of cleaning or exchanging simply by
pulling it up.
10.7 Using the wheel locks
Press the lever of the castor brake downward with
your foot (1). The wheel is now braked and the
castor locked against swiveling.
The wheel and castor are released by pressing the
lever upwards with your foot (2).
10.8 Handling the commode pan
Push the commode pan under- the seat from behind
the chair. To remove the pan, lift it up slightly and
pull it out.
The commode pan can also be removed from above
by lifting the seat and put back as well.
10.9 Demounting the back cushion
The back cushion can be
removed for cleaning or
replacement. To demount the
back cushion pull it off manually
from the backrest.
Don’t use the chair
without the back cushion.
11. Troubleshooting
Fault
Poss. cause
Correction
Armrests do
not swivel
properly
Locking pins are
caked up with
deposits
Clean, check
periodically
Locking pins
cannot be
pulled out
Caked up,
tension spring is
jammed or
defective
Clean,
replace locking
pin
Footrests do
not swivel
properly
Caked up joints,
jamming
Clean,
check screw
connection
Castor locks
do not lock
Generally
defective
See Section
Maintenance!
Wheel turns
with difficulty
Deposits build-
up
Clean
Wheel do not
rotate
Generally
defective
See Section
Maintenance
Wheels no
longer round
Wheels
unevenly worn
See section on
Maintenance
Chair frame
too unstable
Screws are
loose
Tighten frame
and castor
screws
Castors are
bent
Bumped into
objects
See Section
Maintenance!
12. Care
In general the chair can be cleaned using a
mild conventional cleaning and disinfecting
agent. Simply wipe the chair with clean
water and cloth, and then wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
Do not use an abrasive scouring agent or cleaner
(read the product instructions!) that contain
aggressive solvents (acids, thinners).
Do not use stiff cleaning brushes, as these will
damage the plastic surfaces or cause deposits to
build up on the plastic parts and other materials.
Keep the product clean and clean it in regular
intervals. In the sensitive areas is hygiene
very important.
13. Maintenance, Repair
The cause of accidents or damage may be due to
the late detection of wear and/or improper use, as
well as irregular or no maintenance.
For safety reasons and for preventing
accidents, the chair must undergo a
complete maintenance at least once a
year. (Refer to the Medical Products Act.)
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Maintenance
Periodic safety-related controls are needed:
Check for apparent damage:
(Cracks, fractures, loose parts).
All screwed connections for tightness
(Especially the castor wheels and the frame).
Function of the armrests and locking pins.
Function of the footrests
(Replace defective footrests).
Rolling ability, check function of the wheels
(Replace defective wheels).
Check accessories for defects.
Repair
If you have questions concerning maintenance
and repairs to the chair, then contact an
authorized dealer or medical equipment supply
outlet.
When making repairs, use only original spare
parts from REBOTEC.Observe all advisories
concerning guarantee and warranty.
Never make any unauthorised modifications or
conversions to the chair. These will only
adversely affect the safety and function of the
chair.
In such cases REBOTEC assumes no liability!
Follow all the instructions when ordering spare
parts, re-use and product lifetime of the chair.
After a complete maintenance or repair of the
chair is done, we recommend a complete
cleaning for assuring hygiene. Follow the
cleaning instructions.
Here you will find information on maintenance
and forms for documentation.
You can order the User Manual and the
maintenance report or see via our website at
www.rebotec.de. It is possible to print out the
information and to read it as needed.
Notice: