Rebotec Genf User manual

BA-Nr.: 02.07.132/2016-12
User Manual
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]
GB
Picture shows model: 346.54.10
Picture shows model: 345.10.10
xx = colour code / yy=version
Self-propelling
Shower and Commode Wheel chairs
Shower/Commode
Wheel Chair “Genf“
Art. No.: 346.xx.yy/130 kg
Serial Number
06/2005 (Th.B.)
Shower/Commode
Wheel Chair “Miami“
Art. No.: 345.xx.yy/150 kg
Serial Number
06/2005 (Th.B.)
Important advisories!
Read this User Instructions before first time use of the chair and keep it at hand for the user.
Keep this User Instructions booklet at hand for future use and subsequent sales.
The user instructions and the maintenance manual are downloadable on our homepage.

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Product description (version: .10)
version: .20 version: .30
Chair illustration shows:
A
Backrest
B
Armrests swingable
C
Locking pins
D
Chair frame
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PUR seat with or without hygiene opening
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Shower seat
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Toilet seat
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PUR seat cushion (removable)
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Wheel castor with Grip wheels for self-propelling
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Locking brakes for grip wheels
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Wheel castor 5” without brake
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Footrests with foot plates (adjustable)
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Commode pan with lid
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Nameplate for product
Packaging
We recomend, if possible, keeping the packaging
for later transport. This will allow secure packaging
in the event of 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.
Spare parts orders, complaints
3
4.
Reuse, lifetime
3
5.
Disposal
3
6.
Safety advisories, use
4
7.
Product specifications
4
7.1
Scope of delivery
4
7.2
Technical specifications
4
8.
Spare parts
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
7
10.4
Adjusting the footrest height
7
10.5
Folding away footrests
7
10.6
Removing the footrests
7
10.7
Removing the seat
7
10.8
Handling the commode pan
7
10.9
Using the grip wheel brakes
7
10.10
Adjusting the grip wheel brakes
7
10.11
Tip-over prevention
7
11.
Troubleshooting
8
12.
Care
8
13.
Maintenance, Repair
8
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 chairs.
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
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Caution! Information!
Suggestions
Danger –Follow safety instructions!
Care Maintenance
1.3 Intended proper use
The shower/commode wheel chair is for homecare
and out-patient 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 wheel chair is not designed
for long periods of sitting.
Persons with limited perception, damage to joints
in both arms as well as inability to sit must not use
the patient-propelled chair.
1.4 Use and storage
Watch out! Risk of damage
The operating temperature of the product should
be between +5 degrees to +40 degrees
(Celsius). Store the product in a dry place at a
temperature between 0 to +40 degrees (Celsius)
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 chairs are made of a plastic frame with tubes.
The self-propelling wheel chair has two swivel
castors up front and two grip wheels in the rear
with locking brakes.
The armrests can be partially swivelled back. The
footrests are height-adjustable and can be
removed or folded away.
The seat area contains a toilet like opening under
which a commode pan with lid can be pushed in.
The chairs can be rolled over a conventional
bathroom toilet.
(Drive-over height H/B see: 7.2, distance G).
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
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Note (use)
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Read User Manual
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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 advisories for use
When using the chair, the following
safety advisories must be observed.
Danger of slipping!
Before using, check to be sure the seat is
securely pressed into the seat frame.
Before using the chair always arrest the castor
brakes of the rear wheels (except when moving),
or the locking brakes of the wheel castor 24” in
order to prevent a roll-away of the chair.
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 when sitting and when
rolling only when the armrests are locked into
position.
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 surface.
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.
When adjusting the height of the chair, always
observe the applicable instructions.
Danger of breakage!
The chair is suitable only 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 on it.
Do not grab hold of or pull on attached objects,
such as armrest cushions.
Danger of pinching!
To prevent body parts or objects from getting
pinched, never reach into the hinge area when
folding 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.
Danger of falling!
Sitting down, standing up and moving the patient
should be supervised by a qualified care-worker,
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 chair (base model)
1 backrest
2 wheel castors with grip wheels
1 seat (optional)
1 commode pan with lid
1 accessory box
1 User Manual
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
Dimensions
(ca.)
Genf 346..10
Genf 346..20
A. height
1010 mm
1020 mm
B. width
710 mm
770 mm
C. depth
950 mm
950 mm
D. seat height
520 mm
550 mm
E. seat width
450 mm
450 mm
F. seat depth
410 mm
450 m
G. clearance*
H=43 mm
H=43 mm
B=380 mm
B=450 mm
H. foot height ca.
100-240 mm
100-240 mm
I1. wheels Ø
5“/125 mm
5“/125 mm
I2. grip rim Ø
24“/600 mm
24“/600 mm
Turning radius
650/1300 mm
700 /1400 mm
cm
Body weight
130 kg
150 kg
Product weight**
23 kg
27 kg

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Dimensions
(ca.)
Genf 346..30
Miami 345..10
A. height
1010 mm
1020 mm
B. width
710 mm
770 m
C. depth
950 mm
950 m
D. seat height ca.
520 mm
550 m
E. seat width
450 mm
450 m
F. seat depth
410 mm
450 mm
G. clearance *
H=430 mm
H=430 mm
B=380 mm
B=450 mm
H. foot height ca.
100-240 cm
100-240 mm
I1. wheel Ø
5“/125 mm
5“/125 mm
I2. grip rim Ø
24“/600 mm
24“/600 mm
Turning radius
650/1300 mm
700/1400 mm
cm
Body weight
130 kg
150 kg
Product weight**
23 kg
27 kg
Dimensions
(ca.)
Miami 345..20
Miami 345..30
A. height
1020 mm
1020 mm
B. width
770 mm
770 mm
C. depth
950 mm
950 mm
D. seat height ca.
520 mm
520 mm
E. seat width
450 mm
450 mm
F. seat depth
450 m
410 mm
G. clearance *
H=430 mm
H=430 mm
B=450 mm
B=450 mm
H. foot height ca.
100-240 mm
100-240 mm
I1. wheel Ø
5“/125 mm
5“/125 mm
I2. grip rim Ø
24“/600 mm
24“/600 mm
Turning radius
700 /1400 mm
cm
700/1400 mm
cm
Body weight
150 kg
150 kg
Product weight**
24 kg
25 kg
* H = clearance, B = clearance width for toilet
** Figure: product weight without accessories
8. Spare parts
Article No.
Name
301.*
Commode pan with lid
307.*
Commode seat, 2-part
308.54
Shower seat, blue
309.*
Pan receptacle
440.10.62
PUR seat cushion
440.10.04
PUR seat with care opening
440.40.89
parking brake, right
440.40.90
parking brake, left
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02.10.150
Maintenance Instructions
* provide colour
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. Install backrest
Place the base frame on a flat surface and rotate
the two arms (1) backwards until it stops.
Now put the backrest (2) on the two tubes of the
chair body and push it all the way to the base.
Pivoting the two armrests (3) back to the front, until
the tabs (A) of the backrest working in the groove
of the arms, and the bolt (B) of the armrest lock
into the frame.
2. Install the 24” wheel
Place the washer on the screw
Insert screw (1) from outside through the 24”
wheel
Place the washer on the screw
Hold the 24” wheel in front of the adapter
sleeve and insert screw through both parts
Attach washer
Screw the Safety nut
Tighten the nut (with two 19mm Ring keys)
Tighten the nut until the 24” wheel still turns!
Push on to the grey and the black caps
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3. Align footrests
Turn the footrests forwards until they click into
position. Then unfold the foot supports downwards.
Finally adjust the height of the footrests (see:
10.4).
4. Install the parking brake
Loose the two screws from the brake holder (1)
and extent to push it to the frame. Then push the
brake holder until it stops (2) and tighten the two
bolts. Push the brake lever (3) into the brake
holder opening. Please note that it’s straight.
Please note left / right!
5. Adjusting the parking brake (see: 10.10).
6. Adjust the foot support height (see: 10.4).
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: 10.9) 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 to sit down
slowly on the seat while
supporting himself on both
armrests.
If this is not possible due to his
physical limitations, then a
care-worker 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: 10.9) 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 sitting
down, getting up, or leaving
the chair
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10.3 Swivelling the armrests outwards
By pulling out the locking pin, the locking
mechanism is disengaged and the armrests may
be swivelled back. When swivelling the armrests
up, check to be sure that the armrests are properly
seated in the locking position of the backrest and
locked by the locking pin.
Check the locking mechanism on a regular
basis for impaired function arising from
calcium deposits, which can impair the
movement.
10.4 Adjusting the footrest height
The footrests are height-adjustable at 7 stages/
100-240 mm. To do this, unscrew the screws of
the footrests on the side using an SW 5 Allen key.
Select the appropriate height and tighten the
screws of the footrest. Be sure the screw is
securely seated.
10.5 Folding away the footrests
Next swivel the footplates upwards and lift the
footrests. The footrests can now be swivelled back
to the side.
10.6 Removing the footrests
Lift up the footrests approx. 100 mm and turn them
outwards 90°. Now you can lift the footrests up and
remove them.
10.7 Removing the shower / commode seat
The seat can be removed from its receptacles for
the purpose of cleaning or exchanging simply by
pulling it up.
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.
10.9 Operation parking brake
The parking brake on the wheel 24 "is achieved by
pulling (1) of the lever to the rear.
Pressing the lever (2) forward, the wheel is braked.
Press the lever all the way!
If the braking effect is not sufficient, or it
diminishes over time due to wear, then it is
necessary to adjust the brakes.
10.10 Setting the parking brake
Press the lever (1) all the way back. Slightly loose
the Allen screws (2) of the parking brake with a
wrench (A/F 5 mm). Push the parking brake to
about 25 mm in front of the wheel profile and
tighten the screws.
Check the operation of the parking brake by
pushing the lever forward. If the braking effect is
not sufficient, re-adjust (reduce or enlarge the
distance).
The individual setting and re-adjustment of
the parking brake must be carried out by a
qualified dealer. This also relates to the
change, renovation or repair of a parking
brake.
10.11 Tip-over protection
In order to overcome objects, the patient-propelled
chair can be tipped back. In doing so, the front
wheels are lifted up from the ground, thus allowing
an obstacle to be overcome.
Firmly place both hands on the backrest and tip
the chair back until the fixed legs almost reach the
floor. By pulling the clip out, the anti-tip tube can
be removed.
Min.
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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
Footplate
cannot be
flipped
Deposit build-up
in the hinge,
jamming
Clean,
check screw
connection
Brake lock
does not brake
Generally
defective
See Section
Maintenance!
Wheel turns
with difficulty
Deposits, build-
up
Clean
Wheel does
not turn
Generally
defective
See Section
maintenance!
Wheel is no
longer round
Wheel is
unevenly worn
See Section
maintenance!
Chair frame
too unstable
Screws are
loose
Tighten the
frame screws
and the wheel
units
Castor wheels
are bent
Crashed into
obstacles
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
and the MPBetreibV).
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.
For documenting maintenance, REBOTEC
supplies a Maintenance Report –Chairs.
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.