Ruck PODOLOGSTOOL BIOSWING User manual

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Copyright
© 2016 Hellmut Ruck GmbH. All rights reserved. This document must not be copied, edited,
reproduced or translated without the prior written permission of Hellmut Ruck GmbH.

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Congratulations on the purchase of a PODOLOG®STOOL BIOSWING.
You are making an appreciable contribution to sitting ergonomically and you are supporting
your back muscles in a particularly effective manner. The BIOSWING system is a unique
technology. Movable toward all sides, with controlled damping and dynamically reflecting the
body’s energy. Continuous micro-impulses influence the postural muscles and encourage an
active sense of equilibrium. This results in improved concentration and higher performance
throughout the working day.
In order to use all settings optimally, please read these operating instructions.
Kind regards, HELLMUT RUCK GmbH

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CONTENTS
Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 6–7
SAFETY NOTE 8
OPERATION
SEAT HEIGHT 8
SEAT TILT 9
SEAT DEPTH 10
BACKREST 11
BACKREST TILT (VarioBackMatic) 12–13
DISINFECTION, CLEANING AND CARE 14–15
REPLACING CUSHIONS 16
MAINTENANCE 17
SPARE PARTS 17
DISPOSAL 17
WARRANTY 18
TECHNICAL DATA 19

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DECLARATION RELATING TO THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hellmut Ruck GmbH reserves all rights to modify and supplement these operating instruc-
tions. Hellmut Ruck GmbH has taken great care to keep these instructions free of inaccura-
cies and omissions. Please contact us if you find mistakes or inaccuracies. However, Hellmut
Ruck GmbH assumes no liability for mistakes in these operating instructions or consequential
damage resulting from the provision of these operating instructions or their application when
using the product.
These operating instructions must not be disseminated or supplemented without the express
approval of Hellmut Ruck GmbH.
This symbol identifies a potential point of danger for people or for the device
itself. It must be strictly complied with.
This symbol identifies useful advice. Additional information about the product
and how to use it is provided here.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Check that the delivery is complete.
1 treatment chair
1 set of operating instructions
PACKAGING
The packaging has been designed to protect the product while in transit. The materials used
have been selected with due regard for environmental issues and with recycling in mind.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.2
1.1
1.1 SEAT TILT
1.2 SEAT HEIGHT
1.3 BACKREST HEIGHT
1.3
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3
5
6
7
4
Max.
125 kg

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.4 BACKREST TILT (VarioBackMatic)
1.5 SEAT DEPTH
1.6 BACKREST TILT PRESSURE
1.6
1.4
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SAFETY NOTE | OPERATION
Use the PODOLOG® STOOL BIOSWING exclusively for seating purposes accord-
ing to the intended use. Never step onto a swivel chair!
SEAT HEIGHT
The angle of the thigh and calf should range from a right angle to a slightly open
angle. The seat height should be set at the level of the hollow of the knee. Both feet
should be make contact with the floor across their entire length.
LOWERING SEATING SURFACE
Pull the control handle upward while seated and release at the desired position. Pay atten-
tion to the risk of getting caught between the base and the seat workings when lowering the
seating surface.
RAISING SEATING SURFACE
Take pressure off the seat, pull the control handle upwards, and release at the desired posi-
tion.

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OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE SEAT TILT
To support the physiologically correct pelvic tilt, you can adjust the seating surface either with
permanent contact or at any tilt. The tilt ensures the desired straightening of the spine in its
natural double-S position.
SEAT TILT WITH PERMANENT CONTACT
While seated, push the control handle forward and then down. The seating surface tilts in
accordance with the shifting body weight and calf position. Deactivate it by pulling the control
handle upwards.
INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEAT TILT
While seated, press the control handle forward and determine the desired tilt by shifting your
weight/thigh position, and then release the control handle.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH
With the seat depth adjustment, you can optimally adjust the seating surface to your thigh.
Note that the seat front edge is about 3 finger widths from the hollow of the knee.
INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEATING SURFACE
While seated, pull the control handle up and simultaneously change the seat depth by push-
ing the seat cushion forward or backward.
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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE BACKREST
You can adjust the backrest individually to your height. While seated, use both hands to reach
backwards and raise or lower the backrest to the desired height by sliding it. Please note: The
backrest can only be slid down when it is in the highest position.
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BACKREST TILT
The backrest adjustment enables stepless tilting. This can be fixed or follow your movements
with the permanent function. In this way you promote dynamic seating behaviour in particular.
For the permanent function, pull the control handle upwards while seated – the backrest fol-
lows your movements. If you release the lever, the backrest tilt is fixed. If you press the control
handle up and back, permanent contact is continuously activated.
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VARIOBACKMATIC (BACKREST TILT/PRESSURE)
VarioBackMatic is the stepless back pressure adjustment for optimised seating. Try to choose
the setting so that you never have the feeling of using a great amount of force when you
lean back. While seated, pull the control handle up. The backrest follows your movements.
Release the lever and the backrest is fixed in its tilt. You can activate permanent contact by
pulling the control handle up and pushing it backwards. You can activate back pressure
by pulling the control handle up while seated and pushing it backwards. The backrest can
be moved in the tilt. Turn the hand wheel toward the front right under the seat clockwise to
increase the back pressure; turning it anti-clockwise decreases it.
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CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Danger of damage due to incorrect care of artificial leather, plastics and wood
surfaces!
For protective cleaning of the surfaces, use a soft cotton cloth that is also suitable for wooden
surfaces. Caution: Cleaning cloths with plastic fibres can have an abrasive effect, and conse-
quently they can damage the surface.
Take great care in ensuring that the cleaning utensils used are clean. If mineral contaminants
such as grains of sand or dust are embedded in the cleaning agents, this can destroy the
surface.
Do not use any concentrated disinfectants, solvents, cleaning agents or liquids that contain
alcohol (> 50 % alcohol component).
Do not use spray disinfectants.
Do not use any scouring agents, such as abrasive cleaners, cleaning sponges or similar items
that may contain abrasive particles.
Residues of leaked fluids must be removed from the surface immediately with a soft cloth.
Over time, traces of use can appear on the surfaces. These are more or less noticeable
depending on light incidence. They do not constitute a lessening of utility, but rather, as is the
case with all surfaces over the long term due to the wear involved in the daily routine of the
medical practice, they cannot be avoided.
Spots or stains caused by liquids that may corrode the surface (such as propolis, tea tree
oil, cleaners that contain chlorine or similar substances) are categorically excluded from the
warranty.
Danger due to disease transmission!
Insufficient disinfection can result in transmission of disease. Always comply with the require-
ments of the responsible national body for hygiene and disinfection. Use the RUCK®disin-
fection cloths – alcohol-free (art. no. 29428) – do not use any spray disinfectants. It must be
possible to effectively evaporate surface disinfectants before the next treatment; allow surface
disinfectants to thoroughly dry as specified by the manufacturer, but do not wipe surfaces
dry.

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CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Differences in the wood grain pattern
For the “walnut” wood veneer, the surface can vary in colour and wood grain pattern from
chair to chair. This is not grounds for a complaint, but rather an expression of the naturalness
and uniqueness of the real wood veneer used.
Cushion discolouration due to articles of clothing
Clothing, such as jeans, can cause discolouration of the cushion surfaces. If possible you
should attempt to remove discolouration residues with a soft cloth and the RUCK®plastic
cleaner (art. no. 10355). RUCK recommends that you use disposable plastic covers wherever
possible. After cleaning and disinfection, surface disinfectants must be allowed to effectively
evaporate before the next treatment; i.e. allow surface disinfectants to thoroughly dry as speci-
fied by the manufacturer, but do not wipe surfaces dry.

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REPLACING CUSHIONS
REPLACING CUSHIONS
1 2 3
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1.
2.
Disassembly
Assembly
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1.
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2.
1 2 3
RECOMMENDATION FOR CUSHION REPLACEMENT
Because the cushions of the treatment chairs
are constantly subjected to significant stress, we
recommend replacement after approx. three years (with normal use).
As shown in the illustrations below, the cushions of the treatment chair can be replaced individ-
ually.

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MAINTENANCE | SPARE PARTS | DISPOSAL
MAINTENANCE
Your PODOLOG®STOOL BIOSWING is maintenance-free during normal use.
GAS-PRESSURISED SPRINGS
Replacement and work in the area of the gas-pressurised springs for height adjust-
ment may only be carried out by trained specialists. Do not heat or open gas-pres-
surised springs by force.
CASTORS
For your safety, the PODOLOG®STOOL BIOSWING is equipped in series with self-braking
castors to impede movement in the unloaded state. When you change the floor covering,
make sure to choose the correct castors. When used on soft floors (such as carpet), the chair
should be equipped with hard castors. The hard castors are monochromatic. When used on
hard floors (such as parquet, tiles, linoleum), the chair should be equipped with soft castors.
The soft castors are dichromatic, that is, the tread has a different colour.
If you have any questions, please also contact our RUCK SERVICE department
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Art. no. 9705101 Soft castor set – for hard floors
Art. no. 9705102 Hard castor set – for soft floors
Art. no. 97100XX Cushion set for PODOLOG®STOOL Bioswing
Available in the colours turquoise (01), slate (02), mocha (03), sand (04),
white (05), bamboo (06), mint (07), Baltic (08), orchid (09) and mango (10).
Please contact RUCK SERVICE for more spare parts.
SPARE PARTS
PLEASE NOTE!
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Incorrect disposal endangers our environment.
>>> The PODOLOG® STOOL BIOSWING must be disposed of through available
return and collection systems at the end of its service life!
DISPOSAL

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WARRANTY
WARRANTY
The product comes with a 2-year warranty. Normal wear of surfaces, castors, etc., and other
moving parts is excluded from the warranty.
The warranty runs from the date of purchase when the product was first bought.
The date of purchase must be confirmed by the sales receipt. Within the scope of the warran-
ty, HELLMUT RUCK GMBH will, at no charge, either repair or replace the defective products
– at RUCK’s discretion. The prerequisite is carriage-paid shipment of the defective product
together with the purchase receipt. The local agent is responsible for claims made outside of
Germany. In case of doubt, please check with RUCK before returning the device.
The warranty becomes null and void if we find that the problem was caused by improper or
incorrect installation or usage, by non-observance of the operating instructions, by external
intervention or as a result of an unauthorised repair or modification.
The guarantee is limited to repair or replacement of the product. Further liability (loss of rev-
enue or earnings in particular) is excluded. However, if it transpires that it is a problem that is
not covered by the terms of the warranty or that the period of the guarantee has elapsed, any
costs for inspection and repair must be borne by the customer.
We reserve the right to changes and deviations from the technical design.

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TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA
Seat height with “short” gas-pressurised spring: 48–61 cm
Seating surface (W/D): 41/40 cm
Backrest surface (W/H): 40/49 cm
Castors: Easy-roll castors for hard floors
Base, aluminium diameter: Aluminium base
Special benefits: Bioswing seat workings, seat depth adjust-
ment of 5 cm
Seat tilt: 8°
Backrest height adjustment: 8 cm

HELLMUT RUCK GmbH
Daimlerstrasse 23
D-75305 Neuenbürg, Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
web www.hellmut-ruck.de