Schuchmann MADITA MAXI User manual

User Manual
MADITA MAXI
the proven, solid therapy chair

Dear Customer,
We would like to thank you for having placed your trust in our product.
We advise you to read through this manual carefully before attempting to
use it the first time. Please make sure that each person and any carer who
uses this product is also aware of the contents in this manual and follows
the instructions each time they use the product.
We reserve the right to make technical alterations at any time.
Please retain these instructions with the product, keeping them safely for
future reference.
Yours Schuchmann Team

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Contents Page
1. Preparation before use
1.1 Transport...........................................................................................................2
1.2 Safety instructions before use...........................................................................2
1.3 Disposal of packaging material.........................................................................2
1.4 Storing the user manual....................................................................................2
2. Product description
2.1 Materials........................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Areas of application, intended use....................................................................2
2.3 Not intended use / warnings............................................................................. 3
2.4 Equipment basic model.....................................................................................3
2.5 List of accessory................................................................................................4
2.6 Product overview...............................................................................................4
2.7 General settings
2.7.1 Steering castors....................................................................................5
2.7.2 Seat angle.............................................................................................5
2.7.3 Seat height............................................................................................6
2.7.4 Backrest angle...................................................................................... 6
2.7.5 Seat depth.............................................................................................7
2.7.6 Backrest height..................................................................................... 7
2.7.7 Armrests................................................................................................7
3. Accessory
3.1 Headrest........................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Side support pads.............................................................................................8
3.3 Hip support pads (seat width)........................................................................... 8
3.4 Footrest.............................................................................................................9
3.5 Removable footrest...........................................................................................9
3.6 Communication tray.......................................................................................... 9
3.7 Knee abduction wedge................................................................................... 10
3.8 Wheelbase extension......................................................................................10
4. Maintenance and care
4.1 Care................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Maintenance................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Spare parts..................................................................................................... 10
5. Technical data.......................................................................................................11
6. Warranty................................................................................................................12
7. Identification
7.1 EC declaration of conformity...........................................................................13
7.2 Serial number / date of production..................................................................14
7.3 Product versions............................................................................................. 14
7.4 Date of issue of this document........................................................................14
7.5 Name and address of manufacturer, specialist dealer....................................14

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1. Preparation before use
1.1 Transport
Please check the product on receipt for completeness, accuracy and pay attention
for possible damages.
Check your order in the presence of the supplier.
If your order is damaged, please initiate an inventory (statement of the defects)
in the presence of the supplier. Please send a written complaint to your specialist
dealer.
2.2 Areas of application, intended use
MADITA MAXI is designed for youth and adults, who have not the capability of
sitting upright or standing unassisted. A limited posture makes it not necessary
to sit in a seat shell constantly and therefore MADITA MAXI is the ideal chair for
everyday life. It is also suitable in the geriatric sector and enables a coverage up to
a max. load of 120 kg.
2. Product description
2.1 Materials
Main frame is made out of steel, corrosion-free and powder-coated. Covers are
removable and washable.
1.4 Storing the user manual
Please save this product manual. Additional copies are available at
www.schuchmann-reha.com.
1.3 Disposal of packaging material
Please help to dispose of packaging material to support a sustainable recycling.
Don‘t leave packaging material unattended due to possible safety hazards.
1.2 Safety instructions before use
Correct use of MADITA MAXI requires an prior instruction of the caregiver.
Thoroughly read and understand the information of this product manual before
attempting to use this product.

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CAUTION!
2.3 Not intended use / warnings
• MADITA MAXI should only be used by one youth/adult at the same time.
• Never leave person unattended.
• Correct use of MADITA MAXI requires an prior instruction of the caregiver.
• Max. load of 120 kg should not be exceeded.
• Never use MADITA MAXI if any part is faulty, worn out or missing.
• Do not place the chair near an open fire or other sources of strong heat, such
as electric bar fires, gas fires etc. due to the risk of fire.
• Do not use any accessories or replacement parts not manufactured by
Schuchmann, because this may affect the person‘s safety.
• Do not use the chair unless all components are correctly fitted and adjusted.
• Always use the chair on a level and stable surface.
• MADITA MAXI is not suitable for the transport of persons.
• When lifting, stand laterally to the chair and take the front and rear of the
seating surface to lift the chair safely.
• Always make sure that all moving parts are tied up.
2.4 Equipment basic model
• anatomical formed seat and cover
• adjustable seat height and seat angle
• individual adjustable and anatomical formed backrest
• push handle
• width-, height- and angle-adjustable armrests with extra wide surface
• 4 double castors 100 mm, 2 with wheel stop
• frame colour: white aluminium (silver)

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2.5 List of accessory
• standard headrest – padded,
height adjustable
• headrest with directional control –
padded, height and angle adjustable
• shell-shaped headrest – padded,
height and angle adjustable
• side support pads
• hip support pads
• abduction wedge
• communication tray
• incontinence coating for the
seating area
• pluggable wheelbase extension
• wooden footrest
• pluggable footrest
• correction aids
side support pads
2.6 Product overview
pluggable footrest
standard headrest
backrest
push handle
width-, height- and angle-
adjustable armrests
hip support pads
double castors
double castors with
wheel stop
anatomical formed
seat and cover
foot pedal for angle
adjustment
base frame
angle adjustment backrest

2.7.2 Adjustment of seat angle
Seat angle adjustment is assisted by two gas springs. To adjust the seat angle,
operate the foot pedal and with slight assistance the seat can be moved into the
active or passive position.
To prevent unwanted movement the foot pedal can be locked in position, by means
of the locking pin which is to be found on the inner side of the foot pedal. Turn the
locking pin until it latches (slight movement of the foot pedal will help to latch it). To
unlock the pin, pull it out and rotate it for a quarter turn.
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2.7 General settings
2.7.1 Locking the steering castors
Please leave basically the brakes on to make
sure that the therapy chair does not roll
unintentionally.
Brakes only operate correctly on even
surfaces!

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2.7.4 Adjustment of backrest angle
The angle of the backrest can be adjusted by
operating the clamp handle (A) on the right side
of the chair.
A
In addition, the backrest can be adjusted in a
certain angle, which is also useful for heavy
strain. This is being achieved by mounting the
screws (B) in the desired position of the hole
pattern on both sides.
Please retighten the clamp handle
when adjusted!
B
This adjustment should only be done
by a specialist dealer!
2.7.3 Adjustment of seat height
MADITA MAXI can be adjusted up to 12 cm in
height, delivery takes place in lowest setting.
Operate the crank (A) underneath the base frame
to change the height. A
B
In addition, both gas springs must be readjusted
in the height. This is being achieved by dismant-
ling the screws at the lower end of both gas
springs and changing those positions within the
hole pattern (B).

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2.7.7 Adjustment of armrests
Armrestsareangle-,height-andwidth-adjustable.
Unscrew the clamp handle (A) at the side of the
arm rest to adjust the angle. Bring the armrest
into the desired position and retighten the clamp
handle again.
Unsrcew the twist grip (B) at the side of the arm
rest to adjust the height. Bring the armrest into
the desired position and retighten the twist grip
again.
Unscrew the nuts (C) underneath the seat to
adjust the width. Bring the armrest into the desi-
red position and retighten the nuts again.
Please retighten all bolted
connections when adjusted!
A
B
C
2.7.5 Adjustment of seat depth
Seat depth can be adjusted after loosening the
two grub screws on both sides of the chair.
Please retighten the grub screws after
adjustment!
2.7.6 Adjustment of backrest height
To adjust the height of the backrest, the two twist
grips on the back of the backrest should be loo-
sened.
Please retighten the twist grips after
adjustment!

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3.3 Hip support pads (seat width)
After loosening the cylindrical head bolts (A), the
angle and width of the hip support pads can be
adjusted (seat width).
The height of the hip support pads can be
adjusted by loosening the two screws (B).
A
B
C
In addition to the height adjustment, hip support
pads can be mounted in different heights to the
armrest (C).
Please retighten all screws when
adjusted!
3. Accessory
3.1 Headrest
The headrest is height adjustable. Loosen all four
nuts on the back of the backrest and bring the
headrest into the desired position.
Please retighten all nuts when
adjusted!
3.2 Side support pads
Side support pads are height- and width-
adjustable. Loosen the screws on the back of the
backrest and bring the side support pads into the
desired position.
Please retighten all screws when
adjusted!

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3.6 Communication tray
Put the communication tray on the left side into
the socket next to the armrest (A) and fasten the
wing bolt (B).
Height can be altered by means of adjusting the
armrests (see item 2.7.7). A
B
For easy access or exit, fold the communication
tray upwards.
3.4 Footrest
The knee angle adjustment has a snap-lock joint
which allows an adjustment in small steps. Both
twist grips must be loosened to adjust the angle.
Please loosen the grub screws (B) on the back of
the footrest to adjust the height.
A
B
Please retighten all bolted
connections when adjusted!
3.5 Removable footplate
The removable footplate is easy to fit and
ensures comfortable transfers within premises.
Just pull both snap locks (A) to remove the foot-
plate. Please plug first the rear socket (B) in the
base frame, when positioning the footplate and
make sure the snap locks latches.
B
A

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4. Maintenance and care
4.1 Care
Wipe all frame elements with a sponge or clean damp cloth. The fabric can be
removed and washed at 30°. Please do not tumble dry and use any abrasive
detergents.
4.3 Spare parts
Please refer to your specialist dealer for any spare parts (see item 7.5) and mention
the serial number.
4.2 Maintenance
A visual inspection is recommended daily. Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks,
loose parts, missing parts and/or malfunctions. Remove the product from service
when any condition develops that might make operation unsafe. Please refer to
your specialist dealer for any failure or malfunction (see item 7.5).
3.7 Knee abduction wedge
Loosen the wing bolt (A) to adjust the knee ab-
duction wedge in the height. For depth adjust-
ment loosen wing bolt (B) underneath the seat.
AB
Please retighten all bolted
connections when adjusted!
3.8 Wheelbase extension
The wheelbase extension serves to ensure sta-
bility even for larger seating systems and back-
wards tilted seat angle.
Wheelbase extension is not
adjustable!

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5. Technical data
Measurements in cm
ASeat depth 36 - 47
BSeat width 34 - 44
C* Height of low backrest 40
C* Height of high backrest 48
C** Height of low backrest 48
C** Height of high backrest 56
ESeat height 45 - 57
GTotal width 66
HTotal length 87
Seat angle (-)5° - 30°
Backrest angle (-)5° - 25°
Max. load (kg) 120
Weight (kg) 26
* made from 3mm aluminium sheet
** made from 4mm aluminium sheet

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6. Warranty
1. Defects must be reported within 1 week after delivery in written form,
otherwise the goods are considered to be accepted.
2. All faulty parts will be replaced at no charge, unless there is a material or
constructions fault.
3. Repairs are just to be carried out by authorised specialist dealers or the
manufacturer.
4. If the product has been fitted with any accessories that have not been
supplied by Schuchmann, the warranty shall lapse.
5. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by components and
spare parts, which are not released by the manufacturer.
6. The result of incorrect handling, natural wear, excessive stress or violent
damage of the product shall not be covered by the guarantee.
7. Warranty lapses, if modifications or design changes have been done by
unauthorised persons.
8. Custom-made products are not returnable.
9. We reserve the right to change our designs and materials relating to the
state of the art and common product development.

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7. Identification
7.1 EC declaration of conformity
Company Schuchmann GmbH & Co.KG
Dütestr. 3
D-49205 Hasbergen
Fon: +49(0)54 05 / 909-0
Fax: [phone] / 909-109
declares in sole responsibility, that the below mentioned product of class 1
medical devices
„MADITA MAXI“ - the proven, solid therapy chair
Art.-No.: 30 03 000
complies with the requirements of the below listed directives and standards:
• EU Directive 93/42/EEC for medical products
• EN 12182 - Technical aids for disabled persons
• EN ISO 14971 - Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical
devices
• DIN EN 10993 - Biological evaluation of medical devices
This EC declaration of conformity applies only to products with the above
mentioned article number.
Date 24.06.2011
Signature ________________________
Name Torsten Schuchmann
Function Safety officer for medical devices

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7.2 Serial number / date of production
This product was delivered by:
7.3 Product versions
The proven and solid therapy chair MADITA MAXI is available in one size and can
be supplemented by optional accessories (see item 3).
7.4 Date of issue of this document
User manual MADITA MAXI - Revision A; Issued 06.2011
7.5 Name and address of manufacturer, specialist dealer
This product was produced by:
Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KG
Dütestraße 3 · 49205 Hasbergen
Fon. +49 (0)5405/909-0 · Fax [phone]
www.schuchmann-reha.de · [email protected]
The date of production can be deduced as marked (month / year) out of the
serial number.
month year
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