SORG Tilty vario User manual

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2019-08-16 Unique people, unique solutions
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Unique people, unique solutions
Tilty Vario
Instructions for use Tilty Vario
Instructions for use

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Imprint
SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH + Co. KG
Benzstrasse 3-5
68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhausen / Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Web www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de
Revision status
2019-08-15
Technical status
Technical changes and misprints reserved. The
pictures in this Instructions for use can dier
from the actual equipment components. How-
ever, a corresponding conduction is possible.
Copyright
All texts, pictures and graphics underlie copy-
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publishing, editing and translating, remain
reserved. © by SORG Rollstuhltechnik
GmbH+Co. KG Benzstraße 3-5, 68794 Ober-
hausen-Rheinhausen / Germany.
Our terms and conditions can be found
on our order forms and at www.sorgroll-
stuhltechnik.de/impressum

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1 Wheelchair overview 5
2 General information 6
2.1 Preface 6
2.2 General information regarding instruc-
tions for use 6
2.2.1 Signs and symbols 7
2.2.2 Intended purpose 8
2.2.3 Indication 8
2.2.4 Contraindication 9
2.3 General safety information 9
2.3.1 Loading and transport without
occupants 11
2.3.2 Transport of the wheelchair with
passengers in motor vehicle 11
2.3.3 Other important information 13
3 Handling 16
3.1 Handling driving wheel 16
3.1.1
General information regarding wheels 16
3.1.2 Tyre ination pressure 16
3.1.3 Quick-release axles 16
3.1.4 Double hand rim-wheels 17
3.2 Handling swivel caster 18
3.2.1 General information regarding
swivel casters 18
3.2.2 Caster track lock 18
3.3 Handling seat and back 19
3.3.1 General information regarding backs 19
3.3.2 (Seating unit) tilt mechanism 19
3.3.3 Back with gas pressure spring 20
3.3.4 Back with raster 23
3.3.5 Back extension 24
3.4 Handling pushing aid 25
3.4.1 General information regarding
pushing aids 25
3.4.2 Push bail 26
3.5 Handling leg support 28
3.5.1 General information regarding
leg supports 28
3.5.2 Foldable footrest with
locking mechanism 29
3.5.3 Standard leg support 29
3.5.4 Leg supports that can be elevated,
divided or be brought into one piece 30
3.5.5 Calf rest 30
3.6 Handling brake 31
3.6.1 General information regarding
brakes 31
3.6.2 Wheel lock 31
3.6.3 Drum brake 32
3.6.4 Reverse-roll locking 32
3.7 Handling anti-tipper 33
3.7.1 General information regarding
anti-tipper 33
3.8 Handling therapy table 34
3.8.1 General information regarding
therapy table 34
3.9 Handling arm pad 35
3.9.1 General information regarding
arm pad 35
3.10 Handling headrest 37
3.10.1 General information regarding
headrest 37
3.11 Handling abduction wedge 38
3.11.1 General information regarding
abduction wedge 38
3.12 Handling lateral truss pad 38
3.12.1 General information regarding
lateral truss pad 38
3.13 Handling one-hand steering aid 39
3.13.1 General information regarding
one-hand steering aid 39
3.14 Handling steering & pushing aid 41
3.14.1 General information regarding
steering and pushing aids 41
4 Repairs and maintenance 42
4.1 Repairs 42
4.2 Spare parts 42
4.3 Maintenance 42
4.4 Disinfection 42
4.5 Storage 42
4.6 Reinstatement 43
4.7 Disposal 43
4.8 Maintenance/ inspection 43
5 Technical data 45
5.1 Data and measurements 45
5.2 Meaning of labels 46
5.3 Declaration of conformity 46
6 Verication of yearly inspection 47
Table of Content

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1 Wheelchair overview
1Push bail, angle adjustable
2Firm curved back plate, angle
adjustable
3Arm pad
4Side guard
5Anatomic moulded seat part
6Frame
7Footrest
8Caster fork
9Swivel caster
10 Control element for knee lever
brake
11 Brake pressing bolt
12 Axle plate
13 Drum brake hub with
quick-release axle
14 Anti-tipper
15 Driving wheel
16 Handrim
17 Drum brake operating lever
18 Frame cross beam
19 Plug bolt for locking
the back-gas pressure spring
20 Gas pressure spring for
back angle-adjustment
21 Eccentric clamp for
height adjustment of the
push bail
22 (Seating unit) tilt mechanism
tripping lever
23 Drum brake operating lever
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8
9
23
22
21
20
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2 General information
2.2 General information regarding instructions for use
These instructions for use contain safety information and handling instructions that are neces-
sary for the correct use of the product.
All settings, adjustments and repairs beyond the scope of these instructions for use, and the
annual inspection, must be carried out by a qualied specialist dealer.
You can find more information about this in our service record, which can be accessed at
www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de
The user and specialist dealer must have read and understood these instructions before com-
missioning. These instructions for use cover all equipment variants of the product. Have your
consultant instruct you on the safe handling of the wheelchair and your individual equipment
variants on level ground and with the support of an accompanying person.
Those with impaired vision can nd these instructions for use on our website www.sorgroll
stuhltechnik.de as PDF and audio les.
Please contact your specialist dealer or our team if you have any questions or comments
([phone]).
Keep these instructions for use in a safe place. All annual inspections carried out must be
documented by the specialist dealer.
2.1 Preface
A warm welcome to the SORG family – many thanks for the trust you have placed in us and for
choosing our product.
This wheelchair has been individually tailored to meet your specic requirements.
You will nd the usage and adjustment instructions below so that you can use
the wheelchair in everyday life without tools. Please observe these instructions and handle the
wheelchair carefully so that you can enjoy it for as long as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this or any other product.
We hope you enjoy using your SORG product.
Your SORG team

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2.2.1 Signs and Symbols
ATTENTION! Warnings for per-
sonal Safety aspects that are of
the utmost importance.
CORRECT safety adjustment/ use
INCORRECT adjustment /use
NOT ALLOWED
References to additional/ con-
tinuing reading.
Setting or adjusting the angle
open/close
Turn clockwise
Turn
counterclockwise
steps to be done
at the same time
steps to be done after each other
Steps to be taken on
both sides
USE
(A); (B)
1. 1.
1. 2.
;
2x
push/ pull/ insert/ move/ remove
Push in specic direction
important detail
correct or proper use/setting
incorrect or improper use/setting
reference from text to detail
View
view from top
view from the side
view from the bottom
view from the front
view from the back
fasten parts
remove parts

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8
km/h
2.2.2 Intended purpose
The Tilty Vario is a growable active wheelchair with a tilting function for children, young people
and adults intended for indoor and outdoor use.
The wheelchair is designed solely for the transport of the person for whom it has been specially
adapted by a qualied specialist dealer.
Parents or authorised guardians must ensure that the information in the instructions for use is
followed for children or persons with impaired capacities.
The safest possible use of the aid is only possible on level, rm and dry ground with the anti
tipper activated and with the help of an accompanying person.
Any use beyond this entails taking a variety of risks for which only the user themselves can
take responsibility. This requires sucient competence in identifying and avoiding hazards and
safe handling of the aid by the user! An increased hazard potential must be taken into account,
especially in wet conditions, ice, loose ground, slopes, obstacles, close proximity to water, road
trac, narrow spaces, etc.
Only use the wheelchair for its intended purpose. Any improper use of the product
involves considerable risks and will invalidate product liability.
The large variety of combinations for seat and wheel position means that settings
can be made that are outside the safety and application range.
2.2.3 Indication
Use is suitable for the following, among others:
• in all forms of therapy for alternating placement and positioning,
• for stimulation/strengthening of the complete metabolism, the vegetative nervous sys-
tem and/or the complete cardiovascular system,
• for activation, preservation and development of the entire tonicity or individual muscle
groups,
• for the development/strengthening of the entire skeleton,
• for slowing down or restricting of scoliotic developments,
• for slowing down or restricting of atrophic or dystrophic modications of the mus
culature,
• for stimulation/strengthening of sensitive integration (perception or vestibular stimulation),
• for all forms of paresis and/or neuromuscular conditions,
• for rehabilitation after serious (craniocerebral) trauma,
• for all forms of therapy in relation to cerebral dominance

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-10 to + 41°C
30 - 70%
x y
Do not use the footrest(s) for getting in
and out of the wheelchair. The wheelchair
might tilt forward.
x >700 mm
y > x + 50 mm
!
2.3 General safety information
Before each use, check:
• the frame, back tubes, add-on parts and accessories for visible damage, bending, cracks
or missing or loose screws,
• the wheels and quick-release axles for tightness,
• that the ination pressure and tyre tread are sucient,
• that the brakes are working properly,
• that the angle adjustment elements/ eccentric clamps are secure,
• that the seat plate/ back/ footrest are tightly locked,
• that the anti-tipper/seat and back belts are functioning correctly,
• that all previously dismantled components have been reconnected and rmly locked.
There is a risk of injury (e.g. due to crushing) from all rotating, swivelling or foldable com-
ponents, even during adjustment and repair work and during transport.
Danger of tipping over and overturning
Occupants must only get in and out of the wheelchair with the wheel lock and anti-tipper engaged.
2.2.4 Contraindication
Active use is unsuitable for:
• serious perception and balance disorders, impaired vision
• loss of limbs on both arms,
• joint contractures/joint damage on both arms,
• inability to sit,
We accept no liability for damage to persons or objects resulting from the circumstances
described above.
The risks listed as examples below may occur when dismantling the following parts/
accessories:
• Footrest: legs jammed during transport
• Headrest: loss or missing during transport
• Arm rests: loss during transport
• Seat shell back guide: loss or misalignment of the seat shell during transport possible
• Push bail: loss or missing pushing option during transport

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max 7°
90°
Only negotiate stairs with the help of experienced assistants. The anti-tipper must be
deactivated when doing so. The wheelchair must always be carried by the frame only, never
by the seat shell, the extendable push handle(s), push bail, handle bar, leg supports and/or the
footrest(s)!
We strongly recommend the use of the
anti-tipper.
The anti-tipper must be deactivated
when moving down over edges.

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2.3.1 Loading and transport without occupants
Make sure that the packing size you require is suitable and secure the wheelchair and all dis-
mantled components with sucient load securing. The wheelchair is suitable for transport (land/
air) in principle. Inform yourself about suitable load securing precautions before transport.
Carrying points:
• Frame tubes, rear l/r
• Frame tubes, front l/r
• But not on the footrests.
2.3.2 Transport of the wheelchair with passengers in a motor vehicle
The characteristics of wheelchairs mean that they can never achieve the stable properties
of a xed seating system in a vehicle. Wherever possible, we recommend using a xed vehicle
seat to transport a person in a motor vehicle.
Only wheelchairs that have successfully passed a crash test in accordance with
ISO 7176-19 may be used as seats in motor vehicles. Successfully tested seat shell-
underframes and wheelchairs are provided with the symbol for the attachment point
on the axed nameplate.
The Tilty Vario has been successfully tested in accordance with ISO 7176-19 and
is therefore approved for use as a seat in a motor vehicle provided that it is t-
ted with the necessary restraint systems.
Please check whether your wheelchair is custom-made because it may not be
suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. If this is the case, the symbol for the
attachment point will be missing from the nameplate and the wheelchair will be
marked with a warning, represented by the crossed-out symbol for the attachment
point.
More information can be found in the crash test brochure at www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de/
downloadportal.
We can recommend the following manufacturers of restraint systems:
• SORG restraining eyelets on wheelchairs
• AMF-BRUNS GmbH & Co.KG
• Q‘Straint Europe
90°
90°
max 7°/ 12% max 7°/ 12%
Inclines, downward gradients and obstacles

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90°
(B)
(A)
(3)
(4)
(D)
(C)
If the wheelchair is equipped with a back angle-adjustment or tilt mechanism, the occu-
pant must sit in an upright position at a 90° back angle during transport (3).Leg supports that
can be swung up must be adjusted to the lowest position.
(2)
(1)
Attachment points/methods for transport in motor vehicles
When using the wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle, only the positions marked
with the symbol for the attachment point should be used. These can usually be found
at the back left and right (1) and at the front left and right. (2)
The wheelchair must be xed with a
4-point wheelchair restraint system anchored
to the vehicle in accordance with ISO 10542.
These may be carabiner hooks, S-shaped
hooks or plug-in fasteners. The wheelchair
restraint system must be securely fastened
and used in accordance with the user manual
of the manufacturer. (3A+B)
The user must be additionally secured
with a xed lap belt (4C) approved for trans-
port in accordance with ISO 10542 and a
vehicle-anchored shoulder belt (4D) so that
the risk of head and upper body injuries can
be minimised to the greatest extent possible.
The seat belts must not be twisted
during use, nor must they be guided over any structural components, which would keep them
away from the body. They have to be tight and rm without impairing user comfort. The lap
belt buckle must be positioned between the pelvic bones (if possible in the middle). The buck-
le tongues on the lap belt for fastening the shoulder belt should be located on the outside of
the pelvis where possible.
All belts used for transport must be regularly inspected for damage.
A headrest suitable for transport must be used.
The wheelchair must only be used as a forward facing seat in motor vehicles in accordance
with ISO 7176-19. No transport with the wheelchair facing sideways!
Immediately contact your authorised dealer after a collision to check the carriage, frame
and brakes and have any damage repaired by a specialist without delay.

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> 42°C
°C
Corrosion protection
The product has been designed with corrosion protection in mind when selecting the materials
(e.g. plastic, aluminium, stainless steel). All materials prone to corrosion are surface-treated and
are therefore protected.
The wheelchair must be dried thoroughly if it becomes wet.
2.3.3 Other important information
The wheelchair has been tested and veried for resistance to ignition of textile materi-
als in compliance with the applicable standards. Nevertheless, there is a risk of ignition of the
ameretardant textile components. Keep any sources of ignition away from the wheelchair.
The wheelchair must neither be exposed to excessive moisture nor come into contact with
salt water.
When conguring the wheelchair, pelvic restraints (lap belts as positioning aids) can be option-
ally purchased via the SORG order sheets or by ordering from the replacement parts catalogues.
Your specialist dealer will carry out the assembly.
The product may interact with electromagnetic elds (e.g. shop antitheft devices) in individual
cases. This poses no danger to the user and/or the attendant.
The wide variety of settings available means that not all limit values can be complied with in all
possible congurations in accordance with the Regulation (EU) on the technical specications for
interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and
persons with reduced mobility.
Please contact your specialist dealer or us as the manufacturer if you experience any issues with
the wheelchair. Product recalls etc. will be published on our website www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.
de. You can also nd the respective contact persons there.
Any braking devices tted to the wheelchair must be in the braked position when the
wheelchair is transported in a motor vehicle.

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Combination with products from other manufacturers
The wheelchair must only be combined with the electric auxiliary drives approved by the
manufacturer. The supplier of the auxiliary system or the authorised specialist dealer is solely
responsible for restrictions or adaptations as well as the installation itself. Please ask the manu-
facturer of the auxiliary drives for the specic requirements.
The combination of a wheelchair and an electric auxiliary drive can cause particular stress-
es that may damage the wheelchair. Only approach obstacles slowly and overcome them with
great care to ensure that little force is applied to the casters, driving wheel and wheelchair as
a whole.
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(2) After insertion, the locking ball (A) must be visibly protruding. Pull at least 1x after
each insertion to test whether the quick-release axle is engaged. It should no longer be possi-
ble to pull the wheels outwards.
3.1 Handling driving wheel
(1) (2)
(2)
(A)
1. 1.
(1)
(1)
Frictional heat is generated by braking the wheels on the handrims.
Handrim covers can stretch when exposed to heat and become detached from the handrim.
3.1.2 Tyre ination pressure
You can nd the right operating pressure on
the tyre casing - usually 3-10 bar. (1)
If the tyre is at, please contact
your specialist dealer.
3.1.3 Quick-release axles
Remove:
Insert:
3.1.1 General information regarding wheels

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3.1 Handling driving wheel
(4)
(3a)
90°
1.
2.
(1)
(3b)
(1) (2b)
(2a)
(2)
2x
2x
2x
3.1.4 Double hand rim-wheels
Insert:
Remove: Proceed accordingly in reverse order

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3.2 Handling swivel caster
Lock:
(3)
(3)
90°
(2)
1.
2.
90°
(2) 1.
2.
(1)
(1)
(1)
3.2.1 General information regarding swivel casters
Incorrectly adjusted swivel casters or excessive speed can cause the casters to utter.
Immediately slow down at the rst sign of uttering and have the swivel casters readjusted by
a specialist dealer.
3.2.2 Caster track lock
Unlock:

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3.3 Handling seat and back
Check the secure t of the back after each change.
In the case of angle-adjustable backs or (seating unit) tilt mechanisms, it is essential to
activate the anti-tipper from a setting of > 90°. The head must be supported (e.g. by a head-
rest) during back angle-adjustment or tilting.
Only activate the (seating unit) tilt mechanism or angle adjustment when stationary with
the brakes applied.
3.3.1 General information regarding back
3.3.2 (Seating unit) tilt mechanism
(1) (2)
Tilting simple gas pressure spring:
(1) (2)
Tilting double gas pressure spring:

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3.3 Handling seat and back
3.3.3 Back with gas pressure spring
Shift:
(1)
1.
1.
(2)