SORG Vector User manual

User Manual
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User Manual
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Vector
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SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH+Co.KG
Benzstraße 3-5
D-68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhausen
Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de
REVISION STATUS
Revision 03.08.2018, 07:08
TECHNICAL STATUS
Technical changes and misprints reserved. The pictures
in this user manual can – depending on the individual
equipment – differ from the actual equipment components.
However, a corresponding conduction is possible.
REHAKIND
We are a member of rehaKIND e.V.
International association
child and adolescent rehabilitation
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3-5, 68794 Oberhausen-Rheinhausen.
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published without our consent – not even in excerpts!
CERTIFICATION
We are certied according to the Quality Management
System ISO 90001:2008 under the certicate no. 12 100
20070 at TÜV SÜD.

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IMPRINT 2
REVISION STATUS 2
TECHNICAL STATUS 2
REHAKIND 2
COPYRIGHT 2
CERTIFICATION 2
Wheelchair overview 5
1 PREAMBLE 6
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.2 SIGNS AND SYMBOLS 6
1.3 INDICATION VECTOR 6
1.4 COUNTER INDICATION VECTOR 6
1.5 SPECIFICATION VECTOR 7
1.6 APPLICATION 7
1.7 RECEPTION 8
1.8 DOCUMENTATION 8
1.9 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8
1.10 ACCESSORY AND ATTACHMENT DRIVES 8
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9
2.1 GENERAL INDICATIONS 9
2.2 HANDLING 9
2.2.1 Getting in and out 9
2.2.2 Starting and slowing down 10
2.2.3 Danger of tipping and flipping over 10
2.2.4 Up and downhill 12
2.3 CHANGING SEATS INDEPENDENTLY 13
2.4 GRABBING OBJECTS 14
2.5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES 15
2.6 WHEEL LOCK 17
2.7 ANTI-TIPPER 17
2.8 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACK AND SEAT TILT 18
2.9 CASTERS 18
2.10 COMBINATION WITH ELECTRIC PUSH
AND BRAKE AIDS AND ELECTRIC ADD-ON
DRIVES 19
2.11 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING 19
2.11.1 Transport in public transportation 19
2.11.2 Transport in other vehicles 19
2.11.3 Attachment points 20
2.11 OTHER RISKS 21
3 HANDLING 22
3.1 WHEELS 22
3.1.1 Quick release axle wheels 22
3.1.2 Drum brake wheels 22
3.1.3 Double handrim 23
3.1.4 Transit safety wheels 24
3.2 CASTERS/STEERING HEAD TILT 25
3.3 LOCKING & TACK FIXATION 25
3.4 ONE-HAND STEERING 26
3.5 SPECIAL HANDRIMS 26
3.5.1 Knob handrims 26
3.5.2 Handrim covers / Maxgrepp handrims 26
3.6 SEAT AND BACK COVER 27
3.7 FIRM SEAT PLATE (SEATFIX) AND
CURVED BACK PLATE 27
3.8 PUSH HANDLES 28
3.8.1 Pull-out push handles 28
3.8.2 Push bail 29
3.9 SIDE GUARDS 29
3.10 ARMREST 29
3.11 LEG SUPPORTS 29
3.12. BRAKES 30
3.12.1 Braking while driving 30
3.11.1 Footrest/s can be elevated 30
3.11.2 Leg support with continuous footrest:
can be elevated and swings to the side 30
3.11.3 Locking the continuous footrest 30
3.12.2 Knee lever brake (wheel lock) 31
3.12.3 Drum brake as driving brake 31
3.12.4 Drum brake as wheel lock 31
3.12.5 Locking the wheel lock 31
3.12.6 Rollback blocking 31
3.13 ANTI-TIPPER 32
3.14 BACK 32
3.14.1 Setting the back angle 32
3.14.2 Adjusting the back angle 32
3.14.3 Back extension submersible 33
3.15 HEAD RESTS 33
3.16 THERAPY TABLE 34
3.17 ABDUCTION WEDGE 34
3.18 THORAX TRUSS PADS 34
3.19 TIPPING LEVER 34
3.20 CANE HOLDER 34
3.21 OUTDOOR FRONT END
(PUSH AID FOR OUTSIDE) 35
3.22 BAGGAGE HOLDER 35
3.23 PELVIC BELTS 35
4. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 37
4.1. REPAIRS 37
4.2 SPARE PARTS 37
4.3 DISPOSAL 37
4.4 TIRE CHANGE 37
4.5 MAINTENANCE 38
4.5.1 Cleaning and Care 38
4.5.2 Disinfection 38
4.5.3 Reinstatement 38
4.5.4 Storage 39
4.6 SERVICE/INSPECTION 39
4.6.1 Check list 39
4.6.2 Check list yearly inspection 39
4.6.3 Service list 40
4.7 TECHNICAL DATA 42
4.7.1 Measurements and dimensions 42
4.7.2 Meaning of labels 42
4.7.3 Measurements Vector 42
4.8 DOCUMENTATION YEARLY INSPECTION 43
4.9 RETAILER VERIFICATION 44

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Wheelchair overview
1. push handles
2. back
3. skirt guard
4. side guard
5. brake lever
6. anatomically formed seat cushion
7. brake pressing bolt
8. frame
9. foot rest (continuous)
10. caster fork
11. caster
12. driving wheel
13. handrim
14. quick release axle
1. push handles
2. back
3. side guards
4. skirt guard
5. wheel lock (knee lever brake)
6. seat
7. brake lever (here with extension)
8. brake bolt
9. frame
10. foot rest (continuous)
11. caster fork
12. caster
13. driving wheel
14. handrim
15. quick release axle
16. anti-tipper
17. eccentric clamp for extendable push
handles
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1 PREAMBLE
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The wheelchair has been built, adjusted and given to
you operable according to your individual instructions. A
qualied Technician will make any changes necessary,
should modication be needed during use.
As any other aid, a wheelchair is a technical device
that can hold risks if not properly used. This brochure
is to help you familiarize yourself with the wheelchair
and its functions.
ATTENTION
Read the following instructions and manuals
carefully.
• User manual
• Info-brochure Crash Test ISO 7176-19
ATTENTION
If the user of the wheelchair is a child or a person
with limited competence, the parents or authorized
supervisor have to make sure that they have fully
understood the handling of the wheelchair before it
is rst used.
If you have any questions your medical supply store
or our competent team is glad to assist you (+49
07254/92790).
This user manual is directed to both you and your
rehab technician. It contains instructions on the
correct adjustments of Jump to your physical situation.
1.2. SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
ATTENTION
This is how individual-related safety aspects of utmost
importance are indicated.
�INDICATION
This is how possible indications of utmost importance
are labelled.
INFORMATION
This is how INFORMATION on mounting and adjustment
work is labelled.
READ
This refers to other chapters within the brochure or to
additional material.
BOLD PRINT
Text in bold print highlights important passages or
remarks.
1.3 INDICATION VECTOR
Because of its great spectrum of sizes and its growing
possibility, Vector is suitable for a long term therapy laid
out for many years. With its wide range of equipment
components Vector can be used to support different
therapy concepts. Thus, Vector is indicated by the
following impairments (among others):
• (infantile) Cerebral Palsy
• Spina bida
• all kinds of paresis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• all kinds of muscle insufciency (atrophy
or dystrophy) as well as cardiovascular
insufciency
• amputation of the bottom limbs
• rheumatic illnesses
The following therapeutic aims can be supported by
Vector:
• Preservation,developingand/orstrengthening
of the entire muscle tonicity
• Stimulation, stabilization and/or
strengthening of metabolism and circulation
• Preservation,developingand/orstrengthening
of (auto) mobility
• Stabilizing the torso and putting it into an
upright position
• Skeletal stabilization and strengthening of the
spine
• Participation in social life (inclusion)
1.4 COUNTER INDICATION VECTOR
ATTENTION
Under the following circumstances and/or
symptoms, please consult your doctor or therapist
prior to any passive or active use of Vector:
• Users whose skin is not intact (especially
in the areas of the buttocks, back, thighs,
hands etc.) may experience dermatological
complications (pressure marks, irritations,
open traumata)
• if the user’s tonicity deregulation is very grave
• if the user’s perception is extremely impaired,
he/she may NOT actively take part in road
trafc without an accompanying person.
�INDICATION
We are NOT liable for health related and/or any other
kind of damage of people and objects occurring
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1.5 SPECIFICATION VECTOR
Vector is a light weight, versatile active wheelchair for
indoor and outdoor uses (home, school, work place,
leisure time, travel). Through its growing function it can
keep up with its users development for many years
(also in the follow up sizes).
It has three different frame shapes:
• an adducted frame
• straight frame
• abducted frame ( 6 cm wider leg support)
Vector can be used for children, adolescents and
adults starting at a seat width of 28 cm and up to a
maximum load capacity of 120 kg.
For a long term and sustainable therapeutic use,
all equipment components are compatible to the
different frame shapes and can be retrotted any time.
Its one of a kind seat support angle allows a
physiognomic ideal setting of the circumstances of the
user, impartial to the wheelbase.
In the seat-back-area Vector has various options to
position the user:
• seat and back covers/belts
• rm seat plate or rm curved back plate
• anatomical seat and back unit
• suitable for all types of seat shells (type 1-3)
Casters are offered in different styles and sizes from
4” to 7”.
Side guards are also offered in various styles from
aluminum (adjustable in height) to the removable and
inward foldable version, with or without armrest (also
height adjustable).
Footrests are also offered in both attachment
variations (inner or outer) either divided or continuous
and all can be elevated.
Furthermore, Vector has a large equipment range (see
order form).
1.6 APPLICATION
ATTENTION
The wheelchair serves solely to actively or passively
transport the person to whom the wheelchair has
been adjusted for by a qualied specialized trade.
It can be used on rm ground without any restrictions
indoors and outdoors. With suitable equipment (e.g.
outdoor front end) the wheelchair can also be used on
surfaces such as sand, cobblestones, gravel etc.
ATTENTION
The allowed load capacity (including seat shell) is
not to be exceeded.
ATTENTION
The wheelchair cannot be used in extremely wet
surroundings (shower, sauna etc.) or salt water nor
can it have excessive contact with moisture.
ATTENTION
The wheelchair must not be used as means of
transportation for goods, objects and the like.
INFORMATION
Regular maintenance and care (after chapter 4)
is necessary for the guaranteed service life of the
wheelchair.

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1.7 RECEPTION
PLEASE NOTE
DELIVERY
Each wheelchair is mounted, tested for functionality
and correctness in our works and packaged into
special cardboard boxes by our shipping experts.
FORWARDING COMPANY
For liability reasons we have to ask you to check the
wheelchair immediately after receiving it and in the
presence of the deliverer (forwarding company) for
possible damages that may have occurred during
transportation.
TRANSPORTAION DAMAGES
In case of damage, please proceed as follows:
• write a short record of the damage and review
of events, if possible include pictures clearly
showing the damage,
• get the personal information of the bearer
(driver’s license etc.),
• inform us immediately.
�INDICATION
Do not sign the notice of receipt from the forwarding
company before thoroughly checking the wheelchair
for defects.
�INDICATION
According to the valid law, damages reported late
can neither be asserted to us nor to the forwarding
company.
1.8 DOCUMENTATION
�INDICATION
Keep this user manual in a safe place. Have all work/
repairs done on your wheelchair documented by the
medical supply store in the maintenance plan. If
applicable, hand it back to your benefactor along
with the wheelchair.
�INDICATION
In the event of the wheelchair being reused, the
service book is an important source of information
for you benefactor. It provides evidence of regular
inspections which might be relevant in the event of
warranty claim.
ATTENTION
For safety reasons have all repairs done and
documented solely by a qualied specialized trade.
�INDICATION
Our general business conditions can be found on
every ofcial order form from SORG Rollstuhltechnik
and at www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de.
�INDICATION
Recalls of products etc. are publicized on our home
page www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.de. There you will
also nd the respective contact person.
1.9 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
READ
According to § 33 subparagraph 1, clause 4,
[German] SGB V, the responsibility of maintenance,
repairs and replacement lies with the benefactor.
After agreement with your benefactor, be sure to
have all safety relevant inspections, maintenance
work and if necessary repairs conducted in order to
make the wheelchair functional.
ATTENTION
Be careful with all moveable parts since there is a
RISK of crushing ngers and other body parts.
ATTENTION
The regular inspection of all safety relevant parts
on the wheelchair by a qualied rehab workshop is
the only way to prevent damages and maintain our
liability.
ATTENTION
Only original parts are to be used for all service and
maintenance work.
INFORMATION
Proceed according to the maintenance plan in chapter
4 of this user manual.
1.10 ACCESSORY AND ATTACHMENT DRIVES
ATTENTION
The addition of these accessory and attachment
drives is done by either the manufacturer or the
sanitary house and solely in their responsibility
INFORMATION
Ask the manufacturer for the respective requirements.

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL INDICATIONS
ATTENTION
The risk of injuries is on all rotatable and turnable
parts. This also goes for adjustment and repair work.
ATTENTION
The wheelchair can only be used according to its
specications. Any other use or misuse can contain
serious risks for you and your surroundings. Also the
guarantee or product liability can be terminated in
case of misuse.
Slowly familiarize yourself with the wheelchair at the
rst use and after adjustment work has been done.
First practice on level grounds with the help of an
experienced person. Only then are you allowed to try
uphill and downhill with the help of an experienced
person.
From putting on and taking off the accessories, the
measurements of the wheelchair, its weight, the
handling and tilting changes.
ATTENTION
A strong seat inclination plus a very active rear
wheel position plus unfavorable posture can cause
tipping over even on a at surface.
ATTENTION
All mounting alterations on your wheelchair must be
coordinated and made by the manufacturer or your
rehab technician.
ATTENTION
Do not make any adjustments, repairs and/or do
maintenance work yourself. Contact your qualied
medical supply store.
READ
Consider the indications for maintenance and
inspection on your wheelchair at the end of the
operating instructions.
2.2 HANDLING
2.2.1 Getting in and out
ATTENTION
(1) Getting in and out can only occur on a at surface
and with ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCK.
Activate the tilt safety for each transfer and always
turn the caster forward in order to enhance the
stability.
Let someone help you getting in and out if possible/
necessary. Let the helping person know of possible
hazards such as tripping, edges and your degree of
disability.
ATTENTION
(2) NEVER use the footrest/s to get in and out.
The wheelchair can tip forward. Please fold (when
possible) the footrest/s to the side or to the back in
order to get closer to the wheelchair.
�INDICATION
(3) For some children it is asked for, therapeutically,
that they get in and out on their own by using the
footrest. In this case consider the following:
• turn casters forward,
• secure the wheelchair from rolling away,
• activate tilt safety,
• don’t let the child get in and out unattended,
• be ready to give assistance.

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2.2.2 Starting and slowing down
ATTENTION
Avoid jerky starts. The wheelchair could tip
backwards. Thus, when possible, lean your upper
body forward when starting. With children we always
recommend to use the tilt safety whenever possible.
ATTENTION
While driving, braking occurs through controlled
pressure applied to the hand rims from your palms/
ngers. Please keep in mind that you require more
strength in order to brake going downhill. When
driving downhill make sure to drive slow enough that
you are able to bring the wheelchair to a full stop at
any time.
ATTENTION
Also keep in mind that the hand rims heat up from
friction (especially hand rims with a cover).
ATTENTION
If necessary, use gloves with a leather inner surface
as used by cycling, but NEVER wool gloves.
2.2.3 Danger of tipping and flipping over
ATTENTION
Generally the hazard of ipping and tipping occurs
(also see pictures on the next page)
• (1) from all kinds of height differences of the
ground surface,
• (2) from stairs (never manage alone),
• (3) from participation in public trafc under
the inuence of medication, drugs, alcohol,
etc.,
• (4) when driving up hill and/or the emphasis
of different objects on the back of the wheel-
chair,
• (5) when leaning out of the wheelchair,
• (6) from longitudinal grooves such as street-
car rails (hazard of getting stuck). Always
cross at a 90° angle.
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2.2.4 Up and downhill
ATTENTION
Keep in mind the higher strain in order to drive or
brake going up or downhill (see 2.2.1).
ATTENTION
(1) If possible, tilt your upper body, when driving up
or downhill, in the direction of the hill.
ATTENTION
Only go up ramps or hills with an incline or descent
greater than 6% with assistance.
ATTENTION
NEVER go on ramps or hills WITHOUT the anti-tipper
activated.
ATTENTION
(2) NEVER drive on inclines, descents or curbs
sideways to the road, you may tip over.
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2.3 CHANGING SEATS INDEPENDENTLY
ATTENTION
Changing seats independently is dangerous and
requires experience. Practice this rst with the help
of a carer, before you change seats by yourself.
ATTENTION
The footrests are located in the leg area, whereby
the danger of tripping can occur! Make sure that
the footrest is NOT in the maneuver area! Otherwise,
change the transfer side if possible. Fold the
footrest/s, if possible, away or ip the leg support/s
out.
(1) In order to transfer independently drive as close
as possible (forwards or in a 45°angle) to the other
seating area and assure yourself of the rm xation. If
possible, ip the side part back. Lock the wheel lock
and hold on to the new, nonslip seat
(2) It is an advantage to have a nonslip board or a
similar device. Make sure that the nonslip board is
securely on the surface and can’t slip around itself
and proceed as already described.
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2.4 GRABBING OBJECTS
Carefully test the tilt behavior of the wheelchair to the
side, front and back with the help of an experienced
and strong helper.
ATTENTION
(1) Do not grab objects behind the wheelchair
reaching over the back of the chair, DANGER OF
FLIPPING OVER. Turn the wheelchair around and go
towards the object from the front or the side.
ATTENTION
In order to grab objects from the side/in front of the
wheelchair secure the wheelchair from rolling away!
Do not lean too far out of the wheelchair.
� INDICATION
Generally, using a reacher is safer.
(2) If possible, when leaning out of the wheelchair
sideways, hold on to something on the opposite side
with your free hand and try not to shift too much weight.
(3) If you have to lean forward out of the wheelchair,
NEVER strain the leg supports, DANGER OF FLIPPING
OVER! First turn the casters forward for better
positioning.
In addition, (if possible) put both feet on the ground,
preferably as far from you as possible. Here you are
generally on the safe side if you use a reacher. Your
medical store will gladly advise you.
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2.5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
ATTENTION
A WHEELCHAIR IS NOT FOR CARRYING. IT WAS NOT
DESIGNED NOR TESTED OR BUILT FOR THIS:
For this reason avoid stairs whenever possible!
Instead to overcome height differences use ramps
or elevators.
ATTENTION
(1) NEVER overcome stairs etc. with the wheelchair
ALONE.
ATTENTION
(2) Only overcome stairs with the help of two
experienced people. For this, the anti-tipper must
be deactivated. Be sure that the wheelchair is only
held by metal parts which are screwed securely to
the frame.
ATTENTION
(3) NEVER PULL OR CARRY THE WHEELCHAIR
OVER AN OBSTACLE BY THE REMOVEABLE SLIDING
HANDLE OR THE PUSH HANDLE.
ATTENTION
The plastic caps on the push handle can loosen due
to adverse conditions (heat, precipitation, heavy
strain etc). Inform your carer of the dangers.
ATTENTION
The same goes for the removable leg support,
foldable desk side guard and/or foot rests.
ATTENTION
Do not under any circumstances use escalators, not
even with a carer. Shopping malls and public building
with escalators always have elevators as well.
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ATTENTION
Do not drive towards, for example, curbsides without
braking, DANGER OF TIPPING OVER!
ATTENTION
(1) In order to overcome height differences or when
using an elevator and lifting platforms, you generally
have to deactivate the anti-tipper. You could become
restricted in maneuverability.
(2) In order to overcome curbsides your carer should
slightly tilt you backwards, lift both casters over the
threshold and then, with the rear wheels, carefully
push the wheelchair over the edge-DO NOT LIFT. The
anti-tipper must be deactivated.
(3) When driving off of the curb please proceed
correspondingly.
ATTENTION
For this, the casters must stay in the air until the
rear wheels are over the threshold. DO NOT put the
caster down rst, DANGER OF FLIPPING OVER.
(4) Practiced drivers can overcome curbsides with the
so called wobbling without someone’s help. Slowly and
with the help of a carer familiarize yourself with this
technique.
ATTENTION
This maneuver requires a lot of practice and control
over the wheelchair!
• Drive slowly in a 90° angle up to the spot you
want to overcome and wobble the wheelchair
slowly backwards so that the casters do not
have contact to the ground.
• Bring the casters hanging in the air over the
threshold/edge and drive the wheelchair up to
the obstacle.
• Drive over the threshold/edge with your upper
body leaning forward as far as possible and
put the casters down on the ground after.
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2.6 WHEEL LOCK
ATTENTION
The knee lever brake is a wheel lock and NOT
designed to brake during the drive. While driving,
(especially downhill) you could bring the wheelchair
to a sudden full stop, whereby you could fall out of
the wheelchair. A service brake, such as a drum
brake, allows controls braking.
ATTENTION
Before each drive make sure to check
• the correct tire pressure (information is on
the outer tire)
• and if necessary the brake pressing bolt
• and if necessary the cable controls
ATTENTION
Cable controls are high maintenance! Especially
the clamp screws and the Bowden cable need to be
checked on a regular basis and retuned if necessary.
These cable controls are used for:
• Drum brakes
• Cable brake (integrated in the side guard)
• One hand brake
• Accompany brake (only by older models).
ATTENTION
The reverse gear stop is effective on an incline of
max. 12,3% (=7°) with a load (passenger incl. seat
shell or similar) of up to 90 kg.
ATTENTION
Regularly remove lint and dirt from the brake bolts.
ATTENTION
Keep in mind that dirt, wetness, ice, snow, mud etc.
can impair the brake force of the wheel lock.
ATTENTION
Do not make repairs on the wheel lock yourself. Ask
your rehab technician.
ATTENTION
After all changes on the rear wheels (position of the
axle plate, tire changing) the functionality of the
wheel lock must be checked and if necessary newly
adjusted.
2.7 ANTI-TIPPER
ATTENTION
We recommend inexperienced and young users to
use the anti-tipper whenever possible.
� INDICATION
Additionally, each one of our wheelchairs can be
equipped with anti-tippers.
(1) In order to independently activate the anti-tipper
you must secure the wheelchair from rolling away,
slowly reach behind you without leaning too far out of
the wheelchair, push the anti-tipper down and turn it
180° on its own axis until it snaps back into the guide
slot. If possible hold with your other hand on to the
rear wheel/hand rim on the opposite side:
ATTENTION
(2) When overcoming height differences or when
using elevators or lifting platforms deactivate
the anti-tipper. You could become restricted in
maneuverability.
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2.8 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACK AND SEAT
TILT
ATTENTION
(1) With an angle adjustable back or seat tilt the
anti-tipper is to be activated starting from a setting
of 90°.
ATTENTION
For active use the back or seat tilt must be in an
upright (90°) position.
Make sure that when adjusting the back angle or
when tilting that the head has enough support from
for example a heat rest.
ATTENTION
NEVER activate the seat tilt or the angle adjustment
while driving.
� INDICATION
(2) In the case of amputations or leg elevation and
simultaneously “leaning back”, we recommend
for improvement of the tilt stability a wheel base
elongation, at least the use of an anti-kipper.
ATTENTION
A wheel base extension is strictly NOT a replacement
for an anti-tipper!
2.9 CASTERS
ATTENTION
Casters which are not correctly adjusted or driving
too fast, especially downhill, can cause the casters
to dangerously ap back and forth.
� INDICATION
Clean the axes and the axle holder regularly,
removing lint and dirt.
INFORMATION
After every change on the rear wheels the casters
must be newly adjusted. Let this be done by an
experienced rehab technician.
� INDICATION
(3) When transferring in and out of the wheelchair
turn the casters forward for greater stability by
slightly moving the wheelchair backwards.
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2.10 COMBINATION WITH ELECTRIC PUSH AND
BRAKE AIDS AND ELECTRIC ADD-ON
DRIVES
ATTENTION
The wheelchair can only be combined with the elec-
tric push and brake aids and electric add-on drives
that are explicitly cleared by SORG Rollstuhltechnik.
Thereby restrictions or adjustments of the mounting
on the final configuration of the wheelchair apply to
the supplier of the add-on drives.
ATTENTION
Please follow the instruction manual of your electric
push and brake aid or your electric add-on drive. In
combination with your wheelchair specific strains
occur which can otherwise cause damage to your
wheelchair.
ATTENTION
If possible, overcome curbsides/obstacles back-
wards (with the large driving wheels first). Should
this not be possible: drive slowly toward the obstac-
le and overcome it carefully.
�INDICATION
Please note the safety instructions stated in chap-
ter 2.5 overcoming obstacles.
2.11 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING
For the transport of your wheelchair in a car please
consider the following points:
• If necessary ip the anti-tipper inwards.
• If necessary remove the push handle/s or han-
dle bars.
• If possible remove the hollow molded back and
fold the back down.
• If possible fold the wheelchair and close it se-
curely with the folding xture strap.
• Unlock the wheel lock and remove the rear
wheels.
• Secure the wheelchair with tension belts in the
vehicle.
• The tension belts can only be secured on xed
frame parts. Foot rests, side guards, back or
seat adapters are not suitable for this.
• Secure all removed parts of the wheelchair in
the vehicle so that they cannot hurt anyone in
case of sudden braking.
ATTENTION
There is a risk of getting hurt from loose, ying
objects such as leg supports, seat shells, wheels,
sticks, bags etc.
Inform yourself by your car salesman about safely
securing the wheelchair with lashing exes or other
suitable safety measures in your vehicle before
transporting the wheelchair.
2.11.1 Transport in public transportation
In every public transportation a spot must be provided
to place the wheelchair according to the EG-guideline
2001/85/EG.
ATTENTION
The spot in public transportation is only arranged for
EMPTY wheelchairs.
ATTENTION
Place the wheelchair in the provided area opposite
the driving direction so that the backrest and a side
guard rest securely on the edge of the provided area.
• The wheelchair is not allowed to shift in case
of an accident, close the wheel lock.
• During the drive leave the wheelchair and seat
yourself in the provided seat next to the spot
for your wheelchair.
• If available, use the seat belt!
Let someone help you get in and out of the public
transportation,
• so that you don’t get stuck in the crack be-
tween the door and the sidewalk,
• so that you don’t panic
• so that your claim for the marked seat pos-
sibly gets more emphasis,
• so that you can be helped getting into the
seat and tying down the wheelchair.
2.11.2 Transport in other vehicles
Wheelchairs can never reach the stabile features of a
rmly mounted car seat because of their purpose and
light build.
ATTENTION
Thus, we recommend you to NOT use the wheelchair
as a seat while transporting in a vehicle.
READ
Read our info brochure “Crash Test ISO 7176-19”.
Here, the potential dangers and regulations of the
ISO 7176-19 are described.
ATTENTION
Only wheelchairs that have successfully passed a
dynamic crash test according to ISO 7176-19 are
allowed to be used as a seat in a vehicle.

Vector
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Oursuccessfullytestedwheelchairs
are provided with this international
symbol on the type sign and are
additionally marked on our order
form with our “crash If necessary,
inform yourself by your retailer or
under www.sorgrollstuhltechnik.
de, if your model is approved as a
seat in a vehicle.
2.11.3 Attachment points
ATTENTION
(1+2) When using the Vector in a vehicle as a seat,
only the attachment points with an international
anchor symbol (A) can be used for the belts
• (1) back left and right
• (2) front left and right
ATTENTION
(3) Be sure that all four belts of the wheelchair
back restraint system (B) are tight according to the
manufacturers specications.
ATTENTION
It is necessary to use a head rest! We recommend
one which is independent from the wheelchair and
rmly attached in the vehicle.
When using a head rest which is attached to
the wheelchair, a second stabilizing rod may be
necessary. For this please read the regulations
and instructions in our info brochure “Crash-Test
ISO 7176-19”. You can download these at www.
sorgrollstuhltechnik.de.
ATTENTION
(4) Be sure that the patient in the wheelchair is
secured with at least a 3 point belt (C) according
to the specications of the manufacturer for person
restraint systems.
ATTENTION
Be sure that the chest belt goes over the sternum
and does not touch the neck.
(A)
(2)
(B)
(3)
(C)
(4)
(A)
(1)