Stealth Products SUS9 Swing Away Series User manual

USER MANUAL
SUS9 Swing Away Series
Stealth’s User Manual and Maintenance Guide for
the SUS9 Swing Away Series
Positioning & Support

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Customer Satisfaction 1.0
Stealth Products strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Your complete
satisfaction is important. Please contact us with feedback or suggested changes
that will help improve the quality and usability of our products.
You may reach us at:
General
Read and understand all instructions prior to the use of the product. Failure to
adhere to instructions and warnings in this document may result in property
damage, injury, or death. Product misuse due to failure of the following
instructions will void the warranty.
Immediately discontinue use if any function is compromised, parts are missing,
loose, or shows signs of excessive wear. Consult with your supplier for repair,
adjustment, or replacement.
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
Stealth Products, LLC
104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 1(800) 965-9229
Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 1(800) 806-1225
[email protected] www.stealthproducts.com

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Important Information 2.0
Important Information!
All persons responsible for fitting, adjustment, and daily use of the devices
discussed in these instructions must be familiar with and understand all safety
aspects of the devices mentioned. In order for our products to be used
successfully, you must:
 Read and understand all instrucons and warnings.
 Maintain our products according to our instrucons on care and maintenance.
 Devices should be installed and adjusted by a trained technician.
Supplier Reference
Supplier:
Telephone:
Address:
Purchase Date:
Model:

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Introduction 3.0
Before you install or begin using this product, it is important that you read and
understand the content of these installation and operating instructions. The
installation instructions will guide you through the possibilities with the
Swing Away Series.
Instructions are written with the expressed intent of use with standard
configurations. They also contain important safety and maintenance
information. For further assistance, or more advanced applications, please
contact your supplier or Stealth Products at [phone] or toll free at
1-800-965-9229.
Always keep the operating instructions in a safe place so they may be
referenced as necessary.
All information, pictures, illustrations, and specifications are based on the
product information that was available at the time of printing. Pictures and
illustrations shown in these instructions are representative examples and are
not intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of the product.
Ordering Documentation
You can download additional copies of this User Manual on the Stealth website:
https://stlpro.site/stealth-docs
and search: SUS9 Swing Away Series User Manual in the search bar at the top of
the page.

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Warranty 4.0
Our products are designed, manufactured, and produced to the highest of
standards. If any defect in material or workmanship is found, Stealth Products
will repair or replace the product at our discretion. Any implied warranty,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty. Stealth
Products, LLC does not warrant damage due to, but not limited to:
Misuse, abuse, or misapplicaon of products.
Modicaon or product without wrien approval from Stealth Products, LLC.
Any alteraon or lack of serial number, where applicable, will automacally
void this warranty.
Stealth Products, LLC is liable for replacement parts only.
Stealth Products, LLC is not liable for any incurred labor costs.
No person is authorized to alter, extend, or waive the warranties of Stealth
Products, LLC.
Stealth Products warrants against failure due to defective materials
or workmanship:
Covers: 2 years
Hardware: 5 years
Electronics: 3 years
In Case of Product Failure
In the event of product failure covered by our warranty, please follow the
procedures outlined below:
1. Call Stealth at [phone] or toll free [phone].
2. Request the Returns Department or obtain an RA from the Returns Department and
follow department or documentaon instrucons.

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Table of Contents 5.0
1.0 Customer Satisfaction............................................................................. i
2.0 Important Information .......................................................................... ii
3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................... iii
4.0 Warranty ................................................................................................. iv
5.0 Table of Contents ................................................................................... v
6.0 Warning Labels ...................................................................................... vi
6.1 Warning Labels.................................................................................................... vi
6.2 Limited Liability ................................................................................................... vi
6.3 Testing..................................................................................................................... vi
7.0 Parts and Accessories........................................................................... vii
7.1 Parts Included ..................................................................................................... vii
8.0 Installation Instructions......................................................................... 1
8.1 Installing the Mounting Hardware................................................................ 1
8.2 Installing Hardware onto Chair Hardware ................................................. 1
9.0 Mounting ................................................................................................. 3
9.1 Mounting Accessories........................................................................................ 3
10.0 Testing.................................................................................................... 4
10.1 Check that the SUS9 ........................................................................................ 4
10.2 Operational Test ................................................................................................ 4
11.0 First Time Use........................................................................................ 5
11.1 Dealer Assistance .............................................................................................. 5
11.2 User Testing......................................................................................................... 5
11.3 Conditions of Use.............................................................................................. 5
12.0 Maintenance.......................................................................................... 6
12.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................ 6
12.2 Monthly................................................................................................................. 6

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Warning Labels 6.0
Warning Labels 6.1
Warnings are included for the safety of the user, client, operator and property.
Please read and understand what the signal words SAFETY, NOTICE, CAUTION,
WARNING and DANGER mean, how they could affect the user, those around
the user, and property.
Limited Liability 6.2
Stealth Products, LLC accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to
property that may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow
the recommendations, warnings, and instructions in this manual.
Testing 6.3
Initial setup and driving should be done in an open area free of obstacles until
the user is fully capable of driving safely.
The SUS9 Swing Away should always be tested without any person sitting in
the wheelchair until every alteration of the physical installation or adjustment
is complete.
NOTICE
Identifies important information not related to injury, but
possible property damage.
SAFETY
Indicates steps or instructions for safe practices, reminders of
safe procedures, or important safety equipment that may be
necessary.
CAUTION Identifies a potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in minor to moderate injury,and property damage.
WARNING Identifies a potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death,and property damage.
DAN GER Identifies an imminent situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death,and property damage.

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Parts and Accessories 7.0
Parts Included 7.1
10-24 x 1/2” screws, 6 included
Shoulder Bolt Screws, 2 included
Shoulder Bolt Nuts, 2 included
SUS9-E
SUS
Shoulder Bolt Screws
SU260
10-24 x 1/2” Screws
Shoulder Bolt Nut
The SUS9 is compatible with the following head rest series:
All Posioning
Combo
Stealth Ultra
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Single, Pediatric, and Dual swing-away options are available with the
SUS9 series.
Available rod lengths for the SUS9 include:
SU262 SU260 SU264 SU264 SU266
6 inch 9 inch 13 inch 18 inch 24 inch
SU260, 2 included
SUS9-E, 2 included
SUS, 1 included

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Installation Instructions 8.0
Installing the Mounting Hardware 8.1
1. Aach swing away ear pieces (SUS9-E) into designated cut out on the center
mounng bracket (SUS).
2. Insert shoulder bolt screws through designated hole, aaching the shoulder bolt
nuts and ghten unl secure.
3. Adjust socket head screws on ear piece so that the sloed ball expands.
4. Slide facial lateral rods (SU260) through the sloed balls.
5. Adjust rods to desired posion and ghten socket head screws.
Installing Hardware onto Chair Hardware 8.2
1. Remove the tapered set screw from ball receiver and remove the 17mm steel ball.
2. Slide backside of ball through SUS center swing away mounng bracket.

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Installation Instructions 8.0
3. Slide 17mm steel ball with swing away hardware back into ball receiver. Reghten tapered
set screw with 5/32 T-Handle in a clockwise direcon.
4. Insert 10-24x 1/2” Socket Head Screws through SUS bracket and into designated threaded
holes of headrest bracket.
5. Tighten all screws evenly with a 5/32 T-Handle in a clockwise direcon.
WARNING Do not overtighten screws.

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Mounting 9.0
Mounting Accessories 9.1
The SUS9 Swing Away system was designed for mounting facial pads, switches,
or drive controls. The unique design allows for a 5/32 T-Handle adjust and
assemble. To mount accessories to the swing away system:
1. Aer the swing away system has been mounted to the headrest, loosen the 10-24x 1/2”
Socket Head Screws on ear pieces and slide lateral rods with accessory mounng ring into
desired posion.
2. Slide accessory mounng ring unl it ts around the lateral rod ball. Insert 10-24 x 1/2”
Socket Head Screws through drilled out hold paern and into the threaded holes of facial
pad/switches. Tighten all screws evenly with a 5/32 T-Handle in a clockwise direcon.
NOTICE
Facial pads/switches can be mounted to swing away lateral rods. Lateral rods
come with specific mounting rings to attach pads/switches.
NOTICE
A 930 facial pad is shown above which requires a “rectangular ring”. The 900,
910 and 920 facial pads require a “circular ring”.

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Testing 10.0
After installation of the swing away system, execute the following tests before
the wheelchair is delivered or put into service:
 Check the SUS9 for intactness
 Operaonal Test
Check that the SUS9 10.1
 Is not bent or damaged.
 Housing and accessories are not damaged.
 Returns to the correct posion when necessary.
Operational Test 10.2
1. Install swing away system correctly.
2. Ensure that the client is properly aligned and that seatbelts are fastened.
3. Test swing away arms to ensure they are properly moving in the correct direcon.

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First Time Use 11.0
Dealer Assistance 11.1
During first time use by the client, it is advised that the dealer or service
technician assists and explains the configurations to the customer (the user
and/or the attendant). If needed, the dealer can make final adjustments.
User Testing 11.2
It is important that the customer is fully aware of the installation, how to use it,
and what can be adjusted in order to gain as much mobility as possible. As a
dealer, proceed as follows:
 Explain and show the customer how you have executed the installaon, and explain the
funcon of every item.
Have the user test the swing away system:
 Is the hardware in the proper posion for the client?
 Can the user safely operate the wheelchair with minimal eort?
 Is the placement of the SUS9 in an opmal posion for the user?
If needed, adjust the swing away system to the proper position.
Explain to the customer possible problems and how to address them.
Conditions of Use 11.3
The SUS9 is intended for use as installed by the dealer, in accordance to the
installation instructions in this manual.
 The foreseen condions of use are communicated by the dealer or service technician to
the user and/or aendant during rst me use.
 If the usage condions change signicantly, please contact your dealer or a qualied
service technician to avoid excessive wear and tear or unintended damage.

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Maintenance 12.0
Cleaning 12.1
To wash the facial pad cover, remove the cover from the pad, machine wash in cold water
on delicate cycle and drip dry.
Monthly 12.2
Check the hardware for loose screws or worn parts. Replace or repair parts as needed.
Check facial lateral pads for any foam breakdown and/or metal coming through the foam.
This could be potenally dangerous for the client.
CAUTION Do not put foam in the dryer.
DAN GER
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious bodily harm.

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NOTES 13.0

Stealth Products, LLC. • [e-mail] • www.stealthproducts.com
[phone] | [phone] | 104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet TX 78611
P91D274 Revision Date 2019-12-17