Thomashilfen EASyS User manual

Ergonomic and adjustable safety system for rehabilitation strollers
User manual for the Quick chassis
BSS
®
inside
Thomashilfen
Rehabilitation care for children

Dear EASyS user,
You have purchased the EASyS rehabilitation stroller, an innovative product
from Thomashilfen. After many years of research we developed this new
seating concept, one of the safest and most advanced seating systems
available on the market.
Please read these instructions to ensure that the operation of your EASyS
seating system and QUICK chassis is safe, practical and comfortable for you
and especially for your child.
Should you have any further questions or encounter any problems, please
contact your specialist supplier or Thomashilfen directly.
For the latest information on EASyS, please visit our website at
www.thomashilfen.de/easys.
Our address: Thomashilfen für Behinderte
GmbH & Co. Medico KG
Walkmühlenstraße 1
D - 27432 Bremervörde
Tel.: 04761 / 8860
www.thomashilfen.de

Contents Page
General safety information.....................................................................4
Technical specifications ........................................................................5
Folding .................................................................................................5
Seat height adjustment .........................................................................6
Seat tilt adjustment ..............................................................................6
Brake function ......................................................................................7
Quick EASyS conversion kit .................................................................7
Push bar ..............................................................................................7
Cleaning and maintenance instructions .................................................8
Guarantee conditions ...........................................................................8

Please observe the following safety instructions:
- We recommend that you adjust the EASyS settings to suit your child’s growth a
t
least once every 3 months, if necessary with the help of your therapist
/
orthopaedic technician.
- You should check all controls and fastening screws once a month.
- After making adjustments, please remember to always re-tighten the screws and
clamping levers.
- CAUTION: Wet or flat tyres can adversely affect braking capacity. When not in use
or stopping for an extended period of time, secure the Quick EASyS chassis using
the parking or drum brakes to prevent it accidentally rolling away.
- Please do not overload the Quick EASyS chassis – refer to the technical
specifications for details of maximum load.
- We recommend that you always secure your child with the 2-point pelvic bel
t
(standard equipment) or other securing belt (available as an accessory) and neve
r
leave your child unattended in the Quick EASyS chassis.
- Reflective clothing makes you and your child more easily visible to other road
users, particularly in the dark.
- Attaching shopping bags or other heavy items to the Quick EASyS chassis
increases the risk of it tipping over.
- When working with the seat unit, please follow the recommendations in the
manual, especially when folding and unfolding.
- To avoid the risk of choking, please keep packing materials out of reach of your
children.
- The Quick EASyS chassis is suitable for carrying one child only.
Tip: More information is available on our website at
www.thomashilfen.de/easys
4

Technical specifications
Seat tilt
Quick, extra-low
-28° to +2°
Quick, standard
-28° to +2°
Quick, special
-28° to +2°
Seat height with seat unit 25 - 62 cm 30 - 66 cm 44 - 74 cm
Overall dimension
s
(
W x H x L
)
54 x 53.5 x 72,5 cm 54 x 55.5 x 72,5 cm 66.5 x 64 x 87 cm
Dimensions, folded (W x H x L) 54 x 23 x 72.5 cm 54 x 23 x 72.5 cm 66.5 x 33.5 x 87 cm
Push bar height accessory accessory 80 - 102 cm
Adapter height 15.5 – 53.5 cm 20 – 55.5 cm 33.5 - 64 cm
Wheel size, castors (front) 75 mm 75 mm 6 x 1 3/4"
Wheel size, castor
s
(rear) 75 mm (lockable) 75 mm (lockable) 12 x 1 1/2" (drum brake)
Carrying capacity 35 kg 50 kg 50 kg
Weight (without seat unit) 11.5 kg 11.5 kg 18.7 kg
Folding
Setup and assembly
The chassis is usually supplied
completely assembled and folded
together. The desired seat unit or sea
t
shell can be adapted as required.
If you have a Quick EASyS model
with push bar, loosen the knobs on
the left and right. Lift the push bar,
then re-tighten the knobs. With the
aid of the clamping levers at the
bottom left and right, you can adjus
t
the tilt of the whole push bar and fold
the push bar forwards. (fig. 1)
Folding
Release and fold forward the back of the seat unit and bring the foot rest to
a horizontal position. Set the seat tilt to a horizontal position and lower the
seat shell down to the ground (see page 6). Fold down the push bar (i
f
present) by releasing the bottom left and right clamping levers.
Caution: When folding the push bar, always hold the frame steady with
one hand to prevent the Quick EASyS chassis from tipping over.
5

Caution: When adjusting the seat height and seat tilt, you must always
get someone to hold the seating system steady with both hands
before and during adjustment in order to avoid sudden changes
to the child’s position. We recommend that you make these
adjustments when the child is not seated in the stroller.
Seat height adjustment
The seat unit will adjust down to
ground level. Both foot pedals are
secured by a locking mechanism,
found between the two foot pedals,
preventing accidental adjustments.
Release the locking mechanism b
y
pulling out the locking pin (on the
outside left of the mechanism) and
rotate ¼ quarter turn. Press the lef
t
foot pedal down to adjust the sea
t
height (fig. 2).
First engage the brakes, either using
the brake levers or by engaging the
drum brake. The seat tilt function is
operated by right foot pedal. Both foot
pedals are secured by a locking
mechanism, found between the two
foot pedals, preventing accidental
adjustments. Release the locking
mechanism by pulling out the locking
pin (on the outside left of the
mechanism) and rotate ¼ quarter
turn. Press the right foot pedal down
unto adjust the seat tilt (fig. 3).
Seat tilt adjustment
6

Brake function
Locking / releasing the lockable castors
The rear castors are equipped with easy to use
brakes. The brakes prevent the wheels both
from turning and from swivelling, so that the
Quick EASyS chassis can be safely parked via
the rear wheels alone (fig. 4).
Push bar
Makes pushing the stroller more
comfortable, both indoors and outdoors.
The tilt- and height-adjustable push ba
r
can be quickly and easily adjusted to the
individual requirements of the caregive
r
with the aid of quick-action levers and
clamping levers. (standard equipment on
QUICK EASyS special) (fig. 6).
Caution: Do not hang any objects on the push bar! The bar is designed
solely for propelling the chassis.
Drum brake (option)
These are operated via two
independently functioning brake levers.
In the case of the Quick EASyS special,
these are equipped as standard, bu
t
are also available in the Quick EASyS
conversion kit (fig. 5).
Quick EASyS conversion kit
The conversion kit consists of fron
t
castors (6 1/4") and rear wheels
including drum brakes (12 1/2"). The
brakes are operated via two
independently functioning brake levers
(standard equipment on QUICK EASyS
special).
7

Cleaning and maintenance instructions
The EASyS chassis is manufactured using high quality steel and aluminium
tubing, coated with a durable baked powder enamel finish. Clean using
standard commercially available detergents (neutral detergents).
Guarantee conditions / CE – mark
Thomashilfen is certified in accordance with the ISO standard DIN EN ISO 13485:
2003 and guarantees the quality of the products they supply. Both material selection
and processing are subject to the highest manufacturing standards. All components
undergo a thorough final inspection.
Thomashilfen offers you a guarantee of 3 years from the date of purchase for all
frame components. This guarantee covers all claims affecting the functionality of the
product. Damage due to improper use (e.g. overloading), and natural wear and tear
are excluded.
EASyS conforms to the requirements of the European EN 1888 standard and carries
the CE mark.
Enjoy using your EASyS rehabilitation stroller!
Art. No.: 95526, dated 07/2005, we reserve the right to make technical
modifications
Walkmühlenstraße 1 · 27432 Bremervörde · Tel. 0 47 61 / 88 60
www.thomashilfen.de · [e-mail]
Member of the International
Support Association for the
rehabilitation of children and
youths