WOLTURNUS Dalton User manual

User’s Manual
for A-Run wheelchair for kids and adults
Wolturnus A/S recommends that you read this manual before using the wheelchair.
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Content
Table of Content
1 Introducon 4
2 Safety 7
3 Product descripon 10
4 Delivery and preparaon for use 11
5 Transport and storage 12
6 Adjustment and set-up 14
7 Accessories and equipment 31
8 Cleaning and maintenance 39
9 Troubleshoong 43
10 Technical data 44
11 Instrucons for reuse 46
12 Environment 47
13 Supplier and service locaons 48
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Introducon
1 Introducon
1.1 Foreword
This user guide gives the user and his assistants necessary knowledge about the design, funcon, use and main-
tenance of A-Run comfort wheelchair for children and adults from Wolturnus A/S. The guide contains informa-
on necessary for using the wheelchair safely, as well as nding possible causes of malfuncon and, if possible,
remedying these.
A-Run comfort wheelchair is a lightweight wheelchair in high-strength aluminum. The design is based on Wol-
turnus A / S acve xed-frame wheelchairs, and aims to make it easier for the user to operate the wheelchair
himself. As the rear wheels and pushrims are located close to the user, the A-Run comfort wheelchair is easy to
drive. With a total width of 50 cm, the A-Run comfort wheelchair is easy to maneuver through narrow doors and
in small spaces. A-Run comfort wheelchair is suitable for children with a need for p and comfort, and at the
same me wish to drive the wheelchair manually.
The instrucons in this manual are essenal for safe and correct use of the wheelchair. Before starng to use
it, it is important that both the user and helper read these instrucons carefully - paying special aenon to the
safety instrucons. Furthermore, The informaon provided ensures that the user gets the opmum advantage
of the wheelchair’s features and funcons. Keep this user´s manual throughout the lifeme of the wheelchair: it
contains informaon to future quesons and it contains guidelines for adjusng and adapng the chair.
This user´s manual has been produced in accordance with DS EN82079-1 ’Preparaon of instrucons for use -
Structuring, content and presentaon’. It is divided into secons. The heading on each page contains the tle
of the overall secon. The footer of each page displays the page number, year, and site of origin of the user´s
manual. It also includes the wheelchair´s model.
1.2 Term of use
A-Run comfort wheelchair is designed for individual mobility indoors and outdoors use. It is intended solely for
people who are unable to walk or who have a walking disability. The wheelchair may only be combined with the
equipment menoned in this manual and vice versa.
Wolturnus A/S does not guarantee this product if it is used with accessories or products from manufacturers
other than those specied as part of the modular system.
Use of the wheelchair for any purpose other than the aforemenoned will be considered incorrect. In the event
of incorrect use, the user - i.e. not the manufacturer - is liable for resulng damage to persons or property.
The wheelchair may only be used by experienced users. For personal protecon and in order to ensure that the
wheelchair is used safely and correctly, it is a requirement that the user and helpers receive training and instruc-
ons prior to use of the wheelchair.
To ensure that the wheelchair is used correctly it has to be operated exclusively as described in this user´s
manual. The user bears nal responsibility for accident-free use.
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Introducon
1.3 Usage
This wheelchair’s design makes it suitable for users who have dicules walking or who have a mobility handi-
cap as a result of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of limbs (leg amputaon)
• Limb defects or deformies
• Damaged or defecve limbs
• Other illnesses
When adapng the wheelchair for the user, the following should be taken into account:
• Body, height and weight (max. load 120 kg.)
• Physical and mental constuon
• Age
• Residenal circumstances
• Surroundings
1.4 Service
In the event of quesons or problems that cannot be solved using this user´s manual, please contact Wolturnus
A/S customer service at ([phone].
Wolturnus A/S strives to provide full assistance to its customers in every respect. For Wolturnus A/S contact
informaon and a list of service locaons - go to secon 13 in this manual.
If the wheelchair has to be returned for repairs we can oer a temporary wheelchair for loan. For further infor-
maon, please contact Wolturnus A/S.
1.5 CE compliance
The wheelchair meets the requirements of the European Commission Direcve 93/42/EEC for medical devices.
The product is classied as a Class 1 on the basis of the classicaon criteria for medical devices in accordance
with secon lX of the direcve. It follows that Wolturnus A/S has therefore, as manufacturer with sole liability,
made a declaraon of conformity in accordance with appendix Vll of the direcve.
1.6 Liability
Wolturnus A/S’ warranty only applies if the product is used in accordance with the specied circumstances,
purpose and instrucons. The frame of Wolturnus sports wheelchairs and parts manufactured by Wolturnus
are covered by a 2-year warranty. Parts that are designed and manufactured by a third-party manufacturer and
mounted on a Wolturnus wheelchair are covered by a Wolturnus A/S warranty that is equal to the warranty
provided to Wolturnus A/S by the third-party manufacturer.
The wheelchair service and repairs may only be
carried out by authorised personnel trained by
Wolturnus A/S. In the event of problems, please
contact Wolturnus A/S
INFORMATION
Risk of injury with incorrect use
To avoid the risk of geng ngers caught in the
rear wheel spokes or wheel locks, and to avoid
the risk of the chair pping, children should not
play with the wheelchair.
WARNING!
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Wolturnus A/S is not liable for injury or damage caused by:
• Components and parts that are not authorised by Wolturnus A/S.
• Alteraon to the original surface treatment.
• Repairs or alteraons to the wheelchair that are not carried out by Wolturnus A/S. All warranty repairs has
to be carried out by Wolturnus A/S.
• Incorrect use of the wheelchair, or loads that exceed the construcon or specied maximum for the wheel-
chair (in accordance with direcve 93/42/EEC for medical devices).
• Circumstances in which the wheelchair is used by any party other than the original owner/user.
• Circumstances involving bad weather or dangerous situaons, or in general all types of predictable negli-
gence.
• Lack of maintenance.
• Cleaning with agents that contain acid or alkaline products, with high-pressure equipment or similar.
To keep updated about this product e.g. regarding new features, satefy noce, product recalls check www.
wolturnus.dk. Contact informaon and overview concerning all of Wolturnus’s products are available at the
website - or by contacng Wolturnus A/S customer service at ([phone].
1.7 Returns
In the event that the wheelchair has to be returned to the supplier or to Wolturnus A/S, e.g. for repairs, it must
be transported in its original packaging for opmum protecon. It follows that Wolturnus A/S recommends that
the original packaging is retained throughout the lifeme of the wheelchair.
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2 Safety
2.1 Symbols
2.2 Standards and Direcves
All safety informaon in this user´s manual is based on applicable naonal laws and regulaons
in the EU. For other countries, a declaraon of conformity with applicable laws and naonal
regulaons is required.
In addion to the safety instrucons contained in this user´s manual, the user must be fami-
liar with and must comply with applicable regulaons from professional associaons, concer-
ning accident prevenon and regarding environmental protecon. All informaon contained
in this user´s manual must be complied at all mes without limitaons. The wheelchair is
constructed in accordance with applicable regulaons. The wheelchair safety level is
approved by CE cercaon and a declaraon of conformity.
2.3 General Safety Instrucons
• A-Run comfort wheelchair must only be used as described in this manual.
• A-Run comfort wheelchair may only be used by people instructed in the use of the wheelchair, and must not
be used by anyone other than the user.
• A-Run comfort wheelchair may only be used for transporng one person.
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that the user alway wears a ghted hip belt, which may be supplied
by Wolturnus A/S as an accessory.
• All safety instrucons contained in this manual and all addional relevant documents must be kept throug-
hout the lifeme of the chair and complied with. The user manual must be accessible to the user at all mes.
• The seat and seat covers on the wheelchair are ame retardant, but can be ignited. Therefore, extreme
cauon should be exercised in the vicinity of ammable objects and re - including ignited cigarees and
the like.
• When driving on hills and slopes, it is advised to avoid all obstacles.
• A-Run comfort wheelchair must not be used on stairs.
• Avoid geng into or out of the wheelchair on slopes or hills.
• The hip belt (accessory) is intended to provide addional stabilizaon of the user. The hip belt part must
never be used as part of the clamp when transporng the user in a vehicle.
Warning about risk of serious accident or
injury
WARNING!
Operaonal and service informaon
INFORMATION
Warning about risk of accident or injury
CAUTION!
Warning about risk of technical damage
NOTICE
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2.4 Safety Requirements for Transport, Assembly and Storage
• Only suitable liing gear may be used when transporng the wheelchair.
• The A-Run comfort wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the required requirements for trans-
porng aids. Aachment must only be done with the aached xing eyes (see secon 5). Only in special
cases and only when using safety and fastening systems provided by Wolturnus, may the A-Run comfort
wheelchair be used as a seat in motor vehicles meant for the disabled.
• Always acvate the brakes when being transported by liing plaorms in buses, trains or other similar si-
tuaons where the wheelchair must be staonary.
• As far as possible, the wheelchair must be placed in the middle of the plaorm and all components such as
p fuses or the like must be free from areas where there is a risk of squeezing during transport.
• When adjustments or modicaons are made, ghten all moveable parts such as screws and nuts according
to the regulaons.
• We recommend that, when transported by the vehicle, the user is transferred to the vehicle’s fully-installed
seats as far as possible and ghtened with the vehicle’s own safety devices. If this is not possible and the A-
Run comfort wheelchair must be used as a seat by the user during transport, approved aachment anchors
must be ed in the vehicle.
• The seat posion must not be changed during transport, as this may cause the wheelchair to fall over.
2.5 Safety Requirements in Usage
• The user and his assistants are always obliged to make sure that the wheelchair and its safety features are
in good and safe condion before being used.
• A-Run comfort wheelchair must be inspected at least once a year for malfuncon and driving safety by a
specialist authorized by Wolturnus A/S.
• If any malfuncons, defects or other condions that can lead to personal injury are observed, the wheel-
chair must be taken out of service immediately.
• Before using the A-Run comfort wheelchair, all necessary mechanical adjustments (seng of seat, acces-
sories, etc.) must be performed in accordance with the user’s individual requirements and abilies. These
sengs may only be made by specialists authorized by Wolturnus A/S.
• The maximum load for the A-Run comfort wheelchair is 120 kg. This load must not be exceeded.
• The wheelchair’s re must be checked visually before use to ensure that the re thickness is sucient and
that the res are ed with the correct re pressure. Correct re pressure can be read on the side of the
re.
• When the wheelchair is used on public roads, the user is subject to the applicable trac rules.
• It is advised not to use the wheelchair on slippery surfaces (such as ice) and on very rough surfaces (like
gravel and pebble).
• When geng in and out of the wheelchair, the user’s full weight should not be placed on the footrest or
armrests. These cannot bear full body weight.
• If the wheelchair overturns, there is a risk of personal injury! Before driving on slopes or crossing obstacles,
a lted seat should be returned to the basic posion and the backrest should be brought to normal upright
posion.
• Direconal shi must only be done at reduced speed.
• When liing the wheelchair do only grap the frame. Never grab the footrest or armrest to li the wheel-
chair.
• The wheelchair must not be exposed to extreme temperatures or high or chlorine-based humidity (eg sau-
na or swimming pool).
• The surface temperature of the wheelchair may rise if it is exposed to high heat, such as strong sunlight for
an extended period of me. Likewise, there is a risk of undercooling in extreme cold.
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2.6 User requirements
• Before starng to use the wheelchair, the user and any helpers must read the user´s manual thoroughly and
be familiar with its contents.
• The wheelchair must only be used by trained users. To ensure this, the user and any helpers has to receive
instrucon in use of the chair from Wolturnus-authorised specialists.
2.7 Type Labels
A type label is aached to the wheelchair. The type label includes the following informaon:
Cauon
The wheelchairs year of producon
Read the user´s manual before using the wheelchair
The type label is placed on the cross tube under the seat facing forward as shown on image 1.
See the user manual car-xaon, for informaon about safety and labels for xaon in vehicles. Label for car
xaon is shown on image 1.
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Product descripon
3 Product descripon
A-Run comfort wheelchair is ideal for users who need seat with lt and high seat comfort, while simultaneously
driving the wheelchair manually. The narrow design, with a total width of 50 cm, makes it possible to maneuver
through narrow doors and small spaces. A-Run comfort wheelchair can be used both indoors and outdoors.
With the many adjustment, combinaon and feature opons, it is easy to customize the A-Run comfort wheel-
chair for the individual user and its changing needs. These are described in secon 6. A-Run comfort wheelchair
can also be used with custome made cushions and back features, and the frame is also compable with cushions
and backfeatures from other brands.
The modular design of the A-Run comfort wheelchair makes it possible to retrot and purchase accessories and
features, such as body supports, spoke protecon with special prints and dierent armrests. A number of the
various opons are described in secon 7.
A-Run comfort wheelchair is approved for fastening in vehicles and is easy to transport. Read more about fa-
stening in vehicles and transporng A-Run comfort wheelchair in secon 5. It is possible to retrot the auxiliary
engine on the A-Run comfort wheelchair. For more informaon, contact Wolturnus A/S Customer Service on
phone [phone].
Fig. 2 A-Run wheelchair
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Delivery and preparaon for use
4 Delivery and preparaon for use
4.1 Delivery
Delivery covers:
• A-Run comfort wheelchair with main components
• User’s guide
• Selected accessories (see secon 7)
A-Run comfort wheelchair is ready for use when supplied by Wolturnus A/S. All sengs refer to the submied
order or will be adjusted at the locaon of the dealer. A-Run comfort wheelchair is tailored to the user’s personal
wishes and needs.
The wheelchair funcons can be tested by following the instrucons in secon 6.
Any malfuncons are described in secon 9.
4.2 Preparaon for use
Before using the A-Run comfort wheelchair make sure that the chair is complete (Fig. 3) and that all funcons
work. A-Run comfort wheelchair is supplied by Wolturnus A / S.
Main components (Fig.3):
1. Frame with backrest and seat
2. Rear wheel
3. Casters
4. Sideguards with or without armlæn
5. Brakes
6. Footrest
7. Necksupport
8. Pushing handles
Fig. 3 Main components
The supplied accessories depend on the pro-
duct conguraon selected for the wheelchair
delivered.
INFORMATION
The wheelchair may p over. Wolturnus
recommends to use the an-p device at all
mes.
CAUTION!
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5 Transport and storage
5.1 Transport
When transporng A-Run comfort wheelchair, ghten it onto the four eyelets (Fig. 4-5) with fastening straps.
When transporng the A-Run comfort wheelchair without the user, remove the wheel drive wheel (see secon
6.12) and the pushbuon can be adjusted at both height and angle (see secon 6.6).
During storage, keep the A-Run comfort wheelchair in a dry place and do not expose it to moisture.
There is a risk of personal injury in the event of incorrect use in vehicles.
The seats in motor vehicles combined with the associated fastening systems (seat belts) provide passengers
with ideal protecon in case of an accident. Only in special cases and only when using safety and fastening
systems provided by Wolturnus A/S, may the A-Run comfort wheelchair be used as a seat in a motorvehicle
for the disabled. Headrest approved by Wolturnus A/S must be used safely by the user when the clamping
system is used in conjuncon with passenger transport.
WARNING!
There is a risk of injury if the xing mechanisms are not locked properly. Secure the wheelchair during trans-
port by ghtening the fastening straps as directed.
CAUTION!
Eye
Eye
Fig. 4 Aachments for transport Fig. 5 Aachments for transport
Read the user manual car-xaon, for informaon about safety and labels for xaon in vehicles, before
using the chair in a motor vehicle.
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5.2 Transfers
Method of transfer to and from the chair is individual as best suits the user. The most common method is trans-
fer from the side or front.
The following descripon is based on transfer without third-party help and from one wheelchair to another.
Forward transfer is best suited if double-folding footrest is mounted on the chair (Dalton footrest). Pulling up the
footrests allows the user to step in or out.
Vulnerability (Dalton model). Make sure your ngers do not get into the danger area when the footrests are
popped out or in. The footrests must only be taken out of their hold when the wheelchair is to be transported.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage due to overload.
When geng in and out of the chair, the user must
not place full body weight on the footrest or arm-
rests.
CAUTION!
The wheel locks must be applied during transfer.
CAUTION!
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6 Adjustment and set-up
6.1 Adjustable features
The A-Run wheelchair can be adjusted in various ways.
When delivered, the height, width and angle of the seat and the back have been posioned in
accordance with the customer’s order as received by Wolturnus A/S.
The Following is Adjustable By the User:
• Back angle and angle
• Placement of necksupport
• Push handles
• Seat height, depth and angle
• Armrest height
• Placement of balancepoint
• Footrest height and angle
• An-p device height
6.2 Tools
The following tools necessary for making adjustments in this chapter(Fig. 6):
1. 3 mm Allen key
2. 4 mm Allen key
3. 5 mm Allen key
4. 8 mm single-head wrench
5. 10 mm single-head wrench
6. 13 mm single-head wrench
7. A bubble level Torque wrench
8. Measuring tape
9. Locte or similar
Risk of accident due to loose screws
Aer loosening threaded screws, they must be replaced with new screws or secured again
with a medium-strength thread paste (e.g. EuroLock A24.20). Aer making adjustments to
the wheelchair, screws and nuts must be ghtened correctly.
CAUTION!
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Fig. 6 Tools
Damaged tools or incorrect use of tools can result in injury or in damage to the chair.
NOTICE
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6.3 Back angle adjustment, standard
The angle of the standard back is adjusted with a threaded screw. When adjusng the slope of
the back:
• Extend the an-p device. This will ensure that the wheelchair does not p over if the back
is angled too far backwards.
• Loosen and remove the boom bolt that secures the back and the locking bracket (Fig. 17).
• The angle can now be adjusted by using and rotang the wrench one way or another as
shown on gure 7.
• Aer adjustning the angle, make sure to reghten both top and boom bolts.
6.4 Adjustment of back depth and shape
The shape of the back is adapted to the individual needs of support and balance and can be
adjusted with velcro straps behind the backrest.
• Fold the back of the back cover up so the velcro straps are visible.
• Loosen or ghten the individual straps so that the shape of the back is adjusted to the ne-
eds of the user (Fig. 9).
• Fold the backrest back and fasten it on the straps.
Adjustment of the shape and depth of the backrest is of major importance to the users, to
get the opmal benets from the wheelchair. Wolturnus A/S recommends that this opon be
inially performed with the assistance of a Wolturnus A/S consultant or the user’s therapist.
When adjusng the back angle, the center of gravity of the wheelchair can be displaced and
the risk of lng backwards may increase. Aer adjusng the back angle, check the center
of gravity and adjust if necessary before using the wheelchair (see secon 6.12).
WARNING!
Fig. 7 Loosen nuts on the vane screw Fig. 8 Turn the vane screw for adjustment
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6.5 Adjustment of neck support
The headrest posion is adjusted using a 10 mm wrench. Loosen the bolts that make up the
pivot points of the joints (Fig. 10). Aer adjustment, ghten the bolts again.
Adjusng the actual neck itself is done by loosening the three bolts on the ball bracket with a
3 mm Allen key (Fig. 11). Then turn the neck pillow to the desired posion. Tighten the screws
again when the seng is as desired.
When adjusng the straps in the seat and / or backrests, the center of gravity of the wheel-
chair can be displaced and the risk of lng backwards may increase. Aer adjusng the
seat and / or seat cover, check the center of gravity and adjust if necessary before using the
wheelchair (see secon 6.12).
WARNING!
Fig. 9 Adjust velcro straps
Fig. 10 Adjust of neck posion Fig. 11 Adjustment of headrest
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6.6 Adjustment of push handles
To achieve an ergonomic and comfortable posion for the companion, the push handles can be
adjusted at both the height and the angle.
Height adjustment of push handles:
• Loosen the handle on both sides (Fig. 12).
• Adjust the push handles to the desired height (Fig. 13).
• While holding the push handles in posion, ghten the handle on both sides.
Adjust the angle of the push handles:
• Loosen the handle on both sides (Fig. 14).
• Adjust the push handles to the desired angle (Fig. 15).
• While holding the push handles in posion, ghten the handle to both sides.
Fig. 12 Loosne handle on both sides Fig. 13 Adjust the height
Fig. 14 Loosen handle on both sides Fig. 15 Adjust the angle
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6.7 Adjustment of seat height
The seat height can be adjusted in 5 dierent heights with a 15 mm gap between each. The
seat height adjustment is done by two turns; First adjust the front part of the seat, and then
adjust the rear part.
Seat height adjustment - front part:
• The adjustment bolt is removed on both sides with two 13 mm wrenches (Fig. 16).
• Adjust the seat up or down as needed.
• Once the desired height is found, fasten the adjustment bolts again.
Aer the height adjustment of the front part of the seat, the rear part must be adjusted.
• Loosen the posix of one (or both, if ed) gas damping with a 5 mm Allen key (Figure 17).
• Adjust the seat by liing the push handle unl the seat is horizontal or in the desired posi-
on.
• While holding the seat in the desired posion, ghten the posix to lock seat posion.
Fig. 16 Remove adjustment bolts Fig. 17 Loosne the posix
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6.8 Adjusng seat length
• Remove the seat pad and loosen the Velcro, which holds the front and rear part of the seat
bed together (Fig. 18).
• Slide or pull the front part to the desired posion (Fig. 19).
• The front part of the seat pocket is xed on the rear part, aer which the pad can be
mounted.
6.9 Adjustment of seat depth and shape
• Remove the seat cover and the front seat cover (Fig. 20).
• Pull the rear seat backwards so that the velcro straps on the underside of the seat are avai-
lable (Fig. 21).
• Release the velcro straps (Fig. 22) and ghten or loosen them before reaaching (Fig. 23).
• Fit the front seat cover and seat cover.
Fig. 18 Loosen the front seat cushion Fig. 19 Adjust seat length
Fig. 20 Remove front cover Fig. 21 Pool the cover backwards
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