WOLTURNUS HAWK User manual

User’s Manual
for the Hawk Wheelchair
Wolturnus A/S recommends that you read this manual before using the wheelchair.
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User’s Manual
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Wolturnus Acve Wheelchair User Manual 2018
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Content
1. Indtroducon 4
1.1 Foreword 4
1.2 Intended use 4
1.3 Usage 5
1.4 Service 5
1.5 CE compliance 5
1.6 Liability 5
1.7 Returns 6
2. Safety 7
2.1 Symbols 7
2.2 Standards and direcves 7
2.3 General safety instrucons 7
2.4 Safety requirements for transport, assembly
and storage 8
2.5 Safety requirements during use 8
2.6 User requirements 8
2.7 Type Labels 9
3. Product Descripon 10
4. Delivery & Preparaon 12
4.1 Delivery 12
4.2 Preparaon for use 12
5. Transport and Storage 12
5.1 Transport 13
5.2 Transfer 13
5.3 Slopes and overcoming obstacles 14
6. Adjustment & Set-up 15
6.1 Adjustable featues 15
6.2 Tools 15
6.3 Adjustment of the back angle 16
6.4 Adjusng back depth and shape 16
6.5 Adjusng back height 17
6.6 Adjusng seat depth and shape 17
6.7 Adjusng armrest height 18
6.8 Adjusng balance point 18
6.9 Adjusng footrest height 19
6.10 Adjusng footrest angle and posion 20
6.11 Adjusng an-p device 20
6.12 Adjusng wheel lock 21
6.13 Adjusng seat height and angle 22
6.14 Adjusng the caster angle 24
6.15 Changing caster with front fork 25
7. Accessories and Equipment 26
7.1 Height-adjustable push handles 26
7.2 Wing back mul-adjustable back system 26
7.3 Wheel locks 27
7.4 Upgrading rear wheels, pushrims and tyres 27
7.5 Upgrading casters 27
7.6 Quick-release axle with tetra grip 27
7.7 Sideguards 27
7.8 Thermal bridge insulaon for sideguards 27
7.9 Frame protectors 27
7.10 Spoke protectors 28
7.11 Calf-support straps for footrest 28
7.12 Bags 28
7.13 Seat Cushion 28
7.14 Straps, belts and restraints 29
8. Cleaning and Maintenance 30
8.1 Maintance 30
8.2 Cleaning and disinfecon 31
8.3 Changning tyre 31
9. Troubleshoong 33
10. Technical Data 34
11. Instrucons for Reuse 36
11.1 Instrucons for reuse 36
11.2 Disposal 36
12 Environment 37
13 Manufacturer and service. 38
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1 Introducon
1.1 Foreword
This user´s manual provides users and helpers with essenal informaon about the design,
funcons, use and maintenance of the Wolturnus Hawk wheelchair for children and adults. The manual con-
tains the informaon necessary to ensure safe use of the wheelchair. It contains troubleshoong informaon
with soluons (where/if applicable). The Hawk wheelchair is an easy-propulsion acve wheelchair made by
high-strength aluminum. The wheelchair´s design makes it easy for the user to operate the chair independently.
Because the back can be folded and both the rear wheel and side panels are removeable, the Hawk is easy to
transport. The Hawk wheelchair is ideal for users who want to have an acve daily life, indoors and outdoors.
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. The informaon provided ensures that the user gets the opmum advantage of the Hawk
wheelchair’s features and funcons. Visually impaired users may obtain this informaon by having another per-
son read for them. Furthermore, the manual is available on www.wolturnus.dk/en/ where it is possible to en-
large the text or have the text read up by a suitable computer program. 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. Intended Use
The Hawk wheelchair is designed for individual mobility both indoors and outdoors. It is only suitable for per-
sons who are unable to walk or have a mobility problem, but have unimpaired sight and cognion. Only equip-
ment specied in this user´s manual may be used with the Hawk wheelchair, 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 Hawk 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 Hawk wheelchair may only be used by experienced users. For personal protecon and in order to ensure
that the Hawk wheelchair is used safely and correctly, it is a requirement that the user and helpers receive train-
ing and instrucons prior to use of the Hawk wheelchair.
To ensure that the Hawk 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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1.3 Usage
The Hawk wheelchair’s modular design and versality makes it suitable for users who have dicules walking
or who have a mobility handicap 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 resolved using this user manual, please contact Wolturnus
A/S customer service at ([phone].
Wolturnus A/S strives to provide full assistance to its customers in every respect and thus to ensure total sas-
facon with the wheelchair. Wolturnus A/S contact informaon and a list of service locaons can be found in
secon 13.
In the event that the wheelchair requires repairs at Wolturnus A/S for an extended period of me, a courtesy
wheelchair can be borrowed for that period. Please contact Wolturnus A/S for further informaon.
1.5 CE Compliance
The Hawk 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 ac-
cordance 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 is covered by a 5-year warranty. Other parts manufactured by Wolturnus
are covered by a 2-year warranty. Parts that are designed and manufactured by a third-party manufacturer and
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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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.
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 (e.g. playing basketball or rugby), or loads that exceed the construcon or
specied maximum for the wheelchair (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 Hawk 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 recom-
mends 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 familiar with and must
comply with applicable regulaons from professional associaons, concerning accident prevenon and regar-
ding environmental protecon. All informaon contained in this user´s manual must be complied at all mes
without limitaons. The Hawk wheelchair is constructed in accordance with applicable regulaons. The Hawk
wheelchair safety level is approved by CE cercaon and a declaraon of conformity.
2.3 General safety Instrucons
• The wheelchair may p over.
• The Hawk Acve wheelchair must only be used according to instrucon in this manual.
• The Hawk Acve wheelchair must only be used by trained users and must not be used by any other person
than the user.
• The Hawk Acve wheelchair must only be used to transport one person at a me.
• All safety instrucons in this user´s manual and all other relevant documentaon must be kept and com-
plied with throughout the lifeme of the chair. The user´s manual must always be available to the user.
• The back and seat upholstery have passed the demanded tests for ignion, so they are re-resistent. Ne-
vertheless extreme care should be taken when in the vicinity of ammable items and re, including, for
example, lighted cigarees.
• To avoid discomfort when using the chair, damaged back or seat upholstery should be replaced as soon as
possible.
• Do not force the wheelchair over obstacles when using it on slopes.
• The Hawk wheelchair must not be used on stairs.
• Avoid geng in or out of the wheelchair while on slopes.
• The hip strap (accessory) provides the user with extra stability. It must never be used as a part of the strap
aachment system when securing the chair for transport in a vehicle.
• Do not force the wheelchair forward on slopes exceeding 7°.
• Do not park on slopes that exceed 7°, even when the wheel locks are acvitated.
2.4 Safety requirements for transport, assembly and storage
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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• Only suitable liing mechanisms must be used when transporng the wheelchair.
• The wheel locks must be acvated when transporng the wheelchair using a liing plaorm in situaons in
which the wheelchair has to be be staonary, e.g. in lis, buses, trains etc.
• The wheelchair must be placed in the middle of the plaorm and all components - e.g. the an-p device
- and must be clear of any obstacles and their like if these are in risk of being tangled into the wheelchair
during transport.
• When adjusng and adapng the chair, all aachment features - such as screws and nuts - must be faste-
ned according to the instrucons in this manual.
• For transport in vehicles we recommend that, whenever possible, the user is transferred to the vehicle’s
own seats and uses the vehicle’s own safety belts. If this is not possible, It follows that the user must remain
in his/her chair an approved, mounted docking system in the vehicle must be ulized.
2.5 Safety requirements in usage
• The user and helpers must always ensure that the chair and its safety features are in a proper and safe
condion before using the chair.
• The Hawk Acve wheelchair must be inspected by a Wolturnus-authorised specialist at least once a year in
order to ensure that the chair is in proper working order and safe to use.
• The chair must immediately cease to be used if any feature is defecve or not operaonal or if any other
circumstance arises which could lead to injury.
• Before starng to use the Hawk Acve wheelchair, all mechanical adjustments (posioning the seat, acces-
sories, etc.) must be carried out in accordance with the user’s individual preferences, prerequirements and
abilies. These adjustments may only be carried out by by specialists authorized by Wolturnus.
• 120 kg is the maximum load for the Hawk acve wheelchair. It must not be exceeded.
• The wheelchair’s tyres must be inspected visually before use to ensure that there is sucient tread depth
and correct tyre pressure. The correct pressure is printed on the tyre.
• When used on public roads, the user must obey applicable trac rules.
• The wheelchair should not be used on slippery surfaces (e.g. ice) or on very rough terrain (e.g. on gravel or
small stones).
• 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.
• Change direcon at reduced speed only.
• The wheelchair must only be lied by gripping the frame parts. Do not grip the footrest or armrests to li
the chair.
• The wheelchair must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, to high humidity or to environments with
chlorine (e.g. in saunas or at swimming pools).
• The wheelchair’s surface temperature can raise if it is exposed to extreme heat, e.g. in strong sunlight for
an extended period of me. There is also a risk of very low surface temperature in the event of extremely
cold weather.
• The an-p device should be used when travelling on uneven terrain or where hurdles are present. New
users are advised to use the an-p device at all mes.
• Never place ngers between the rear wheel spokes or between the rear wheel and the wheel locks. Cauon
is advised when travelling through narrow passages.
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 Hawk Acve 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.
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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.
Image 1 Locaon of type labels, an-p warnings, and restraining points
Type Label Warning
Car-Fixaon-Label
Car-Fixaon-Label
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Product descripon
3 Product descripon
The Hawk Acve wheelchair is ideal for users who want to have an acve daily life both indoors and outdoors.
It can be adapted in various ways, which allows the user to adjust the wheelchair to meet individual preferences
and requirements.
The Hawk wheelchair is designed for easy and quick adjustments. It is ideal for new users who need to make
connual small adjustments. For example: A new user may nd that maximum stability is achieved when the
back axle and rear wheel are located relavely far back. A pracsed user may prefer to have the back axle and
the rear wheel located closer to the front casters to reduce weight on the front. This makes the chair easier to
manoeuvre because the primary weight is placed on the back axle and rear wheels. The Hawk wheelchair adjust-
ment features are described in secon 6 of this manual
The rear wheel and side panels can be removed and the folding back can be folded down in a locked posion.
This makes the Hawk wheelchair easy to transport and store. Due to this safety feature of the folding back the
Hawk wheelchair can be lied using the back column.
Because of the Hawk wheelchair´s modular design: addional equipment and accessories can be purchased and
retroed - e.g. the Wing Back ILSA system. A range of accessories are described in secon 7 of this manual. The
enre range of accessories, spare parts and addional equipment can be seen on www.wolturnus.com.
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Product descripon
Image 2 The Hawk wheelchair
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Delivery and preparaon for use
4 Delivery and Preparaons before Usage
4.1 Delivery
The delivery covers:
• The Hawk wheelchair with main components
• The user´s manual
• Selected accessories (Accessories range. Go to secon 7 in this manual)
Wolturnus A/S delivers the Hawk wheelchair ready for use. All conguraons that are part of the order have
been made or will be set up upon delivery by the supplier or a consultant. The Hawk wheelchair is adapted to
meet the user’s personal preferences and requirements.
The wheelchair’s funcons can be tested by following the instrucons in secon 6 in this manual.
Troubleshoong: See secon 9.
4.2 Preparaon before usage
Before starng to use the Hawk wheelchair, it must be inspected to ensure that it is complete (checklist image
3, page 21) and that all funcons are in proper working order. Wolturnus A/S delivers the Hawk wheelchair
ready for use.
Main components (Image 3):
1. Frame with back support and seat
2. Rear wheels
3. Casters
4. Side panels with/without armrest
5. Wheel locks
6. Footrest
The range of accesories are determined by the
product conguraon that the user chooses
when ordering the wheelchair.
INFORMATION
The wheelchair may p over. Wolturnus re-
commends to use the an-p device at all mes.
CAUTION!
Rear Wheels
Cushion
Push handles Sideguards Brakes
Casters Footrest
Image 3. Main components
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Transport and storage
5 Transport and storage
5.1 Transport
For transport or storage, the rear wheels can be removed and the Hawk wheelchair folded. This makes it easy
to handle and saves space:
• Fold sideguards down into the seat or remove them, depending on the mounng method.
• Unlock the backrest, fold it down and then p the back into the locked posion. Ensure that the back is cor-
rectly locked on both sides.
• Remove the rear wheels by pressing the Quick-release in the wheel hub. Pull o the wheel.
Because the Hawk wheelchair’s back can be locked into a folded posion, the chair can be lied by the back
rest tube while folded. Without the user, the wheelchair is suited for land and air transport. During storage, the
Hawk wheelchair should be kept in a dry place and not exposed to humid condions. For long-term storage, the
wheelchair must be covered to protect it from dust. Aer transport or storage, mount the rear wheels, fold up
the backrest, and mount the sideguards. Before use aer long-term storage, complete the acons described in
secon 8.1 about maintenance.
5.2 Transfer
The method of transfer to and from the chair is individually selected reecng the preferences of the user. The
most common method is transferring from the side or the front. When transferring for the rst me and unl
the user gets used to transferring, it is recommended to have a helper present.
The following descripon is based on transfer without third-party help and from one wheelchair to another.
• Place the wheelchair beside and as close to the other seang surface as possible - preferably at a 90° angle.
• Apply the wheel locks on both chairs, when transferring from one wheelchair to the other wheelchair.
• Move the feet from the footrest and place them on the ground.
• Move from the chair close to the other seat. The method of actual transfer will vary from user to user. Use
the method that works best.
Image 4
Remove sideguards
Image 5
Tip back backrest
Image 6
Remove the rear wheels
Image 7
Ready for stow away
Image 8
Apply the wheel locks
Image 9
Place feet on the oor
Image 10
Place feet on the oor
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Image 11
Transfer from the wheelchair
Image 12
Transfer from the wheelchair
Image 13
Transfer from the wheelchair
Image 14
Transfer from the wheelchair
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 armrests.
CAUTION!
Lean body forward when driving on slopes or
passing obstacles, and get support from behind.
CAUTION!
Always pass obstacles with a direct forward mo-
on (at an angle of 90 degrees). Li wheels over
steps and curbs.
CAUTION!
Danger when pushing wheelchair incorrectly
Adjust push handles to t obstacles.
WARNING!
Danger when pushing passing obstacles
without assitance.
Always have assistants when passing obstacles.
WARNING!
The wheel locks must be applied during transfer.
CAUTION!
5.3 Driving over slopes and obstacles
When using the Acve wheelchair, situaons may occur where driving on slopes and crossing obstacles is neces-
sary, such as:
• Driving up and downhill (image 15 og 16) .
• Driving over steps and curbs (image 17).
• Passage of obstacles greater than what the wheelchair user can climb on his own, use a ramp (image 18).
Image 15
Driving up on slope, uphill
Image 16
Driving up down slope, uphill
Image 17
Driving across steps or curbs
Image 18
Passage of obstacle by ramp
7°
7°
7°
7°
7° 7°
11° 15°
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Adjustment and set-up
6 Adjustment and set-up
6.1 Adjustable features
The Hawk 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 can be adjusted by the user:
• Back height, depth and angle
• Seat height, depth and angle
• Armrest and arm cushion
• Balance point posion
• Footrest height and angle
• An-p device height
• Wheel lock posion
• Caster angle and change of caster and front fork
6.2 Tools
The following tools (image 19) are necessary for adjustments and sengs described in this secon:
• 5 mm Allen key (1)
• 6 mm Allen key (1)
• 8 mm single-head wrench (2)
• 10 mm single-head wrench (2)
• 13 mm single-head wrench (2)
• Torque wrench (3)
• Measuring tape (4)
• A bubble level (5)
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!
Image 19 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 Adjustment of the back angle
The back angle can be adjusted 4° forward or 4° backwards. To adjust the back angle do the following:
• 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 (Image 20).
• Move the bolt to one of the other notches in the plate. To pull the backrest further towards you, place the
bolt further back. To lean the backrest further back, move the bolt forward.
• Adjust the bolt under the backrest post to the correct distance, when the backrest is in an upright posion
the bolt should rest on the seaube (Image 21)
• Mount and ghten the bolts. Repeat the process on both sides.
When the back angle is folded it is adjustable. The back must be upright during the adjustment.
• Loosen and remove the bracket that locks the back into the folded posion (Image 21).
• Turn the small plate which creates a cylindrical hole in the opposite end of the oval opening, and mount the
bracket again.
• Repeat the process on both sides, and check that the back is properly locked aer adjustment.
6.4 Adjusng the back depth and shape
The back’s form can be adjusted to suit the individual user’s requirements for support and balance. The Velcro
straps under the back upholstery are used to adjust the back´s shape.
• Fold up the back of the backrest upholstery to make the Velcro straps visible (Image 22).
• Loosen or ghten individual straps so that the back’s form suits the user’s requirements (Image 23).
• Fold down the back upholstery and secure it to the straps.
Adjustments to the back shape and depth aects the benet the user gets from the chair substanally. Woltur-
nus A/S recommends that the form and the depth are inially adjusted with assistance from a Wolturnus A/S
consultant or from the user’s therapist.
When the back has been adjusted, the wheelchair’s point of gravity may have shied, which may create a risk
of backward pping. Therefore, aer adjusng the back, check the point of gravity and, if necessary, adjust
it before using the chair (See secon 6.9).
WARNING!
Ensure that the back angle has been adjusted equally on both sides and that, aer adjustment, the back locks
correctly into place both when upright and folded.
WARNING!
Image 20
Remove the bolt
Image 21
Loosen and remove the bracket
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6.5 Adjusng the back height
Back height is steplessly adjustable to meet the requirements and preferences of the user.
• Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the clamp on the base of the back (Image 24). Start with one side
• Adjust the back tube to the desired height.
• Tighten the clamp.
• Do the same on the other side. Ensure that both back tubes are set at the same height (Image 25).
6.6 Adjusng the seat depth and shape
When delivered, the seat length has been adjusted according to the measurement provided in the customer´s
order form, but it can be adjusted if required.
• Remove the seat cushion and release the seat cover from the straps. (Image 26).
• Push or pull the seat cover into the desired posion (Image 27).
• Fasten the seat cover on the straps and mount the seat cushion.
The seat shape can also be altered, instrucons are decribed below:
• Remove the seat cushion (Image 28).
• Release the Velcro straps and loosen/ghten them if required, then fasten them (Image 29).
• Mount the seat cushion.
Image 22
Fold the back of the upholstery
Image 23
Loosen and ghten the straps
When the seat and/or back upholstery straps have been adjusted, the wheelchair’s point of gravity may have
shied, which may create a risk of backward pping. Therefore, aer adjusng the seat and/or back uphol-
stery, check the point of gravity and, if necessary, adjust it before using the chair. (See secon 6.8).
WARNING!
Image 24
Loosen the clamp
Image 25
Adjust the height of the back
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During strap adjustment of the seat and/or back upholstery, the wheelchair’s point of gravity may have shif-
ted, which may create a risk of backward pping. Therefore, aer adjusng the back, check the point of gra-
vity and, if necessary, adjust it before using the chair. (See secon 6.8).
WARNING!
Noce; ghtening the straps towards the front seat edge, not the back edge, will benet some users. This
creates a counterpoint for the back support’s forward pressure on the lower body and a beer hip posion.
Wolturnus A/S recommends that this is done with assistance from a Wolturnus A/S consultant or the user’s
therapist.
INFORMATION
Image 26
Loosen the front secon
Image 27
Push or pull seat cover
Image 28
Remove front secon
Image 29
Adjust the velcro straps
6.7 Adjusng the armrest height
• Li of the armrest and use a 3 mm Allen Key to losen the bolts that clamps in the baluster (Image 30 and 31).
• Mount the baluster to the the desired height; then ghten the bolts.
6.8 Adjusng balance point
The wheelchair’s point of gravity and stability can be changed by moving the rear axle forward or backward.
By moving the rear axle and therefore the rear wheels forwards, the load on the casters is lightened. Hence it
easier to lt the wheelchair up on the rear wheels. Pracsed users will nd that this makes the wheelchair easier
to manoeuvre. Moving the rear axle backwards makes it harder for the chair to lt up on the rear wheels. The
distance between the casters and the rear wheel is increased, which increases the stability during propulsion.
Image 30
Remove the armrest
Image 31
Unscrew the baluster
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Adjusng the rear axle:
• Use the Quick-release mechanism to remove the rear wheels (Image 32).
• Move the wheel locks forward ensuring that they are not in the way as the rear wheels are remounted.
Having adjusted the rear axle; the wheel locks must be adjusted again to ensure that the wheel locks are
posioned correctly before usage (see secon 6.12).
• Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the two bolts on the bracket that fastens the rear axle to the frame. Loosen
them enough to allow the rear axle with console slide back and forward on the frame (Image 33).
• Find the desired posion. Use a foot rule or ruler to check that the distance between the rear axle and the
back edge is equal on both sides (Image 34).
• Use a 5 mm Allen key to ghten the bolt with a torque wrench. (Tension 10 Nm/7,4 .lbf/88 in.lbf.)
• Mount the rear wheels and adjust the wheel locks as described in secon 6.12 (Image 35). Make sure the
Quick-release mechanism is locked correctly; it audibly clicks when correctly in place.
6.9 Adjusng the footrest height
• Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the front frame clamp on both sides unl the footrest is able to be freely
slided up and down (Image 36).
• Raise or lower the footrest to the preferred height. Make sure that the footrest is even, e.g. not lop-sided
(Image 37).
• Tighten the clamp. (Tension 4 Nm/3,0 .lbf/35 in.lbf.) If the clamp is too ght, it can bend the frame.
To prevent the wheelchair unintenonally pping backwards, it is recommended that the user always gets a
helper to stand behind the wheelchair while trying out balance point adjustments.
CAUTION!
Image 36
Remove the nuts and bolts
Image 37
Adjust and remount bolts and nuts
Image 32
Remove the rear wheels
Image 33
Loosen the bracket bolts
Image 34
Check with a ruler
Image 35
Mount rear wheels
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6.10 Adjusng the footrest angle and posion
• Use a 4 mm Allen key and 10 mm single-head wrench to loosen the nuts on the bracket underneath the foot
plate (Image 38).
• Turn the foot plate unl it is at the desired angle.
• Tighten the nuts.
The foot plate itself is adjustable can be moved further backward or forward.
• Use a 4 mm Allen key and 10 mm single-head wrench to loosen the bolts on the foot plate, then remove the
foot plate (Image 39).
• Mount the foot plate in the second set of foot plate notches. It is also possible to turn the foot plate 180° so
the front edge becomes the back edge (Image 40).
• Mount and ghten the bolts.
6.11 Adjusng length of an-p
When extended, the an-p device prevents the wheelchair from pping backwards. When making adjust-
ments that can aect the balance point and distribuon of weight, the an-p device should be extended.
• The height of the an-p device can be adjusted pressing in the buon and pushing in or pulling out the
lower part of the an-p (image 41).
• When it is at the correct height, ghten the bolt.
Standard height from oor to an-p device wheel: 60-70 mm (image 42).
Image 38
Loosen the nut
Image 39
Reverse the bracket
Image 40
Mount footplate
Never place full body weight on the footrest
CAUTION!
Never use the an-p device as a pping pedal. If used as a pping pedal, the an-p device’s spring
funcon could be damaged. This would make the an-p device defecve and put the user at risk.
CAUTION!
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