“Dolphin / Barracuda” Manual Light Weight Wheelchairs
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1. that front wheels are facing towards Pull the brake lift the armrests side panels on his side of the wheelchair on which the transfer to the bed will take place o Transferring the passenger from the bed to the wheelchair The passenger should face the bed without regard on the fact if the other person helps or not Drive the wheelchair as close to the bed as possible and ensure that front wheels are facing towards Pull the brake lift the footrests Do not climb the footrests it can cause falling over the wheelchair The attendants should use mainly the strength of muscles of legs to draw the wheelchair on stairs avoiding the excessive bending down and impairing the muscles of backs Riding the wheelchair The correct weight distribution is a basic element of the proper wheelchair usage The correct wheelchair operation depends not only on the weight but also on the body constitution position of the person seating on the wheelchair and location of the rear wheels of the chair The larger weight proportion of the passenger rests on the rear wheels of the chair the easier to drive it The larger weight proportion of the passenger rests on the front wheels the harder to drive the wheelchair Attendants They should ensure that the brake is always applied when they are going away from the wheelchair with the passenger seating on it Parking One ought to ensure that the front turning wheels are always pointing forw2. 01 13 Page 9 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg te Mobilex www mobilex dk Brake position adjustment e Loosen the bolt 1 and slide the brake back or forth to find the right position e Retie the bolt to secure the brake in required position e If it is necessary to move brake further you should reposition the bolt 1 in to one of adjustment holes 2 Then fine set the brake and tie the bolt e Repeat the same adjustments on the second brake of the wheelchair e The correct position of brake is usually achieved when the distance between tire and brake block in off position equals to approximately0O 5 cm e Always check the efficiency of the brakes before using the chair Anti tipping device This element increase wheelchair s rear stability and thus safety It is specially recommended to be used on whelchairs with center of gravity moved to the rear It concerns all wheelchars with reclining back chairs used by persons after leg s amputation and devices with main wheels mounted in front position A WARNING The correct assembly of anti tipping device must be conducted only by proffessional technician To mount anti tip device insert it in to the lower frame tube hole and secure it s end with bolt 1 To activate anti tip pull it to the back 2 and turn it around it s axle so the supporting wheel is directed downwards Then release the anti t
3. 5 choose the height of the footrest and lock the lever During using the wheelchair outdoor the footrests must be placed on height of minimum 4 5cm from the floor Elevable footrests as standard only on Barracuda They offer wider range of adjustments of which the most important is ability to choose footrest angle Attaching and disassembling of elevable footrests works the same way as on standard ones Assembly and disassembly of elevable footrests is the same as on standard ones To adjust the legrest angle press and hold button 1 with your finger adjust the legrest angle by moving it up or down 2 with your other hand release button 1 to lock legrest in desired position To adjust calfrest height release the lock lever 3 and move calfrest up or down to desired position Relock the lever 3 to secure the calfrest in desired position To adjust the foot plate height release the lock lever 4 and move footplate up or down to desired position Relock the lever 4 to secure the footplate in desired position To fold the calfplate away press the silver button 5 located behind the calfrest Fold the calfrest to the back To open the calfplate back simply push it forward until the click sound is heard t Armrests Pi _ T Sees The armrests are height adjustable To change the LO Nobile 0 5 jt O one should press the button 1 choose the po height of the armrest 2 and then tight the screw Rev 01 13 Page
4. and tires One At least once a week Should take care to keep the pressure in both tires on the same level Harder tires provide better manoeuvrability of the wheelchair and easiness of driving but they reduce the comfort on bumpy surface Spokes Loose spokes can cause deformation of the rear wheels If the problem occurs Wheel axles Remove the hair or accumulated dirt If necessary Push Rims Excessively scratched push rims ought to be exchanged because they can wound the user s hands during riding the wheelchair If necessary Brakes Frame The braking force depends on the tyre pressure The efficiency of brake operation can be also affected with dirt accumulated on tyres Keep the brakes clean wiping them with a damp cloth to remove dirt and also lubricating the funnel of screws on which the brake levers turn Keep the wheelchair clean for better comfort of the user Control the correctness of brake operation at least once a week At least once a month depending on usage conditions Turning wheels The area between the fork and the front wheel should be kept clean because of dirt accumulating there which can cause faster wear of turning wheel bearings To do so one Should disassemble the front wheel by unscrewing it from the fork remove all dirt and then preserve the metal elements of the wheel i e technical grease The maintenance ought to be made once a month or more often depending o
5. contact the dealer Follow the instructions and warnings on all product labels Use the product only for the described purpose intended by manufacturer Avoid making constructive changes on the device unless you have the manufacturer s written acceptance for such modifications The device must only be used on a stable surfaces All wheels should be in contact with the floor at ALL TIMES during use This will ensure the device is properly balanced and should avoid incidents e The device must not be loaded with more than 120 kg Rev 01 13 Page 2 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg Lo Mobilex www mobilex dk e Avoid burnings during usage of the chair in the direct sunlight Different elements of the product might become hot e It is not recommended to use the wheelchair on sand in mud or in extreme weather conditions e The attendant of a wheelchair user should be fully healthy and capable person e Do not remove by your self any parts or accessories of the wheelchair It may influence product s stability and rigidity e Do not place device near to the sources of heat or fire fireplaces ovens heaters stoves It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes when seated on the device The wheelchair is not fire resistant Follow below warnings for safe usage of the device he ow The BARRACUDA wheelchair is not designed as a seating option for a user in moving vehicles It is for
6. of 5 available positions holes 1 amp 2 2 amp 3 3 amp 4 4 amp 5 or 5 amp 6 e Retie the bolts to secure the plate e Repeat above on the other side of the chair To adjust the horizontal position of the wheel A B or C e Take off the wheel by using quick release button e Unscrew the silver wheel socket mounted on black wheel assembly plate e Relocate the socket in to desired hole A B or C e Tie the socket to secure it in position e Repeat above on the other side of the chair Rev 01 13 Page 8 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg te Mobilex www mobilex dk Front rotating castors with 8 wheels The standard front wheels are 200x50 mm made of polyurethane We recommend to stick to above type of wheels but it is also possible to use pneumatic tires It is possible to mount different sizes of front wheels if it is required by rear wheels position see sheet below If the vertical position of rear wheels was modified it is necessary to adjust the front castors position accordingly The vertical turning axle of the castor should always be in position of 90 2 degrees to the floor It is possible to adjust it by turning the acentric 1 bolt until the required position is reached If the setting range has to be larger it might be necessary to change the wheel position between holes A B C D by unscrewing bolt 2 moving the wheel up or down to needed height and tying
7. the wheel out of it s place Rev 01 13 Page 4 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg te Mobilex www mobilex dk e Put the footrests on the frme by sliding their ends in to holes at the top front corners of the frame The footrests must be faced outwards at this point When footrests ends are inserted in to dedicated holes turn them towards front of the chair They should lock in place automatically e Put the cushion on the seat upholstery The new cushion might require cutting to adjust it to the seat depth This adjustment is described further in this manual e Before first usage it might be necesary to make following adjustments seat depth adjustment if standard setting doesn t fit user main wheels position adjustment if necessary front wheel position adjustment if main wheel height was changed break position adjustment if rear wheel position or seat depth was changed legrest length adjustment armrest height adjustment back angle adjustment All above adjustments are described further in this user s manual How to unfold and fold the wheelchair To fold Take of the cushion Lift the footplates up Lift the upholstery of the seat in accordance with the instructions on the drawing To unfold Place both hands on the seat upholstery tubes press them down in accordance with the instructions on the drawing One should be careful and not put the hand between tubes an
8. 01 13 Page 7 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg Lo Mobilex www mobilex dk also possible to use puncture proof tires The wheelchair is delivered with the standard aluminium push rims The material and the distance between the push rim and the wheel can influence on the grip strength of the wheelchair s user One should be careful and not allow the fingers to get between spokes during driving in narrow passages To avoid such risk itis recommended to use a spoke protection accessory WARNING One should regularly control the pressure in tyres which ought to be in range of 2 2 2 bar depending on the weight of the user The heavier user the higher pressure WARNING We recommend all advanced adjustments to be done by the qualified staff only An inappropriate adjustment can cause deterioration of the safety usage of the wheelchair and decrease its durability Advanced settings and adjustments Main wheels position adjustment The wheel balance on Dolphin chair can be additionally adjusted by moving the wheel axle In such case it is necessary to readjust also the position of the front rotating castors To adjust the rear wheel position It is possible to adjust rear wheels up down forth and Aback depending on wheel size and personal preferences of a user The height of wheel assembly allows to modify the height of the wheelchair s seat The horizontal ad
9. 6 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Se Nobilex he armrests can be also inclined upwards which ease getting in and out of the chair Fig 4 To unblock the safety lock 1 one Should press the lever 2 placed on the side of the armrest and then lift the side panel up 3 After lowering the armrest and placing it on the guide bar the safety lock 1 self locks automatically How to lift the wheelchair up ee tee Oe ee i ass a Le Adjust the position of overlapping part of anm ie s Eory E i fabric 1 for optimal stabilization of the pelvis Then secure the overlap in place with velcro straps located under it Backrest with angle adjustement only on Barracuda m TTS D a iy To adjust the backrest angle Press and hold the red button 1 Use the second hand to adjust the backrest to desired angle 2 Release button 1 to secure backrest in desired position Repeat above steps on the other side of the backrest WARNING Always ensure that the angle of both back tubes is adjusted to the same positions 24 pneumatic rear wheels The wheels on Dolphin chair can additionally be easily removed and fitted in by pressing the quick release button placed in the centre of the wheel 1 24 pneumatic tires are standard on the device It is recommended to use wheelchair with above size and type of wheels but it is Rev
10. Mobilex A S Gr nland j5 pos aa E E LI Mobilex www mobilex dk Dolphin Barracuda Manual Light Weight Wheelchairs User s manual Manufacturer MOBILEX A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg Denmark www mobilex dk Type the serial number of your wheelchair for future refference ssesssessesnrsrrnsrrnrnrnrrnrrrnrrrerrnerrrrenrene Rev 01 13 Page 1 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk LI Mobilex 1 General information Lae Dear customer This user manual contains a description of the medical device and important guidances to ensure a correct and safe usage of the product It is important prior to use to read this manual carefully It is especially important to read the safety requirements and follow these We continuously develop our products and we reserve the right without further notice to change the specifications and functions of products described in below user s manual Observe below symbols attached to each chapter s name They will help you to define which parts of this user s manual are dedicated to you Pre sale information dealers therapists physicians Service information technicians dealers therapists services End user information users attendants therapists Intended use of the device amp y no te The Dolphin Barracuda manual light weight wheelchair is medical device indicated for use by those persons wi
11. Rear wheels 2x2 kg Cushion 0 7 kg Static stability down the slope 15 5 15 Static stability up the slope 9 5 16 5 10 0 17 0 Side static stability 16 16 Seat surface angle 8 7 8 7 Effective seat depth cm 50 5 51 Effective seat width cm 36 40 45 50 36 40 45 50 Seat height from front edge to floor cm 56 56 Backrest angle 12 12 5 25 35 5 adjustable Backrest height cm 38 38 Distance between seat and footplate cm Angle between seat and legs legrest angle 35 51 fixed footrests 107 5 fixed 36 5 52 elev footrests 87 5 182 adjustable Height of armrest cm 17 5 26 17 5 26 Distance between front of armrest and the 26 26 backrest cm Rear main wheels diameter inch 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Displacement of horizontal wheel axles cm 5 5 Turning radius cm 75 69 Front wheels diameter cm 20x5 20x5 Rev 01 13 Page 19 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB
12. ace wood bricks or other supports under the frame It is also recommended to cover chair from dust and dirt List of basic spare parts 24 main wheels push rims bearings of main and turning wheels rubber pads of push handles brakes left and right pads of armrests footrests and footplates structure of armrests structure of footrests seat and backrest upholstery quick release axles of the rear wheels anti tipping protectors headrests cushions Disposal amp recycling of the product The product can not be disposed with household waste but must be brought to the local recycling hy SAS 8 Guarantee terms Guarantee information The manufacturer covers the product with 24 months guarantee from the purchase date During that period all material or parts defects caused by manufacturing faults or usage of improper materials will be repaired or replaced free of charge Damages of tires upholstery and spokes caused by wear in time of exploitation are not covered by the guarantee The other parts of the wheelchair which undergo the normal wear during the exploitation are not covered by the guarantee either All mechanical defects and damages caused by improper use ore usage not intended by manufacturer are not covered by the guarantee Not authorized changes and modifications of the wheelchair will cause the loss of the guarantee If any defects or damages occur one should immediately inform the supplier about
13. ame damages cracks painting defects etc ask your local dealer for diagnostics and maintenance Upholstery The seat and the backrest are made of a very durable strengthened nylon The seat upholstery can be easily removed by removing the screws placed on the frame tubes The backrest upholstery can be removed by removing the screws placed on the backrest tubes The seat and the backrest upholstery can be washed with use of sponge and gentle washing soap Normal dirt on metal and plastic parts can be removed with standard cleaning agents and sponge or soft rag Check the specific product information and use only commercial cleaning products which are suitable for cleaning and disinfection no solvents or abrasives 7 Maintenance amp Service ae Despite the solid construction and the use of resistant materials the product is subject to wear It is therefore recommended to let check the product at regular intervals by a professional service For realization of basic service actions the set of socket wrenches or adjustable spanner flat and cross screwdriver will be sufficient Rev 01 13 Page 14 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Ze Nobilex Parts which should be regularly inspected Contact your dealer or local bicycle service to manage the problem of loose spokes Part name Control type Control frequenc Tires Tire pressure 2 0 2 2 bar condition of tread
14. ards when the wheelchair is not in movement to enlarge their contact with the base How to ride over the kerb Passenger turned with face to the obstacle oN We advise to use the below mentioned technique only by the experienced A wheelchair users Ra Incline the wheelchair backwards balancing on the rear wheels and lift the O ft LE tie 7 front turning wheels to the height of the kerb Push the rear wheels forwards as ee and in the same time lean over transferring the weight to the front of the ee wheelchair rE P Attendant and passenger turned with their faces to the obstacle N PEN The attendant inclines the wheelchair backwards with use of the bar for inclining so that the front turning wheels appear on the side walk Use the handles at the back of the wheelchair to enter the rear wheels on the Passenger turned to the obstacle with their backs The below mentioned technique will give the results only in case of the very low obstacle and when the height of the footrests is sufficient to not make the obstacle Drive to the obstacle backwards so as the rear wheels will touch it push the Ai rear wheels backwards leaning in the same time forwards Rev 01 13 Page 11 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Ze Nobilex S Attendant and passenger turned to the obstacle with their backs K Drive to the obstacle backwards so as the rear wheels will touch it incli
15. bidden to SIT on the BARRACUDA wheelchair in moving vehicles The BARRACUDA wheelchair Should be safely stowed and secured for the time of it s transportation The user should be safely transferred and seated in safe seating system of the vehicle There is a great risk of serious incident injuries and property damage if above rules are not followed The DOLPHIN wheelchair is allowed to be used as a vehicle seating option in moving vehicles like f e buses trains metro etc when properly and securely immobilized For detailed information please refer to the chapter Transport recommendations page 13 The design of the wheelchair because of it s functions include many moving elements slots holes and gaps between device s parts There is a risk of body part trapping during folding unfolding and adjusting different elements of the wheelchair It specially concerns fingers or hands It is also possible to have a finger cut by moving parts of the device Always be careful when you adjust or set up a chair to not get your body parts Squeezed and injured 3 Product Description he I amp The Dolphin Barracuda wheelchair comes with all the typical features like parking brakes detachable footrests elevable armrests etc The device is made from powder coated aluminium tubing it is warm to the touch and corrosion resistant No tools are required for standard assembly Wheelchair provides A comfortable transportati
16. cordance with the technical documentation which fully conforms to the following essential requirements e EU Council Directive 93 42 EEC for medical equipment Annex of the June 14 1993 During design testing and production procedures following harmonized standards were used EN 12182 PN EN 12183 PN ISO 7176 1 3 5 7 8 15 19 PN EN 1021 1 Lars Nygaard Managing Director if y EE Mobilex A S lio UA Rawi Skanderborg the 2011 09 06 ete te tetaeecessceeaeesateeeteteseteneneeenens signature Rev 01 13 Page 18 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Ze Nobilex 10 Technical data hy a Available wheelchair sizes seat widths 14 36 cm 16 40 cm 18 45 cm 20 50 cm Available wheelchair colours Silver metallic Specification Chart Dolphin Barracuda Max weight of a user kg 150 120 Total length with footrests cm 104 110 99 5 105 5 Total width depending on chosen seat 54 6 58 6 63 6 68 6 54 6 58 6 63 6 68 6 width cm Length of folded device without footrests 76 76 cm Height of folded device adjustable push 97 106 97 106 handles cm Width of folded device cm 30 5 30 5 Total weight kg 17 7 23 1 Weight of the heaviest element kg likg 14 2 Weight of elements which can be detached for transport kg Legrests fixed 2x1 kg Rear wheels 2x2 kg Cushion 0 7 kg Legrests elev 2x2 1 kg
17. d the wheelchair frame during unfolding it 4 Functions amp adjustments description Standard functions and adjustments Brakes To apply the brake push the lever forward 1 To release the brake pull the lever toward the wheel 2 The brake is activated when set to position as drawn in red e The brake is inactive when set to psition as drawn in green e The brakes should always be activated in red position when wheelchair is stopped The brakes should be always deactivated in green position before user will start to ride with the wheelchair Footrests Fixed Footrests standard Standard rigid footrests can be disassembled or pushed away on side To incline and disassemble the footrest it has to be unlocked by pulling out the safety lock 1 then turn the footrest outside or inside and pull it upwards 2 The footrest assembling should be conducted in reverse order by inserting it in base of frame 3 and turning it inside 4 The safety lock will self lock automatically WARNING You should never climb or stand on the footrests it may cause falling over with the wheelchair You should never lift the wheelchair by grabbing the footrests Rev 01 13 Page 5 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nland j5 DK 8660 E E 4o Mobilex www mobilex dk A d Elevable footrests Footrests are height adjustable To adjust their length one should release lock lever
18. essive bending down and impairing the muscles of backs Transport recommendations The wheelchair is quite easy to transport It can be folded and disassembled to reduce it s size and weight of single parts It is possible to detach rear wheels footrests and fold the chair s cross frame very easily in the way that was described previously Car transport Fold and place the wheelchair in the car trunk If for some reason it is not possible put the folded wheelchair between the front and the rear seats inside the car ensuring that the wheelchair is in a sure and Stable position If it is not possible the wheelchair should be fasten with the safety belt Using the wheelchair as a car seat in moving vehicles DOLPHIN wheelchair has successfully passed the crash tests and it conforms to ISO 7276 19 2007 Standard The DOLPHIN wheelchair is allowed to be used as a vehicle seating option in moving vehicles like f e buses trains metro etc when properly amp securely immobilized It can be used as a vehicle seat when fitted in the face forward direction only Both the user and the device must be correctly immobilized in accordance with relevant European Standards when the wheelchair is used as a seat option in moving vehicles The function can safely be used only in specially Rev 01 13 Page 13 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg VO Mobilex www mobilex dk dedicated and prepared ve
19. he rear wheels anti tipping protectors headrest Service actions executed by the authorized producer s service WARNING attempt of an independent repair of following elements can cause the loss the guarantee Rev 01 13 Page 16 of 19 of UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Grenlandsvej 5 laf DK 8660 Skanderborg 4o Mobilex www mobilex dk Exchange of bearings of the front and rear wheels exchange and repair of parts of the cross mechanism repair of component parts of main frame Authorized services For authorized repair you should contact the dealer where product was purchased or directly manufacturer The procedure of sending the wheelchair or its parts to the service To accomplish the repair of the wheelchair one should contact directly the producer s service or the local seller The wheelchair or its parts ought to be sent in a package protecting against incidental transportation damages The best solution is to keep the original packaging The dispatch ought to be organized through the transporting company indicated by the manufacturer Storage Store device in dry place where temperature is not freezing The chair can be folded to reduce space needed for storage You can also detach some elements to save even more room Freezing temperatures or humidity may cause damages on tires fabric axles bearings and other elements of the product To protect tires against deformation during long period of storage you can pl
20. heelchair e Ensure that all screws and nuts are aren t rigid and tight tightened The wheelchair is incorrectly e Ensure the wheelchair is properly fitted for the user adapted for the user If needed redjust elements of wheelchair Flat tires Possible puncture of tube amp tire e Contact your nearest wheelchair dealer Tire and tube are worn down or bicycle service to repair or replace broken tubes and tires Defects which detection lies in the user s duty Bearing slackness in the front and rear wheels and also in the front forks The tension degree of spokes and alignment of the rear wheels Defects and the wear status of the tires Defects of the turning wheels Mechanical defects and the wear status of the upholstery Defects of brakes Defects of the cross mechanism Defects of the footrests amp armrests Defects of the push handles Defects of the quick release axles of the rear wheels Defects of the anti tipping protectors List of elements provided for an independent easy service additional safety belt armrests footrests turning wheels the seat and backrest upholstery rear wheels brakes push handles quick release axles of the rear wheels anti tipping protections Parts which can be easily disassembled and sent to a producer s service Footrests turning wheels seat and backrest upholstery rear wheels brakes armrests rubber pads of push handles quick release axles of t
21. hicles WARNING The DOLPHIN wheelchair can t be fitted in the face rearward direction There is a great risk of serious incident injuries and property damage if above rules are not followed The wheelchair must be tmmobilized with special restrains designed for this purpose 4 restrains must be intertwined over the bottom front and bottom rear corners of the main frame as shown on below pictures attached to the vehicle s floor and fully tightened The spots on the wheelchair s frame where restrains should be conducted as shown on picture below are marked with special labels The user must be securely seated and immobilized on the wheelchair with special vehicle safety belts WARNING The typical wheelchair hip belts are not car safety belts and they can t be used as secure user immobilization in moving vehicles The manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect wheelchair s or user s immobilization during vehicle transportation WARNING The BARRACUDA wheelchair can t be used as a car seat During travelling in vehicles seating on the BARRACUDA wheelchair is not allowed The device should be folded and safely immobilized 6 Cleaning AY Frame The frame ought to be cleaned with use of damp cloth alternatively with addition of a soft detergent After that it should be wiped with dry rag The frame should be regularly controlled to find on time the damages of varnish which my cause corrosion In case of any visible fr
22. ip 3 for it to lock automatically in position To deactivate anti tip T pull it to the back 2 and turn it around it s axle so the supporting wheel is directed upwards Then release the antitip 3 for it to lock automatically in position To adjust the distance between anti tip wheel and floor Unscrew bolt 4 adjust the anti tip height over the floor up or down Put back and tie the bolt on desired height For anti tip to work correctly the safe distance between anti tip and floor should never be more than 4 cm 5 How to use your wheelchair ial How to lift the chair Lift the wheelchair up using the push handles and the front upper m corners of the wheelchair frame where the footrest is placed a E WARNING It is not allowed to lift the wheelchair up by gripping the footrests or armrests We recommend to detach footrests before lifting the chair Rev 01 13 Page 10 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg 4o Mobilex www mobilex dk Techniques to get on and off of the wheelchair Teaching the techniques of transferring the passenger must be hold under the exact supervision of qualified staff Below we present only our recommendations Transferring the passenger from the wheelchair to the bed The passenger should face the bed without regard on the fact if the other person helps or not Drive the wheelchair as close to the bed as possible and ensure
23. justment front back allows to influence the stability and maneuverability of the chair The most common and neutral position is B If it is necessary to Fincrease the maneuverability the wheel can be moved to position A It is easier to maneuver with wheelchair that s wheels are set to position A but the rearwards stability is much lower If the wheels are adjusted to A position the chair should always be equipped with activated anti tip supports to protect wheelchair against tipping over Persons with amputated leg s should never use chair with wheels in position A The risk of tipping over is too high For users after leg s amputation position C was designed It offer much more stability that other positions but even though users like that should always use chair equipped with activated anti tip Supports to protect wheelchair against tipping over It is not recommended to use chair with wheels in position C by people who did not have any amputation Maneuvering with such chair might be very difficult for them WARNING The correct position of wheels should be always determined by professional therapist or wheelchair provider It is possible to reach 5 different height adjustments and 3 different horizontal adjustments To adjust the height of the wheel e Take off the wheel by using quick release button e Disassemble the black wheel assembly plate by untying 4 bolts Set the plate in to one
24. line the wheelchair backwards Pull the wheelchair slowly up the stairs step by step balancing on the rear wheels After overcoming the last step pull the wheelchair until the front turning wheels will be situated entirely on the storey and lower them on the base Two attendants If there are two attendants the second one can help pulling the wheelchair by carrying it with motionless footrests If the footrests are not fitted motionlessly they ought to be disassembled and the second attendant should carry the wheelchair holding it with the frame The attendants should use mainly the strength of muscles of legs to draw the wheelchair on stairs avoiding the excessive bending down and impairing the muscles of backs Down the stairs E Push the wheelchair to the stairs edge as close as possible x ig Use the bar to incline the wheelchair backwards aA LC Pull the wheelchair slowly down the stairs step by step on the rear wheels 3 wA r After overcoming the last step lower the wheelchair on the all wheels ed he ee If there are two attendants the second one can help pulling the wheelchair by SS Carrying it with motionless footrests If the footrests are not fitted NN 2 motionlessly they ought to be disassembled and the second attendant should Sy carry the wheelchair holding it with the frame The attendants should use mainly the strength of muscles of legs to draw the wheelchair on stairs avoiding the exc
25. n usual surface type amp conditions Detachable elements Quick release axles of the rear wheels Check condition of detachable elements of the wheelchair if screws are loosen they should be tighten One should clean and then lubricate lightly the quick release axles of the rear wheels The slots where the quick release axles inserted ought to be cleaned up from all dirt with dry cloth The wheel should be laid on the base resting on the push rim never opposite way because the quick release axle can catch dirt from surface which can cause it s seizing in the main axle socket In case of solid particles occurring on the surface of the quick release axle usage of such axle is not allowed Most common problems and solutions If you notice any irregularities in the wheelchair working you cannot use it You should contact the local point of sale or service department of the wheelchair supplier The manufacturer does not guarantee correctness of the wheelchair operation if the parts applied in it are not original intensive of the the should be once a In case of exploitation wheelchair inspection carry out month Lubricating should be carried out periodically Symptoms Possible cause What to do The wheelchair e One ofthe rear tyres might be e Inflate tires 2 0 2 2 bar seems to tilt on one side Rev 01 13 inflated more then the other one turning wheels Page 15 of 19 e Check po
26. ne the wheelchair backwards with use of the bar for inclining to come the front turning wheels off the base pull the wheelchair on the side walk with use of the handles then turn it 4 forwards ensuring that the front wheels overcame the obstacle How to ride down the kerb eS Passenger turned ahead to the obstacle s edge AL We advise to use the below mentioned technique only by the experienced wheelchair users Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the kerb being the edge of the side walk Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels allowing the front turning wheels to fi come off the base as much as it is necessary N E Drive out of the side walk very slowly and carefully lowering the front turning ba wheels on the base T i ee Attendant and passenger turned ahead to the obstacle s edge Incline the wheelchair backwards with use of the incline bar allowing the front turning wheels to come off the base as much as it is necessary Drive the wheelchair slowly out of the side walk and carefully lower the front turning wheels on the base Passenger turned to the obstacle s edge with back We do not recommend to use this technique for driving out of the side walk higher then 10cm Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the edge of the side walk Drive out of the side walk very slowly leaning in the same time forwards WARNING This operation can be dangerous it can cause the wheelchair to
27. on and storage thanks to it s light aluminium cross frame structure and wheels with a quick release axle easiness of manoeuvring easy transfer to and out of the wheelchair the durability and the solidity of the structure It also offers multiple adjustments Some are available as standard feature and some are options Devices are supplied in cartons detached in to few elements for easier transportation The standard contents are 1 Main cross frame with upholstery armrests amp front castors 2 height adjustable push handles for assistant 2 detachable footrests with footplates 2 detachable main 24 pneumatic wheels with pushrims 2 quick release axles for main wheels Product label fe Mobilex Dolphin cna 9 This is a sample of the product label only not Original MOBILEX A S N rskovvej 1 DK 8660 _ The product label is located in the bottom of the Tel 45 87 93 22 20 Max 120 kg frame www mobilex care com C Produced Serial no fF Rev 01 13 Page 3 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg te Mobilex www mobilex dk Standard elements of the palm 1 Push handle height adjustable enabling the attendant to manoeuvre the wheelchair 2 Backrest made of smooth incombustible material enabling also easy upholstery cleaning On Barracuda itis angle adjustable to 3 different positions 3 Armrest adjustable in height and elevable It is used a
28. pped in multiple optional equipment elevable footrests standard on Barrcuda reclining back only on Barracuda anti tipping supports headrest table sooke protectors etc Assembly description With looking on the picture above the device should be assembled in quite instinctive way But we recommend wheelchair to be assembled and set up by professionals before it is delivered to end user We recommend to follow below steps In first place take all chair s elements out of the box and check with the list from above if nothing is missing If you d discover at that stage that some part is missing or damaged do not continue assembly process Contact your supplier of the product right away Put the push handles in the tube endings on the backrest of the chair Use attached fixing knobs or levers to tie push handles in position Insert quick release axles in to the holes at the middle of main wheels To be able to do that you must press the button at the end of each axle When axles are inserted the button Should be located on the same side of the wheel as handrim Attach wheels to the main frame by pressing the buttons on quick release axles and inserting the axles in to wheel bushings Then release the button The quick release will lock in place automatically Try to pull the wheel out of it s socket to check if it is correctly attached To detach the main wheels proceed the same way by pressing the button in the middle of the wheel and pull
29. s a comfortable support of forearms It also facilitates getting in and out of the wheelchair 4 Main wheel Majority of the user s weight rests on these 24 inches pneumatic wheels Wheels can be easily take off which facilitates the transportation of the wheelchair 5 Push rim Thanks to push rims fastened to main wheels self propelled drive of the wheelchair is possible WARNING Do not put fingers between the wheel and the handrim It threatens the injury Front wheel 8 inches turning wheels are installed on rotating forks which makes manoeuvring of the wheelchair possible Cross thanks to it the wheelchair can be easily folded for transportation and storage Footplate User s feet rest on it It is possible to lift up the footrest which can ease getting in and out of the wheelchair Footrest with fixed angle in standard equipment and elevable footrests as option standard on Barracuda The removable footrest is a safe and comfortable support for legs The footrest is adjustable in length 10 Seat Made in similar way to the backrest 11 Brake Pushing of brake lever towards front causes it s activation and protects the wheelchair against unwanted movement or rolling down the slope 12 Seat cushion not shown adjustable by cutting in depth WARNING Always activate both brakes if you do not ride the wheelchair Options and accessories Depending on version and order specification the chair may be equi
30. sition amp fastening of the front UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Ze Nobilex The wheelchair iS hard to push The angles of 2 front castors are not adjusted to the same position Low air pressure in tires Wrong angle of front wheels vertical axles Front wheels axles are dirty Too large load applied on the e Check displacement of the wheelchair mass Inflate tires 2 0 2 2 bar e Check position fastening of the front turning wheels Remove dirt or entangled hair from the front turning wheels axles front turning wheels e Move the centre of gravity The wheelchair is Low air pressure in tires e Inflate tires 2 0 2 2 bar hard to turn The front wheels horizontal e Check front wheel axles and loosen axles are tied to strong them if necessary Front wheels axles are dirty e Remove dirt or entangled hair from the front turning wheels Brakes are not Low air pressure in tires e Inflate tires 2 0 2 2 bar working correctly The position of brakes isie Adjust the distance between the brake adjusted incorrectly and tires It is hard to fold and The upholstery fitted to tight Loosen screws which hold upholstery unfold the The frame cross hinge is dirty and retie them wheelchair e Clean up and lubricate the cross hinge The wheelchair is Low air pressure in tires Inflate tires 2 0 2 2 bar not stable The elements of w
31. th limited motion abilities who are unable to stand walk and or seat independently It dedicated for transportation and moving of such people in seating position Users can move with the wheelchair independently or with a help of attendant The chair can be used indoor and as well outdoor on different surfaces asphalt concrete stone gravel in good weather conditions Any other use Is prohibited Y fa The wheelchair has passed all necessary tests and it is in conformity with following European Standards PN EN 12182 2005 PN EN 12183 2010 PN ISO 7176 1 3 5 7 8 15 19 PN EN 1021 1 2007 It also fulfils all CE requirements imposed by the EEC 93 42 Medical Devices Directive Upon a correct usage of the wheelchair we foresee its failure free work for years The sound recording of this user s manual for blind and short sighted persons is available at manufacturer s office In case questions please take contact to your dealer or directly to Mobilex A S Mobilex A S Gre nlandsvej 5 Phone 45 87 93 22 20 DK 8660 Skanderborg Telefax 45 87931777 Denmark E Mail info mobilex dk 2 Safety warnings amp requirements he I e Make sure that this user manual is read by all persons using the device e Manufacturer doesn t take any responsibility for damages and or injuries caused by the fact that the user manual has not been followed Use the product only in flawless condition If defects or errors are detected you must immediately
32. that fact Range of responsibility The guarantee does not cover transport cost The guarantee does not cover injury or other damages eventually related to a malfunction of this product The guarantee does not cover the loss which rise in consequence of impossibility of using of the product when faults are being removed The manufacturer does not bear the responsibility for damages caused as the result of an inappropriate or incorrect understanding of this user s manual Wheelchair modifications amp additionally installed elements This definition refers to any wheelchair which was modified and which differs from details given in this manual or if additional elements not supplied by the manufacturer are fixed on the product If the device was modified in above way by the user without manufacturer s written authorization it is no more compliant with the CE essential requirements and it is not covered by the guarantee If you have any questions or doubts in the matter of modifications please contact the Manufacturer Rev 01 13 Page 17 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nlandsvej 5 DK 8660 Skanderborg www mobilex dk Ze Nobilex before you will take any action 9 Declaration of Conformity CE declaration FTA a The company Mobilex A S Grgnlandsvej 58660 Skanderborg Denmark declares that the medical devices Dolphin Barracuda Manual Light Weight Wheelchairs are designed and produced in ac
33. the bolt 2 back In some situations it is needed to replace the standard front wheel 8 with the wheel of another size 6 or 7 The sheet below presents possible options of wheel positions It gives a clear overview of seat heights rear wheel positioning holes correct front wheel position and correct front wheel size Correct positions and sizesof wheels depending on required seat height Seat Height jassembly plate hole numbers symbol on front fork wheel size a5 cm 46 3cm o o or A7 Tem sem ooo o a S o T 5si3m se O o oo y O oo Seat depth adjustement It is also possible on the Dolphin Barracuda wheelchair to adjust the seat depth to set it for individual users heights and leg lengths WARNING The correct seat depth should be always determined and set by professional therapist or wheelchair provider To adjust seat depth e Unscrew the bolts 1 located on the inside of upper and lower tubes of the side frame e Slide the front part of the frame 2 forth or back to find the correct seat depth e Redo and tie the bolts 1 to secure the frame position e Repeat the same steps on the second side of the wheelchair e After readjusting the seat depth it is always necessary to readjust the brake position e After adjusting the seat depth it is necessary to set the correct cushion length not shown by cutting the portion of rear part of the foam if necessary and overlapping the upholstery Rev
34. tip over Eee Attendant and passenger turned to the obstacle s edge with back i f Drive the wheelchair backwards as close as possible to the edge of the side AAHON wak i Drive out of the side walk very slowly and pull the wheelchair on the rear F Wheels until the front turning wheels go out of the side walk and lower them on AAAA l gt the base Overcoming slopes Please follow below instructions during overcoming the slopes Avoid the direction changes during riding on the slope Try to ride along the straight line on the slope Do not turn sideways If necessary do not hesitate to ask for help to avoid an unnecessary risk When riding up the slope lean forwards to transfer the centre of gravity to the front and to make the wheelchair more stable When riding down the slope lean backwards to transfer the centre of gravity to the back and to make the wheelchair more stable Control the speed by using the rear wheels hand rims and not by applying the brakes Rev 01 13 Page 12 of 19 UM 271840 851 GB Mobilex A S Gr nland j5 pos aa E E LI Mobilex www mobilex dk Climbing up and down the stairs WARNING Always ask other persons for help WARNING Do not ride the wheelchair on escalators either on your own nor with the help of the other person os Up the stairs One attendant Push the wheelchair to the stairs close enough to touch the first step with the rear wheels Use the bar to inc
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