User manual Emineo (English)
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1. Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted The different ways of adjusting the seat height also affect the ability to negotiate obstacles and rolling properties of the wheelchair NB Do not adjust Emineo so that you have different seat heights at the front and back as this can affect the balance point Adjusting the seat height back foure 24 Figure 24 The seat height at the back can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the wheel block up or down Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat Moving the wheel block down raises the seat See page 17 Changing to bigger or smaller driving wheels A bigger driving wheel increases the seat height whilst a smaller wheel decreases the height The table on page 38 shows which seat heights can be achieved by changing to different sizes of driving wheel Adjusting the seat height front Figure 24 The seat height at the front can be adjusted using the methods below The table on page 38 shows which seat heights can be achieved by using the different methoas MB3160 EN lt MINEO 15 Adjusting the wheelchair e Move the bearing housing of the castor wheel up or down One tool see page 19 Moving the bearing housing up lowers the seat and moving it down raises the seat e Move the castor wheel to a higher or lower posi2. TAY AI Leg support p W Whea Gon block Frame Brake pe Yq Ni i Wi Bearing A ff L ei NAV housing Footplate gt i E INS for castor i Castor wheel fork Castor wheel Figure 1 4 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Assembly Assembly Figures 2 and 3 The standard wheelchair is delivered complete All you need to do is e Unfold the back see page 12 e Fit the armrests see page 6 e Fit the leg supports see page 7 Figure 2 Figure 3 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 5 Using the wheelchair Quick release catch Figure 4 The wheelchair has a quick release catch on the driving wheels Press the button in the middle of the driving wheel in order to remove or attach the wheel NB Check that the wheel is properly secured by ensuring that the button pops out approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt is completely in the casing Height adjustable pushing handle Figure 5 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle 5A whilst moving the pushing handle upwards or downwards to the desired height Re tighten the locking handle For extra safety the pushing handle is fitted with a snap lock in the uppermost position To remove the pushing handle pull it up to the uppermost position and press the snap lock 5B Armrests removing and fitting Figure 6 Remove the armrests by lifting them up To fit them back on place them in the ar
3. a 4 mm Allen key e Fit the hip belt as shown in figure 52 Use the screw you removed e Check that the hip belt is correctly adapted to the wheelchair user The belt should lie firmly over the hip at an angle of approx 51 from the fixing position on the wheelchair e Make sure the belt is clean and that the Figure 52 locking mechanism works at all times The belt and locking mechanism can be cleaned using a damp cloth A Placing the belt over the hip against the soft skin of the stomach can result in the wrong sitting position and the user sliding forward in the wheelchair Figure 53 Correct placing of belt Incorrect placing of belt Figure 54 2 EMINEO MB3160 EN Safety Do not stand or exert great pressure on the footplates A wheelchair should be viewed as a replacement for walking Users must therefore move among pedestrians not on roads or streets with motorised traffic Use reflectors when using the wheelchair outdoors see page 30 When transferring yourself out of the chair take care to ensure that you are on as stable and even a surface as possible To ensure that the chair does not move when you don t want it to check that the brake is engaged and locked The maximum user weight for Emineo 4 is 140 kg You should visually inspect the chair regularly to assure yourself that all screws bolts and other fixing devices are securely fastened When the chair is in us
4. and out of the chair Figures 18 19 and 20 e Activate the brakes e Swing out or remove the leg supports e Tilt the chair forwards e The user can now be moved in or out the wheelchair by means of manual lifting or a person lift or frontal movement if the user has the ability to stand see figures 18 19 and 20 Figure 20 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 13 Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles stairs Figures 21 and 22 If the wheelchair is being lifted up down stairs with the user sitting in it the recommended lifting points should be used These are marked on the product A po Bil Sa AN Do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests Do not lift the wheelchair by angle adjustable leg supports The lifting points are the pushing handle and the leg supports NB Make sure that the pushing handle is locked before lifting In order for assistants to have a better lifting position they can alternatively lift from each side of the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles kerbs Figure 23 When negotiating kerbs etc swing the anti tip stabiliser up Then place one foot on the tipping bar whilst steering with the pushing handle Tilt the chair backwards where necessary to get clearance between the obstacle and leg supports Steep terrain For frequent use in undulating terrain we recommend that a separate brake is fitted for an assistant where relevant 14 EMINEO
5. for the seat tilt should only be carried out by qualified personnel Users are different sizes weights and have different function levels This affects how the seat tilt works and how it can be balanced The function level size and weight of some users will make it easier to tilt backwards than forwards The balance point can be adjusted in accordance with this Most users will prefer a balanced seat tilt i e where the seat tilts just as easily forwards as backwards Figure 39 Follow these steps to adjust the balance point of the seat tilt e Remove the armrest and driving wheel Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screw 38A in order to remove the cover Do the same with the cover on the inside use a3 mm Allen key e Unscrew the screw 39A using a 6 mm Allen key hold onto the back using a 5 mm Allen key e Move the screw to the correct hole The foremost holes make it easier to tilt backwards whilst the rear holes make it easier to tilt forwards e Check that you always use the same holes on both sides of the chair The holes are numbered and colour coded both on the internal and external sides e Re tighten the screws and replace the covers 22 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the curvature of the backrest Figure 40 The wheelchair has a padded backrest that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a comfortable sitting position and good stability The user can
6. of the anti tip stabiliser to the base To adjust this loosen the screw 43B using Figure 43 a 4 mm Allen key and pull push the lower tubing on the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Basic Figure 44 Adjusting the anti tip device when changing the chair s centre of gravity e Loosen the screws 44A e Pull or push the anti tip device to the correct position e There should be a maximum of 35 mm from the end of the anti tip device to the base of the chair Figure 44 e Re tighten the screws 24 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the leg supports Figure 45 The leg supports have a linear scale 45A on the outside which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the fixing screw 45B using a 5 mm Allen key Then adjust the leg supports to the desired length and re tighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the legrests Figure 39 The angle of the legrests can be adjusted to 70 80 or 90 e Remove the screw 39A e Pull or push the legrest to the desired angle e Place the screw in the correct hole and tighten Footplate angle adjustment Figure 47 e Loosen the screw 47A using a5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired angle and re tighten the screw MB3160 EN Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 EMINEO 2 Adjusting the wheelchair Angle adjustable leg supports ac
7. one tool fork fastening also makes it possible to lift or lower the fork Fork Castor whee One tool Basie C o2mm 400mm s642 aere C o2mm srrizsmm ssa se 420mm srriz5mm s846 a 120mm 6nsomm 40 86 wa 146mm srrtz5mm e848 a 146mm 6nsomm 98a mwas 146mm 8200mm asas mas Seat height back Backrest 50 60 height Backrest 90 121 angle 33 EMINEO MB3160 EN Technical specifications Seat tilt 0 6 Armrest 23 33 height Driving 90 110 handle height Total width One tool Seat width 23 Basic Seat width 20 Total length Weight of Transport weight 17 kg Transport Transport 74 height Max user The wheelchair and most of its fittings are produced in a special aluminium alloy The backrest and seat covers are made of flame retardant material The wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid pneumatic tyres for the castor wheels and driving wheels Under normal use and with prescribed maintenance the wheelchair s expected lifespan is approximately seven years Areas of use Emineo is designed for both indoor and outdoor use The chair has been developed for users with reduced muscular strength movement mobility and stability Handling of waste Waste from packaging and parts of the wheelchair as well as the wheelchair itself can be treated as ordinary waste The main constituent of the wheelchair is aluminium which is suitable for remelt
8. sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made to the curvature of the backrest Loosen the back cover in order to access the Velcro tapes These can be adjusted to change the backrest curvature and so achieve maximum comfort and support If the wheelchair is set up with a low backrest the top Velcro tape in the lower Velcro back will not be used This is only used if you adjust the backrest upwards Adjusting the brakes Figures 41 and 42 The standard wheelchair is delivered with brakes that are fitted in the middle driving wheel position To move the brake loosen the screw 41A on the inside of the frame at the front of the wheelchair using a 10 mm wrench Move the entire brake in the track to the desired position The correct distance between the brake block and the wheel 42A is approx 5 mm The brakes that are supplied with the wheelchair will not normally need to be adjusted Figure 42 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 23 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser One tool Figure 43 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair Loosen the screw 43A using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the anti tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser s measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position Re tighten the screw There should be a maximum of 35 mm from the end
9. 35 Before adjusting the height of the backrest loosen the backrest cover e Loosen the screw 35A on each side of the back using a 4 mm Allen key Do not unscrew the screw completely e You can adjust the back steplessly by pulling it up or pushing it down e Refer to the measuring scale in order to ensure an equal height at both sides e Make sure that the screw is in the highest or lowest position in the slot before re tightening the screw and refitting the backrest cover Figure 35 Adjusting the neck support accessory Figure 36 Depth adjustment e Loosen the locking handles 36A make the adjustment and tighten the locking handles Height adjustment e Unscrew the locking wheel 86B raise or lower the neck support and tighten the locking wheel Figure 36 Adjusting the angle of the backrest Figure 37 The backrest angle is adjusted from the underside of the wheelchair e Use a6 mm Allen key and a 13 mm wrench and loosen the screw and the nut 37A e The standard backrest angle is 97 By moving the screw to the back hole the backrest angle will be 90 and then 97 105 and the front hole will give an angle of 110 e Re tighten the screw Figure 37 Ge 105 ere Goh MB3160 EN EMINEO 21 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the balance point for the seat tilt Figures 38 and 39 Adjustments to the balance point
10. IX aq 3 0 0 0 0 og a 0 o ae O oog M Y lt 9 of a LEAVY Adjusting the seat height front A Y Figures 32 33 and 34 oe When adjusting the height of the chair you should adjust the height of the castor wheels before adjusting the angle sx X Adjusting the height of the castor wheels One tool Figure 33 The castor wheels have a scale from 1 8 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels e Loosen the screw 33A Use a 5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired height see the scale 33B e Re tighten the screw AN Do not adjust the height of the castor wheels beyond the scale The figure should be visible in the hole on the castor wheel fastening Figure 33 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 19 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the angle of the castor wheels castor angle Figure 34 e Loosen the screw 34A slightly Use a 5 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 34B Place the Allen key into the rotating disk 34C and rotate to the desired angle See the scale e Tighten the screw 84B use a screw locking agent such as Blue Locktite no 243 followed by the other screw 34A NU ba Figure 34 When the castor wheel is at the correct angle the bearing housing will be in a vertical position 90 to the base This is achieved by using a right angle to the bearing house floor 20 EMINEO MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the backrest Figure
11. USER MANUAL EMINEO EL SSS N IZ SE KOS lt A eT PF a Bl j NRR S TR NZ SSN Eee x DY SAL Rezi Sp handicare MB3160 EN C Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair Quality and function are key aspects of all wheelchairs in the Handicare series For your own safety and in order for you to get the best possible benefit from the features of your new wheelchair we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the wheelchair Emineo in brief Emineo has been developed in line with the market The result is a wheelchair with particularly good seating comfort through its unique tilt function and newly developed back solution Emineo is an extremely light wheelchair it rolls easily and has a narrow seat which provides good capabilities for negotiating obstacles through narrow doors and in narrow rooms By means of its extensive accessories programme Emineo can easily be adapted to each user Many different adjustments can be made and the adjusting procedures are intuitive and demand minimum use of tools and replacement of parts Measuring scales on all adjustment points simplify the adjustments and ensure their accuracy SD handicare www handicare com 2 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Contents BE OTA CUNO p EISENSTEIN 2 CONtENIS eos ui incas ea aula aE buda Lina aula iti boa 3 Wheelchair Paris act
12. c Crutch holder Table Seat cushion 15 Seat cushion Smartsit Basic Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort Positioning belt 18 Rucksack Satchel Anti tip stabiliser swing forward with leg Fitting instructions are supplied with the accessories Contact your nearest Handicare branch or aids centre for accessories and spare parts EMINEO 4 Warranty Warranty Definitions of terms Definitions of terms used in this warranty e Consumable part Part that is subjected to natural wear and tear or natural contamination during normal operation within the lifetime of the product section 9 of Handicare s general terms and conditions of sale e Client Those who purchase the product directly from Handicare e Corrective action Repair replace or refund of the product e Dealer Those who re sell the product to the User e Defect Any circumstance due to which the product is not sound or fit to use caused by a lack of quality of the material used to manufacture the product as well as the quality of the manufacturing process e Option An accessory delivered by Handicare to extend the standard product model e Product Product that is delivered according to brochure or contract e g wheelchair scooter battery charger etc e Part Part of product that can be exchanged or replaced This can be an option accessory service part or consumable part e Returns Product or part that needs to be returned e RMA process Proc
13. cessory Figures 48 and 47 Angle adjustment The leg supports can be adjusted separately e Loosen the locking handle 48A e Adjust the leg supports to the desired angle and tighten the locking handle Balf support adjustment e The calf support 48B can be adjusted in depth and sideways Figure 48 A Beware of pinching ia If Paths 2 ILe lt a 26 EMINEO MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the leg support fitting Figure 49 The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed Loosen the screw 49A using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the leg support to the desired position The leg support fitting must not be pulled out more than 8 cm Re tighten the screw Adjusting the seat depth Figure 50 To adjust the seat depth steplessly loosen the four screws in the seat plate using a 4mm Allen key Push the seat plate forwards or backwards Re tighten the Screws BITES When you have adjusted the seat depth it may be necessary to adjust the leg support fitting see above Figure 50 Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 51 To adjust the height of the armrest loosen the screw 51A using a 10 mm wrench Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position Re tighten the screw Figure 51 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 27 Hip belt Fitting the hip belt accessory Figures 51 52 and 53 e Unscrew the screw 51A Use
14. condition with no damage to the sidewalls See that the chair is clean and that all moving parts work correctly Check for slack on the front castor wheel fork Adjust if necessary The axle should run freely about its axis but there should not be any slack in an up down direction e Check and if necessary adjust all screwed joints MB3160 EN EMINEO 35 Maintenance Repairs Apart from minor repairs to the paint changing the tyres or inner tubes and adjusting the brakes all repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or service ask the technical aids centre in your area Removing the tyre e Take off the wheel then deflate the tyre by holding down the small pin in the valve or by unscrewing the valve out completely e See that the edge of the tyre is well down in the inward side of the rim 59A e Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever 59B if necessary Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed between the lever and the edge of the rim Figure 59 Fitting the tyre e Put the inner tube into the new tyre and apply an anti friction agent tyre fitting agent or soap to the edge of the tyre 51C e See that the edge of the tyre is well down inside the rim on one side Bend the tyre over the edge Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed e Inflate
15. e always ensure that the anti tip stabiliser is in the correct position If any modifications are made to the chair such as moving the driving wheels or front castor wheels changing the backrest height etc this can affect the chair s driving characteristics balance and tipping point Exercise particular care when you start to use the chair again Avoid making modifications or alterations to the chair which may affect the safety which is built in to the chairs construction The use of qualified helpers is recommended when transferring into and out of the chair Take care that clothes baggage and other loose items do not get tangled up in the wheel spokes Be aware of the possible danger of crushing injury avoid putting your fingers between the clothing guard and the wheel between the wheel and the brake between the hand rim and the wheel between the moving parts on the angle adjustable legrest and between the side frame and the leg support attachments when tilting If while using the chair it is necessary to raise the front of the chair to negotiate an obstacle never do this solely by pressing down on the pushing handles Step on the tipping bar while using moderate pressure on the pushing handles Sitting in the wheelchair for a long period of time increases the danger of pressure sores If there is a high risk of pressure sores we recommend the use of a special seat cushion to avoid this The surface temperatures can increase wh
16. e aia tu e aaa E e iii ai 4 ASSEINDIV enim d apa aid ilie ial lui o alia n 5 Using the wheelchail lt lt aaa aaa ma oaia ata Saale 6 MID DEI AER EROI Re SIRE RR E a N CPR a PD RT SEI PERI It SPRIE t 28 SY aici a n i la o i iii aaa aa i iale ei 29 Safety LA Gai Sic sui unim imi Daia Gan Rua i nani inca ii iii 31 Ei ph n i pre pei ssiri eE aE EEANN 34 CADENO BEE EBEN se E ea RE E SERI SIE E SES SSI AIR tetas R 37 Technical specifications ss mice caiete one am lada aia ia 38 PROCOS SOMOS ci 40 E r pp ic e IEREMIA RR E RER RER RR RE a SIRE ENI e SPORI EI E IRI E E SIR 42 MB3160 EN lt MINEO 3 Wheelchair parts In order to be able to properly understand this manual it is important that you are aware of the commonest terms used to describe the various parts of the wheelchair Examine the drawing below and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from that shown in Figure 1 The wheelchair is delivered with two types of equipment Basic and One tool Where functions controls and adjustments differ on Basic and One tool equipment this will be indicated in the text and figures in this user manual Where Emineo is set up as an assistant manoeuvred chair it is equipped with different wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle Pushing Backrest and cover handle Armrest Driving Clothes protecto wheel Seat Hand rim
17. e handles 18A to brake e Push the release handle 10B away from you to lock the brakes on when parking Squeeze the release handle to release the brakes A Eseul Alu 8 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Using the wheelchair Anti tip stabiliser tipping bar Figure 11 and 12 The anti tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it out and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to mount doorsteps etc The tipping bar is accessible when the anti tip stabiliser is up or down MB3160 EN One tool Figure 11 Figure 12 EMINEO Using the wheelchair Tilting Figure 13 When you tilt the chair the balance point is retained As you tilt the chair Pan backwards the back opens 8 You can a use various methods for tilting the chair depending on your function level e The assistant squeezes the tilt lever M and the user leans forward backward Se f e The assistant squeezes the tilt lever ef and the user pulls himself forward Eee pushes himself backward using his hands Figure 13 Beware of pinching RER If a table has been fitted to the Emineo A Beware of pinching the chair must not be tilted with the user in it A user controlled tilt lever which the user can use without the help of an assistant is available as an accessor
18. en the wheelchair is exposed to external sources of heat e g sunlight MB3160 EN lt MINEO 29 Safety gt gt Reflectors Figure 55 and 56 Use reflectors when using Emineo outdoors See Figure 55 and 56 for reflector locations SA ma KPT V NAME a vi gt Ft IIS 77 Figure 55 age S ZA Figure 56 MB3160 EN 3 EMINEO Safety in cars Emineo as a passenger seat in a car Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle manufacturer installed restraint systems whenever it is feasible and the unoccupied wheelchair should be stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle during travel The wheelchair can be used as a passenger seat in a car and has been tested in accordance with ISO 7176 19 When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should be facing forward The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for The system is a 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car User restraint system 3 point shoulder and hip belt Emineo has marked off four points Figure 57 that must be used when securing the wheelchair Figure 57 AN Handicare relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Emineo is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system t
19. ess to return goods contact your dealer e Service part Part that is durable and may be subjected to natural wear and tear or natural contamination during normal operation within the lifetime of the product e User Those who use the product e Warranty The rights and obligations set forth in this document e Warranty period The period of time during which the warranty is valid e Warranty provider Handicare B V Vossenbeemd 104 5705 CL Helmond The Netherlands Notwithstanding the rights and obligations of Handicare Client and User set forth in Handicare s general terms and conditions of sale the rights of the Client and or User towards Handicare in case of defects are limited to the provisions set forth in this warranty For the duration of the warranty period Handicare guarantees that the product is without defects In case of any defects the User is required within two weeks after discovery of the defect to contact the dealer He has to complete a return form and return the product or part via the RMA process Handicare will at its sole discretion take the corrective action it seems fit under the given circumstances within a reasonable period of time depends on nature of claim from receipt of the completed return form The warranty period will not be extended after a corrective action 42 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Warranty Warranty period table PET 3 Examples include but are not limited Description Warranty period t
20. h parts in the car e In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user tables that are fitted to the wheelchair which are not designed for crash safety must be e Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or e Secured to the wheelchair but with energy absorbing padding placed between the table and the user f Where possible other wheelchair accessories should be secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don t become loose and Cause injury to the user in the event of a collision g Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as safety equipment seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176 1 9 2008 h The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision i No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points car fastenings on the wheelchair or to constructional elements or parts of the frame without consulting the manufacturer j When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles gel filled batteries should be used MB3160 EN lt MINEO 33 Maintenance The maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or service ask the technical aids centre in y
21. he size of the driving wheel e Remove the driving wheel e Loosen the nut 27B using a 29 mm wrench and unscrew until it stops e Pull the inner and outer wheel block slightly apart e Adjust the wheel block step by step up or down in accordance with the scale e Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block together NB e lt is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening Figure 27 Seat heights that can be achieved Find the dimension of your driving by the different wheel at the top of the scale The steps on the scale column under the wheel dimension shows where to place the wheel block in order to achieve the various seat heights Alternative driving wheel dimensions MB3160 EN lt MINEO 17 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back Basic Figure 28 e Remove the driving wheel e Remove the wheel block by loosening the screws 28A Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screws whilst holding the nuts using a 10 mm wrench e Move the wheel block up for a lower seat height or down for a higher seat height Refer to the scale to find the right seat height e Replace and tighten the screws Figure 28 Adjusting the centre of gravity One tool Figures 29 and 30 The driving wheel can be moved into 5 different positions in relation to the centre of gravity This is sho
22. ing The plastic and cardboard packaging can be recycled MB3160 EN lt MINEO 39 Accessories MB3160 EN 40 EMINEO Accessories Driving wheel and driving wheel fastening e Driving wheel fastening with Impera wheel block enables the camber angle to be adjusted e Amputation block Driving wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres solid high pressure and pneumatic Spider wheel Single hand operated wheel Friction hand rim Friction cover Spoke protectors Driving wheels 20 22 and 24 with brake for assistant e Transport wheels 12 and 16 with brake for assistant e Quick release hub for poor hand function Castor wheel and castor wheel fastening e Castor wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres solid and pneumatic e Castor wheel forks in different sizes Brakes e Brake pull to lock e Brake with long lever Leg supports e Angle adjustable leg supports Leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers e Short 80 hangers for leg supports e Footplate depth adjustable O e Amputation support MB3160 EN Back e Smartsit module e Various types of neck supports e Side supports XAXA e User operated tilt adjustment e Adjustment mechanism for separate adjustment of backrest angle Armrests and clothes protectors e Armrests with short pads e Hemiplegia armrests 23 Miscellaneous accessories Gas filled strut for tilt Cushion to reduce seat width Pump electri
23. ir sole discretion Warning The content of this user manual is only intended as information This information may be changed without warning and must therefore not be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Handicare takes no responsibility legal or financial for any errors or inaccuracies which may be found in this user manual All products described in this user manual are registered trademarks and cannot be utilised in other contexts without the consent of Handicare MB3160 EN lt MINEO 43 Dealer Serial number CE SD handicare www handicare com
24. mrest tubing 6 EMINEO Sd 7 4 SAI Vg Figure 5 a M A E S Figure 6 IA MB3160 EN Using the wheelchair Swing out attach remove the leg supports Figures 7 and 8 The procedure is the same for fixed and angle adjustable leg supports The leg supports can be swung in out or removed in order to make transport and getting in and out of the chair easier The leg supports can be released by twisting the lever 7A inwards or outwards whilst swinging the leg supports After the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired In order to attach it again carry out these steps in reverse order and the handle will lock automatically The complete leg support unit and fastenings can be removed see page 27 MB3160 EN Figure 7 Figure 8 EMINEO 7 Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 9 Pull the brake lever towards you to engage the brake AN The brake is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationary Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake Figure 9 To make sideways transfer easier the brake lever can be folded down This is done by pulling the brake lever upwards and then folding it down Using the brakes on Emineo with assistant brake Figure 10 assistant brake is standard on helper guided chairs also available as an accessory e Squeeze the brak
25. o the one mentioned above MB3160 EN lt MINEO 31 Safety in cars Fastening the seat belt e The pelvic belt restraint must be fastened at as steep an angle as possible between 30 and 75 e The shoulder belt restraint is fastened over the shoulder and chest e The seat belt is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted e Make sure the belt restraints is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels nace i Figure 58 For correct positioning see figure below e The chair must not be tilted backwards Make sure that the seat when used as a passenger seat baie aol ten aa a cg in a car the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels Ny AQ WARNING a Where possible the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system b This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a vehicle c The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt 3 point seat belt 32 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Safety in cars d Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding wit
26. o the parts mentioned below Frame 5 years Weldment frame New 1 year after invoice Repaired 90 days after invoice Brakes Service Parts Seat and back textiles wheels Consumable parts 40 days after invoice griphandles etc Headrests legrests drum brake etc 2 years Not being service part or consumable part Options Accessories Handicare will only accept shipment costs and corrective costs related to warranty on equipment during the warranty period This warranty will void in case of e The product and or its parts being modified or items having been added by others than Handicare e Changes in cosmetic appearance by use e Failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance use other than normal use wear and tear negligence collateral damage by neglect of earlier symptoms overloading third party accidents non original parts used and defects not caused by the product e Circumstances beyond our control flood fire etc This warranty does not cover e Tyres and inner tubes e Batteries covered by the battery manufacturer s warranty Clients and or Users have legal statutory rights under applicable national laws relating to the sale of consumer products This warranty does not affect statutory rights you may have nor those rights that cannot be excluded or limited nor rights against the entity from whom the product was purchased Clients may assert any rights they have at the
27. our area Washing the frame The frame should be regularly washed with mild soapy water If the frame is very dirty a scouring agent may be used If necessary the frame can be flushed using a high pressure jet spray Try to avoid spraying directly at the ball bearings Dry the wheelchair thoroughly after washing or when it has been out in the rain Grease all moving parts if you have used a scouring agent Cleaning the seat and backrest covers The covers can be washed in a washing machine at 60 C See the washing instructions on the various textiles Conditions which may damage the wheelchair The chair should not be used in temperatures below 35 C or over 60 No requirements are specified in connection with humidity and air pressure No other requirements are specified for storage Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can loosen over time Therefore remember to check and if necessary tighten them at regular intervals A screw locking agent such as Blue Locktite no 243 may be used If a locking nut has been removed it loses some of its locking properties and should be replaced Driving wheels The driving wheels are equipped with spokes These should be adjusted if they begin to work loose Ask a local bicycle dealer or your nearest technical aids centre Quick release hub for the wheels The quick release hub for the driving wheels requires regular inspection Check that the ball bearings are working satisfactorily The
28. release bolt and ball bearings should be cleaned and lubricated with oil regularly 34 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Maintenance Recommended air pressures The chair can be supplied with solid or pneumatic wheels Find the correct type and size of driving wheel or castor wheel then read off the recommended maximum air pressure from the table Note that a high air pressure makes the chair easier to roll while a lower air pressure gives a softer ride For optimal driving characteristics the air pressure should be checked regularly Driving wheels pneumatic tyres Driving wheels high pressure Castor 6 pneumatic tyres Castor 8 pneumatic tyres Tools for service and maintenance of the wheelchair Adjusting Verktoy Adjusting Verktoy Brakes 5 mm Allen key Backrest height 4 mm Allen key Balance point 3 4 5 and 6 mm Allen Backrest angle 6 mm Allen key and key 13 mm wrench Castervinkel 4 mm Allen key Basic Centre of gravity 27 mm wrench 5 mm Allen key One One tool tool 27 mm and 16 mm wrench Basic Seat depth 4 mm Allen key Seat height 27 mm wrench Leg support 5 mm Allen key iii ital key length and 10 mm wrench Footplates 5 mm Allen key Basic Anti tip 4 mm Allen key stabiliser One tool Seat height 5 mm Allen key 4 mm Allen key and 10 front ee e e eet Inspect after six months and then every year Check that the brake works correctly Adjust if necessary Check that the tyres are in good
29. the tyre to the correct pressure and fit the wheel to the chair 36 EMINEO MB3160 EN Product name CE marking Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Year and month of production Serial number Labelling for lifting points Angle of ascent Beware of pinching Anchorage points car Balance point MB3160 EN Labelling B CC a 4 www handicare com 39 cm 39 45 cm max 140 kg sete JAN 2010 AS handicare EI iNale i EB 100001 TTL ICI EMINEO Technical specifications Technical specifications and dimensions The wheelchair is delivered as standard in several different seat heights and seat widths The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors The height of the user and how the wheelchair will be operated Ask your dealer or enquire at your nearest aids centre if you are uncertain as to whether you have the correct height and width Dimensions are given in centimetres unless otherwise specified Measurements given can vary 1 cm Emineo 39 42 45 48 og 51 Emineo S 42 Emineo K 33 og 36 Seat depth Emineo 39 45 Emineo S 34 40 Emineo K 34 40 Seat height The table shows front seat heights when using different kinds front of fork and wheel sizes as well as seat heights when moving the position of the castor wheel inside the fork The
30. tion in the castor wheel fork Moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel fork 25A lowers the seat and moving the castor wheel to a lower position raises the Figure 25 seat e Changing to bigger or smaller castor wheels A smaller castor wheel reduces the seat height whilst a bigger castor wheel increases the seat height By changing the castor wheel a smaller castor wheel will give a smaller turning radius and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the ability to negotiate obstacles on uneven surfaces e Changing to a longer or shorter castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork reduces the seat height gives a smaller turning radius and thereby increases the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A longer castor wheel fork increases the seat height and allows you change the seat height several alternative castor wheels to be Remember also to adjust the used brakes when adjusting the seat height at the back 16 lt MINEO MB3160 EN AN NB Remember to adjust the angle of the castor wheel when Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back One tool Figures 26 and 27 On the wheelchair frame you will find a measuring scale 27A which shows the seat height in relation to t
31. wn on a scale 29A on the wheel block Position 1 represents the best anti tipping position e Loosen the nut 29B using a 29 mm wrench unscrew until it stops e Adjust the casing for the driving wheel forward or back Figure 30 NB it is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the nut AN Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity NB When adjusting heights and the centre of gravity you should start by adjusting the driving wheels followed by the height and angle of the castor wheels 4 d A R arl A Figure 30 18 EMINEO MB3160 EN Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the centre of gravity Basic Figure 37 Loosen the lock nut 31A using a 27 mm wrench whilst holding the casing 31B using a 16 mm wrench Turn the casing 31B 90 Move the wheel to the desired position Turn the casing 90 back and re tighten the lock nut securely AN Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity lt aen AN If the backrest angle is configured up to a 30 angle the rear holes of the wheelbase should be used in order to avoid tipping of the chair 7 vu WZ ATA K SS cati A Ty WT gi PA
32. y The balance point on Emineo can be adjusted for optimal use in relation to the user s function level and weight See page the side frame and leg support 22 attachments when tilting the wheelchair 10 lt MINEO MB3160 EN Using the wheelchair Adjusting the back angle using the adjustment lever accessory Figure 14 Adjust the back angle separately using the lever 14A e Squeeze the lever as you push the backrest forwards or backwards mes a AC AA O Figure 14 Electrical tilt and back accessory Use the manual control to tilt the chair and change the back angle Charge procedure Figure 15 The wheelchair must not be used during charging Only charge the chair when it is not in use Place the charger plug in the manual control and connect to electricity 230 V A green light will show on the charger when the batteries are fully charged MB3160 EN EMINEO 11 Using the wheelchair Fold the backrest up or down Figures 16 and 17 e Remove the armrests Carry out this procedure in reverse order to pull the back up Pi D O e Tilt the chair forwards Pull out the bolt SS 16A and turn it 90 to lock it in the ESS open position release the bolt and fold Z P i down the back Cat A N At STN A eA Figure 17 12 EMINEO MB3160 EN Using the wheelchair Moving in
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