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1. Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes 3 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 SAFETY Make sure you receive the chair you ordered Check the width of the chair Check the height of the backrest Check that you have received the accessories you ordered Conduct a technical inspection of the chair Check that The rear wheel axles should move smoothly in and out of the casing The button at the centre of the hub should spring out when the rear wheels have been inserted All four wheels should touch the ground The castor fork can be easily rotated The backrest folds down easily The footrests works properly Swing Balance and tipping capacity The position of the rear wheels the angle and the adjustment of the backrest upholstery are the most significant factors affecting the wheelchair s tendency to tip After adapting your chair you should check that you feel safe with the balance of the chair If you feel unsure you should use anti tips or move the rear wheels further back The tipping capacity of the chair is also affected by hanging a bag on the backrest leaning stretching backwards worn tyres poorly pumped tyres and unforeseen changes in the surface you are driving on WARNING A Panthera wheelchair is designed to be as easy to drive as possible and because of this it reacts quickly to the actions you perform If you perform the wrong actions the chair can tip backwards if you do2. Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar 39 65 83 95 42 68 83 95 72 40 5 44 5 35 Kerai og 52 71 38 8304 4704 100 8 45 50 71 76 83 95 83 95 66 5 86 5 66 5 86 5 66 5 86 5 66 5 86 5 V 45 5 49 5 45 7 3 11 5 52 80 40 5 8384 4884 150 8 TA 45 5 49 5 45 7 3 ieee 55 80 40 5 8444 4944 150 8 Weights are measured with brake attached V Ke 45 5 45 5 49 5 49 5 45 45 7 3 11 5 Wae 11 5 58 63 80 80 40 5 40 5 8504 8564 5004 5064 150 150 8 8 19 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 TECHNICAL FACTS Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar Weights are measured with brake attached Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar Weights are measured with brake attached 20 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to
3. 7 0 43 47 35 46 4 5 11 5 53 72 38 7278 4290 100 8 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 22 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 a A AN i ae 1 act AH Vw ACTS pi aa aan X WAAN A Gr VA te a Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes 23 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 OCTO AA Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 163 53 Sp nga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se 24 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes
4. Hybrid Ill dummy weight 75 kg This crash test was conducted in cooperation with Unwin which produces attachment equipment for wheelchairs For further information about the belts please contact Unwin Wheelchair configuration during crash test The wheelchairs crash tested from Panthera were the following models and dimensions Panthera S2 Chassis S2 complete width 45 Back complete width 45 height 40 Footrest width 45 Rearwheel std 24 with titanium pushrim High brake Anti tip Sideguards Cushion width 45 2 5 cm Panthera U2 Chassis U2 complete width 45 Back complete width 45 height 40 Footrest width 45 Rearwheel std 24 with titanium pushrim High brake move forward Anti tip Sideguards Cushion width 45 2 5 cm Panthera S2 Swing Chassis S2 swing complete width 42 Back complete width 42 height 40 Footrest Rearwheel std 24 with titanium pushrim High brake Anti tip Sideguards with armrest Cushion width 42 2 5 cm Departures from these results may occur if the chair is of a different model and dimensions The height of the back of the chair affects the results significantly 16 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes MAINTENANCE Your Panthera is constructed to be virtually maintenance free A few parts do require regular checking however Naturally you should clean and check th
5. Weight Total g 8300 8360 8420 8480 8716 8776 Transport 4744 4804 4864 4924 5160 5220 User weight kg 100 100 100 100 150 150 Air pressure in tyre bar 8 8 8 8 8 8 Weights are measured with brake attached Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar Weights are measured with brake attached 18 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes TECHNICAL FACTS Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar 33 54 73 85 36 57 73 85 39 60 73 85 61035016 10M eo 2 On 0 9 1 5 7 40 5 44 5 2 33 Wee In 46 71 38 8184 4584 100 8 7 40 5 44 5 35 TEE 1h Weights are measured with brake attached Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width
6. accessories on the chair should be removed to reduce the risk of injury to the user or other passengers 15 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 CRASH TEST Wheelchairs that are crash tested and approved Panthera wheelchairs S2 U2 and S2 Swing have been approved for use in vehicles employed by the Swedish disabled transportation service in accordance with the following Below we present details of how to attach the chair in an approved way and list the materials used in the tests The following wheelchair models and materials were used and approved in the tests mentioned above This report is based on the results of crash tests conducted on Panthera wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7178 19 2001 and ISO 10542 2000 Crash testing has been performed by The Technical Research Institute of Sweden SP Test dates 20 02 2003 and 12 11 2008 Panthera S2 Attachment equipment Unwin Belt 4 point with snap hook User seatbelt Unwin 3 point seatbelt high deflector Fastening Unwin low profile rail Test dummy Hybrid Ill dummy weight 76 3 kg Panthera U2 Attachment equipment Unwin Belt 4 point with snap hook User seatbelt Unwin 3 point seatbelt high deflector Fastening Unwin low profile rail Test dummy Hybrid IIl dummy weight 76 3 kg Panthera S2 Swing Attachment equipment Unwin Belt 4 point with snap hook User seatbelt Unwin 3 point seatbelt high deflector Fastening Unwin low profile rail Test dummy
7. adjustment screws the backrest will tilt backwards It is important to adjust both sides equally to avoid the backrest tubing becoming crooked Test this by putting the backrest in upright position and checking that both adjustment screws are touching the frame 3 Try out suitable backrest angle and tighten the lock nuts 4 once you are satisfied 5 Tension of the back upholstery Fig 15 The back upholstery can be tightened or loosened by adjusting the Velcro band at the back Lift the flap 1 By adjusting these you can form the lower part of the back upholstery to suit the shape of your back and obtain good support for your lower back The back upholstery also has a flap fastened with Velcro under the seat upholstery 2 This can be moved backwards or forwards to ob tain the required tension in the lower section of the back upholstery known as the seat bucket Start by loosening the band and sit as far back in the chair as you can Then tighten the band to give you good support If it feels as though you are not sitting far back enough in the chair it may be because the back upholstery flap is fastened too far forward under the seat Undo or loosen this flap and move it back 6 Balancing the wheelchair Fig 16 except U2 light The balance of the wheelchair can be adjusted by moving the rear axle backwards or forwards de pending on how much rear balance you require The chair will be lighter at the front with more weight
8. and hold the bolt still with key no 10 Lubricate the bearings with some drops of oil Wash the seat upholstery the back upholstery and the cushion cover in 40 degrees machine wash when necessary GUARANTEE and LIFETIME Lifetime The life of a Panthera depends on how much wear and tear it is exposed to and how thorough you are with maintenance Guarantee We offer a five year factory guarantee on the chassis For other parts there is a guarantee of 12 months Excluding wear parts Applies to faults in the product resulting from defects in design material or manufacturing Does not apply to faults resulting from normal wear inadequate maintenance human error improper storage or incorrect assembly on the part of the purchaser modifications and the use of products from other manufacturers without Panthera AB s written consent or faults resulting from repairs performed by the purchaser 17 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 TECHNICAL FACTS Seat width cm 33 36 39 42 45 50 Total dimensions Total width 54 57 60 63 66 71 Total length 78 90 78 90 78 90 78 90 78 90 78 90 Total height 64 84 64 84 64 84 64 84 64 84 64 84 Seat Seat angle Tai T 7 7 ae a Seat height rear 43 43 43 43 43 43 Seat height front 47 47 47 47 47 47 Seat depth 40 40 40 40 40 40 Back Backrest angle ig 5 eee Pee eee 7 3 11 5 7 3 11 5 Transport dimensions Width 46 49 52 55 59 64 6 Length 75 L5 75 75 75 75 Height 38 38 38 38 38 38
9. discreetly and compactly designed movable leg supports Panthera S2 Swing has a seat angle of 4 degrees which also allows new options for finding a good seating position also for those who kick drive or need a flatter sitting position for other reasons S2 Swing is also available as S2 Swing short Panthera U2 Panthera U2 is a modern active chair The slimline front and ergonomic design makes it wonderfully smooth to drive and many people discover a better sitting position This is the most easy wheelchair to manoeuvre on the market To drive With a chassis of chrome molybdenum and a footrest and pushrims of titanium the chair is naturally very light and extremely easy to handle Panthera U2 Light The U2 light is a wheelchair designed for the experienced active user who can handle a tippy wheel chair without anti tips Anti tips are not an option The construction is optimized for easy handling in and out of cars and extremely good driving characteristics The very clean and minimalistic construc tion gives the experienced active user a big opportunity for improvements in his or her daily life The U2 light exists in two different set ups U2 light with normal balance and U2 light L with a more tippy balance On the U2 light L the rear axle has been moved forward an additional 22 mm It s possible to adjust the position of the backrest by 10mm forward or backward to calibrate the balance y2 lignt L7
10. mobility and balance the chair according to your capacity Therefor we want you to read through this manual carefully CONTACT If you have questions or need help with your product you should primarily contact your local dealer To get in touch with the manufacturer see info below Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Spanga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se 2 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes DESCRIPTION Panthera S2 Panthera S2 is our new standard model Panthera S2 replaces the previous model Panthera Stan dard S2 has a full frame width at the front and is 5 cm shorter than Panthera Standard The front wheels are placed further out which provides plenty of room for the feet and prevents the castor wheels from catching on your heels We have also remoulded the tubing of the chassis to allow for free space behind the legs an improvement especially designed for users with a kick technique The new moulding also makes it easier to assemble alternative foot rests as required S2 is also available as S2 short S2 short low and S2 Large Panthera S2 Swing Panthera S2 Swing is intended for those who need an easy to drive wheelchair with good seating driving and lifting properties combined with movable leg supports This wheelchair has all the positive attributes of an active wheelchair with a stable construction in lightweight class along with
11. not have anti tips The chair can potentially tip up and it is not possible to issue a warning for all the circumstances in which that might occur The most important safety measures you can take include ensuring that you have tested the chair thoroughly and spend time practicing your wheelchair technique If you have any questions about wheelchair technique you should contact the person who prescribed the chair your therapist If they are unable to help you please do not hesitate to contact us at Panthera AB Brakes If you use the single hand brake and are able to stand up you should be careful not to open the brakes by mistake with the back of your leg Remember that the brakes do not work as effectively on tyres with poor air pressure or on worn tyres The brakes are designed as parking brakes and not for braking when in motion Note For the brakes to work properly the tyres need the correct air pressure See technical facts Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes 4 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes SAFETY Leg support Panthera Swing Make sure the leg supports lock securely into position at the front when you replace them ensuring that they will not move when you need them in a fixed position Sitting posture The wrong sitting posture can cause pressure sores If you are unsure you should contact your pres criber straight away Check that the side g
12. ENTS 7 Brakes Single hand brake accessory Fig 18 This brake is mounted under the seat frame The brake should be adjusted to go 4 mm into the tyre when in locked position This is done by loosing the attachment of the brake with cap key no 10 and allen key 4 mm and then moving the brake along the seat frame Adjust to the desired position and then tighten the attachment It is important that its adjusted equally on both sides of the frame NB When the air pressure is low the tyre is worn or changing to another type of tyre the function of the brake will change Check the function of the brake regularly High brake Fig 19 The brake should be adjusted to go 3 4 mm into the tyre when in locked position If a slight adjust ment is required this can be done by rotating the locking arm adjustment so that the brake goes further in out on the tyre depending on the direction in which you rotate If a major adjustment is needed loosen the bolt on the inside of the brake using the 5mm socket key The brake can then be pushed forward or backwards into the desired position and the clamp is then tightened again NB The bolt on the inside of the clamp under the seat should be opened to move the clamp not the bolt on the outside of the clamp C LN 12 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical
13. OCTO A Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Sp nga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 CONTENT page Introduction 2 Contact 2 Description 3 Safety 4 5 Overview 6 7 Adjustments 8 12 Accessories 13 Transport 14 15 Crash test 16 Maintenance 17 Guarantee 17 Technical facts 18 21 INTRODUCTION We congratulate you on your choice of a Panthera wheelchair We hope that you will be satisfied with this product and have many pleasant years together All wheelchairs from Panthera AB are designed and assembled in Sp nga outside Stockholm They are designed to be market leading regarding quality low weight and easy to drive Intended use The Panthera wheelchair is designed for those who need an everyday chair that is easy to drive and provides a comfortable and ergonomic sitting posture The chair is designed to allow you to lift it easily in and out of your car The chassis has narrow outer dimensions in the most lightweight design currently available We have also designed the framework tubing of the chassis to provide you with a balanced and ergonomically correct grip when lifting the chair in and out of the car To be able to make best use of your Panthera you or an authorized professional should adapt it to ensure that you sit correctly have optimum
14. changes ACCESSORIES Anti tip Fig 20 The anti tip device is s very important accessory that has to be adjusted correctly to prevent the chair from tipping backwards When the anti tip devices are folded out you adjust 5 the ground clearance 6 by setting the wheel tube in one of the four positions 4 The anti tip can be swung away by pushing down 1 the anti tip and turning 2 it in under the seat When folding out the anti tip make sure it locks in the slots 3 To practice balancing on the rear wheels you should set the anti tip device so it is possible to balance the chair Side guards Fig 21 Side guards are a common accessory available in number of variations The image shows a side guard with armrest The side guard prevents clothing or similar from becoming stuck in the spokes and also stops dirt from the wheels getting onto the clothes To remove the side guard e g during transport just pull it straight up so so it detaches from the bracket 13 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 TRANSPORT We would like to make it quite clear that the best alternative for transportation in a vehicle is to transfer from the wheelchair into a regular passenger seat with a seatbelt If this is not possible you may have to remain seated in your crashtested wheelchair S2 U2 and S2 Swing which will be at tached with the approved attachment facilities and a seatbelt although Panthera AB does not recom mend this See pages 15 16 fo
15. e chair more often if you use it in more extreme environments such as in sand or salt water Once a month you should Wipe the chair chassis over with car shampoo or washing up liquid and a damp cloth If very dirty you can use a degreasing agent Lubricate all moveable parts with a universal lubricant 5 56 WD 40 after cleaning Clean the castor fork casing between the wheel and the fork Hair and dust collect here which can damage the bearing Loosen the nut using key no 10 while holding the bolt with key no 10 Remove the bolt and then the wheel Clean the washers between the wheel and the fork and wipe the outside of the wheel bearing with a cloth Drop some oil into each bearing Reassemble the parts Lubricate the rear wheel axles Remove the wheel and distribute some drops of oil over the axle You should do this more often if you drive in rain sand salt and slush or if you rarely remove the wheels Pump up the tyres The tyres can be pumped by screwing the top off the valve and filling with air using an appropriate valve adapter The tyre can take 8 kg of pressure Check that all the screws and nuts are securely fastened Check that the chair has not been damaged If damage has occurred contact us immediately at Panthera AB Twice a year you should Lubricate the ball bearings for the brakes with some drops of oil Lubricate the bearings in the joints of the backrest Remove the nut using cap key no 10
16. eS oS eS 6 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes OVERVIEW U2 Fig 6 Backrest Air valve Rear wheel Seat cushion Castor fork Tyre Footrest Castor wheel Chassis 10 Rear axle 11 Quickrelease hub 12 Backrest release 13 Push rim Oto eS MS OVERVIEW U2 Light Fig 7 Backrest Air valve Rear wheel Seat cushion Castor fork Tyre Footrest Castor wheel Chassis 10 Rear axle 11 Quickrelease hub 12 Brake 13 Push rim 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 ADJUSTMENTS When adapting the chair to suit your sitting position and provide the mobility you require it is im portant that you make the following adjustments in the correct order First adjust the sitting position and after that adjust the balance of the chair according to your mobility requirements The sequence is important since changing your sitting position also changes the balance of the chair You should make the following adjustments in this order 1 The tension of the seat upholstery 2 The height of the footrest 3 The tension of the calf band 4 The angle of the backrest 5 The tension of the backrest upholstery 6 The balance of the wheelchair 1 Tension of the seat upholstery Fig 8 The rear section of the seat upholstery can be tightened or loosened by adjustin
17. g the Velcro band underneath the seat as shown in fig 8 This allows you to vary your sitting height by about 2 cm up or down 2 Height of the footrest Fig 9 and 10 The footrest can be adjusted up or down Remove the two screws supporting the footrest on the front of the frame as shown in fig 9 and10 unscrew using a 3 mm socket head key Push the end plug down by placing key 19 around the tubing above and tapping down with a hammer You will then be able to move the footrest up or down to fit into one of the five alternative height positions You should adjust the footrest at a height where your thighs are supported by the seat at the same time as your feet are supported by the footrest 8 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS 3 Tension of the calf heel band Fig 11 and 12 The tension of the calf heel band can be adjusted and will affect how far forward you place your feet on the footrest The appropriate tension depends largely on how long or short your legs are 4 Angle of the backrest except U2 light Fig 13 The angle of the backrest can be adjusted by first twisting the backrest lock eccentric out of the way so that the lock does not get in your way and then adjusting the screws to adjust the angle 1 Dismantle the back locking function by pulling the wire 1 and folding the backrest fo
18. make technical changes TECHNICAL FACTS Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar 33 54 75 87 64 84 7 0 43 47 35 46 ESR 41 72 38 8270 4714 100 8 36 57 75 87 64 84 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 leo 44 72 38 8330 4774 100 8 Weights are measured with brake attached Seat width cm Total dimensions Total width Total length Total height Seat Seat angle Seat height rear Seat height front Seat depth Back Backrest angle Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyre bar 35 46 4 5711 5 35 46 4 5 11 5 Weights are measured with brake attached 39 60 75 87 64 84 7 0 43 47 35 46 TESS Ie 47 72 38 8390 4834 100 8 39 p9 82 69 79 7 60 43 47 35 46 4 59 11 5 47 72 38 7066 4078 100 8 21 42 63 75 87 64 84 7 0 43 47 35 46 e RSR 50 72 38 8450 4894 100 8 42 62 82 69 79 7 0 43 47 35 46 a5 11 5 50 72 38 7172 4184 100 8 45 66 75 87 64 84 7 0 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 53 72 38 8686 5130 150 8 45 65 82 69 79
19. on of the wheel attachment as shown in fig 16 using a tape measure or ruler and check that the distance is the same on both sides 4 Tighten the screws 1 on both sides 6 Balancing the wheelchair Fig 17 only U2 light The U2 Light has a fixed rear axle so balancing is achieved by moving the body position in relation to the rear axle This can be done by moving the backrest which can be fixed in 3 different positions The further back you place the backrest the more rear balanced the chair will be This means that the chair is light at the front and you have more weight over the rear wheels The chair is easier to drive and it is also easier to tip up onto the rear wheels to negotiate kerbs and steps The chair should not be balanced too far back however because of the danger of tipping backwards How to change the balance of the wheelchair 1 Remove the rearwheels 2 Loosen the stop screw 1 using a cape chisel on both sides of the chair 3 Loosen the bolt through the clamp and the back attachment 2 4 Knock the clamp backwards or forwards backwards if you want a more lightly balanced chair forwards if you prefer a more heavily balanced chair 5 Replace the stop screws in one of the three alternative holes in the back frame 3 6 Knock the clamp so that the back of the clamp touches the stop screw 7 Tighten the bolt 2 through the clamp 11 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 ADJUSTM
20. over the rear wheels This makes the chair easier to manoeuvre and it will also be easier to tip up onto the rear wheels for instance when negotiating curbs thresholds and so on The chair should not be balanced too far to the rear because this will increase the risk of tipping backwards It is important that you take time trying out a balance that suits your body and driving techniques so that you adapt the chair to be as easy to drive as possible without increasing the risk of tipping backwards too much You should always have someone standing behind you when you try out the chair after adjusting the balance If you still feel unsure about the balance of your chair having tested it thoroughly you should use anti tips accessory The anti tips eliminate the danger of tipping backwards and they are easily removed when you no longer need them 10 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS How to move the rear axle Fig 16 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Loosen the nut casings 1 with the 22 mm cap key 3 You will now be able to push the wheel attachment forward or back along the horizontal frame tubing It is important that you have the wheel attachment in the same forward position on both sides of the chair You can check this by measuring the distance between the forward section of the vertical tubing and the rear secti
21. r more information about how to attache the wheelchair in a transport vehicle when remaining seated in the wheelchair Assembly dismantling Fig 24 25 and 26 When transporting the chair you can remove the rear wheels and fold down the backrest 1 Remove any side guards by pulling them straight up 2 Remove any cushions and fold the backrest forward by pulling wire 1 see Fig 26 3 U2 light has no backrest lock just remove any cushions and fold the backrest forward 4 S2 Swing has removable footrest push the button and swing the footrest sideways and then lift straight up Fig 25 4 Disengage the rear wheels by pushing the button in the centre of the hub see Fig 24 Then pull the wheel straight out To insert the wheels press in the button and push the axle into the hole in the casing Then push the wheel all the way in release the button and pull out to check that the wheel is securely in place and the button springs back out Transfers lifting Fig 22 and 23 lf the wheelchair is lifted with you sitting in it the chair should always be lifted holding the frame and not the backrest the push handles the wheels or any other parts See Fig 22 S2 U2 U2 light Fig 23 S2 swing 14 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes TRANSPORT Attaching the wheelchair in the vehicle Fig 27 and 28 When the user
22. remains seated in the chair during transportation the wheelchair should always face the direction in which the vehicle is driving The wheelchair should always be attached in the vehicle using a 4 point belt The front of the wheelchair is attached with the belts around the frame at the bearing casings for the castor wheels See Fig 27 The rear of the wheelchair is attached with the belt around the rear axle Note Do not use snap hooks on the rear axle See Fig 28 Pull the wheelchair backwards and pull the belts tight so that the wheelchair is fastened securely and cannot roll forwards or backwards When the chair has been securely fastened apply the wheelchair brakes if the chair is equipped with them We also recommend that the anti tips should be folded out if the chair is equipped with anti tips Ensure that all the belts are securely attached and fastened to the profile rail on the floor of the vehicle and that all the belts are pulled tight Securing the user in a vehicle Fig 29 and 30 If the user remains in the wheelchair during transport we recommend that the backrest should be level with the users shoulders The user should be secured in the vehicle with a 3 point safety belt This is to minimize injuries to the head and or the chest in the event of a collision or when braking The vehicle s safety belt should be in contact with the body and must not be held away from the body by any part of the wheelchair See fig 29 and 30 Loose
23. rward 2 Loosen the lock screws 2 and unscrew them a few rotations using socket head key no 5 3 Twist the backrest lock eccentrics 3 downwards so that the lock faucet does not fix the backrest in place Use cap key no 19 Do this on both sides 4 Adjust the angle of the backrest by first loosening the lock nuts 4 using cap key no 13 and then screw the adjustment screws in or out 5 using the 5 mm socket head key If you unscrew the adjustment screws the backrest will tilt forward If you tighten the adjustment screws the backrest will tilt backwards It is important to adjust both sides equally to avoid the backrest tubing becoming crooked Test this by putting the backrest in the upright position and checking that both adjustment screws are touching the frame Try out suitable backrest angles and tighten the lock nuts once you are Satisfied 5 To reengage the back locking function pull the backrest into the upright position and twist the back rest lock eccentrics so that the lock faucets spring out into their tracks Then tighten the lock screws Do this on both sides 9 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 ADJUSTMENTS 4 Angle of the backrest only U2 light Fig 14 1 Adjust the angle of the backrest by first loosening the lock nuts 4 using cap key no 13 2 Screw the adjustment screws in or out 5 using the 5mm socket head key If you unscrew the adjustment screws the backrest will tilt forward If you tighten the
24. uards do not exert too much pressure on your thighs since this can cause pressure sores If the side guards exert too much pressure the chair is either too nar row or the side guards need to be adjusted The seat is designed to be used with a cushion Driving If the distance between the lowest point of the footrest and the surface is small less than 40 mm the footrest can get caught on bumps in the surface and cause you to fall forwards Transfers lifting chair and user Fig 2 and 3 The chair is lightweight and for this reason it can move sideways when the brakes are on and you transfer from the side If you are unsure you should practice this activity with your prescriber If the wheelchair is lifted with you sitting in it the chair should always be lifted holding the frame and not the backrest the push handles the wheels or any other parts See Fig 2 S2 U2 U2 light Fig 3 S2 swing 5 art nr bruk S2 eng Rev 2015 01 OVERVIEW S2 short short low large Fig 4 Backrest Air valve Rear wheel Seat cushion Castor fork Tyre Footrest Castor wheel Chassis 10 Rear axle 11 Quickrelease hub 12 Backrest release 13 Push rim 14 Brake See ae Se YS OVERVIEW S2 Swing Swing short Fig 5 Backrest Air valve Rear wheel Seat cushion Castor fork Tyre Footrest Castor wheel Chassis Rear axle Quickrelease hub Backrest release Push rim Brake Foot plates Footrest release
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