Safety-related checks and maintenance intervals Please observe
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1. footrest can be flipped up to facilitate getting on and out of the stroller Spring element The movable spring elements allow and facilitate the children s individual mobility fig 11 Angle of rotation Loosen the central Allen screw at the back of the seat unit and adjust the desired angle of rotation of the spring element Re tighten the screw fig 12 Note To dismount the whole spring element loosen the central Allen screw and remove the spring element in forward direction Depth adjustment In order to adjust the depth in the direction of the child loosen the Allen screw for the adjustment of the rotation angle s above Now the upper and lower Allen screw at the back of the seat unit can be turned to the right and the whole spring element moves forward in the direction of the child If the Allen screw is turned to the left it moves back again After adjustment the central Allen screw for the rotation angle should be re tightened fig 13 Spring movement limiters The red spring movement limiters are located inside the spring element The displacement of the FGF track can be limited as required To limit the spring travel press the securing device inward until it engages into place Press outward for loosening fig 14 The adjustment of the spring movement limiters may be restricted when the belt bow is used In such cases slightly press the spring element forward Tip Slightly lift the FGF track from the front2. for easier adjustment FGF track flexible fibre glass track These tracks are made of fatigue proof material using the latest fibre glass technology pultrusion Apart from high durability they also ensure optimal sitting comfort which results in the child s positive perceptive process Wing suspensions The wing suspensions optimally fit the body contour of the children and transmit movement impulses Each wing suspension may be shifted or removed as necessary in order to ensure individual adaptation To remove the wing suspensions press the top and bottom forward with both hands 14 Recommendations for the adjustment of the ThevoTwist size 1 and 2 seat 1 Place the child into the ThevoTwist Align the pelvis 3 The spring elements can be adjusted to the child s individual ergonomic requirements by regulating the angle of rotation and depth of the spring elements 4 The child s care may be optimized with additional accessories 5 The initial adjustment should be checked after 24 hours at the latest Cleaning disinfection and care instructions Cushions All cushions may be removed in only a few steps Both the fabric made of 100 PES and the spacer fabric are top quality textiles washable at 40 C 104 F The fabrics are printed with non poisonous heavy metal free dyes Please note that even high quality fabrics may fade when exposed to permanent and intense sunlight The cushion is made of low flammability material
3. 21 cm 12 9 x 8 3 Overall dimensions wxh x 38 x 78 x 64 cm 15 x 30 7 x 25 2 45 x 101 x 76 cm 17 7 x 39 8 x 29 9 Folded dimensions wxh x1 38 x 33 x 73 cm 15 x 13 x 28 7 45 x 35 x 91 cm 17 7 x13 8 x 35 8 Carrying capacity 35 kg 77 2 Ib 40 kg 88 2 Ib Weight 8 4 kg 18 5 Ib 9 9 kg 21 8 Ib Seat turning range 180 180 Setting up and assembly The footrest is to be fixed to the knee joints Place the grid joints one upon the other and connect them with the screws and the washers coming from the inside and wing nuts coming from the outside Seat upholstery Fix the two lower Velcro fasteners around the tubes of the footrest Engaging the seat unit Insert the seat unit on the rear crossbar and engage forwards The EASyS click system snaps in automatically fig 1 Removing the seat unit Push the EASyS click lever under the seat unit forwards and take it off the underframe in forward direction Seat width Loosen the hip seat guide screws from above using an Allen key and shift the hip guides accordingly fig 2 Seat depth Loosen the front Allen screws also for the adjustment of the seat width on the seating surface and pull out the seat plate fig 3 Tip For easy adjustment of the seat depth grip the front edge of the seat with one hand and press against bottom part of the backrest concentric with the other hand The depth of the hip guides can be adjusted as well Loosen the two screws adjus
4. Safety related checks and maintenance intervals gt gt All operating elements and fastening screws should be checked every month The telescopic sliding plate should remain free of dirt and sand Please bear in mind that the screws and release handles etc should be secured after each adjustment Please observe the following general safety instructions gt gt gt VVVYb yy y yyyyyyy y When handling ThevoTwist especially when setting up please observe the recommendations in the user manual Please keep packaging material away from children to avoid the risk of choking We recommend that you adjust the seat depth and lower leg length according to the current body size of your child at least every 3 months If necessary ask your therapist orthopaedist for assistance Please bear in mind to engage the locking device after adjusting the seat height seat angle and hip angle Please be careful not to catch your fingers when carrying out adjustments Be careful not to harm yourself when folding up the footrest or adjusting the seat height IMPORTANT Use the attached Allen key for all adjustments Allen screw 3mm 0 1 If you have doubts about the correct use of ThevoTwist consult your local dealer to avoid incorrect adjustments For safety reasons accessories not mentioned in this user manual should be mounted by specialists only Please do not overload your ThevoTwist and observe the maximum load capacity see tech
5. g out of the chair Parking ThevoTwist on slopes should be avoided gt From time to time you should wipe off the dirt from the wheels Use a damp cloth and make sure you dry thoroughly VvUVV Do not use strong solvent High solar radiation may lead to high surface temperature on the dark upholstery material Do not expose the gas springs to high pressure or temperatures Do not loosen or remove any screws unless otherwise stated Keep ThevoTwist away from naked flames Only one child should be transported in the rehabilitation stroller Purpose and use The ThevoTwist size 1 and 2 seat together with a suitable underframe undercarriage is appropriate for indoor and outdoor transport of disabled children Risks and contraindications Proper handling may avoid any use related risks No contraindications are known Technical data Thevolwist size 1 seat size 2 seat Seat depth 19 30 cm 7 5 11 8 27 38 cm 10 6 15 Seating width 19 31 cm 7 5 12 2 25 36 cm 9 8 14 2 Back height 47 65 cm 18 5 25 6 64 78 cm 25 2 30 7 Lower leg length 17 30 cm 6 7 11 8 25 36 cm 9 8 14 2 Knee angle adjustable in steps of 15 90 to 180 90 to 180 Hip angle 90 to 133 90 to 145 Foot angle 78 to 100 78 to 100 Seat tilt in space on J A underframe 15 to 45 10 to 40 Size of footrest w x d 28 5 x18 cm 11 2 x 7 33 x
6. nical data Do not leave your child unattended when getting in or off ThevoTwist Excessive load of the footrest may lead to slipping off or tipping We recommend that you always secure your child with the 2 point pelvic belt standard equipment or another retention belt available as an accessory and never leave the child unattended in ThevoTwist Always lock the brake before placing or removing the child from ThevoTwist Always lock the brake when the chair is stationary to avoid rolling Avoid any obstacles in the way of the chair do not push the chair into them ATTENTION Wet or flat wheels may affect the braking action When stopping or halting for a longer period of time you should apply the foot brake to prevent inadvertent rolling When lifting ThevoTwist make sure to hold it at tightly welded or tightly screwed component parts only frame tube at front and rear wheels Please avoid uneven ground as this may cause ThevoTwist to tip over Ground beams should be passed over only when the base frame is tilted to stand on the rear wheels going upwards pull backwards going downwards lowering slowly Wearing reflective clothing will increase your and your child s visibility to other road users in the dark Attaching heavy bags or string bags increase the danger of tilting Use the basket in the J A underframe Please be careful when pushing on slopes to avoid ThevoTwist tipping over or rolling away or your child fallin
7. s BS 5852 part 1 fig 15 Velcro fastening Occasionally clean the Velcro ribbon with a brush in order to preserve the functionality of the Velcro fastening Always close the Velcro ribbons at washing Terms of guarantee CE mark Thomashilfen is certified in accordance with the ISO standard DIN EN ISO 13485 2003 and guarantees the quality of the products they supply Both material selection and processing meet the very highest of manufacturing standards Every single part is always subjected to final inspection Thomashilfen offers you a guarantee of 3 years for all frame parts commencing on the date of purchase This guarantee incorporates all claims which influence functionality Damages due to improper use e g overloading and natural wear and tear are excluded ThevoTwist size 1 and 2 seat meets the requirements of the European standards EN 12182 and 12183 and is provided with a CE marking Enjoy your ThevoTwist 15
8. t the desired depth and retighten the screws fig 4 Back height Loosen both knurled nuts at the back of the seat unit and adjust the desired height fig 5 Note The upper spring element should be removed for low back heights in order to facilitate an ergonomically correct sitting posture s Spring element Headrest The height and angle of the headrest may be adjusted individually by loosening both wing nuts on the headrest fig 6 13 Backrest adjustment by gas spring The release button at the top of the backrest has a safety lock To unlock slightly lift the release button and let it click into place again after a quarter turn Now you can adjust the back angle Hold the backrest with one hand and press the release button down with the other hand Adjust desired position by pushing or lifting the backrest Then release the button again The seat unit automatically slides forwards on its rails shifting the centre of gravity Make sure to relock the release button after each adjustment fig 7 Lower leg length Release the locking device by loosening the knurled nuts on the right and left of the footrest The height of the footrest can be freely adjusted fig 8 Foot angle Loosen the four screws on the right and left of the rear side of the footrest and adjust the desired foot angle Re tighten the screws fig 9 Knee angle Set the knee angle by loosening the side wing screws on both sides fig 10 Tip The
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