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1. hg Rollstuhltechnik User Manual amp Service Book User manual Mio Imprint Technical collaborator Klaus Pfeil As of 29 05 12 Technical alterations and misprints excepted SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG Benzstra e 3 5 68794 Oberhausen Rheinhausen Fon 49 7254 9279 0 Fax 49 7254 9279 10 Mail info sorgollstuhltechnik de Web ww sorgrollstuhltechnik de 2 We are a company member of rehaKIND reha KIND International Support Group for the Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents TUV SUD ISO 9001 by SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG Benzstra e 3 5 68794 Oberhausen Rheinhausen All texts and pictures are subject to copyright and may not be published not even as an excerpt without the explicit authorization of SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 General Preamble 4 1 1 Preamble 4 1 2 Reception 6 1 3 Specifications 6 1 4 Application 7 1 6 Wheelchair overview 8 2 Safety instructions 9 2 1 General Security Advice 9 2 2 Before every use 9 2 3 How to avoid tipping 10 2 4 Coping with obstacles 10 2 5 Heat and water 11 3 Adjustments 12 3 1 Leg support adjustment 12 3 1 1 Standard leg support 12 The footrest can additionally be set off by up to 6 cm by turning the clamping parts by 180 and or by screwing them together with the front bore holes of the footrest 12 3 1 2 Leg support hinged 13 central mo
2. ATTENTION When conducting any adjustments ple ase make sure to maintain distances bet ween all movable parts e g abduction wedge etc and fixed parts in order to pre vent human body parts from clamping in between them Guidance values for this purpose are Finger area lt 5mm or gt 25 mm Foot area lt 25 mm or gt 45 mm Head area lt 60 mm or gt 250 mm If no other specifications are indicated the fol lowing torques are valid for screw joints M5 5 Nm M6 7 Nm M8 20 Nm M10 25 NM quick release axle fitting 35 NM 12 3 1 Leg support adjustment The leg support is ideally adjusted if the com plete thigh rests with a two finger distance bet ween seat and hollow of knee evenly on the se at cushion shells while the leg is standing on the foot rest in a right angle A foot rest positioned too high leads to a permanently buckled position in the pelvic area If it is adjusted too low unple asant congestions in the thighs might occur 3 1 1 Standard leg support Adjustment of the lower leg length screw image 1 pos 3 on both sides e place footrest image 1 pos 2 into desired position make sure the angle adjustment is equal on both sides cf scale image 2 e retighten srews Adjustment of the angle e loosen screws image 1 pos 4 on both sides e place footrest image 1 pos 2 into desired position e retighten screws The footrest can additionally be set off by up to 6 cm by tu
3. operating element Wheel guards Side part Back cushion Locking brake pressing element Foot rest holder 10 Foot rest 11 Caster fork 12 Caster Push handles Moulded firm back Clamp lever for push handle adjustment Anti tipper Quick release axle Reflector Handrims Rear wheels 2 Safety instructions 2 1 General Security Advice Please make sure to read this user manual and the safety instructions very carefully before taking your new Mio into service It is of utmost impor tance that both the user and their assistant are able to both understand and realise all instruc tions Since it is not possible to list all dangers that may possibly occur under different circum stances please make good use of caution and mind whenever you are using your wheelchair Please use Mio exclusively according to the specifications described in chapters 1 3 and 1 4 If used otherwise and or inappropriately the wheelchair may considerably endanger you and your surroundings Furthermore this may lead to the expiry of our guarantee and product liability Please make yourself and your child acquain ted with the respective functions specific charac teristics and the operation of your wheelchair Take sufficient time for this and please make su re to conduct your first driving practices with the support of an experienced assistant It is very important that in the presence of an experienced assis
4. into desired position e tighten screw joints e test new adjustments with the securing support of an assistant 3 6 Seat depth On the three images above you can see the state of Mio when delivered e Image 1 seat plate back e Image 2 seat plate front e Image 3 seat support angle front In this state the seat depth may be increase continuously by 4 cm by moving the seat plate Moving the seat plate e loosen screw joints image 3 pos 1 on both sides and move seat plate image 3 pos 2 into the desired position e tighten screws firmly The seat depth may be increased further if it is possible to move the seat support angle even further to the front after adjusting the centre of gravity cf chapter 3 4 Moving the seat support angle e loosen screw joints image 3 pos 3 on both sides and place seat plate image 3 pos 2 in to the desired position e tighten screw joints firmly user manual Mio 3 7 Back height In order to provide as much moving space as possible for the arms when driving the wheelchair the active driver s back height should generally reach to the bottom line of the scapulae The upper edge of our firm moulded backs is pulled up by approx 5 cm in model 3 and ap prox 2 cm in model 1 Thus a longer support of the spine is achieved Thanks to the curved upper edge of the back sheet plate however the scapu lae can still be moved freely Back bottom with max seat heig
5. Our packing materials are 100 recyclable Metal parts may be put to scrap metal recycling or sent to our factory 34 Plastic and textile parts may be recycled as well 5 10 Reuse Before every reuse the wheelchair must un dergo complete thorough and qualified inspec tion and disinfection PLEASE NOTE The measures necessary for reuse are to be conducted according to a validated hygi ene plan 5 11 Tyre change With a little bit of technical skill and suitable tools you can fix a flat tyre yourself It is advisable to always carry a reparation set and an air pump for emergencies You may purchase suitable air pumps at your specialised trade An alternative would be a puncture repair spray which fills your tyre with setting foam available at the specialised trade Demounting e in case of a flat tyre demount the tyre care fully from the rim with suitable mounting tools e make sure not to damage the rim or the tube in the process Reparation e repair the tube according to the indications gi ven on the reparation set or replace it with a new one e examine the rim and the interior of the tyre for foreign objects which might have caused the flat tyre e only use rim bands which are in perfect condi tion to protect the tube from damage by spoke ends Mounting e push the rim band over the valve and place the valve into the rim e unscrew the valve screw nut Now you can draw up the rim band effortlessly e
6. considerably Exception as described in 2 3 amp ATTENTION When using lockable foot rests please make sure that the spring bolt is snapped firmly when interlocking Do not start your ride before you are certain about that Also please make sure not to lean too far out of the wheelchair when un lo cking the foot rest You may fall out of the wheelchair So please have an assistant help you user manual Mio 4 7 Locking brake 4 7 1 Locking brake standard Each wheelchair is usually equipped with two locking brakes They are to be used exclusively to secure the wheels in a rest position Secure the wheelchair by pushing the control lever for wards Push the control lever backwards and you wheelchair is ready to ride again amp ATTENTION Make sure to read the respective passa ges in chapter 2 Safety instructions 4 7 2 Attendant brake The attendant brake can be used to decelerate while driving provided that the tyre air pressu re is correct and the braking bolt is not worn out Moreover our attendant brake has a locking me chanism with which it can be blocked at the maxi mum braking state To block it firmly the locking lever image 1 pos C must snap into the brake lever image 1 pos B To release please pull the brake lever further so the locking lever will automatically be released amp ATTENTION Make sure that no body parts fingers etc are clamped by the braking bolt or brake
7. lever when operating the brake 27 S RG User manual Mio 4 8 Therapy table optional The therapy table can be adjusted to a wide variety of needs Height adjustment Loosen screw image 1 pos 1 place therapy table into desired position tighten screw firmly Depth adjustment Loosen clamping lever image 1 pos 2 place therapy table into desired position tighten clam ping lever firmly Angle adjustment Loosen clamping lever image 1 pos 3 place therapy table into desired position tighten clam ping lever firmly 28 user manual Mio 4 9 Outdoor Front End optional Fy image 3 Improves the handling characteristics for pas sive and active driving outdoors e activate locking brake e tilt wheelchair slightly e insert cone tube image 2 pos 1 of the outdoor front end into the holding plate image 2 pos 2 at the wheelchair frame as far as it will go e atthe same time the bushings image 3 pos 1 of the height adjustment device image 3 pos 3 must be inserted into the locating bores image 3 pos 2 of the retainer plate e tighten star knob image 4 pos 1 firmly Please check whether the construction is firm and secure in the fixture and whether it is locked Safely To remove the outdoor front end please pro ceed in reversed order 29 Ioc Bun 4 10 Loading and transportation User manual Mio For transportation in vehicles the child user has t
8. possible Adjusting the casters incorrectly or driving too fast especially on downgrade paths may lead the casters to judder which may result in a dangerous and abrupt braking of the wheelchair Hence do not change the pre adjusted position of the casters in the caster fork drive downgrade paths very slowly and bend the upper part of your body backwards while doing so In order to reach for objects on the sides or in mot of your wheelchair please remember your initial stability test and do not lean out too far amp ATTENTION The locking brake cannot usually be used to brake during driving since this might ma ke your wheelchair halt abruptly with the risk of falling out for the passenger It is only to be used in that way very limitedly and only be very experienced drivers We strongly recommend using anti tippers to inexperienced and young wheelchair drivers Because of the body measurements specific to the user it might be possible that adjustments of seat and wheel positions beyond the tipping sa fety limits can be realised on your wheelchair In this case the safety from tipping must be valued over the handling characteristics 2 4 Coping with obstacles To surmount level differences ramps or lifts should be used whenever possible We strongly advise you to surmount stairs only with the aid of two experienced assistants For this the safety wheel needs to be deactivated Please mind that the wheelchair may be
9. push both buttons image 2 pos 1 of the angle adjustment device at the same time and turn the handle into the desired position user manual Mio Single hand push handle optional When playing with other children it is strongly recommend to remove or at least hinge away the push handle because the child might not able to anticipate the swivel radius and might thus in voluntarily injure other children e loosen star knob screw image 3 pos 1 e hinge handle downwards e tighten star knob screw Adjusting the tension force e open control lever image 4 pos 1 e the clamping force can be adjusted via the set screw image 4 pos 2 e close control lever e the push handle must not be movable in the closed position 23 ead eee Removing the push handles push bar User manual Mio e open control lever left hand side image 1 pos 1 e push stand spring left hand side image 1 pos 2 e keep stand spring pushed and simultaneously pull the push handle out of the guide pipe left hand side image 1 pos 3 Inserting the push handles push bar e open control lever left hand side image 1 pos 1 e push stand spring left hand side image 1 pos 2 and insert push handle turn it 90 counter clockwise into the guide pipe left hand side image 1 pos 3 e approximately halfway through you will feel a blocking turn the push handle back 90 clockwise so it may slide into the clamp un hi
10. specialists using original replacement parts only IV Exclusion of warranty Under the following circumstances we exclude claims against us e if the conditions for claims according to sec tion III are not met e ifthe reduction of utilisability of the wheelchair is the result of improper usage especially in 37 ead Bun case of unarranged and prohibited modifica tions e ifthe reduction of utilisability of the wheelchair is the result of normal abrasion e ifthe reduction of utilisability of the wheelchair is the result of changes in the physical condi tion of the patient e g due to significant in crease in weight e if the reduction of utilisability of the wheelchair is the result of high violence or if the wheelchair has been vandalised e if SORG assesses that the instructions of main tenance and usage have not been followed e if SORG determines that the maintenance re gulations and instructions have not been com plied with User manual Mio V Liability Sorg Rollstuhltechnik GmbH amp Co KG does not warrant in case of negligence and is not liab le for voluntary acting of auxiliary persons In cidentally the claims for replacements restrict to damages predictable at the outset of the conduction of the benefits VI Secondary Regulations e Cases of warranty are to be indicated in an ap propriate period of time e Replaced items must be handed back to SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG e Warr
11. the upper notches image 4 pos 2 of the back Link the belts on the rear In order to obtain an advantageous position of the belt make sure to mount it as low as possible 21 S RG User manual Mio BERS 3 14 Growth adaption Back height adjustment cf chapter 3 7 p 17 Seat depth adjustment cf chapter 3 6 p 17 Seat width adjustment cf chapter 3 3 p 14 22 4 Handling Operation The following indications on the operation of Mio in everyday life are directed to you as a user of the wheelchair and are supposed to help you to use the individual functions of the techni cal parts safely competently and conventionally so you can profit from your wheelchair for a long time Please read the following indications on ope ration carefully and mind the suggestions on daily usage of your wheelchair 4 1 Getting in and out When getting in or out please make sure that the locking brakes are tightened Have an assistant turn the casters forwards or drive backwards until the casters turn forwards then close the locking brakes This provides your wheelchair with extra safety from tipping when getting in or out Please avoid stepping on the foot rest because that might make your wheelchair tip forwards exception as described in 2 3 Do never lean on the clothing guard or the brake lever buttons inside the clothing guard when getting in or out for it may break To get in or out you best lean on the ha
12. with warranties for de fects of the end consumer towards the medical supply store or other service providers responsib le for the provision of the patient are not affected II Extent of warranty SORG grants a period of warranty of 5 years after first use on replacement parts and diago nal braces considering the conditions in section III and under disqualification according to section IV The warranty grants the end consumer claims on receiving replacements and subsequent impro vements according to the requirements of para graph 2 If production and or material defects occur 2 years after first use SORG may replace the en tire wheelchair or it may replace or repair faulty parts of the frame and or diagonal braces Hence SORG is obligated to replace defected parts only Further claims for reduction compensation or re scission of the contract are not granted III Claim conditions The following points need to be fulfilled in or der to assert claims for warranty payments e the wheelchair must be in first use e the wheelchair must have been adjusted a qualified specialised trade e the transduction of complete provision must have been conducted by the specialised trade with an attached nonconformity report e changes on the wheelchair must not exceed the adjustments intended by SORG unless they have been arranged with SORG in the in dividual case e our products may exclusively be repaired and extended by qualified
13. your computer you can have it read out to you in the Adobe Reader 1 3 Specifications Mio is a small lightweight activity wheelchair It is available in two rigid frame versions Ret ro and Taurus with adjustable seat inclination back adjustable in angle V shaped abduction and a fixed camber of 9 It is suitable for children from 12 months and offers the option to have the back height seat depth and seat width to adapt to the growth of your child At the same time it is very lightweight versatile smooth running and perfectly adjustable to the physiognomic condi tions of the user It is available with seat and back cushions as well as with anatomically moulded back and seat parts It is indexed for Osteogenesis Imperfecta OI all forms of neuromuscular diseases all forms of muscular atrophy all forms of muscular dystrophy muscular trunk hypotony Cerebral Palsy CP Spina Bifida SB spinal muscle atrophy SMA progressive muscle dystrophy PMD reduced or absent control of the head changes in musculature skeletal deformation to develop and activate the entire tonicity to develop and strengthen the entire skeleton for reactivation after grave trauma for stabilisation of scoliosis for regularisation of dyskinesia Mio is counter indexed for tonus dysregularisation perception disorders strong imbalance loss of limbs on both arms joint contractures and damages on both arms inability to sit reduc
14. By modifying the seat angle support the seat height may be altered by 4 5 cm in 1 5 cm steps Usually a strong or light seat inclination is chosen in order to obtain a secure and comfor table sitting position with even distribution of the seat pressure and to straighten up the pelvis Differing adjustments may also make sense in in dividual cases e remove screws image 1 pos 1 completely on both sides e mount seat plate into the desired position e retighten screw joints Seat inclination Seat height front oe ll Bl none 38 5 40 5 43 0 Ci light 52 song B2 none C2 light 3 oo a E strong 14 amp ATTENTION When adjusting the seat height on the front you should always make sure that you can access tables easily without your knees hitting their edges Corresponding to the position of the foot rest the casters must be free to rotate 360 3 3 Seat width The seat width of the wheelchair may be exten ded by 2 cm via the following four measures setting off the angle support setting off the back support angle setting off the distance bushes adjusting the quick release axle adapter a Setting off the angle support view underneath the seat plate e remove screw joints image 2 pos 1 on both sides e mount seat plate image 2 pos 2 into the in ner bores of the angle support image 2 pos 3 e tighten screw joints firmly b Setting off the back support angl
15. ION Please also read chapter 2 3 of the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS amp ATTENTION Please make sure that the extension is always engaged in its end position because a loose anti tipper may lead to injuries in the assistant s ankle area PLEASE NOTE To surmount barriers or obstacles the anti tip per may have to be swung inwards by the assis tant and swung out afterwards because otherwi se the wheelchair might rest on its anti tipper user manual Mio 4 4 Wheels with quick release axles The quick release axles provide that all of our rear wheels are easily demountable and attachab le without using any tools No person is allowed to be seated in the wheelchair while mounting or demounting The wheelchair must be placed supported and tilt resistant on even firm ground and it must be secured against rolling away and tipping over e activate the anti tipper and loosen the locking brake on one side e push the arrestor button image 1 pos 1 in the wheel hub e remove or attach the rear wheel with the ar restor button pushed amp ATTENTION After each installation please check whether the wheel is fitted firmly by relea sing the button and trying to pull the wheel out of the axle The arrestor button must protrude the hub by several millimetres Please make sure that the quick release axle with the arrestor button and arrestor bolt is always clean Sand earth dirt mois ture and ice may lead to malfunct
16. The indications on application given by the manufacturer are to be followed Do not use any aggressive cleaning supplies such as dissolvers or hard brushes etc SURFACE COATING The high quality finishing of the surface gua rantees ideal corrosion protection To tend the finish we recommend using cus tomary branded finish care products Should the coating nevertheless be damaged through scra pers crushes etc you may correct those spots with a touch up applicator available in the specia lised trade apart from metallic and dormant co lours PLASTIC PARTS The clothing guard and similar parts consist of high quality plastics Only clean these parts with warm water and neutral cleaning agents or soft soap amp ATTENTION When using customary plastic cleaners the indications on application given by the manufacturer are to be followed PADS AND COVERS The covers of the moulded firm seat and back parts may be removed with the zippers We re commend washing them regularly with a mild de tergent and low temperatures in the washing ma chine PLEASE NOTE Please clean other pads and covers e g from seat shells with warm water and hand flush fluid Many stains may be removed with a sponge or a soft brush In case of doubt please consult the medical supply store which built your seat shell for advice on cleaning the cover FRAME The frame and the wheels should regularly be cleaned wetted with a mild cleaning a
17. anty benefits are to be fulfilled in Ober hausen Rheinhausen Germany e These warranty conditions are liable German civil and commercial law 38 VII Period of warranty for repairs The period of warranty for repairs expires along with the warranty of the wheelchair howe ver it runs for at least 1 year VIII Complaint In case of complaint please send the fol lowing warranty form to us When sending back your wheelchair please remember to attach the invoice number job num ber delivery note number as well as a short de scription explaining how the incident came about This way you may help us to prevent the res pective error in the future You will find the indi cations necessary on the type plate IX Delivery damages Deliveries must be checked for possible dama ge immediately on reception and in the pre sence of bearer they have to be reported to the carrier and us immediately Otherwise no claims against them or us can be enforced Ask the carrier for their data copy of their driver s licence or the like so the transport may be reconstructed accurately if necessary This conforms to the general conditions of the carrying trade and the current legal practice The 5 year warranty begins with the date of pro duction WARRANTY FORM Please fill in and if necessary make a copy and send in user manual Mio Please glue in the duplicate of the type plate he re SORG Rollstuhltech
18. e e remove screw joints image 1 pos 1 on both sides e mount back rest image 1 pos 2 along the inner bores image 1 pos 3 of the back sup port angle e tighten screw joints firmly c Setting off the distance bushes user manual Mio e remove screw joints image 2 pos 1 and distance bushes image 2 pos 2 on both sides e mount distance bushes between side part image 2 pos 3 and side part retainer image 2 pos 4 e tighten screw joints firmly d Adjusting the quick release axle adapter e loosen screw nut image 3 pos 1 and unscrew the quick release axle adapter image 3 pos 2 by about 10 mm e the distance between quick release axle adapter and screw nut must not exceed 12 mm e _ retighten screw nut amp ATTENTION It is absolutely vital to check the brakes after adjusting the quick release axle adapter The brake bolt must protrude the centre of the rear wheel 15 hors eee User manual Mio 3 4 Centre of gravity By moving the back rest image 1 pos 3 in the side part the centre of gravity of the wheelchair may be altered by up to 6 5 cm The seat support angles image 2 pos 1 on the lower surface of the seat plate should be moved to the same extent to maintain the ordered seat depth When leaving our factory the wheelchair is preadjusted into a tipping stable position The further back the back rest is mounted the more the wheelchair tends to tip backwards Howe
19. ed or insufficient vision The intended maximum payload of 50 kg ap prox 110 Ibs must not be excessed From SW 18 cm approx 7 1 in and up to a maximum payload of 50 kg approx 110 Ibs there are 2 frame versions Retro and Taurus in 3 different frame sizes available these are depen dent on the wheel size chosen Frame size 1 20 wheel Frame size 2 22 wheel Frame size 3 24 wheel 1 4 Application Mio is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use It is designed exclusively for the walking im paired or abatic child or adolescent to whom the wheelchair has been adjusted by a qualified spe cialist for individual use in self transportation or transportation with an assistant amp ATTENTION The transportation of a person may only be conducted on solid surface and using a seat unit or a seat shell The wheelchair does not serve as a means of transportation for goods or the like It is not intended to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle 1 5 Accessory and attachment drives Accessory or attachment drives may only be mounted on models we have released for this purpose ATTENTION The mounting of additional drives is to be con ducted by the producer of the respective system and entirely on their responsibility user manual Mio S RG User manual Mio BKA 1 6 Wheelchair overview The most important components VONIQAUPRWPDNHM Frame Seat plate Seat cushion Locking brake
20. ervice If you have any questions or need help our qualified rehab consultants are happy to assist you Or turn to your specialised trader who is trained according to our regulations and who is capable of resuming consultation service as well as reparations 5 8 Replacement parts Original replacement parts are to be used ex clusively They are available at your medical sup ply store PLEASE NOTE Parts from other companies may cause faults and become a safety risk Lists of replacement parts with the re spective order numbers and drawings are available at your specialised trade and may be requested from us amp ATTENTION Because of the risk of accidents secu rity relevant parts or component groups are only to be installed by a medical supply store qualified for this purpose For correct delivery of the replacement parts the respective serial number of the wheelchair needs to be indicated It can be found on the ty pe plate on the frame of the wheelchair For each altering or modification of the wheelchair by your medical supply store the res pective information like e g mounting and or ap plication indications with the date of the altering are to be enclosed to this user manual 5 9 Disposal As a general rule the disposal of the wheelchair must conform to the respective nati onal legal regulations You may seek information about local disposal organisations from your ur ban or communal administration
21. g on push handle etc for func tional efficiency and replace if necessary user manual Mio WHAT COMMENTS To be conducted by the medical supply store Please remove seat and back unit as well as leg support and side guards clothing guard for better exterior visual control To be conducted by the medical supply store Inspect brake for symptoms of fatigue or ab rasion CARRIAGE LJ Check fixation of casters and rear wheels LJ Check functional efficiency of the quick re lease axles LJ Check tyres air pressure and valve exchange if needed LJ Check caster bearing caster fork and caster mounting bracket for condition functional effici ency and running characteristics BRAKES LJ Check brakes for functional efficiency OILING AND GREASING LJ Clean and grease all pivotal points of control levers and versatile parts as well as all bearings FINAL CHECK UP LJ General functional check up of all mechanical adjusting devices LJ Additional braking steering and driving tests on upgrade and downgrade paths amp ATTENTION If required the reparations necessary are to be conducted and documented on p 40 f 33 ead eee User manual Mio 5 6 Reparations Please do never conduct reparation and or maintenance work yourself but turn trustfully to your medical supply store The staff there is intro duced to the conduction of such work possess all necessary tools and trained workers 5 7 S
22. gent Please dry well afterwards CASTERS Please remove rough dirt from the casters re gularly clean them wetted with a mild cleaning agent and dry well Please grease the wheel bea rings and similar parts with customary lubrication greases PLEASE NOTE Please check the carriage for corrosion damage as well as other damage regularly Oiling all versatile parts lightly and regular ly obviates such damages and enables you to profit from your wheelchair for a long time 5 2 Disinfection For disinfection water based agents should be used such as Terralin Quartamon Med or Sag rotan The indications on application given by the ma user manual Mio nufacturer are to be minded and followed strictly PLEASE NOTE Before disinfecting your wheelchair ple ase clean all pads and handles in the way indicated 5 3 Inspection For reasons of safety and to prevent accidents resulting from abrasion not recognised on time yearly inspection is designated under normal ope rating conditions It is to be conducted according to the following maintenance manual According to applicable law this inspection is part of the commitment of the benefactor to wards the user of the wheelchair and has to be borne by him For detailed coordination we re commend you arrange agreements with your benefactor in the forefront of supplying medical aids Please transfer these works to a professional repair shop qualified for this purpose in o
23. habilitation products we as producer can reliably guarantee a durability of 5 years presupposed that the wheelchair is ex posed to normal forces and that it is maintained regularly by a specialised trade Beyond this period we guarantee the provisi on of replacement parts for further 2 years spe cial mountings excluded Service life The term Service life describes the period of time in which a product is in permanent use Hence periods of storing at the benefactor s and or specialised trade are not part of the service life Durability on the other hand is the period of time which we define based on our experience and the technical factors this period of time may not be exceeded when reusing the product Products in reuse are subject to increased strain Therefore we recommend when reusing Vector not to extent a further service life of 3 ye ars in line with the durability However we are pointing out that you can in fluence this durability directly for it is significantly dependent on the maintenance of the product In the best case the functional efficiency may reliably be extended beyond the defined durabili ty user manual Mio JURISTIC CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY I Subject of warranty This warranty applies to wheelchairs mobi le standing frames and seat shell base frames by the company SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG in the following abbreviated to SORG Legal claims associated
24. held carried or lifted on ly on metal parts which are firmly bolted to the frame Please note that the rubber caps are merely stuck to the push handles and may loosen un der unfavourable circumstances heat moisture etc amp ATTENTION Extendable push handles and or push bars are connected loosely to the wheelchair and may loosen Do not use escalators in any case not even with assistants Department stores and public buildings with escalators should always have suitable lifts available Do not rapidly drive towards offsets e g kerb stone edges as this implies a heightened danger of tipping Do not jump from stairs or offsets with your wheelchair This does not conform to the inten ded usage of the wheelchair puts you and your surroundings in serious danger and may damage your wheelchair heavily Please remember to fold your anti tippers to the inside while using lifts and lifting plates and while surmounting offsets amp ATTENTION Before pulling a person seated in a wheelchair backwards over an obstacle via the push handles please check the push handles in their bracket stand spring and the rubber pads on the push handle pipes for firm fit 2 5 Heat and water Handrims heat up through strong friction es pecially by braking during fast driving or along downgrade paths Therefore if you have sensi tive skin we recommend you to wear gloves like those used in race cycling with leather palm
25. ht Back height increase max BH 3 cm 3 Back bottom with min seat height 4 Back height increase max BH 7 5 cm The back height is growable in two 3 cm steps with max seat height With min seat height the back height is growable in 1 5 cm steps by up to 7 5 cm e remove screws pos 1 completely on both si des e mount back rest pos 2 into desired position e tighten screw joints firmly 3 8 Adjustment of caster and rear wheel Because of its firm wheel base Mio is free of adjustments concerning the caster rear wheel constellation 17 ead eee 3 9 Brake The brakes inherit an important safety func tion in your Mio Correct adjustments of the brakes are a vital prerequisite for its readi ness to drive Each Mio is equipped with two cable brakes in the clothing guards They exclusively serve the purpo se of keeping the wheels in a rest position They are not designed to decelerate the wheelchair while driving For this purpose the handrims or optionally the attendant brake should always be used Please be aware that aluminium handrims may heat quickly due to friction User manual Mio ATTENTION For your own safety always check whe ther the brakes function correctly Its func tion may be restrained by too little air pres sure in the tyres moisture worn out profile and or brake bolt defective cable and too much distance between the brake bolts and the tyres 3 9 Standa
26. ions of the snap action mechanism which inherits a considerable safety risk 25 Ioc Bun 4 5 Foot rest hinged optional User manual Mio To get into your wheelchair if possible hin ge the footrest backwards after having arrested the locking brake so you can get closer to the seat As soon as the child is seated safely in the wheelchair lift their legs put the foot rest back to the front and position your child s feet use heel holders if necessary optional Lower leg length adjustment e loosen screws image 1 pos 1 2 on both si des e choose position tighten screws pos 2 firmly e tighten screws pos 1 just as much so the foot rest can still be hinged upwards e loosen screws image 2 pos 1 e place leg support retainer into desired position e tighten screws 26 Angle adjustment ATTENTION By altering the distance between the foot rest and the guide pipes image 3 pos 1 you may change the angle of the foot rest by 15 e loosen screws image 3 pos 1 e place foot rest into desired position e tighten screws Interlock optional e pull out spring bolt image 4 pos A and turn by 90 e hinge foot rest backwards e turn spring bolt by 90 again until it has snap ped into the slot e to open the interlock please proceed analogi cally amp ATTENTION Do not EVER let your child get into the wheelchair via the foot rest for it may tip forwards and harm your child
27. k loss of head rest lack of support Rear wheels transportation Risik loss of wheels lack of use 35 S RG User manual Mio 6 2 Meaning of labels The elements of the type plate on the axis of Miro have the following meanings manufacturer logo address of manufacturer model name type number SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH amp Co KG Benzstr 3 5 68794 Oberhausen Rheinh www sorgrollstuhltechnik de Index NC ER MODELL im satel s TYP 910 Zul Nr XXX max Zul 50 kg Serien Nr 60321976310 en a SB 30 ST 30 RH 30 max weight capacity N seat width seat depth back height German Aid CE sign This product conforms to the EC guidelines 93 42 EEC for medical aids 36 7 Warranty Warranty bond Quality assurance system In producing our wheelchairs we make sure to maintain the highest quality possible and to conform to all relevant DIN standards and EC gui delines Therefore we had our company registe red according to ISO 9001 2000 in 2003 and we regularly undergo the required follow up audits All our wheelchairs mobile standing frames and seat shell base frames meet the requirements of Medical Aid Act and possess the respective CE marking customized products excluded Durability ge Fe n According to the criteria of rehaKIND interna tional association children and adolescent rehab incorporated society regarding quality and safety in the case of reusing re
28. k a flawless fit screw joints for g With daily usage leading to per manent vibration the screws may loosen This is why we re commend to retighten ALL screw joint systematically once a month grease all versa tile parts All moving parts such as bra kes brake levers quick release axles caster bearings anti tip per adapter etc Retighten spokes WHAT COMMENTS Conduct yourself or with the help of an experi enced assistant Conduct yourself or with the help of an experi enced assistant Please resolve insufficient air pressure indica tions on the tyre and or dirt by yourself Conduct yourself or with the help of an expe rienced assistant If the brake does not take proper effect worn out profile or braking bolt loose brake lever etc immediately contact a medical supply store for qualified maintenance work Please cneck fixation of seat support frame quick release axle fitting for wheel adapter fixation foot rest fixation of seat and back plate seat shell or belts connection between seat adapter and back fixation wheel guard cover fixation anti tippers If the welded seams are deformed and or fissu red immediately contact a medical supply store for qualified maintenance Conduct yourself or with the help of an experi enced assistant Conduct yourself or with the help of an experi enced assistan Conduct yourself or with the help of an expe rienced assi
29. ke tightened Under certain circumstances it might be therapeutically necessary that the child does use the foot rest to get in or out of the wheelchair In this case please turn the rear wheels forward to improve the wheelchair s resistance against tipping and do not let your child get in or out without supervision and assistance Practice all driving techniques on even ground and only with the support of an experienced as sistant at first Only after that should you try and tackle downgrade and upgrade paths again with the support of an experienced assistant Avoid putting your wheelchair into bank posi tions on uneven or sloping ground to prevent it from tipping sidewards Always drive in right ang le from the hillside the obstacle never diagonally Please avoid extreme adjustments of your wheelchair with a high seat inclination and place the seat back as far at the front as possible to gain safety from tipping Extreme configura tions combined with a disadvantageous posture may provoke the wheelchair to tip even on level ground Please drive downgrade or upgrade paths ex clusively with the anti tipper feature activated When driving on upgrade paths and offsets bend the upper part of your body forward as far as pos sible and drive ramps and upgrades with a pitch or incline of more than 7 12 only with the support of an assistant When driving downgrade paths please bend your upper body as much to the back as
30. l efficiency and freedom from defects by our specialists and is then packaged in special paperboard containers by our shipping experts Thus every SORG wheelchair leaves our factory in a flawless condition The wheelchair has been constructed according to your ordering informati on the technical factory delivers your wheelchair ready for use and adjusted to your needs PLEASE NOTE For judicial reasons we nevertheless need to ask you to check your wheelchair IMMEDIATELY after reception and in the presence of the bearer for any damage that might have occurred during transport Please note that according to the legal situation belatedly recorded damage cannot be asserted neither to the forwarding company nor to us Please do not sign the acknowledgement of receipt of the forwarding company before careful inspection The necessary steps and measures for individu al adjustments are stated in chapter 3 Adjust ments amp ATTENTION For safety reasons all adjustments described are to be conducted exclusively by a specialised trade member qualified for this purpose PLEASE NOTE For ecological reasons we kindly ask you to keep the packaging in case transportation beco mes necessary at a later point PLEASE NOTE Information for the visual impaired The user manual is available for download on the website www sorgrollstuhltechnik de as a pdf file The print may be enlarged or if using the Ger man version installed on
31. lever C has to snap into the brake lever B To unlock please pull the brake lever further which will release the latch le ver automatically amp ATTENTION Please mind that signs of wear may oc cur on the brake bolt So please check the functional efficiency of your brake befo re each ride and have your brake bolt ex changed if necessary Please handle the tyre profile in the same way for it too may wear increasingly under the influ ence of the attendant brake user manual Mio 3 10 Anti tippers The anti tippers prevent your wheelchair tip ping backwards unintentionally Correct adjust ments are hence very important for the function of the anti tipper The correct distance to the ground is 2 5 cm amp ATTENTION Please also read the respective chapters of the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e measure current distance between the anti tipper and the ground e remove rear wheels e remove screw joints image 2 pos 1 2 com pletely and insert them into suitable bores e retighten screw joints image 2 pos 1 e twist screw nuts image 2 pos 2 as far on the screws so they protrude min 1 mm from the screw nuts e check distance to the ground e check function with securing support of an as sistant 19 S RG User manual Mio Further adjustments can be done via the small wheel at the back of the anti tipper e loosen screws image 1 pos 1 on both sides e remove screws image 1 pos 2 on b
32. make sure that all spoke ends are covered e now push the lower tyre part over the bead of the rim Inflate the tyre until round e insert the weakly inflated tube into the tyre cover e check the tube for smooth fit Then you can easily mount the upper part of the tyre behind the bead of the rim with both hands Start with the part of the valve which is faced away Inflation e check whether the tube is perfectly clamped 6 between tyre cover and rim check fit of the valve first inflate the tyre just as much so you can still impress it with your thumb check the fit of the tyre on the rim If the tyre cover is not centric on the rim deflate the tyre a bit and readjust it then inflate the tyre to maximum operating pressure cf tyre cover and close the valve with the protection cap Technical data 6 1 Measures and dimensions Dimension tolerance 5 Abbreviations SW Seat width SD Seat depth BH Back height SH Seat height LLL Lower leg length Data Model Mio German Aid Index No 18 Typ 99 02 1xxx submitted 910 type plate on front cross brace SW 18 30 cm 7 1 11 8 in in 2 cm 8 in steps plus extension SD 18 30 cm 7 1 11 8 in in 2 cm 8 in steps plus extension BH 17 5 35 cm 6 9 13 8 in in 2 5 cm 1 in steps plus extension LLL Retro frame 10 30 cm 4 11 8 in Taurus frame 15 35 cm 5 9 13 8 in Back angle 1 Seat heights WITHOUT cushion Seat height
33. n the res pective chapter at the end of this manual In case of a reuse of the wheelchair this ma nual serves as an important source of informa tion for your health insurance fund Additionally it provides the verification of regular inspections which might be important in the event of warran ty claim Therefore please keep this manual with the user manual Mio wheelchair and hand it back to your health insu rance in case of return of your Mio PLEASE NOTE This user manual is intended for both you and your rehabilitation engineer It contains instruc tions on the correct adjustment of the medical aid which may exclusively be conducted by a quali fied member of the specialised trade cf chapter 3 Moreover it is supposed to help you get ac quainted with the handling of your new Mio and to avoid accidents cf chapter 4 This manual co vers all possible equipment options that might be installed on a Mio and thus may contain chapters that do not conform to your particular configurati on amp ATTENTION Please read and mind this user manual with its general safety instructions carefully before putting Mio into service for the first time If you have any questions the sanitary trade of your confidence or our competent team will be glad to help you Service line 49 07254 9279 0 We appreciate your trust ead eee 1 2 Reception User manual Mio Each SORG wheelchair is mounted and tested for functiona
34. nd rims with both hands or as centric on the seat as possible Please familiarise yourself with the limits of your wheelchair right from the beginning by es sentially in presence of an experienced as sistant carefully leaning towards all directions and perhaps holding a heavy object with your outstretched hand and concentrating on the point where the wheelchair starts tipping Please note that changes of the wheelchair s centre of gravity bring about different conditions Familiarise yourself with them through appropri ate tests again only in the presence of an assistant In the long run you can only prevent dangers that you are well aware of So please read our se parate General Safety Indications carefully 4 2 Extendable push handles push bar optional We offer three options to push Mio extendable push handles single hand push handle push bar To vary the height of the push handles push par loosen the control lever image 1 pos 1 and place the handles to the desired height Make su re to tighten the control lever after adjusting in order to be able to handle the wheelchair reliably Do not attach any bags or the like on the handles as this makes the wheelchair more prone to tip ping Push bar Additionally to adjusting the height and the di stance between an attendant and the wheelchair the push handle adapter offers the option of alte ring the grip angle To do this
35. ndered e close control lever left hand side image 1 pos 1 24 amp ATTENTION When adjusting the push handles make sure that the stand spring left hand side image 1 pos 2 is always positioned below the push handle retainer left hand side image 1 pos 3 The retainer prevents the push handle from sliding off the bracket amp ATTENTION Before pulling a person sitting in a wheelchair over an obstacle with the aid of the push handles or push bar please check if the handles are connected firmly to the wheelchair The handles might loosen and thus cause considerable risk moments Ple ase also check whether the control lever and the set screw are connected firmly to avoid safety risks and to prevent losing the set screw amp ATTENTION Do not attach any bags or the like to the push handle push bar for the wheelchair may tip backwards due to the altered cen tre of gravity PLEASE NOTE Keep in mind that the swivel arm may influ ence Mio s proneness to tipping 4 3 Anti tipper The anti tipper is stored in a rotatable position within the frame adapter image 1 pos 1 To activate it push it down with the aid of the step lever image 1 pos 2 turn it backwards by 180 and release it so it can snap into the po sitioning slot To deactivate push the anti tipper on the pipe image 1 pos 3 downwards turn it 180 frontwards and release it so it can snap into the positioning slot amp ATTENT
36. nik PE a GmbH amp Co KG Benzstr 3 5 68794 Oberhausen Rheinh www sorgrollstuhltechnik de Demostuhl typ 910 Sy This product conforms to the EC guidelines 93 42 EEC for medical aids Our staff has constructed and examined this wheelchair most thoroughly for you For this we bail with our signature Service technician Date Signature Controller Date Signature 39 S RG User manual Mio EEE 8 Service book 8 1 Maintenance due every 6 months Maintenance at J issue where needed readjust locking brakes drum brakes check and readjust all frame parts and welded joints Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature 40 user manual Mio 8 2 Yearly inspection Yearly maintenance Accorc Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature Date Stamp medical supply store Signature 41 S RG User manual Mio Retailer information Your specialized trade L Company Stamp
37. o leave the wheelchair and sit down on a sui table seat in the vehicle For transportation please mind the following points amp ATTENTION Please arrest Mio via suitable measures e g belts in the vehicle in order to prevent it or parts of it from injuring the passengers in case of sud den braking To make the wheelchair as compact as possi ble please push the extensible push handles if present as far down as possible and secure them in that position Please proceed analogically with the push handle adapter then turn the adapter to the back and secure it again Finally you can remove the rear wheels Re lease the locking brake and push the small button that protrudes the centre of the quick release ax le and pull out the wheel with the button pressed amp ATTENTION Please note that the quick release axles are very sensitive So please avoid dirtying or damaging them amp ATTENTION When reinserting the wheels please ma ke sure that the quick release axle is fitted firmly The button of the quick release axle must protrude the axle by several millimet res after snapping in place 4 11 Safety of transportation After storing Mio in the transportation vehicle please proceed the following way e If you do not remove the rear wheels please activate the locking brake e Store all demounted parts of the wheelchair safely in the vehicle so they cannot injure an yone in case of sudden braking e Secure
38. oth sides e choose among the three holes and insert screws pos 2 e retighten all screws amp ATTENTION Make sure to make the same changes of the anti tippers on both sides 20 3 11 Head rest optional Our head rests may be adjusted in height depth and angle A Adjustment in height e loosen the control lever image 2 pos 1 and set it tight after reaching the desired position e Adjustment in depth loosen the star knob image 2 pos 2 and set it tight after re aching the desired position e Adjustment in angle loosen the three screws image 2 pos 3 slightly and tighten them after reaching the desired position 3 12 Abduction wedge optional The abduction wedge is supposed to keep the thighs apart For children with too much tonicity in their legs this is often beneficial in order to at tain better overall tonicity For some children it is only then that the wheelchair becomes acceptab le and usable Depth adjustment e loosen star knob image 3 pos 1 e adjust desired position e tighten star knob amp ATTENTION Avoid taking the wedge with the wedge adapter out of the guide pipe completely Height adjustment e remove star knob screw joint image 3 pos 1 completely e adjust desired height e tighten star knob user manual Mio 3 13 Pelvic belt Mounting of the pelvic belt Pull the free ends of the belt on both sides through the lower notches image 4 pos 1 and or
39. pro tection but never woollen gloves or special wheelchair gloves Using the wheelchair in damp locations or in water should be avoided as this may lead to the corrosion of components which negatively af fects the driving quality and service life of your wheelchair Textile components of the wheelchair such as cushion or plastic are inflammable Therefore please keep any ignition sources particularly ligh ted cigarettes away from the wheelchair Exposed to direct solar radiation dark sur faces of the wheelchair seat back clothing gu ards etc may heat up strongly To avoid burns place the wheelchair in a shady place or protect it from direct solar radiation with a blanket or a similar object user manual Mio 2 6 Driving in road traffic Keep in mind that as a driver passenger in your wheelchair you are a participant in public traffic and therefore have to respect the road traffic regulations Since your wheelchair does not count as mo tor vehicle according to legal regulations you may use pavements driving at walking pace In the dark wear preferably light coloured clo thes or clothes with reflectors Avoid driving on road surface or bicycle paths Your wheelchair is provided with reflectors on the sides and on the back Regularly check whe ther they are clean and clearly visible To use your wheelchair as a seat in a passen ger car only use means of transportation appro ved for the t
40. propriately The following user manual is divided up into 5 function specific chapters 1 Preamble 2 Safe ty Instructions 3 Adjustments 4 Handling 5 Maintenance Chapters 6 8 discuss technical data and warranty conditions Chapters 2 and 4 are supposed to acquaint you and your child with the wheelchair and to explain the daily handling Chapter 3 is directed EXCLU SIVELY to your rehabilitation engineer since this chapter deals unexceptionally with safety relevant points So please in your own interest leave the adjustments to a qualified medical supply store Looking back on our long standing experience as one of the leading manufacturers in child hood rehabilitation we work most carefully and thoroughly during all stages of development and construction This enables us to guarantee you the highest standard of quality individuality and safety Through our certification according to ISO 9001 2008 we commit ourselves to continuously extend this quality standard All materials used for the wheelchair are flame re sistant For reasons of simplification in the following chapters we will only refer to you however the information given is all the more important for your child since it contains important safety ins tructions amp ATTENTION As the current owner of the wheelchair please keep this manual in a safe place and make sure all work done on your wheelchair by your medical supply store is documented in detail i
41. ransportation of wheelchairs ATTENTION Transporting a person sitting in a wheelchair in a vehicle implies a conside rable safety risk for all people involved We therefore strongly recommend not using the wheelchair as a seat in a passenger car and sitting down on a conventional car seat instead During a ride in a vehicle including pub lic transport you must not be seated in your wheelchair without a restraint system for a pas senger If using your wheelchair as a passenger se at in a vehicle cannot be avoided the regulati ons according to DIN 75078 2 have to be fulfilled Please make sure to read chapters 4 10 4 12 Transportation in a passenger car p 30 11 ead eee 3 Adjustments User manual Mio The following indications on the adjustments of Mio affect its usage safety Every technical device inherits safety risks in everyday usage Therefore we are pointing out explicitly that all adjustments reparations and any other sorts of changes are to be conducted exclusively by the rehab technicians of your medical supply store who have been qualified by us Otherwise you may endanger yourself your sur roundings and especially children considerably and moreover lose our warranty claim amp ATTENTION A wheelchair is a medical aid which must be adjusted to the individual situation of your child by your rehab technician in or der to obtain the highest therapeutic bene fit possible
42. rd brake Brake adjustment e check tyre air pressure of the rear wheels in flate tyres to the indicated value if necessary e if necessary loosen screw joints of the cable brake image 2 pos 1 e adjust brakes so the distance between the brake bolt and tyres is about 3 mm technical alterations reserved e tighten screws firmly e for vernier adjustments readjust the set screw image 2 pos 2 e check function with the securing support of an assistant ATTENTION On a ramp with 7 12 incline the rear wheels of the wheelchair with passen ger must not slip with the locking brake tightened Adjustment of the brake lever height e loosen both screws image 1 pos 1 e place brake lever into desired position via the ball head e retighten both screws 3 9 2 Attendant brake optional The attendant brake can be used to decelerate while driving provided that the tyre air pressure is correct and the brake bolt is not worn out cf also chapter 2 3 Via an additional brake cable it activates the standard locking brake independent ly from the driver The adjustment follows the same instructions as for the standard brake described in chapter 3 9 1 Brake standard amp ATTENTION In the second indexed position of the hand brake lever B the brake must be firm enough to ensure that the rear wheels of the wheelchair with passenger do not slip on a 7 12 incline see above To lock firmly the latch
43. rder to guarantee your wheelchair to have the highest degree of safety and reliability possible in any si tuation The staff of the professional repair shop is fa miliar with the technique of the vehicle possess suitable tools and will use original replacement parts Beginning abrasion can be recognised and prevented by them in due time Maintenance The following maintenance manual presents considering possible reuse a mandatory guide line for the conduction of maintenance work It gives no information about the extent of work actually necessary and observed on the vehicle ATTENTION Being a participant in public traffic the wheelchair driver is responsible for main taining the vehicle fail safe state Insufficient or neglected care and main tenance of the wheelchair pose a signifi cant safety risk and automatically lead to limitations of the product liability 31 ead eee User manual Mio 5 4 Checklist and maintenance WHEN Before each use Every 4 weeks Every 2 3 months de pending on driving perfor mance 32 axles for firm fit You must not be able to pull the wheel out of the quick release axle The arrestor button must stick out of the hub several milli Check air pressure according to the manufacturer s indications on the tyre function Close both brakes tightly With lo cked brakes you must not be ab le to push the wheelchair Check cable pulls for damage Chec
44. rning the clamping parts by 180 and or by screwing them together with the front bore holes of the footrest 3 1 2 Leg support hinged central mounting Adjustment of the lower leg length loosen screws image 1 pos 1 and 2 on both sides choose desired position tighten screws image 1 pos 2 firmly tighten screws image 1 pos 1 make sure that the footrest can still be hinged upwards Adjustment of the depth loosen screws image 2 pos 1 place leg support bracket into desired position tighten screws image 2 pos 4 firmly user manual Mio Adjustment of the angle By changing the distance between the footrest and the carrier pipes image 3 pos 1 you may change the angle of the footrest by 15 e loosen screws pos 1 e place footrest into desired position e tighten screws firmly Locking device optional e pull out the spring bolts image 4 pos A on both sides then turn the spring bolt by 90 e hinge footrest backwards e again turn both spring bolts by 90 until they engage into the slot e to open the interlock please proceed analogi cally ATTENTION Do not start your ride until you have made sure that the spring bolt is engaged firmly ATTENTION Please make sure not to bend too far out of the wheelchair when un locking for you may fall out Please have someone as sist you 13 had eee 3 2 Seat height amp seat inclination User manual Mio
45. s 2 2 Before every use The functional efficiency of the locking brake cable brake and the brake for the assistant is dependent on e correct inflation pressure e intact bowden wire e non worn out braking bolts Please check the braking effect of the cable brake before every use The cable brake can only function properly with sufficient air pressure and flawless tyre profile of the rear wheels Check the cables of the cable brakes for da mages before every use Damaged cables are to be exchanged immediately Check the correct tyre inflation pressure accor ding to the indication on the tyre equipment By the way it will be a lot easier to drive and mano euvre your wheelchair with the correct air pressu re of caster and rear wheels Please check the safe and firm fit of the quick release axles If the quick release axle button is not pressed the rear wheels or casters must not be removable The axles need to be cleaned from dust and fluff regularly Please conduct a general visual inspection to duly discover and repair possible damage that might lead to endangerment ead eee 2 3 How to avoid tipping User manual Mio Avoid using the foot rest when getting in or out of your wheelchair for it might tip forward If possible please fold the foot rest to the side or to the back in order to get closer to the wheelchair And make sure that you only conduct this action on firm even ground and with the locking bra
46. s 20 wheels Seat heights 22 wheels Seat heights 24 wheels Cushion thickness 34 0 cm 38 5 cm 36 0 cm 40 5 cm 38 5 cm 43 0 cm 3 cm 1 2 in or 5 cm 2 in Thickness of seat shell front 5 cm 2 in back 3 cm 1 2 in Wheels 20 22 24 Types Standard profile or lightweight wheels profile wheels with integrated handrims Tyre types tyre equipment in sizes 25 451 25 489 25 540 Air pressure mind the indications on the tyres 6 8 bar user manual Mio Casters Types 4 5 5 5 transparent with LEDs Solid rubber black alu rims PU grey synthetic rims Camber Tolerable inclination Tolerable decline Tipping safety Turning circle Tolerable load Empty weight Width 9 12 7 12 7 12 7 1020 mm 40 16 in max 50 kg 110 2 Ibs min 6 9 kg 15 2 Ibs Min SW 310 mm 12 2 in Max SW 365 mm 14 4 in Length without push handles at 20 630 mm 24 8 in at 22 695 mm 27 4 in at 24 745 mm 29 3 in Height without push handles 500 mm 875 mm 19 7 34 5 in Support point back cross brace Weight of heaviest part Rear wheels 1 2 2 kg 2 7 4 4 Ibs What effect does the demounting of attach ment parts which can be removed without tools have on the wheelchair Foot rest transportation and access to wheelchair Risik wheels clamping the legs Pillow hygiene Risik pressure mark Head rest transportation Risi
47. stant Clean all components tho roughly before greasing and remove leftover of old oil Then apply some drops of oil and wipe away superfluous oil To be conducted by the medical supply store WHEN Every 6 Chec months de rosion and damage pending on driving perfor mance Every 12 mont hs depending on driving per formance bowden cable brake 5 5 Checklist yearly inspection Regular yearly inspection conducted by a quali fied medical supply store is an essential compo nent of the wheelchair s product liability safety and long service life Moreover the inspections serve as verification of the service ability for the benefactor in case of reusage PREPARATORY WORK Please remove the moulded seat and back parts the push handles the wheel guard cover and the foot rest If necessary please clean the wheelchair or individual parts of it prior to ins pection VISUAL INSPECTION LJ Check frame mounting parts and accessories for damage defects in paint work and corrosion GENERAL CHECK UP LJ Check all fixing screws for firm fit and retigh ten if necessary LJ Check fixation of all mounted parts and read just if necessary Check fixation of all plastic parts handles mounted parts spoke guard covers etc and read just if necessary LJ Check state of tyres and cover as well as tyre pressure and valves replace if necessary LJ Check all spring loaded devices quick release axle stand sprin
48. tant you test the stability of your new wheelchair to both sides to the front and to the back To do this please slowly lean as far as you can to each side front and back while sitting in your wheelchair in order to for instance pick up an object from the ground Attentively ob serve when exactly the wheelchair starts tipping over and memorize this point well To keep your wheelchair permanently safe and functional please consider the instructions on handling chapter 4 and maintenance chapter Do not ever leave your wheelchair unattended neither empty nor occupied The brakes might loosen unintentionally and endanger you your child and your surroundings considerably Always position your wheelchair against a wall or a cor ner so it cannot roll away Please do not by any means conduct adjust ments maintenance and or repair work by your self but always turn to the medical supply store of your confidence whose trained staff has been introduced proficiently to the conduction of this work and is equipped with the necessary tools For functional reasons your hands are placed user manual Mio on rotating parts i e the rear wheels while dri ving your wheelchair To avoid injuring your hands please make sure not to reach into the spokes of the rear wheels or the space between rear wheel and lever brake Profile wheels with integrated handrims or spoke covers optional devices reduce the risk of finger injurie
49. the wheelchair in the vehicle with ten sion belts Please only clamp the tension belts on the frame parts The foot rest side guards back or seat adapter are not suitable for this e Before transportation please gather informati on from your passenger car merchant on safe securing of the wheelchair with clamp ears or other suitable safety measures in your passen ger car 30 e Store loose objects such as sticks bags etc safely so they cannot spin around in the car and injure someone 4 12 Transportation of the wheelchair as seat in a passenger vehicle ATTENTION Risk of injury through impermissible usa ge in a passenger vehicle Transporting a person sitting in a wheelchair in a vehicle is always a consi derable safety risk for both the wheelchair user as well as the co passengers The model Mio has successfully been te sted for dynamic crash stability ISO 7176 19 by the manufacturer Consequently it is officially released as a seat for transpor tation in a vehicle You can find further information from your specialist dealer or at www sorgrollstuhltechnik de INDICATIONS OF LIABILITY SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH Co KG does not assume liability for damage of people and material caused by transporta tion in a vehicle 5 Maintenance 5 1 Cleaning and tendance PLEASE NOTE Never treat the wheelchair with a high pressure cleaner Please use silicon free water based cleaning and care supplies
50. unting 13 3 2 Seat height amp seat inclination 14 3 3 Seat width 14 3 4 Centre of gravity 16 3 5 Back angle 16 3 6 Seat depth 17 3 7 Back height 17 3 8 Adjustment of caster and rear wheel 17 3 9 Standard brake 18 3 9 2 Attendant brake optional 19 3 11 Head rest optional 20 3 12 Abduction wedge optional 21 3 13 Pelvic belt 21 4 Handling Operation 22 4 1 Getting in and out 22 4 2 Extendable push handles push bar optio nal 23 4 3 Anti tipper 25 4 4 Wheels with quick release axles 25 4 5 Foot rest hinged optional 26 4 8 Therapy table optional 28 4 9 Outdoor Front End optional 29 4 11 Safety of transportation 30 4 12 Transportation of the wheelchair as seat in a passenger vehicle 30 5 Maintenance 30 5 1 Cleaning and tendance 30 5 2 Disinfection 31 5 3 Inspection 31 5 4 Checklist and maintenance 32 5 5 Checklist yearly inspection 33 5 7 Service 34 5 8 Replacement parts 34 5 9 Disposal 34 user manual Mio 5 10 Reuse 5 11 Tyre change 6 Technical data 6 1 Measures and dimensions 6 2 Meaning of labels 7 Warranty 8 Service book 8 1 Maintenance due every 6 months 8 2 Yearly inspection 34 34 35 35 36 37 40 40 41 User manual Mio 1 GENERAL REFERENCES 1 1 Preamble Mio will be your child s reliable companion in their everyday life For this purpose your child has to familiarise with the wheelchair because as any other technical device it may hold manifold dan gers if used inap
51. ver it may also be tilted back on 2 wheels more easily This facilitates for experienced wheelchair users to quickly and easily surmount obstacles as the wheelchair s agility is effectively improved 16 amp ATTENTION Even if the anti tipper is activated and there is actually no danger a beginner may be unsettled or even demotivated if the wheelchair s adjustments make it too prone to tipping amp ATTENTION Please work carefully gradually and only with the aid of an experienced assistant towards the maximum degree of tipping proneness desired for by the user Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS carefully p 9 ff Moving the back rest e loosen screw joints image 1 pos 1 2 on both sides and move back rest image 1 pos 3 into desired position at the same time ad just back angle cf chapter 3 5 e tighten screw joints firmly e test new adjustments with the securing support of an assistant Moving the seat support angle e loosen screw joints image 2 pos 2 on both sides and move seat plate image 2 pos 3 into desired position dependent on back rest e tighten screw joints 3 5 Back angle The back angle may be altered continuously by at least 10 by moving the back rest in the side part Please keep in mind that by adjusting the back rest you are also altering the centre of gravity of the wheelchair e loosen screw joints image 1 pos 2 on both sides and place back rest image 1 pos 3

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