Tomtar MR-S Manuale utente
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TOMTAR MR-S & TOMTAR MR-LG
Standard & lightweight wheelchair
User manual
Version 2.0.0
Record of product identication data
We recommend that you write down your product identication data below (found on product
label), so that you have these on hand should you require any further information about your
product. (see chapter product labelling)*
Type / model:
Item No. / REF:
Serial number (21):
Date of manufacture:
Other information/notes:
* The identication data on your product label may differ on custom-made devices.
Thank you for choosing the
TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG manual wheelchair
from DIETZ.
Read these operating instructions carefully before starting to use your
new TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG. They contain important safety instructions
and valuable tips on correctly using the wheelchair.
They also contain information concerning operational safety, road safety
and the best possible value retention of your wheelchair.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please con-
tact the specialist retailer which supplied the wheelchair to you.
You can always find the latest information on your product on our
homepage. For information or queries concerning product safety and on
recalls, please contact DIETZ in writing or by telephone. You will find our
contact information on the back of these operating instructions.
NOTE
A large-print version of the operating instructions is
available for visually impaired persons at
www.dietz-rehab.de in PDF format.
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FOREWORD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 Important information
Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contraindications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
02 Product description
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Accessories (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Structure of the TOMTAR MR-S/MR-LG . . . . . .9
03 Setting up the wheelchair
Preparing the wheelchair for use . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1 Folding/unfolding the wheelchair. . . . . .10
3.2 Backrest upholstery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Attaching the leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
04 Using the wheelchair
4.1 Getting in and out of your wheelchair . .12
4.2 Swivelling the side panels/armrests . . . .14
4.3 Removing the side panels / armrests . . .14
4.4 Folding up the foot plates . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.5 Swivelling and detaching the leg
rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.6 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair with the push rims. . . . . . . .16
4.7 Driving on gradients and uneven
ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.8 Loading the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.9 Parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.10 Drum brakes for an attendant
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.11 Removing and attaching rear
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.12 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Transport of the wheelchair without user . . . .21
Wheelchair as a car seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Attaching the wheelchair
restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wheelchair user restraint system . . . . . . . . . .24
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05 Individual adjustments
Important information on adjustments. . . . . .26
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.1 Lower leg length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.2 Adjustable backrest
(only TOMTAR MR-LG) . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.3 Armrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Adjusting the push handle
(only TOMTAR MR-LG) . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.5 Seat depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.6 Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.7 Parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.8 Drum brake (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.9 Wheelbase extension (optional). . . . . . .31
5.10 Anti-tipping supports (optional). . . . . . .32
5.11 Angle-adjustable foot plates . . . . . . . . .33
5.12 Safety belt (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.13 Amputee support (optional) . . . . . . . . .34
5.14 Brake lever extension (optional) . . . . . .34
5.15 Height-adjustable side panel
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.16 Therapy tray (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.17 Angle-adjustable leg rest (optional). . . .36
5.18 Accessories and add-ons from
external suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
06 Technical data
Wheelchair dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Product tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
07 Safety instructions
Safety information & driving restrictions. . . . .42
08 Instructions for general use
Servicing/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Handing over and reuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
09 Manufacturer‘s declarations
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Lifetime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INTENDED PURPOSE
The wheelchair TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG is only intended to be used to
carry persons with a maximum bodyweight of 130 kg. It can be used
indoors and outdoors.
Persons who use the wheelchair independently must be physically and
mentally capable of moving and braking the wheelchair. The user must
have sufficiently good eyesight to use the wheelchair in public spaces
and to use public highways.
If the wheelchair is moved by an accompanying person, the accompany-
ing person must be physically capable of pushing and braking the occu-
pied wheelchair.
The wheelchair is not suitable for children. The wheelchair shall not be
used for the transport of more than one person or of cargo.
The intended purpose may differ for products which were manufactured
as custom-made device and which have been labelled as such. In this
case, please refer to the documentation supplied with the product.
INDICATIONS
This wheelchair provides assistance for persons who are unable to walk
or who have a severe walking impediment due to
t Paralysis
t Loss of limbs
t Limb defect / deformation
t Joint contracture/joint damage (not on both arms)
t Other diseases.
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01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of
t False sensations
t Severe disequilibrium
t Loss of limbs on both arms
t Joint contracture / joint damage on both arms
t Inability to sit
t Impaired or inadequate vision.
SYMBOLS
These symbols indicate passages of text that are helpful for using and
operating the product in every day life.
WARNING
It is mandatory to observe and comply with warnings.
They inform you of circumstances that could result in injury and/or
damage to the wheelchair or surroundings if the warnings are not
observed.
NOTE
Tips and advice to simplify using the functions.
01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG is delivered completely assembled and
packaged in a box. If possible, please keep the packaging for possible
later storage of the wheelchair.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
On receipt of the wheelchair, please immediately check to make sure
that the contents are complete and undamaged. The contents consist of:
t 1 set of cardboard box and packaging
t 1 pre-assembled wheelchair
t 1 pair of leg rests
t Operating instructions
t Multipurpose wrench (8, 10, 13, 16, 19 mm)
t Accessories (if selected)
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
Wheelchair accessories available from the manufacturer:
t Amputee support(s)
t Anti-tipping supports
t Safety belt
t Brake lever extension
t Wheelbase extension
t Height-adjustable side panel
t Therapy tray
t Angle-adjustable leg rests
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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
STRUCTURE OF THE TOMTAR MR-S/MR-LG
Basic components
The overview represents all models and shows the most important components of the
standard folding wheelchair. All illustrations show the standard TOMTAR MR-S wheelchair
unless stated otherwise.
Foot plate
Armrest locking lever
Leg rest locking lever
Side panel
Armrest
Backrest
Push handle
Push rims Seat
Heel strap
Swivel wheel
Quick-release axle
Parking brake
Rear wheel
Leg rest
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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
The following chapter contains information on how to unfold the wheel-
chair and prepare it for use. Before using the wheelchair for the first
time, you need only to unfold the wheelchair, attach the leg rests and fix
the Velcro backrest upholstery flap in place.
The chapter ”05 Individual adjustments” contains explanations of
all the more complicated adjustment options, such as the seat height,
angles etc., that can be used for optimum adjustment.
03 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR
3.1 Folding/unfolding the wheelchair
Unfolding the wheelchair
1. Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side (1, Fig. 2).
2. On the opposite side, press the seat tube
downwards as far as it will go (2, Fig. 2).
3. Tip the wheelchair back and set it down.
4. Check whether the wheelchair has unfolded
completely. To do so, press on the tubes on
both sides of the seat
Folding the wheelchair
1. Fold up the foot plates or remove the leg
rests. (Chapter 4.4 & 4.5)
2. Take hold of the front and back edges of the
seat cover and pull the seat cover upwards
in the middle (3, Fig. 2). The wheelchair will
then fold automatically.
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The initial set-up should be carried out by trained personnel of the medical
supplies dealer.
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Altri manuali per MR-S
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Questo manuale è adatto per i seguenti modelli
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