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Operating manual

Mobilisation-Wheelchair

SoleroModel 9.072

Making life easier.

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Table of contentsForeword ................................................................................................... 7

Handling .................................................................................................... 8

Use ................................................................................................................... 8Driving behaviour ........................................................................................... 9Additional user/safety instructions ................................................................. 9

Overview ................................................................................................. 10

Stowage/Transport ................................................................................. 11

Stowing the wheelchair ................................................................................ 11Assembly of the wheelchair ......................................................................... 12

Loading and transportation ......................................................................... 13Transport in handicapped transport automobile ........................................ 13

Product liability instructions ................................................................... 14Safety instructions ................................................................................... 14

Components ........................................................................................... 15

Armrests ......................................................................................................... 15Adjusting the seat width ......................................................................... 15

Remove the armrest ................................................................................. 16Height adjustment of the armrest ........................................................... 16

Depth adjustment of the armrest ............................................................ 17Height adjustment of the clothes guard ................................................. 17

Legrests .......................................................................................................... 18Folding up the footplates ....................................................................... 18

Swivelling away the side ......................................................................... 19Remove the legrests ................................................................................. 20

Attaching the legrests .............................................................................. 21Adjusting the entry width ....................................................................... 21

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Height-adjustable legrests ............................................................................ 22

Folding up the footplates ....................................................................... 22Height adjustment of the legrest ............................................................ 23

Height adjustment of the footplates ...................................................... 24Angle adjustment of the footplates ........................................................ 24

Height adjustment of the calf plates ...................................................... 25Depth adjustment of the calf plates ....................................................... 25

Adjusting the distance of the calf plates ................................................ 25Back cushion .................................................................................................. 26

Remove the back cushion ........................................................................ 26Mount the back cushion .......................................................................... 26

Seat cushion .................................................................................................. 27Adjusting the seat depth ......................................................................... 28

Seat angle ...................................................................................................... 29Adjustment of seat angle ........................................................................ 29

Backrest with angle adjustment ................................................................... 30Adjusting the angle of the backrest ........................................................ 30

Push bar ......................................................................................................... 31Height adjustment of the push bar ......................................................... 31

Brakes ............................................................................................................. 32

Brake lever for user .................................................................................. 33Operating brake ....................................................................................... 33

Parking brake ........................................................................................... 34Loosen the parking brake ........................................................................ 34

Adjusting the parking brake ................................................................... 35Drum brake for attendant ....................................................................... 36

Locking the drum brakes ......................................................................... 36Loosen the drum brakes .......................................................................... 37

Adjusting the drum brakes ...................................................................... 38

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Drive wheels .................................................................................................. 39

Remove the drive wheel .......................................................................... 39Attaching drive wheel ............................................................................. 39

Handrims .................................................................................................. 40Tyres .......................................................................................................... 40

Wheel base ............................................................................................... 41Steering wheels ............................................................................................. 42

Wheel change .......................................................................................... 42Tyres .......................................................................................................... 42

Seat height .................................................................................................... 43Support castors .............................................................................................. 44

Swinging the support castors .................................................................. 44Height adjustment ................................................................................... 45

Correct support castors length ................................................................ 45Options .................................................................................................... 46

Headrest ......................................................................................................... 46Back extension ......................................................................................... 47

Lap belt .......................................................................................................... 48Strapping on the lap belt with lock ........................................................ 49

Putting on the lap seatbelt with velcro fastener.................................... 49Side cushions ................................................................................................. 50

Sideward adjustment ............................................................................... 50Depth adjustment .................................................................................... 50

Height adjustment ................................................................................... 50Therapy table ................................................................................................ 51

Mount the therapy table ......................................................................... 51Abduction wedge .......................................................................................... 52

Depth adjustment .................................................................................... 52Height adjustment ................................................................................... 52

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Support castors with foot caps ..................................................................... 53

Walking aid holder ....................................................................................... 54Securing the walking aid ......................................................................... 54

Maintenance ........................................................................................... 55

Care ................................................................................................................ 55Desinfection ............................................................................................. 55

Maintenance .................................................................................................. 56Maintenance instructions ........................................................................ 57

Repair ............................................................................................................. 58Customer Service ........................................................................................... 58

Spare parts ..................................................................................................... 58Reinstallment ........................................................................................... 58

Disposal ..................................................................................................... 58Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 59

Guarantee ............................................................................................... 62

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FOREWORD

We thank you for the trust that youhave placed in us by selecting a MO-BILISATION-WHEELCHAIR SOLERO.

With its equipment versions and avail-able accessories it makes an adjust-ment to the needs of the respectiveuser possible.

Like any other vehicle, an wheelchairis a technical aid. It requires explana-tion, a little care and holds dangerswhen used improperly. The correcthandling must therefore be learned.

These operating manual are intendedfor use in conjunction with the book-let < safety instructions for mechani-cal wheelchairs > to help you to fa-miliarise yourself with the operationof the wheelchair and to prevent acci-dents.

☞ Note:Please note that the illustratedequipment variants can deviatefrom your model.

!Attention:Read and observe this manual be-fore first operation:

– this operating manual,

– the brochure < safety instructionsfor mechanical wheelchairs >.

☞ Note:Children should read this operat-ing manual as well as the < safetyinstructions for mechanical wheel-chairs > before first operation to-gether with their parents, resp. asupervisor or attendant.

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HANDLING

USEThe MOBILISATION-WHEELCHAIR SOLE-RO was developed for people withbodily and mental disabilities arousedby old age or sicknesses. It can be usedfor domestic care as well as in seniorcitizen nursing homes.

☞ Note:This wheelchair is only condition-ally applicable for spasticity. Theuse for spastics has to be carefullychecked by the specialist dealer.

Apart from an upholstered seat andan angle adjustable, upholstered back-rest, the wheelchair offers a seat depthadjustment as well as a stepless seatangle of –8° (as an aid for getting up)to +25°.

The wheelchair is designed for thedaily use indoors and outdoors.

The wheelchair should be adapted toyour needs by a specialist dealer be-fore the first use. The adaptation willtake into account the driving experi-ence, the physical limits of the userand the main place of use of thewheelchair.

!Attention:Always have adaptation and ad-justment work carried out by anspecialist dealer.

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DRIVING BEHAVIOUROptimisation of the driving behaviourof the SOLERO to the personal require-ments of the user is to be consultedwith the specialist dealer or therapist.

ADDITIONAL USER/SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

▲ Clean, passive lighting is requiredfor driving in public traffic.

▲ Do not throw or drop parts belong-ing to the wheelchair! – Remova-ble parts such as armrests and legsupports should be handled correct-ly to ensure lasting performance.to guarantee their function.

▲ Removable parts, e.g. armrests andlegrests, must be checked for cor-rect locking before the start of eachdrive.

▲ Never leave children/adolescents inwheelchairs unsupervised.

▲ For smaller obstacles, e.g. smallledges/slopes, always move slowlyand at a right angle (90°) to theobstacle, until the steering wheelsare almost touching the obstacle.Briefly stop the wheelchair andthen drive over the obstacle.

▲ A direct change of movement tothe opposite direction, e.g. from re-verse to forward movement with-out involving a steering action,causes full braking if the swivelwheels are moving inwards at thesame time.

▲ The use of a safety belt preventsthe user from falling out of thewheelchair.

▲ Please follow all instructions in thebrochure < safety instructions formechanical wheelchairs >.

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OVERVIEW

The overview (fig.1 and 2) shows theimportant components and controldevices of the wheelchair.

1 Push bar2 Back cushion3 Armrest4 Seat cusion5 Calf plate6 Legrest7 Footplate8 Lever for height adjustment of

the legrest9 Steering wheel

10 Handrims11 Toggle joint brake/Pressure Brake12 Lever for backrest angle adjust-

ment13 Lever for seat angle adjustment14 Headrest15 Back extension16 Support castors17 Drive wheel18 Drumbrake lever for attendant

The components shown in the follow-ing illustrations may not be identicalto those on your wheelchair. Locationand handling of the operating com-ponents are corresponding to yourwheelchair model. Each time thewheelchair is assembled, or each timea setting is made, checks should becarried out to ensure that the compo-nent in question is fitted correctly andfunctioning properly.

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STOWAGE/TRANSPORT

STOWING THE WHEELCHAIRThe parking brakes are to be engagedbefore all assembly work. – This pre-vents the wheelchair from rolling awayaccidentally.

For stowage of the wheelchair removethe armrests (fig. 3/ ➁ ), the legrests(fig. 3/ ➂ ) and the backrest (fig. 3/ ➀ ).

Fold the securing ring (fig. 4/ ➃ ) over.Then pull out the folding cotter pin(fig. 5/ ➄ ) toward the side with thesecuring ring.

!Attention:Hold onto the push bar while pull-ing out the cotter pin!

– Danger of accidents by foldingover the backrest!

Then fold over the back tubes to thefront with the push bar.

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ASSEMBLY OF THE WHEEL-CHAIRTo assemble the wheelchair mount allparts in reverse order.

During reassembly, ensure that eachpart is correctly installed and securelyfastened. Check that components arecorrectly positioned. Check the correctseating of the components.

☞ Note:The securing ring of the cotter pinhas to be folded over completelyso that it reaches beyond the met-al flaps (fig. 6/ ➀ )!

☞ Note:Therefore observe chapter < backcushion >, < legrests > and < arm-rests >.

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LOADING AND TRANSPOR-TATION

!Attention:For the loading and the transportin vehicles, you must leave thewheelchair and sit in a suitable seatin the vehicle. The transportationof persons in wheelchairs is prohib-ited. – The wheelchair is not de-signed to withstand the forceswhich are generated in accidents,which exposes the user to consid-erable risks.

Carry out the following steps when thewheelchair is located in the transportvehicle:

Operate parking brakes.

Any parts that have been dismantledfrom the wheelchair should be storedsafely in a protected place.

Remove bags, walking sticks and oth-er items not belonging to the wheel-chair and stow these safely.

Secure the wheelchair by way of elas-ticated straps.

☞ Note:– Before transporting the wheelchair,

ask your car specialist dealer howto secure it without risk to the ex-isting fixtures or other safety fit-tings!

– Suitable fixing points can usuallybe found in the car and in the ve-hicle operating manual.

TRANSPORT IN HANDI-CAPPED TRANSPORT AUTO-MOBILE

☞ Note:For transport in vehicles we recom-mend to leave the wheelchair andsit on a suitable seat in the vehicle.

If a transport in the wheelchair is in-evitable, the wheelchair needs to havesecuring systems complying with DIN75078 Part 2.

The transport vehicle (handicappedtransport vehicle) needs to have theequipment for transporting wheel-chairs according to DIN 75078 Part 1.

The restraint system only offers suffi-cient safety in regular traffic situations(sharp braking manoeuvres and simi-lar) but not during collisions outsideof the normative testing values. Espe-cially not during a boot crash.

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☞ Note:The headrest on the wheelchairserves as a support for the postureof the head, not as a transport se-curity. Therefore a handicappedtransport vehicle-firm headrest isnecessary!

!Attention:Angle adjustable backrests are tobe set vertically.

• Tipped seats are to be set horizon-tal.

• Is a securing system in complianceto DIN 75078 Part 2 required for thewheelchair, contact and specialistdealer.

Product liability instructions

☞ Transport in the wheelchair with ahandicapped transport automobileis done at own risk!

☞ We do not accept liability for dam-ages or other possessions that oc-curred through the transport in ahandicapped transport automo-bile.

Safety instructions

☞ When transporting a person, makesure that there are no objectsjammed underneath the straps! –Thus you avoid painful pressurepoints.

☞ As far as possible use a vehicle-in-stalled seat during transportation.

☞ Only transport the wheelchair indriving direction.

☞ The driver, resp. the attendant isresponsible for the professional se-curing of the wheelchair in thehandicapped transport automo-bile.

☞ For professional transport in ahandicapped transport automobilethe wheelchair and person have tobe placed on the therefore deter-mined space and secured with thecorresponding securing system.

☞ Loose object are to be stored se-curely.

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COMPONENTS

ARMRESTS

!Attention:Do not use wheelchair withoutarmrests guards fitted.

Do not use the armrests to lift orcarry the wheelchair.

Adjusting the seat width

The seat width can be adjusted by alateral displacement of the armrests(fig. 7).

Operate parking brakes. – This pre-vents the wheelchair from rolling awayaccidentally.

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 8/ ➀ )so far that no damage to the coatingoccurs during the adjustment. Afterloosening the clamping screws (fig. 8/➀ ) adjust the armrest by the same dis-tance on both sides.

After the adjustment tighten theclamping screws (fig. 8/ À) on bothsides securely.

!Attention:The maximum seat width has beenreached when a marking is visibleon the square tube.

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Remove the armrest

Loosen the clamping screw (fig. 9/ ➀ )and pull off the armrest upwards.

Height adjustment of the arm-rest

For height adjustment of the armrestloosen the clamping screw (fig. 9/ ➀ )so far that no damage to the coatingoccurs during the adjustment.

Push the armrest at the desired heightand then tighten the clamping screw(fig. 9/ ➀ ).

!Attention:The maximum armrest height hasbeen reached when a marking isvisible on the square tube.

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Depth adjustment of the arm-rest

The armrest can be adjusted in depth.For this screw out the two attachmentscrews (fig. 10/ ➁ ). After reposition-ing the armrest to position ➂ or ➃screw in and tighten the attachmentscrews (fig. 10/ ➁ ).

Height adjustment of theclothes guard

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 11/➄ ). Adjust the clothes guard (fig. 11/➅ ) to the desired position. Tighten theclamping screws (fig. 11/ ➄ ).

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LEGRESTS

!Attention:Do not use the leg supports to liftor carry the wheelchair.

• The legrests are not secured againstremoval. Note this when handling(e.g. transport).

• The parking brakes are to be en-gaged before all assembly work. –This prevents the wheelchair fromrolling away accidentally.

Folding up the footplates

The footplates (fig. 12/ ➀ ) are to befolded up for entry into, exiting thewheelchair or scuttling (forward mo-tion of the wheelchair with the feet).

☞ Note:Height adjustment of the foot-plates, view chapter < height ad-justable legrests >.

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Swivelling away the side

The legrests are secured with a lockagainst unintentional swivelling.

Slightly lift the legrest so that it canbe swivelled outward over the lock.

When the legrest is swivelled away by90°, the 90° lock engages (fig. 13).

For further swivelling slightly lift thelegrest out of the lock.

☞ Note:When the legrests are swivelledaway farther than 90° (fig. 14) thecan be swivelled freely withoutlock.

To swivel the legrest back in, lift itslightly and swivel inward.

!Attention:After swivelling the legrest inwardagain do not forget to check thecorresponding locking device.

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By lifting the legrest it can be swiv-elled away or be removed toward thetop (fig. 15).

☞ Note:Watch that the tube of the legrestdoes not jam in the guide rail. Forthis lift it slightly.

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Attaching the legrests

Hang the legrest from the top into therespective legrest receptacle and swivelforward until it locks into place.

!Attention:After swivelling the legrest inwardagain do not forget to check thecorresponding locking device.

Adjusting the entry width

The legrest receptacle on the sideframe can be adjusted sideways,through which the entry width can beadjusted to the user.

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 16/➀ ) so far that no damage to the coat-ing occurs during the adjustment. Thenmove the legrest receptacle sideward.

☞ Note:To reposition the legrest lift itslightly so it does not jam in theguide rail.

After the adjustment retighten theclamping screws (fig. 16/ ➀ ).

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HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLELEGRESTSFolding up the footplates

For entry into, exiting the wheelchairor scuttling (forward motion of thewheelchair with the feet) the foot-plates (fig. 16.1/ ➁ ) are to be foldedup first and the calf plates (fig. 16.1/➀ ) folded outward.

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Height adjustment of thelegrest

Sit in the wheelchair and ask a attend-ant to lift the legrest to the requiredlevel (fig. 17). The length adjustmentis given through the turning point atthe height of the knee joint.

1. First secure the legrest with onehand against folding down, andthen loosen the clamping lever (fig.18/ ➀ ).

!Attention:Do not let the legrest drop on itsown weight. – Danger of squash-ing!

2. Have the legrest lifted to the de-sired level by an attendant andretighten the clamping lever (fig.18/ ➀ ).

To lower the leg support, remove theload momentarily from the support byraising the lower thigh (ask a attend-ant if necessary), and loosen the clamp-ing lever (fig. 18/ ➀ ).

The leg support can now be movedslowly downwards.

!Attention:Never put the free hand into theadjustment mechanism while ad-justing the height adjustablelegrest.

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Height adjustment of the foot-plates

Tools, depending on model version:1 x open-end or ring spanner WW* 13or without tools

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 19/➀ ) so far that no damage to the coat-ing occurs during the adjustment. De-pending on the model version thefootplate (fig. 19/ ➀ ) can be steplesslyadjusted to the desired height afterloosening the clamping screw (fig. 19).

☞ Note:Observe markings indicating max-imum extension.

Tighten the clamping screw (fig. 19/➀ ).

Angle adjustment of the foot-plates

After loosening the clamping screw(fig. 20/ ➁ ) pull out the dovetail con-nection and adjust the angle of thefootplates. Re-tighten clamping screw.

The setscrew (fig. 20/ ➂ ) serves to hor-izontally correct the angle of the foot-plates.

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☞ Note:The wheelchair can be adjusted sothat the footplates touch the floorby adjusting the seat angle to thefront and completely loweredlegrests. This provides the user withground contact and tilting stabili-ty when getting up out of thewheelchair.

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Height adjustment of the calfplates

Tools:1 x hexagonal stud wrench WW* 5

The calf plate can be adjusted in heightafter loosening the clamping screw(fig. 21/ ➀ ).

Retighten the clamping screw (fig. 21/➀ ) after the adjustment.

Depth adjustment of the calfplates

The depth adjustment is effected bydisplacing the attachment screws (fig.22/ ➁ ).

Retighten the clamping screw (fig. 22/➁ ) after the adjustment.

Adjusting the distance of thecalf plates(Option)

The distance of the calf plates can bechanged by one position after screw-ing out the attachment screws (fig. 23/➂ ).

Replace and tighten the attachmentscrews (fig. 23/ ➂ ) again after reposi-tioning the calf plate.

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BACK CUSHIONThe back cushion (fig. 24) can be re-moved for stowage/transport.

☞ Note:The cover can be removed with thezipper for washing.

Remove the back cushion


Push the securing clamps (fig. 25/ ➀ )inward (fig. 26) after loosening therespective wing crews (fig. 25/ ➁ ).

Then remove the back cushion by jerk-ing it forward.

Mount the back cushion

Insert the back cushion. – For this pressthe tube clamps of the back cushiononto the back tube. The securing shellsare pushed outward to lock the backcushion and secured by tightening therespective wing screw (fig. 25).

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SEAT CUSHION


To remove the cover the seat cushioncan be disassembled together with thelegrest frame.

Remove the legrests, view chapter <legrests >.

Loosen the clamping screw (fig. 27/ ➀ )on each side so that no damage oc-curs to the coating during the adjust-ment.

Pull the seat cushion with the legrestframe forward as far as possible.

Slightly lift the seat cushion until thestop screw can be lifted over the frametube.

Pull the seat cushion out completelyto the front.

☞ Note:Assembly of the seat cushion isdone in reverse order.

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Adjusting the seat depth

To adjust the seat depth, loosen theclamping screw (fig. 28/ ➀ ) on eachside so far that no damage to the coat-ing occurs during the adjustment.

☞ Note:For the seat depth adjustment thebackrest should be leaned slightlyto the back so that the seat surfacecan be freely moved at the backcushion.

Then adjust the desired seat depth byrepositioning the seat surface (fig. 28,direction of the arrow).

After the adjustment retighten theclamping screws (fig. 28/ ➀ ) and checkthe secure fit.

!Attention:During the adjustment the min./max. seat depth is reached whenone marker each is reached on theinner tube (fig. 28/ ➁ ).

Never adjust a smaller seat depththan the marker permits. – Dangerof crushing!

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SEAT ANGLEAdjustment of seat angle

The seat unit is steplessly adjustablein angle through the gas spring form-8° to +26° (fig. 29).

!Attention:During the adjustment of the seatangle the push bar is to be heldwith both hands, because other-wise there is a danger of tilting.


For stepless adjustment of the seatangle the right lever (fig. 30/ ➀ ) onthe push bar is to be pushed down.

Use the push bar as a lever to adjustthe angle of the seat unit accordingly.

Then release the lever (fig. 30/ ➀ ).

Check to ensure that the seat unit issecure.

!Attention:A reclining of the seat increases thedanger of tilting and should onlybe mounted with support castorsswivelled toward the back!

☞ Note:The adjustment should only be car-ried out under the weight of theuser.

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BACKREST WITH ANGLEADJUSTMENTAdjusting the angle of thebackrest

The backrest is steplessly adjustablethrough the gas spring adjustmentform -10° to +35°.

!Attention:During the angle adjustment thepush bar is to be held with bothhands, because otherwise there isa danger of tilting.


Push the left lever (fig. 31/ ➀ ) on thepush bar down.

Utilise the push bar as a lever and ad-just the angle of the backrest accord-ingly.

Release the left lever (fig. 31/ ➀ ).

Check to ensure that the backrest andseat are locked in place.

!Attention:An angle adjustment increases thedanger of tilting and should onlybe mounted with support castorsswivelled toward the back!

☞ Note:The adjustment should only be car-ried out under the weight of theuser.

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PUSH BARThe push bar (fig. 32) is progressivelyadjustable in height.

Height adjustment of the pushbar

The clamping screws (fig. 32.1/ ➀ ) areto be loosened for stepless height ad-justment. Loosen the clamping screwsso far that no damage to the coatingoccurs during the adjustment.

Adjust the push bar to the desiredheight.

After the adjustment retighten theclamping screws (fig. 32.1/ ➀ ).

☞ Note:When the spring button (fig. 32.1/➁ ) engages underneath the clamp-ing screw (fig. 32.1/ ➀ ) the maxi-mum extension is reached.

– The spring button is to be presseddown again to lower the push bar.

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BRAKESThe parking brakes are part of the mostimportant safety elements of a wheel-chair. This function is provided by tog-gle joint brake/pressure brakes or airpressure independent drum brakes.

!Attention:Please observe the maintenanceinstructions as well as instructionsin the section < general safety in-structions > and < brakes > in thebrochure < safety instructions formechanical wheelchairs >.

The wheelchair is fir with two brakelevers each for the user (fig. 33). Addi-tionally 2 drumbrake levers are option-ally available for the attendant (fig.34/ ➀ ).

!Attention:For optimal braking effect thedrum brake is to be kept free ofgrease, oil, gunge and dust. – Dan-ger of accidents!

• When activating and locking onlyone brake lever on slopes the freewheel rolls downhill around thebraked wheel.

– Depending on the inclination ofthe road a sideward tilting has tobe reckoned with.

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Brake lever for user

With the brake levers for the driver(fig. 35) a metered braking of the driv-ing speed (operating brake) is possi-ble.

By locking this brake the wheelchairis to be secured against unintentionalrolling off (parking brake).

Operating brake

The braked of the wheelchair can beachieved over the handrims.

The slow down phase can also bebraked with the operating brake.

Press the two brake levers evenly onlyslightly to the front, this brakes thewheelchair in a metered fashion.

☞ Note:The braking effect depends upon:

– the condition of the tyres,

– the condition and attachment ofthe brakes,

– the brake lever adjustment,

– the road condition.

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Parking brake

Press both brake levers forward as faras possible (fig. 35.1). The brakes en-gage and the wheelchair can no long-er be pushed (parking brake).

!Attention:For operational readiness the brakelevers must be disengaged.

• Do not leave wheelchairs withpuncture proof (PU) tyres over long-er periods of time with the knee-lever brakes engaged. – Dangerduring metered braking by a pos-sibly remaining deformation of thecontact surface.

Loosen the parking brake

Pull both brake levers back as far aspossible (fig. 36).

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Adjusting the parking brake

The knee-lever brakes have to be re-adjusted after each change of the axleposition, wheel size and tyres of thedrive wheels.

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 37/➀ ) of one knee-lever brake.

Preset the knee-lever brake. – Push thebrake bolt of the deactivated knee-le-ver brake about 15 mm – 20 mm infront of the drive wheel.

Secure the clamping screw (fig. 37/ ➀ )tightly.

Adjust the opposite knee-lever brakeas described.

Adjust the knee-lever brakes equallyunder consideration of

– tread of the drive wheels,

– air pressure of the tyres and

– user weight.

– Danger of accidents caused by onesided braking effect!

☞ Note:Please find the air pressure valuefor your tyres in chapter < techni-cal data > or the indication on bothsides of the wheels.

!Attention:The wheelchair may not let itselfbe pushed with a user and thebrakes engaged!

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Drum brake for attendant

A metered braking from driving speed(operating brake) is possible with thebrake levers of the drum brakes.

By locking this brake the wheelchairis to be secured against unintentionalrolling off (parking brake).

Locking the drum brakes

Pull both brake levers evenly to securethe wheelchair against unintentionalrolling away.

Press the latch (fig. 38/ ➀ ) forward.

Release the brake lever. – Dependingon the adjustment the latch engagesin the first (fig. 38) or second (fig. 39)locking position and activates thebrake.

☞ Note:– The wheelchair loaded with the

user may not let itself be pushedin with the brakes engaged.

– If the third locking position (fig. 40)is required to activate the brake, itmust be readjusted by a specialistworkshop.

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Loosen the drum brakes

Pull both brake levers (fig. 41/ ➀ ) un-til the latches (fig. 41/ ➁ ) automati-cally jump out of the lock.

Release both brake levers. – The park-ing brakes are release and the wheel-chair ready to go.

!Attention:For driving the front and rear brakelevers must be disengaged.

☞ Note:The braking effect depends upon:

– the condition of the tyres,

– the condition and attachment ofthe brakes,

– the brake lever adjustment,

– the road condition.

!Attention:The braking effect decreases with:

– worn brake pads,

– loose brake lever,

– defective drum brakes.

– If the effect of the brake lessensimmediately have them readjusted in a specialist workshop.

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Adjusting the drum brakes(Fig. 42)

Tools:1 x open-end spanner WW*10

Loosen the counter nut (fig. 43/ ➀ ).

Then screw out the adjustment screw(fig. 43/ ➁ ) for tuning.

☞ Note:The wheelchair may not let itselfbe pushed with activated brake le-vers (second locking position, fig39).

!Attention:Adjust the drum brakes evenly. –Danger of accidents caused by onesided braking effect!

• The adjustment must be carried outby educated personnel.

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DRIVE WHEELS(For version with quick-release axle)

These can be taken off or attachedwithout tools for transporting thewheelchair, adjusting the drum brakesor exchanging the drive wheels.

Remove the drive wheel

without protection cap:

Press the locking button in the centerof the hub (fig. 44/ ➀ ).

Pull off the drive wheel.

with protection cap:

Press the protection cap in to pushdown the locking button (fig. 45/ ➁ ).

Pull off the drive wheel.

Attaching drive wheel

Press the locking button in the centerof the hub (fig. 44/ ➀ ).

Insert the drive wheel.

Check the wheel for tight fit.

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!Attention:After inserting the drive wheel thelocking button must stick a coupleof millimetres out of the wheel nut.– The drive wheel is secured.

• The locking bolt is to be kept clean.The function can be hamperedthrough contamination by sand orearth as well as icy and damp cold-ness.

• After each assembly a pulling testis to be done!

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Handrims

All handrims are designed for a 15 mm(fig. 46) and 25 mm (standard adjust-ment) distance to the drive wheel.

!Attention:Replacement of handrims or chang-ing the handrim distance is to becarried out by your specialist work-shop.

• Observe the brochure < safety in-structions for mechanical wheel-chairs >, chapter < handrims >!

Tyres

The wheels of the same size can beselected either puncture proof or withair tyres.

☞ Note:Please find the air pressure valuefor your tyres in chapter < techni-cal data > or the indication on thewheels.

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Wheel base

For a displacement of the gravitationalcentre the drive wheels can be mount-ed in a further position (fig. 47/ ➀ ).

short wheelbase:

– less strength required– more agile driving behaviour– increased danger of tilting

large wheelbase:

– more strength required– not so agile driving behaviour– increased tilting stability

!Attention:A repositioning of the drive wheelsis to be done by an specialist deal-er under observation of the tiltingsafety.

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STEERING WHEELSWheel change

The steering wheels (fig. 48) can beexchanged without any problems.


☞ Note:Before disassembly of the screwedconnection watch for the positionof the washer and distancer in or-der to reassemble them correctly!

For removal of the wheels the screwaxle (fig. 48/ ➀ ) has to be disassem-bled.

Tyres

Air tyres:The respective air pressure is to bededucted from chapter < technical data>. The maximum air pressure is notedon the tyre.

Puncture proof tyres:The puncture proof tyre can be recog-nised through the missing air pressurevalve.


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SEAT HEIGHTThe drive wheel can be mounted infour further positions to adjust theseat height (fig. 49).

The steering wheel can be mountedin two axle positions (fig. 50/ ➀ ). Ad-ditionally there are three further at-tachment positions (fig. 51) in the cas-tor bushing for the screwed connec-tion to the frame.

!Attention:A repositioning of the drive wheelsand the steering wheels is to bedone by an specialist dealer underobservation of the tilting safety.

• For flawless driving behaviour thedrive wheel and steering wheel areonly to be changed by the samedegree, so that the driving charac-teristics and steering behaviour arenot badly influenced.

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SUPPORT CASTORSThe support castors (fig. 52) serve toraise the tilting stability and can beswivelled inward underneath the seat(fig. 53).

!Attention:In certain situation the support cas-tors do not provide sufficient pro-tection against falling over.

Therefore, do not:

▲ Leaning far back with the upperbody.

▲ Jerking acceleration, especiallywhile driving up-hill.

☞ Note:Please follow all instructions in thebrochure < safety instructions formechanical wheelchairs >!

Swinging the support castors

Press the support castors down out ofthe lock then swivel them under theseat (fig. 53), respectively toward theback (fig. 52) until the loch engagesautomatically.

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Height adjustment

The support castors are height adjust-able.

After loosening the clamping screws(fig. 54/ ➀ ) position the tube of thesupport castor (fig. 54/ ➁ ) in accord-ance with the drive wheel.


Correct support castors length

The support castors must reach furtherout than the drive wheels in order toachieve a sufficient support function.

!Attention:For sufficient tilting stability bothsupport castors are to be posi-tioned at the same height.

• To increase the tilting stability nev-er drive without the support cas-tors swivelled to the rear.

• Have the function checked by thespecialist dealer after each changeto the seat height and wheel size!

☞ Note:Observe the brochure < safety in-structions for mechanical wheel-chairs > the chapters < driving up-hill, overcoming obstacles > as wellas < driving on elevators, liftingplatforms and escalators >!

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OPTIONS

Options are not a part of the standardscope of supply.

☞ Note:– Options of external companies can

cause interferences and may leadto a termination of the conformityof the product with EU-regulation93/42/EWG.

– Retrospective assembly may onlybe carried out by an specialistworkshop!

HEADREST


The headrest (fig. 55/ ➀ ) is adjustableto the respective user.

For height adjustment of the headrestloosen the clamping screw (fig. 56/ ➁ ).

Positioning of the headrest is doneafter loosening the clamping levers(fig. 57/ ➃ ).

For adjustment of the angle theclamping lever (57/ ➂ ) is to be loos-ened.

☞ Note:After the adjustment retighten theclamping lever and clamping screw.

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Back extension


For height adjustment of the beck ex-tension (fig. 58/ ➀ ) the clamping screw(fig. 59/ ➁ ) is to be loosened so farthat no damages occur to the coatingduring the adjustment.

Retighten the clamping screw (fig. 59/➁ ) after the adjustment.

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LAP BELTThe lap belt is used for securing a per-son sitting in the wheelchair.

– Additional stabilization of the sit-ting position.

– Prevents the user from falling for-wards out of the wheelchair.

– Continuous adjustment to suit theuser’s needs.

For attachment the lap belt is slungaround the rear frame tubes andpulled tight with the belt buckles (fig.60).

!Attention:The lap belt is not a part of the se-curing system for the wheelchair,or the person sitting in the wheel-chair, during the transport in a dis-abled person transport vehicle.

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Strapping on the lap belt withlock

▲ Pull both belt halves to the frontand slide the catch halves togetherso that they latch together (fig. 61).Then carry out a pull test.

You open the lap seatbelt by pressingin the red unlocking button (fig. 61/➀ ).

Putting on the lap seatbelt withvelcro fastener

▲ Guide the belt end with the Velcrostrip through the clasp and thenclose the Velcro fastener. Then car-ry out a pull test.

!Attention:Make sure that no objects aretrapped between belt and thebody! – Thus you avoid painfulpressure points.

☞ Note:The lap seatbelt should not be tootight.

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SIDE CUSHIONS

The side cushions (fig. 62/ ➀ ) raise theseating stability and can be adjustedsideways in depth and height.

Sideward adjustment

Loosen the clamping screw (fig. 63/➂ ). Slide the side cushion into thedesired position. Retighten the clamp-ing screw (fig. 63/ ➂ ) after the adjust-ment.

☞ Note:In doing so do not exceed the max-imum setting which is marked witha marker.

Depth adjustment


Loosen the clamping screw (fig. 64/➃ ). Push the side cushion to the de-sired depth. Retighten the clampingscrew (fig. 64/ ➃ ) after the adjust-ment.

Height adjustment

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 63/➁ ). Push the side cushion to the de-sired height. Retighten the clampingscrew (fig. 63/ ➁ ) after the adjust-ment.

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THERAPY TABLE

!Attention:Place, adjust and reposition or re-move the therapy table only afteractivating the brakes.

• Sharp objects (e.g. watches, rings,knives or belt buckles) as well ascoarse dust can cause unattractivebrush marks in the surface of thetherapy table.

• Do not use aggressive or granularcleaning agents to clean the thera-py table!

• Do not place any hot objects ontothe therapy table!

• Do not drive with the therapy ta-ble attached when there are looseobjects or containers with fluids onit!

Mount the therapy table

The guide rod of the therapy table isinserted into the receptacle mountedbeneath the arm cushion (fig. 65) andfastened with the clamping screw (fig.65/ ➀ ).

– Right and left assembly is possible.

With loosened clamping screw (fig. 65/➀ ) the therapy table can be swivelledto the side (fig. 66).

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!Attention:Retrofitting is only to be carried outby an specialist dealer!

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ABDUCTION WEDGEThe abduction wedge bracket neededfor this can also be assembled on anafterthought underneath the frontseat surface.

Depth adjustment

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 68/➀ ) so far that no damage to the coat-ing occurs during the adjustment.

After loosening the clamping screw(fig. 68/ ➀ ) underneath the seat sur-face adjust the abduction wedge ac-cording to the personal needs of theuser.


!Attention:Only pull out the abduction wedgeso far that the abduction wedgerail for depth adjustment is flushwith the rear end of the abductionwedge bracket!

Height adjustment

Loosen the clamping screws (fig. 68/➁ ) so far that no damage to the coat-ing occurs during the adjustment.

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After loosening the clamping screw(fig. 68/ ➁ ) adjust the abductionwedge to the personal needs of theuser.

Tighten the clamping screw (fig. 68/➁ ).

!Attention:Retrofitting is only to be carried outby an specialist dealer!

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SUPPORT CASTORS WITHFOOT CAPS(Fig. 69)

The foot cap is used by the attendantwhile overcoming an obstacle toslightly tilt the wheelchair.

☞ Note:Observe the chapter < support cas-tors > for swivelling and heightadjustment of the support castor.

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WALKING AID HOLDERThe walking aid holder serves to holdcrutches and walking sticks and canalso retrospectively be assembled bya specialist workshop.

!Attention:Have a defective band (fig. 70/ ➀ )or defective cup (fig. 71/ ➁ ) re-placed by a specialist workshop!

• Do not alienate the cup (fig. 71/ ➁ )of the walking aid holder as anumbrella holder or transport bin!

Securing the walking aid

Set the walking aid into the cup andfasten it with the band.

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MAINTENANCE

CARESeat- and back cushion:

The upholstery covers can be removedwith the zipper for washing. The syn-thetic leather of the seat and back isnot removed and remains assembledto the mounted assembly parts on theseat or back plate.

– Clean the upholstery with warmwater and hand washing liquid.

– Remove spots with a sponge or asoft brush.

– Follow-up with clean water andallow to dry.

– For care you should use silicon freecleansing or care agents on a warmwater basis such as the leather careemulsion from Sonax. – In doingso the manufacturers instructionsare to be observed.

☞ Note:Do not use aggressive cleaningagents e.g. solvents, or hard brush-es etc.

Washing instructions:

If it is required to wash the upholsterycovers, please observe the followinginstructions:

– Delicate cycle 40 °C.

– Spin-dry at the rotation speed cor-responding to the delicate cycle.

– Do not place in the drier/tumbler!

– Do not iron!

Desinfection

For desinfection you should use agentson a water basis such as Terralin, Quar-tamon Med or Sagrotan Original Con-centrate.

☞ In doing so the manufacturers in-structions are to be observed.

☞ Note:Before desinfection the upholsteryand handles are to be cleaned.

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Plastic parts:

The plastic panels or similar consist ofhigh value plastics.

– Only clean the plastic parts withwarm water and neutral detergentor soft soap.

!Attention:The plastic panels are made of pol-ystyrene and are affected by non-ionic tensides as well as throughsolvents and especially alcohol.

Finish:

The high quality finish ensures an op-timum of protection against corrosion.Should the coating be damagedthrough scratches or similar, repair thespot with a varnish pen that you canobtain from us. Occasional applicationof a light cover of oil to all movingparts (see also maintenance instruc-tions) will ensure that your wheelchairwill give you many years of service.

Chassis:

The chassis and wheels can be cleaneddamp with a mild detergent. After-wards dry off well. Check the chassisfor corrosion damages as well as oth-er damages.

MAINTENANCEFor safety reasons and in order to pre-vent accidents that result in wear nottimely noticed have the wheelchairchecked and maintained in annual in-tervals by a specialist dealer. The spe-cialist dealer checks and maintains allsafety relevant parts of the wheelchairand inspects the functionality andoperational readiness. He can recog-nise the onset of wear and will useonly original replacement parts orparts that we have tested and ap-proved.

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Maintenance instructions

Before use:

▲ Check the brake equipment forflawless function.

Activate and lock the brake lever.The braked wheels may no longerturn under operation conditions. Ifso have the brakes repaired by aspecialist workshop.

▲ Check the air pressure of the tyresStandard values:Standard-tyres: 2.5 bar

☞ Note:In any case observe the filling pres-sure noted on the tyre.

▲ Check the tyre tread. Consult thespecialist workshop with worndown tread or damaged tyres.

▲ Check the removable parts, as forexample legrests, armrest, seat andback for tight fit and secure lock.

Every 8 weeks(depending on frequency of use)

▲ Check all moveable parts for func-tion and practicability.

▲ Provide the following parts with afew drops of oil:

– Mobile parts of the lock.

Before lubrication the parts are to becleaned of oil residue.

Make sure that excess oil does notpollute the surroundings (e.g. yourclothes).

▲ Check all screwed connections fortight fit.

▲ Check the tight fit of the push han-dles with a short powerful turn

Every 6 months(depending on frequency of use)

▲ Check the back tubes for firmness.Promptly contact the specialistworkshop for repairs in case of de-formations or development ofcracks for example on the weldingseams. – Danger of accidents!

▲ Check:– Cleanliness, view chapter < care>.

– General condition, view chapter< maintenance >.

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REPAIRTo conduct repair or maintenancework trustfully contact a specialistworkshop. Personnel there are welltrained to carry out the work required.

CUSTOMER SERVICEIn case you have any questions or needhelp please contact your specialistdealer who has been education accord-ing to our standards on our premisesand who will provide consulting, serv-ice as well as repairs.

SPARE PARTSSpare parts can only be ordered fromspecialist dealers. In the event of re-pairs, use only original spare parts!

You must state the serial number (Fz-I-Nr.) of the wheelchair when order-ing spare parts in order to ensure thatthe correct spare part is supplied! Youwill find this on the type plate.

Whenever a wheelchair change/mod-ification is carried out by the special-ist dealer, the supplementary informa-tion, e.g. assembly/operating instruc-tions must be attached to the operat-ing manual for the wheelchair, thedate of the modification must be re-corded and stated when orderingspare parts.

This prevents the use of incorrect or-dering information when spare partsare ordered.

Reinstallment

For reinstallment no further measuresother than those described in chapter< maintenance > are necessary.

Disposal

The vehicle packing material can bedisposed of as recyclable material.

The metal parts can be disposed of asrecyclable scrap metal.

The plastic parts can be disposed of asrecyclable plastic.

The disposal must occur in accordancewith the respective national regula-tions.

Please enquire about local disposalcompanies at your local authority.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All data within the following table relates to the standard version of the statedmodel.Dimension tolerance +/-1,5 cm, +/-2°

Model: ................................................................................... SOLERO 9.072

Dimensions(unless otherwise noted with 24“ drive wheels)

Lengthwith legrests 774/76 and seat depth 42 cm: .............................................. 118 cmwithout legrests 774/76 with seat depth 42 cm: ......................................... 84 cm(with vertical backrest)

WidthFrame 1 with drum brake: ........................................................................... 65 cmFrame 1 without drum brake: ..................................................................... 62 cmFrame 2 with drum brake: ........................................................................... 72 cmFrame 2 without drum brake: ..................................................................... 69 cm

Height frame 1without backrest extension/headrest on seat height 41 cm: ..................... 90 cmwith back extension, without headrest: ................................................... 100 cmwith headrest: ................................................................................. 117 to 137 cm

Height frame 2without backrest extension/headrest on seat height 41 cm: ................... 100 cmwith back extension, without headrest: ................................................... 110 cmwith headrest: ................................................................................. 127 to 147 cm

Seat width (adjustable over the armrest cushions)Frame 1 (stepless): .............................................................................. 38 to 46 cmFrame 2 (stepless): .............................................................................. 46 to 53 cm

Seat depthwith legrests adjustable: .................................................................... 42 to 51 cm

Seat height (at 0° seat angle reduction)with 22” drive wheel, with seat cushion: ......................................... 39 to 49 cmwith 24” drive wheel, with seat cushion: ......................................... 42 to 52 cmSeat cushion thickness: .................................................................. approx. 10 cm

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Height of back cushionFrame 1: ........................................................................................................ 44 cmFrame 2: ........................................................................................................ 54 cm

Width of backrestFrame 1: ........................................................................................................ 41 cmFrame 2: ........................................................................................................ 48 cm

Armrest heightfrom seat, with cushion (stepless): .................................................... 19 to 26 cm

Height of push baron seat height 41 cm (stepless): ......................................................... 72 to 92 cm

Seat angle:stepless, gas spring adjustment: .......................................................... -8° to +26°

Back inclination:stepless, gas spring adjustment: ........................................................ -10° to +35°

Length of lower shank:with seat cushion: .............................................................................. 43 to 50 cm

Wheels

Steering wheelair-tyres 8“ (air-pressure 2.5 bar)puncture proof 6“puncture proof 8“

Driving wheel22“ air-tyres (air-pressure 2,5 bar)24“ air-tyres (air-pressure 2,5 bar)

Transport dimensions:

Length (incl. support castors, without legrests): ........................................ 84 cm(with vertical backrest)Width without armrests frame 1: ................................................................ 65 cmWidth without armrests frame 2: ................................................................ 73 cmHeight transport condition: ......................................................................... 68 cm(without back cushion, backrest folded down,on seat height 39 cm, resp. wheels removed)

Ambient temperature: ................................................................. -20° C to +40° CStorage temperature: ................................................................... -10° C to +40° C

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Permitted inclination/slopes

permitted inclination: ..................................................................................... 8 %permitted slopes: ............................................................................................ 8 %Stability against tipping over: ........................................................................ 8 %

Weights

permitted overall weight (with legrests 774)*: ......................................... 168 kgmaximum user weight (including load): .................................................... 130 kgmaximum additional load: ........................................................................... 10 kg

Weight empty: ........................................................................................... 38,7 kg(with armrests, legrests 774 and drive wheels)

Transport weight frame 1: ............................................................................ 21 kgTransport weight frame 2: ............................................................................ 22 kg(without armrests, legrests, backrest and drive wheels)

*☞ Note:

The permitted overall weight iscalculated from the empty weightof the wheelchair and the maxi-mum user- (person-) weight.

Additional weight of retrospective-ly fitted applications or luggagereduces the max. user weight.

Example:A driver wants to take along 5 kgluggage. Therefore the max. userweight is reduced by 5 kg.

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The product conforms with the EC Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) for medical products.

GUARANTEE

For this product we accept the guar-anty according to the legal regula-tions. Deviating from this we grant:

– 3 years for frame.

We reserve the right to make techni-cal improvements.

In the case that you find fault in thisproduct or parts thereof, return thefollowing guaranty slip under state-ment of the reasons for your com-plaint.

Do not forget to include the request-ed information regarding model de-scription, delivery note number withdate of delivery, vehicle identificationnumber (Fz-I-Nr.) and your specialistdealer.

The vehicle identification number (Fz-I-Nr.) is indicated on the type plate.

Precondition for the guaranty in allcases is the designated use of the prod-uct, the use of original spare parts bythe specialist dealer as well as the reg-ular conduction of maintenance andinspection.

Guaranty is not granted for surfacedamages, tyres of the wheels, damag-es due to loosened screws or nuts aswell as worn out attachment holesdue to frequent assembly work.

Further damages on the productcaused by improper cleaning withsteam jets, resp. intentional or unin-tentional watering of the componentsare also not included in the guaranty.

!Attention:Non-observance of the operatingmanual as well as improperly con-ducted maintenance and especial-ly technical changes and supple-ments (applications) without ourconsent lead to an extinguishing ofthe guaranty as well as the prod-uct liability in general.

☞ Note:This operating manual as a part ofthe product is to be handed out incase of a change of owner.

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Fz-I-Nr. (view type plate):

Guarantee

Date of delivery:

Delivery note no.:Model designation:

GUARANTEE COUPON

Fill in the details! If necessary, copy and return.

Stamp of the specialist dealer:

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