User manual
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1. The assembly instructions delivered with your wheelchair should be followed when assembling or dismantling the anti tip device Important information If you operate your Easywheel wheelchair using the same force as a standard manual wheelchair you will soon notice the difference when you come to tackle obstacles which you previously were unable to manage thanks to Easywheel The hand rims can be slippery and it can prove difficult to control the wheelchair if your hands are wet or if you operate it in the rain The hand rims will have the capacity to run at twice the speed of the wheels when negotiating a slope so be careful if you have dry plastic coated rims that can case wery high friction in your hands It is important that as a user you are aware of how the wheelchair works before you start to use it look at the wheelchair manufacturer s safety instructions in the instruction manual Lock the brakes when stepping out of or into the wheelchair Check that the tyres on your Easywheel wheelchair have the correct air pressure when operating The air pressure is to be maintained at 6 bar Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk www decon se Sweden info decon se decon wheel A guide to riding safely Negotiating steps To get over lower steps try riding backwards Slopes Practice riding on sloping surfaces Crossings and pavements Take your time if you are crossing on2. with Easywheel In this case it is absolutely necessary to equip the wheelchair with parking brakes e Easywheel is designed for both indoor and outdoor use However a fundamental requirement is that you operate the wheelchair on firm ground Various Easywheel models Easywheel is delivered in four different sizes 20 22 or 24 Easywheel can also be equipped with various types of hand rims adjusted to suit The hand rims are made of metal or use other various plastic based coatings Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk www decon se Sweden info decon se decon wheel Assembling the Easywheel Make sure that the adapter is mounted on your wheelchair 1 Start by fitting Easywheel to your wheelchair The wheel has a quick release coupling QR axle Lower the handle to the quick release when fitting Picture 1 2 Then insert the QR axle It is vitally important that the axel is pressed in far enough otherwise the QR axel can break off or come away from the wheelchair Adaptef 7s Picture Picture 3 Protection from tipping e Before you begin using Easywheel for the first time you must check that the anti tip protection is mounted on the wheelchair For safety reasons you should only take away the anti tip protection in order to overcome an obstacle for instance high kerbs or similar In such cases you will need the assistance of another person
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4. a pedestrian crossing Ride carefully so that you don t run into any kerbs Transporting and dismantling Easywheel Lower the handle Fig 1 and gently lift the out the wheel To see how the wheelchair itself is folded together please refer to the wheelchair manual which accompanied it Areas of use Easywheel is a mechanical hub with a gearing system which is activated using the hand rim The gear in the hub is connected to the hand rim When the hand rim is rotated forward the gear system is activated and helps the user to drive the wheelchair forward Easywheel is suitable for all users who use a hand rim operated manual wheelchair When being used Easywheel takes over approximately 50 of the energy required to propel the wheelchair The Easywheel system works for both indoor and outdoor use The maximum weight capacity is 125kg The wheelchair cannot be used if the wheelchair s anti tip protection is not fitted For the CE markings to apply then the following points must be adhered to e The tipping protection has to be fitted e Assembly repairs or any other work may only be undertaken by authorised personnel or representatives from Decon Wheel e The anti tip protection shall be adjusted so that it can move freely horizontally e The user shall be instructed on the following points To ensure that the anti tip protection can move freely To take care when they ride over obstacles higher than 4cms The wheelchair wi
5. den info decon se decon wheel Identification and marking of Easywheel CE Label TA SASy WHEEL produced year month 2010 03 NAV CEAB2 A K SN 2 314 93 Hyltebru On the label on the inside of the hub you can see the CE mark and production year and month you can also read with version it s on the hub Important safety precautions before using Easywheel For safety reasons Easywheel can only be used by people who e Have received training in how to use Easywheel e Are in good physical and mental condition in order to be able to operate Easywheel safely in all its operational modes e Instructions in the use of Easywheel are included in the delivery and are undertaken within an agreed time scale through your specialist dealer or a representative of Decon Wheel This service is totally free e If you still feel unsure about using Easywheel then please contact your specialist dealer e Observe all the specifications that the wheelchair manufacturer has specified in the instruction manual particularly those relating to the maximum obstacle clearance Furthermore carefully follow the operating and safety instructions in the wheelchair s instruction manual e Easywheel does not have its own independent braking system Therefore you must fit parking brakes to the wheelchair and adjust them for use with Easywheel If the wheelchair is fitted with drum brakes then you must remove these in order to operate the wheelchair
6. eel or your dealer Fault identification on Easywheel The hand rim doesn t drive the Check that the wheel is not Ensure that the driver engages with wheel forward jammed with the adapter the adapter and that the wheel can be pushed in so that it connects with the adapter Easywheel labours when going Check that the air pressure is at 6 Pump in more air if the pressure is forward bar too low Technical data Easywheel weight 4 kg wheel To order Easywheel and any spare Tyre dimension 20 22 or 24 parts then get in touch with Decon Air pressure 6 bar 600 kPa or PU tyre Wheel or your dealer Chair width extension approx 1 cm Maximum weight capacity 125 kg check the wheelchair manufacturer s specifications Manufacture Maximum obstacle clearance see the wheelchair manufacturer s specifications Decon Wheel AB S dra Ekeryd 115 Warning 314 93 Hyltebruk e If these instructions are not adhered to it may lead to personal Sverige injury or damage to the wheelchair Tfn 46 345 408 80 info decon se www decon se e Always use anti tip protection Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk www decon se Sweden info decon se
7. ions may be used Re using Easywheel When Easywheel is to be used by another user then the wheel and nut components are to be removed from the wheelchair The nuts are to be cleaned with a gentle cleaning fluid The tyres and tubing hand rim and spoke protection are to be removed from Easywheel the whole wheel is cleaned using a gentle cleaning solution It is then given a function test If the wheel jams then it should be sent in for inspection to Deacon Wheel or to a referred service partner The QR axle is to be checked and tested The hand rim and spoke protection are to be fitted or changed if they show signs of heavy wear and tear and new tyres are to be fitted It is then to be packed securely and labeled clearly stating the type of wheelchair the nut components belonged to Information about corrosion All Easywheel s parts are produced from aluminium and stainless steel Furthermore all the material surfaces have been treated and consequently there is no increased risk of corrosion Nonetheless after using it you should always wipe off any water or damp from the Easywheel fittings with a cloth Service and repairs Easywheel requires minimum maintenance when used normally For safety reasons Easywheel should be handed in for checks every other year even if you do not experience or notice any perceptible damage or operational problems When you need a service or if any maintenance work is required then get in contact with Deacon Wh
8. n anew wheelchair with Easywheel For you to get the best possible use out of it and for it to suit your needs as much as possible we hope that you have had it tested by an approved agent This means that your wheelchair with Easywheel has been adjusted to suit your requirements and at the same time your bodyweight and needs have been taken into consideration We assume that this has been undertaken and that you have also received instructions and advice on how to use your wheelchair in your daily life e Easywheel is a mechanic hub with a gearing system which is activated by the hand rims Easywheel is tested and passed by the TUV in Germany We hope you will be very happy with your Easywheel Please read through the instruction manual thoroughly There are a number of points which directly relate to your personal safety Decon Wheel are limited in responsibility only to those alterations undertaken by approved personnel We reserve the right for any eventual alterations to the equipment and specifications Delivery checks Check that all the parts agree with those stated in the delivery note Any damage incurred in transit is to be immediately reported to the delivery company Remember to retain any original packaging until the delivery company has inspected the goods and an agreement has been reached Incorporated components Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk www decon se Swe
9. porting and dismantling Easywheel eccctiadat cowesesieebdndstxsenacdaas sind dhcemancecetdadievendeigue bladed cenastigve adden saduinervaedshanonace 6 TAN gsc ko USG ate ne ame ee Pe ee ee ee ne nee ane eee ene 6 Guarantee and maintenance adVice iisdecsiccictisicinesiewmitsvaakamatancksesisnideaeadbewsyiuvhedstatbnnstedenstied siaaeboasnbuaiad udboysnsdiaakatsneadieanubas 7 RU NOES yN a E E 7 morman aDOuUt CONSO kse a A A ETa 7 FCN EA T 8 2 lt ne E T E 7 Fault identification on Easywheel ssa ciccessccecacesee oencecahsazashcleaeinectesssawebeneieach eaauabe Beapanostepsaaedd eevaseadsneeoks asbbecsksasasetbeeeaen lt deees 7 SC CAC AU a wrest eter utc EE A E EE EOE E EEEE A 7 ASTANA L EE E E EE A EE A E E E E A E 7 BY VAM AS PT at cists D E A E E EPS EE OE A E E SEAE A A E E A EE P A EE O EE 7 EC Declaration of Conformity decon wheel EC Declaration of Conformity andersigned representing the following manufacturer Decon Wheel AB Org no 556618 9006 314 22 HYLTEBRUK SWEDEN Herewith declares that the product Easy Wheel part no VH2000 VH2030 and VH2040 Is in conformity with the provision of the following EC directive including all applicable amendments 93 42 EEC Medical Device Directive Class Hyltebruk 2006 09 18 Chit Q Erik Osterlund Site manager Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk Wwww decon se Sweden info decon se lt 3 decon wheel Easywheel e You now ow
10. th Easywheel shall always be tested together with the user in respect of the wheelchair s maximum obstacle clearance capability Every wheelchair equipped with Easywheel must be tested together with the user in respect of the tipping action at the back axle The critical tipping point is the position at which the wheelchair in the leaning back position falls backwards Decon Wheel AB Tel 46 345 40880 S dra Ekeryd 115 Fax 46 345 40895 314 93 Hyltebruk www decon se Sweden info decon se Guarantee and maintenance advice lt 3 decon wheel e Easywheel is a product which requires little maintenance and if it is maintained in the correct manner then no problems should arise Guarantee e The complete product is guaranteed for a period of two years Maintenance advice e The wheel axles are to be wiped clean and oiled with a drop of oil e The spokes should be tightened twice a year e The screws and bolts should be checked regularly and tightened where necessary applies to all loose parts e The frame should be dried with a soft cloth moistened with cleaning fluid diluted with water e Check over Easywheel twice a year to ensure that no cracks or any other damage has arisen If there is any sign of damage then we ask you to inform Decon Wheel immediately e All technical servicing shall be undertaken by authorised personnel or Deacon Wheel e Only original parts or parts which have been approved and fulfil Decon Wheels specificat
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