Handicare MB3150-GB Wheelchair User Manual
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1. mil ne User Manual NG handicare MB3150 GB CE Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair Quality and function are key concepts for all wheelchairs in the Handicare series Legend 2 is manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS Production takes place at Lillehammer in modern premises using high tech equipment With the production at Lillehammer we have excellent opportunities for influencing the design of the wheelchair models We are extremely interested in feedback from you and your experiences with the wheelchair Your feedback can help us to produce an even better product For your own safety and in order to get the most out of your new wheelchair we recommend that you read this user manual thoroughly before using the chair Handicare Legend 2 in brief Legend 2 has been developed in line with the market The result is a unique wheelchair with quality comfort and good rolling properties A total width of the seat width 18 cm provides good ability to negotiate obstacles through narrow doors and in narrow rooms Legend 2 is easy to take in the car or transport in other ways The standard chair weighs only 17 9 kg and is only 28 cm wide when folded up Legend 2 is easy to adapt for the individual user Many different adjustments can be made and the adjusting procedures are intuitive and demand a minimal use of tools and replacement of parts Measuring scales on all adjustment points simplify the ad2. Driving wheel air Driving wheel high pressure Tools for service and maintenance of the wheelchair Allen key 4mm Back height Allen key 4 mm Leg support Allen key 5 mm Back angle Allen key 4 mm length Footplates Allen key 5 mm Seat depth Allen key 3 mm Anti tip Allen key 4 mm 5 mm Seat height front Allen key 5 mm wrench 10 mm stabiliser Driving wheel pos Wrench 27 mm Armrest height Allen key 4 mm Castor angle Allen key 5 mm Inspection after six months subsequently every year e Check that the brake works properly Adjust if necessary e Check that the tyres are whole and that there is no damage to the sidewalls e Ensure that the wheelchair is clean and that all moveable parts work e Check for slack on the front castor wheel fork Adjust if necessary The axle should run freely around its axis but there should not be any slack in an up down direction e Check screwed joints and adjust where necessary Repairs Apart from minor enamel repairs change of tyres tubes and adjusting the brakes all repairs must be carried out by the supplier s qualified personnel in your area or at the help centre For information regarding repairs or service enquire at the help centre in your county MB3150 GB PS 20 Maintenance Changing inflated tyres Figure 48 Inflated tyres are accessories Dismounting tyres e Remove the wheel drain off the air by holding in the small pin in the valve or by unscrewing t
3. accordance with ISO 7671 19 When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should sit facing forward The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for Unwin WWR ATF K R User fastening QIR 3H ATF FA WH The system is a 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car Legend 2 has marked off four points Figure 46 that must be used when securing the wheelchair e The rear tubing of the side frame above the wheel block e The front tubing of the side frame above the bearing housing When using Legend 2 asa A passenger seat in a car a neck support without a link for depth adjustment should be used Handicare relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Legend 2 is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system to the one mentioned above MB3150 GB Figure 46 He 25 Safety in cars Fastening the seat belt e The stomach belt must be fastened at as steep an angle as possible between 30 and 75 e The chest belt is fastened over the shoulder and chest e The seat belt is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted e Make sure the seat belt is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels For correct positioning see figure 47 Figure 47 e The ch
4. s measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position Re tighten the screw There should be a maximum of 37 mm from the end of the anti tip stabiliser to the base To adjust this loosen the screw 37B and push pull the lower pipe of the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Figure 37 Adjusting the length of the legrests Figure 38 The leg supports have a linear scale 38A on the outside which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the fixing screw 38B approx 5 mm Then adjust the leg supports to the desired length and re tighten the screw A quick release catch for adjusting the leg supports is available as an accessory see page 34 Figure 38 Adjusting the angle of the legrests Figure 39 The angle of the legrests can be adjusted to 70 80 or 90 e Remove the screw 39A e Pull or push the legrest to the desired angle e Place the screw in the correct hole and tighten Figure 39 2 HS MB3150 GB Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat depth Figures 40 41 and 42 The depth of the seat is adjusted with the help of the seat extension piece 41A Seat extension pieces of 3 cm and 5 cm are supplied with the wheelchair If the wheelchair is fitted with seat extension pieces a plug 41B is provided in place of one of the pieces The table on page 31 shows which seat depths can be achieved on your wheelchair To extend the seat Un
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6. I handle Armrest Driving wheel Hand rim Clothes protector Seat with cushion Leg support hor gt A Brake A AN UE NS VA y A FN er Wheel block AS EIN ETE Frame Moa Bearing housing i N S K castor f7 WY V e IV Castor wher or Footplate x Castor wheel Figure 1 ER MB3150 GB Assembly and transport Assembly Figure 2 The standard version is delivered complete All you need to do is unfold the wheelchair and fit the leg supports where necessary Figure 2 Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 3 To unfold the wheelchair press down with the flat of your hand on the cover by the seat tubing NB Do not hold around the seat tubing as your i fingers can get caught ao Put the seat cushion accessory into position ensuring that it sits properly on the seat fabric i LA Figure 3 Folding the wheelchair Figure 4 Remove the seat cushion accessory and pull up the footplates or remove the leg supports before folding the wheelchair H V Take hold of the seat cover and lift straight G D up The chair will fold together Check that the back cover has folded backwards 6 A SY F D pr EG R FAM Nr I Figure 4 MB3150 GB re Using the wheelchair Quick release Figure 5 ID ed i KA 7 The
7. collision g Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as safety equipment seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 20XX h The wheelchair should in inspected by a representative of the manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision i No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points car fastenings on the wheelchair or to constructional elements or parts of the frame without consulting the manufacturer j When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles gel filled batteries should be used MB3150 GB PS 27 Maintenance Maintenance covered in this section can be carried out by the user Other maintenance work should be undertaken by the supplier s qualified personnel in your area or by the help centre For information concerning repairs or service please apply to the help centre in your county Washing the frame The frame should be washed regularly with mild soapy water If the frame is very dirty a scouring agent may be used The frame can also be flushed using a high pressure jet spray Spraying directly at the ball bearings using a high speed jet spray should be avoided Dry the wheelchair thoroughly after washing or when it has been in the rain If a scouring agent is used movable parts should be re greased Cleaning seat and back covers The seat cover back cover and extra back cover can be washed at 60 C See the washing i
8. hanger has been removed from the chair the accompanying protection for the front of the frame should be used to prevent injury to the user When modifying the chair such as moving the driving wheels moving the castor wheels changing the back height etc the chair s handling properties balance and tip over point can be affected Special care should be taken when the wheelchair is put into use again It is recommended that the user have a qualified helper when moving in and out of the chair Ensure that clothing baggage and other loose objects do not get caught in the spokes Be aware of the potential risks of getting your fingers caught Avoid putting fingers between the clothes protector and wheel and between the wheel and brake If it is necessary during operation to raise the chair s front in order to pass an obstacle never do this by pressing the pushing handles down Step on the tipping bar whilst applying moderate force to the pushing handles If the user sits in the wheelchair for long periods at a time the risk of pressure soars increases Where there is a high risk of pressure soars we recommend that a special seat cushion be used to counteract this TR MB3150 GB Safety in cars Legend 2 as a passenger seat in a car Where possible the wheelchair user should be moved to the passenger seat of the car and use the car s seat belt The wheelchair can be used as a passenger seat in a car and has been tested in
9. important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the screw Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity NB When changing the height and centre of gravity the driving wheels should be adjusted first followed by the height and angle of the castor wheels Figure 27 16 MB3150 GB Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat height front Figures 28 29 and 30 When adjusting the height of the wheelchair the height of the driving wheels should be regulated before the angle There is a scale for adjusting both the height and angle of the castor wheels which helps to achieve equal measurements on both castor wheels Adjusting the castor wheel height Fi e 28 Figure 29 The driving wheel has a scale from 1 9 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels e Loosen screw 29A e Adjust to the desired height see scale 29B e Re tighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the castor wheel Figure 30 e Loosen screw 30A slightly e Loosen screw 30B Figure 29 e Place the Allen key into the rotating disk 30C and rotate to the desired angle a DJ Y See the scale E CA I J q e Tighten screw 30B A screw locking Br device such as Blue Locktite no 243 can be used i e Tighten screw 30A When the front cas
10. the chair Figure 19 Negotiating obstacles the kerb Figure 20 When negotiating the kerb etc swing the anti tip stabiliser up Then place one foot on the tipping bar whilst steering with the pushing handles Steep terrain For frequent use in undulating terrain we recommend that a separate brake be fitted for the assistant Figure 20 MB3150 GB rane 1 Adjusting the chair Legend 2 has measuring scales that help you to adjust the chair accurately The following adjustments can be carried out quicker and more accurately using the different measuring scales 12 Seat height back Page 12 and 14 The scale shows the seat height in relation to the driving wheels Centre of gravity Page 16 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5 with 1 as the best anti tipping position Seat height front Page 12 14 and 17 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels Angle of castor wheels Page 17 Stepless scale to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels Back height Page 18 The scale shows the back height from 35 cm to 45 cm Back angle Page 18 The scale shows the back angle from 5 to 16 Anti tip stabiliser Page 20 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5 in order to adjust the anti tip stabiliser in relation to the driving wheel position Leg support length Page 20 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both leg supports Armrest height
11. tighten screw 33B 18 ER MB3150 GB Adjusting the chair Adjusting the curvature of the back Figure 34 The wheelchair has a padded back that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a comfortable sitting position and good stability The user can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made for the curvature of the back Loosen the back cover in order to access the Velcro tapes These can be adjusted to change the back curvature and so achieve maximum comfort and support Adjusting the brakes Figures 35 and 36 The standard wheelchair is delivered with brakes that are fitted in the middle driving wheel position In order to move the brake loosen the screw 35A that is located on the inside of the frame at the front of the wheelchair Move the entire brake in the track to the desired position Correct distance between the brake block and the wheel 36A is approximately 2 5 cm The brakes that are supplied with the wheelchair will not normally need to be adjusted MB3150 GB sr gt Figure 35 Figure 36 He 19 Adjusting the chair Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Figure 37 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair Loosen screw 37A Pull or push the anti tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser
12. wheelchair has a quick release catch W7 A CW N NZ on the driving wheels Press the button in Tbs the middle of the driving wheel in order to pk remove or attach the wheel EY NB x SSE L L ZZANXN S Check that the wheel is properly secured gt IIIN N i by ensuring that the button pops out C7 approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt is completely in the casing Figure 5 Height adjustable pushing handle Figure 6 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle whilst moving the pushing handle upward or downward to the desired height Re tighten the locking handle You can remove the pushing handle completely by loosening the locking handle pulling together the spring pin 6A and pulling up the pushing handle Figure 6 Armrests removing and fitting Figure 7 The armrests can be removed by lifting them straight up et Go 2 00000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 00000000 0000000000 000000000 000000000 Figure 7 mme MB3150 GB Using the wheelchair Swing out Attach Remove the leg supports Figures 8 and 9 The leg supports can be swung in out and removed for easier movement The supports can be released by twisting the handle 8A inwards or outwards when the leg support is swung Figure 8 After the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted straight up and complete
13. Page 22 The scale shows the distance from the seat to the top of the armrest From 18 cm to 24 cm for standard armrests and 22 cm to 29 cm for high armrests ETIITIE MB3150 GB Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted You can also change the angle of the seat by having different heights at the front and back By changing the angle of the seat you can achieve better stability and seating comfort The different seat height adjustments also effect the ability to negotiate obstacles and rolling properties of the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back Figure 21 Figures 21 and 22 The seat height at the back can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the wheel block up or down Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat Moving the wheel block down raises the seat See page 15 Changing to bigger or smaller driving wheels A bigger driving wheel increases the seat height whilst a smaller wheel decreases the height The table on page 31 shows which seat heights can be achieved by changing to different sizes of driving wheel Figure 22 Adjusting the seat height front Figures 22 and 22 The seat height at the front can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the bearing housing of the castor wheel up or down see page 17 By moving the bearing housing up the seat is lowered and by moving it down
14. air must not be tilted backwards when used as a passenger seat in a car Make sure that the seat belt is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels WARNING a Where possible the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system b This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a vehicle c The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt 3 point seat belt 26 ES MB3150 GB Safety in cars d Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts in the car e In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user tables that are fitted to the wheelchair which are not designed for crash safety must be e Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or e Secured to the wheelchair but with energy absorbing padding placed between the table and the user f Where possible other wheelchair accessories should be secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don t become loose and Cause injury to the user in the event of a
15. airs and service Handicare AS will do its utmost to provide the dealer with the necessary parts in order to complete the repair but the guarantee covers neither freight of the equipment to or from the dealer nor a replacement for the buyer s wheelchair whilst it is being repaired If the buyer is unable to return the equipment to the authorised Handicare AS dealer that sold it the buyer should contact Handicare AS s head office tel 47 69 24 44 00 in Norway in order to obtain the name of an authorised dealer than can undertake the repair under guarantee The buyer should quote the model number serial number purchase date and a description of the equipment s fault in all communication with the dealer NG handicare PO BOX 163 NO 1501 Moss Norway www Handicare com 36 Me MB3150 GB Notes MB3150 GB TS 37 Notes 33 HR MB3150 GB Notes Warning The content of this user manual is only intended as information This information may be changed without warning and must not therefore be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Produksjon AS Handicare Produksjon AS is not responsible either legally or financially for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this user manual All products that are mentioned in this user manual are registered trademarks and cannot be used in other contexts without the consent of Handicare Produksjon AS MB3150 GB Kne 3 Produced by N handicare Handicare Produksjon
16. astening e Driving wheel fastening with Impera wheel block enables the camber angle to be adjusted e Amputation block e Driving wheel with different dimensions and tyres solid high pressure and er Spider wheel Single hand operated wheel Friction hand rim Friction cover Spoke protectors Additional brake for assistant Quick release catch for poor hand function Castor wheel and castor wheel fastening e Castor wheel with different dimensions and tyres solid and pneumatic e Castor wheel forks in different siz s e Small spirit level for castor angle Brakes e Brake pull to lock with long lever Leg support e Leg support angle adjustable O e Footplate depth adjustable e Amputation support Back e Smartsit comfort back 1 e Angled pushing handle e Pushing handle MB3150 GB e Pushing handle for neck support 3 Neck support 4 Armrests and clothes protector e Armrests with short pads standard height e Armrests with long pads high e Armrests with short pads high Hemiplegia armrest Clothes protector Miscellaneous accessories Pump electric e Crutch holder Table 2 Seat cushion 15 e Seat cushion Smartsit Basic e Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort 2 Hip belt Fitting for hip belt Rucksack Satchel Anti tip stabiliser swing forward using leg Fittings instructions are supplied with the accessories Contact your Handicare distributor for accessories a
17. e 44 Adjust the depth of the armrests by moving the armrest pads forwards or backwards e Loosen the screws 44A using a 10 mm wrench e Push the armrest pads forwards backwards to the desired position and tighten the screws Figure 44 2 me MB3150 GB Positioning belt Assembly instruction Positioning belt accessorie Figures 43 45 and 46 e Remove the screws 43A with a4 mm Allen key e Locate the fixing bracket as shown in figure 2 Fasten it with the screws you removed or use the screws that came with the fixing brackets e Feed the lap belt through the slots in the fixing brackets MB3150 GB Safety Do not stand on or exert any great pressure on the footplates A wheelchair should be regarded as a replacement for the walking function Users must therefore travel among pedestrians and not on roads or streets with traffic When moving out of the wheelchair ensure that you are standing on as stable and even a surface as possible In order to ensure that the wheelchair does not move at unwanted times ensure that the brake is locked in position The maximum weight capacity for Legend 2 is 135 kg You should inspect the wheelchair regularly in order to ensure that all screws bolts and other fastenings are properly secured The wheelchair should not be used as a Seat in motorised vehicles When the wheelchair is in use always ensure that the anti tip stabiliser is activated If the leg support
18. e brake is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationary Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake Figure 13 Anti tip stabiliser Tipping bar Figure 14 The anti tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it down and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to negotiate door thresholds etc The tipping bar is accessible when the anti tip stabiliser is up or down Figure 14 MB3150 GB mune o Moving in and out of the chair Figures 15 16 and 17 10 Using the wheelchair Activate the brakes Swing the leg supports away where applicable Sit far forward on the chair before moving to another chair bed etc Figure 17 He MB3150 GB Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles stairs Figures 18 and 19 If the wheelchair is being lifted up down stairs with the user sitting in it the recommended lifting points should be used These are marked on the product The lifting points are the pushing handles and the leg supports Figure 18 AN Do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests NB For height adjustable pushing handles ensure that the handle is locked before lifting In order for assistants to have a better lifting position they can alternatively lift from each side of
19. he valve e Ensure that the edge of the tyre is positioned well into the inner groove of the rim 48A e Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever 48B if necessary Make sure that the tube does not get caught between the lever Figure 48 and the edge of the rim Fitting tyres e Insert the tube into the new tyre and apply a friction reducing agent tyre fitting agent or soap to the end of the tyre 480 e Ensure that the end of the tyre is positioned well into the groove of the rim on one side Bend the tyre over the edge Ensure that the tube does not get caught e Fill the right amount of air pressure and fit the wheel to the wheelchair 30 ne MB3150 GB Technical specifications Technical specifications and dimensions The wheelchair is delivered as standard in several different seat heights and seat widths The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors The height of the user and how the wheelchair will be operated Ask your dealer or enquire at your nearest help centre if you are uncertain as to whether you have the correct height and width Dimensions are given in centimetres unless otherwise specified Seat wieth __ a6 39 42 45 40 51 64 57nd60 SOS Seat depth 42 Seat extension piece 48 Seat extension piece 3 cm 3 cm 45 Seat extension piece 51 Seat extension piece 6 cm 6 cm Seat height front position no
20. justments and make them accurate In a few minutes for example you can adjust the height and tip over point in 25 driving wheel positions This user manual is for Handicare Legend 2 Handicare produksjon AS Serviceboks 2626 Lillehammer Norway www Handicare com 2 He MB3150 GB Contents Ndure 2 GOMENIS saa eee 3 The wheelchairs parts accea aaa i e aa anala it aalaaitea 4 Assembly and transport srrrnnnnnvnnnnnuvvnnnnvennnnnvevnnnnvevnnnnvennnnnvevnnnr 5 Using the wheelchair n rrnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnvnnnnnnuvnnnnnvennnnnvrnnnnvennnnnnnenn 6 Adjusting TNC CAM vassere 12 POSITIONING Delt n cico aie aia iii aci iii dia iii d Dalai aia ian 23 sorta UY EE ENE 24 SUN NES PERII IER RER IA RRC RR AR RI DER PRE IRINA 27 IER RR 25 IV ANNES AEN Caio scsi chicas Gt adi N ea 28 Technical specifications rrnnnnennnnnunnnnnnnnvnnnnnennnnnnvennnnuennnnnevnnnnr 31 Labe Le RER SE ERE RE a e SE RR SE e NSE RER N Ra RR RER ARIEI 33 ACCESSONES i masea aia a i ei animals dial alia ei unii iai 34 E pc i ae 36 MB3150 GB Ege s The wheelchair s parts In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with the most common terms we use for the different parts of the wheelchair Have a look at the following drawing and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary somewhat from the illustration below Back with back cover Pushing
21. ly removed if desired In order to attach it again carry out these steps in reverse order and the handle will automatically lock Figure 9 MB3150 GB mme 7 Using the wheelchair Full footplate Standard on XL chairs Figure 10 The full footplate can be split in two and tipped up for transfers Ensure that the footplates lock in place when you put them back down The footplates lock most easily into place if they are angled right in to each other when you put them back down see figure 10 Figure 10 Swing out Attach Remove the leg supports Full footplate Figures 11 and 12 The leg supports can be swung in out and removed for easier movement The supports can be released by twisting the handle 11A inwards or outwards when the leg support is swung For an easier grip on the release handle the starting position of the handle can be changed Hold on tight to the Figure 11 lower part of the release a whilst lifting the handle itself Turn the handle to the desired position and release After the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired In order to attach it again carry out these steps in reverse order and the handle will automatically lock Figure 12 s me MB3150 GB Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 13 Push the brake lever forward and down when you want to lock the brake AN Th
22. nd spare parts He 35 Guarantee Guarantee This guarantee applies to all new Handicare manual wheelchairs sold through authorised Handicare AS dealers A 2 year guarantee for the product is valid from the date of delivery Handicare AS guarantees that the product shall not have any defects with regard to material and design and that it fulfils all the requirements specified in the sales brochure Handicare AS guarantees free repairs maintenance and change of any defect parts provided that the damage was caused during normal use as described in the user manual All part exchanges service and claims made under the following limited guarantee must be presented to Handicare AS in writing within 45 days of the need for this arising in order to be entitled to compensation Exclusions and limitations e Equipment that is adjusted by someone other than Handicare AS or a representative from the help centre will not be covered by this guarantee e Tyres tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee e Any damage to accessories will not be covered by this guarantee e Equipment that is not treated with due care or is used in a way that is inconsistent with the guidelines of this user manual will not be covered by the guarantee Making a claim under the guarantee Equipment that proves not to work satisfactorily must be returned to the authorised Handicare AS dealer from which it was bought The dealer will undertake the necessary rep
23. ng the chair Adjusting the seat height back Figures 24 and 25 On the wheelchair frame you will find a measuring scale 25A showing the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel e Remove the driving wheel e Loosen the screw 25B with a 27 mm wrench and unscrew until it stops Pull the inner and outer wheel block slightly apart Adjust the wheel block step by step up or down in accordance with the scale e Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block together NB e It is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the screw Alternative driving wheel dimensions Figure 25 Find the dimension of your driving wheel at the top of the scale The Seat heights that can column under the wheel dimension be achieved by the shows where to place the wheel different steps on the block in order to achieve the various scale seat heights MB3150 GB Logona 5 Adjusting the chair Adjusting the centre of gravity Figures 26 and 27 The driving wheel can be adjusted to five different positions in relation to the centre of gravity This is shown on the scale 26A on the wheel block Position 1 represents the best anti tipping position e Loosen the screw 26B with a 27 mm wrench and unscrew until it stops e Adjust the casing of the driving wheel forward or backward Figure 27 NB It is
24. nstructions on the different materials Conditions that can damage the wheelchair The wheelchair should not be used in temperatures below 35 C or in excess of 60 There are no restrictions with regard to humidity or atmospheric pressure Storing the wheelchair does not require any special conditions in addition to the above Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can become loose over time Remember therefore to check these at regular intervals and tighten where necessary A screw locking device such as Blue Locktite no 243 can be used After a lock nut has been removed it loses some of its locking properties and should be replaced Driving wheels The driving wheels have spokes These should be adjusted at least once a year Apply to a local cycle dealer or to your nearest help centre Quick release catch on wheels The quick release catch on the driving wheels requires regular inspection Check that the bearings work properly The release bolt and bearings should be cleaned and greased with oil regularly ae MB3150 GB Maintenance Recommended air pressure The wheelchair is delivered as standard with solid wheels Find where the size is given on the driving wheel castor wheel then find the recommended maximum air pressure in the table Note that high air pressure makes the wheelchair easier to roll whilst lower air pressure gives more cushioning For optimum handling properties the air pressure should be checked regularly
25. screw screw 40A Remove the plug or seat extension piece at the front of the seat tubing Loosen the overlapping Velcro in the seat fabric and pull the seat cover forward 42A Place the plastic tube 3C into the fold of the seat fabric inside the seat tubing Assemble the seat extension piece 41A Insert the screws 40A and tighten To shorten the seat Unscrew the screw 40A Remove any seat extension pieces at the front of the seat tubing Loosen the overlapping Velcro in the seat cover and pull the cover towards the seat back 42A Insert the screws 40A and tighten MB3150 GB Figure 40 Figure 41 Adjusting the chair Adjusting the height of the armrest Figure 39 In order to adjust the height of the armrest loosen the screw 39A Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position Refer to the scale 39B in order to achieve the same height on both armrests The scale shows the number of centimetres from the seat to the top of the armrest Re tighten the screw When the armrest is adjusted to the desired position the clothes protector can be moved in order to avoid openings to the wheel Loosen the screw 39C and push the clothes protector up or down Re tighten the screw The clothing protector cannot be adjusted on Legend 2 in seat width 54 60 Adjusting the depth of the armrests Figur
26. t applicable Wheel Hole positions in the castor wheel fork mm FN Cc EOE Seat height MB3150 GB TIE 31 Technical specifications Armrests Standard armrests 17 24 helght Armrest heigh 22 29 Total height 75 93 Standard 84 Total width Seat width 18 Width folded up 28 Total length 94 100 Standard 97 Weight of chair 18 kg Max user weight 140 kg SW 54 57 and 60 160 kg The wheelchair and most of its fittings are manufactured in a special aluminium alloy The back and seat covers are made of flame retardant material The wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid oneumatic tyres for the castor wheels and driving wheels Waste management Waste from packaging and parts of the wheelchair as well as the wheelchair itself can be treated as ordinary waste The main constituent of the wheelchair is aluminium which is suitable for remelting The plastic and cardboard packaging can be recycled 32 me MB3150 GB Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Serial number CE labelling Year and month manufactured Specification of lifting points Pitch angle MB3150 GB Labelling Y handicare handicare Production year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 month 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 ee KEES 33 Accessories MB3150 GB Legend 34 Accessories Driving wheel and driving wheel f
27. the seat is raised MB3150 GB rune 13 Adjusting the chair Moving the castor wheel to a higher or lower position in the castor wheel fork By moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel fork 23A the seat is lowered and by moving the castor wheel to a lower position the seat is raised Changing to bigger or smaller castor wheels A smaller castor wheel lowers the seat height whilst a bigger castor wheel raises the seat height By changing the castor wheel a smaller castor wheel will give Figure 23 a smaller turning radius and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the ability to negotiate obstacles on uneven surfaces Changing to a longer or shorter castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork lowers the seat height gives a smaller turning radius and thereby increases the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A longer castor wheel fork increases the seat height and allows several alternative castor wheels to be used The table on page 31 shows which seat heights can be achieved by using the methods above NB Remember to adjust the angle of the castor wheel when changing the seat height and to adjust the brakes when changing the seat height at the back 1 oe MB3150 GB Adjusti
28. tor wheel is at the correct angle the bearing housing will be in a vertical position 90 to the base This is achieved by using a right angle to the bearing house floor The bearing housing level for achieving the correct angle can be supplied as an accessory see page 34 Figure 30 MB3150 GB ES 7 Adjusting the chair Adjusting the height of the back Figure 31 In order to access the back tubing when adjusting the back height open the lid C in the back cover The measuring scale 31A shows the back height For easier access to the back tubing raise the pushing handle The adjustment can be made whilst the user is in the wheelchair Additionally it is not necessary to remove the driving wheels in order to adjust the back height e Loosen the screw in the back tubing Figure 31 31B e Adjust to the desired back height See the measuring scale e Re tighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the back Figures 32 and 33 The angle of the back can be adjusted from 5 to 15 in intervals of 5 The scale showing the back angle 33A is located on the back fitting bracket The adjustment can be made whilst the user is sitting in the wheelchair Additionally it is not necessary to remove the driving wheels in order to adjust the back angle Figure 32 e Loosen screw 33B approx 5 mm e Pull out the lock ring 33C adjust the angle of the back and release the lock ring at the desired angle e Re
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