Tomtar MR-S Manuel utilisateur

TOMTAR MR-S & TOMTAR MR-LG

Standard & lightweight wheelchair

User manual Version 3.1

Thank you for choosing the TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG manual

wheelchair from DIETZ.

Read these operating instructions carefully be-

fore starting to use your new TOMTAR MR-S /

MR-LG. They contain important safety instruc-

tions and valuable tips on correctly using the

wheelchair.

They also contain information concerning opera-

tional safety, road safety and the best possible

value retention of your wheelchair.

If you have any questions or require additional

information, please contact the specialist retailer

which supplied the wheelchair to you.

You can always ﬁnd the latest version of the user

manual and information on your product on our

homepage. For information or queries concern-

ing product safety and on recalls, please contact

DIETZ in writing or by telephone. You will ﬁnd our

contact information on the back of these operat-

ing instructions.

For reasons of better readability, the simultaneous

use of the language forms masculine, feminine

and diverse (m/f/d) is dispensed with in the follow-

ing and the generic masculine is used.All personal

designations apply equally to all genders.

FOREWORD

Record of product identiﬁcation data

We recommend that you write down your product identiﬁcation data below (found on product

label), so that you have these on hand should you require any further information about your

product. (see chapter product labelling)*

Type / model:

Item No. / REF:

Serial number:

Date of manufacture:

Other information/notes:

* The identiﬁcation data on your product label may differ on custom-made devices.

HINWEIS

A large-print version of the opera-

ting instructions is available for

visually impaired persons at

www.dietz-group.de in PDF

format.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 Individual adjustments

Important information on adjustments. . . . . .26

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.1 Lower leg length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.2 Adjustable backrest

(only TOMTAR MR-LG) . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.3 Armrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.4 Adjusting the push handle

(only TOMTAR MR-LG) . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

5.5 Seat depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

5.6 Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

5.7 Parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.8 Drum brake (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.9 Wheelbase extension (optional). . . . . . .31

5.10 Anti-tipping supports (optional). . . . . . .32

5.11 Angle-adjustable foot plates . . . . . . . . .32

5.12 Safety belt (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5.13 Height-adjustable side panel

(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5.14 Amputee support (optional) . . . . . . . . .34

5.15 Brake lever extension (optional) . . . . . .34

5.16 Therapy tray (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

5.17 Elevating leg rest (optional). . . . . . . . . .35

5.18 Accessories and add-ons from external

suppliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

06 Technical data

Wheelchair dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Technical speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

07 Safety instructions

Safety information & driving restrictions. . . . .42

08 Instructions for general use

Servicing/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Forwarding / reusING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

09 Manufacturer‘s declarations

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Lifetime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Important information

Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Contraindications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2 Product description

Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessories (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Structure of the TOMTAR MR-S/MR-LG . . . . . .9

3 Setting up the wheelchair

Preparing the wheelchair for use . . . . . . . . . .10

3.1 Folding/unfolding the wheelchair. . . . . .10

3.2 Backrest upholstery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.3 Attaching the leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4 Using the wheelchair

Using the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.1 Getting in and out of your wheelchair . . .12

4.2 Swivelling the side panels/armrests . . . .14

4.3 Removing the side panels/

armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.4 Folding up the foot plates . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.5 Swivelling and detaching the

leg rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.6 Propelling and slowing down the . . . . . . .

wheelchair with the push rims. . . . . . . .16

4.7 Driving on gradients and uneven ground . .

4.8 Loading the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . .17

4.9 Parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

4.10 Drum brakes for an attendant

(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.11 Removing and attaching rear

wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4.12 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Transport of the wheelchair without user . . . .21

Wheelchair as a car seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Attaching the wheelchair

restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Wheelchair user restraint system . . . . . . . . . .24

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1IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of

P False sensations

P Severe disequilibrium

P Loss of limbs on both arms

P Joint contracture/joint damage on both arms

P Inability to sit

P Impaired or inadequate vision.

SYMBOLS

These symbols indicate passages of text that are helpful for using and oper-

ating the product in every day life.

WARNING

It is mandatory to observe and comply with warnings.

They inform you of circumstances that could result in injury and/or dama-

ge to the wheelchair or surroundings if the warnings are not observed.

NOTE

Tips and advice to simplify using the functions.

1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INTENDED PURPOSE

The wheelchair TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG is only intended to be used to carry

persons with a maximum bodyweight of 130 kg. It can be used indoors and

outdoors.

Persons who use the wheelchair independently must be physically and men-

tally capable of moving and braking the wheelchair. The user must have

sufﬁciently good eyesight to use the wheelchair in public spaces and to use

public highways.

If the wheelchair is moved by an accompanying person, the accompanying

person must be physically capable of pushing and braking the occupied

wheelchair.

The wheelchair is not suitable for children. The wheelchair shall not be used

for the transport of more than one person or of cargo.

The intended purpose may differ for products which were manufactured as

custom-made device and which have been labelled as such. In this case,

please refer to the documentation supplied with the product.

INDICATIONS

This wheelchair provides assistance for persons who are unable to walk or

who have a severe walking impediment due to

P Paralysis

P Loss of limbs

P Limb defect/deformation

P Joint contracture/joint damage (not on both arms)

P Other diseases.

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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

STRUCTURE OF THE TOMTAR MR-S/MR-LG

Basic components

The overview represents all models and shows the most important components of the

standard folding wheelchair. All illustrations show the standard TOMTAR MR-S wheelchair

unless stated otherwise.

Foot plate

Armrest locking lever

Leg rest locking lever

Side panel

Armrest

Backrest

Push handle

Push rims Seat

Heel strap

Swivel wheel

Quick-release axle

Parking brake

Rear wheel

Leg rest

ﬁg. 1

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The TOMTAR MR-S / MR-LG is delivered completely assembled and pack-

aged in a box. If possible, please keep the packaging for possible later stor-

age of the wheelchair.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

On receipt of the wheelchair, please immediately check to make sure

that the contents are complete and undamaged. The contents consist of:

P 1 set of cardboard box and packaging

P 1 pre-assembled wheelchair

P 1 pair of leg rests

P Operating instructions

P Multipurpose wrench (8, 10, 13, 16, 19 mm)

P Accessories (if selected)

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

Wheelchair accessories available from the manufacturer:

P Amputee support(s)

P Anti-tipping supports

P Safety belt

P Brake lever extension

P Wheelbase extension

P Height-adjustable side panel

P Therapy tray

P Angle-adjustable leg rests

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3 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR

3. Push back the backrest upholstery when

folding the wheelchair.

3.2 Backrest upholstery

The ﬂap (1, ﬁg. 3) of the backrest upholstery can

be ﬁxed to the bottom of the seat pad with Vel-

cro to close the gap between backrest and seat.

3.3 Attaching the leg rests

1. Insert the leg rest into the guide on the

wheelchair from above (1, ﬁg. 4). When doing

so, the leg rest must be angled outwards. The

foot plate must be folded up.

2. Swivel the leg rest forwards (2, ﬁg. 4). You

must hear and feel the leg rest engage.

3. Check that the leg rest is securely locked in

place.

4. The footplates are folded down after the leg

rests have been attached.

ﬁg. 3

ﬁg. 4

PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE

The following chapter contains information on how to unfold the wheelchair

and prepare it for use. Before using the wheelchair for the ﬁrst time, you

need only to unfold the wheelchair, attach the leg rests and ﬁx the Velcro

backrest upholstery ﬂap in place.

The chapter ”05 Individual adjustments” contains explanations of all

the more complicated adjustment options, such as the seat height, angles

etc., that can be used for optimum adjustment.

3 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR

3.1 Folding/unfolding the wheelchair

Unfolding the wheelchair

1. Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side (1, ﬁg. 2).

2. On the opposite side, press the seat tube

downwards as far as it will go (2, ﬁg. 2).

3. Tip the wheelchair back and set it down.

4. Check whether the wheelchair has unfolded

completely. To do so, press on the tubes on

both sides of the seat

Folding the wheelchair

1. Fold up the foot plates or remove the leg

rests. (Chapter 4.4 & 4.5)

2. Take hold of the front and back edges of the

seat cover and pull the seat cover upwards in

the middle (3, ﬁg. 2). The wheelchair will then

fold automatically.

NOTE

The initial set-up should be carried out by trained personnel of the medical

supplies dealer.

ﬁg. 2

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4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

Getting into your wheelchair

Take off the leg rests (see chapter 4.5).

If possible, place the wheelchair’s rear wheels against a solid

wall.

Apply the parking brakes to lock the wheelchair in place.

Stand as close as possible to the wheelchair. Turn around, then

carefully move backwards until your legs touch the edge of the

seat.

Now grab the armrest with your hands.

You can now sit down slowly and safely.

Swivel both the leg rests back to the front in the direction of

travel. Listen and feel for the click to ensure that the leg rests are

correctly engaged.

Finally, fold both the foot plates downwards using your feet and place

your feet on the foot plates (see chapter 3.3).

Getting out of your wheelchair

Carry the procedure out in the opposite sequence.

WARNING

Do not stand on the foot plates or footboard while getting up or sitting

down. They are not intended to bear the full weight of one person.

NOTE

To transfer sidewards, the side panel must be swivelled up (see chapter

4.2).

4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

USING THE WHEELCHAIR

4.1 Getting in and out of your wheelchair

Different handicaps allow more or less manoeu-

vrability.

To get in and out of your wheelchair easily and

safely, the following tips can be helpful.

NOTE

Place the wheelchair backwards against a stab-

le wall (ﬁg. 5). This ensures that the wheelchair

will not roll away on smooth surfaces.

ﬁg. 5

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4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

4.4 Folding up the foot plates

1. Take hold of the foot plate by the front edge.

2. Swivel the foot plate upwards. (ﬁg. 8)

WARNING

The user must not put their weight on the foot

plates when getting in and out of the wheel-

chair.

4.5 Swivelling and detaching the

leg rests

The leg rests can be swivelled to the side and

detached to make it easier to transfer onto or off

the wheelchair. This also allows you to move the

wheelchair closer to a bed or bathtub.

1. Fold the foot plate upwards (see chapter 4.4).

2. Pull the locking grip upwards (2, ﬁg. 9)

3. Swivel the leg rest to the side (3, ﬁg. 9).

4. If you wish to remove the leg rest: Take hold

of the leg rest on the horizontal part of the

tube and pull the leg rest upwards out of the

guide (4, ﬁg. 9)

WARNING

When leg rests are swivelled outwards, they are

automatically unlocked and can easily become

detached from their mounts. Please be aware of

this, e.g. during transport!

ﬁg. 8

ﬁg. 9

4.2 Swivelling the side panels/armrests

The side panels can be swivelled upwards/back

along with the armrests to enable users to trans-

fer onto or off the wheelchair from the side.

1. Press the side panel locking lever forwards

(1, ﬁg. 6).

2. Take hold of the side panel by the tube in

front of the armrest and swivel the side panel

upwards/back (2, ﬁg. 6)

When swivelling the side panel downwards: In-

sert the tube of the side panel into the ﬁxture

and ensure that it engages correctly (3, ﬁg. 6)

4.3 Removing the side panels/

armrests

1. Swivel the side panel upwards/back (4.2).

2. Pull the rear pin on the clamping device

downwards (4, ﬁg. 7).

3. Grip the side part by the armrest and pull it

back out of the holder (5, ﬁg 7).

To reattach the side panel, perform these

actions in reverse order.

NOTE

The rear mount must be guided into the ﬁxture

when inserting the side panel /armrest. Ensure

that the locking pin audibly engages.

4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

ﬁg. 6

ﬁg. 7

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4.7 Driving on gradients and uneven

ground

Potholes and uneven ground can cause the

wheelchair to tip over when driving over ramps,

slopes, gradients and kerbs.

Lean your body forwards when driving upwards

over a step or slope. (1 & 2, ﬁg. 11)

Lean your upper body further backwards when

driving down slopes and steps. (3 & 4, ﬁg. 11)

WARNING

Always drive up or down slopes/gradients in a

straight line and at a reduced speed. Do not dri-

ve over slopes or gradients obliquely as this in-

creases the risk of tipping over.

WARNUNG

If you brake the wheelchair for a long time

using the handrims, e.g. when driving downhill,

a lot of frictional heat is generated on the

handrims. Wear suitable gloves.

4.8 Loading the wheelchair

Additional loads (backpacks or similar objects)

up to max. 5 kg can be hung from the push han-

dles as long as the max. user weight is not ex-

ceeded.

4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

ﬁg. 11

4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

4.6 Propelling and slowing down the

wheelchair with the push rims

The wheelchair is pushed and slowed down us-

ing the push rims. Grip the push rims with your

hands with your thumbs pointing forwards on

the push rims (see ﬁg. 10).

WARNING

Ensure that your thumbs do not touch the tyre

casing of the wheel whilst the wheelchair is in

motion.

To propel the wheelchair forwards: Push both

wheels forwards evenly.

To propel the wheelchair backwards: Push both

wheels backwards evenly.

To stop the wheelchair: Close your hands around

the push rims and gradually increase the pres-

sure of your grip.

To steer to one side: Slow the wheel on the side

to which you wish to turn.

To turn the wheelchair on the spot: Push one

wheel forwards and the other wheel backwards

at the same time.

ﬁg. 10

WARNING

Risk of trapping: Between the tyre and sidegu-

ard/armrest!

WARNING

During hard braking manoeuvres the push rims

can become quite hot.

WARNING

Hanging loads on the wheelchair increases the

risk of it tipping over backwards.

That is why DIETZ recommends using anti-tip-

ping supports.

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4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

4.10 Drum brakes for an attendant

(optional)

WARNING

In models without drum brakes, the accompa-

nying person must be physically capable of bra-

king the wheelchair by themselves.

The wheelchair is optionally available with drum

brakes for an attendant. The drum brakes enable

the wheelchair to be slowed in a controlled man-

ner while in motion. The drum brakes can also be

used as additional parking brakes.

Stopping the wheelchair:

Pull evenly on both brake levers (1, fig. 14).

Parking the wheelchair:

1. Pull on both brake levers (1, ﬁg. 14).

2. Push the safety catch away from yourself

until it engages (2, ﬁg. 14). The drum brake is

now locked.

NOTE

If the drum brakes are locked, it must not be

possible to push the wheelchair.

Releasing the parking brake: Pull the brake levers

gently. The lock will be released.

ﬁg. 14

4 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

4.9 Parking brakes

The wheelchair has one parking brake on either

side. They can be used to park the wheelchair

safety.

1. Press the brake lever forwards so that the

brake blocks the wheel (1, ﬁg. 12).

2. Press the brake lever further forwards until

you feel it engage (2, ﬁg. 13).

To release the parking brake: Pull the brake lever

backwards.

WARNING

Do not use the parking brakes to stop the

wheelchair during motion as this may cause the

wheels to block. Due to the immediate locking

of the wheels, you may no longer be able to

control the direction of travel.

NOTE

Use both parking brakes when parking the

wheelchair. This ensures that the braking force

is evenly distributed on both rear wheels.

ﬁg. 12

ﬁg. 13

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