Handicare MB3150-GB manual

Legend 2 MB3150-GB User Manual[...]

2 MB3150-GB Introduction Congratulations on y our choice of ne w wheelchair! Quality and function are k ey concepts f or all wheelchairs in the Handicare series. Legend 2 is manuf actured by Handicare Produksjon AS . Production tak es place at Lillehammer in moder n premises using high-tech equipment. With the production at Lillehammer we ha ve e x[...]

3 MB3150-GB Contents Intr oduction ................................................................................... 2 Contents ........................................................................................ 3 The wheelchair’ s par ts ................................................................. 4 Assembl y and transpor t .........[...]

4 MB3150-GB The wheelchair’ s par ts Bac k with back co ver Ar mrest Clothes protector Seat with cushion Leg suppor t F rame F ootplate Pushing handle Driving wheel Hand rim Brak e Wheel b lock Bearing housing castor Castor wheel fo r k Castor wheel Figure 1 In order to be ab le to read and understand this manual it is impor tant that you f amili[...]

5 MB3150-GB Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Assembl y Figure 2 The standard v ersion is delivered complete . All y ou need to do is unf old the wheelchair and fit the leg suppor ts where necessar y . Unf olding the wheelchair Figure 3 T o unf old the wheelchair , press do wn with the flat of y our hand on the cov er by the seat tubing. NB Do not hold ar[...]

6 A MB3150-GB Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Using the wheelchair Quic k-release Figure 5 The wheelchair has a quic k-release catch on the driving wheels. Press the button in the middle of the driving wheel in order to remov e or attach the wheel. NB Chec k that the wheel is properly secured b y ensuring that the button pops out appro ximately 5 mm whe[...]

7 A MB3150-GB Figure 8 Figure 9 Swing out/Attach/Remo ve the leg suppor ts Figures 8 and 9 The leg suppor ts can be swung in/out and remov ed f or easier mov ement. The suppor ts can be released by twisting the handle (8A) inwards or outw ards when the leg suppor t is swung. After the leg suppor t has been swung to the side, it can be lifted str ai[...]

8 A MB3150-GB Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 10 Using the wheelchair Full f ootplate (Standard on XL chair s) Figure 10 The full f ootplate can be split in two and tipped up f or transf ers. Ensure that the f ootplates lock in place when y ou put them bac k down. The f ootplates lock most easily into place if the y are angled right in to each other whe[...]

9 MB3150-GB Figure 13 Using the brakes Figure 13 Push the brak e le v er f orward and do wn when y ou want to loc k the brak e. The brak e is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationar y . Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake . Anti-tip stabiliser/Tipping bar Figure 14 The anti-tip stabiliser is put into position b [...]

10 MB3150-GB Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Mo ving in and out of the chair Figures 15, 16 and 17 • Activ ate the brakes • Swing the leg suppor ts awa y , where applicab le • Sit f ar f orward on the chair bef ore moving to another chair , bed etc. Using the wheelchair[...]

11 MB3150-GB Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Negotiating obstac les, 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 suppor ts. Do not lift the wheelchair b y th[...]

12 MB3150-GB Adjusting the chair Legend 2 has measuring scales that help y ou to adjust the chair accuratel y The f ollowing adjustments can be carried out quick er and more accurately using the diff erent measur ing scales: • Seat height – bac k P age 12 and 14 The scale shows the seat height in relation to the driving wheels. • Centre of gr[...]

13 MB3150-GB Figure 21 Figure 22 Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted. Y ou can also change the angle of the seat b y having diff erent heights at the front and bac k. By changing the angle of the seat, y ou can achie ve better stability and seating comf or t. The diff erent seat height adjustments also eff ect the abili[...]

14 A MB3150-GB Figure 23 Moving the castor wheel to a higher or low er position in the castor wheel fork. By moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel f or k (23A), the seat is low ered, and by mo ving the castor wheel to a low er position, the seat is raised. Changing to bigger or smaller castor wheels A smaller castor wheel[...]

15 A B MB3150-GB Figure 24 Figure 25 Adjusting the seat height – bac k Figures 24 and 25 On the wheelchair frame y ou will find a measuring scale (25A) showing the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel • Remo v e the dr iving wheel • Loosen the scre w (25B) with a 27 mm wrench and unscre w until it stops • Pull the inner [...]

16 A B MB3150-GB Figure 26 Figure 27 Adjusting the centre of gra vity Figures 26 and 27 The driving wheel can be adjusted to five diff erent positions in relation to the centre of gr avity . This is shown on the scale (26A) on the wheel b lock. P osition 1 represents the best anti-tipping position. • Loosen the scre w (26B) with a 27 mm wrench, a[...]

17 A B A C B MB3150-GB Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Adjusting the seat height - fr ont Figures 28, 29 and 30 When adjusting the height of the wheelchair , the height of the dr iving wheels should be regulated bef ore the angle. There is a scale f or adjusting both the height and angle of the castor wheels, which helps to achie v e equal measuremen[...]

18 1 5 10 5 0 -5 A B B C A C MB3150-GB Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Adjusting the height of the bac k Figure 31 In order to access the bac k tubing when adjusting the bac k height, open the “lid” (C) in the bac k cov er . The measuring scale (31A) shows the bac k height. For easier access to the bac k tubing, raise the pushing handle. The adju[...]

19 A A MB3150-GB Figure 36 Figure 34 Figure 35 Adjusting the curvature of the bac k Figure 34 The wheelchair has a padded bac k that can be adjusted to the cur vature of the bac k in order to achie ve a comf or table sitting position and good stability . The user can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made f or the cur vature of the b[...]

20 A B A B A 70º 80º 90º MB3150-GB Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 37 Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser Figure 37 Adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when y ou ha v e changed the centre of gr avity of the wheelchair . Loosen scre w (37A). Pull or push the anti-tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser’ s measur ing[...]

21 A A B C A MB3150-GB Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Adjusting the seat depth Figures 40, 41 and 42 The depth of the seat is adjusted with the help of the seat e xtension piece (41A). Seat e xtension pieces of 3 cm and 5 cm are supplied with the wheelchair . If the wheelchair is fitted with seat e xtension pieces, a plug (41B) is pro vided in place[...]

22 B A C A MB3150-GB Figure 43 Adjusting the height of the armrest Figure 39 In order to adjust the height of the ar mrest, loosen the scre w (39A). Raise or lower the ar mrest to the desired position. Ref er to the scale (39B) in order to achie ve the same height on both ar mrests. The scale shows the n umber of centimetres from the seat to the to[...]

23 A MB3150-GB P ositioning belt Assembl y instruction P ositioning belt (accessorie) Figures 43, 45 and 46 • Remov e the scre ws (43A) with a 4 mm Allen k ey . • Locate the fi xing brack et as shown in fi gure 2. F asten it with the screws y ou remov ed, or use the scre ws that came with the fi xing brack ets. • F eed the lap belt through[...]

24 MB3150-GB Saf ety • Do not stand on, or e x er t any g reat pressure on the f ootplates. • A wheelchair should be regarded as a replacement f or the walking function. Users must theref ore tra vel among pedestrians, and not on roads or streets with traffic. • When moving out of the wheelchair ensure that y ou are standing on as stable and [...]

25 MB3150-GB Figure 46 Legend 2 as a passeng er seat in a car Where possib le, the wheelchair user should be mo ved 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 accordance with ISO 7671/19. When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should sit[...]

26 MB3150-GB Figure 47 F astening the seat belt: • The stomach belt must be f astened at as steep an angle as possib le; between 30° and 75° • The chest belt is f astened ov er the shoulder and chest • The seat belt is f astened as tightly to the body as possib le and must not be twisted • Mak e sure the seat belt is not kept a wa y from [...]

27 MB3150-GB d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the r isk of head and chest injuries in the e v ent of colliding with par ts in the car . e) In order to reduce the r isk of injur y to the user , tables that are fitted to the wheelchair , which are not designed f or crash saf ety , must be: • Remo v ed and secured separat[...]

28 MB3150-GB Maintenance Maintenance cov ered in this section can be carried out by the user . Other maintenance work should be under taken b y the supplier’ s qualified personnel in y our area or by the help centre . For inf or mation concer ning repairs or ser vice, please apply to the help centre in y our county . W ashing the frame The frame [...]

29 MB3150-GB Recommended air pressure The wheelchair is deliv ered as standard with solid wheels. Find where the size is giv en on the dr iving wheel/castor wheel, then find the recommended maximum air pressure in the tab le. Note that high air pressure makes the wheelchair easier to roll, whilst low er air pressure gives more cushioning. F or opti[...]

30 B A C MB3150-GB Figure 48 Changing inflated tyres Figure 48 Inflated tyres are accessories. Dismounting tyres • Remov e the wheel, drain off the air b y holding in the small pin in the v alve , or b y unscrewing the v alv e. • Ensure that the edge of the tyre is positioned well into the inner g roov e of the rim (48A). • Bend the edge of t[...]

31 MB3150-GB T echnical specifications T echnical specifications and dimensions The wheelchair is deliv ered as standard in sev eral diff erent seat heights and seat widths. The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two f actors: The height of the user and ho w the wheelchair will be operated. Ask your dealer or enquire at y [...]

32 MB3150-GB Armrests height Standard ar mrests 17 - 24 Ar mrest heigh 22 - 29 T otal height 75 - 93, Standard 84 T otal width Seat width +18 Width f olded up 28 T otal length 94 - 100, Standard 97 W eight of chair 18 kg Max. user weight 140 kg (SW 54, 57 and 60: 160 kg) The wheelchair and most of its fittings are manuf actured in a special alumini[...]

33  MB3150-GB Labelling Pr oduct name Model Seat width Seat depth Max. user weight Serial number CE labelling Y ear and month manufactured Specification of lifting points Pitch angle[...]

34 10 19 18 17 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 22 16 21 20 7 MB3150-GB Accessor ies[...]

35 MB3150-GB Driving wheel and driving wheel fastening • Driving wheel fastening with Imper a wheel b lock (enab les the camber angle to be adjusted) • Amputation b lock • Driving wheel with different dimensions and tyres – solid, high pressure and pneumatic • Spider wheel 1 • Single hand operated wheel 5 • F riction hand r im • F r[...]

36 MB3150-GB Guarantee Guarantee: This guarantee applies to all ne w Handicare manual wheelchairs sold through authorised Handicare AS dealers. A 2-y ear guarantee f or the product is valid from the date of deliv er y . Handicare AS guarantees that the product shall not ha ve an y def ects with regard to mater ial and design, and that it fulfils al[...]

37 MB3150-GB Notes[...]

38 MB3150-GB Notes[...]

39 MB3150-GB W arning: The content of this user manual is only intended as inf or mation. This information ma y be changed without warning and must not theref ore be inter preted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Produksjon AS. Handicare Produksjon AS is not responsible , either legally or financially , f or any errors or inaccur acies that[...]

07-Utgitt januar 2008 Handicare Produksjon AS Produced b y: Handicare Produksjon AS www .Handicare.com[...]