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R82 Cougar User Manual

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    Cougar © 2009 r82 a/s. All rights reserved. The r82 logo and the cougar chairs are registered trademarks of r82 a/s. Tm 06.2011 english user manual.

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    2 g b gb contents safety ...................................................................................................4 warranty ...............................................................................................4 tools .................................................................

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    3 u.S. Patent des. D588,051 s norwegian design reg. No. 80196 pat. Pend. G b gb cougar the cougar is an exceptionally comfortable wheelchair. The cougar is designed for teenagers and adults who need a comfortable reha- bilitation chair. The cougar should allow any individual the ability to achieve c...

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    4 g b safety the cougar has earned the ce-mark. This certifies that it meets all relevant european safety requirements. Further the cougar is approved according to iso 7176-19, en 12182 and en 12183. This manual is approved according to iso 7176-15. The durability of this product is 5 years when it ...

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    5 b a c c a g b ready for use the cougar is shipped folded so that it takes up as little room as possible during transport. To use the cougar, please follow the instructions below. 1) pull the seat all the way back to obtain the correct starting point. 2) pull the strap (a) on the back of the chair ...

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    6 g b gb sitting and transferring from the cougar before placing the user into the cougar the wheel locks must be locked in place and the footplates lifted to the sides or the leg rests removed. Place the user into the cougar and adjust the accessories to achieve the optimal seating for the user. It...

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    7 g b roadability 1/4 driving up kerbs (max. 10 cm) forwards this technique is recommended for the experi- enced users. * make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated * drive forward towards the kerb * balance on the rear wheels and lift the front wheels from the ground. Bend forward and pull hard o...

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    8 g b gb roadability 2/4 driving down kerbs (max. 10 cm) forwards this technique is recommended for the experi- enced users. * make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated * drive forward towards the kerb * pull hard on the hand rims and drive forward. All wheels will touch the ground a the same tim...

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    9 g b roadability 3/4 driving down/up a hill follow the below to avoid tilting when driving down/up a hill. Driving down: sit upright in the chair. Correct the speed with the hand rims and not with the brakes. Driving up: bend forward to correct the point of gravity. Avoid to turn around in the midd...

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    10 g b roadability 4/4 driving up stairs always ask for help. Never enter an escalator even with help from others. Backwards, with assistance: * make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated and the handles is tightned securely. * drive backwards toward the first step. * tilt the chair and pull up th...

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    11 a b g b gb gas spring adjustment occasionally the gas spring may need to be adjusted. The adjustment is only necessary when: - the gas spring releases itself slowly - the gas spring can not be released at all if the gas spring releases itself; loosen the nut (b) with a 17 mm wrench. Next turn the...

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    12 a g b gb quick release wheels quick release axle pins on the rear wheels is a standard feature of the cougar - this aids in quick and easy removal (a): push the release mechanism in the middle of the wheel and pull to remove the wheel. To remove the wheel depress the release me- chanism (a) locat...

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    13 a b d d c g b gb angling the seat & back angling the seat (tilt in space): activate the left handle (a) on the push handle to adjust the angle of the seat. The cougar can be ordered with or without a gasspring for reclining the back. Please follow the description below to angle the back on your c...

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    14 a a a a b g b adjustment of the push brace the angle of the push handle is easy to adjust so that it can be used by carers of different heights. 1) press down the locking pin (a) and pull the handle to release the push handle. 2) adjust the angle. 3) push in the handle and make sure the locking p...

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    15 a g b gb anti-tip device anti-tips are standard equipment on the cougar the anti-tip devices are mounted on the back of the chair beneath the seat. Activate the anti-tip device with the foot at posi- tion (a). To deactivate, turn it around 180°. The anti-tip device must be activated when the whee...

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    16 b a c d e g b leg rests and foot plates follow the directions below to install leg rests on the cougar: 1) installation of the leg rests: remove the end-piece (a) by using a screw- driver. Install the fittings for leg rests and fasten with the enclosed 5 mm allen key. Reinstall the end-piece. Pla...

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    17 a c c b d d a g b seat height adjustment follow the directions below to adjust the seat height of the cougar: 1) undo the nuts (a) and remove the bolt from the frame. 2) adjust the height to the required position. 3) replace the bolt and fasten the nuts. Make sure that the seat height is the same...

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    18 a b c d g b seat depth adjustment release the gas spring on the back of the chair by activating the right handle on the push brace. Pull the seat all the way back to obtain the correct starting position for seat depth adjustment. The seat can be adjusted up to 10 cm in depth. Follow the direction...

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    19 a g b gb wheel lock wheel locks are mounted on the lower frame and can be operated by either user or helper. * push the handle forward to lock the wheel * pull the handle backward to loosen the wheel lock the wheel locks are installed on the frame and can be moved forward and backward, depending ...

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    20 g b gb drum brake the drum brake handles are installed on the push brake and are operated by the helper. * squeeze the handle to activate the brake. * pull the red handle to disengage the brake. Wheel combinations the recommended wheel combinations on the cougar are described below. If another se...

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    21 a a b c a b c e f c c d b g b gb changing point of gravity the point of gravity can be changed on the cou- gar by changing the seat and wheel placement. Seat placement: 1) remove the rear wheels 2) loosen the 4 screws (a) on both sides of the frame. 3) dismount the height adjustment (b) 4) move t...

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    22 a b c e a d f g b cougar back the cougar may be purchased with either a wooden back, strap back or manufactured for a special back system. Back with a wooden plate: the wooden plate is mounted in the rails on the back. Strap back: the strap back is mounted in the rails on the back. The straps can...

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    23 a b d c g b gb armrests with side plates and armrest extensions loosen the screw and remove the end piece from the seat rail. Install the armrest fitting in the seat rail (a) and fasten with the enclosed 5 mm allen key. The fittings can be moved forward or back- wardsdepending on where the armres...

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    24 a b b c c g b gb spoke protectors follow the description below to mount spoke protectors on the cougar: * place the protector on the spokes * mount the enclosed clips through the holes in the spoke protectors and click into place on the spokes. Mounting of foot support the cougar can be equipped ...

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    25 a c b g b leg support the calf support can easily be adjusted in height and angle. * height adjustment. Loosen the screw (c). * sideway adjustment. Loosen the screw (d). * angling. Loosen the screws (e). * depth adjustement. Reposition the screws (e) in the mounting plate. Make sure that all the ...

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    26 a b a b g b cane holder a cane holder can be mounted on the cougar. Mount the fittings respectively on the top and on the bottom of the frame. Gb gb tray mount the tray in the end of the armrests, fasten with the fingerscrews (a). Use the enclosed 5 mm allen key to adjust the width of the tray (b...

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    27 a b c d a g b pommel the pommel may be purchased as an accessory for the cougar. Install the fitting in the pre-drilled holes located below the seat. Use the enclosed screws and the 4 mm allen key. Install the pommel in the fitting and fasten with the fingerscrews (a). Gb hip supports loosen the ...

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    28 a b c d g b gb head support install the head support in the fitting on the back of the chair. Fasten with the fingerscrews (a). Loosen the allen screws (b) to adjust the head support bar. It is a good idea to loosen all screws at one time. Make the adjustment and fasten all screws. Adjust the ang...

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    29 b a c g b fix-locks fix-locks can be mounted in the rails of both the seat and the back (a). The fix-lock with the v-track is placed in the rail. Turn the v-track to horizontal. Pull the fix-lock outwards while it is fastened with the enclosed 3 mm allen key. Two fix-locks with straps can be moun...

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    30 g b gb transportation in motor vehicles 1/2 the cougar wheelchair is approved for transpor- ting users in motor vehicles, when the wheelchair is placed in a forward-facing position. Follow the directions below to ensure safety: the approval is not valid on special made chairs or combinations of s...

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    31 d 55° 30° 75° 15° 15° e g 1,2 m 65 cm 40 cm b a c f g b gb transportation in motor vehicles 2/2 1. Secure the cougar in the vehicle: * mount the 4-point strap-type tiedown system in the vehicle. (follow the manufacturer's instructions) * mount the two fittings (a) with the symbol (b) on the front...

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    32 a b dato: 31-01-02 belast: kg sn: 0840-01-111878-001 varenr: 880003 5707292 134158 parallelvej 3 dk-8751 gedved b a g b product identification a) serial number the label is placed to the left on the front cross bar beneath the seat. B) manufacturer the label is placed to the far left on the front...

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    33 35 (13¾") 40 (15½") 45 (17½") 50 (19½") 35-45 (13¾-17½") 37-47 (14½-18 ¼ ") 43-53 (16¾-20¾") 49-59 (19-23") 45 (17½") 50 (19½") 60 (23½") 60 (23½") 28-46 (11-18") 28-46 (11-18") 28-46 (11-18") 28-46 (11-18") 24-42 (9 1 / 4 -16 1 / 4 ”) 24-42 (9 1 / 4 -16 1 / 4 ”) 24-42 (9 1 / 4 -16 1 / 4 ”) 24-42...

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    34 g b technical data frame: powder lacquered aluminium pipes pa6 parts: fibre glass strengthened nylon cushions: fire resistant foam cover: fire resistant trevira cs manufacturer r82 a/s parallelvej 3 8751 gedved denmark gb gb.

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    35 g b care and maintenance upholstery the upholstery is made of fire resistant trevira material. The upholstery can easily be removed from the cushion and can be machine washed at celsius 40°. Regular vacuuming and brushing will help to preserve the fabric's color and appearance. Wheels tires: chec...

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    36 g b problem* wheelchair will not hold a straight steer wheelchair feel heavy to propel wheelchair feels difficult to turn brakes not effective rear wheels loose rear wheel hard to remo- ve/ replace castor wobbles wheelchair feels awkward back angling mechanism does not click into place seat/back ...

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    37 g b.

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    38 a b c a b c a b c g b vest and cross vest the vest and cross vest can be opened and closed by using the buckles and the zipper. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back. (a) * lead the upper straps in the sides throu...

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    39 d a c g b chest belt the chest belt can be opened and closed by using the buckles. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back. (a) * mount the straps in the sides in the belt fittings on the back (b). Take care that al...

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    40 e d d g g b pelvis harness follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * open the buckles (g). * mount the straps (d) in the belt fittings under the seat (d). * place the user on the harness and close the buckles (g) over the thighs. Take care that all the fixations and adjust- ments a...

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    41 b a c a g b ankle straps the ankle straps can be opened and closed by using the velcro or the buckle (a). Follow the instructions below for mounting. * remove the buckles (c). * pull the straps (b) through the slides in the foot plates. * mount the buckles (c) again and make sure the straps do no...

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    42 a b g b hand cuff the hand cuff can be opened and closed by using the buckle (a). Follow the instructions below for mounting. * mount the hand cuff around the users wrist. * mount the strap (b) around the arm rest bar. Take care that all the fixations and adjust- ments are placed and fitted corre...

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    43 a b g b h-belt the h-belt can be opened and closed by using the buckle. Follow the instructions below, with help from page 37. * mount the shoulder straps in the belt fittings on the upper back. (a) * mount the straps in the sides in the belt fittings on the back (b). Take care that all the fixat...

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    44 g b.