R82 Cougar Manual de usuario
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06.2011
English user manual
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Safety ...................................................................................................4
Warranty ...............................................................................................4
Tools .....................................................................................................4
Ready for use .......................................................................................5
T-tool.....................................................................................................5
Sitting and Transferring from the Cougar .............................................6
Roadability 1/4 ......................................................................................7
Roadability 2/4 ......................................................................................8
Roadability 3/4 ......................................................................................9
Roadability 4/4 ....................................................................................10
Gas spring adjustment........................................................................ 11
Quick release wheels .........................................................................12
Angling the seat & back ......................................................................13
Mounting the push brace ....................................................................14
Adjustment of the push brace .............................................................14
Anti-tip device .....................................................................................15
Adjusting the lumbar support ..............................................................15
Leg rests and foot plates ....................................................................16
Seat height adjustment .......................................................................17
Adjustment of the slide bar function ...................................................17
Seat depth adjustment........................................................................18
Wheel lock ..........................................................................................19
Drum brake .........................................................................................20
Wheel combinations ...........................................................................20
Changing point of gravity ....................................................................21
Cougar back .......................................................................................22
Mudguard ...........................................................................................22
Armrests with side plates and armrest extensions .............................23
Spoke protectors ................................................................................24
Mounting of foot support .....................................................................24
Leg support.........................................................................................25
Cane holder ........................................................................................26
Vent tray for ventilator.........................................................................26
Tray ....................................................................................................26
Pommel .............................................................................................27
Hip supports .......................................................................................27
Head support ......................................................................................28
Vests & belts .......................................................................................28
Fix-locks .............................................................................................29
Transportation in motor vehicles 1/2 ..................................................30
Transportation in motor vehicles 2/2 ..................................................31
Product identification ..........................................................................32
Measurements ....................................................................................33
Technical data.....................................................................................34
Manufacturer ......................................................................................34
Care and maintenance .......................................................................35
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................36
Vest and cross vest ............................................................................38
Sternum belt .......................................................................................38
Chest belt ...........................................................................................39
Hip belt ...............................................................................................39
Y-hip strap ..........................................................................................40
Pelvis harness ....................................................................................40
Ankle straps ........................................................................................41
Foot straps..........................................................................................41
Hand cuff ............................................................................................42
Transportation belt ..............................................................................43
H-belt ..................................................................................................43
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U.S. Patent Des. D588,051 S
Norwegian Design Reg. No. 80196
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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 cor-
rect seating position and comfort. With a wide range of seating adjustments and
accessories, the Cougar will provide the user with exceptional postural support
and comfort.
This user manual is a guide to assist in gaining the full benefits of the options
offered by the Cougar. Therefore, we recommend you read this manual before
using the Cougar.
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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 is used on a daily basis. Hereafter the pro-
duct must be renovated (by R82 personnel) to extend the lifetime.
Remove the CE-mark, when rebuilding the product or when using other than original
R82 spare parts and fittings.
The Cougar is constructed for one user only. Do not place more than one user in
the Cougar.
Never leave your child unattended in this product. Ensure constant supervision by
an adult. Incorrect use of the product, may cause serious injury to the user. Ensure
that the belt is securely fixed to the frame product every use.
The latest version of the manual is always available online:
www.R82.com
WARRANTY
R82 offers a 2-year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials and a 5-year
warranty on breakage of the metal frame caused by defects in welds. The warranty would
be adversely affected if the customer’s responsibility of servicing and/or daily maintenance
is not carried out according to the guidelines and intervals prescribed by the supplier and/
or stated in the manual. For further information, we refer to the R82 homepage/download.
The warranty can only be sustained if the R82 product is in use in the same country where
it was purchased and if the product can be identified by the serial number. The warranty
does not cover accidental damage, including damage caused by misuse or neglect. The
warranty does not extend to non-durable parts, which are subject to normal wear and
tear and need periodic replacement. The warranty is null and void if non-original R82
parts/accessories are used, or if the product is repaired or altered by anyone other than
an authorised R82 representative or by trained personnel officially recognised by R82 for
repair and maintenance of R82 products. R82 reserves the right to inspect the product
being claimed for and the relevant documentation before agreeing to the warranty claim,
and to decide upon whether to replace or repair the defective product. It is the custo-
mer’s responsibility to return the item being claimed for under warranty to the address of
purchase. The warranty is given by R82 or, subsequently, an R82 dealer.
TOOLS
There is a tool bag at the back of the chair with 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm Allen keys. Also is included
1 pcs. of T-tool. Use these tools for the adjustments described in the manual.
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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 to
tilt the back into vertical position.
3) Then mount the gas spring. Pull the handle
(B) mount the gas spring and let go of the
handle. Make sure it clicks into place.
4) Turn and fasten the push brace in the desired
position. (C).
Now your Cougar is ready for use.
Make sure that the locking mechanism at
the end of the straps, and the handle (B)
for the gas spring click into place when
tilting the back.
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T-TOOL
The T-tool (A) helps to maintain the square pla-
tes in the slot, when mounting or adjusting eg.
side support etc.
Insert tool into slot, twist 90° and tip down to
support the plate.
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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 is not necessary to remove the leg rests if the
user is transferred in or out of the Cougar using
a sling.
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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 on the hand rims.
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels
above the kerb.
* Lift on the handles to drive the rear wheels
above the kerb.
Backwards
This technique is only to be used at low edges
and is depended on the height of the footplate.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and pull hard on the hand
rims.
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front
wheels.
* Lift on the handles to pull the chair up. Pull
the chair away from the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
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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
time.
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front
wheels.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
Backwards
This technique must never be used if the height
difference is more that 10 cm and only by expe-
rienced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and drive carefully down the
kerb.
High tilting risk at this technique
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and pull the
chair away from the kerb.
* Put down the front wheels.
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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 middle of the
hill.
Always sit as upright as possible
Better to ask for help than to take a risk
on your own.
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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 the chair one step
at a time. Make sure to keep balance on the
rear wheels.
* Pull the chair away from the last step an put
down the front wheels.
Driving DOWN stairs
Always ask for help.
Never enter an escalator even with help
from others.
Forward, with asistance:
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive towards the first step and tilt the chair.
* Drive down one step at a time. Make sure to
keep balance on the rear wheels.
* Put down the front wheels after the last
step.
If two helpers are present, one can assist
by lifting at the front.
The helpers need to make sure to lift the
correct way - with the strength from the
legs and not from the back.
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