Instructions for use

FREDDYThe revolutionary wheelchair chassis for seating systems

Dear Customer,At this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and for purchasing our product.

We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully prior to initial com-missioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that guidelines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product due to differing equipment.

We reserve the right to make technical modifications.

Important information!Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.

Your Schuchmann Team

Contents Page1. Preparation of the wheelchair chassis for use

1.1 Transport................................................................................................................................ 21.2 Safety measures prior to use.................................................................................................. 21.3 Safe disposal of the packaging material................................................................................. 21.4 Location of the instructions..................................................................................................... 2

2. Product description2.1 Material information................................................................................................................ 22.2 Areas of application, use according to the intended purpose................................................. 32.3 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines................................. 32.4 Equipment for basic model...................................................................................................... 42.5 List of accessories................................................................................................................... 42.6 Product overview.................................................................................................................... 42.7 General settings..................................................................................................................... 52.8 Usage training......................................................................................................................... 52.8 Climbing stairs......................................................................................................................... 5

3. Settings3.1 Seat angle............................................................................................................................... 63.2 Back angle adjustment with engagement............................................................................... 63.3 Back angle adjustment with centralised fast mechanical adjustment..................................... 73.4 Seat height adjustment........................................................................................................... 83.5 Seat depth adjustment............................................................................................................ 83.6 Back unit adjustment............................................................................................................... 93.7 Push grips............................................................................................................................... 93.8 Push handle............................................................................................................................ 9

4. Handling wheels.............................................................................................................................. 94.1 Rear wheels with drum brake................................................................................................ 104.2 Quick release axle................................................................................................................. 104.3 Wheelbase (integrated)......................................................................................................... 114.4 Guide wheels......................................................................................................................... 114.5 Removable clothing guard..................................................................................................... 11

5. Accessories5.1 Tipping bar............................................................................................................................. 125.2 Swing-away anti tip bar......................................................................................................... 125.3 Knee lever brake .................................................................................................................. 135.4 Footrests............................................................................................................................... 13

6. Adapter systems6.1 Standard seat pan adapter.................................................................................................... 146.2 Trapezoidal shape seat pan adapter .................................................................................... 146.3 Seat plate assembly.............................................................................................................. 14

7. Repairs and cleaning7.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................ 157.2 Repairs.................................................................................................................................. 157.3 Spare parts............................................................................................................................ 157.4 Tyre mounting / repair........................................................................................................... 157.5 Wheel sizes/recommended air pressure............................................................................... 15

8. Technical data................................................................................................................................ 169. Guarantee....................................................................................................................................... 1610. Identification

10.1 EC declaration of conformity................................................................................................. 1710.2 Serial number / date of manufacture..................................................................................... 1810.3 Product version..................................................................................................................... 1810.4 Issue of the document........................................................................................................... 1810.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying the product................. 18 1

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1. Preparation of the wheelchair chassis for use

1.1 TransportOn receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults and check it for any transport damage.

Inspect the goods in the presence of your forwarder

Should transport damage have occurred, please cause an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer responsible.

1.2 Safety measures prior to useCorrect usage of the seat pan requires precise and careful induction of the accom-panying person. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the seat pan, and to observe them.

1.3 Safe disposal of the packaging materialThe product packaging should be stored in case the product needs to be transpor-ted again. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in case of a gua-rantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that the product is optimally packaged.Otherwise, please assist in disposing of the packaging material professionally in or-der to promote the recycling of resources. For this reason, separate the packaging materials for recycling according to their classification.Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of danger.

1.4 Location of the instructionsEnsure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.

2. Product description

2.1 Material informationThe base frame and the individual elements are made of aluminium which is non-corroding and powder-coated.

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2.2 Application areas, use according to the intended purposeThe FREDDY wheelchair chassis is designed as a sub-structure to mount seat pan systems and seat pans. FREDDY can be used for children and youths. The load including seat pan should not exceed 120 kg and any type of seat pan can be adapted without problems. FREDDY is exclusively suitable for use by an accom-panying person.

CAUTION!2.3 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines

• Correct usage of the wheelchair chassis requires precise and careful training of the accompanying person.• Practice using the FREDDY on an even surface. You must also find out about the impacts of changing the centre of gravity and how the FREDDY reacts. Try tilting and changing the centre of gravity without a passenger first of all.• The product may not be used without supervision.• Stairs may only be attempted with accompanying persons.• The max. load (see Point 8) may not be exceeded.• The seat pan and the push grip/push handle may not be used to carry the product. Only carry it by fixed frame parts.• The clamp lever on the push grips and the quick release on the back must always be tightened.• FREDDY may not be used as a showering chair and may not be subjected to sea water and sand.• Always tighten the screws again after replacing parts.• Do not climb on the footrests when entering and leaving the seat pan.• Apply the brakes when entering and leaving the seat pan.• Do not use FREDDY if it has defective, worn or missing parts.• Only use accessories and spare parts made by Schuchmann, otherwise you will endanger the child.• Only use the wheelchair chassis if all components have been correctly mounted and adjusted.

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2.4 Equipment for basic model• Strength of the gas pressure spring for angular seat pan adjustment 300N• Adjustable depth back unit• Back and push grips adjustable in height and angle• including adapter head for seat pans, adjustable in height and seat depth• Inc. foot bench plug-in mechanism• incl. rear wheels with quick release axle und drum brake

2.5 List of accessories• Push handle• Arm rests• Headrest bracket• Clothing guard• Spoke guard• Wheel base extension• Knee lever brake with bracket

• Anti tip bar• Tilting device• Power hub system• Bracket for Viamobil / Scalamobil as an assembly set• Foot bench/divided footrests

Back rest support of seat unit

Push handle

Spoke guard

Rear wheels with grip ring and drum brake

Guide wheels

Base frame

Knee lever brake

Quick release axle

Clothing guard

Centralised fast mechanical adjustment

2.6 Product overviewThe Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most important com-ponents as well as the terms which you will find in these Instructions for use.

Brake grips

Divided footrests

Trapezoidal adapter

Base plate for external adapter

Centralised fast mechanical adjustment

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2.7 General settingsTo use the FREDDY wheelchair chassis correctly, it needs to be set right. Some important points are as follows:• With the seat angled more, the rear wheels should be moved back – and moved forwards with a slight tilt.• The axle of the rear wheels are positioned vertically under the hip joint for persons driving themselves.

2.8 Usage trainingCarry out the first driving attempts on an even surface without a passenger until you have got used to the FREDDY wheelchair chassis. You must take extra care when driving hills and slopes or when overcoming obstacles.

Use the tip protectors for initial uses (optional).

Never carry the FREDDY wheelchair chassis – risk of accident!

2.9 Climbing stairsStairs may only be attempted with a minimum of 2 accompanying persons. The helpers may only hold the frame and fixed frame parts without lif-ting the FREDDY (carrying)!

When driving up stairs, the helper at the back holds the chassis on the fixed handles and pulls over the steps and the helper at the bottom holds the front frame tubes and stabilises the position. They also press the chassis into the steps parallel to the floor.

When lowering, the bottom helper brakes by pressing the chassis in stages. The top helper provides counterpressure on the push grips and holds the chassis in the right position. The chassis must be rolled down step by step.

Please check whether the groups on the back tubes are locked in place! Bags and objects must be removed from the backrest to avoid hindering the accompanying person.

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3. Settings

3.2 Back angle adjustment with engagementThe back frame can be precisely adjusted in the angle to the seat frame. The ad-justment is made after loosening the two star handles on the right and left at the lower end of the back frame. Always hold the back with one hand when adjusting.The back can also be fully folded down onto the seat frame for easier transport.

There is an increased risk of tipping over when adjusting the back more than 90° to the seat frame!

3.1 Seat angleThe FREDDY seat can be inclined forwards in the basic position using the gas pressu-re spring up to 30° backwards and 5° for-wards. You must press the trigger lever (A) on the right side on the push grip or push handle or assist by lightly pulling or pushing. Once the required seat angle has been achieved, the gas pressure spring is blocked again by releasing the trigger lever again.

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There is an increased risk of tipping over with a tilted adjustment! There-fore always use the swing-away anti tip bar.

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3.3 Back angle adjustment with centralised fast mechanical adjustmentThe back can be adjusted with the fast mechanical adjustment at an angle of 90° to 120° to the seat frame.For versions with a gas pressure spring, the adjustment is made by pressing the lever on the gas pressure spring (A) and by releasing the clamp lever (B) for the mechanical version.

Checkthetightaxialfitofthequickreleaseaxle for each assembly!

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Gas pressure spring

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Mechanical

The back can be folded down onto the seat frame for easier transport. Press the button on the quick release axle on the lower end of the centralised fast mechanical adjustment and take out the quick release axle.When folding back, place the fast mechanical adjustment in the adapter and reattach the quick release axle.

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3.4 Seat height adjustmentThe height of the seat adapter can be adjusted by loosening the clamps (A) on the horizontal tubes.A scale is applied to the inner tube. The scale shows steps of 2 cm.

The setting may only may made with the seat unoccupied.

Max. height adjustment 10 cm! A

The height of the gas pressure spring or the two gas pressure springs for sizes 2 and 3 must then be adjusted. Loosen the screw connections (B) for this and aligned to the corresponding hole di-stance (in the same way as the horizontal tubes have been adjusted).Tighten the screw connections again after all ad-justments.

Note: The black adapter plates (4 pieces) must be turned if the height adjustment is larger than 6 cm!

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3.5 Seat depth adjustment The depth of the base plate for mounting the ad-apter including the seat pan can be adjusted by loosening the 4 screws.

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3.6 Back unit adjustmentThe complete back unit can be adjusted in the depth of the seat pan / seat unit. Remove the 4 screws (arrows) on the right and left of the top frame, slide the back unit out or in and insert the screws again and tighten.

3.7 Push gripsThe height of push grips can be individually ad-justed on your Freddy. This takes place after loo-sening the two clamp levers (arrows) on the rear pipes.Tighten the clamp lever again after adjustment.

3.8 Push handleThe design with the push handle is a more com-fortable solution. The angle of the push handle can be individually adjusted in addition to height adjustment using the joints with quick release (A).The height is adjusted after loosening the two clamp levers (B) on the rear tubes. The clamp lever and quick release must be tightened again after adjustment.

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The following generally applies:

Higher air pressure: Low rolling resistance / less suspension comfortLower air pressure: Higher rolling resistance / more suspension comfort

See point 8 for sizes and air pressure for the guide and rear wheels (technical data).

4. Handling wheels

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4.1 Rear wheels with drum brakeThe drum brake allows safe braking, which is independent of the tyre pressure. It is activated with the brake lever on the right and left push grip with four engagement options.A safety catch engages with an audible "click" by pulling the lever. The brake is applied in the fourth click position.Release the brake by pulling the lever again and pressing the red safety catch at the same time.By braking lightly on one side it is possible to achieve a steering movement when pushing.Setting the drum brakesThe drum brakes are set by turning the setting screws (A) in or out. They are located at the lower end of the brake cable in the brake saddle. Un-screw the screw a little for precise adjustment un-til you hear a grinding noise with turning the rear wheel. The brake jaws are placed lightly against the hub housing in this state. Then turn the set-ting screw 1 turn back and clamp it in place with the nut. Check the function of the drum brake and readjust the setting screw if necessary.

Leave this work to your specialist dealer in case of any uncertainty.

The drum brake may only be used on the level with maximum load as a parking brake due to safety reasons.The knee lever brake must always be used on a slope and tilt up to a maximum of 8%.

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4.2 Quick release axleThe quick release axles on the rear wheels 16“, 20“ and 22“ make it considerably easier to trans-port your FREDDY. You only need to press the button in the centre of the wheel hub and the wheel can be easily removed or reinserted.When inserting the quick release axles, you should be able to hear it engage with an audible "click".

B

Checkthetightaxialfitofthequickreleaseaxleeachtimetherearwheel is mounted!

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4.4 Guide wheelsTo guarantee perfect steering control, the steering axle on the front wheels >dash-dot-line< must be aligned to the surface.If this no longer the case due to changes to the rear or front wheels, the front wheels can be readjusted by tur-ning the two eccentric nuts on the front wheel adapters. It is advisable to use a try square or similar.After each adjustment, please retighten all screw connec-tions and make sure that both sides are adjusted evenly!

4.5 Removable clothing guardAlongside the fixed clothing guard, the clothing guard can also be supplied as a removable guard to achieve a more compact transport size.This is done by loosening the two knurled screws (ar-rows).Pay attention to a tight fit when mounting the clothing guard!

4.3 Wheelbase (integrated)If the rear wheels are mounted far back, you have a large distance between wheels and therefore good stability, or a safe position with respect to the danger of tipping over. Manoeuvrability is however lost.

If the rear wheels are mounted further to the front, the Freddy is very manoeuvrable due to the shorter wheel distance. However please note that there is a big risk of tipping over in this position. This particularly applies if the seat surface is adjusted back (the seat surface is tilted). Therefore always use the swing-away anti tip bar due to safety reasons.

front back

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5.1 Tipping barThe accompanying person can tilt the chassis easier with the tipping bar to drive over a curb for example.The tipping bar is mounted in the rear, lower frame tube.

5.2 Swing-away anti tip bar The swing-away anti tip bar prevents the chassis from tipping back.

Note: When driving over steps or curbs the anti tip bar must be swung in 180° to the front to avoid touching the ground.Briefly press the bar down and then turn 180° inwards - the bar automatically clicks into place again with the spring. Swinging back takes place in the same way.

5. Accessories

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5.3 Knee lever brakeThe knee lever brake serves as a parking brake. Check that the brakes are in perfect working order and check the air pressure in the rear wheels before each use. The brake is applied in the direction of travel by swinging the brake lever.The correct distance between the tyres and brake is im-portant for the correct function of the brake. It should be approx. 2 cm with the brake released. This size can vary somewhat depending on the tyre pressured or the type of tyre used.

Guide: The tyres should always be pressed in lightly by the applied brake. It is possible to adjust the brake by release the two Allen screws on the clamping block (A). Tighten the screws again.

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5.4 FootrestsThere are different footrest variants for the FREDDY, which are fixed to the seat frame at the base plate for external adapters.After inserting the knee angle in the footboard adapter under the base plate and setting the depth, the footrest is tightened with the two wind screws (arrow).The knee angle can be adjusted and the lower leg length individually adapted. Foot benches can be folded up and the angle adjusted depending on the variant.Tighten the corresponding screw connections after all adjustments.

6. Adapter systems

FREDDY is prepared to take a seat unit or seat pan. The seat adapter is the con-nection point.

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When assembling a seat pan make sure that the seat pan body (back and seat plate) is made of a minimum of 3 mm aluminium sheet. Also make sure that no sharp edges remain on the pan body.

6.1 Standard seat pan adapter1. Insert the adapter into the back tube of the seat pan adapter.2. Fold the adapter down to the front tube.3. The patented closure automatically clicks into place. Now tighten the knurled head on the patented closure.

When removing the seat pan, untwist the knurled head first and when it is pulled downwards, the connection between the adapter and seat pan adapter is released. The pan can now be taken off.

6.2 Seat pan adapter in trapezoidal shapePlace the seat pan with the trapezoidal shaped mounted adapter piece on the trapezoidal shaped seat pan adapter plate and push back. The patented closure automatically clicks into place. Now tighten the knurled head (A) of the patented closure.When removing the seat pan, untwist the knurled head first and when it is pulled downwards, the connection between the adapter and seat pan adapter is released. The pan can now be pulled away to the front.

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6.3 Seat plate assemblyTransfer the trapezoidal adapter hole template onto the seat pan body and mount the seat pla-te with four M6 recessed screws (strength class 8.8) on the trapezoidal adapter.Please use M6 self-locking nuts (min. strength class 8) to fasten. If using push-in nuts in the seat place, please secure the screws (e.g. with Locti-te) against becoming loose due to vibrations and impacts!

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7. Repairs and cleaning

7.1 CleaningPlease clean all frame elements regularly with a sponge or damp cloth; make water droplets are removed. Please clean with a mild household detergent for heavier dirt. It is important to thoroughly dry the wheelchair chassis after cleaning.

7.3 Spare partsShould you wish to order spare parts, please contact the specialist dealer who supplied you with the product, stating the serial number of the wheelchair chassis (see 10.5).

7.2 RepairsPlease carry out a daily visual inspection and check the wheelchair chassis re-gularly for cracks, breaks, missing parts and malfunctions. In case of a defect or malfunction, please contact the specialist dealer who supplied you with the product (see 10.5).

7.4 Tyre mounting / repairMounting or repairing the tyres is done in the same way as normal bicycle tyres. Before inserting the new inner tube, make sure that the rims and inner wall of the tyres are free of foreign particles. Check the tyre pressure after mounting or repair. Tyre pressure in line with the regulations and tyres in perfect condition are impor-tant requirements for safety and way the wheelchair chassis is driven.The correct tyre pressure is shown on the respective tyre or in the technical data (see point 8)

7.5 Wheel sizes / recommended air pressureGuide wheels with inflated tyres 6 x 1.1/4“ 2.5 barRear wheels with inflated tyres 16 x 1.75“ 4 bar 20 x 1.3/8“ 4 bar 22 x 1.3/8“ 4 bar

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8. Technical data

Dimensions - Basic model

Freddy Size 0

Freddy Size 1

Freddy Size 2

Freddy Size 3

A* Min. seat height 43 cm 43 cm 43 cm 43 cm

B Seat depth 28 - 38 cm 32 - 42 cm 40 - 50 cm 40 - 50 cm

Seat angle (-) 5° - 30° (-) 5° - 30° (-) 5° - 30° (-) 5° - 30°

C Width between rear wheels (with clothing protection) 39 cm 44 cm 49 cm 54 cm

D Frame width 35 cm 40 cm 45 cm 50 cm

E Seat frame width 25 cm 30 cm 35 cm 35 cm

F** Total length 63 - 79 cm 63 - 79 cm 66 - 82 cm 71 - 87 cm

G Total width 58 cm 63 cm 68 cm 73 cm

Weight From 14 kg From 14 kg From 14 kg From 14 kg

Max. load 90 kg 90 kg 120 kg 120 kg

* Seat height adjustable by 10cm depending on the wheel size** Depending on the wheel size

9. GuaranteeThe two-year statutory guarantee period shall apply for all products. This guarantee period shall begin with the delivery or handover of the goods. Should a verifiable material or manufacturing fault occur within this time period, we shall, after carriage paid return to us, view the indicated damage and, if applicable, either repair or de-liver a new product at our discretion.

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10. Identification

10.1 EC declaration of conformity

Schuchmann GmbH & Co.KGDütestr. 3D-49205 HasbergenFon: +49 (0) 54 05 / 909 - 0Fax: +49 (0) 54 05 / 909 - 109

declares on their sole responsibility that the product named below is classi-fiedasproductclass1

"FREDDY" - The revolutionary wheelchair chassisArt. No.: 25 00 000 (Size 0) 25 02 000 (Size 2)

25 01 000 (Size 1) 25 03 000 (Size 3)

The relevant regulations of the regulations and guidelines listed below accord with:• EC Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products from 14th June 1993• DIN EN 12182 Technical aids for the disabled• EN ISO 14971 Medical products - Application of risk management on medical products• ISO 7176-1 Wheelchairs - Part 1: Determination of static stability• ISO 7176-3 Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes• ISO 7176-5 Wheelchairs. Part 5. Determination of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space• ISO 7176-7 Wheelchairs - Part 7: Measurement of seating and wheel dimensions• ISO 7176-8 Wheelchairs - Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths• ISO 7176-19 Wheelchairs - Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles

This declaration of conformity applies only for products with the article number stated above.

Date 15.11.2011

Signature ________________________

Name Torsten Schuchmann

Function Safety Representative for Medical Products

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This product has been delivered by the following specialist dealer:

10.3 Product versionsThe FREDDY wheelchair chassis is available in three sizes and can be supplemen-ted through a diverse range of accessories (see Point 5).

10.4 Date of issue of this documentInstructions for use FREDDY - Change status C; Issue 08.2014

10.5 Name and address of the manufacturer / specialist dealer supplying the product This product was manufactured by:

Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KGDütestraße 3 · 49205 HasbergenTel. +49 (0)5405/909-0 · Fax +49 (0)5405/909-109info@schuchmann-reha.de · www.schuchmann-reha.de

10.2 Serial number / production dateYou can find the serial number, the production date as well as further details on the type label that is located on each of your products.

Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KGDütestr. 3 · 49205 Hasbergen · Germany

www.schuchmann-reha.de · info@schuchmann-reha.de · Fon +49 (0) 5405 / 909 - 0

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