Transporting The Tride - Thomashilfen tRide Bedienungsanleitung

Headrest
Insert the headrest tube into the locator on top of the headrest bracket and tighten the wing screw (fig. 24). The headrest
can be infinitely adjusted in height using the knurled screws on the rear of the backrest (fig. 25). The headrest angle can
be changed by loosening the wing screws on the headrest bracket (fig. 26).
Furthermore, the depth of the headrest can be adjusted by loosening the wing screw on top of the headrest bracket (fig.
24). The angle of the headrest surface can also be adjusted both vertically and horizontally by loosening the screws of
the ball joint (fig. 27). Ensure that all screws are retightened after the adjustments have been completed.
Back angle adjustment
Release the locking lever and pull out the safety locking pin located beneath the lever (fig. 28). The backrest can now be
set to the desired angle. It must be ensured that the locking pin snaps back into place. Finally, return the locking lever to
the locked position once the adjustment has been made.
Note: The seat units has got a number of hole on the backrest into which the safety locking pin snaps.
When transporting the rehabilitation stroller in a vehicle, the safety locking pin must always be located in the lowest
hole (90° seat angle).
Lower leg length
Loosen the threaded pins at the side of the foot rest using the Allen wrench (fig. 29). The foot rest can now be can be
infinitely adjusted. Finally, retighten the threaded pins once the adjustment has been made.
Foot angle
Loosen the four screws on the right and left on the underside of the foot rest. Adjust to the desired foot angle and retighten
the screws (fig. 30).
Knee angle
Set the knee angle by loosening the wing nuts located on both toggle joints (fig. 31).
Tip: The foot rest can be flipped up to facilitate transfer of the child.

Transporting the tRide

The tRide can be folded for transport in the luggage area of a vehicle.
The tRide has been successfully impact tested against international standard ISO 7176/19 and ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1 –
Section 19 6/22/99 Draft and may be used as a vehicle seat.
We recommend that the transport of children with a body mass of less than 22kg transfer to a Child
Restraint System (sometimes referred to as an infant safety seat, a child restraint system, a restraint car seat, or
ambiguously as car seats) in compliance with ECE Regulation 44/04; In order to provide the best
possible protection for the child.
If transfer to a Child Restraint System is not possible, due to the needs of the occupant e.g. a need for continual
postural support, occupant discomfort, anxiety or a dependency on the medical device, then the decision
to carry the occupant in their wheelchair or buggy should involve an individual risk assessment process.
This risk assessment processshould involve a therapist who would be able to support reasons not to
transfer the occupant to a Child Restraint System.
IMPORTANT: When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions must be followed.
The tRide is designed to be forward-facing when used as a seat in a motor vehicle.
The occupant should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed
restraint system whenever it is feasible!
In order to fasten the chassis at the floor of the vehicle, only use belt systems which
meet the standard ISO 10542.
The 4 tie-down securement points are indicated with the following symbol:
CAUTION: When the stroller is being used as a seat in a motor vehicle the locking pin at the tilt-in-space
mechanism must engage in a position that inclines the seat backwards. (fig. 32)
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Preparing the tRide for transport:
1. Remove the following (if fitted); pommel, play tray, rain hood, sun canopy, grip rail, accessory bag and shopping
basket contents.
2. Position the stroller correctly in the vehicle over the floor track with the front of the stroller facing towards the
front of the vehicle (in the direction of travel). Put the brakes on.
3. Make sure the hip angle adjustment is locked. The locking pin at the backrest must be engaged (see marking).
Securing the tRide in a Vehicle:
1. The stroller must be secured in a vehicle using a 4-point tie down system that complies with either ISO 10542 Part
2, SAE 2249 or DIN 75078/2. (Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-down and occupant
restraint systems.
3. The two front tie-downs must be attached left and right side to the steel ring located on each front castor mounting
boss (fig. 34).
4. The two rear tie-downs must be attached to the two securement points located on each side of the pushchair
frame (fig. 35).
Fitting the occupant restraint system:
1. The stroller passenger must be restrained using an approved vehicle safety belt. Thomashilfen recommends the
use of either a split reel double inertia seat belt or a 3-point occupant restraint system. (Such restraints are
manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-downs and occupant
restraint systems.
3. The occupant lap belt must be routed low over the pelvis, avoiding contact with the abdomen of the passenger.
Lap belt routing should be inside of the occupant side pad on both left and right sides of the pushchair (fig. 36).
4. The lap belt should not be held away from body by rehabilitation stroller components or parts, such as side pads
or wheels (fig. 37).
NOTE: The belt webbing should not be twisted when in use.
5. The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the optimal zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal (fig. 38).
6. The occupant lap belt should be tightened to make a snug fit without causing discomfort to the passenger.
7. If the pushchair is fitted with a harness, this should only be fastened after the occupant restraint system.
8. The shoulder belt of the occupant restraint system must be fitted to the side wall of the vehicle at a height that
ensures the seat belt webbing lies in the middle of the occupants shoulder.
NOTE: To meet current regulations only a shoulder belt fitted to the side wall of the vehicle should be
used to correctly restrain the occupant.
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