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Bischoff & Bischoff Neo Instruction Manual

Summary of Neo

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    Enjoy mobility. Bischoff & bischoff instruction manual neo.

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    4 you have selected a high-quality electric wheelchair from bischoff & bischoff. Thank you for your trust in our products. The electric wheelchair has been designed to give you many advantages and to meet your needs. The wide range of adjust- ments for lower-leg length, knee angle, seat width, seat ...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 5 caution! Indicates specially safety-relevant instructions. Follow instruction manual. Important! Indicates particularly useful information in the specific context. 1.1 signs and symbols.

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    6 2. Important safety instructions 2.1 general safety instructions practise using your new wheelchair on a small, flat area first to prevent falls and hazardous situations. We recommend having an assistant with you at this time. Before using the wheelchair check that all attached compo- nents are co...

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    E n g li s h neo wear bright, conspicuous clothing as much as possible. You will be more visible in traffic. Please note that padding that is ex- posed to direct sunlight may become hot and burn your skin if it comes into contact with it. Cover these parts or protect the wheelchair from direct sunli...

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    8 2.4 safety in vehicles please note that the wheelchair must not be used as seating in a vehicle. The user must transfer from the wheelchair to a standard vehicle seat. The wheelchair must be secured to prevent movement. 2.5 travelling in traffic the wheelchair is designed for use indoors and outdo...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 9 2.7 indication walking disability or serious difficulty in walking as a result of • paralysis • loss of limb • defect or deformity in limbs • joint contractures • joint damage (not on both arms) • other conditions the use of an electric wheelc...

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    10 3. Overview of product and accessories 3.1 checking the delivery all b+b products are inspected before they leave our factory and the ce mark is applied. The wheelchair is supplied in a special carton. After unpacking the wheelchair, keep the carton if at all possible. It can be used for subseque...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 11 3.2 package check the contents of the package for completeness immediately on receipt. The package contains: • packaging material • electric wheelchair (ready for use with 2 batteries) • vr2 control (r-net with electrical adjustment of compon...

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    12 3.4 adjustment before using the wheelchair for the first time it must be adjusted for your body size. This is the only way to ensure extended use without fatigue in a physiologically correct posture. The basic adjustments of the wheelchair are described below. You should have all adjustments made...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 13 fig. 5 3.4.2 seat seat depth • the seat depth can be adjusted from 42 to 51 cm. • first remove the seat cushion. • release the screws and move the seat base to the required position. • tighten the screws again. Seat width • the width of the s...

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    14 fig. 7 3.4.3 back rest the angle the seat back of the electric wheelchair can be adjusted very simply and without requiring force. The back can also be folded completely forward. • the seat back angle can be adjusted from 5° forward to 75° back. • release the red locking clips on the right and le...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 15 fig. 9 3.4.4 arm rests the arm rests can be removed completely to allow the user to enter and leave the wheelchair from the side. The height of the arm rests and the distance to the seat back can also be adjusted, and they can also be moved t...

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    16 3.4.5 side section the height of the side sections can be adjusted with the arm rests and they can be moved sideways to adjust the seat width. • for side adjustment see the section on adjusting the seat width. • for height adjustment see the section on adjusting the arm rests. 3.4.6 control the c...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 17 4. Using the wheelchair 4.1 description of functions of controls once you have adjusted the wheelchair to your satisfaction, familiarise yourself with the functions of the controls. If the wheelchair has been ordered without electrical adjust...

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    18 fig. 14 fig. 15 4.1.1 vr-2 control charging and programming jack joystick control panel.

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 19 fig. 16 battery status display the battery status display shows the charge status. If the display is in the green range, the battery is sufficiently charged. If the display is in the red range, the wheelchair can only be used for a short dist...

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    20 fig. 20 fig. 21 fig. 22 light use this button to switch on the active lighting system of your wheelchair when darkness falls or when travelling through dark areas such as tunnels. This will make you more visible to other traffic. Warning indicators press this button to switch on the warning indic...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 21 fig. 23 fig. 24 4.1.2 r-net control joystick lcd display charging and programming jack.

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    22 fig. 25 fig. 26 fig. 27 on/off button press this button to switch on the wheelchair. The electrical components are also active at this stage. Horn press this button to sound the horn. Setting the mode press these buttons to change the mode, i.E. Increase (right) or reduce (left) the maximum avail...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 23 fig. 29 profile press this button to select the profiles.The profiles depend on the programming and the installed electrical components. The profiles are set with the authorised service technician. Warning indicators press this button to swit...

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    24 fig. 34 battery status display the battery status display shows the charge status. • continuous light means: the charge is adequate. • slow flashing means: all functions still operate correctly but a battery charge is recommended. • sequential light means: the battery charger is connected and the...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 25 fig. 36 profiles the profile number shows which profile is currently selected for the wheelchair. The text also describes the current profile. Error this symbol appears if an error in the control that causes the system to shut down has occurr...

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    26 fig. 39 fig. 40 the seating position display must be enabled. Press the mode button and scroll (joystick left or right) until you have reached the seating position display. There you can select every single electrical adjustment. Back rest the seat back adjustment is now enabled. Move the joystic...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 27 if the controller detects an error in the system while the wheel- chair is in use, the diagnostic display automatically opens. The display shows the error code, a short description of the error and the module in which the error has occurred. ...

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    28 4.2 entering and leaving entering and leaving from the side • move the wheelchair as close as possible to the present or future seat so they are side by side. • if you wish to move from another wheelchair or room chair, lock it by setting the parking brakes. • lock the neo to prevent it from movi...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 29 4.3 moving with the wheelchair before moving check that the solenoid brake is correctly locked. Commissioning sit in the seat of your b+b wheelchair and place your legs of the footrests. Make sure that you are sitting as far back in the seat ...

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    30 4.4 leg rests to make it as easy as possible to enter and leave your wheel- chair, the foot plates can be folded up or the leg rests can be swung to the side out of the way or removed. • open the lock to swing the leg rest to the side. • the leg rest in the swung-out position can be completely re...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 31 4.5 pushing the wheelchair if you wish to push the wheelchair in some situations, the brakes must be unlocked. The wheelchair is easy to push in freewheel mode. Caution! The electromechanical brake is disabled in this mode. • move the unlocki...

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    32 5. Technical data dimensions and weights max. Load capacity (kg): 200 seat width (cm): 45 (effectively 40 to 51) seat height (cm): 50 seat depth (cm): 42 to 51 seat angle (°): 2 to +19 (optional electrical adjustment) seat back height (cm): 44 seat back angle (°): -5 to 75 (optional electrical ad...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 33 6. Care instructions for the user 6.1 cleaning and disinfection make sure that the wheelchair is switched off before starting to clean it. • the frame sections and panels of the wheelchair can be wiped with a damp cloth. A mild cleaning agent...

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    34 6.2 inspection before use 6.2.1 brake check before moving off in the wheelchair always check the operation of the lighting system, the indicators and horn. If you press the button and there is no response from the equipment, inform your dealer immediately and do not use the wheelchair. 6.2.2 chec...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 35 6.3 batteries your wheelchair is fitted with maintenance-free gel batteries that do not require checking of levels and are electronically protected from deep discharge. If you do not use your wheel- chair for an extended period, the batteries...

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    36 charging for the first time: to charge the batteries to their maximum capacity proceed as follows: • discharge the factory-charged batteries until the led dis- play shows two bars. • charge the batteries as described below (approx. 16 h). • discharge the batteries again to two bars on the led ind...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 37 fig. 48 use only batteries approved for this wheelchair (see technical data). Make sure that the wheelchair is switched off before starting to replace batteries. • first remove the battery cover. • loosen the screws on the right and left. • n...

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    11. Warranty warranty claims can be made for all defects of the wheel- chair that can be confirmed as due to material or manufacturing faults. If you make a claim under the warranty, please submit the completed warranty certificate. Caution! Warranty claims and product liability claims will not be a...

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    E n g li s h neo bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 04.05.2011 39 model: neo serial number* (to be entered by dealer) dealer: date and stamp *see the side frame for information stickers warranty-certificate (please note our general business terms and conditions).

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    Bischoff & bischoff gmbh becker-goering-strasse 13 • d-76307 karlsbad tel.: +49 (0)700/6000 7070 • fax: +49 (0)700/6000 8080 www.Bischoff-bischoff.Com info@bischoff-bischoff.De.