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Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro start Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Wheelchair

Summary of Pyro start

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    Enjoy mobility. Bischoff & bischoff instruction manual pyro start.

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    4 1. Introductory remark dear user, you have chosen a high quality wheelchair by bischoff & bischoff. We thank you for your trust in our product. The wheelchair was designed in such a way to offer you many advantages and to meet all your needs. Due to its various adjustment features the pyro start w...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 5 1.1. Signs & symbols you have chosen a high quality wheelchair by bischoff & bischoff. Thank you for your trust in our product. Attention! This sign is used for very important parts concerning your safety. Please look at the operating i...

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    6 before you start using your wheelchair please make sure that all parts are well secured. In order to avoid any accidents and dangerous situations practice using your wheelchair on flat and clear ground. It is recommended to have a companion in this case. The wheelchair must not be misused to trans...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 7 the brakes which work directly on the tyres can be used just as handbrakes, i.E. They should only be used when the wheelchair is in standing position and not to lower its speed. When braking down on fast rides or on long slopes using th...

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    8 to surmount obstacles (e.G. Kerbstones, steps, etc.) please always use loading ramps. Avoid driving against obstacles without braking or bum- ping down from a higher level. 2.5. Obstacles 2.6. Ascending slopes & downward slopes please do always consider that on extreme adjustments of your drive wh...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh •03.01.2012 9 2.7. Using public roads & streets the wheelchair was designed to be used both indoors and outdoors. When using it in the road, road traffic regu- lations must be obeyed..

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    10 2.8. Purpose the wheelchair was exclusively designed to increase mobi- lity and transport of people who have a walking disability according to the mentioned indications. The maximum weight capacity is 125 kg..

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 11 2.9. Indications walking disability or distinct walking impairment due to: • paralysis • extremity loss • extremity defect/deformation • joint stiffness/damage (not on both arms) • other diseases. 2.10. Contraindications it is improper...

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    12 2.11. Responsibility we can only ensure safety if the product is used under the given conditions and for the mentioned purposes. Changes, enlargements, repairs and maintenance jobs can be carried out only by authorised people. When using the wheelchair you must obey all operating instructions. 2....

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 13 3. Product & delivery overview 3.1. Delivery check the wheelchair pyro start is delivered in a cardboard pack- aging and is ready for use. After unpacking please retain the cardboard packaging if possible. You may need it later for sto...

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    14 3.2. Scope of delivery der inhalt besteht aus folgenden hauptkomponenten: • preassembled wheelchair • 1 pair of leg support • 1 calf belt • 1 booklet of operating instructions • 1 pneumatic pump (only with pneumatic wheels) • 1 set of tools push handles armrest side part leg support elbow lever b...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 15 in order to unfold your wheelchair after having unpacked it, take a place next to the wheelchair. • seize the armrest or the seat pipe with one hand on one side of the wheelchair and tilt it towards yourself. • push with your other han...

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    16 4.2. Folding the wheelchair in order to fold your wheelchair, first elevate the footplates. • stand next to the wheelchair. • take hold of the seat cushion at the front and back and pull it up. In order to load the wheelchair into your car you can remove the rear wheels gently over the full float...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 17 4.3. Getting on & off the wheelchair from the side • put the wheelchair as close as possible next to the present or future seating surface. • if you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage first make sure to use t...

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    18 4.4. Getting on & off the wheelchair from the frontside • first swing the foot plates up or remove the leg support. • put the pyro start wheelchair as close as possible to the future sitting accommodation in frontal position. • if you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage,...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 19 • when descending the stairs the helper who is below, brakes by pressing the wheelchair straight onto the steps. The helper who is above takes hold of the wheelchair at the push handles, secures it and holds it in the right position. T...

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    20 fig. 11 4.7. Leg support • to make it easy for you to get on and off the wheelchair you can fold up the foot plates or swing the leg supports outwardly or pivot them upwardly and take them off. • to swing the leg supports outwardly open the locking device. (picture 11) • being in the “outward pos...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh •03.01.2012 21 4.9. Side parts fig. 14 4.10. Hand brakes the pyro start wheelchair is equipped with a handbrake which can be used by the user of the wheelchair. It should be only used for parking. It is not suitable for braking during a ride! To brake...

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    22 fig. 17 • the distance between the pivot bolt and the outer tyre cover at maximum open brake mechanism/device has to be x =15 mm at the narrowest part. • to adjust the distance you have to remove the two hexagon socket screws at the brake mounting (underside/bottom)picture 18 • then you pull the ...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 23 the seat height can be adjusted to 3 positions to meet the needs of the user. The drive wheel and the steering wheel have to be at the same position each time. At the top – middle – at the bottom drive wheel: • remove the drive wheels ...

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    24 4.12. Drum brake (optional) the pyro start can be equipped with a drum brake which can only be used by the accompanying person via the brake lever on the push handle. The drum brake can be used both as a handbrake as well as a driving brake. As a driving brake it enables regulated braking. The ha...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 25 4.13. Anti-tipping rolls (optional) the anti tipping rolls prevent that your wheelchair tips over. The wheel must have a distance of 3- 5 cm from the floor. The anti tipping rolls are especially recommendable for wheelchair drivers wit...

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    26 fig. 24 4.14. Lap belt (optional) a lap belt can be ordered optionally and secures users who do not have enough support in the wheelchair. • the pyro start wheelchair can be equipped with a safety belt at the back pipe. • the belt is opened and closed with a fastening clip. • you can adjust the b...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 27 5. Technical data measures/dimensions & weights maximum weight capacity (kg):125 seat width (cm): 37/40/43/46/49/52 seat depth (cm): 42 frontal seat height (cm): 47/49/51 seat angle (°): 3, 8 total width: seat width + 19 cm total lengt...

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    28 6. Transport 6.1 transporting the wheelchair to make the wheelchair as convenient as possible to trans- port, all detachable parts (footrests, wheels, slot-in acces- sories) must be removed and the wheelchair folded. 6.2 seat in disabled vehicle you can check whether your wheelchair is licensed a...

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    Bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 29 e n g li s h •detachable parts and accessories on the wheelchair, such as trays and bags, should, where possible, be removed and safely stowed in the boot. If attachments are not detachable they must be folded away and secured by the user or adequately padded...

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    30 positioning of wheelchair • position the wheelchair facing forwards (fig. C). Check whether the straps conform to the angles in fig. D. Fig. D •stipulated angles and positions of straps from wheelchair to vehicle floor. Front straps should be arranged so that the angle ensures optimum lateral sta...

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    Bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 31 e n g li s h attachment to vehicle floor rails (fig. E) insert fitting into rail at an angle and then pull in side- ways. Detach the fittings by pulling on the snap ring. Mono system (fig. F) place mono-fitting flat on the base plate and pull over the base pl...

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    32 tensioning and loosening the straps •tension using handle (fig. I) •loosening using lever or alternatively by releasing the belt tongue from the belt buckle (fig. J). Safety belt the safety belt must run at an angle of between 30° and 75° to the horizontal (fig. K), with a larger angle being pref...

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    Bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 33 e n g li s h belts must not run across wheelchair attachments such as armrests or wheels! (fig. L & fig. M) fig. L fig. M in order to be able to remove the belt quickly in the event of an accident, a seat belt cutter like this (fig. N) should be kept in every...

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    34 7. Maintenance instructions for the user 7.1. Cleaning • the frames of the wheelchair can be cleaned with a damp cloth. If there is more dirt you can use a mild cleanser. • the wheels can be cleaned with a damp brush made of synthetic bristles (do not use wire brushes) • the seat and back upholst...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 35 7.2. Wheelchair check by the user before you use your wheelchair to have a ride check • the intactness of the wheels. You should regularly check the profile depth of your wheels once a month. The profile should be at least 1 cm. Faulty...

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    36 8. Repair & maintenance instructions it is recommended that the pyro start wheelchair is subjected to a performance test by the speciality retailer at least once a year. If there are malfunctions or defects, the wheelchair must be taken to the medical supply store or the speciality retailer to be...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 37 a maintenance plan can be provided by our customer service. 9. Disposal if you decide not to use your pyro start wheel- chair any further and want it to be disposed, get in touch with your speciality retailer. If you want to deal with ...

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    38 guarantee items refer to all defects of the product which can demonstrably be referred to material defect or manu- facturing defect. If there are complaints you have to provide a completed certificate of guarantee. For our wheelchair pyro start we offer a guarantee of 5 years for frame parts. We ...

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    E n g li s h pyro start bischoff & bischoff gmbh • 03.01.2012 39 model: pyro start model number: serial number:* (must be inscribed by the retailer) dealer: date and stamp * information signs can be found on the side frames. 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.: +49 700/6000 7070 • fax: +49 700/6000 8080 www.Bischoff-bischoff.Com info@bischoff-bischoff.De.