Bischoff & Bischoff Instruction manual Pyro start Enjoy mobility.
Content 1| Introductory remark 4 1.1. Signs and symbols 2| Important safety measures 6 2.1. General safety measures 2.2. Brakes 2.3. Tyres 2.4. Obstacles 2.5. Ascending slopes and downward slopes 2.6. Safety in vehicles 2.7. Purpose 2.8. Indication 2.9. Indikationen 2.10. Contraindication 2.11. Responsibility 2.12. Conformity declaration 3| Product and delivery overview 13 3.1. Delivery check 3.2. Scope of delivery 4| Use of the wheelchair 15 4.1. Setting up of the wheelchair 4.2. Folding the wheelchair 4.
4.9. Side parts 4.10. Handbrakes 4.11. Seat height 4.12. Drum brakes (optional) 4.13. Anti tipping rolls 4.14. Lap belt (optional) 5| Technical data 6| Transport 6.1. Transporting the wheelchair 6.2. Seat in disabled 7| Maintenance instructions for the user 7.1. Cleaning 7.2. Wheelchair check by the user 8| Repair instructions and maintenance instructions 9| Disposal 10| Passing on the wheelchair 11| Maintenance 12| Guarantee 13| Guarantee-Certificate Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.
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 wheelchair can be adjusted in seat height, seat angle and lower leg length to your individual body seizes. The Pyro start wheelchair can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Pyro start 1.1. Signs & symbols English 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 instructions. Important! Indicates very useful information on the respective matter. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.
2. Important safety measure 2.1. General safety measures 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 transport more than one person or to carry any loads. Pay attention to its purpose.
Pyro start 2.2. Brakes English 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 the grab wheels your fingers and palms get hot. Attention! Danger of burning! 2.3. Anti tipping wheels (optional) The anti tipping wheels prevent the wheelchair tipping over.
2.5. Obstacles To surmount obstacles (e.g. kerbstones, steps, etc.) please always use loading ramps. Avoid driving against obstacles without braking or bumping down from a higher level. 2.6. Ascending slopes & downward slopes Please do always consider that on extreme adjustments of your drive wheel your wheelchair may tip over backwards at just a slight slope. Use your wheelchair with extreme adjustments only accompanied by another person. Also use the anti tipping rolls to avoid tipping over backwardly.
Pyro start English 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 regulations must be obeyed. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH •03.01.
2.8. Purpose The wheelchair was exclusively designed to increase mobility and transport of people who have a walking disability according to the mentioned indications. The maximum weight capacity is 125 kg.
Pyro start English 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.
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. 2.12. Declaration of conformity The producer Bischoff & Bischoff certifies in its role as the producer its sole responsibility that the wheelchair Pyro start corresponds to the 93/42 EWG directive.
Pyro start English 3. Product & delivery overview 3.1. Delivery check The wheelchair Pyro start is delivered in a cardboard packaging and is ready for use. After unpacking please retain the cardboard packaging if possible. You may need it later for storage or for the return of the wheelchair. The delivery and the introduction to the wheelchair are carried out by qualified and authorised medical companies.
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 brake Full-floating axle Calf belt Foot plates Steering wheel Fig.
Pyro start English 4. Use of the wheelchair 4.1. Setting up the wheelchair 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 hand the cross brace apart until the seat pipe is completely set in the plastic holder. • The seat cushion must be completely spread out.
4.2. Folding the wheelchair In order to fold your wheelchair, first elevate the footplates. • Stand next to the wheelchair. Fig. 5 • 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 floating axle. Danger of trapping your finger! Be careful not to grasp the seat pipe Fig. 6 Fig.
Pyro start English 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 the hand brakes • Secure the Pyro Start wheelchair to avoid unwanted moving by using the brake lever on the left and right side of your wheelchair. • Swing the padded armrest backwards. • Fold the foot plates on the side or remove the leg supports.
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, first make sure to use the hand brakes to secure it. • Now slip by turning your body on the seating surface. • Finally you place the foot support back in its initial position.
Pyro start English • 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. The wheelchair should roll step by step down the stairs. The holding points for transportation of the wheelchair are exclusively the frames and the push handles. The armrests mustn’t be used for lifting the wheelchair under no circumstances. 4.6.
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. Fig. 11 • To swing the leg supports outwardly open the locking device. (picture 11) • Being in the “outward position” the leg support can be taken off completely. (picture 12) • To assemble the leg supports proceed in reverse order. • Swing the leg supports back to the front position until they snap in clearly audible.
Pyro start 4.9. Side parts English • To make it easier to get on and off the wheelchair both side parts with the armrests can be swung backwards. • Use the lock device lever pressing it gently with your finger and at the same time swing the side part backwardly. Fig. 14 Never use the side parts to carry the wheelchair! • To lock the side part fold it forward and with a gentle push let it snap in the armrest Make sure that while you pivot the side parts no garments or implements can be caught.
• 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. Fig. 17 • 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 brake system along the mounting in the correct position. • The pivot bolt must be horizontal e.g. parallel to the underground • Finally you have to tighten up again both hexagon socket screws. Fig.
Pyro start 4.11. Seat height English 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: Fig. 19 • Remove the drive wheels by means of the full-floating axle. • Unscrew the screws at the adapter (hexagon socket, SW 4 and ring spanner SW 10) and pull it out completely.
4.12. Drum brake (optional) Fig. 21 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 hand brake function is used for parking purposes. • To use the brake you have just to pull the brake lever and to push up the stopping lever.
Pyro start English 4.13. Anti-tipping rolls (optional) Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs. Fig. 23 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 without any practice or for those wheelchair drivers who have amputated a leg. • The anti tipping rolls go in pairs and are fastened left and right on the frame.
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. Fig. 24 • The belt is opened and closed with a fastening clip. • You can adjust the belt length with the moveable belt clip on the belt.
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6. Transport 6.1 Transporting the wheelchair To make the wheelchair as convenient as possible to transport, all detachable parts (footrests, wheels, slot-in accessories) must be removed and the wheelchair folded. 6.2 Seat in disabled vehicle You can check whether your wheelchair is licensed as a seat in a disabled vehicle by the symbols on the frame (Fig. A and Fig. B). All wheelchairs authorised by B+B as seats for use in vehicle are tested to ISO 7176-19: 2008.
Pyro start English •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. •When used as a seat in a disability vehicle, a 3-point safety belt must always be worn. Other fixation systems and straps may be used in addition.
Positioning of wheelchair • Position the wheelchair facing forwards (Fig. C). Check whether the straps conform to the angles in Fig. D. Rear attachment point Fig. C Side view Rear view Position of static or retracting belts Front attachment point Front view Side view Position of static or retracting belts 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 stability (D = 300mm).
Pyro start Attachment to vehicle floor Rails (Fig. E) English Insert fitting into rail at an angle and then pull in sideways. 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 plate. Detach the mono-fittings by pulling down from the base plate. Fig. E Attachment to wheelchair Attachment to the wheelchair may be by securement points(Fig. G) or tie-down system (Fig. H ) to the labelled points.
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 Fig. I: open The safety belt must run at an angle of between 30° and 75° to the horizontal (Fig. K), with a larger angle being preferable. It must fit low on the pelvis. Make sure that the belt lies flat and is not twisted at any point. Fig. J: close The lap belt must be attached on both sides to the rear securement points.
Pyro start English 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 vehicle. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012 Fig.
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 upholstery can be washed at 40 °C. Use mild washing powder. For disinfection add a usual disinfectant to the rinse cycle which will kill all bacteria and germs at the washing temperature of 40 °C.
Pyro start English 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 or worn out wheels must be changed. • the functional efficiency of the handbrake. When you pull your brake the wheelchair should remain still.
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 overhauled and repaired. You can find a partner in your neighbourhood if you call our customer service number: + 49 (0)700/6000 7070.
Pyro start 9. Disposal English If you decide not to use your Pyro start wheelchair any further and want it to be disposed, get in touch with your speciality retailer. If you want to deal with this matter on your own, contact your local waste management organization to find out the disposal rules of your place of residence. 10. Passing on the wheelchair When passing on the wheelchair please do not forget to hand over to the new user all the necessary technical documents which are important for safe usage.
12. Guarantee Guarantee items refer to all defects of the product which can demonstrably be referred to material defect or manufacturing 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 offer a 2 year guarantee for all the other parts.
Pyro start Warranty certificate English (Please note our general business terms and conditions) 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. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.
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