Bischoff & Bischoff Operating manual Pyro start plus+ Enjoy mobility.
Contents 1| Preliminary note 1.1. Important safety instructions 2| Indications / Contraindications 3| Purpose 4| Declaration of conformity 5| Scope of supply and checking the delivery 6| Overview of the wheelchair 7| Assembly/adjustments 7.1. Folding and unfolding 7.2. Legrests 7.3. Side parts 7.4. Seat 7.5. Wheelbase 7.6. Brake 7.7. Wheels and tyres 7.8. Quick-release axles 7.9. Tip assist 8| Accessories 8.1. Anti-tip protection 8.2. Safety belt 8.3.
Pyro start plus+ Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.2012 27 English 9| Use 9.1. Getting in and out from the side 9.2. Getting in and out from the front 9.2. Negotiating stairs and high steps 10| Driving 11| Technical data 12| Transport 12.1. Transporting the wheelchair 12.2.
1. 1. Preliminary note Dear User By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro start plus+ folding wheelchair, you are getting a top German product that sets new standards in term of its flexibility. The wheelchair was designed to offer you a lot of benefits and to meet your needs. The many varied setting options and the optimum adjustability in terms of seat height, seat angle and lower leg length means the Pyro start plus+ can be adjusted to your individual body size.
Pyro start plus+ 1.1 Important safety instructions English In order to avoid toppling and dangerous situations, you should practice handling your new wheelchair in a flat, easily manageable area. We recommend that someone accompanies you in this situation. • The person accompanying you should be physically and mentally capable of operating a wheelchair • Before using the wheelchair, please check whether all fitted parts are properly fixed.
• Avoid running into obstacles without braking (steps, kerbs) or "jumping down" from one level to another. • Avoid using on uneven, loose surfaces. • Someone should be asked to accompany you when negotiating obstacles (steps, etc.). Use the tip assist (see overview of the wheelchair) to tip the wheelchair in an appropriate way. • When getting into or out of the wheelchair, apply both locking brakes. • Make sure your tyres have sufficient tread depth.
Pyro start plus+ English - the foot plates are folded upwards (for getting in / out), are swung inwards/outwards, or if necessary removed. 2.
3. Purpose The wheelchair is made solely to increase mobility and to transport people with impaired mobility in accordance with the above-mentioned indications. To be noted: We are only able to provide a warranty if the product is used in accordance with the specified conditions and for the intended purposes 4. Declaration of conformity As manufacturer of the product, B&B declares that the „Pyro light plus+“ wheelchair fully complies with the requirements of the 93/42/EEC directive.
Pyro start plus+ English 5. Scope of supply and checking the delivery The scope of supply in the special box includes: • 1 wheelchair, folded • 1 air pump (only for pneumatic tyres) • 1 operating manual • 1 set of tools (3 Allen keys, SW3, SW4 and SW6, 1 crosshead screwdriver, 2 ring spanners, SW10 and SW13) All B+B wheelchairs are subjected to a proper final inhouse inspection and provided with the CE mark. B+B wheelchairs are supplied folded in a special box.
In the event of transport damage... 1. Leave the goods and packaging unaltered in any case and do not use the goods yet. 2. Report the damage in writing to the transport company as shown below. 3. Then contact our customer service department (+49 (0)700/6000 7070) 4. To be able to register claims for compensation with transport insurance firms, representatives of the transport company making the delivery must be informed about any damage in good time.
Pyro start plus+ 6. Overview of the wheelchair English To make the use of your B+B wheelchair as simple as possible, we have provided detailed illustrations in addition to the written instructions. The following illustrations should help you to identify the individual assemblies and how they interact. (see Figs. 1a and 1b) Please note the sections of text that are specially marked.
Push handles B+B logo Drive wheel Push rim Lifting point 2 Tip assist Fig.
Pyro start plus+ English 7. Assembly / adjustments 7.1. Folding and unfolding Delivery Your new B+B wheelchair is delivered fully assembled and folded in an original B+B box. To avoid damage during transport, plug-in attachable parts are delivered under separate packaging (Fig. 2). Unfolding Place your wheelchair next to you. Tip it towards you until the load is taken off one drive wheel (Fig. 3). Fig.
Folding Place your B+B wheelchair next to you. Tip it by pulling the backrest towards you, until the load is taken off the opposite drive wheel. At the same time, pull the seat cushion upwards until the chair is completely folded (Fig. 6). Fig. 5 To avoid injuries, do not hold the wheelchair by the armrest while tilting If legrests are fitted, the foot plates should first be folded up. Fig. 6 7.2. Legrests 7.2.1 Legrests with foot plate Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates fitted.
Pyro start plus+ 7.2.3 Fitting the legrests English • Hold the upper part of the legrest so that it points outwards. Activate the handle and now push the legrest with the guide profile into the hole in the frame (Fig. 9). • The legrest is now simply folded forward which locks it automatically into place. Check the legrests are firmly attached before setting off! Fig. 9 7.2.
To return to the original position, simply swing the legrest forwards until it locks into place. When standing up from the wheelchair, you must not stand on the foot plates under any circumstances! 7.2.6 Adjusting the legrest length The standard adjustment which can be made to the legrest length is a total of 80 mm in 5 x 20 mm steps. To do so, remove the socket head screw (4 mm Allen screw) and adjust the legrest as required (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 7.3.
Pyro start plus+ • The arm supports for the side parts (desk/long) are fitted as desk (short) on delivery. • For the height adjustment of the armrests, first remove the fixing screws (Fig. 14). The height can be adjusted in four stages by using adapters. In the lowest setting (Fig. 15), all the adapters are fixed under the support. The more adapters you attach above the support, the higher the armrest is. In the highest setting, all the adapters are above the support (Fig. 16).
7.4. Seat 7.4.1 Seat height You can adapt the seat height to your individual needs in just a few steps. 1. Height of the driving wheel Fig. 17 There are 4 positions to allow the seat height to be adapted to the user's requirements. For the lowest one, the castor bushing must be turned and fitted on the other side. Driving wheel and steering wheel must be in the same position in each case. TOP – MIDDLE – BOTTOM • Take the driving wheels off using the quick-release axles.
Pyro start plus+ 2. Height of the front wheel • First, remove the masking on the optional drill holes. English • Loosen the axle (Allen key, SW 4) and take it out completely. • Place the steering wheel in the right position for the required seat height. • Reinsert the axle into the steering fork and tighten it up again. Fig. 18 3. Angle of the steering wheel axle By changing the height of the driving wheel or front wheel, the angle of the steering wheel axle can also be altered.
7.5. Wheelbase Caution, risk of tipping! If you move the driving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards, this significantly increases the risk of tipping. Anti-tip rollers or an extended wheelbase are then necessary. Check the settings first with a helper. Only use settings that you feel safe with. Extending the wheelbase increases the stability and equilibrium of the wheelchair. On the other hand, if the wheelbase is reduced, this then improves manoeuvrability.
Pyro start plus+ 7.6. Brake To lock the brake, simply push the brake lever forwards until it clicks into place (Fig. 21). To release the locking brake again, simply pull the brake lever backwards (Fig. 22). English Operating the knee lever locking brake (compact brake) Fig. 21 Adjusting the knee lever locking brake (compact brake) If you notice that the available braking efficiency is no longer sufficient or is uneven, you must do as follows: • Check the tyre tread depth.
• Then tighten both Allen screws up again. • Make sure that the brake fully locks into place when the lever is operated and does not snap back. The compact brakes only operate on one driving wheel each! With pneumatic tyres, always ensure that both driving wheels have the same tyre pressure to achieve good directional stability! After completion of the setting process, retighten the loosened bolts and test the brakes! Adjustment of the brakes should be carried out by specialist trained staff.
Pyro start plus+ Driving wheels English PU tyres (puncture-proof, no valve) size 24"x13/8" are fitted as standard on your Pyro start plus+. Pneumatic tyres are available as an option. If they become worn or defective, the authorised specialist retailer should be asked to carry out the repair. To ensure the optimum operating safety of the brakes or wheelchair, there must be a tyre pressure of 300-400 kPa (3-4 bar) with pneumatic tyres.
7.8. Quick-release axles To make the transport of your wheelchair considerably easier, the wheels are equipped with quick-release axles as standard: • Press the locking button of the quick-release axle with your finger and pull the wheel off (Fig. 26). Fig. 26 • When refitting the wheel, simply push the wheel back onto the mount. At the same time, press in the locking button as well.
Pyro start plus+ English 8. Accessories 8.1. Anti-tip protection / anti-tip rollers Always use the anti-tip protection as a pair. To fit the anti-tip protection, please proceed as follows: • Pull the rubber profiles off the tip assist. • Push the round profile for the anti-tip protection onto the side frame tube at the bottom. Fig. 28 • Fix the anti-tip protection with the M6x35 bolt and M6 self-locking nut in the hole in the frame provided (Fig. 28).
8.3. Drum brake As an option, the Pyro start plus+ can be equipped with a drum brake, which should only be operated by an accompanying person via the brake lever on the push handles. The drum brake should be used as both a locking brake and also as a service brake. When used as a service brake it provides well-regulated deceleration. The locking brake function is used for parking. Fig. 30 • To lock the brake, simply pull the brake lever and push the locking lever upwards (Fig. 30).
Pyro start plus+ English 9. Use 9.1. Getting in and out from the side • Move the wheelchair and the current or future seat as close beside one another as possible. • If you want to move from another wheelchair or indoor frame, secure this by activating the locking brakes. • Secure the Pyro start plus+ to prevent it rolling away unintentionally by activating the brake lever on the left and right hand sides of the wheelchair. • Swing away the arm cushion to the back.
9.2. Getting in and out from the front • First swing the foot plates up or remove the legrests. • Move the Pyro start plus+ and the current or future seating as close as possible facing one another. • If you want to move from another wheelchair or indoor frame, secure this by activating the locking brakes. • Now slide onto the seat with a turn of the body. • Finally, return the legrests to their original position. Never climb on the foot plates! RISK OF TIPPING! 9.3.
Pyro start plus+ English • When going down stairs, the helper who is below brakes by pushing the wheelchair right against the steps. The helper who is above holds the wheelchair by the push handles, secures it and holds it in the right position. The wheelchair should roll down step by step. The frame and the push handles are only places where you can get hold of the wheelchair to transport it. Armrests must not under any circumstances be used to lift the wheelchair! 10.
To get over obstacles more easily, the assisting person must position the wheelchair at the correct angle to the obstacle by pressing on the tip assist (Fig. 27). Before getting in or out, the locking brake must be put on. Use outside of the home should only be undertaken with sufficient experience. Where possible, somebody should accompany you. The static stability of the base model is 7° (approx. 12%). According to STVZO 66/1 (German Road Traffic Act) of 01.01.
Pyro start plus+ 11. Technical data Max. load (kg): 125 Seat width (cm): 37 / 40 / 43 / 46 / 49 / 52 Seat depth (cm): 40 / 42 / 44 Seat height (cm): 42.5 / 45 / 47.5 / 50 Seat angle (°): 2 -3.
12. Transport 12.1 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. 12.2 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. Fig.
Pyro start plus+ 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 plus+ 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 plus+ 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 • 27.08.2012 Fig.
13. Storage / shipping If the wheelchair is to be stored or shipped, all attachable and unsecured parts, apart from the driving wheels, must be removed and packed individually in appropriate cartons. The individually packed parts can then be packaged together in a larger carton. We recommend keeping the original packaging and storing it for this purpose, so that it is available if required.
Pyro start plus+ 15. Repair English Repairs and maintenance may only be carried out by authorised partners (medical suppliers or specialist retailer). You can find a partner near you by telephoning our customer service: Tel: + 49 (0)700/6000 7070. 16. Disposal Even a wheelchair that can no longer be used represents valuable material that can be recycled into the industrial process.
17. Appendices Useful life If used as intended, in accordance with the safety, care and maintenance instructions, the anticipated useful life of the wheelchair is up to 5 years. Beyond this period, if the wheelchair is in a safe condition, it can continue to be used.
Pyro start plus+ a) Care instructions English Cleaning of the seat and back covers can be undertaken with warm water and a sponge or soft brush. For stubborn stains, standard detergent can be added to the water. Please note: Never use aggressive cleaning agents such as solvents, abrasive agents or hard brush. Plastic parts can best be cleaned with a standard plastic cleaner. Take note of the product information on the cleaning agent.
Hygiene plan and risk evaluation of B+B medical products before preparation In accordance with: the second amendment to the medical products act (2. MPG-ÄndG) of 13 December 2001 here: Article 11 Section 4 Para.2, amendment to the medical devices operator ordinance Date: 29.04.2005 1. Product wheelchair Pyro light plus+ 2. Risk level Non-critical medical product Medical product that only comes into contact with unbroken skin 3. Hygiene frequency At least at every change of user 4.
Pyro start plus+ 6. Disinfection 1. Put on protective gloves before preparing the product English 2. Spray the areas to be treated with disinfection agent 3. Wipe dry treated areas with paper towel. Repeat if necessary 4. Dispose of protective gloves and paper towels 7. Special identification Not necessary 8. Sterilisation Not necessary 9. Critical process steps, special requirements *Replacement of the seat and back covers recommended Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.
Maintenance table When What Before each journey Functional check of the brakes Operate the brake to the full extent of its travel. The braked wheels must not be able to move any more in normal use. Check for wear in the pressure brake Move the brake lever sideways. Tightness of all bolts and screws. Check of the tyre pressure Standard tyres front: max. 2 - 2.5 bar Standard tyres rear: max. 3 - 4 bar Smooth-running tyres: max. 6 - 7.
Pyro start plus+ English Please note Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. If brakes are defective, have them repaired by an authorised specialist workshop. Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. If the brake play is too great, have it corrected by an authorised specialist workshop. Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. Use a tyre pressure gauge. Caution! Tyre pressures that are too low have a negative effect on braking behaviour. Visual check by the user.
Maintenance table When What Every 6 months (depending on frequency of use) Checks • Cleanliness • General condition 46
Pyro start plus+ English Please note Take note of the care and hygiene information. In the event of any defects, have the necessary repair work carried out only by authorised specialist workshops, as only these are trained in the necessary work and generally have sufficient trained personnel. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.
18. Warranty This warranty covers all defects in the wheelchair that are shown to be caused by material or production defects. In the case of any complaint, please return the product together with the warranty certificate completely filled in. We provide a guarantee of 5 years on the frame and folding mechanism of our Pyro light Optima folding wheelchair, whereas we assume a warranty of 2 years on all other mounted parts.
Pyro start plus+ English Notes Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.
Pyro start plus+ Warranty certificate English (Please note our general business terms and conditions) Model: Pyro start plus+ Model Nor: Serial Number:* (to be filled in by the specialist retailer) Specialist retailer: Date and stamp *Information plates can be found on the side frame Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.
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