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  • Page 1 Bischoff & Bischoff Instructions for Use Pyro light Optima Enjoy mobility.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1| Preliminary remark 1.1. Important safety information 1.2. Safety in vehicles 2| Indications / contraindications 3| Purpose 4| Declaration of conformity 5| Scope and checking of delivery 6| Overview of the wheelchair 7| Assembly and adjustments 7.1. Folding and unfolding 7.2.
  • Page 3 Pyro light Optima 10| Driving 11| Technical data 12| Transport 12.1 Transporting the wheelchair 12.2 Seat in diabled vehicle 13| Storage and shipment 14| Information on Re-use 15| Repairs 16| Disposal 17| Appendices: Care, hygiene and maintenance guidelines Hygiene and risk evaluation...

  • Page 4: Preliminary Remark

    1. Preliminary remark Dear user, By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro light Optima folding wheelchair, you are getting a top German product that sets new standards with its variability. The Pyro light Optima Model 1321 offers convincing per- formance with its high user weight with double cross-...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Pyro light Optima 1.1 Important safety infor- mation In order to avoid toppling and dangerous situations, you should practice safe handling of your new wheelchair on a flat and familiar surface. In such a case, an assisting per- son is recommended.
  • Page 6 • Avoid running against obstacles (steps, kerbs) without braking or moving down steps. • Avoid using on uneven, loose surfaces. • An assisting person should be used if going over obstacles (steps etc.). Use the tip assist (see overview of wheelchair) to tip the wheelchair appropriately.
  • Page 7 Pyro light Optima • When transferring between wheelchair and bed, always ensure that: - both locking brakes are applied - the side part on the side for getting in/out is swung backwards. - the foot plates (for getting in/out) are folded upwards, swing inwards/outwards or are removed.

  • Page 8: Safety In Vehicles

    1.2 Safety in vehicles Please note that the wheelchair may not be used as sea- ting accommodation in any vehicle. The user must transfer from the wheelchair to a vehicle seat. The wheelchair must be secured against slipping by means of belt straps.

  • Page 9: Indications / Contraindications

    Pyro light Optima 2. Indication / Contraindication Inability to walk or severe walking disability as a result of: • paralysis • loss of limbs • meromelia/limb deformation • joint contractures/joint damage • other ailments The supply with strengthened wheelchairs is indicated if...

  • Page 10: Purpose

    4. Declaration of conformity As manufacturer of the product, B&B declares that the „Pyro light Optima model 1331“ & „Pyro light Optima model 1321“ wheelchairs fully complies with the require- ments of the 93/42/EEC directive.

  • Page 11: Scope And Checking Of Delivery

    Pyro light Optima 5. Scope of delivery and checking the delivery The scope of delivery in the special carton includes: • 1 wheelchair, folded • 1 air pump (only for pneumatic tyres) • 1 operating instructions • 1 set of tools (3 Allen keys wrench size 3, 4, 6, 1 cros-...
  • Page 12 In the case of transport damage... 1. Leave the goods and packaging unchanged and do not use the goods. 2. Register the damage in writing with the transport com- pany as shown below. 3. Then contact our customer service (+49 (0)700/6000 7070) 4.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Wheelchair

    Backrest cover Armrest cushion Combined side part Seat cover Side part lock Locking brake knee lever Lifting point 1 Steering wheel axle Legrest Steering wheel Foot plate Fig . 1a: Pyro light Optima model 1331 Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...
  • Page 14 Hand push handles B+B logo Side part Drive wheel Lifting point 2 Tip assist Push rim Fig . 1b: Pyro light Optima 1331 Wide seat Double cross-brace Footrest extension Fig . 1c: Pyro light Optima model 1321...

  • Page 15: Assembly And Adjustments

    Pyro light Optima 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 carton. To prevent damage during transport, attachable mounting parts are delivered separately. (Fig. 2) Unfolding Position your wheelchair next to you. Tip it towards you until the load is taken off one driving wheel (Fig.

  • Page 16: Legrests

    7.2. Legrests 7.2.1 Legrests with foot plate Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached. The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards. 7.2.2 Attaching legrests • Hold the legrests on the upper part such that this part points outwards.
  • Page 17 Pyro light Optima 7.2.4 Swinging away the legrests To make it as easy as possible to get into and out of your B+B folding wheelchair, you can easily swing the legrests outwards or inwards if needed without having to remove them (Fig.

  • Page 18: Side Parts

    7.2.7 Width of the foot plates You can adjust the width of the foot plates to meet your needs. • Loosen the fastening screw on the foot plate, then you can adjust the foot plate to a narrower or wider setting (105mm to 155mm).

  • Page 19: Armrests

    Pyro light Optima 7.3.1 Removing the side parts For ease of getting into or out of the wheelchair, removing a side part can be helpful. To do this, loosen the front locking lever as described previously. You can then loosen the back lock by pulling on the lever.
  • Page 20 Caution. Danger of tipping! If you adjust the dri- ving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards, the danger of tipping is increased significantly. Anti-tilt rollers or an extended wheelbase are then necessary. Check the settings first with a helper. Only use settings that you feel safe with. Afterwards, remove the Allen bolts at the back on the seat .
  • Page 21 Pyro light Optima Now you can remove the bracket and fasten it at the desired height. Screw the nut tight again and fasten the drive wheel. 2. Front wheel height The height of the front wheels can be adjusted to three levels.

  • Page 22: Wheel Base

    7.6. Wheel base Caution. Danger of tipping! If you adjust the dri- ving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards, the danger of tipping is increased significantly. Anti-tilt rollers or an extended wheelbase are then necessary. Check the settings first with a helper.

  • Page 23: Brakes

    Pyro light Optima 7.7. Brakes Operating the knee lever locking brake (compact brake) To lock the brake, simply push the brake lever forwards until it locks (Fig. 26). To release the locking brake, simply pull the brake lever backwards (Fig. 27).

  • Page 24: Backrest

    The compact brakes only operate on one driving wheel each! Ensure that both drive wheels have the same tyre pressure with pneumatic tyres to achieve good directional stability! After completion of the setting process, retigh- ten the loosened bolts and test the brakes! 7.8.

  • Page 25: Push Handles

    Pyro light Optima 7.9. Push Handles The height of the push handles can be adjusted to make it comfortable for an accompanying person to push you. Loosen the lever screw (fig. 33) on the push handles and adjust them to the required height. Then firmly tighten the lever screws again to lock the push handles.
  • Page 26 Steering wheels Rubber tyres with an inner tube or puncture proof tyres (without valve) with a diameter of 250 x 50 mm are mounted on your Pyro light Vario as standard. If they become worn or defective, the authorised specialist retai- ler should be requested to undertake the repair.

  • Page 27: Quick-Release Axles

    Pyro light Optima 7.11. Quick-release axles To achieve significantly easier transport of your wheelchair, the wheels are equipped with quick-release axles as standard: • Press on the locking button of the quick-release axle with a finger and remove the wheel (Fig. 36).

  • Page 28: Options

    8. Options 8.1. Horizontally adjustable legrests To attach, remove, swing away and adjust the legrests and the legrest length, please refer to Section 7.2 Horizontal adjustment functions as follows (see Fig. 39): . 39 • Pull lever backwards • Bring the legrest into the position required by raising or lowering the support tube for the legrest.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Pyro light Optima 9. Accessories 9.1. Tilt protection/anti-tilt rollers Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs. . 40 To mount tilt protection, proceed as follows. • Remove the rubber profiles of the tip assist • Push the round profile for the tilt protection onto the lower side frame tube.

  • Page 30: Driving

    10. Driving Sit in your B+B wheelchair. Make sure you are sitting as far back as possible. The push rims on the drive wheels are used to move the wheelchair. Practice moving the wheelchair carefully at first until you are familiar with it and the way it behaves. Wheelchairs have only a limited ability to resist tipping and sliding.
  • Page 31 Pyro light Optima According to STVZO 66/1 (German Road Traffic Act) of 01.01.1981, hand propelled wheelchairs require perma- nently attached lighting to participate in public road traf- fic (including on footpaths). This consists of (passive): • two red reflectors to the rear •...

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    11. Technical data Seat width: 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 cm* 52, 55, 58cm** Seat height: 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50 cm (with standard tyres) Seat depth: 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50 cm* 47-52 cm** Total width: seat width + 15cm Back height: 40, 42, 44, 46 cm Back angle:...
  • Page 33 Colours: metallic silver Turning area: 1,060mm Max. safe slope 7° (12%) Weight: 17.12 kg* 21,2kg** Max. load 125 kg* 170kg** Standard equipment for: *"Pyro Light Optima model 1331" **"Pyro Light Optima model 1321" Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...

  • Page 34: Transport

    12. Transport 12.1 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. 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.
  • Page 35 Pyro light Optima •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.
  • Page 36 Positioning of wheelchair • Position the wheelchair facing forwards (Fig. C). Check whether the straps conform to the angles in Fig. D. Rear attachment point Side view Position of static or Rear view retracting belts Front attachment point Front view Side view Position of static or retracting belts...
  • Page 37 Pyro light Optima 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 plate.
  • Page 38 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°...
  • Page 39 Pyro light Optima Fig. N Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...

  • Page 40: Storage And Shipment

    14. Information on Re-use The Pyro light Optima wheelchair is suitable for re-use. For further use, the wheelchair must first be thoroughly clea- ned and disinfected in accordance with the attached care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 41: Disposal

    Pyro light Optima 16. Disposal Even a wheelchair that can no longer be used represents valuable material that can be recycled into the industrial process. Therefore, never throw away your wheelchair for disposal in the household ld waste, but have it disposed of professionally in an official waste-disposal centre.

  • Page 42: Appendices

    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.
  • Page 43 Pyro light Optima a) Care instructions 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.
  • Page 44 Hygiene plan and risk eva- luation of B+B medical pro- ducts 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.
  • Page 45 Pyro light Optima 6. Disinfection 1. Put on protective gloves before preparing the product 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.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Table

    Maintenance table When What Before each journey Functional check of the brakes Operate the brake to the full extent of its travel. The bra- ked wheels must not be able to move any more in normal use. Check for wear in the pressure brake Move the brake lever sideways.
  • Page 47 Pyro light Optima Please note Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. If brakes are defective, have them repaired by an authori- sed 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 authori- sed specialist workshop.
  • Page 48 Maintenance table When What Every 6 months (depending Checks on frequency of use) • Cleanliness • General condition...
  • Page 49 Pyro light Optima Please note Take note of the care and hygiene information. In the event of any defects, have the necessary repair work car- ried out only by authorised specialist workshops, as only these are trained in the necessary work and generally have sufficient trained personnel.

  • Page 50: Guarantee Certificate

    We provide a guarantee of 5 years on the frame and fol- ding mechanism of our Pyro light Optima folding wheelchair, whereas we assume a warranty of 2 years on all other mounted parts.
  • Page 51 Pyro light Optima Warranty certificate (Please note our general business terms and conditions) Model: Pyro light Optima Model No: Serial number:* (to be filled in by the specialist retailer) Specialist retailer: Date and stamp *Information plates can be found on the side frame...
  • Page 52 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...

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