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Hoggi CLEO User Manual

Ultra lightweight active wheelchair for kids
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Made in Germany
by HOGGI
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Ultra lightweight active wheelchair for kids
Partnering together to mobilise kids

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  • Page 1 Made in Germany by HOGGI Ultra lightweight active wheelchair for kids Partnering together to mobilise kids...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions _________________________________________________ 8 3.1 Meaning of symbols __________________________________________ 8-11 3.2 Common safety instructions ____________________________________ 8-11 Delivery and preparing for use ______________________________________ 12 Adjusting and adaptation possibilities ________________________________ 18 5.1 Brake HOGGI light _____________________________________________ 18 5.2 Brake (including fender) _________________________________________ 18 5.3 Seat width ____________________________________________________ 19 5.4 Seat height, seat depth, seat angle ________________________________ 19 5.5 Backrest height ________________________________________________ 20 5.6 Backrest angle ________________________________________________ 20 5.7 Active degree _________________________________________________ 20...
  • Page 3 6.17 Lap belt ______________________________________________________ 30 6.18 Ankle hugger __________________________________________________ 30 6.19 Abduction block, swingaway ______________________________________ 30 6.20 Tip-assist ____________________________________________________ 30 Transportation ____________________________________________________ 30 7.1 In the trunk (luggage space) of a car ________________________________ 30 7.2 Using CLEO for bus transport _____________________________________ 31 7.3 Transfer - getting into or out of the wheelchair ________________________ 31 7.4 Anti-tippers to override steps _____________________________________ 31 Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 33 Specifications ____________________________________________________ 34...

  • Page 4: Model Identification & Basic Configuration

    1 Model identification 1.1 Model identification (lable) (The lable is placed on the axle tube, see the arrow marking) x = 4 = (Frame)-size 1 5 = (Frame)-size 2 6 = (Frame)-size 3 Material number SB=Seat width / XXX=colour code Serial number CE label Classification / Product name Maximum load/load capacity Manufacturer Place of manufacture Year of manufacture...

  • Page 5: Basic Configuration

    1.2 Basic configuration - powder coated rigid aluminium frame - growth capacity in seat depth - 3 Sizes: Size 1: Seat width 24-30 cm in 2 cm steps Size 2: Seat width 24-34 cm in 2 cm steps Size 3: Seat width 26-34 cm in 2 cm steps - Convertible to other seat widths - Seat height front: 29 cm up to 46 cm - Seat angle: 0° up to ca 11° - Footrest hanger 90° including ABS-foot-plate - Backrest angle: -10° up to +10° - Seat and backrest panel - Clothes cover - HOGGI Extra light rear wheels with silver aluminium push-rims (removable via quick-release axle) - HOGGI light brakes - Wheel camber selective 6°, 9° or 12° - Weight limit: 60 kg...

  • Page 6: Common Information

    2 Common information 2.1 Preface Thank you for selecting the CLEO wheelchair. We have designed this high-quality product to make your life safer and easier, and we’ve included this manual to help you use and care for it. Please read the following instructions to make sure you use this product as recommended. If you have any further questions, or if you have any problems, please contact your health- care provider. We hope that CLEO meets your expectations. We reserve technical modifications regarding the specified model in this manual. Before using the wheelchair the first time, this manual has to be read and understood by patient and support personnel in oder to ensure a safe handling with the wheelchair. 2.2 Application The CLEO wheelchair is designed solely for individual indoor and outdoor use by childern and adolescents who are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment, and can be operated by the patient or by another person. Assistance may be required due to: - Paralysis (paraplegia / tetraplegia or tetraparesis) - Loss of limbs (dysmelia/lower limb amputation) - Infantile/spastic cerebral palsy - Spina Bifida - Muscle and nerve disorders - Imperfect osteogenesis - Poliomyelitis The CLEO wheelchair is able to be used for further service. For further service the product has to be cleaned and sanitised efficiently. Afterwards the product has to be checked concerning condition, wearout and damage by an authorised technician. All damaged and inapropptiate parts need to be changed. Please see also the service manual for detailled information. 2.3 Declaration of Conformity HOGGI GmbH as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the CLEO wheelchair conforms to the requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines (considering also the modifica- tions of MDD 2007/47/EG). Anwendbare harmonisierte Normen wurden angewendet.

  • Page 7: Terms Of Warranty

    2.4 Terms of warranty Warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified conditions and for the intended purposes, following all manufacturer’s recommendations. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by components and spare parts not approved by the manufacturer. See also § 8 of terms and conditions on: www.hoggi.de 2.5 Service and repairs Service and repairs on the CLEO wheelchair should only be carried out by authorized HOGGI dealers. Should any problems arise, please contact the dealer who supplied your CLEO. Authorized dealers only fit original HOGGI spare parts. For Preparing, repair and service, the following tools are required: - Allen wrench, size: 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm - Socket wrench, size: 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm - Spanner, size: 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm - Slotted screwdriver - Needle-nodes pliers...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Meaning of symbols Caution! Warning of possible danger of accident and injury. Warning of possible technical damage. Information! About use of product. Information! For service-personnel. Attention! Read manual before use! 3.2 Common safety instructions Read manual completely before use! Familiarize yourself with handling and functions of the wheelchair before use and practice the handling. You are responsible for the safety of your child. The safety of your child could be affected if you do not follow the instructions of this manual. Nevertheless not all possible circumstances and unpredictable situations can be covered by this manual. Reason, care and circumspection are not features of the product, they are required of persons, who use the wheelchair or attend it. The person, who is using the wheelchair and its accessories should understand all instructions. It must explained to every other person using the wheelchair and its accessories.If instructions are not clear and further explanations become necessary, or if you have further questions please contact your HOGGI dealer. Practise with the new wheelchair on even, straightforward terrain first, together with the child. Together with the child, learn how the wheelchair reacts when the centre of gravity shifts; for example on slopes or inclines or when clearing obstacles such as steps and curbs. This should be done only with assistance from another person. Using an anti-tip is strongly recommended for inexperienced wheelchair users. Strap in your child at all times, when it is in the wheelchair. HOGGI points out, that any use beside the typical use can be dangerous. The wheelchair is not suitable for jogging, running, skating or similar activities. Swivelling front wheels tend to wobble at higher speed, which can cause a sudden stop and tip over of the wheelchair. Use the wheelchair only at regular walking speed. Under no circumstances leave the handle bar while pushing and never push the wheelchair away. The wheel chair should only be used on solid level ground. Use your wheelchair as intended by the manufacturer. For instance, do not drive into obstacles (including steps, curbs) without braking. Do not „jump” the chair down from higher surfaces. To clear obstacles such as steps and curbs, tilt the wheelchair onto the rear wheels (pull it backwards to go up; to descend, slowly lower it forward). If only one attendant is available when ascending or descending stairs, an incorrectly set anti-tip (if mounted at all) can lead to severe falls. Adjust the anti-tipper so that it does not come in the way of the steps during transport. Afterwards, swing the anti-tipper back to its...
  • Page 9 Do not go up or down stairs without the assistance of another person. If devices such as ramps or elevators are available, please use them. Ensure that the anti-tip (if mounted) is outside the danger-area. If wheelchairfriendly access is missing, two attendants must carry the wheelchair over the obstacle. The wheelchair should be lifted only by touching tighten parts of the frame (on the side frame above the front wheels and on the push handles which are fixed on the backrest base - if brakes are closed, also the push-rims can be used for lifting). When ascending slopes or ramps and when crossing obstacles on upward slopes, always lean the wheelchair user‘s upper body far forward. When descending slopes, do not drive without braking and reduce your speed. Reduced load on the casters due to centre of gravity shifting can cause the casters to flutter. If you have to park on a slope, face the wheelchair uphill with the brakes engaged and ensure that the seat is in the upright position. There is a risk that the pushchair might tip over backwards if the seat is the reclined position. Before leaving the wheelchair and before getting into and out of it, always lock the wheel locks. - Don´t use the footrest to get into and out of the wheelchair generally. - Use the footrest with shoes only. Depending on footplate settings and wheelchair geometry, the wheelchair may tip over if the user boards the chair using the footplate. First practise boarding the chair with the child and an attendant who can secure the wheelchair, and modify footplate and seat height settings if the chair has a tendency to tip over. In addition, turn the caster fork to the front prior to using the footplate for getting into the wheelchair; this increases the wheelbase and thereby the wheelchair‘s stability against tipping. The effectiveness of the wheel lock and the overall driving quality are dependent on adequate air pressure. With properly inflated rear wheels and even tyre pressure on both sides, your wheelchair is much easier to operate and manoeuvre. Before starting to use your wheelchair, check that the tyres are inflated correctly. The required air pressure is printed on the side of the tyre. For rear wheels, it should be at least 6 bar. All brakes acting on the tyres do not serve as service brake but are only designed as parking brake (wheel lock). The wheel locks must not be used as driving brakes for slowing down the wheelchair, as in extreme cases, the abrupt stopping of the wheelchair can lead to falls. Please keep packaging material away from children. Plastic packaging presents the danger of suffocation. Disposal of waste: The packaging material as far as metal, aluminium and plastic parts can be recycled. The recycling must be operated according to the national and legal terms. Check the condition of the product if the packaging shows damages. Never leave your child unattended in the wheelchair even when they are strapped in and the brakes engaged.
  • Page 10 In the dark, the user should wear light clothing or clothing with reflectors in order to improve visibility. Ensure that the reflectors are installed on the sides and rear of the wheelchair. Extreme settings (e.g. shortest wheelbase and seat in the backmost position) combined with an unfavourable body posture can cause the wheelchair to tip even on level ground. Static stability is >10° inclination. Attaching heavy bags or other weight to the push handles can adversely affect stability. Adjustments with a high active degree demand a practised driver and the use of an anti-tip. Under no conditions should the anti-tip(s) assume the function of transport wheels, for example to transport a person in the wheelchair with the rear wheels removed. The antitips must audibly lock in place, before it is able to bear loads. Firm seating must be verified by the user or by an attendant. The maximum load for the CLEO is 60 kg. Accessories and add-ons reduce the maximum load proportionately. We recommend that, wherever and whenever possible, users transfer to the seats installed in the motor vehicle and use the corresponding vehicle restraint systems, because this is the only way to ensure optimum protection of the passengers in case of an accident. CLEO is not admitted for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. Be careful in case of extreme temperatures. The wheelchair can heat up significantly when in the sun or in the sauna. In extreme cold, there is a risk of hypothermia. Slowing down from high speeds or when descending longer slopes tends to heat up the hands and fingers, especially if using aluminium push rings. When using the wheelchair outdoors, leather gloves should be worn. Gloves provide the wheelchair user with a better grip and protect his or her fingers from dirt and hot metal. The assembly of a seat shell is only permitted within the specified seating area. The manufacturer of that new product combination has to test the stability and the ad- herence of the maximum load before commissioning. When applying seat and backrest panels always use upholstered seat cushions to avoid to avoid dents. Neither seat nor backrest height may be exceeded. Avoid reaching into any clamping range. Danger of clamping exist in following assembly groups: - Brake lever (if CLEO is supplied with fender with integrated brake system) - Between brake lever and rear wheel The wheelchair should be lifted only by touching tighten parts of the frame (on the side frame above the front wheels and on the push handles which are fixed on the backrest base - if brakes are closed, also the push-rims can be used for lifting). The HOGGI seat cushion (Trevira CS) and the contoured seat cushion (Trevira CS) as well as the HOGGI nylon backrest abd seat cover are flame resistant referred to the EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2 norm.
  • Page 11 Please read to visually handicapped people the manual and info material - or use electric aids. Please download or read all CLEO documents on our webside www.hoggi.de. Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened.

  • Page 12: Delivery And Preparing For Use

    4 Delivery and preparing for use Your CLEO wheelchair will normally be supplied completely mounted with removed rear wheels and if necessary removed anti-tippers (1). Delivery in board: 730 mm (L) x 630 mm (W) x 630 mm (H) Please check the condition of the product if the packaging shows damages. Please remove the transport packaging carefully. The original package contains the following parts: • Wheelchair with mounted push-bar • Rear wheels and quick-release axles unmounted • Front castors already mounted in the front castor forks • Already mounted anti-tip • Additional accessories as ordered (These have to be mounted on the wheelchair by an authorized dealer). • Instructions and list of tools required To prepare the wheelchair for use please proceed as follows: • Grip the head of the quick-release axle as illustrated (2) and press the release knob (3). • Whilst pressing the release knob, position the quick-release axle into the rear wheel bearing(4). • Place the wheelchair onto the front castors and lift the wheelchair at the back clamp (5). • Insert the rear wheel and the quick-release axle into the axle housing. Hold the spokes close to the wheel hub and press the release knob with your thumb. The rear wheel can then be easily slid into position (5). CAUTION! Push each rear wheel to check that each quick-release axle is safely located. If your wheelchair is supplied with an anti-tip it could be in hinged position for transportation. • Place yourself behind the wheelchair and move the anti-tip with the foot downwards. (6).
  • Page 13 • Turn the anti-tip with the foot to the inside into the active position. The active position is reached if the anti-tip is snapped audibly. CLEO can also be equipped with two pre-assembled anti-tippers. The illustrations (8+9) show an anti-tip in the „active“ position. The length of the tubes can be adjusted in three positions (9). The anti-tip should be adjusted that it is 2-3 cm above the ground (9). Swingaway of the anti-tip: • Place yourself behind the wheelchair and move the anti-tip downwards with your foot (10). • Turn the anti-tip with the foot to the inside until the inactive position is reached (11). The inactive position is reached if the anti-tip is snapped audibly.
  • Page 14 Illustration 12 shows an anti-tip in the „inactive position“. If your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with a footrest from HOGGI, it is possible that it is folded up for the transport. • Move the footrest downwards as pictured (13). Don`t use the footrest to get in or out of the wheelchair! If your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with seat or back upholstery from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Pull the back upholstery with the cap over the top edge of the back panel and fix the upholstery on the pre-assembled velcro (14). • Slide the upholstered seat cushion under the backrest and lay the seat cushion on the seat surface as illustrated (15). • Fix the front latch with the press buttons at the front edge of the seat surface as illustrated (16).
  • Page 15 • Fasten the flap of the seat cushion to the back edge of the seat surface and fix it with the press button (17). f your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with a contoured seat cushion from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Fix the fleece which is included in delivery on the left and right side of the seat panel (18). • Place now the contoured seat cushion on the seat panel (beginnig at the back end) (19). • Fix both upholstery latches with the press buttons at the front edge of the seat surface (see illustration 16). If your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with an one hand push-handle from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Place yourself behind or next to the wheelchair. • Open the cam lever as illustrated.
  • Page 16 • Press in the spring button and slide the one hand push-handle until it clicks into position. • Close the cam lever. CAUTION! Press on the one hand push-handle to ensure that it is securely located. If your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with a push-bar from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Place yourself behind or next to the wheelchair. • Open the cam lever on both sides. • Place the push-bar down into their locating brackets (25). • Make sure, that both spring buttons clicked into position below the locating brackets (26).
  • Page 17 • Close the cam lever on both sides. CAUTION! Press on the push-bar to ensure that it is securely located. If your CLEO wheelchair is supplied with a push-handles from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Place yourself behind or next to the wheelchair. • Open the cam lever on both sides • Place the push-handles down into their locating brackets and make sure that both spring buttons clicked into position below the locating brackets . • Make sure, that both spring buttons clicked into position below the locating brackets (on both sides). • Close the cam lever on both sides. CAUTION! Press on the push-handles to ensure that it they are securely located.

  • Page 18: Adjusting And Adaptation Possibilities

    5 Adjusting and adaptation possibilities 5.1 HOGGI light brake Press the brake lever below to lock the wheel lock (32). CAUTION! All brakes acting on the tires do not serve as a slow down brake but are only designed as a parking brake (wheel lock). The wheel locks must not be used as driving brakes for slowing down the wheelchair, as in extreme cases, the abrupt stopping of the wheelchair can lead to falls. Illustration 33 shows a closed HOGGI light brake. CAUTION! The effectiveness of the wheel lock are dependent on adequate air pressure. Before starting to use your wheelchair, check that the tires are inflated correctly. The required air pressure is printed on the side of the tires. For rear wheels, it should be at least 6 bar. • To release the HOGGI light wheel lock pull the brake lever upwards (34). 5.2 Wheel lock (wheel lock lever integrated in wheel guards) • To apply the brakes press down on the brake lever with the fingers or with the palm of your hand (35). CAUTION! All brakes acting on the tires do not serve as a slow down brake but are only designed as a parking brake (wheel lock). The wheel locks must not be used as driving brakes for slowing down the wheelchair, as in extreme cases, the abrupt stopping of the wheelchair can lead to falls. The brake shoe presses on the tires and grips it tightly. The brake shoe is, therefore, at a 90° angle to its holder. The brake shoe should overlap 3-5 mm to the middle of the wheel (36). CAUTION! The effectiveness of the wheel lock are dependent on adequate air pressure. Before starting to use your wheelchair, check that the tires are inflated correctly. The required air pressure is printed on the side of the tires. For rear wheels, it should be at least 6 bar.

  • Page 19: Seat Width

    • To release the wheel lock pull the brake lever upwards as shown. Illustration forthcoming When the wheel lock is released the brake shoe should be 12-15 mm from the wheel (38). This distance can be adjusted by the adjustment screw or by displacing the wheel lock on the mounting clamp. The wheel locks should only be adjusted by a technician. 5.3 Seat width CLEO is available in three frame sizes. Seat widths from 24 cm up to 34 cm are possible. The seat width gets measured between the base plate respectively between the wheel guards (39). The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the technician to modify the wheelchair with a different seat width. 5.4 Seat height, Seat depth, Seat angle Seat height, Seat depth and Seat angle will be adjusted with the built-in position of both angle supports (40) • Loosen and remove the marked screw connections on both sides of the base plate and choose the desired built-in position of the angle supports from the matrix. Afterwards fasten all conncetions again. The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the dealer to modify the camber of the rear wheels. Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened.

  • Page 20: Backrest Height

    The CLEO wheelchair can be supplied with rear wheels inclined (camber) 6° (29 left) or 9° (29 right) from the vertical. The illustration shows the camber adapter (42). The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the dealer to modify the camber of the rear wheels. 5.5 Backrest height • The backrest height can be adjusted after loosing the marked screw connections (on both sides). • Tje backrest height can also be adjusted infinitely variable after loosing the marked screw connections (on both sides) within the slotted holes (please see illustraion 44). The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the dealer to modify the backrest height. 5.6 Backrest angle • The backrest angle can be adjusted in height after loosing the marked screw connections (on both sides). The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the dealer to modify the backrest angle. 5.7 Active degree The active degree describes the relation of the backrest position to the rear wheels. The more the backrest is positioned to the rear of the axle, the more active the wheelchair can be driven. That means contrary a safer driving position if the adjustment is set above or in front of the rear axle.

  • Page 21: Height Adjustment Of The One Hand Push Handle

    CAUTION! Adjustments with a high active degree should only be made for a practiced driver using the anti-tip. The active degree is getting adjusted via the built-in position of the backrest panel on the base plate. There are three different backrest positions on the base plate which can be selected. 5.8 Height adjustment of the one hand push-handle • Open the cam lever. • Press in the spring button and slide the one hand push-handle until it clicks into position. • Make sure, that the spring button clicked into position below the locating brackets (48). • Close the cam lever. CAUTION! Press on the one hand push-handle to ensure that it is securely located. TIP: By turning the one hand push-handle to the front as illustrated (51) it is possible to walk beside the wheelchair and to keep (eye) contact to the child.

  • Page 22: Height Adjustment Of The Push-Bar

    5.9 Height adjustment of the push-bar By pressing the knobs on both ratchet joints, the push bar can be turned to the required position 5.10 Height and angle adjustment of the push-handles The push-handles can be adjusted in height and in angle. • Open the cam lever on both sides. • Press both spring buttons simultaneously and slide the push- handles in the desired height position. • Make sure, that the spring button clicked into position below the locating brackets (53,54). • Loosen both marked screw connections in the cross bar and select the desired angle position. • Tighten both screw connections again. • Close the cam lever on both sides. CAUTION! Press on the push-handles to ensure that it is securely located. 5.11 Anti-tip • The angle of the anti-tippers can be adjusted infinitely variable by loosening the screws (56). Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened.

  • Page 23: Detaching Wheels With Quick-Release Axles

    The anti-tip should be adjusted that it is 2-3 cm above the ground (57). Press the snap button and choose the desired length position. The length of the anti-tipper tubes can be adjusted in the anti-tipper bracket in three positions 2.5 cm apart (58). 5.12 Detaching the rear wheels with quick-release axles The rear wheels are removed by means of a quick-release mechanism. This reduces the volume of the wheelchair for transportation. • Tilt the wheelchair onto the front castors and lift it by holding the rear edge of the seat. • Grip the spokes close to the wheel hub and, with the thumb, press the release knob of the quick- release axle. • Pull the rear wheel with the quick-release axle out of the axle housing. • To avoid a risk of snagging, it may be preferable to withdraw the quick-release axles from the rear wheels. • To re-assemble the rear wheels refer to section „4 Delivery and preparing for use”. CAUTION! Push sharply on each rear wheel to ensure that the quick- release axles are securely located. 5.13 Pneumatic tires / PU-tires The rear wheels can be supplied with pneumatic tires (62, left). The car type valves enable the tyres to be checked or inflated at any petrol station or by means of a suitable pump, supplying a minimum 6 bar pressure (61). Check the maximum tire pressure, which is indicated on the tire.

  • Page 24: Push-Rims

    The drive wheels can also be supplied with solid PU-tyres (62, right). 5.14 Push rims Push rims can be supplied in aluminium (63, right) or stainless steel (63, left) according to preference. Push rims can be supplied with a standard diameter (64, left) or with a larger diameter (64, right). These are called respectively hand rims “standard” or push rims “high”. The CLEO wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to fit alternative push rims. All push rims can be mounted close to the rear wheel or a little further apart (65). A future modification is possible again. 5.15 Drum brakes In addition to HOGGI light brake, the CLEO wheelchair can be fitted with drum brakes (66). The drum brakes are activated from the push-bar or push-handles.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Each drum brake gets operated by a brake lever (67). • To apply the drum brake squeeze the brake lever (68). • With the finger tips press the rocking catch, until it locks with a click and release the brake handle. When the brake lever is squeezed again, the rocking catch is unlocked and the drum brake can be released. The brake force can be adjusted by the adjustment screw (69). 6 Accessories All accessories not installed by the manufacturer must be installed by trained technicians. The following notes on installation are for your information but should be performed by trained technicians. Straps on accessories are usually extra long to accommodate every option. Shorten excess strap ends on accessories so that they can not be trapped. To prevent strap ends from fraying the cut ends can be melted together with a flame. (eg. cigarette lighter) 6.1 Seat panel The CLEO wheelchair was built in accordance with the customer’s order. Functions and adjustments of the seat panel are described under „5.4 Seat height, Seat depth, Seat angle“.

  • Page 26: Backrest Panel

    6.2 Backrest panel The CLEO wheelchair was built in accordance with the customer’s order. Functions and adjustments of the backrest panel are described under „5.4 Seat height“ and „5.6 Backrest angle“. 6.3 Foot rest hanger 90° (knee angle) Mounted foot rest hanger 90° available for different lower leg lengths: (72): LLL-short: 13- 26 cm LLL-long: 13 - 36 cm 6.4 Footrest depth / Footrest angle The foot rest can be folded upwards. To get in the wheelchair the footrest must be always folded upwards. The position of the foot rest can be adjusted by loosening the four screws on the foot rest bracket (73). This alters the location of the foot rest and, therefore, also the foot rest angle. The angle of the foot rest can be adjusted from approximately 80° to 100° (74 ). • Afterwards, retighten the screws securely. Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened. 6.5 Footrest bracket with interlocking The foot rest bracket can be supplied additionally with a locking device. When adjusting the foot rest angle, the locking device must also be adjusted, by loosening the screws on the right and the left side (75). By pulling the release ring, the foot rest can be folded upwards. When the foot rest is folded down, it will automatically lock into positio All four screws on the footrest must be fixed.

  • Page 27: Abs-Foot-Plate, Flat

    6.6 ABS-foot-plate, black, flat ABS-foot-plate to position the feet (76). 6.7 ABS-foot-plate, black, with heel stop ABS-foot-plate to position the feet with additional heel stop. The heel stop prevents the sliding of the feet (77). 6.8 Aluminium footrest, flat Aluminium footrest to position the feet (78). 6.9 Lower leg length After releasing both wing nuts on the footboard bracket it is possible to adjust the required lower leg length continuously (79). • Retighten the wing nuts securely. Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened. 6.10 Seat cushion The HOGGI seat cushion is 3 cm thick and is foam filled. The cushion cover is washable and can be unzipped to remove the foam pad. (80).

  • Page 28: Contoured Seat Cushion

    6.11 Contoured seat cushion Contoured seat cushion, with abduction, leg control and set out for sitting bones, with cover made of Trevira CS. 6.12 Backrest cushion The HOGGI back cushion is 2,5 cm thick and is foam filled. The cushion cover is washable and can be unzipped to remove the foam pad. 6.13 Spoke guards The spoke guards prevent the child’s fingers from being trapped in the spokes. The transparent spoke guards can be painted by the child or have decorative stickers applied (83). For coloured spoke guards please visit our homepage www.hoggi.de or ask for our spoke guards brochure. 6.14 Headrest standard with cushion This headrest is only lightly contoured and serves as a contact surface for the back of the head. This headrest can be mounted on the backrest panel (84). After loosening both cam levers the headrest can be adjusted in the height (85). The cover can be removed for cleaning. Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened.

  • Page 29: Armrests With Pu-Pads

    6.15 Armrests with PU-pads The armrests are integrated in the wheel cover and are both removable and adjustable in height. • Press the white button as illustrated while choosing the desired height position of the armrest (87). The armrest snaps into place audibly. 6.16 Therapy tray The therapy tray can be mounted with terminal strips on the armrests. The terminal strips are preset to the distance of the armrests.. • Loose the knurled nut and press the clamp. • Position the therapy tray on the armrests (89). • Tighten the knurled nut. Illustration 90 shows a CLEO wheelchair with armrests and therapy tray.

  • Page 30: Lap Belt

    6.17 Lap belt Open the lap belt by pressing the red button (90). When the lap belt is fastened, fine adjustment can be made by pulling one free end of the belt. 6.18 Ankle hugger By using the ankle straps feet and ankles can be comfortably positioned. The ankle straps are passed through the rings on the footrest. This holds the heels against the raised heel plate at the rear of the footrest. The ankle straps can be adjusted and then fastened with Velcro. The fastening should always be on the outside (91). 6.19 Abduction block, swing away and detachable The abduction block guides the thighs apart. By activating of the marked activator yo can swing away or detach the abduction block for an easy entrance or exit (92). 6.20 Tip assist The tip assist conduces to tip the wheelchair and helps the attendant consequently crossing kerbs and stairs (93). 7 Transport 7.1 In the trunk (luggage space) of a car CLEO wheelchair can according to size and specification, be transported as one unit with folded up footrest and removed push- bar. To achieve the most compact folding package fold the footrest but remove the rear wheels, the anti-tip assemblies and the push-bar/ push-handles (94).

  • Page 31: Using Cleo For Bus Transport

    7.2 Using CLEO for bus transport CAUTION! We recommend that, wherever and whenever possible, users transfer to the seats installed in the motor vehicle and use the corresponding vehicle restraint systems, because this is the only way to ensure optimum protection of the passengers in case of an accident. CLEO is not admitted for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. 7.3 Transfer - getting into or out of CLEO CAUTION! • Always lock the wheel locks before getting into or out of the wheelchair. • First practise boarding the chair with the child and and an attendant who can secure the wheelchair, and modify the footplate and the seat height settings if the chair has a tendency to tip over. • Raise the tilt resistance by turning steering fork to the front (wheelbase will be enlarged). For adolescents it can be advantageous, according to age, weight and ability, to make a transfer over the side of the wheelchair. • Firstly position the wheelchair at an angle of 45° to the seat or wheelchair, from which a transfer is to be made (96). • Apply the HOGGI light brakes (97). During the transfer the seat surface, the backrest surface, the push rims or briefly the side of the seat can be used for support. The transfer should be practiced with a helper, until it can be ac- complished safely. The transfer should be carried out in one move- ment. • Afterwards, fold down the foot rest and position the feet on it. If necessarycorrect the seat position. Finally the parking brake can be released and the wheelchair is ready for use. • Carry out the sequence in reverse when getting out of the wheelchair. 7.4 Anti-tippers to override steps CLEO is equipped with two anti-tip units.
  • Page 32 CAUTION! If the overriding of steps are only with the help of another person possible - a mounted or active anti-tip can lead to falls. Adjust the anti-tip so that it can not touch the steps. After overriding the steps or similar barriers adjust the anti-tip again.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    8 Maintenance Your CLEO wheelchair is CE approved. The manufacturer herewith guarantees that this medical product as a whole conforms to the requirements of 93/42/EEC Guideline. The proper function of the wheelchair, especially of the wheel locks, should be checked before every use. Safety nuts should be used only once. If they have been loosened several times, they must be replaced. The items listed in the following table must be checked by the user at the indicated intervals. Failure to carry out these simple checks may lead to problems arising that could invalidate the warranty. Check daily before use weekly monthly Function test of the brake/wheel lock Function test of the anti-tip Function of rear wheels quick-release system Check stability of footrest X Air pressure (see indication on tyre) X Push rims for damage X Screw connections X Visual inspection for worn parts (e.g. tyres, bearings) X Dirt on bearings X Spoke tension of the rear wheels X Function test of the tilt mechanism X Should any defects become obvious, please contact your authorized HOGGI dealer to eliminate them. We also recommend that you have your CLEO serviced by your technician every twelve months. Instructions for cleaning and maintenance - Clean all frame components and plastic parts using mild detergents only. (e.g. Sagrotan) - Padding parts can be washed at 40 °C. If washed in a washing machine, put them in a linen bag or a pillow case. - In most cases, wiping with a damp cloth is sufficient. - Do not use your CLEO wheelchair in salt water. - Keep sand or other particles from damaging the wheel bearings.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    4“, 5“, 5,5“ 4“, 5“, 5,5“ 4“, 5“, 5,5“ Camber 6°, 9°, 12° 6°, 9°, 12° 6°, 9°, 12° Load capacity** 60 kg 60 kg 60 kg Weight *** 10,3 kg 10,8 kg 11,1 kg Overall length maximum / mini- 1030 mm / 915 mm 1090 mm / 935 mm 1090 mm / 965 mm Overall width maximum / mini- 660 mm / 515 mm 730 mm / 525 mm 750 mm / 555 mm Height maximum / minimum 850 mm / 550 mm 880 / 580 mm 920 mm / 620 mm Mass 7,3 kg 7,8 kg 8,1 kg (of the heaviest part) CAUTION! *The seat height depends on frame size, wheel diameter and camber. CAUTION! **Accessories and add-ons reduce the maximum load proportionately. CAUTION! *** The weight refers to CLEO in its basic configuration and in maximum seat width.
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