Schuchmann MOMO Instructions For Use Manual

The tricycle as therapy aid
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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    MOMO tricycle The tricycle as therapy aid Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 Please note that guidelines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product due to differing equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Important information! Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product. Your Schuchmann Team...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Preparation of the tricycle for use ....................5 1.1 Delivery ............................5 1.2 Safety measures prior to use ......................5 1.3 Safe disposal ..........................5 1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use ..................5 2. Product description ..........................6 2.1 General information ........................6 2.2 Handling and transport .........................6 2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose ............7 2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines ........8...
  • Page 4 6. Strap systems ..........................30 6.1 Chest strap ..........................30 6.2 Fixation vest..........................30 6.3 Groin harness, T-shaped ......................31 6.4 4-point pelvic harness .........................31 6.5 Manual fixation..........................31 7. Electric drives ..........................32 8. Repairs and cleaning ........................32 8.1 Care ............................32 8.2 Repairs ............................33 8.3 Spare parts ..........................33 8.4 Duration of use and re-use ......................33 8.5 Torque information ........................33 9.
  • Page 5: Preparation Of The Tricycle For Use

    1. Preparation of the tricycle for use 1.1 Delivery On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults and check it for any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your forwarder Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for an inventory (deter- mination of the faults) to be made in the presence of the forwarder.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    2.2 Handling and transport The MOMO tricycle is not designed to be carried, as it is fitted with tyres. Should you have to carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that all moving parts are tightened.
  • Page 7: Application Areas, Use According To The Intended Purpose

    2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose Indications The MOMO tricycle is suitable for children and teenagers with neuromuscular di- seases (e.g. cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy), who cannot use conventional bicycles or vehicles, even with the aid of standard commercial stabilisers, due to their disabilities.
  • Page 8: Use Not In Accordance With The Intended Purpose / Warning Guidelines

    2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines CAUTION! • Correct usage of the product requires precise and careful training of the accom- panying person. • Replace bent handlebars and handlebar stems immediately! Continued use or repair means a risk of breakages.
  • Page 9: Equipment For Basic Model

    2.5 Equipment for basic model • Aluminium frame with extra-low access point • Handlebar damper for stabilisation when moving straight on • Rim brake with separate parking brake • Drum brake in front wheel (16" - 26") • Mudguards on all wheels (no mudgu- •...
  • Page 10: Overview Of Equipment / Accessories

    2.7 Overview of equipment / accessories Saddle Art. No. Saddle Width Length 37 01 001 Standard saddle Size 1 15 cm 21 cm 37 02 001 Standard saddle Size 2 15 cm 24 cm 37 03 001 Standard saddle Size 3 18 cm 26 cm Art.
  • Page 11 Headrest Art. No. Headrest Width Height 37 01 029 Headrest Size 1 20 cm 15 cm 37 02 029 Headrest Size 2 23 cm 18 cm Handlebars Art. No. Classic handlebars – black Width 37 01 011 Classic handlebars for 12" 47 cm 37 02 011 Classic handlebars for 16"...
  • Page 12 Footrests Footrests with Min. height Max. height Min. width Max. width Min. width Max. width Art. No. dynamic leg Length of leg at front at front at rear at rear guidance guidance guidance 37 01 035 Size 1 8.7 cm 10.4 cm 5.7 cm 7.4 cm...
  • Page 13 Fixations Art. No. Manual fixation – for all handlebars Front width 37 00 054 Manual fixation Size 0 8.5 cm 37 01 054 Manual fixation Size 1 10 cm 37 02 054 Manual fixation Size 2 12 cm 37 03 054 Manual fixation Size 3 14 cm Art.
  • Page 14 Electric drives Art. No. BionX - Start-up assistance 37 02 080 16" With this setup, the rider experiences direct assistance from the motor up to 3 km/h, which then 37 03 080 20" becomes ride assistance up to 6 km/h, when applying light pressure to the pedal and minimum start- 37 04 080 24"...
  • Page 15 Light system Art. No. Light system Retrofitting of the lights system for 12" side dynamos and reflectors acc. German Road Traffic 37 03 021 Regulations Retrofitting of a lights system for 16" + 20" with side dynamos and reflectors acc. German Road 37 02 021 Traffic Act Regulations Retrofitting of a lights system for 16"...
  • Page 16: Drive Possibilities

    2.8 Drive possibilities The MOMO tricycle can be equipped with the fol- lowing drives: Rigid sprocket During active pedalling, the rigid sprocket sup- ports the user in overcoming the "dead"/apex point of the crank. A passive user is assisted in pedalling constantly;...
  • Page 17: The Initial Riding Attempts

    3 or 7-gear freewheel brake hub (with backpedal brake) Using the 3 or 7-gear freewheel brake hub, the user can stop and start pedalling at will. They can brake by pedalling backwards. The user-friendly 3 or 7-gear hub gear system permits switching of gears when the tricycle is at a standstill. Switching takes place using the twist grip shifter on the handlebars.
  • Page 18: Settings

    Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective area when making adjustments to avoid the risk of injury. 3.1 Presettings The MOMO tricycle is supplied completely as- sembled. Prior to initial use, however, the fol- lowing pre-settings must be made.
  • Page 19: Saddle Adjustment

    3.1.2 Saddle adjustment You can find our selection of saddle forms on page 10 of these Instructions for use. Saddle height The height of the saddle can be adjusted on the frame saddle tube (A) by pulling the saddle post in or out.
  • Page 20: Brakes

    3.2 Brakes Various brakes are available for the MOMO tricycle depending on the individual requirements of the user. 3.2.1 Parking brake The parking brake supports the use when clim- bing on and off the tricycle and secures it against inadvertently rolling away.
  • Page 21: Round Handlebars With Brake Lever Ring

    3.2.2 Round handlebars with brake lever ring On round handlebars with a brake lever ring, the brake functions through gentle pressing down of the ring (A) and is therefore suitable for children and adolescents with limited power in their arms and hands, who simultaneously need the round handlebars as a support point.
  • Page 22: Tyres And Hoses

    3.3 Tyres and hoses The tyres on the tricycle must always have suf- ficient air pressure, otherwise the tyres may puncture and the rims may be damaged, or the riding characteristics negatively influenced. The optimum tyre pressure totals approx. 2.5 - 3.5 bar.
  • Page 23: Accessories

    4. Accessories 4.1 Dynamic back and pelvic guide pelotte pads All back and pelvic guide pelotte pads can only be used in connection with a holding bracket (see point 4.7). For depth adjustment of the pelotte pad holding bracket, please loosen the screws (A) on the right and left-hand sides of the support under the saddle, and bring the holding bracket into the re- quired position.
  • Page 24: Push Bar

    Through the steering unit, the ground clearance under the rear axles is redu- ced on the MOMO in 12" to approx. 6...
  • Page 25: Handlebar Lock Limiter

    4.6 Handlebar lock limiter The handlebar lock limiter can be adjusted to de- termine the direction of travel. In order to adjust the handlebar lock limiter, ple- ase loosen all grub screws (A) and bring the limi- ter (B) into the required position. You can determine the direction by moving both limiters (B) towards the handlebar stop (C) and tightening them.
  • Page 26: Universal Adapter

    4.8 Universal adapter The universal adapter is mounted onto the hol- ding bracket and is used to mount the strap set available for the tricycle. The universal adapter is adjustable in height. To do this, simply loosen the screw (A) at the rear on the adapter and bring the universal adapter into the required position.
  • Page 27: Special Crank For Knee Contracture

    4.11 Special crnak for knee contracture The special crank for knee contractures is suitab- le for 20" - 26" tricycles, and can either be moun- ted on the left or right-hand side. 4.12 Removable axle stabilisers To achieve more compact dimensions during transport, the nut must be removed and the quick-release clamp released.
  • Page 28: Foot Fixations

    5. Foot fixations 5.1 Exercise bike pedals The exercise bike pedals are characterised by their integrated balancing weight, whereby the tread surface automatically balances itself hori- zontally. This permits the rider to climb on inde- pendently. The strap (A) is adjustable in length, and at the same time provides easy side guidance.
  • Page 29: Footrests With Leg Guidance

    5.4 Footrests with leg guidance For the function and adjustment of the footrests, see point 5.3. The leg guidance also stabilises the foot joint and reduces internal rotation of the leg. The ad- justment of the leg guidance is to be undertaken through loosening of the screws (A) and moving them in the slotted hole.
  • Page 30: Strap Systems

    6. Strap systems 6.1 Chest strap The chest strap is attached to the width adjus- table back pelotte pad, and, if required, ensures secure fixation of the user. The strap is mounted with the aid of the socket lock to the back pelotte pad and threaded through the strap guidance on the click buckle.
  • Page 31: Groin Harness, T-Shaped

    6.3 Groin harness, T-shaped The T-shaped groin harness is mounted onto the width adjustable pelvic pelotte pad. The strap is mounted onto the pelvic pelotte pad with the aid of the socket lock and threaded through the strap guidance on the click buckle. Then the click buckle is pressed down to fix.
  • Page 32: Electric Drives

    • Prior to extended storage of the tyres, check the air pressure and, if necessary, pump them up to the air pressure recommended by the manufacturer (see point Please also pay attention to our general cleaning and hygiene advice. You can find them at www.schuchmann-reha.com/MOMO.
  • Page 33: Repairs

    8.2 Repairs Please carry out a daily visual inspection and check the tricycle regularly for cracks, breaks, missing parts and malfunctions. In case of a defect or malfunction, please contact the specialist dealer who supplied you with the product (see point 11.5). Storage in winter Before storing the tricycle in winter, clean it (see point 8.1) and ensure that it has sufficient air pressure in the tyres.
  • Page 34: Technical Data

    9. Technical data Dimensions - basic model 12" 16" 20" 24" 26" 26“ (XL) Pedal to top edge of 30 - 38 42 - 57.5 50 - 64.5 56,5 - 66.5 - 83 74 - 90.5 saddle min. 73.5 cm Pedal to top edge of 33 - 41 45 - 60...
  • Page 35: Identification

    Fax: +49 (0) 54 05 / 909 - 109 declares on their sole responsibility that the product named below is classi- fied as product class 1 "MOMO" - The tricycle as therapy aid Art. No.: 37 01 000 (12") 37 02 000 (16") 37 03 000 (20")
  • Page 36: Serial Number / Date Of Manufacture

    · info@schuchmann-reha.de · Fon +49 (0) 5405 / 909 - 0 11.3 Product version The MOMO tricycle is available in six sizes (12" - 26" XL) and can be supplemented through a diverse range of accessories (see point 4).

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