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- Page 1 SWINGBO-VTi Systemwheelchair for kids User manual Partnering together to mobilise kids...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual SWINGBO-VTi System-Wheelchair for kids Common Information _________________________________________________________________________________2 Preface _______________________________________________________________________________________2 Application ____________________________________________________________________________________2 Declaration of conformity _________________________________________________________________________2 Terms of warranty_______________________________________________________________________________2 Servicing and repairs ____________________________________________________________________________2 Safety instructions ___________________________________________________________________________________3 Meaning of symbols _____________________________________________________________________________3 Common safety instructions _______________________________________________________________________3 Delivery and Preparing for use _________________________________________________________________________6... -
Page 3: Common Information
The design, as described in these instructions for use, are subject to technical alterations without notice. 1.2 Application The SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair is designed solely for individual indoor and outdoor use by persons who are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment, and can be operated by the patient or by another person. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
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. - Page 5 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.
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Page 7: Delivery And Preparing For Use
Push each rear wheel to check that each quick-release axle is safely located. If your SWINGBO-VTi is supplied with a foldable backrest it is possible that it is folded for the transport. • Pull the backrest at the cross tube into the upstanding position (5). - Page 8 If your SWINGBO-VTi is supplied with an angle- and height adjustable backrest it is possible that it is in hinged position for the transport. • Pull the backrest as shown to the back (6). • Pull the bowden cable as shown (7).
- Page 9 By tipping the wheelchair carefully backwards onto the anti-tippers, check that they are securely located. If your SWINGBO-VTi is supplied with a detachable push -bar / pushhandle please pro ceed as follows: • Open the cam lever on both sides (13).
- Page 10 Press on the push bar to ensure that they are securely located. If your SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair is supplied with seat or back upholstery from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Slide the upholstered seat cushion under the backrest and lay the seat cushion on the seat surface as illustrated (18).
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Page 11: Adjusting And Adaptation Possibilities
• Fix the side cushioning also with the press button (21). • Pull the back cushion from top to bottom on the backrest panel. • Press the cushion firmly on the backrest panel. 4 Adjusting and adaptation possibilities 4.1 Wheel lock (knee lever wheel locks, mounted on the frame) •... -
Page 12: Seat Width / Seat Height / Camber
The wheel locks should only be adjusted by a technician. 4.2 Seat width / Seat height / Camber The SWINGBO-VTi is available in four seat widths (24, 26, 28, 30, 32 and 36 cm). The seat width gets measured between the wheel guards and it de- pends on the cross tubes (27). -
Page 13: Backrest Height (Backrest Panel Trough Shaped)
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 SWINGBO-VTi can be driven. (e.g. lifting of the front wheels). That means contrary a safer driving position if the adjustment is set above or in front of the rear axle. -
Page 14: Tilt
By pressing in the knobs on both ratchet joints (39), the push bar can be turned to the required position. If your SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair is supplied with a detachable pushbar it is possible to adjust the height of the push-bar after loosening the cam levers (40). -
Page 15: Anti Tip
The push-handles are height and angle adjustable. 4.12 Anti tip • The angle of the anti tip can be adjusted by loosening the marked screw (42). Picture 43 shows the position of the anti tip. The anti tip should be adjusted that it is 2-3 cm above the ground. -
Page 16: Pneumatic Tyres / Pu-Tyres
Hand rims can be supplied with a standard diameter (50, left) or with a larger diameter (50, right). These are called respectively hand rims “standard” or hand rims “high”. The SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair was built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to fit alternative push rims. -
Page 17: Drum Brakes
4.16 Drum brakes In addition to wheel lock and wheel lock (lever integrated in wheel guards), the SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair can be fitted with drum brakes. The drum brakes are activated from the push-bar or push-handles. Each drum brake is operated by a brake lever (53). -
Page 18: Accessories
To prevent strap ends from fraying the cut ends can be melted together with a flame (eg. lighter). 5.1 Seat panel The SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair was built in accordance with the customer’s order. Function and adjustment of the seat panel are described in 4.2 and 4.3. -
Page 19: Knee Angle System, Angle Adjustable
5.5 Knee angle system, angle adjustable Fix mounted knee angle system, continuously angle adjustable from 85 - 160° (60). LLL short: 19 - 37 cm LLL long: 19 - 40 cm 5.6 Foot rest angle adjustment The foot rest can be folded upwards. To get in the wheelchair the footrest must be always folded upwards. -
Page 20: Footrest With Heel Stop
5.12 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 (68). -
Page 21: Spoke Guards
The transparent spoke guards can be painted by the child or have decorative stickers applied. (70). Please visit www.hoggi.de to see our coloured variations of spoke guards! Or order our spoke guard brochure! 5.15 Headrest standard with cushion This headrest is only lightly contoured and serves as a contact surface for the back of the head. -
Page 22: Trunk Supports
Illustration 77 shows the chest-/ thoracic support adjusted in two different angles. The SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair was in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to convert the chest-/ thoracic support to other angles. -
Page 23: Therapy Tray
5.22 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. •... -
Page 24: Ankle Hugger
. 6 Transport 6.1 In the trunk (luggage space) of a car The SWINGBO-VTi wheelchair can according to size and specification, be transported as one unit, with folded down backrest and folded up foot rest. (89). -
Page 26: Anti Tippers To Override Steps
Carry out the sequence in reverse when getting out of the wheelchair. 6.4 Anti tippers to override steps SWINGBO-VTi is equipped with two anti tip units. Function and attachment of the foot rest lock are described in 3 and 4.12. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Spoke tension of the rear wheelss Function test of the tilt mechanism Should any defects become obvious, please contact your authorized HOGGI dealer to eliminate them. We also recommend that you have your SWINGBO-VTi serviced by your technician every twelve months. -
Page 28: Technical Data
8 Technical data Dimensions (cm) and weights (kg) Seat width Seat depth 26 - 30 26 - 32 26 - 34 28 - 36 30 - 38 34 - 42 Backrest height 33 - 42 35 - 44 37 - 46 39 - 48 42 - 51 46 - 55... - Page 32 Manufacturer: HOGGI GmbH Eulerstraße 27 D - 56235 Ransbach-Baumbach Fon: (+49) 26 23 / 92 499-0 · Fax: (+49) 26 23 / 92 499-99 e-mail: info@hoggi.de · Internet: www.hoggi.de...
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