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- Page 1 Bischoff & Bischoff Instruction manual Revolution Enjoy mobility.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content 1| Introductory remark 1.1. Signs and symbols 2| Important safety measures 2.1. General safety measures 2.2. Brakes 2.3. Anti tipping wheels 2.4. Set of tyres 2.5. Obstacles 2.6. Ascending slopes & downward slopes 2.7. Safety in vehicles 2.8. Using public paths and streets 2.9. - Page 3 Revolution 4.7. Legrests with foot plates (R2) 4.8. Armrest (optional) 4.9. Dress guard 4.10. Back rest cover 4.11. Push handle 4.12. Handbrake 4.13. Balance point, seat angle, and seat height 4.14. Front wheel- steering axle 4.15. Wheel camber 4.16. Tipping aid 4.17.
- Page 4 The Revolution wheelchair can be used by active users both indoors and outdoors. Before you start using your new wheelchair for the first time, make sure you read the operating instructions carefully.
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Page 5: Signs And Symbols
Revolution 1.1 signs & symbols Attention. This sign is used for very important parts concerning your safety. Please look at the operating instructions. Important! Indicates very useful information on the respective matter. 2. Important safety measures 2.1. General safety measures Before you start using your wheelchair please make sure that all parts are well secured.In order to avoid any falls... - Page 6 Please observe that by shifting the balance through body movements or by loading the wheelchair, the risk of tip- ping over can be increased.Please observe that the up- holstered parts which have directly been in contact with sunrays are heated and can cause injuries on your skin. Therefore you should cover these parts or keep your wheelchair out of the reach of sunrays.
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Page 7: Brakes
Revolution 2.2. Brakes The brakes which work directly on the tyres can be used just as handbrakes, i. e. they should only be used when the wheelchair is in standing position and not to lower its speed. When braking down on fast rides or on long slopes using the grab wheels your fingers and palms get hot. -
Page 8: Obstacles
2.5. Obstacles To surmount obstacles (e.g. kerbstones, steps, etc.) please always use loading ramps. Avoid driving against obstacles without braking or bumping down from higher levels. 2.6. Ascending slopes and downward slopes Please do always consider that on extreme adjustments of your drive wheel your wheelchair may tip over back- wards at just a slight slope. -
Page 9: Safety In Vehicles
Revolution 2.7. Safety in vehicles We have to point out that wheelchairs can not be used as a sitting accommodation in any vehicle. The user of a wheelchair has to take a seat in the vehicle and must not stay in the wheelchair. -
Page 10: Indications
2.10. Indications Walking disability or distinct walking impairment due to: • paralysis • extremity loss • extremity defect/deformation • joint stiffness/damage (not on both arms) • Other diseases 2.11. Contraindications • It is improper to use the wheelchair if there is •... -
Page 11: Responsibility
When using the wheelchair you must obey to all the operating instructions. 2.13. Declaration of Conformity The producer Bischoff & Bischoff certifies in its role as the producer its sole responsibility that the wheelchair Revolution corresponds to the 93/42 EWG directive. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 23.03.2010... -
Page 12: Product And Delivery Overview
3. Product and delivery overview 3.1. Delivery check The wheelchair Revolution is delivered in a cardboard and is ready for use. After unpacking it keep the cardboard if it is possible. You may need it later for storage or for the return of the wheelchair. -
Page 13: Scope Of Delivery
1 footrest seat width 38 to 46 cm 1 seatbelt for seat depths 42 to 46 cm 1 calf belt 1 instruction manual 2 wheel lock 1 pair of push handles push handles wheel lock foot rest Fig. 1 Revolution R1 Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 23.03.2010... - Page 14 2 removable footrest for seat width 36 to 44 cm (assemb- led), for seat width 46 to 54 cm (attached) 1 calf belt 1 instruction manual 2 elbow lever brake 1 pair of push handles push handles wheel lock foot rest Fig. 2 Revolution R2...
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Page 15: Handling/Use Of The Wheelchair
Revolution 4. Use of the wheelchair 4.1. Setting up the wheelchair • To unfold your wheelchair after unpacking it, stand on the side of it. • Seize the armrest or the seat pipe with one hand Fig. 3 on one side of the wheelchair and tilt it towards yourself. -
Page 16: Folding The Wheelchair
4.2. Folding the wheelchair To fold your wheelchair together first elevate the footrest. • Stand next to the wheelchair. • Take hold of the seat cushion at the front and back Fig. 6 and pull it up. In order to load the wheelchair into your car you can remove the rear wheels gently over the full floating axle. - Page 17 • If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage, first make sure to use the hand brakes • Secure the Revolution wheelchair to avoid unwanted moving by using the brake lever on the left and right side of your wheelchair.
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Page 18: Getting On And Off The Wheelchair
4.4. Getting on and off the wheelchair from the front First swing the footrest up Put the Revolution wheelchair as close as possible to the future sitting accommodation in frontal position. If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage, first make sure to use the hand brakes. -
Page 19: Footrests (R1)
Revolution • When descending the stairs the helper who is below brakes by pressing the wheelchair straight onto the steps. • The helper, who is above takes hold of the wheelchair the push handles, secures the wheelchair and Fig. 9 holds it in the right position. -
Page 20: Legrests With Foot Plates (R2)
4.7. Legrests with foot plates (R2) Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached. The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards. Attaching legrests • Hold the legrests on the upper part such that this part Fig. 13 points outwards •... - Page 21 Revolution 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. 15).
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Page 22: Armrest (Optional)
4.8. Armrests (optional) • The armrests are firmly/tightly fixed on the dress guard. • The height of the armrests is carried by adjusting the dress guard. (Follow the assembly instructions) 4.9. Dress guard Fig. 18 • The side parts made of aluminium offer the simplest form of protection against dirt coming from the drive wheels. -
Page 23: Push Handle
Fig. 20 (Follow the assembly instructions) 4.12. Handbrake The Revolution wheelchair is equipped with a handbrake which can be used by the user of the wheelchair. It should be only used for parking. It is not suitable for braking during a ride! To brake you use your palms to make a weak pressure on the grab wheels. -
Page 24: Balance Point, Seat Angle, And Seat Height
• The distance between the pivot bolt and the outer tyre cover) at maximum open brake mechanism has to be x=15 mm at the narrowest part. • To adjust the distance you have to remove the two hexagon socket screws at the brake mounting (inside) •... -
Page 25: Front Wheel- Steering Axle
Revolution When the full floating axle is assembled in the lowest position (picture 22) you can achieve a horizontal seating surface with a frontal slope. If the full floating axle is assembled in the highest position (picture 23) you achieve a strong backward seating surface. -
Page 26: Tipping Aid
4.15. Camber Through a negative camber the stability of the wheelchair is increased especially when driving in bends. The drive wheels can be adjusted to a negative camber. (Follow the assembly instructions) Picture 26: Camber 0° Fig. 26 Picture 27: Camber 4° Fig. -
Page 27: Anti Tipping Rolls Optional
Revolution 4.17. Anti tipping rolls (optional) The anti tipping rolls prevent that your wheelchair tips over. The wheel must have a distance/space of 3- 5 cm from the floor. The anti tipping rolls are especially recom- mendable for wheelchair drivers without any practice or for those wheelchair drivers who have amputated a leg. -
Page 28: Technical Data
4.19. Seatbelt (optional) A seatbeltt can be ordered optionally and secures users who do not have enough hold/support in the wheelchair. •The Revolution wheelchair can be equipped with a safety belt at the back pipe Fig. 24 • The belt is opened and closed with a fastening clip •... - Page 29 Revolution Total height (cm): 82 up to 97 (gradation 2,5 cm) Backrest height (cm): 30 up to 45 (gradation 2,5 cm) Lower leg length (cm): 45 up to 55,5 (gradation 1,5 cm) Backrest angle (°): 5 (without adjustments) Foot rest angle (°): ±...
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Page 30: Maintenance Instructions For The User
6. Maintenance instructions for the user 6.1. Cleaning • The frames of the wheelchair can be cleaned with a damp/moist cloth. If there is more 6dirt you can use a mild cleanser/detergent. • The wheels can be cleaned with a damp brush made of synthetic bristles (do not use wire brushes) •... -
Page 31: Wheelchair Check By The User
Revolution 6.2. Wheelchair check by the user Before you use your wheelchair to have a ride check • the intactness of the wheels. You should regularly check the profile depth of your wheels once a month. The pro file should be at least 1 cm. Faulty or worn out wheels must be changed. - Page 32 7. Repair and maintenace instructions It is recommended that the Revolution wheelchair is sub- jected to a performance test by the speciality retailer at least once a year. If there are malfunctions or defects, the wheelchair must be taken to the medical supply store or the speciality retailer to be overhauled and repaired.
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Page 33: Disposal
Revolution 8. Disposal If you decide not to use your Revolution wheel- chair any longer and want it to be disposed, get in touch with your speciality retailer. If you want to deal with this matter on your own, inform yourself at resident waste management enterprises to find out the disposal rules of your place of residence. -
Page 34: Guarantee
If there are complaints you have to hand in a completely filled in certificate of guarantee. For our mobility wheelchair Revolution we offer a guarantee of 5 years for frame parts. We offer a 2 year guarantee for all the other parts. -
Page 35: Guarantee-Certificate
Revolution Guarantee-Certificate Vehicle: Model description: Model number: Serial number:* (Has to be inscribed by the retailer) Dealer: Date and Seal *Information sign can be found on the side frames. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 23.03.2010... - Page 36 Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH Becker-Goering-Strasse 13 • D-76307 Karlsbad Tel.: +49 72 48/92 09-2 • Fax: +49 72 48/92 09-3 www.bischoff-bischoff.com international@bischoff-bischoff.com...
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