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LEVO KID & JUNIOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read the Instruction Manual carefully
before attempting to use your wheelchair.
The Service Manual is provided for the use of
Agents and Authorized Technicians.
Alterations in constructional and technical manner
or to the electronic require the written authorisation
of LEVO AG, otherwise no warranty or product
liability will be accepted.
In case of difficulty contact:
Manufacturer:
LEVO AG
Anglikerstrasse 20
CH-5610 Wohlen
Tel:+41 (0)56 618 44 11
Fax:+41 (0)56 618 44 10
Internet:
http://www.levo.ch
Agent:
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- Page 1 The Service Manual is provided for the use of Agents and Authorized Technicians. Alterations in constructional and technical manner or to the electronic require the written authorisation of LEVO AG, otherwise no warranty or product liability will be accepted. In case of difficulty contact: Manufacturer:...
- Page 2 As a LEVO customer, you have a valuable contribution to make to the on-going further development of our products. We put great store by your suggestions, which ensure that LEVO still offers the most comprehensive service available and provides for the widest possible range of needs. Yours faithfully, LEVO AG...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Kid’s page ............................ 5 Declaration of Conformity ......................7 Declaration of Conformity ......................8 USERMANUAL ..........................11 Introduction ..........................12 Guarantee ........................... 12 Delivery ............................13 Accessories ..........................13 Warnings ............................ 13 Basic adjustments ........................15 6.1. Rear wheels .......................... 15 6.2. - Page 4 11. Storage ............................29 11.1. Folding down the backrest ....................29 11.2. Removing battery and electronic unit .................. 29 11.3. Removing the rear wheels ....................29 11.4. Removing the front castors ....................30 12. Lifting the wheelchair ........................ 30 13. Transport in a motor vehicle ...................... 30 13.
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Page 5: Kid's Page
Kid’s page My name is BERNIE and I am your friend. I know a lot of kids which use a wheelchair. I like to sit beside them and put my head on their lap. If you stand up in your wheelchair and put a delicacy in the air I will jump up to catch it. - Page 6 Stroller handle Backrest (optional) Back bag Armrest (optional) Handring Skirt guard Brake Seat upholstery / seat cushion Quick-release Footrest axle Double-head Leg support screw LEVO KID & JUNIOR Stand-up wheelchair That’s what the parts of your wheelchair are called.
- Page 7 Stand-up operation for Armrest accompanying person (optional) Chest strap Plug & cable for stand-up Control switch mechanism Battery and Knee support electronic unit Double-head Calf strap screw LEVO KID & JUNIOR Stand-up wheelchair With your wheelchair you can stand up and make yourself really tall.
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Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity
LEVO Declaration of Conformity As manufacturer of the LEVO Stand-up wheelchair, the company LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH-5610 Wohlen Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0)56-618 4411 Fax:+41 (0)56-618 4410 Email: office@levo.ch Internet: http://www.levo.ch declares in all responsibility that the product hereby mentioned (see following list) corresponds with the valid direction of the EC instructions for medical products determined 14th June, 1993 (93/42/EWG). -
Page 9: Seating And Standing Assessment
Seating and Standing Assessment Seat depth: correct Seat depth: too long Seat depth: too short Knee support attachment Knee support attachment Knee support attachment screw even with center of knee screw beyond center of knee screw short of center of knee Ankle/Knee/Hip joint straight Knee joint hyper extended Incomplete knee extension... - Page 10 Correct position Seat cushion too high Back too deep/thick Backrest cushion Seat cushion Cushion for pressure relief Backrest cushion or solid in seated position back for more comfort or stability Backrest Spine cushion physiological Hyper Lordosis Hyper extended spine Seat cushion Pelvis tilt High...
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Page 11: Usermanual
LEVO KID & JUNIOR USERMANUAL Please read this Instruction Manual carefully, before you start to use your wheelchair. -
Page 12: Introduction
One year on all electronical components including the motor. • Not included in the warranty are the batteries. LEVO AG will not repair or replace any part free of charge which is defective because of abuse, misuse or lack of maintenance. Warranty claims should be directed to: •... -
Page 13: Delivery
Delivery Because of the complex nature of this wheelchair it will be delivered and demonstrated by the local agent. The wheelchair has to include the following components: Quantity Components Wheelchair with stand-up mechanism incl. leg support & footrests Seat cushion Backrest cushion Knee support Chest strap... - Page 14 • A wheelchair is a complicated piece of machinery. Do not try to maintain it yourself. Please contact an authorized dealer for all maintenance work. The LEVO wheelchair should be serviced annually by an authorized dealer. • Standing up strains the body in ways your child might not be used to. Therefore please visit the doctor of your child before it stands up the first time in the LEVO KID &...
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Page 15: Basic Adjustments
It is possible to adjust many things on your wheelchair and you can even take some parts away. Basic adjustments With the LEVO KID & JUNIOR you owe a wheelchair, which offers your child the handling qualities and comfort of an active wheelchair. In this section you will read how the LEVO KID & JUNIOR can be adjusted to the needs of your child. -
Page 16: Armrests
6.4. Armrests The armrest can be folded up for a better transfer to the side. Attention: For lifting up the wheelchair do not take hold of the armrests! The armrests are adjustable and can trough moving on the backrest be infinitively variable changed from 10 cm by the seat support to maximum 22 cm (see photo 5). -
Page 17: The Calf/Heel Strap
The height of the footrest is adjustable (see photo 8) and has to be suited to get the best standing position. It is also depending on the choice of the seat cushion. With a LEVO KID the footrest can be re-set in 6 positions within a range of 10.8 cm, and with a LEVO JUNIOR in 12 positions within a range of 21.6 cm. -
Page 18: Stroller Handle (Optional)
It is possible to use seating systems of other manufacturers, as example a fixed back shell. Please contact your LEVO dealer! 6.12. Stroller handle (optional) The stroller handle allows you comfortable handling when pushing your child in the wheelchair. Height and angle of this angle are adjustable (see photo 11). -
Page 19: The Brakes (Wheel Locks)
The brakes stop the wheelchair from driving away. 7. The brakes (wheel locks) The brakes lock the rear wheels fast and the LEVO KID & JUNIOR is secure against unintended movement. By pushing both brake levers forward as far as they will go, you should be able to lock the brakes. When using your wheelchair in situations where increased stability is particularly important, be sure to lock the brakes. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Brakes
7.1. Adjusting the brakes When dismantling a brake the wheelchair has to be unoccupied. The wheelchair has to be so secured that after taking away a brake the wheelchair should not move. • Fully unlock the brakes. • Loosen the cylindrical screw on the brake mounting using a 5 mm Allen key (see photo 14). -
Page 21: Standing
Standing The LEVO KID & JUNIOR is not only an active wheelchair. It is also a standing aid which enables your child to stand up quick and easy whenever and wherever it needs to. 8.1. General tips • Standing up stresses the body in a way you might not be used to. Therefore consult your doctor or physiotherapist before your child will stand up in the LEVO KID &... -
Page 22: Knee Support
8.2. Knee support The knee support holds the knees in an extended position and prevents your child from slipping out of the wheelchair while standing up. • Attach the two eyes of the knee support to the double-head screws on both sides of the wheelchair. •... -
Page 23: Standing Up
8.4. Standing up The standing mechanism is powered by an electrical actuator system (lifting motor). The actuator is fed by two recharcheable batteries (see section 9). Trough using the control switch on the armrest the actuator will be pushed up or down. •... -
Page 24: Emergency Cut-Out Switch
8.6. Emergency cut-out switch Trough pressing the red emergency cut-out switch on the right side of the battery box the circuit will be interrupt and it will stop the lifting of the seat in the case of an emergency (see photo 21). -
Page 25: Recharging The Batteries
In case of emergency (e.g. empty batteries) it is still possible to return the LEVO KID & JUNIOR to the seated position by plugging it into the mains via the charger. 9.1. Recharging the batteries Your wheelchair will be supplied with an automatic 24 V charger which is easy to operate. •... -
Page 26: Sideways Transfer
10.3. Sideways transfer • Drive as close as possible to the chair or bed which you want to transfer. • Check that the brakes are applied. • Fold up the armrest on this side on which you want to transfer to. •... -
Page 27: Driving On A Gradient
As an additional safety measure you can fit anti-tip rollers (see photo 25). We recommend to permantly fit such rollers. Attention: If anti-tip rollers are required, check that they are fitted in extended position! 10.6. Driving on a gradient When turning on a gradient, bear in mind you will have to sit square on to the slope before finally swiveling around to face straight downhill. -
Page 28: Picking Up Objects From The Wheelchair
To descend over an obstacle (e.g. driving down from the kerb into the street), first tilt the wheelchair up onto the rear wheels, push it forward and let the wheelchair down over the edge of the obstacle on two wheels (see diagram 28). When you have to carry the wheelchair over steps always take another person to help. -
Page 29: Storage
Storage 11.1. Folding down the backrest The LEVO KID & JUNIOR has a foldable backrest which allows you to cut down significantly on the space required to store the wheelchair away. Certain parts are also detachable to warranty the lowest possible weight. •... -
Page 30: Removing The Front Castors
11.4. Removing the front castors To remove the castors together with the front forks, depress the quick-release axle from underneath, then pull off the forks (photo 36). Caution: Certain movements involved in folding down the wheelchair are, by their nature, potentially harmful. Please take care not to trap any clothing or parts of the body in the joints of the wheelchair as you are folding down the wheelchair. -
Page 31: Transport In A Motor Vehicle
Transport in a motor vehicle • The LEVO KID & JUNIOR should only be transported in sitting position. • The LEVO KID & JUNIOR has been crash-tested and can be used as a seat in a passenger car provided that following conditions are observed: •... -
Page 32: Disposal
• Check the state of the tread weekly. If necessary, pump up the tyres in line with manufacturer’s recommendations (see service manual, Technical Data, section 12). • Check the state of the tread on the tyres of rear wheels and front castors monthly. If a tyre is heavily or unevenly worn, it should be replaced immediately. -
Page 33: Trouble Shooter - Stand-Up Mechanism
17.2. Trouble shooter – stand-up mechanism Fault Solution 17.2.1. Mechanism works only Recharge batteries. very slow Have batteries replaced. 17.2.2. Mechanism inoperable Connect actuator lead with battery and electronic unit. (neither up nor down, no Connect plug of armrest with battery and electronic unit. perceivable motor noise).
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