Summary of Contents for Hjelpemiddelspesialisten DELTA BUGGY
- Page 1 Hjelpemiddelspesialisten AS, Rosenholmveien 22, 1252 Oslo Telefon: +47 66 81 60 70 - Telefaks: +47 66 81 60 71 E-post: firmapost@hm-spes.no - Internett: www.hm-spes.no...
- Page 3 DELTA BUGGY INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR DELTA BUGGY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 4 ALWAYS DEPLOY THE ANTI-TIPPER AND THE BRAKES WHEN PARKED AND BEFORE TRANSFERRING IN OR OUT OF THE BUGGY. The Delta buggy is designed to be easy to tip backwards for improved manoeuvrability and easier handling. NB. THE ANTI-TIPPER WILL NOT BE AS EFFECTIVE ON SOFT GROUND LIKE SAND.
- Page 6 ♦ Do not place heavy objects on top of the frame when it is being stored or transported. ♦ Keep your buggy clean and in good condition for optimum performance – see maintenance instructions. ♦ THE DELTA BUGGY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE OCCUPANT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.
- Page 7 A wedge shaped seat cushion is available to reduce hip flexion and raise the occupant in the seat. Rain covers are available for the small and medium Delta Buggy only and must be used in conjunction with a sun-hood. Sun-hoods are available for all sizes.
- Page 8 The lap belt and shoulder straps are threaded through a three bar buckle on the back corner of the seat (see fig. 24). Side of seat Shoulder Strap hammock Lap belt strap Attach with Velcro® Slide Pad Up Shoulder Over Buckle strap Bungee cord FIG.
- Page 9 Regular Checks The Delta buggy should be inspected by a competent person every 6 months for adjustment and wear. The following items should be checked: ♦ Park brake adjustment, brake cable and brake pad wear or damage. ♦ Anti-tipper function and secure locking into place; when deployed the end of anti-tipper should be approx.
- Page 10 FIG. 1 – MEDIUM DELTA BUGGY FIG. 2 – FOLDED DELTA BUGGY Dimensions and Limits SMALL DELTA Approx. dimensions in mm Length Width Height Overall dimensions 1080 - 1280 930 - 1040 Overall folded dimensions Maximum occupant weight 40kg Maximum occupant height 1.3m...
- Page 11 MEDIUM DELTA Approx. dimensions in mm Length Width Height Overall dimensions 1220-1270 1020-1050 Overall folded dimensions Maximum occupant weight 55kg Maximum occupant height 1.5m Maximum luggage weight 10kg Seat to footrest height 275- 420 Push handle height 880-1050 Rear wheel diameter Front wheel diameter Buggy weight 13.5kg...
- Page 12 Care & Maintenance Instructions Cleaning The fabric seat, the harness pads, the luggage carrier, the transport bag, the sun-hood and storm-cover are constructed mainly of waterproofed fabrics that can be sponged with warm soapy water, brushed with a soft brush and/or hosed down. Rinse off any soap with clean water.
- Page 13 Warranty Your Delta Buggy is guaranteed for one year from delivery. The warranty does not cover tyres, inner tubes, brake pads/shoes or damage caused by misuse or neglect. Spare parts and advice are available from Delichon Limited. Moving parts subject to wear and most likely to need replacement are tyres, brake components, polymer bearings in the frame joints, webbing straps and the handle adjuster mechanisms.
- Page 14 Instructions for Use See Pre-Use Safety Checks Before Use. To unfold the Delta Buggy; place the folded frame on the ground with the handle uppermost, unclip the retaining strap. Put the wheels to one side. Unfold the handle first, by pushing in the buttons on the inside of the handle hinge and rotating the handle upwards.
- Page 15 To fit the front wheel; first check that the quick release lever on the front wheel axle is released (see fig. 5). Locate the ends of the axle into the front forks and lock the quick release lever. PULL THE WHEEL TO CHECK THAT IT IS SECURE. Quick Release Lever in Locked Position...
- Page 16 To adjust the anti-tipper position; first; loosen screws C & E. Then remove screw D; be careful not to lose the washers. Rotate the anti-tipper assembly around the axle to position 1 - 5 to suit the axle setting. Line up the appropriate hole or slot in the adjuster plates and replace screw D;...
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AXLE POSITION 3 ANTI-TIPPER SETTING 3 SCREW E SCREW D SCREWS A & B FIG. 19 AXLE POSITION 5 ANTI-TIPPER SETTING 5 SCREW E SCREWS A & B SCREW D FIG. 18... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Harness
To engage the park brakes; pull the brake levers and engage the red latch into the last notch on the brake lever housing. TO TEST THAT THE PARK- BRAKES ARE WORKING TRY PUSHING THE BUGGY; THE REAR WHEELS SHOULD BE LOCKED Park-Brake Latch FIG. - Page 19 To adjust the footrest height; first remove the footrest (see page 8). Loosen the footrest adjusting screws (see fig. 9) and slide the footrest clamps up or Footrest Clamp Footrest Hook down the frame tubes to the desired height. Adjust the position of the clamps so that they are at equal heights and the footrest hooks are in line with the frame.
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Page 20: Axle Position 1
The new Delta buggy has an adjustable axle position to change the balance of the buggy making it less or more ‘tippy’. The Delta buggy is designed to be balanced so that it is easy to manoeuvre. The default axle setting is in the most forward position. -
Page 21: Fig. 16
Handle at front of buggy Bungie cord FIG. 16 The easiest way to get the buggy into the bag is to place the open transport bag on the floor and fold the buggy on top of it; the handle on the end of the bag should be at the front. -
Page 22: Fig. 11
Fitting the Storm-Cover (Small & Medium Only) The storm cover fits over the sun-hood and is secured by a small Velcro® strap on the front of the cover which sticks to the patch of Velcro under the footrest and two Velcro straps that join together under the footrest. - Page 23 To attach the pommel; thread the Velcro on the end of the pommel through the top patch on the hammock seat (see fig. 12), then through the loop on the underside of the pommel followed by the front patch; fold the Velcro back on itself and attach to the hook Velcro on the pommel.
- Page 24 To fold the Delta Buggy; first, unclip the retaining strap (this is the narrow strap attached under the front corners of the seat hammock). Secondly fold up the footrest, this is released by pulling the two rings underneath the footplate. The footrest locks into the folded position.
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