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Operation and
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Issue 5
a modern rehab buggy with
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  • Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Issue 5 a modern rehab buggy with Grizzly – perfect driving properties...
  • Page 2 Version of the Operation and Maintenance Manual: EN Issue: fifth, dated: 2018-10-05 MyWam sp.j. reserves the right to introduce technical and commercial changes in the contents of the Operation and Maintenance Manual without prior notice. Each change will be determined by the date of...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Purpose of this Manual ........................6 Purpose of the Grizzly rehab buggy ...................... 6 SAFETY Important safety information and instructions..................7 general ..................................7 in particular regarding construction and regulation....................8 in particular regarding assembly and disassembly....................
  • Page 4 G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.13. Quick-assembly mechanism for rear axle wheels..................18 8.14. Assembly and disassembly of rear axle wheels.................... 8.15. Quick-assembly rear wheel mechanism...................... 8.16.
  • Page 5 8.56. Winter gloves..............................39 8.57. Sleeping bag for legs............................40 8.58. Mosquito net ..............................40 8.59. Umbrella ................................. 40 8.60. Exclusive decorative set - Grizzly Bear ......................41 Technical Specification..........................41 10. Delivery and tools........................... 43 11. Assembly and disassembly........................44 12.

  • Page 6: Purpose Of This Manual

    2.4. The Grizzly rehab buggy can be easily and safely adjusted to suit your child's individual needs. 2.5. The Grizzly rehab buggy is designed to carry a child whose weight does not exceed 45kg, with a height of 80cm to 140cm.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information And Instructions

    3.15. CAUTION! The rear pocket in the adjustable booth with a window is used only for placing a rain cover or mosquito net in it. 3.16. CAUTION! Depending on the performed Grizzly rehab buggy adjustment - this concerns adjustment of the handle for pushing the rehab buggy, adjustment of the backrest height, angular adjustment of the backrest, adjustment of the seat depth, angular adjustment of the seat, adjustment of the footrest angle and footrest setting - the rehab buggy can exceed the recommended maximum dimensions.

  • Page 8: In Particular Regarding Construction And Regulation

    2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 3.17. CAUTION! In the event of a medical incident involving the presence of a Grizzly rehab buggy, you must immediately notify the Manufacturer in writing, either by registered letter or by e-mail with acknowledgment of receipt, using the following addresses: 3.17.1.

  • Page 9: In Particular Regarding Preparation For Use

    3.40. All additional components attached to the rehab buggy affect its stability. 3.41. The Grizzly rehab buggy backrest should only be fitted to the Grizzly rehab buggy frame and not to any other rehab buggy or equipment.

  • Page 10: In Particular Regarding Handling Of The Rehab Buggy

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 3. 47.4. Check that all four wheels are properly assembled. 3. 47.5. Check the good condition tread's tires on all four wheels 3.

  • Page 11: In Particular Regarding Moving Around Sloping Surfaces

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 3.59. WARNING! Please note that when using the rehab buggy, the child's limbs should not get between the spokes of the wheel and the adjustable rehab buggy parts.

  • Page 12: In Particular Regarding Maintenance And Service

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 in particular regarding maintenance and service 3.74. WARNING! The Manufacturer is responsible for defects or technical damages of the rehab buggy that have occurred solely during correct operation of the rehab buggy.

  • Page 13: Designation Of Symbols

    7. General construction The Special Children's Grizzly Rehab buggy consists of two main parts: a rehab buggy frame and a therapeutic seat with a backrest. The Grizzly rehab buggy also features a wide range of extra equipment which can be selected according to individual needs of the users.

  • Page 14: Therapeutic Seat With Backrest

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 7.1.11. Angle adjustment mechanism of the pushing handle (see Fig.7.1. and no. 2; and on page 20) 7.1.12. Central brake (see Fig.7.1.

  • Page 15: Detailed Description Of Construction And Regulation

    (and on page 38) 7.3.15. Mosquito net (and on page 39) 7.3.16. Umbrella (and on page 39) 7.3.17. Exclusive decorative set - Grizzly Bear (and on page 39) 8. Detailed description of construction and regulation 8.1. Mechanism of frame assembly Fig.8.1.

  • Page 16: Assembly Of The Rehab Buggy Frame

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.3. Assembly of the rehab buggy frame Fig.8.3. To fold the rehab buggy frame: Push the red folding frame locking button (see section 8.1 Frame folding mechanism) and simultaneously pull both frame folding handles upward towards the push handle (see Fig.

  • Page 17: Front Wheel Quick-Fit Mechanism

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.7. Front wheel quick-fit mechanism Fig.8.7. The mechanism is mounted on the front ends of the frame and ensures fast assembly and dismounting of the front wheels.

  • Page 18: Attaching And Removing The Front Wheel Drive Lock

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.11. Attaching and removing the front wheel drive lock Fig.8.11. To lock the turning of the front wheels, turn the knob of the directional lock to the left (see Fig.8.11.).

  • Page 19: Quick-Assembly Rear Wheel Mechanism

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.15. Quick-assembly rear wheel mechanism Fig.8.15. The mechanism is mounted on the rear end of the frame, in contact with the cross-beam and ensures quick assembly and removal of the rear wheels.

  • Page 20: Ergonomic Handle To Push The Rehab Buggy

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.18. Ergonomic handle to push the rehab buggy Fig.8.18. The handle (see Fig.8.18) is used to push the rehab buggy, providing a secure grip in a variety of driving conditions.

  • Page 21: Switching The Central Brake On And Off

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.22. Switching the central brake on and off Fig.8.22. In order to activate the central brake, press the brake pedal down, towards the ground, until it clicks (see Fig.8.22).

  • Page 22: Seat Attachment Mechanism For Rehab Buggy Frame

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.25. Seat attachment mechanism for rehab buggy frame Fig.8.25. The seat attachment mechanism for the rehab buggy frame is located in the rehab buggy seat, from below. It consists of: a) transverse handle (see Fig.8.25, no.
  • Page 23 G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 d) then apply both REAR seat attachments to the first frame hook (see Fig.8.26.-D) e) then apply the two FRONT seat attachments to the other frame hook (see Fig.8.26.-E) f) then press both FRONT seat attachment to the other frame hook until there are two clicks (see Fig.8.26.-F).

  • Page 24: Seat Disassembly

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 Fig.8.26.-E - CORRECT Fig.8.26.-E' - WARNING, WRONG! Fig.8.26.-F - CORRECT Fig.8.26.-F' - WARNING, WRONG! 8.27. Seat disassembly Fig.8.27.-A To remove the seat from the frame, proceed as follows in the determined sequence: a) Activate the central brake so that the rehab buggy is stable and immobilized (see Fig.8.27.-A) b) set the seat inclination angle to a 0°...

  • Page 25: Adjustable Therapeutic Seat

    8.28. Adjustable therapeutic seat Fig.8.28. The Grizzly rehab buggy has a multifunctional, adjustable therapeutic seat (see Fig.8.28.), which at the rear is connected with an adjustable backrest and an adjustable footrest at the front. Both the backrest and the accessories are covered with high quality upholstery available in various colors.

  • Page 26: Seat Width Adjustment

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 Fig.8.29.-A Fig.8.29.-B Fig.8.29.-C 8.30. Seat width adjustment The seat width function can be used through accessories: hip supports with adjustment in three planes. The range of smooth adjustment of the seat width is from 180 to 320mm.

  • Page 27: Mechanism Of Angle Adjustment Of The Seat, So Called Cradle

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.31. Mechanism of angle adjustment of the seat, so called cradle Fig.8.31. Mechanism of the so-cradle is located on the rehab buggy frame (see Fig.8.31).

  • Page 28: Angular Adjustment Of The Seat

    8.33. Adjustable backrest Fig.8.33. The Grizzly rehab buggy has a multifunctional, adjustable backrest that is attached to the back with a therapeutic seat. Both the backrest, the seat and the accessories are covered with high quality upholstery available in various colors. Grizzly's backrest has the options of: a) Changes in the angle of inclination of the backrest relative to the seat (see 8.36.

  • Page 29: Angle Adjustment Mechanism For The Backrest

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 Fig.8.34.-A Fig.8.34.-B Fig.8.34.-C 8.35. Angle adjustment mechanism for the backrest Fig.8.35. The angle adjustment mechanism of the backrest, i.e. tilting the backrest from a sitting position to a lying position, is located in two places: on the therapeutic seat and on the backrest itself (see Fig.8.35).

  • Page 30: Five-Point Harness

    8.37. Five-point harness Fig.8.37.-A The Grizzly rehab buggy is fitted as standard with professional five- point harness. The belts have already been factory fitted to the rehab buggy and should not be dismantled as they serve to safely carry the child, prevent it from slipping out, and also help to stabilize the hips and body of the child.

  • Page 31: Adjustment Of Five-Point Harness

    8.39. Adjustable footrest Fig.8.39. The adjustable footrest (see Fig.8.39) belongs to the standard equipment of the Grizzly rehab buggy. It consists of a footrest plate bolted to the footrest rack with screws, with the possibility of moving the plate up or down in 8 positions, to adjust the footrest height to the length of the lower leg of the child, ranging from 23cm to 40cm.

  • Page 32: Angular Adjustment Of Footplate

    As a rule, the footrest plate is in a horizontal position. However, during transportation, storage, rehabilitation, getting on and getting out of the Grizzly rehab buggy, the footrest plate must be folded and turned to the rack of the footrest plate (see Fig.8.40.-B).

  • Page 33: Adjustable Headrest Supports In Three Planes

    8.44. Adjustable headrest supports in three planes (accessories) The Grizzly rehab buggy can be fitted with headrests which, in the case of specific indications, provide additional stabilization to the head. With this option, regulation of the free space in the head area is controlled by the movement of the headrest supports in three planes: a) to the right and to the left and diagonally, along the plane of the backrest (see Fig.8.44.-A)

  • Page 34: Hip Supports Adjustable In Three Planes

    8.46. Hip supports adjustable in three planes (accessories) The Grizzly rehab buggy can be fitted with hip supports. Mounting and adjusting the hip supports to the right and left determines the usable width of the seat (see 8.30 Seat width adjustment). For specific indications, the hip supports also stabilize the child's hips.

  • Page 35: Side Elements Of The Backrest

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 The right and left hip supports can be adjusted symmetrically or independently, depending on the individual needs of the child. Assembling and disassembling the hip supports is equivalent to their regulation, which is described in detail below.

  • Page 36: Abduction & Stabilization Harness

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.48. Abduction & Stabilization harness (accessories) Fig.8.48.-A The restraint and stabilization belts (see Fig.8.48.-A) are used for additional stabilization of the hips and prevention of the child from slipping off the rehab buggy.

  • Page 37: Protective Barrier

    2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 8.49. Protective barrier (accessories; put in the place of the therapeutic table) The Grizzly rehab buggy can be fitted with a safety barrier (see Fig.8.49.-A), which in the case of specific recommendations prevents the child from falling forward.

  • Page 38: Therapeutic Table

    8.51. Therapeutic table (accessories; placed in the place of the safety barrier) Fig.8.51.-A Fig.8.51.-B The Grizzly Rehab buggy can be equipped with an anti-slip therapeutic table (see Fig. 8.51.-A), whose maximum load is 3kg. The therapeutic table is mounted with the same fixings as the safety barrier, so you cannot use both of them at the same time.

  • Page 39: Shopping Basket

    2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 . 8.53. Shopping basket (accessories) Fig.8.53 The Grizzly rehab buggy can be equipped with a shopping basket (see Fig.8.53.), which is used to transport small, everyday items, shock-resistant, resistant to impact, bruises, water and dirt.

  • Page 40: Sleeping Bag For Legs

    8.57. Sleeping bag for legs (accessories; installed on the security barrier) Fig.8.57.-A Fig.8.57.-B The Grizzly rehab buggy can be fitted with a sleeping bag for legs to help maintain the child's comfort in cooler weather (see Fig. 8.57.-B). These accessories require mounting to other accessories.

  • Page 41: Exclusive Decorative Set - Grizzly Bear

    8.60. Exclusive decorative set - Grizzly Bear (accessories; mounted to other accessories) Fig.8.60. The Grizzly rehab buggy can be equipped with a decorative set - the Grizzly Bear, which makes the rehab buggy look more attractive, providing a more childlike appearance, rather than medical. These accessories require mounting to other accessories.
  • Page 42 G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 Angle between seat and footrest - angle adjustment of entire footrest 10 positions Maximum user weight 43 kg Maximum basket capacity 5 kg Maximum travel bag capacity 2 kg...

  • Page 43: Delivery And Tools

    10.4. The multifunctionality and very rich equipment of the Grizzly rehab buggy allows to adjust the rehab buggy to the user's personal needs. To do this, read the entire manual carefully prior to use.

  • Page 44: Assembly And Disassembly

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 11. Assembly and disassembly 11.1. The product is pre-assembled in an original carton. Finish the assembly by performing the following: a) unfold the rehab buggy frame (for a detailed description see Chapter 8.2.

  • Page 45: Transport Of Rehab Buggy

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 k) adjust headrest supports - as far as equipment is available l) adjust thoracolumbar support - as far as equipment is available m) adjust hip supports - as far as equipment is available o) adjust restraint-stabilization harness...

  • Page 46: Getting In And Out Of The Rehab Buggy

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 13.6. When transporting or lifting the therapeutic seat with backrest, Fig.13.6. hold the therapeutic seat with backrest only by the solid elements of the therapeutic seat with backrest (see Fig.13.6).

  • Page 47: Transport By Car And Other Vehicles

    PN ISO 7176-19: 2007. Both the four-point belt fastening system as well as the chest and hip belts are not accessories of the Grizzly buggy, nor are they enclosed by the Manufacturer, but comprise the equipment of an adapted motor vehicle.
  • Page 48 20.2.5. When using the Grizzly buggy as a seat in a motor vehicle, it should be borne in mind that according to PN ISO 7176-19: 2007 the weight of the patient transported must be between 27 and 43 kg! 20.2.6.
  • Page 49 20.4. Mounting Grizzly buggy in a motor vehicle for use as a seat. 20.4.1. First, prepare and set up Grizzly buggy according to the strictly specified settings given in point: 20.3. Preparation of Grizzly buggy for assembly in a motor vehicle for use as a seat.
  • Page 50 (rear view) to the buggy's reference plane. Figure 20.5.1. Required range of angles in ilial belts anchored to buggy 20.5.2. Example of proper placement of fastening belts through fastening points of Grizzly buggy securing: Figure 20.5.2. - Proper placement of fastening...
  • Page 51 G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 20.5.3. Safety belts should not be kept away from the body by components or parts of the buggy, such as side or wheel restraints, as shown in Figure 20.5.3.
  • Page 52 Figure 20.5.6. Proper fitting of belt 20.6. Important tips and safety rules regarding the use of Grizzly buggy as a seat in a motor vehicle. 20.6. 1. CAUTION! The buggy is suitable for use in vehicles and meets performance requirements for transporting buggy facing forward in frontal collision conditions and when secured by fasteners in accordance with WTORS manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 53: Cleaning And Care

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 20.6. 4. CAUTION! To reduce potential damage to vehicle users, the bases attached to buggy that are not designed specifically for safety in a collision should: be removed and secured separately in the vehicle or b) be secured by the buggy but placed away from the user with padding absorbing energy placed between the base and the user.

  • Page 54: Corrosion Protection

    23. Preparation of the rehab buggy for long-term storage 23.1. For the preparation of the Grizzly rehab buggy for long-term storage, the product must be secured and all maintenance operations provided in the "Periodic Maintenance" section should be performed as if their time has come.

  • Page 55: Maintenance And Periodic Inspections

    2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 25. Maintenance and periodic inspections 25.1. For safe and trouble-free use of the Grizzly rehab buggy, you must regularly and thoroughly review and service the Grizzly rehab buggy (see 25.5 Table of maintenance operations).

  • Page 56: Disposal

    27. Compliance with the requirements for medical devices 27.1. The Grizzly rehab buggy meets the essential requirements of the Council of Europe directive no. 93/42 EEC as amended by 2007/47 /EC for medical devices.

  • Page 57: Manufacturer

    MyWam Kupiec, Bartold, Angres spółka jawna (general partnership) ul. Szczecińska 10, 41-516 Chorzów, Poland contact phone number: +48 32 733 11 31 website: www.mywam.pl e-mail address: mywam@mywam.pl The Grizzly rehab buggy is a Polish product. Polish quality, Polish price! 29. Notes...

  • Page 58: List Of Authorized Service Points

    . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 30. List of authorized service points POLAND MyWam Kupiec, Bartold, Angres spółka jawna (general partnership) ul. Szczecińska 10, 41-516 Chorzów, Poland contact phone number: +48 32 733 11 31 website: www.mywam.pl...

  • Page 59: Warranty Card

    G r i z z l y v e r . 2 0 1 8 - 0 7 - 0 2 31. Warranty Card WARRANTY CARD Series and number: ......... Date of purchase: ......- ......- ......Stamp and signature of the Seller: ....................................

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