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- Page 1 Miko Buggy Wheelbase USER’S MANUAL ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT ISSUE 2 CLASS 1 DEVICE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Net Carrier Fitting & Removal (If Supplied) Sunshade/Rain Canopy Fitting & Removal (If Supplied) 16 & 17 User’s Guide “Placing the Client” Seating the Client when Using the Miko Buggy Removing the Client from the Seating System User’s Guide “Manoeuvring The Miko” Pushing the Miko User’s Guide “Looking After The Miko”... -
Page 3: Introduction & Serial No
Miko is designed to use an SOS interface system when using special seating systems. • make sure that placing a seating system in the Miko does not render it unstable, it is recommended that when handing the Miko and seating system over to the client it is tested for stability and a Certificate of Compliance is issued to verify that the level of stability is satisfactory (for more details regarding stability of wheelchair &... -
Page 4: Stability Of Miko And Seating Systems
• ensure that the Miko Buggy and Seating System are safe to use, it is important that fitting the Seating System to the Miko does not make the unit unstable. Each Miko Buggy when handed over to the user should be tested for static stability to the specified angle of 12 degrees (Fig.1). • is also recommended that any... -
Page 5: Recommendations On Transport
• Following these investigations the following user information is intended to give guidance to users of the Miko Buggy & Seating Systems regarding the use of the equipment during transportation. • part of the assessment process, transportation requirements will be assessed. -
Page 6: Safety Guidelines For Transportation
All wheelchair / buggy users should transfer to vehicle seats whenever possible. • Miko Buggy is designed to be forward facing when used for transportation of the client in an adapted motor vehicle and users should not travel with the buggy at an angle or facing sideways to the direction of travel. -
Page 7: Transportation
When ever possible the user should be removed from the seating system and secured in the vehicles fixed seats. • When not in use for transportation the seating system & Miko Buggy should be disassembled and fixed in the luggage area of the vehicle. 1.1. TRANSPORTATION OF THE CLIENT SEATED IN THE MIKO BUGGY SEATING UNIT. - Page 8 • any client to be transported safely in the Seating System and Miko Buggy, it is essential that an Occupant Restraint System be used. •...
- Page 9 During use of your Special Seating System it may be necessary for you to remove the Seating System and stow this along with the Miko Buggy in a vehicle. • is important to realise that these items pose a risk if not adequately restrained whilst in transit.
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Page 10: Key Identification Points 9
2. KEY IDENTIFICATION POINTS • S.O.S. Miko’s are provided with a tilting frame (Fig.2.1) and a seating system quick release interface (Fig.2.2 on page 10). 2.1. STROLLER Fig.2.1 Miko Push Handle Handle Adjustment Button Tilt Base Tilt Lever Wheelbase Frame Locking Catch... - Page 11 2.3. THE SEATING SYSTEM • Seating Systems need to be interfaced to the Miko Buggy safely and it is important that the interface system supplied with the Wheelbase is used. • is recommended that seating systems are attached to the Miko Buggy using an SOS “Miko Buggy Seat Interface”.
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Page 12: Unfolding The Miko Buggy
USER GUIDE 1.0 PREPARING THE MIKO BUGGY FOR USE 1.1. UNFOLDING THE MIKO BUGGY • Place your foot on the rear bar and pull the push handle upwards (Fig.1.1a), which will allow the frame to rotate into position. • Make sure the locking catches have automatically clicked into position over the frame (Fig.1.1b). -
Page 13: Front Castors
Fig.1.2c 1.3. UNLOCKING FRONT CASTOR’S SWIVEL LOCK • Make sure that the rear brakes are applied to the rear wheels (Fig.1.3a). • Pull release pin upwards and rotate through 90° (Fig.1.3b). • lock the swivel on the front castors, rotate the release pin until it drops into the groove then rotate the castor until the pin drops into the hole on the fork body. -
Page 14: Attaching & Releasing Seating Systems
1.4. ATTACHING THE SEAT • Make sure that the brakes are applied to the rear wheels (Fig.1.4a). • Locate the front of the interface frame into stops as shown (Fig.1.4b). • Lower the interface into the rear catches as shown until it clicks into position (Fig.1.4c). -
Page 15: Seat Tilt Operation
1.5. SEAT TILT OPERATION • Make sure that the brakes are applied to the rear wheels (Fig.1.5a). • recline the seat in the chassis, squeeze the tilt lever (Fig.1.5b) and push onto the seating system tilting backwards, until desired angle of tilt is achieved then release the lever. -
Page 16: Net Carrier Fitting & Removal (If Supplied)
1.7. NET CARRIER FITTING (if supplied) • Feed the carrier in from below the frame. • Hook the four straps over the side beams (Fig.1.7a) and secure the two halves of the Velcro together. • fitted net carrier shown (Fig.1.7b & 1.7c). Correctly • is a reversal of the fitting procedure. Removal •... -
Page 17: Sunshade/Rain Canopy Fitting & Removal (If Supplied) 16
1.8. SUNSHADE/RAIN CANOPY FITTING (if supplied) Fitting Sunshade: • Locate the frame legs into the frame receivers (Fig.1.8a), set to height required and tighten in place with wing knob. • Push the centre of the frame locking bar until straight so that the sunshade is tensioned properly (Fig.1.8b). - Page 18 (Fig.1.8d). • Unfold the rain canopy and hook over the sunshade as shown (Fig.1.8e). • l the rear panel down between the Miko handles and hook the front of the rain canopy around the footbox on the seating system (if fitted). • Hook the two elasticated straps around the rear tie down hooks as shown (Fig.1.8f).
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Page 19: Seating The Client When Using The Miko Buggy
• Lower the client into the Miko Buggy using a hoist (Please refer to your hoist ”operators manual”). • Manually lifting the client is not recommended. -
Page 20: Pushing The Miko
Miko Buggy (i.e. Bags, coats, etc.) as Never this could cause instability during use. • Miko Buggy should only be used by the client it was supplied for and NO other person. • use both hands when tilting the Miko Buggy. -
Page 21: Cleaning
USER GUIDE 4.0 4.1. CLEANING • Clean the frame with a damp cloth. • clean the wheels use warm soapy water. 4.2. MAINTENANCE • Check for any signs of wear or damage on a daily basis. • Periodically check & adjust operation of foot brake. •... -
Page 22: If You Detect A Fault Or Breakage
REPAIRS & SERVICE Within the warranty period. All Miko’s manufactured by Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd. carry a guarantee on the main frames for 60 months and all other parts for 12 months when used normally. If during this period the product becomes defective and needs repair then please contact SOS (contact details on the back of the booklet). -
Page 23: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS (A) Maximum Overall Length (B) Minimum Overall Length (G) Wheelbase (H) Rear Wheel Track (J) Front Wheel Track (E) Overall Width 0° to +30˚ Angle of Tilt Maximum 30 Kg Load Folded Height (16.5) (F) Minimum Turning Radius DIMENSIONS mm (inch) SIZE MASS 13.6 kg... - Page 24 If you require further copies of this handout or require further details relating to any of its content, then please contact us (Copyright applies): Unit 127/128, Fauld Industrial Park, Tutbury, Staffordshire. DE13 9HS. Tel: 01283 520400 Fax: 01283 520401 E-mail: enquiries@specialorthotic.com...
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