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  • Page 1 User Manual LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior Please read these User Instructions carefully before operating your wheelchair! Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the wheelchair! This is a type-approved medical device. Alterations to the construction or electronics will void the warranty and the product liability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Kids’ page ................................ 5 1. General Information for Stand-up Wheelchairs ................... 8 2. User Profile - LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior ....................9 3. EC Declaration of Conformity........................ 10 4. Product Identification – Product Label ....................11 5. Meaning of symbols ..........................12 6.
  • Page 3 11.1. Knee support ........................... 22 11.2. Chest strap ............................22 12. Stand-up ..............................23 13. Sit down ..............................24 14. General Information on Use of a Wheelchair .................. 25 14.1. Driving the wheel chair: How to avoid tipping over ............... 25 14.2.
  • Page 4 21.2. Stand-up mechanism ........................37 22. Version Management ........................... 38 Important! • Contact your dealer, agent or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment. • LEVO strongly recommends that attendants or wheelchair users a) fully acquaint themselves with the instructions for their device...

  • Page 5: Kids' Page

    Kids’ page My name is BERNIE and I’m your friend. I know many kids, who have a wheelchair. I gladly sit beside them and put my head in their lap. When you stand up in your wheelchair and hold up a goody, I jump up, to catch it.
  • Page 6 Stroller Backrest handle (optional) Backpack Armrest (optional) Skirt guard Handring Quick-release Seat axle upholstery Double-head Footrest screw for knee support Leg support Brake LEVO KID & JUNIOR Stand-up wheelchair (In sitting-position) That’s what the parts of your wheelchair are called.
  • Page 7 Plug & cable for stand-up mechanism Knee support Battery and Calf strap electronic unit Double-head screw for knee support LEVO KID & JUNIOR Stand-up wheelchair (in standing-position) With your wheelchair you can stand up and make yourself really tall.

  • Page 8: General Information For Stand-Up Wheelchairs

    Contact your LEVO dealer, agent or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment. Whether you use your LEVO as a stand-up aid in everyday life, or to help with standing exercises, it guarantees you optimum independence, mobility and health.

  • Page 9: User Profile - Levo Lcev Kid & Junior

    You are moving a lot and appreciate and need a compact manoeuvrable wheelchair with integrated electric stand-up function, which you optimal support in any situation at work or in your leisure time. The LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior is the ideal partner for people up to a maximum weight of 50kg.

  • Page 10: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    3. EC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 11: Product Identification - Product Label

    MDR are not finished yet by extended code GS1-128 and symbols on the label the device is absolutely identified by the serial number. The following information includes the LEVO LCEV type plate as an example: Visual aid Identification Example Intent / Meaning...

  • Page 12: Meaning Of Symbols

    5. Meaning of symbols Please read these instructions carefully before using your wheelchair! Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or damage to the product! Symbol of a wheelchair which is not used as a seat in a motor vehicle or to transport in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 13: Important Safety Information Before Using Your Wheelchair

    In the case of strong or sudden spasms, cramps or similar, the user should only stand under the supervision of an accompanying person. A doctor, therapist or dealer must decide whether the LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior may is suitable for each individual user depending on visual and cognitive skills, environment and personal safety.
  • Page 14 In case of product recall, you will be informed by your dealer. LEVO products are sold exclusively through dealers. An owner or user of a LEVO product acquired second hand or outside of the LEVO dealer chain should imperatively contact LEVO or a dealer for safety upgrades and correct fitting.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Your LEVO product has two years warranty on all material and manufacturing defects from the date of sale. Batteries are excluded from the warranty. LEVO AG will not repair or replace parts under warranty if improperly used or maintained. Changes of a constructional or technical manner are prohibited; otherwise no warranty or liability will be accepted.

  • Page 16: Rear Wheels

    8.1. Rear wheels The LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior is equipped with low rolling resistance tires. The seat height settings define the settings for the wheel diameter. The quick release axle enables the user to dismount and remount the rear wheels easily.

  • Page 17: Armrests

    The height of the footrest is important both for the correct sitting position as well as for the standing position. The footrest is set according the lower leg rest specified in the original order form. Contact your LEVO dealer regarding any adjustments.
  • Page 18 There are 5 different height positions for mounting the footrest. Unscrew the four oval head screws at the out side of • the footrest using a 4 mm hex key and set the footrest either higher up or lower down. There are three possible footrest angle positions: Foot angle 100°...

  • Page 19: The Calf/Heel Strap

    The height of the footrest should be adjusted to take into account the height of a given seat cushion. Please consult your LEVO dealer! 8.10. Backrest and Seat Upholstery The backrest upholstery can be adjusted using the Velcro fasteners.

  • Page 20: Chest Belt

    8.11. Chest Belt The chest belt is fixed by Velcro at the backrest upholstery and adjustable in the height. 9. Adjustments for sitting and standing position Adjustments for sitting and standing position must be carried out by your local LEVO dealer.

  • Page 21: Brakes

    10. Brakes The brakes lock the rear wheels to secure the LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior and prevent unintended movement. Push both brake levers forwards to lock the brakes. The efficiency of the brakes is dependent on tyre pressure and profile which should be checked regularly.

  • Page 22: Knee Support And Chest Strap

    To increase the braking force, position the brake shaft closer to the tyre. To reduce braking, leave a larger gap between the brake shoe and the tyre. 11. Knee support and chest strap The most important safety features are the knee support and the chest strap. It is essential to secure yourself every time you would like to change from sitting into standing position.

  • Page 23: Stand-Up

    Once both support features are fitted correctly you are ready to stand up. 12. Stand-up Depending on the age and ability of the user, the LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior could be equipped with the optional remote control which allows operation by an attendant as needed.

  • Page 24: Sit Down

    13. Sit down To return into sitting position, hold the control switch down. The seat will start to descend. The moment you reach the lowest sitting position the motor shuts off automatically. Remote control (optional): To return into sitting position hold down the right-hand button (see figure on the right above).

  • Page 25: General Information On Use Of A Wheelchair

    14. General Information on Use of a Wheelchair 14.1. Driving the wheel chair: How to avoid tipping over Please note that when starting pushing the wheel chair, the front wheels are going to lose traction due to acceleration. Depending on weight distribution this may cause the wheels to lift off the ground and the wheel chair to tip over backwards.

  • Page 26: Gradients

    14.2. Gradients Bear in mind that, when turning around on a steep hill, you will pass through a crosswise position first before the turn is completed. Whilst in the crosswise position, there is a risk of slipping sideways down the hill. Both you and any assisting person should be aware of this risk and counter steer accordingly.
  • Page 27 To descend a major obstacle (e.g. to go down stairs), always use an assistant! The assistant should first tilt the wheelchair until the front wheels are off ground slightly, then move the chair forwards slowly. Should you have to be carried over certain obstacles, please make sure to request the assistance of at least two persons.

  • Page 28: Activating The Brakes

    14.4. Activating the Brakes When using the wheelchair in situations where increased stability is particularly important, the brakes must be activated. This is especially important when standing up, transferring into your wheelchair or when you want to transfer yourself from the wheelchair into another seat.

  • Page 29: Detachable Components

    14.8. Public transport of the wheelchair - wheelchair only The LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior wheelchair can be transported in every kind of public transportation including in airplanes without any restrictions. If the wheelchair is not allowed to be transported, the following label will be...

  • Page 30: Components

    15. Components 15.1. Batteries The motor is fed by two rechargeable, maintenance-free lead batteries. With fully loaded batteries you can stand up approx. 100 times. A buzzer sounds to indicate when the batteries are down to 25% of their full charge capacity.
  • Page 31 the presence of children, be sure to disconnect the control cable and/or motor leads from the battery and electronic unit (Risk of accident!). Disconnecting the control cable prevents children or other unauthorized persons • tampering with the stand-up mechanism. Disconnecting the motor leads cuts the electricity supply to the motor and •...

  • Page 32: Quick-Release Axle

    Having mounted the wheel, push and pull it several times to ensure the quick-release axle has fully engaged. 15.3. Rear wheels The rear wheels of the LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior are equipped with pneumatic tyres or airless tyres. Ask your dealer for suggestions concerning specific adjustments or custom made tyres.

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Functional Check

    16. Maintenance and Functional check To keep the LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior running perfectly and to ensure personal safety and proper operation, please ensure your wheelchair is being serviced by your local LEVO dealer at least once a year and observe the following rules: In general please keep the wheelchair clean, never store it when damp.

  • Page 34: Functional Check

    18. Storage 18.1. Storage in general The LEVO LCEV Kid & Junior is equipped with a folding backrest which allows you to reduce significantly the space required to store. To fold down the backrest, first remove the two skirt guards. To do this, slightly slide back the two skirt guards and pull them up and off.

  • Page 35: Storage For More Than 4 Months

    6 before use. Please note that the temperature range of storage is minimum 5 °C to maximum 50 °C. 19. Disposal At the end of its service life the wheelchair should be returned to your LEVO dealer • for proper disposal.

  • Page 36: Technical Information

    20. Technical Information Min. Max. Overall Length (with footplate) 690 mm 865 mm Overall Width 490 mm 540 mm folded Length (without wheels) 690 mm 725 mm folded Width (without wheels) 490 mm 500 mm folded Height (without wheels) 400 mm 400 mm max.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    21. Trouble shooting 21.1. General operation Fault Rectification • Pump up or replace the tyres. See Technical • Wheelchair does not run Data above. in a straight line or all • Have a technician check and if need be adjust four wheels are not the rear wheel axle mounting, front fork touching the ground...

  • Page 38: Version Management

    22. Version Management Version-No. Date Description Release 2016-01-06 TÜV-Update Test according EN 12183:2014 2021-05-20 MDR Adjustments 2021-06-09 Separate document 7176-15 Carmichael section 3.9...

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