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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.
In case of difficulty please contact:
Manufacturer
LEVO AG
Anglikerstrasse 20
CH-5610 Wohlen
Tel: +41 (0)56 618 44 11
Fax: +41 (0)56 618 44 10
Web: https://www.levo.ch
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  • Page 1 User Manual LEVO active-easy LAE 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 Content ............................... II 1. General Information for Stand-up Wheelchairs ................ IV 2. User profile - LEVO LAE ........................6 3. EC Declaration of Conformity ......................7 4. Product Identification – Product Label ..................8 5. Warranty ..............................9 6. Meaning of symbols ........................10 7.
  • Page 3 13. Standing up ............................23 13.1. Gas spring release ........................23 13.2. Standing up – Step 1 ......................24 13.3. Raising the Armrests – Step 2 ....................24 13.4. Raising up to standing ......................24 14. Sitting down ............................. 25 14.1.
  • Page 4 23.2. Stand-up mechanism ........................ 39 24. Version Management ........................39 MPORTANT Contact your dealer, distributor or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment. LEVO strongly recommends that wheelchair users a) fully acquaint themselves with the instructions for their device...

  • Page 5: General Information For Stand-Up Wheelchairs

    We would like to thank you for putting your trust in LEVO AG. As well as performing all the functions of a sitting wheelchair, the LEVO enables you to stand up on your own. LEVO manufactures only wheelchairs with stand-up option.

  • Page 6: User Profile - Levo Lae

    The LEVO LAE can accept a maximum load of 120 kg. The LAE combines all the major advantages of a manual driven wheelchair with the convenience of safe standing using 2 ratcheting hand bars.

  • Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    3. EC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 8: Product Identification - Product Label

    The device is absolutely identified by the serial number and the extended barcode GS1-128. The following is an example of the LEVO serial number plate or sticker: Identification Example Intent / Meaning Visual...

  • Page 9: Warranty

    Any structural or technical changes on the chair are prohibited and will void all warranty or product liability claims. Please notify your dealer and LEVO of any warranty claim or possible issues with your chair. LEVO contact information can be found on the first page of this manual.

  • Page 10: Meaning Of Symbols

    6. Meaning of symbols Please read these instructions carefully before using your wheelchair. Failure to do so can result in serious injury and/or damage to the wheelchair. Symbol of a wheelchair which is not used as a seat in a motor vehicle or to transport in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information Before Use

    Especially take care of the sections between the seat and the mainframe to avoid any kind of injury. The LEVO LAE must be driven to level and solid ground before elevating the user to a standing position (Caution: risk of tipping over!).
  • Page 12 Please note that all product safety information can be obtained on our website, from your dealer and in the user manuals which will be available at your retailer. In case of product recalls you will be informed by your retailer, as the LEVO products are sold exclusively through retailers.

  • Page 13: Seating Adjustments

    By re-setting the axle holder either further forwards or further backwards, you are able to increase or decrease your LEVO tendency to tip over. To avoid accidents (tipping over) we recommend the fitting of anti-tip wheels. Please consult your LEVO dealer! 8.3.

  • Page 14: Backrest Angle

    The standard pre-set angle between backrest and seat is 90°. It is possible to re-set this angle either 5° further forward or 5° further back. These adjustments should only be carried out by your LEVO dealer! • Take off the main wheels.

  • Page 15: Seat Cushion

    The footrest is set according to the details given in the original order form and can be adjusted within the limits of those settings. Contact your LEVO dealer regarding any adjustments. There is a choice of 5 different heights for mounting the footrest.

  • Page 16: Chest Belt

    otherwise touches the ground before the leg supports which reduce the standing stability! With the second lowest setting the only variations are 4° and 14°, for the same reasons. For all higher footrest settings there are all three angle variations possible. Caution: Check the standing stability after adjustment to avoid tipping forwards.

  • Page 17: Adjustments For Seating And Standing Position

    9. Adjustments for seating and standing position Adjustments for sitting and standing position must be carried out by your local LEVO dealer. Also, if you should feel uncomfortable in any of the upper mentioned positions, please do not hesitate to contact your local LEVO dealer.
  • Page 18 Correct seating position Seat cushion too high Back adjustment too low Back cushion Seat cushion Cushion for pressure relief Backrest cushion or solid in seated position back for more comfort or stability Back Spine cushion Hyper (physiological) lordosis Hyper Seat extended cushion spine...

  • Page 19: Safety Information Standing

    Please take care to avoid any pinching or squeezing of the client or attendant. To insure standing stability and avoid risk, the LEVO LAE must be located on flat and level surfaces with the brakes engaged. Be certain to check for objects which would prevent the legrests from reaching the ground simultaneously preventing solid contact.

  • Page 20: Brakes

    11. Brakes The brakes lock the rear wheels to secure the LEVO LAE against unintended movement. By pushing both brake levers forwards you should be able to lock the brakes immediately. The efficiency of the brakes is dependent on tyre pressure and profile, which should be checked regularly.

  • Page 21: Knee Support And Chest Strap

    12. 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. Caution: Carry out each step carefully before moving yourself into the upright position to avoid injury.
  • Page 22 Note: You might need an assistant when adjusting the chest strap. It is difficult to adjust on your own. Once both the knee support and chest strap are fitted correctly you are ready to stand up.

  • Page 23: Standing Up

    13. Standing up The armrests on both side right and left of the seat serve not only as armrests. They are part of the stand-up mechanism. There are two different release levers. The bigger one in the rear of the armrest is the stand-up unit gas-spring release lever. This lever releases the gas springs which assist you as you raise yourself up by pushing lightly with your arms down on both armrests.

  • Page 24: Standing Up - Step 1

    13.2. Standing up – Step 1 Release the gas spring and push yourself up as far as your arms will allow. Let go of the gas spring-release lever to lock the gas springs at any interim position between sitting and standing (picture above right). By using the two armrest-release levers further toward the front of the armrests, you can bring the armrests up to the appropriate height which allows you to push yourself higher up to full standing.

  • Page 25: Sitting Down

    14. Sitting down To go into the sitting position, operate the gas spring release as for standing up, but instead of pushing up, you pull down on the armrests. 14.1. Lowering the Seat – Step 1 Operate the gas-spring release lever and, holding it closed, pull yourself downwards using the armrests.

  • Page 26: General Information On Use Of A Wheelchair

    15. General Information on Use of a Wheelchair 15.1. 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 27: Gradients

    15.2. 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 28: Activating The Brakes

    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 29: Picking Up Objects

    Keep in mind that insufficient tyre pressure or heavily worn out tyre treads have a detrimental effect on braking efficiency. After driving through a puddle keep in mind that wet tyres reduce braking efficiency. 15.5. Picking up objects Always remember that picking up objects will alter the centre of gravity which will affect the stability of the chair.

  • Page 30: Detachable Components

    Please note your wheelchair is designed to detach components to guarantee the lowest possible packing volume and weight. The detachable components are listed as follows: Detachable components LEVO LAE Weight reduction 2 main drive wheels 2x ca. 1.7 kg 2 front wheels 2x ca.

  • Page 31: Transport

    • The chair has to be equipped and reinforced with the “Tie down transportation kit # 32.070.050x” that can be ordered at LEVO AG through your LEVO distributor. • The chair has to be secured by using solely a restraint system which has been tested and passed the ISO 10542/2 standards.

  • Page 32: Components

    17. Components 17.1. Gas Springs The gas springs are under pressure and may only be adjusted by your LEVO dealer! The gas springs are specially adjusted to hold your weight in balance. There is a range of spring strengths to suit the different user weights.

  • Page 33: Front Wheels

    18. Maintenance and Functional check To keep the LEVO LAE 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: •...

  • Page 34: Functional Check

    Please make sure that the wheelchair is being maintained at least once a year by your LEVO dealer to assure and to guarantee the safe functioning of the chair. The LEVO LAE is delivered already greased. Additional greasing should only be carried out professionally by your dealer.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Never apply furniture polish, pure spirit or solvents for cleaning. 20. Storage 20.1. Storage in general The LEVO LAE is equipped with a folding backrest which allows you to reduce significantly space required to store. Push up the two folding levers at...

  • Page 36: Disposal

    21. Disposal • At the end of its service life the wheelchair should be returned to your LEVO dealer for proper disposal. • Used batteries should also be returned to your LEVO dealer or to the place where they were purchased.

  • Page 37: Technical Information

    22. Technical Information Min. Max. Overall Length (with footplate) 890 mm 1005 mm Overall Width 570 mm 700 mm folded Length (without wheels) 900 mm 1020 mm folded Width (without wheels) 490 mm 720 mm folded Height (without wheels) 460 mm 540 mm max.

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting

    • Caution: There is no safety of stability in • Leg supports don’t rest standing position! Levo dealer must check and on the ground in the adjust the rear wheel axle mounting, front uppermost standing fork and leg supports.

  • Page 39: Stand-Up Mechanism

    23.2. Stand-up mechanism Fault Rectification • Mechanism doesn’t always • Check gas spring strength corresponds to user function at the same body weight. If needed replace gas springs. speed, i.e. quicker going up or coming down • Mechanism inoperable • Check gas spring release cable and re-adjust (neither up nor down) or replace if needed.

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