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  • Page 1 Kiddo Classic Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 These instructions for use have been compiled with the greatest possible care and are based on the information known to Veldink4kids at the time of publication. The information in these instructions for use applies to the standard product version. Veld- ink4kids assumes no liability for possible damage resulting from changes or manipulations to the product after sale.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1  Foreword ........................... 5  2  Intended use ..........................5  2.1  Indications for use ..................... 5  2.2  Indications ....................... 5  2.3  Contraindications ....................6  2.3.1  Absolute contraindications ................. 6  2.3.2  Relative contraindications .................. 6  3  Safety provisions ........................6  3.1  Explanation of warning symbols ................
  • Page 4 10.3.2  Adjusting the drum brake ................. 29  10.4  Anti-tipper ...................... 29  10.4.1  Deactivating the anti-tipper ................29  10.4.2  Activating the anti-tipper .................. 30  10.4.3  Adjusting the length of the anti-tipper ..............30  10.5  Seating unit ....................30  10.5.1  Detaching the seating unit ................30 ...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    1 Foreword The Kiddo Classic wheelchair was built specifically to meet the requirements and wishes of future users following extensive adaptations. It is custom-made. Numerous options and accessories are available. This enables a precise, customised fit. The wheelchair is easy to adjust and adapt. As a rule, the wheelchair can grow with the user starting from the delivered size.

  • Page 6: Contraindications

    2.3 Contraindications 2.3.1 Absolute contraindications  None known 2.3.2 Relative contraindications  Failure to meet physical or mental requirements 3 Safety provisions 3.1 Explanation of warning symbols Caution: Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury. Warning: Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury. 3.2 Safety notices Please read these instructions for use carefully before putting the product into use.
  • Page 7  Cross railway systems and railway tracks only in the designated areas. Negotiate level crossings so the caster wheels of the product cannot get caught in the gap between the rail and the road surface.  Speeds above 5 km/h can be dangerous if you do not have enough practice. ...
  • Page 8  Ensure that examinations and treatments are carried out exclusively under the prescribed conditions in order to avoid impairment of the results of the examination or the effective- ness of treatment due to interactions between the product and the equipment being used. ...
  • Page 9 Additional information  Veldink4kids is not liable for damage or injuries caused by negligence or failure to ob- serve safety notices. Depending on the special circumstances or the accessories used, additional safety notices may be required.  Ensure that the product is always in good condition. ...

  • Page 10: Explanation Of Symbols

    3.3 Explanation of symbols On the following page you will find the explanations and positions of the stickers used with this product. Label Meaning CE marking WARNING! Read the instructions for use be- fore using the product. Observe important safety-related information (e.g. warnings, precautions).

  • Page 11: Positioning Of The Stickers

    3.4 Positioning of the stickers Figure 1: Signage on the product If a sticker on the Kiddo Classic is unusable or no longer legible, you can request a new sticker at info@veldink4kids.com. The affixed CE marking can also be replaced via the customer file. 4 Side effects The following side effects may occur during use of the product: ...
  • Page 12 The warranty/statutory rights do not apply if the cause of the damage is due to any of the fol- lowing:  If the wheelchair is not maintained according to the instructions provided.  Non-use of original parts supplied by the manufacturer. These are available from stock and can be ordered from the manufacturer.

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    6 Technical data The following specifications apply to the Kiddo Classic: Max. load [kg] Weight [kg] From 17.4 Weight of the product without wheels From 13.4 [kg] Weight of the heaviest component [kg] From 9.9 Seat width [mm] 260–500 * Front seat height [mm] 480–580 ** Rear seat height [mm]...
  • Page 14 Lower leg length [mm] 160–500 Angle between leg support and seat Up to 10 bottom [°] Height of forearm supports [mm] ±160 Horizontal axle position [mm] 280, 305 or 330 Ground clearance [mm] Wheel camber [°] 7 / 3 Seat inclination [°] -10 to +10 Drive wheels [”] 22, 24, 26...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    7 Product overview The figure below shows the Kiddo Classic. Figure 2: Kiddo Classic 1 Caster wheel 7 Push bar 2 Frame 8 Braking system 3 Clothing guard 9 Drive wheel with Ergo Grip handrim 4 Seat 10 Anti-tipper 5 Forearm support 11 Leg support 6 Back support Kiddo Classic...

  • Page 16: Handing Over The Product

    8 Handing over the product The following steps must be performed for the safe handover of the product:  A sitting test has to be conducted with the user of the product. Pay special attention to proper positioning according to medical considerations. ...

  • Page 17: Seat Depth, Back Support Height And Back Support Angle

    9.1 Seat depth, back support height and back support angle 9.1.1 Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth corresponds to the thigh length and is measured from the front edge of the seat to the back support. Figure 3: Seat depth In connection with sitting stability, skewed sitting or swivelling of the legs, it is important that there is sufficient support over the entire seat depth.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Back Support Height

    9.1.2 Adjusting the back support height 1. Loosen the four hexagon head screws (see Figure 5, item 1). 2. Slide the back support up or down until the desired position is reached. 3. Then hand-tighten the four hexagon head screws. Figure 5: Adjusting the back support height 9.1.3 Adjusting the back support angle 1.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Clothing Guard

    Figure 6: Adjusting the seat height 1. Unscrew the four hexagon socket screws (see Figure 6, item 2) from the counter nuts to loosen the horizontal frame part (see Figure 6, item 1). 2. Remove the horizontal frame part so it does not get in the way when moving the crossmem- ber (see Figure 6, item 3).

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Seat Angle

    Adjust the clothing guard by 15 mm (1 hole) if you want to create more space between the clothing guard and the outer tyre. 3. Reattach the clothing guard by screwing the hexagon socket screws into the connection blocks (see Figure 9, item 2). Figure 8: Positioning the clothing guard Figure 9: Repositioning the clothing guard 9.2.3 Adjusting the seat angle...

  • Page 21: Knee And Foot Angle

    Figure 10: Adjusting the positive seat angle 9.2.3.2 Adjusting the negative seat angle In this case, the child has to get out of the wheelchair. 1. Fully loosen the four hexagon socket screws (see Figure 11, item 3) securing the seat (see section 9.1.1 Adjusting the seat depth) and remove the seat.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Foot Angle

    3. If necessary, adjust the height of the foot plate (see Figure 12, item 1) by loosening the hex- agon socket screws (see Figure 12, item 4) and move the entire plate up or down in the foot support bars. 4.

  • Page 23: Checking The Centre Of Gravity Settings

    Figure 13: Adjusting the centre of gravity 9.4.2 Checking the centre of gravity settings To check the centre of gravity settings, pay attention to the child’s reaction. If the child feels safe while carefully balancing and standing on the anti-tipper, the settings are good. If the child is anxious, the wheelchair needs to be set to a less active setting.

  • Page 24: Aligning The Handle Screw

    Figure 15: Adjusting the height 9.5.2 Aligning the handle screw Once you have tightened the handle screw, you can align it with the push bar using the red button. 1. Press the red button with your thumb and pull the screw up with your index and middle fin- gers.

  • Page 25: Removing The Head Support

    Figure 17: Adjusting the height of the head support 9.6.2 Removing the head support Before removing the head support, carry out the following steps: 1. Turn the clamping lever (see Figure 18, item 2) by one turn to release the head support (see Figure 18, item 3).

  • Page 26: General Operation

    Figure 19: Adjusting the head support The head support shown in Figure 19 has a belt spacer with fasteners (see Figure 19, item 7). These fasteners are used to attach belts. 10 General operation The figure below shows you how to disassemble the Kiddo Classic. Disassembling the wheelchair makes it easier to transport (without user) and store.

  • Page 27: Flip-Up Foot Plate

    10.2 Flip-up foot plate The foot plate can be folded up on the Kiddo Classic. This may be important for transporting the wheelchair or during a transfer. Figure 21: Foot plate Figure 22: Foot plate, folded up 10.3 Wheel assembly and function of the drum brake 10.3.1 Removing/attaching the drive wheel 1.
  • Page 28 Figure 23: Quick-release button Figure 24: Removing/attaching the drive wheel 10.3.1.1 Operating the drum brake Figure 25: Drive wheel with wheel lock lever Kiddo Classic...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Drum Brake

    Figure 26: Adjustment screw opening 1. Push the wheel lock lever forward or backward (from the sitting position) to bring the wheel lock into the parking position with a perceptible click. 10.3.2 Adjusting the drum brake To carry out the following steps, it is easier to place something under the anti-tipper so that the wheel can rotate freely.

  • Page 30: Activating The Anti-Tipper

    Figure 27: Deactivating/activating the anti-tipper Figure 28: Foot piece on anti-tipper 10.4.2 Activating the anti-tipper 1. Place the foot on the foot piece (see Figure 28, item 3) and press the anti-tipper down. 2. Push the anti-tipper outward until it is in the operating position and engages there. You will hear a clear “click”...
  • Page 31  The seating unit is now reattached. Warning: If the clamp fasteners are not correctly locked, the seating unit will not be securely attached to the chassis. Make sure that the seating unit is securely attached to the chassis before using the wheelchair.

  • Page 32: Tray (Optional)

    Figure 32: Detaching the seating unit 10.6 Tray (optional) The Kiddo Classic is often delivered in combination with a tray. A fixed or a folding tray can be selected. The following section describes how the tray works and how it can be removed and attached.
  • Page 33 Figure 34: Loosening the star grip screw Figure 35: Adjusting the tray Figure 36: Removing the tray Attaching the tray 1. To attach the tray, insert the guide of the tray holder (see Figure 37, item 2) into the fore- arm supports (see Figure 37, item 3).

  • Page 34: Folding Tray

    Figure 37: Attaching/removing the tray 10.6.2 Folding tray If the folding tray has not been folded away, it can be installed, adjusted and removed in the same way as the fixed tray. 1. To fold the tray away, loosen the star grip screw (see Figure 34, item 1). 2.

  • Page 35: Using The Product

    Figure 39: Folding the tray away 11 Using the product 11.1 Water, sand, food waste, litter, etc. You may come into contact with the above-mentioned impurities while using your wheelchair, which may impair its function. Avoid full or partial immersion in water. If your wheelchair gets wet or you clean it with water, dry it as well as possible.

  • Page 36: Dressing And Changing

    In order to avoid falling or tipping over, you need to learn how to maintain the centre of gravity. You should not try to find this out on your own and should make sure you get help. The anti- tipper is a device that prevents you from falling over. The centre of gravity and stability of your wheelchair are also influenced by changes to body position and/or posture.

  • Page 37: Reaching Or Leaning Out

    11.7 Reaching or leaning out Warning: Reaching out or leaning forward affects the wheelchair’s centre of gravity. Failure to observe these warnings may cause you to fall or tip over and lead to serious injury. Avoid reaching out or leaning forward if this would require you to change your centre of gravity. If you lean forward, the wheelchair may tip over.

  • Page 38: Transferring (From The Wheelchair To Another Seat Or Vice Versa)

    11.9 Transferring (from the wheelchair to another seat or vice versa) Warning: Failure to observe these warnings may cause you to fall or tip over, which may lead to serious injury. Transferring requires good balance and dexterity and can be very dangerous. Remember that there is a moment when the wheelchair is not below you.

  • Page 39: Using Stairs

    11.11 Using stairs Warning: Avoid this if possible to prevent injury to yourself and/or your attendants. Read and observe the warnings for attendants. Failure to observe these warnings may cause the user to fall or tip over and lead to serious injury to the user and/or attendant. Always use two or more attendants when bringing a wheelchair up or down stairs together with the user.

  • Page 40: Transport

    12 Transport 12.1 Transportation without the user When transporting the product in vehicles, remove the wheels, if necessary. Follow the IATA (International Air Transport Association) rules and those of the relevant airline when transporting the product in an aircraft. Inform the airline several days before your flight. Use the SSR (special service request) codes if needed to describe the type of limited mobility.
  • Page 41 Figure 43: Rear attachment points Figure 44: Front attachment points  The Kiddo Classic must be positioned so that the user is facing forward. The wheelchair must be secured according to the instructions specified by the manufacturer of the wheel- chair restraint system.
  • Page 42 Figure 45: Attachment angles Figure 46: Positioning the belts The lap belt must rest where the hip meets the pelvis on the front of the body. The belt must be close to the body. The upper belt must support the user fully (see Figure 46). ...

  • Page 43: Positioning Belt

    Figure 47: Incorrect positioning 12.2.1 Positioning belt The positioning belt is used to bring the passenger into the correct position. Attach it to the metal frame of the seat. Warning: Under no circumstances may the belts and positioning aids that come with the prod- uct be used as part of a passenger restraint system in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility.

  • Page 44: Malfunctions And Maintenance

    13 Malfunctions and maintenance All Veldink products leave the factory tested and adjusted for immediate use. Continuous use requires regular maintenance and adjustments, especially when the original settings are changed. The initial adjustments made by qualified personnel should be appropriate to your physique and personal preferences.

  • Page 45: Cleaning And Care

    14 Cleaning and care In addition to the routine maintenance mentioned above, both the frame and the product uphol- stery must be cleaned regularly. Light dirt can be removed with a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse with clean water before allowing the upholstery to dry. Never put the upholstery in a tumble dryer! Do not use bleaching agents or solvents.

  • Page 46: Information On Re-Use

    16 Information on re-use The product is generally suitable for re-use. Please note, however, that the product has perma- nently welded dimensions and was custom-made for a particular user. Similar to second-hand machines or vehicles, products that are being re-used are subject to increased strain.

  • Page 47: Appendices

    19 Appendices Threshold values for wheelchairs transportable by train The products in this series fully satisfy the minimum technical requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 1300/2014 regarding train accessibility for people with disabilities. However, not all ver- sions can comply with all threshold values due to different settings. With the help of the table that follows, you or the qualified personnel can take measurements and verify whether the specific product in question meets the threshold values.
  • Page 48 Your specialist dealer Veldink4kids Drentse Poort 15 A Nieuw-Buinen 9521 JA The Netherlands...

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