Manual SWINGBO-2 XL System wheelchair for kids and adolescents Common Information _________________________________________________________________________________2 Preface _______________________________________________________________________________________2 Application ____________________________________________________________________________________2 Declaration of conformity _________________________________________________________________________2 Terms of warranty _______________________________________________________________________________2 Servicing and repairs ____________________________________________________________________________2 Safety instructions ___________________________________________________________________________________3 Meaning of symbols _____________________________________________________________________________3 Common safety instructions _______________________________________________________________________3 Delivery and Preparing for use _________________________________________________________________________6...
• Poliomyelitis • Spina Bifida The SWINGBO-2 XL system wheelchair is able to be used for further service. For further service the product has to be cleaned and sanitised efficiently. Afterwards the product has to be checked concerning condition, wearout and damage by an authorised technician. All damaged and inapropptiate parts need to be changed.
Strap in your child at all times, when it is in the wheelchair. HOGGI points out, that any use beside the typical use can be dangerous. The wheelchair is not suitable for jogging, running, skating or similar activities. Swivelling front wheels tend to wobble at higher speed, which can cause a sudden stop and tip over of the wheelchair.
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To clear obstacles such as steps and curbs, tilt the wheelchair onto the rear wheels (pull it backwards to go up; to descend, slowly lower it forward). If only one attendant is available when ascending or descending stairs, an incorrectly set anti-tip (if mounted at all) can lead to severe falls.
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Your SWINGBO-2 XL is admitted for use as a seat in a motor vehicle.
Push each rear wheel to check that each quick-release axle is safely located. If your SWINGBO-2 XL is supplied with a foldable backrest it is possible that it is folded for the transport. • Pull the backrest at the cross tube into the upstanding position (5).
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If your SWINGBO-2 XL is supplied with an angle- and height adjustable backrest it is possible that it is in hinged position for the transport. • Pull the backrest as shown to the back (6). • Pull the bowden cable as shown (7).
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By tipping the wheelchair carefully sidewards onto the anti-tippers, check that they are securely located. If your SWINGBO-2 XL is supplied with a detachable push-bar / push-handle please proceed as follows: • Open the cam lever on both sides (13).
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If your SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair is supplied with seat or back upholstery from HOGGI, please proceed as follows: • Slide the upholstered seat cushion under the backrest and lay the seat cushion on the seat surface as illustrated (18).
• Fix the side cushioning also with the press button (21). • Pull the back cushion from top to bottom on the backrest panel. • Press the cushion firmly on the backrest panel (22). 4 Adjusting and adaptation possibilities 4.1 Wheel lock (knee lever wheel locks, mounted on the frame) •...
The wheel locks should only be adjusted by a technician. 4.3 Seat width / Seat height / Camber SWINGBO-2 XL is available in four seat widths (32, 36, 40 and 44 cm). The seat width gets measured between the wheel guards and it depends on the cross tubes (30).
(31). The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the technician to modify the wheelchair with a different seat height.
The active degree describes the relation of the backrest position to the rear wheels. The more the backrest is positioned to the rear of the axle, the more active the SWINGBO-2 XL can be driven (e.g. lifting of the front wheels). That means contrary a safer driving position if the adjustment is set above or in front of the rear axle.
By pressing in the knobs on both ratchet joints (41), the push-bar can be turned to the required position. If your SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair is supplied with a detachable pushbar it is possible to adjust the height of the push-bar after loosening the cam levers (42).
4.14 Detaching the rear wheels with quick-release axles The rear wheels are removed by means of a quick-release mechanism. This reduces the volume of the wheelchair for transportation: • Tilt the wheelchair onto the front castors and lift it by holding the rear edge of the seat.
(52, right). These are called respectively hand rims “standard” or hand rims “high”. The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to fit alternative push rims.
To prevent strap ends from fraying the cut ends can be melted together with a flame (eg. lighter). 5.1 Seat panel The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. Function and adjustment of the seat panel are described in „4.3 Seat width / Seat height / Camber“...
5.3 Backrest (backrest panel trough shaped and height adjustable) The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. Function and attachment of the backrest panel are described in „4.5 Backrest height (backrest panel trough shaped and height adjustable)“ und „4.7 Recline (trough shaped backrest)“.
5.12 Seat cushion The HOGGI seat cushion is 3 cm thick and is foam filled (69). The cushion cover is washable and can be unzipped to remove the foam pad.
5.13 Backrest cushion The HOGGI back cushion is 2,5 cm thick and is foam filled. The cushion cover is washable and can be unzipped to remove the foam pad (70). The side pads also belong to the backrest cushion (only for the angle- and height adjustable backrest).
Illustration 79 shows the chest-/ thoracic support adjusted in two different angles. The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to convert the chest-/ thoracic support to...
5.21 Armrests Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair, make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened. 5.22 Therapy tray The therapy tray can be mounted with terminal strips on the armrests. The terminal strips are preset to the distance of the armrests. •...
5.24 4-point-harness The 4-point-harness should be installed by authorized dealers or trained technicians. Take off the seat upholstery first and mount the buckles at the slotted holes. The lap belt ends and the tension belts get mounted and preset as described in 5.23.
6 Transportation 6.1 In the trunk (luggage space) of a car The SWINGBO-2 XL wheelchair can according to size and specification, be transported as one unit, with folded down backrest and folded up footrest. For convenience of handling it may be preferable to partially dismantle the wheelchair into a few main components.
Carry out the sequence in reverse when getting out of the wheelchair. 6.4 Anti-tippers to override steps SWINGBO-2 XL is equipped with two anti-tip units. Function and attachment of the footrest lock are described in „3 Delivery and preparing for use“ and „4.13 Anti-tip“.
Spoke tension of the rear wheels Function test of the tilt mechanism Should any defects become obvious, please contact your authorized HOGGI dealer to eliminate them. We also recommend that you have your SWINGBO-2 XL serviced by your technician every twelve months.
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