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  • Page 1 Bischoff & Bischoff Instruction manual Pyro start Enjoy mobility.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content 1| Introductory remark 1.1. Signs and symbols 2| Important safety measures 2.1. General safety measures 2.2. Brakes 2.3. Tyres 2.4. Obstacles 2.5. Ascending slopes and downward slopes 2.6. Safety in vehicles 2.7. Purpose 2.8. Indication 2.9. Indikationen 2.10. Contraindication 2.11.
  • Page 3 Pyro start 4.9. Side parts 4.10. Handbrakes 4.11. Seat height 4.12. Drum brakes (optional) 4.13. Anti tipping rolls 4.14. Lap belt (optional) 5| Technical data 6| Transport 6.1. Transporting the wheelchair 6.2. Seat in disabled 7| Maintenance instructions for the user 7.1.

  • Page 4: Introductory Remark

    Pyro start wheelchair can be adjusted in seat height, seat angle and lower leg length to your individual body seizes. The Pyro start wheelchair can be used both indoors and outdoors. Before you start using your new wheelchair for the first time, make sure you read the operating instructions carefully.

  • Page 5: Signs And Symbols

    Pyro start 1.1. Signs & symbols You have chosen a high quality wheelchair by Bischoff & Bischoff. Thank you for your trust in our product. Attention! This sign is used for very important parts concerning your safety. Please look at the operating instructions.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Measures

    2. Important safety measure 2.1. General safety measures Before you start using your wheelchair please make sure that all parts are well secured. In order to avoid any accidents and dangerous situations practice using your wheelchair on flat and clear ground. It is recommended to have a companion in this case.

  • Page 7: Brakes

    Pyro start 2.2. Brakes The brakes which work directly on the tyres can be used just as handbrakes, i.e. they should only be used when the wheelchair is in standing position and not to lower its speed. When braking down on fast rides or on long slopes using the grab wheels your fingers and palms get hot.

  • Page 8: Obstacles

    2.5. Obstacles To surmount obstacles (e.g. kerbstones, steps, etc.) please always use loading ramps. Avoid driving against obstacles without braking or bum- ping down from a higher level. 2.6. Ascending slopes & downward slopes Please do always consider that on extreme adjustments of your drive wheel your wheelchair may tip over backwards at just a slight slope.
  • Page 9 Pyro start 2.7. Using public roads & streets The wheelchair was designed to be used both indoors and outdoors. When using it in the road, road traffic regu- lations must be obeyed. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH •03.01.2012...

  • Page 10: Purpose

    2.8. Purpose The wheelchair was exclusively designed to increase mobi- lity and transport of people who have a walking disability according to the mentioned indications. The maximum weight capacity is 125 kg.

  • Page 11: Indication

    Pyro start 2.9. Indications Walking disability or distinct walking impairment due to: • paralysis • extremity loss • extremity defect/deformation • joint stiffness/damage (not on both arms) • Other diseases. 2.10. Contraindications It is improper to use the wheelchair if there is •...

  • Page 12: Responsibility

    2.11. Responsibility We can only ensure safety if the product is used under the given conditions and for the mentioned purposes. Changes, enlargements, repairs and maintenance jobs can be carried out only by authorised people. When using the wheelchair you must obey all operating instructions. 2.12.

  • Page 13: Product And Delivery Overview

    3. Product & delivery overview 3.1. Delivery check The wheelchair Pyro start is delivered in a cardboard pack- aging and is ready for use. After unpacking please retain the cardboard packaging if possible. You may need it later for storage or for the return of the wheelchair.

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery

    3.2. Scope of delivery Der Inhalt besteht aus folgenden Hauptkomponenten: • preassembled wheelchair • 1 pair of leg support • 1 calf belt • 1 booklet of operating instructions • 1 pneumatic pump (only with pneumatic wheels) • 1 set of tools Push handles Armrest Side part...

  • Page 15: Use Of The Wheelchair

    Pyro start 4. Use of the wheelchair 4.1. Setting up the wheelchair In order to unfold your wheelchair after having unpacked it, take a place next to the wheelchair. • Seize the armrest or the seat pipe with one hand on one side of the wheelchair and tilt it towards yourself.

  • Page 16: Folding The Wheelchair

    4.2. Folding the wheelchair In order to fold your wheelchair, first elevate the footplates. • Stand next to the wheelchair. • Take hold of the seat cushion at the front and back and pull it up. In order to load the wheelchair into your car Fig.

  • Page 17: Getting On And Off The Wheelchair From The Side

    • If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage first make sure to use the hand brakes • Secure the Pyro Start wheelchair to avoid unwanted moving by using the brake lever on the left and right side of your wheelchair.

  • Page 18: Getting On And Off The Wheelchair From The Front Side

    • First swing the foot plates up or remove the leg support. • Put the Pyro start wheelchair as close as possible to the future sitting accommodation in frontal position. • If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or undercarriage, first make sure to use the hand brakes to secure it.

  • Page 19: Foot Plates

    Pyro start • When descending the stairs the helper who is below, brakes by pressing the wheelchair straight onto the steps. The helper who is above takes hold of the wheelchair at the push handles, secures it and holds it in the right position.

  • Page 20: Leg Support

    4.7. Leg support • To make it easy for you to get on and off the wheelchair you can fold up the foot plates or swing the leg supports outwardly or pivot them upwardly and take them off. • To swing the leg supports outwardly open the locking device.

  • Page 21: Side Parts

    4.10. Hand brakes Fig. 16 The Pyro start wheelchair is equipped with a handbrake which can be used by the user of the wheelchair. It should be only used for parking. It is not suitable for braking during a ride! To brake you use your palms to make a weak pressure on the grab wheel.
  • Page 22 • The distance between the pivot bolt and the outer tyre cover at maximum open brake mechanism/device has to be x =15 mm at the narrowest part. • To adjust the distance you have to remove the two hexagon socket screws at the brake mounting (underside/bottom)Picture 18 Fig.

  • Page 23: Seat Height

    Pyro start 4.11. Seat height The seat height can be adjusted to 3 positions to meet the needs of the user. The drive wheel and the steering wheel have to be at the same position each time. AT THE TOP – MIDDLE – AT THE BOTTOM Fig.

  • Page 24: Drum Brake

    4.12. Drum brake (optional) The Pyro start can be equipped with a drum brake which can only be used by the accompanying person via the brake lever on the push handle. The drum brake can be used both as a handbrake as well as a driving brake. As a driving brake it enables regulated braking.
  • Page 25 Pyro start 4.13. Anti-tipping rolls (optional) Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs. Fig. 23 The anti tipping rolls prevent that your wheelchair tips over. The wheel must have a distance of 3- 5 cm from the floor. The anti tipping rolls are especially recommendable for wheelchair drivers without any practice or for those wheelchair drivers who have amputated a leg.

  • Page 26: Lap Belt

    (optional) A lap belt can be ordered optionally and secures users who do not have enough support in the wheelchair. • The Pyro start wheelchair can be equipped with a safety belt at the back pipe. Fig. 24 • The belt is opened and closed with a fastening clip.

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Pyro start 5. Technical data Measures/dimensions & weights Maximum weight capacity (kg):125 Seat width (cm): 37/40/43/46/49/52 Seat depth (cm): Frontal seat height (cm): 47/49/51 Seat angle (°): 3, 8 Total width: seat width + 19 cm Total length with/without Leg support (cm):...

  • Page 28: Transport

    6. Transport 6.1 Transporting the wheelchair To make the wheelchair as convenient as possible to trans- port, all detachable parts (footrests, wheels, slot-in acces- sories) must be removed and the wheelchair folded. 6.2 Seat in disabled vehicle You can check whether your wheelchair is licensed as a seat in a disabled vehicle by the symbols on the frame (Fig.
  • Page 29 Pyro start •Detachable parts and accessories on the wheelchair, such as trays and bags, should, where possible, be removed and safely stowed in the boot. If attachments are not detachable they must be folded away and secured by the user or adequately padded.
  • Page 30 Positioning of wheelchair • Position the wheelchair facing forwards (Fig. C). Check whether the straps conform to the angles in Fig. D. Rear attachment point Side view Position of static or Rear view retracting belts Front attachment point Front view Side view Position of static or retracting belts...
  • Page 31 Pyro start Attachment to vehicle floor Rails (Fig. E) Insert fitting into rail at an angle and then pull in side- ways. Detach the fittings by pulling on the snap ring. Mono System (Fig. F) Place mono-fitting flat on the base plate and pull over the base plate.
  • Page 32 Tensioning and loosening the straps •Tension using handle (Fig. I) •Loosening using lever or alternatively by releasing the belt tongue from the belt buckle (Fig. J). Safety belt Fig. I: open The safety belt must run at an angle of between 30° and 75°...
  • Page 33 Pyro start Belts must not run across wheelchair attachments such as armrests or wheels! (Fig. L & Fig. M) Fig. L Fig. M In order to be able to remove the belt quickly in the event of an accident, a seat belt cutter like this (Fig. N) should Fig.

  • Page 34: Seat In Disabled 7| Maintenance Instructions For The User

    7. Maintenance instructions for the user 7.1. Cleaning • The frames of the wheelchair can be cleaned with a damp cloth. If there is more dirt you can use a mild cleanser. • The wheels can be cleaned with a damp brush made of synthetic bristles (do not use wire brushes) •...
  • Page 35 Pyro start 7.2. wheelchair check by the user Before you use your wheelchair to have a ride check • the intactness of the wheels. You should regularly check the profile depth of your wheels once a month. The profile should be at least 1 cm. Faulty or worn out wheels must be changed.
  • Page 36 8. Repair & maintenance instructions It is recommended that the Pyro start wheelchair is subjected to a performance test by the speciality retailer at least once a year. If there are malfunctions or defects, the wheelchair must be taken to the medical supply store or the speciality retailer to be overhauled and repaired.

  • Page 37: Disposal

    Pyro start 9. Disposal If you decide not to use your Pyro start wheel- chair any further and want it to be disposed, get in touch with your speciality retailer. If you want to deal with this matter on your own,...

  • Page 38: Guarantee

    If there are complaints you have to provide a completed certificate of guarantee. For our wheelchair Pyro start we offer a guarantee of 5 years for frame parts. We offer a 2 year guarantee for all the other parts.
  • Page 39 Pyro start Warranty certificate (Please note our general business terms and conditions) Model: Pyro start Model number: Serial number:* (must be inscribed by the retailer) Dealer Date and Stamp * Information signs can be found on the side frames. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...
  • Page 40 Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH Becker-Goering-Strasse 13 • D-76307 Karlsbad Tel.: +49 700/6000 7070 • Fax: +49 700/6000 8080 www.bischoff-bischoff.com info@bischoff-bischoff.de...

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