Bischoff & Bischoff S-VR Instruction Manual

Bischoff & Bischoff S-VR Instruction Manual

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S-VR / S-Care
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  • Page 1 Bischoff & Bischoff Instruction manual S-VR / S-Care Enjoy mobility.
  • Page 2 Preface Dear user, with the purchase of your Bischoff & Bischoff S-VR and S-Care multifunctional wheelchair you are now the owner of a top-quality German product that sets new standards with its range of adjustments. This instruction manual will familiarise you with the operation and use of your wheelchair.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    S-VR S-Care Contents 1| Important safety instructions 2| Indications 3| Purpose 4| Declaration of Conformity 5| Delivery and checking the contents of the package 7 6| Overview of wheelchair 7| Assembly and adjustments 7.1. Leg rests 7.2. Side sections 7.3. Back rest 7.4.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    1. Important safety instructions Practise using your new wheelchair on a small, flat area first to prevent falls and hazardous situations. We recom- mend having an assistant with you at this time. • Before using the wheelchair check that all attached components are correctly fastened.
  • Page 5 S-VR S-Care • Always follow the traffic regulations on public streets. • The lights on the wheelchair must always be visible to other traffic and pedestrians. • When using the hand rims for braking (slowing down from speed or descending long slopes), hands will quickly become hot.
  • Page 6: Indications

    2. Indication Walking disability or serious difficulty in walking as a result of • paralysis • loss of limb • defect or deformity in limbs • joint contractures or joint injury • other conditions A reinforced wheelchair with a seat back that can be inclined to 30 degrees is indicated if the body weight of the wheelchair user exceeds 90 kg and the nature of the handicap requires an almost horizontal position or a horizontal position is required...
  • Page 7: Delivery And Checking The Contents Of The Package

    S-VR S-Care 5. Delievery and checking the contents of the package All B+B wheelchairs are inspected before they leave our factory and the CE mark is applied. B+B wheelchairs are delivered fully assembled in a special carton. The wheelchair is delivered and instruction in its use is given by a qualified dealer in medical products.
  • Page 8 In the event of shipping damage... 1. Leave the goods and packaging undisturbed and do not use the goods. 2. Report the damage to the transport company in writing as instructed below. 3. Contact our customer service (tel. + 49 (0)700/6000 7070) 4.
  • Page 9: Overview Of Wheelchair

    See the following illustrations for the names and inter- action of the various modules (see Fig. 1a and 1b). Please pay particular attention to the high- lighted sections. Seat back extension (S-VR) Seat back cushion (S-VR) Handle Back adjustment (infinite)
  • Page 10 The S-Care model, unlike the S-VR model, has fixed seat and back rest supports(folding) for separate cushions. All other components of the two models are identical. Seat back extension (S-Care) Seat back (S-Care) Seat* (S-Care) Name plate Fig. 1b: S-Care model (without cushion) Fig. 1a: S-VR model...
  • Page 11: Assembly And Adjustments

    S-VR S-Care 7. Assembly and adjust- ments Your B+B multifunctional wheelchair is delivered fully assembled in an original B+B carton. Attached parts are supplied separately to prevent damage during transport. 7.1. Leg rests Leg rest Installing and removing leg rests •...
  • Page 12 Adjusting the angle of the leg rests The leg rests can be independently adjusted up to 90°. Proceed as follows: • lift the leg rest simply by pulling (A) it up to the desired position (see Fig. 4) • the leg rest will lock automatically •...
  • Page 13: Side Sections

    S-VR S-Care 7.2. Side sections The side sections on the S-VR and S-Care are removable. Removing side sections • Turn the small star screw on the front of the wheelchair anticlockwise (A). • Pull the side section upwards to remove it.
  • Page 14: Wheels And Tyres

    Swivel wheels Your S-VR / S-Care comes with PU tyres as standard. The tyres must be replaced by your authorised dealer when they are worn or faulty.
  • Page 15 S-VR S-Care Setting the parking brake (compact brake) The compact brakes operate on only one drive wheel each. All adjustments must be made separately on both wheels. If you find that the braking is inadequate or uneven, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 16 7.6. The anti-tilt mechanism Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs. A tube with a small wheel is installed on each side to improve stability. It prevents the wheelchair from tipping Fig. 9 backwards. The anti-tilt wheels can also be used to assist in tilting the wheelchair by an assistant.
  • Page 17: Operation

    S-Care 8. Operation 8.1. Entering and leaving It is easy to enter and leave the S-VR / S-Care. The foot rests can be folded up and the arm rests and leg rests can be removed. Entering and leaving from the side: •...
  • Page 18: Moving

    8.2. Moving The wheelchair is set in motion by gripping the hand rims on the drive wheels, unless it is being pushed by an assistant. Practise moving it carefully to start with until you are used to moving around with the wheelchair. Wheelchairs have only limited stability against tipping and slipping.
  • Page 19: Safety Belt

    S-VR S-Care This consists of (passive): • two red reflectors at the rear • two yellow reflectors on both sides If the wheelchair is used at night, the following are also required (active): • one white light at the front •...
  • Page 20: Transport

    10. Transport To transport the wheelchair as easily possible all removable parts (leg rest, drive wheels, removable accessories) must be removed. 11. Strage and shipping If the wheelchair is to be stored or shipped, all removable parts must be removed and packed separately in boxes. The separately packed parts can then be packed into one larger box.
  • Page 21 S-VR S-Care for care, a hygiene plan and a service schedule. We hope that this will give you a good overview of the most impor- tant care, hygiene and maintenance work required for your B+B product. Clean the material of the seats and seat backs with warm water and a sponge and/or a soft brush.
  • Page 22: Disposal

    14. Disposal A worn-out wheelchair is a valuable source of material that can be recycled. If your wheelchair is worn out, do not dispose of it in the household rubbish but dispose of through a government-approved disposal organisation. Your local government will be able give you appropriate information.
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Seat depth 42 cm Seat height 48 cm Arm rest height 24 cm Length of foot rests 39 - 49 cm Unloaded weight S-VR: 26.8 kg S-Care: 28.0 kg Max. user weight 120 kg Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...
  • Page 24: Hygiene Plan And Risk Assessment

    Directive (2.MPG-ÄndG) dated 13th December 2001 Here: Article 11 §4 paragraph 2, Change of Medical Device Operator Ordinance 29.04.2005 1. Product Wheelchair S-VR & S-Care 2. Risk level Uncritical Medical products Medical product that comes in touch with intact skin 3. Hygiene frequency At the latest after the user of the product has changed 4.
  • Page 25 S-VR S-Care 6. Disinfection 1. Before preparation of the product put on protective gloves 2. Spray disinfectants on the places which have to be cleaned. 3. Wipe dry with paper tissues. 4. Throw away protective gloves and used tissues. 7. Special markings Not necessary 8.
  • Page 26: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule When What Every time before you use it Checking the brake mechanism Push the brake right down. Now the wheels must not turn any more at normal usage. Wear test of the air brake move the brake lever on the side Check the air pressure of the tyres Standard front tyres: 200-250 k Pa(2-2,5 bar) Standard back tyres: 300-400 k Pa (3-4 bar)
  • Page 27 S-VR S-Care Pay attention to The check can be carried out by the user or a helper. Faulty brakes have to be overhauled and repaired by authorised speciality retailers. The check can be carried out by the user or a helper. Use...
  • Page 28 Maintenance schedule When What Every 6 months (depending Inspection on the frequency of use) • cleanliness • general condition...
  • Page 29 S-VR S-Care Pay attention to Pay attention to the care and hygiene instructions. If there are any malfunctions or defects then the wheel- chair should be taken to an authorised specialty retailer, because only they have people with the required special technical knowledge and know what has to be done.
  • Page 30 16. Guarantee Guarantee items refer to all defects of the wheelchair which can demonstrably be referred to material defect or manufacturing defect. If there are any complaints you have to provide a completed certificate of guarantee. For our folding wheelchair from the series “Pyro light”...
  • Page 31 S-VR S-Care Certificate of guarantee (Please note our general business terms and conditions) Model: Serial number * (must be inscribed by the specialist dealer) Dealer: Date and seal * Information sign can be found on the side frame Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 03.01.2012...
  • Page 32 Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH Becker-Goering-Strasse 13 • D-76307 Karlsbad Tel.: +49 (0)700/6000 7070 • Fax: +49 (0)700/6000 8080 www.bischoff-bischoff.com info@bischoff-bischoff.de...

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