Undivided or Divided 1.1 General Information 3.12.3 Leg Support, Removable and Pivoting 1.2 Legend to Symbols 3.12.4 Leg Support, Pivoting 1.3 Indication Jump beta (side- and upwards) 1.4 Counter-indication Jump beta 3.13 Locking Mechanism for One-piece Foot Rest 1.6 Usage 1.7 Reception 3.14 Brakes...
Jump beta Wheelchair Jump beta - Frame Version Sport Push handles Back Side guard Clothes guard Seat Locking brake (Knee lever brake) Brake lever Center mounting bolt Frame version Sport with integrated leg support 10. Foot plate (undivided) 11. Caster fork 12.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame Introduction 1.3 Indication Jump beta 1.1 General Information Thanks to its wide spectrum of sizes, Jump is particu- larly suitable for long-term therapy concepts. Thus, Like any other medical aid, a wheelchair is a technical...
(shower, sauna, etc.), and it should not be exposed to wetness in any excessive fashion. Jump beta is suitable for adolescents and adults from a seat width of 28 cm and up to a maximum payload ATTENTION The wheelchair must not be used as of 120 kg.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 1.8 Documentation 1.10 Accessory - and Attachment Drives � PLEASE NOTE ATTENTION Please keep this manual in a safe place and have all Accessory- and/or attachment drives of other man- work/reparation done on your wheelchair document- ufacturers may only be attached to the wheelchair ed in the maintenance plan by your medical store.
Jump beta Safety Instructions 2.1 General Indications ATTENTION All rotating and pivoting parts pose a certain risk of injury. This is also the case for adjustment and rep- aration works. READ Before putting your wheelchair into service, please read the enclosed brochure “General Usage and Safe- ty Advice”.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.2 Driving Characteristics 2.2.1 Getting in and out ATTENTION (1) Only get into or out of your wheelchair while on even ground and with the LOCKING BRAKE TIGHT- ENED. Always activate the anti-tipper and turn the casters forwards in order to enhance the wheel- chair’s stability.
Jump beta 2.2.2 Starting and Braking ATTENTION Always avoid a jerky start for the wheelchair might tip backwards. So, if possible, lean forwards when starting. For children, we generally recommend us- ing the anti-tipper whenever possible. ATTENTION When driving actively, you may brake by gradually excreting pressure on the hand rims with your palms and fingers.
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Jump beta 2.2.4 Up- and Downgrade Slopes ATTENTION Please consider the considerably higher force nec- essary to ride and brake on slopes (cf. 2.2.1). ATTENTION (1) When tackling upgrade slops, always lean your upper body forwards. When riding on downgrade slopes or offsets, lean backwards as much as pos- sible.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.3 Independent Transfer (1) To transfer independently, get as close as possible (frontal, in a 45° angle) to the other seat and make sure the wheelchair stays steady. If possible, fold the ATTENTION side part to the back.
Jump beta 2.4 Reaching for Obstacles With the help of an experienced and strong assis- tant, test the wheelchair’s proneness to tipping to all sides. In order to do this, carefully lean out of your wheelchair as far as possible to the sides, front, and back respectively, to, for instance, grab an object from the ground.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.5 Overcoming Obstacles Avoid using staircases! Whenever possible, please use ramps or lifts to overcome any kind of height dif- ferences. ATTENTION (1) NEVER TACKLE STAIRCASES ALONE. ATTENTION (2) If you do have to use a staircase, only do so with the help of two experienced assistants.
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Jump beta ATTENTION Do not approach offsets (such as curbs) at a fast pace - DANGER OF TIPPING! ATTENTION (1) As a general rule, you have to deactivate your an- ti-tipper before tackling offsets or using lifts or lift- ing ramps. Otherwise you may be unable to manoeu- vre.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.6 Locking Brake 2.7 Anti-tipper ATTENTION ATTENTION The knee-lever brake is a locking brake and NOT sui- We recommend that young and inexperienced table for braking while driving. At a fast pace (es- wheelchair users use the anti-tipper whenever pos- pecially on downgrade slopes), it could bring the sible.
Jump beta 2.8 Angle-Adjustable Back, Seat Tilt ATTENTION (1) For wheelchairs with a back adjustable in angle or a seat tilt, the anti-tipper must be activated for angle-adjustments above 90°! ATTENTION For active driving, the back or seat tilt must ALWAYS be in upright position (90°)!
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.10 Folding and Unfolding ATTENTION Please mind the DANGER OF BRUISING your fingers due to the cross-brace when folding or unfolding Jump. ATTENTION Before putting your wheelchair into service again, make sure that all components that have been re- moved are now firmly locked, attached, or screwed on.
Jump beta 2.11 Loading and Transportation Have someone help you transfer in and out of the pub- lic vehicle When transporting your wheelchair in a motor vehicle, • so you do not get caught in the gap between please mind the following: door and platform, •...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 2.12 Further Dangers � PLEASE NOTE Avoid exposing your wheelchair to direct sunlight. Dark parts of the wheelchair may heat up and cause skin burns. ATTENTION IGNITION HAZARD of textile components (seat/back covers, seat cushions, plastic parts).
Jump beta General Handling ATTENTION 3.1 Usage Guidelines RISK OF BURNNG! 3.1.1 General Instructions If exposed to direct sunlight, some parts of the wheelchair may heat up to over 42°C. Therefore it is All our wheelchair models are suitable for both indoor advisable to park your wheelchair in a shaded area and outdoor use.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.1.4 Getting In and Out • Depending on the situation, always drive slow- ly and carefully enough so you could bring the wheelchair to a quick halt at any time if need To get in or out, always proceed in the following fash- ion: •...
• (3) remove seat and back cushions, • swing up the foot rest(s), • remove the leg support if present/necessary (Jump beta PLS-frame), • (3) grab the seat cover at front and back and pull it up to fold Jump, •...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.2.2 with SeatFix and/or Moulded Back Unfolding: • (1) insert the side parts (Jump beta) and make sure, they have firmly snapped in at the front, If your wheelchair is equipped with SeatFix and/or a • firmly attach casters and rear wheels, firm moulded back, please proceed analogically to •...
Jump beta 3.3 Wheels ATTENTION 3.3.1 Quick-Release Axle Wheels NEVER change the rear wheels’ position in the perforated plate without authorisation! They very All our rear wheels (apart from Pablo) are equipped strongly influence the functional efficiency of the with quick-release axles to enable quick removal.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.3.2 Drum Brake Wheels 3.3.3 Double Hand Rim (1) The drum brakes, too, may be removed via a Driving a wheelchair via a double hand rim requires quick-release axle. To remove or insert, proceed as de- some practice.
Jump beta 3.3.4 Transit Safety Wheels Alternatively, you may independently relieve one half of the wheelchair by pushing your own pelvis to the right/left side (while seated in the chair), so the TSW (1) The transit safety wheels (TSW) save you the trou- may snap into the desired position.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.4 Casters ATTENTION Please avoid any collisions with curbs or the like un- der all circumstances! In the event of a collision, please have the wheel- chair checked for potential damage - and repaired if necessary - by a qualified specialised store imme- diately! As soon as you notice that the casters are judder-...
Jump beta 3.5 One-hand Steering Activating one-hand steering (OHS): • turn the casters forwards (only then can the OHS be activated or deactivated), Adjusting the steering lever: • (5) unlock the snap-action mechanism (A) by • (1+2) pull the safety clamp (A) upwards, pulling out the locking device (B) and turning it •...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.7 Seat and Back Covers (3) To unlock the moulded back: • pull both locking levers (A) outwards • and turn by 90°. (1) For adjusted seat and back covers, the fluff (A) •...
Jump beta 3.9 Push Handles ATTENTION All push aids (push handles and bars) serve the sole purpose of PUSHING the person using the wheel- chair. For all variants of push aids, please mind the follow- ing: ATTENTION NEVER CARRY the wheelchair/passenger over an obstacle (staircases, steps, offsets etc.) holding on...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.9.2 Push Handles with Push Bars All wheelchairs can be equipped with a push bar at- tached to the long handles. The wheelchair is still fold- able. The push bar makes the back more stable and provides benefits comparable to those of a stabilising bar.
Jump beta 3.10 Side Parts 3.10.1 Standard Side Parts All side parts - with the exception of the retractable ones (Desk- and long side part) - will be attached and adjusted to your needs by your rehab technician. ATTENTION There is a RISK OF BRUISING in between side parts/ wheel guard and the rear wheels.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.12 Leg Supports At the BSA frame the foot plates N° 1, 2, 5 and 6 are attached to a pivoting outwards and completely removable leg The leg support is the part of the wheelchair which support (like Sport frame).
Jump beta 3.12.4 Leg Support, Pivoting (side- and up- 3.12.3 Leg Support, Removable and Pivoting wards) Jump’s leg support can be folded away or removed in As described above, this version of the leg support order to approach everyday obstacles more closely.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.14 Brakes Height adjustment (1) Loosen the clamp lever (A), place the leg support 3.14.1 Braking while Driving into the desired position, and retighten the clamp lever (A) firmly. (4) Each wheelchair is equipped with two locking brakes (so-called knee-lever brakes).
Jump beta 3.14.2 Locking Brake 3.14.4 Locking the locking brake (3) The locking brake can be locked in an opened or ATTENTION closed position. This applies regardless of whether THE LOCKING BRAKE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR DECEL- the wheelchair is equipped with drum brakes or not.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.15 Anti-tipper 3.16.2 Back Angle, Alterable (1) To activate, push the anti-tipper (A) down using To alter the back angle: the tread element (B). Then turn the anti-tipper (A) by (5+6) loosen the arresting bolts (A) on both sides via 180°...
Jump beta 3.17 Back Extension, Retractable 3.18 Head Rests (1-3) To extract or retract the back extension, please There are two versions of the head rest - with a square- proceed in the following fashion: type tube (4) or a special section tube (5). Both kinds can be adjusted to the user in the same way: •...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 3.19 Therapy Table 3.21 Lateral Support The therapy table is inserted into the fixture under- (1) Both versions of lateral support pads may be neath the arm rests. opened and closed by pressing the red button (A) and simultaneously folding the pad bar backwards/for- (1) Simultaneously guide both pipes (A) of the therapy wards respectively.
Jump beta 3.24 Pushing aid for outdoor areas (Outdoor Front End) ATTENTION Please do only mount the pushing aid when there´s no user sitting in the wheelchair. ATTENTION The pushing aid is designed for a speed of max. 8 km/h. A higher speed is not permitted.
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame Reparation and Maintenance � PLEASE NOTE 4.1 Reparations Our packaging materials are 100% recyclable. Metal parts may be put to scrap metal recycling or ATTENTION sent to our factory. Never conduct reparation and/or maintenance work yourself, but turn trustfully to your medical supply 4.4 Tyre Change store.
Jump beta 4.5 Maintenance long time. 4.5.2 Disinfection 4.5.1 Cleansing and Care � PLEASE NOTE � Water-based detergents should be used for disinfec- PLEASE NOTE tion, such as: Terralin, Quartamon, Med or Sag rotan. Never treat the wheelchair with a high-pressure...
User Manual for sport frame and swing-away frame 4.6.2 Checklist for Yearly Inspections ATTENTION For this reason, please keep in mind that even hav- PREPARATORY WORK ing maintenance conducted regularly according to Remove seat and back parts, push handles, wheel this plan is no guarantee for the wheelchair’s per- cover and foot rest.
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Jump beta WHEN WHAT COMMENTS Before each ride Check wheels/quick-release axles for ATTENTION firm fit Insufficient tyre air pressure and/or dirty tyres significantly You must not be able to pull the wheel reduce the function of the brakes and hence puts you into out of the quick-release axle. The arres- danger. Such defects need to be fixed immediately - either by...
Individual weights Rear wheels 1,2 – 2 kg Depending on size and version The type plate on the frame of Jump beta has the fol- lowing meanings: Tyres customary pneumatic tyres, Optional: „Schwalbe sizes 1“ or 1 3/8“...
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