User manual SWINGBO Plus System-wheelchair for kids & adolescents Content: Page Common Information Preface _______________________________________________________________________________________2 Application ____________________________________________________________________________________2 Declaration of conformity _________________________________________________________________________2 Terms of warranty _______________________________________________________________________________2 Servicing and repairs ____________________________________________________________________________2 Sicherheitshinweise __________________________________________________________________________________3 Meaning of symbols _____________________________________________________________________________3 Common safety instructions _______________________________________________________________________3 Delivery and Preparing for use _________________________________________________________________________6...
The design, as described in these instructions for use, are subject to technical alterations without notice. 1.2 Application The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair is designed solely for individual indoor and outdoor use by persons who are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment, and can be operated by the patient or by another person.
Strap in your child at all times, when 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 Plus wheelchair is permitted for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. Be careful in case of extreme temperatures. The wheelchair can heat up significantly when in the sun or in the sauna.
Push each rear wheel to check that each quick-release axle is safely located. If your SWINGBO Plus 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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Check with a sharp push on the backrest that the bolt is securely located. If your SWINGBO Plus is supplied with an anti tip it is directed to the front. That is the non-active position. (8). The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair can be supplied with one or with two anti tippers.
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Press on the push bar to ensure that they are securely located. If your SWINGBO Plus 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. 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 Plus is available in four seat widths (28, 32, 36, 40 cm). The seat width gets measured between the wheel guards and it de- pends on the cross tubes (30).
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 PLUS 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 Plus wheelchair is supplied with a detachable push- bar 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 Plus 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 Plus wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. Function and adjustment of the seat panel are described in 4.3 and 4.4.
5.3 Backrest (backrest panel trough shaped and height adjustable) The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. Function and attachment of the backrest panel are described in 4.5 and 4.7. 5.4 Foot rest hanger 90° (knee angle) Mounted foot rest hanger 90°...
firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened. 5.12 Seat cushion The HOGGI seat cushion is 3 cm thick and is foam filled. 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 (71). The side pads also belong to the backrest cushion (only for the angle- and height adjustable backrest).
5.16 Tip assist The tip assist conduces to tip the wheelchair and helps the attendant consequently crossing kerbs and stairs (76). 5.17 Headrest standard with cushion This headrest is only lightly contoured and serves as a contact surface for the back of the head. This headrest can be mounted on both backrests (77).
Illustration 83 shows the chest-/ thoracic support adjusted in two different angles. The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer’s order. It is possible for the retailer to convert the chest-/ thoracic support to other angles.
5.24 Lap belt At the end of the belt are pre-assembled buckles. • Lead the end of the lap belt as shown, so that the belt passes only once through the buckle. The length of the free belt end causes the lap belt length. •...
CAUTION! • Always lock the wheel locks before getting into or out of the wheelchair. • First practise boarding the chair with the child and an attendant who can secure the wheelchair, and modify footplate and seat height settings if the chair has a tendency to tip over.
Spoke tension of the rear wheelss 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 Plus serviced by your technician every twelve months.
6° or 9° Weight SWINGBO Plus in SW32, 24“ rear wheels, 140 mm rubber tires, push- bar, foldable, seat panel, backrest panel trough shaped and height adjus- table, knee angle system, footrest with heel stop, anti tip and tip assist =...
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