Akces-Med HIPPO+ User manual

H I P P O + ™
SPECIAL NEEDS STROLLER
USER MANUAL

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Medical product first class according to the Regulation 93/42/EWG of European
Parliament and Council regarding medical products. For this product the
producer issued relevant declaration of conformity.
Akces-Med. Sp. z o.o. Company introduced quality management system ISO
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CONTENTS
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3. General characteristics of stroller............................................................................7
5.4 Break.................................................................................................................17
1. The purpose of user manual....................................................................................6
3.1. Standard equipment........................................................................................7
2. Indications for use....................................................................................................6
3.2. Accessories........................................................................................................8
4. Size table.................................................................................................................10
5. How to use the stroller..........................................................................................11
5.1 Unfloding the stroller.......................................................................................12
5.2 Floding the stroller...........................................................................................14
5.3 Seat....................................................................................................................16
5.5 Rear wheels.......................................................................................................17
5.7 Drive system with shock absorbers................................................................18
5.8 Adjustable backrest..........................................................................................18
5.9 Footrest.............................................................................................................19
5.6 Front wheels.....................................................................................................17
5.9.1 Adjustment the angle of the footrest.....................................................19
5.9.2 Adjustment the lenght of the footrest....................................................19
5.10 Safety rail........................................................................................................20
5.11 Abduction block.............................................................................................20
5.12 Headrest.........................................................................................................21
5.14 Folding canopy...............................................................................................23
5.15 Adjustable push handle................................................................................24
5.16 Lateral supports............................................................................................24
5.13 5 points safety belts......................................................................................21
5.17 Rain cover.......................................................................................................25
5.9.3 Foots belts..................................................................................................20
5.18 Upholstery......................................................................................................25
5.18.1 Removing the upholstery......................................................................25
6. Accessories.............................................................................................................28
5.21 Bag...................................................................................................................27
6.4 HPO_114/130 H Harness / 4 points safety vest.........................................30
6.5 HPO_124 Loins support.................................................................................30
6.1 HPO_001 Led light...........................................................................................28
5.20 Under seat storage basket.............................................................................26
6.2 HPO_101 Thigh abducition belts...................................................................28
5.19 Leg cover.........................................................................................................26
6.3 HPO_138 Headrest with belt..........................................................................29

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CONTENTS
10. Maintenance and cleaning..................................................................................45
7.1. Preparaion of the patient.............................................................................37
11.1. Symbols.......................................................................................................47
8. Safety rules..............................................................................................................42
11. Labelling................................................................................................................47
6.19 HPO_509 Organizer bag...............................................................................36
7. The use of stroller....................................................................................................37
7.3. How to use vest.............................................................................................39
6.18 HPO_506 Carrier bag for the stroller..........................................................36
7.2. Preparaion of the stroller.............................................................................38
9. Terms of warranty...................................................................................................44
11.2. Example data plate.....................................................................................47
6.20 HPO_700 Waterproof HYDRO Upholstery.................................................36
6.17 HPO_448 Self-leveling tray...........................................................................35
6.8 HPO_161 Foot and ankle stabilizing sandals...............................................32
6.16 HPO_447 Winter muffs................................................................................35
6.14 HPO_415/441 Rear wheel covers / Front wheel covers.............................34
6.15 HPO_429 Soft footrest cover.......................................................................35
6.9 HPO_162 Dynamic ankle stabilizers (FP-22)...............................................32
6.11 HPO_409 Mosquito net................................................................................33
6.6 HPO_137 Reduction set consisting of additional seat...............................31
6.10 HPO_402 Umbrella.......................................................................................33
6.13 HPO_414 Tray plexiglas................................................................................34
6.12 HPO_411 Cup holder....................................................................................34
6.7 HPO_151/152 Depth reducing pad 3 cm / 5cm...........................................31

We are presenting new and improved special stroller HIPPO+™ which was
equipped with many interesting and useful solutions. It is still perfect stroller for
daily care with supreme positioning features.
Equipped in standard with swivel front wheels and reversible seat unit for your
child to face you or the world. Bigger adjustable canopy as well as leg cover
protect from wind, rain and sun and, more to the point, they enable rest
irrespective of weather conditions. Shock absorbers soften the vibration during
riding and 5-point safety belts connected with side supports provide your child
with correct position and safety.
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Reach standard and optional equipment help you customize the stroller for your
child’s needs. It is highly recommended for the youngest up to 2 years.
information but also guidelines regarding safe and effective use of the
If you have any questions or remarks, do not hesitate to contact with us:
product.
Before using the product, user is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with
user manual. Remember that complying with guidelines is highly important.
It assures safety and extends durability as well as aesthetics of the device.
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INTRODUCTION

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§use the stroller
§prepare the stroller before use
§maintain and clean the stroller
The instruction manual contains basic information necessary to
properly:
This user manual should be kept in an easily accessible place. The manual is
intended for people who look after disabled users, as well as for doctors and
physiotherapists handling the stroller. Before using the stroller for the first
time, the user (or caregiver) is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with the
user manual.
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1. THE PURPOSE OF USER MANUAL
2. INDICATIONS FOR USE
nDemyelinating disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis - SM).
nCerebral palsy – various types and forms.
nGenetic disorders.
nMeningocele.
nAfter head and spinal cord injuries and spine trauma with paralysis and
paresis.
nBrain and spinal cord injuries with lower limbs paralysis and weakness,
balance and motor coordination disorders with different etiology.
nDegeneration and neurological diseases.
nMuscles diseases with weakness and paralysis (dystrophy, myasthenia
gravis, myositis).
nOther condition connected with muscles weakness, paralysis and
musculoskeletal disorders.
The device is recommended for people in the following cases:

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3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STROLLER
3.1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
3. Swivel front wheels 360°
11. Adjustable headrest
10. 5 points safety belts
2. Rear pumped wheels with brake
4. Drive system with shock absorbers
6. Adjustable footrest with supporting belt
5. Under seat storage basket
1. Foldable frame with wheels and rear brake
7. Removable abduction block
8. Reclining backrest
9. Adjustable lateral supports
13. Detachable and reversible seat unit
15. Leg cover
12. Adjustable folding canopy
17. Rain cover
14. Adjustable push handle
16. Front rail
18. Bag
19. Reduction set consisting of
additional seat (size 1)
20. Lumbar pad (size 1)

Thigh abduction belts
Loins support
LED lights
Reduction set consisting of
additional seat
Umbrella
Tray Plexiglas
4 points safety vest
HPO_001 HPO_007
HPO_101 HPO_114
HPO_124 HPO_130 HPO_137
HPO_402
HPO_414
HPO_411
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3.2 ACCESSORIES
H Harness
Headrest with belt
HPO_138
Dynamic ankle stabilizers (FP-22)
HPO_162
HPO_151
HPO_152
HPO_151
Cup holder
Depth reducing pad 3 cm / 5 cm
HPO_411 HPO_415
HPO_409
HPO_161
Foot and ankle stabilizing
sandals
Mosquito net
Rear wheel covers

Carrier bag for the stroller
HPO_506
Organizer bag
HPO_509
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HPO_429
Soft footrest cover
HPO_442
Front wheel covers
HPO_447
Winter muffs
HPO_448
Self-leveling tray

Symbol Unit Size 1 Size 2
Aseat width [cm] 20**/ 31 34
seat depth [cm] 28 32
seat depth to the abduction block [cm] 18 22
backrest height [cm] 40*, 45 55
Cheadrest height [cm] 40-51**/44-54 55-64
E[cm]
backrest width 31 34
Ffootrests length [cm] 20**, 24**/16, 20 22, 26, 30
footer length [cm] 14 18,5
seat tilt angle [°] 10 10
backrest tilt angle [°] 90-140
footrests tilt angle [°] 90-180 90-180
maximum user weight [kg] 20 30
Measurement Size 1 Size 2
width [cm] 66 66
length [cm] 109 113
height [cm] 105 113
width after folding ** [cm] 66 66
length after folding [cm] 115 125
height after folding [cm] 56 56
weight [kg] 19,5 22
*Height cannot be the main parameter while choosing the product size.
**Measurement starts from narrowing pad.
90-140
X
Y
Z
[cm] 70-100 90-120
L
L1
W
Note: Approximate values, depending on the product configuration.
Note: In extreme positions of the handle, it may collide with the backrest when changing its angle. In such cases, the handle should be raised while
adjusting.
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4. SIZE TABLE
Measurement
indicative user height*
Note: Measurement tolerance range is +/- 1 cm / ½ in..
Unit

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5. HOW TO USE THE STROLLER
PRESS
Warning icon – appears in the manual when you need to take
special precautions.
Info icon – appears in the manual when you need to press the
button shown in the photo.
Info icon – appears in the manual when you need to read the
additional information.
KEY

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5.1.
The HIPPO+ stroller is delivered folded and must be unfolded before use.
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Make sure that the folding
mechanism of the stroller clicks
into the frame – you will hear a
characteristic 'CLICK' sound.
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UNFOLDING THE STROLLER
5.1.
Keep the user away when folding and unfolding the stroller as there is a
serious risk of injury.
CLICK

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Unfold the seat before putting it on the stroller frame by unscrewing the
knobs and removing the locking screws (fig. 7). Next, pull the seat up until the
brackets on both sides of the stroller are in one line (fig. 8). Put the screws
through the holes and tighten the knobs on both sides of the seat (fig. 9).
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CLICK

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While placing the seat on the frame, you should hear a characteristic 'CLICK'
sound. Also, make sure that the red buttons, used to disassemble the seat,
are unlocked. Pull the seat up before use in order to check if it has been
mounted correctly.
The seat can be put in the forward or rearward position.
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FOLDING THE STROLLER
5.2
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Removing the wheels reduces the
dimensions of the stroller after
folding.
PRESS
The folded frame of the stroller should be secured with special hooks.
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FRONT WHEELS
5.5
BREAK
5.3.
REAR WHEELS
5.4.
Removing the wheels is presented in chapter 5.2 FOLDING THE STROLLER,
page 15.
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wheels blocked.
Turn the knobs clockwise –
Blocking the drection of movement
Turn the knob anti-clockwise –
wheels unblocked.
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Removing the wheels is presented in chapter 5.2 FOLDING THE STROLLER,
page 15.

ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
5.6
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DRIVE SYSTEM WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS
5.6
The stroller is equipped with 2 settings of
the shock absorbers. You can choose the
COMFORT setting while driving on an
uneven terrain and the CITY setting for
level and flat surface. To change the
shock absorbers setting, use the lever on
the rear wheel.
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CITY VERSION COMFORT VERSION
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The setting of the backrest is adjusted gradually.

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FOOTREST
5.8.
A JUSTMENT THE ANGLE OF THE FOOTREST
5.8.1
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ADJUSTMENT THE LENGHT OF THE FOOTREST
5.8.2
You can set the footrest on two different
heights. To change the height of the
footrest, unscrew the knobs at the back
and remove the screws, adjust the height
of the footrest and tighten the screws.
ATTENTION! The footrest should
always be mounted with 4 screws.
If the knobs are difficult to unscrew, use
a Philips screwdriver. This may be
necessary especially before the first
height adjustment of the footrest.
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FOOTS BELTS
5.8.3
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SAFETY RAIL
5.9
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ABDUCTION BLOCK
5.10
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