Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro light Optima User manual

Enjoy mobility.
Bischoff & Bischoff
Instructions for Use
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Table of contents
1| Preliminary remark 4
1.1. Important safety information
1.2. Safety in vehicles
2| Indications / contraindications 9
3| Purpose 10
4| Declaration of conformity 10
5| Scope and checking of delivery 11
6| Overview of the wheelchair 13
7| Assembly and adjustments 15
7.1. Folding and unfolding
7.2. Legrests
7.3. Side parts
7.4. Armrests
7.5. Seat
7.6. Wheel base
7.7. Brakes
7.8. Backrest
7.9. Push handles
7.10. Wheels and tyres
7.11. Quick-release axles
7.12. Tip assist
8| Options 28
8.1. Horizontally adjustable legrests
9| Accessories 29
9.1. Tilt protection
9.2. Safety belt

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10| Driving 30
11| Technical data 32
12| Transport 34
12.1 Transporting the wheelchair
12.2 Seat in diabled vehicle
13| Storage and shipment 40
14| Information on Re-use 40
15| Repairs 41
16| Disposal 41
17| Appendices: 42
Care, hygiene and maintenance guidelines
Hygiene and risk evaluation
Maintenance plan
18| uarantee certificate 50

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1. reliminary remark
Dear user,
By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro light Optima
folding wheelchair, you are getting a top erman product
that sets new standards with its variability.
The Pyro light Optima Model 1321 offers convincing per-
formance with its high user weight with double cross-
brace and reinforced frame
These operating instructions are to help you become more
familiar with the operation and use of the wheelchair.

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1.1 Important safety infor-
mation
In order to avoid toppling and dangerous situations, you
should practice safe handling of your new wheelchair on a
flat and familiar surface. In such a case, an assisting per-
son is recommended.
• Prior to using the wheelchair, please check whether all
parts attached have been fastened properly.
• Never lift the wheelchair by parts that are not fixed
firmly (the armrests or legrests).
• Ensure that instantaneous/quick-release axles are posi-
tioned correctly in the axle holders, as otherwise there
is a danger of injury.
• Please note that the danger of tipping is increased by
shifts in weight (e.g. strong upper body movements or
overcoming obstacles).
• Steps and larger obstacles may only be crossed with the
help of at least two assisting persons. For this, use lif-
ting points 1 and 2 (see overview of the wheelchair). If
equipment such as ramps, lifts or step climbing aids are
available, these should be used.
• When using on a downward incline, it must be noted
that a danger of tipping exists from 12% (7°). It is
recommended to use tilt protection.
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• Avoid running against obstacles (steps, kerbs) without
braking or moving down steps.
• Avoid using on uneven, loose surfaces.
• An assisting person should be used if going over
obstacles (steps etc.). Use the tip assist (see overview of
wheelchair) to tip the wheelchair appropriately.
• When getting into or out of the wheelchair, apply both
locking brakes.
• Ensure a sufficient profile depth of your tyres.
• Observe the road traffic regulations when on the road.
• The passive lighting (reflectors) of your wheelchair must
always be visible to other road users.
• The locking brake must not be used for braking when
the wheelchair is moving.
• When braking at fast speeds or on long downward slo-
pes when using the push rims, fingers and hand surfa-
ces become hot. Caution! Danger of burning!
• We recommend that leather gloves are used for use out-
doors. These increase grip and protect fingers and
hands from dirt and injury at the same time.
• Please note that padded parts can become hot in direct
sunlight and lead to skin injury on contact. Therefore,
cover these parts or protect the wheelchair from direct
sunlight.

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• When transferring between wheelchair and bed,
always ensure that:
- both locking brakes are applied
- the side part on the side for getting in/out is swung
backwards.
- the foot plates (for getting in/out) are folded
upwards, swing inwards/outwards or are removed.
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1.2 Safety in vehicles
Please note that the wheelchair may not be used as sea-
ting accommodation in any vehicle. The user must transfer
from the wheelchair to a vehicle seat.
The wheelchair must be secured against slipping by
means of belt straps.

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2. Indication /
Contraindication
Inability to walk or severe walking disability as a
result of:
• paralysis
• loss of limbs
• meromelia/limb deformation
• joint contractures/joint damage
• other ailments
The supply with strengthened wheelchairs is indicated if
the body weight of the disabled person is 125 kg and
more and a standard wheelchair no longer offers the
required safety.
Use of the wheelchair is not suited for:
• perception disorders
• severe disturbances of equilibrium
• loss of limbs on both arms
• contractures/damage to joints on both arms
• inability to sit
• reduced or insufficient eyesight
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3. urpose
The wheelchair is produced solely for increasing mobility
and for the transport of people with impaired mobility in
accordance with the above-mentioned indications.
To note:
We are only able to issue a guarantee if the product is
used in accordance with the specified conditions and for
the specified purpose.
4. Declaration of
conformity
As manufacturer of the product, B&B declares that the
„Pyro light Optima model 1331“ & „Pyro light Optima
model 1321“ wheelchairs fully complies with the require-
ments of the 93/42/EEC directive.

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5. Scope of delivery and
checking the delivery
The scope of delivery in the special carton includes:
• 1 wheelchair, folded
• 1 air pump (only for pneumatic tyres)
• 1 operating instructions
• 1 set of tools (3 Allen keys wrench size 3, 4, 6, 1 cros-
shead screwdriver, 2 ring spanners wrench size 10, 13)
All B+B wheelchairs are subjected to a proper final in-
house inspection and provided with the CE mark.
The B+B wheelchairs are supplied folded in a special car-
ton. Supply, assembly and instruction in use of the
wheelchair is carried out by the qualified medical supplies
retailer.
If delivered by rail or a forwarding agent, the product is to
be checked with regard to transportation damage at once
in the presence of the shipper.
If there is any damage, not the following: •Record the
facts
•Produce a statement of assignment. All claims from the
damage are assigned to the shipper.
•Return of the record of the facts, the consignment note
and the statement of assignment to B+B.
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In the case of transport damage...
1. Leave the goods and packaging unchanged and do not
use the goods.
2. Register the damage in writing with the transport com-
pany as shown below.
3. Then contact our customer service (+49 (0)700/6000
7070)
4. To register claims for compensation with the transport
insurance, representatives of the transport company
making the delivery must be informed about the dama-
ge in good time.
Damage or loss visible externally must be recorded on the
accompanying paperwork by the deliverer before accep-
ting the consignment.
Hidden damage only visible after unpacking must be advi-
sed to the transport company immediately in writing.
Certain time limits must be adhered to:
• Parcel services and post within 24 hours
• Rail within 7 days
• Shippers within 4 days after receipt of the consignment.

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Backrest cover
Armrest cushion
Combined side part
Seat cover
Side part lock
Locking brake knee lever
Lifting point 1
Steering wheel axle
Legrest
Steering wheel
Foot plate
6. Overview of the
wheelchair
To make the use of your B+B wheelchair as simple as pos-
sible, we have provided detailed illustrations for the writ-
ten instructions.
The following illustrations should help to identify the
names and interaction of the individual elements. (see Fig.
1a and 1b)
Please note the text passages that are identified
specially with.
Fig . 1a: Pyro light Optima model 1331
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Fig . 1b: Pyro light Optima 1331
Hand push handles
B+B logo
Side part
Drive wheel
Lifting point 2
Tip assist
Push rim
Fig . 1c: Pyro light Optima model 1321
Wide seat
Double cross-brace
Footrest extension

7. Assembly/Adjustments
7.1. Folding and unfolding
Delivery
Your new B+B wheelchair is delivered fully assembled and
folded in an original B+B carton.
To prevent damage during transport, attachable mounting
parts are delivered separately. (Fig. 2)
Unfolding
Position your wheelchair next to you. Tip it towards you
until the load is taken off one driving wheel (Fig. 3). Now
press with the flat of the hand against the seat tube nea-
rest you to unfold the wheelchair (Fig. 4).
When unfolding, please ensure that your fingers
remain on the seat belt. There is otherwise a
danger of jamming!
Folding
Position your B+B wheelchair next to you. Tip it by pulling
the backrest to you until the weight is taken off the oppo-
site driving wheel.
At the same time, pull the seat cover upwards until the
chair is completely folded (Fig. 5).
To prevent injuries, do not hold the wheelchair
by the armrest while tilting. If legrests are fitted,
the foot plates should first be folded up.
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Fig . 2
Fig . 3
Fig . 4
Fig . 5
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7.2. Legrests
7.2.1 Legrests with foot plate
Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached.
The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards.
7.2.2 Attaching legrests
• Hold the legrests on the upper part such that this part
points outwards. Operate the handle for the quick-relea-
se axle and push the legrests with the guide profile into
the hole in the frame (Fig. 6).
• Now the legrest is simply folded forwards and locks
automatically into place.
Before moving off, check for firm attachment of
the legrests!
7.2.3 Removing the legrests
To transport your wheelchair as compact as possible, you
can completely remove the legrests and foot plates
(Fig. 7).
• Pull the handle, thus opening the locking device.
• Swing the legrest 90° outwards and pull it upwards.
Fig . 6
Fig . 7

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7.2.4 Swinging away the legrests
To make it as easy as possible to get into and out of your
B+B folding wheelchair, you can easily swing the legrests
outwards or inwards if needed without having to remove
them (Fig. 8).
• Pull the handle. This opens the locking device.
• Now you can swing the legrests outwards or inwards.
• If necessary, fold the foot plates upwards first.
To return to the original position, simply swing the legrest
forwards until it locks into place.
When standing up from the wheelchair, under no
circumstances stand on the foot plates!
7.2.5 Setting the legrest length
The length of the legrests can be adjusted in 5 20 mm
steps up to a total of 80 mm.
• To do so, remove the Allen bolt (4 mm) and set the
legrest as required (Fig. 9)
7.2.6 Angle-adjustable foot plates
The angle of the foot plates can be adjusted:
• Unscrew the Allen bolt and adjust the foot plate to the
required position by rotating the toothed ring.
• Retighten the Allen bolt
Fig . 8
Fig . 9
80 mm
Fig . 10
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7.2.7 Width of the foot plates
You can adjust the width of the foot plates to meet your
needs.
• Loosen the fastening screw on the foot plate, then you
can adjust the foot plate to a narrower or wider setting
(105mm to 155mm).
• Then secure the foot plate by firmly tightening the
fastening screw.
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7.3. Side part
In order to be able to get in and out more easily, both side
parts and the arm rests can be swung backwards. Operate
the locking lever using light finger pressure (Fig. 12) and
swing the side part backwards at the same time (Fig. 13).
Do not use the side parts to carry the wheelchair!
To lock the side part, first swing it forwards and allow it to
click into place with light pressure on the armrest
When moving the side parts, ensure that no items
of clothing or other items can become jammed.
Before use, check for firm attachment of the side
parts!
Fig . 12
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7.3.1 Removing the side parts
For ease of getting into or out of the wheelchair, removing
a side part can be helpful. To do this, loosen the front
locking lever as described previously. You can then loosen
the back lock by pulling on the lever. Now you can simply
remove the side part. Re-assembly is then carried out in
reverse order.
7.4. Armrests
7.4.1 Height of the armrests
It is easy to adjust the height of the armrests. Operate the
knob for adjusting the height on the side part and pull
the armrest upwards or downwards. When you let go of
the knob, the armrest automatically locks into position.
7.4.2 osition of the armrests
You can shift the armrests further forwards or backwards. To
do this you operate the knob located at the side of the arm-
rest and pull this towards the front or the back. When you let
go of the knob, the armrest automatically locks into position.
7.5. Seat
7.5.1 Seat depth
The seat depth can be adjusted in five steps. This allows the
depth to be changed by up to ten centimetres.
First remove the side part bracket and the backrest bracket
by loosening the fastening screws (see Fig. 17).
Fig . 15
Fig . 16
Fig . 14
Fig . 17
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Fig . 20
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Caution. Danger of tipping! If you adjust the dri-
ving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards,
the danger of tipping is increased significantly.
Anti-tilt rollers or an extended wheelbase are
then necessary. Check the settings first with a
helper. Only use settings that you feel safe with.
Afterwards, remove the Allen bolts at the back on the seat
cover (see Fig. 18). Pull the adapter out to the required positi-
on and then retighten the bolt. Then pull back the rear part
of the seat cover and connect this again with the front seat
cover using the Velcro tape (see Fig. 19). Reattach the
backrest to the wheelchair frame. Position it as close as possi-
ble to the seat. Afterwards, mount the bracket so that the
side parts click into place correctly.
Aus Sicherheitsgründen sollten Sie bei den hinteren
Einstellungen der Rückenlehne den Radstand mög-
lichst groß wählen oder eine Radstandverlängerung
benutzen.
7.5.2 Seat height
In only a few steps you can adjust the seat height to suit
your needs.
1. Drive wheel height
Take off the drive wheel (see 7.11) to make it easier. To adjust
the height of the drive wheel and, consequently, to raise or
lower the height of the whole wheelchair, you first have to
remove the drive wheel brackets. You can loosen the
fastening nuts of the axle bracket with a spanner (see fig.
20).
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