Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro Light 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
2| Indications 8
3| Purpose 9
4| Declaration of conformity 10
5| Scope of delivery and checking the delivery 11
6| Overview of the wheelchair 13
7| Assembly/Adjustments 15
7.1. olding and unfolding
7.2. Legrests
7.3. Side parts
7.4. Seat/Seat height adjustment
7.5. Brake
7.6. Wheels and tyres
7.7. Quick-release axles
8| Options 23
8.1. Horizontally adjustable leg legrest
8.2. Drum brake
8.3. Height-adjustable side parts
8.4. Height-adjustable push handles
9| Accessories 25
9.1. Tilt protection
9.2. Activity tray
9.3. Safety belt

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10| Driving 26
11| Technical data 28
12| Transport 30
12.1 Transporting the wheelchair
12.2 Seat in disabled vehicle
13| Storage/Shipment 36
14| Repair 36
15| Disposal 37
16| Appendices: 38
Care, hygiene and maintenance guidelines
Hygiene + risk evaluation
Maintenance plan
17| Guarantee certificate 46

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1. Preliminary remark
Dear user,
By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff folding wheelchair
from the Pyro Light Series, you are getting a top German
product that sets new standards with its variability.
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). The critical obstacle height is 23
mm.
• Steps and larger obstacles may only be crossed with the
help of at least two assisting persons. or 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 8% (5°). It is
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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.

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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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2. Indications
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 90 kg and more
and a standard wheelchair no longer offers the required
safety.

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3. Purpose
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.
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4. Declaration of conformi-
ty
B+B declares as manufacturer of the product that the
"Pyro Light" and "Pyro Light XL" wheelchairs fully comply
with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC.

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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
oot plate
6. verview 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 ig.
1a and 1b)
Please note the text passages that are identified
specially with.
ig. 1a
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ig. 1b
Hand push handles
B+B logo
Side part
Drive wheel
External reflectors
Lifting point 2
Tip assist
Push rim

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. ( ig. 2)
Unfolding
Position your wheelchair next to you. Tip it towards you
until the load is taken off one driving wheel ( ig. 3). Now
press with the flat of the hand against the seat tube nea-
rest you to unfold the wheelchair ( ig. 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 ( ig. 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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ig. 2
ig. 3
ig. 4
ig. 5
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7.2. Legrests
Legrests with foot plate
Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached.
The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards.
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 ( ig. 6).
• Now the legrest is simply folded forwards and locks
automatically into place.
Before moving off, check for firm attachment of
the legrests!
Removing the legrests
To transport your wheelchair as compact as possible, you
can completely remove the legrests and foot plates
( ig. 7).
• Pull the handle, thus opening the locking device.
• Swing the legrest 90° outwards and pull it upwards.
ig. 6
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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 ( ig. 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!
Setting the legrest length
The length of the legrests can be adjusted in 4 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 ( ig. 9)
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
ig. 8
ig. 9
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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 ( ig. 10) and
swing the side part backwards at the same time ( ig. 11).
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 arm-
rest
( ig. 12).
When moving the side parts, ensure that no
items of clothing or other items can become jam-
med. Before use, check for firm attachment of the
side parts!
Combined side parts (only Pyro
Light)
The height of the armrest cushions can be adjusted in 6
steps by 70 mm. To do so, press the button and hold while
adjusting the height of the armrest ( ig. 13).
The armrest can be adjusted to two lengths (desk/full). To
do so, press the button on the side of the armrest cushion
and hold while adjusting the angled part to the desk or
full position ( ig. 14/15). The armrest locks into position
automatically on releasing the button.
7.4. Seat
Seat depth adjustment
You can adjust the seat depth of your wheelchair from 42
cm to 44 cm (Pyro Light) and from 44 cm to 46 cm (Pyro
Light XL) .
ig. 10
ig. 11
ig. 12
ig. 13
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• If you remove the screws for the seat cover with a scr-
ewdriver, you can move the seat tubes 2 cm forwards
( ig. 16).
• After you have set the required seat depth, retighten
the screws ( ig.17).
Always ensure that the screws are firmly
tightened!
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Seat height adjustment
See table "Changing seat height" on page 26
7.5. Brake
perating the knee lever locking
brake (compact brake)
To lock the brake, simply push the brake lever forwards
until it locks ( ig. 18). To release the locking brake, simply
pull the brake lever backwards ( ig. 18).
Adjusting the knee lever locking
brake (compact brake)
If you notice that the braking effect is no longer sufficient
or is uneven, proceed as follows:
• With pneumatic tyres, first check the tyre pressure. It
must be 300 - 400 kPa (3-4 bar - not necessary for pun-
cture-free tyres).
• Check the tyre profile depth. At the same time, check
for even wear of the tyres. If the profile depth in the
middle of the tread is <1mm, the tyres must be changed
by a specialist retailer.
ig. 14
ig. 15
ig. 16
ig. 17
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To ensure optimum braking function, the pneu-
matic tyres must take pressures of 300 - 400 kPa
(3-4 bar)! Not adhering to the required tyre pres-
sure can lead to loss of braking efficiency!
The compact brakes only operate on one driving
wheel each!
Ensure that both drive wheels have the same tyre
pressure with pneumatic tyres to achieve good
directional stability!
After completion of the setting process, retighten
the loosened bolts and test the brakes!
In general!
As the brakes are one of the most important items of
safety equipment on your wheelchair, the wish for a servi-
ce braking system for the accompanying person can be
fulfilled with the optional drum brake. As well as its use
as a locking brake for the wheelchair, the drum brake can
be used for braking while moving.
As the drum brake uses a brake shoe that is not applied
to the tyres but to the brake drum in the wheel hub, this
braking system is largely independent of the tyre state
(air pressure) and thus significantly safer. (Drum brake:
see options)
ig. 18
ig. 19
ig. 20
• Now check the adjustment of the brake. This must be
set such that the gap between the tyre tread and the
braking bolt with the brake open is 15 mm ( ig.19). The
braking bolt must be horizontal, i.e. parallel to the gro-
und surface.
• After unscrewing the two rounded head bolts with 5
mm Allen head on the brake mounting ( ig. 20), you
can position the brake correctly.