Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro start User manual

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Bischoff & Bischoff
Instru tion manual
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Content
1| Introductory remark 4
1.1. Signs and symbols
2| Important safety measures 6
2.1. General safety measures
2.2. Brakes
2.3. Tyres
2.4. Obstacles
2.5. Ascending slopes and downward slopes
2.6. Safety in vehicles
2.7. Purpose
2.8. Indication
2.9. Indikationen
2.10. Contraindication
2.11. Responsibility
2.12. Conformity declaration
3| Product and delivery overview 13
3.1. Delivery check
3.2. Scope of delivery
4| Use of the wheelchair 15
4.1. Setting up of the wheelchair
4.2. Folding the wheelchair
4.3. Getting on and off the wheelchair from the side
4.4. Getting on and off the wheelchair
from the front side
4.5. ow to surmount stairs and high steps
4.6. Foot plates
4.7. Leg supports
4.8. Tipping aid

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4.9. Side parts
4.10. andbrakes
4.11. Seat height
4.12. Drum brakes (optional)
4.13. Anti tipping rolls
4.14. Lap belt (optional)
5| Technical data 27
6| Transport 28
6.1. Transporting the wheelchair
6.2. Seat in disabled
7| Maintenance instructions for the user 34
7.1. Cleaning
7.2. Wheelchair check by the user
8| Repair instructions and maintenance instructions 36
9| Disposal 37
10| Passing on the wheelchair 37
11| Maintenance 37
12| Guarantee 38
13| Guarantee-Certificate 39
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1. Introductory rem rk
Dear User,
You have chosen a high quality wheelchair by Bischoff &
Bischoff. We thank you for your trust in our product.
The wheelchair was designed in such a way to offer you
many advantages and to meet all your needs. Due to its
various adjustment features the Pyro start wheelchair can
be adjusted in seat height, seat angle and lower leg
length to your individual body seizes.
The Pyro start wheelchair can be used both indoors and
outdoors.
Before you start using your new wheelchair for the first
time, make sure you read the operating instructions
carefully. It is a very important and necessary part of your
wheelchair. Keep the operating instructions ready at hand
and when you pass on your wheelchair to someone else
please ensure to pass on the instructions.
Repairs and adjustments require a special technical know-
ledge and therefore can be carried out only by specialists
which are authorised by Bischoff & Bischoff.

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1.1. Signs & symbols
You have chosen a high quality wheelchair by Bischoff
& Bischoff. Thank you for your trust in our product.
Attention! This sign is used for very important
parts concerning your safety. Please look at the
operating instructions.
Important! Indicates very useful information on
the respective matter.

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Before you start using your wheelchair please make sure
that all parts are well secured.
In order to avoid any accidents and dangerous situations
practice using your wheelchair on flat and clear ground. It
is recommended to have a companion in this case.
The wheelchair must not be misused to transport more
than one person or to carry any loads. Pay attention to its
purpose.
Never use the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs which affect your concentration or physical
and mental perceptive faculty.
Please observe that by shifting the balance through body
movements or by loading the wheelchair, the risk of
tipping over can be increased.
Please observe that the upholstered parts which have
directly been in contact with sunrays are heated and can
cause injuries to your skin. Therefore you should cover
these parts or keep your wheelchair out of the reach of
sunrays.
For rides outdoors you should wear leather gloves. They
increase your grip and at the same time protect your
hands from dirt and injuries.
Be careful when setting up your wheelchair and pay atten-
tion to your fingers. There is a danger of trapping your
finger. Look at the chapter referring to unfolding your
wheelchair.
2. Import nt s fety
me sure
2.1. Gener l s fety
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The brakes which work directly on the tyres can be used
just as handbrakes, i.e. they should only be used when the
wheelchair is in standing position and not to lower its
speed.
When braking down on fast rides or on long slopes using
the grab wheels your fingers and palms get hot.
Attention! Danger of burning!
2.2. Br kes
2.3. Anti tipping wheels
(option l)
The anti tipping wheels prevent the wheelchair tipping
over. Please observe that driving with anti tipping wheels
on areas with stairs, hydraulic ramps and ramps is limited.
Make sure there is enough space above, below and on
both sides.
2.4. Tyres
Always observe that the tread depth of your tyre is satis-
factory (> 1 mm). If the tread depth is insufficient, it is no
longer possible to assure safe performance of your
wheelchair.

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To surmount obstacles (e.g. kerbstones, steps, etc.)
please always use loading ramps.
Avoid driving against obstacles without braking or bum-
ping down from a higher level.
2.5. Obst cles
2.6. Ascending slopes &
downw rd slopes
Please do always consider that on extreme adjustments of
your drive wheel your wheelchair may tip over backwards
at just a slight slope. Use your wheelchair with extreme
adjustments only accompanied by another person. Also
use the anti tipping rolls to avoid tipping over backwardly.

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2.7. Using public ro ds
& streets
The wheelchair was designed to be used both indoors
and outdoors. When using it in the road, road traffic regu-
lations must be obeyed.

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2.8. Purpose
The wheelchair was exclusively designed to increase mobi-
lity and transport of people who have a walking disability
according to the mentioned indications.
The maximum weight capacity is 125 kg.

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2.9. Indic tions
Walking disability or distinct walking impairment due to:
• paralysis
• extremity loss
• extremity defect/deformation
• joint stiffness/damage (not on both arms)
• Other diseases.
2.10. Contr indic tions
It is improper to use the wheelchair if there is
• a perception disorder/ perceptual disturbance
• a disturbance of balance
• extremity loss on both arms
• joint stiffness/damage on both arms
• Sitting incompetence
• Reduced or insufficient eyesight

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2.11. Responsibility
We can only ensure safety if the product is used under the
given conditions and for the mentioned purposes.
Changes, enlargements, repairs and maintenance jobs can
be carried out only by authorised people. When using the
wheelchair you must obey all operating instructions.
2.12. Decl r tion of
conformity
The producer Bischoff & Bischoff certifies in its role as the
producer its sole responsibility that the wheelchair Pyro
start corresponds to the 93/42 EWG directive.

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3. Product &
delivery overview
3.1. Delivery check
The wheelchair Pyro start is delivered in a cardboard pack-
aging and is ready for use. After unpacking please retain
the cardboard packaging if possible. You may need it later
for storage or for the return of the wheelchair.
The delivery and the introduction to the wheelchair are
carried out by qualified and authorised medical compa-
nies.
When dispatching the wheelchair by train or carriage it
has to be checked immediately after arrival in the delivery
person’s presence in order to confirm the safe delivery of
the product. In the unlikely case that there has been some
damage immediately contact our customer service number:
(+ 49 (0)700/6000 7070).
Check the content for completeness and intactness. If
there are irregularities or damages do not hesitate to call
our customer service number. (+ 49 (0)700/6000 7070).

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3.2. Scope of delivery
Der Inhalt besteht aus folgenden auptkomponenten:
• preassembled wheelchair
• 1 pair of leg support
• 1 calf belt
• 1 booklet of operating instructions
• 1 pneumatic pump (only with pneumatic wheels)
• 1 set of tools
Push handles
Armrest
Side part
Leg support
Elbow lever brake
Full-floating axle
Calf belt
Foot plates
Steering wheel
Fig. 1

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In order to unfold your wheelchair after having unpacked
it, take a place next to the wheelchair.
• Seize the armrest or the seat pipe with one hand on one
side of the wheelchair and tilt it towards yourself.
• Push with your other hand the cross brace apart until
the seat pipe is completely set in the plastic holder.
• The seat cushion must be completely spread out.
• Use the handbrake on the left and on the right of the
driving wheels.
• ook in the leg support
• Now you can sit on your wheelchair.
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4. Use of the wheelch ir
4.1. Setting up the
wheelch ir
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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4.2. Folding
the wheelch ir
In order to fold your wheelchair, first elevate the footplates.
• Stand next to the wheelchair.
• Take hold of the seat cushion at the front and back and
pull it up. In order to load the wheelchair into your car
you can remove the rear wheels gently over the full
floating axle.
Danger of trapping your finger!
Be careful not to grasp the seat pipe
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

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4.3. Getting on & off the
wheelch ir from the side
• Put the wheelchair as close as possible next to the
present or future seating surface.
• If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or
undercarriage first make sure to use the hand brakes
• Secure the Pyro Start wheelchair to avoid unwanted
moving by using the brake lever on the left and right
side of your wheelchair.
• Swing the padded armrest backwards.
• Fold the foot plates on the side or remove the leg
supports.
• Slip at the side to the other seat.
• Make sure you sit as far back in your seat As possible
• Finally place the leg support back in the initial position

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4.4. Getting on & off the
wheelch ir from the
frontside
• First swing the foot plates up or remove the leg support.
• Put the Pyro start wheelchair as close as possible to the
future sitting accommodation in frontal position.
• If you want to change seats from another wheelchair or
undercarriage, first make sure to use the hand brakes to
secure it.
• Now slip by turning your body on the seating surface.
• Finally you place the foot support back in its initial
position.
Never climb on the foot plates!
Danger of tipping over!
4.5. How to surmount
st irs & high steps
• The helpers must only take hold of firmly mounted
frame sections. (picture 8 and 9)
• While ascending stairs the helper behind the wheelchair
pulls the wheelchair over the step holding it on the
fastened grips.
• The helper who is at the bottom/below takes hold of
the front frame pipes and stabilises the position. While
he is doing so he pushes the rear wheels of the
wheelchair against the steps.
If the stairs are high and if there are stairs with
more than 3 steps, 2 people must carry the wheelchair.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

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• When descending the stairs the helper who is below,
brakes by pressing the wheelchair straight onto the
steps. The helper who is above takes hold of the
wheelchair at the push handles, secures it and holds it
in the right position. The wheelchair should roll step by
step down the stairs.
Fig. 10
The holding points for transportation of the
wheelchair are exclusively the frames and the
push handles. The armrests mustn’t be used for
lifting the wheelchair under no circumstances.
4.6. Foot pl tes
• The length of the leg support can be directly adjusted
for 12 cm.
• To do this you have to undo the socket-head cap screw (SW
5)
• Adjust the leg support height according to your choice.
• To get on and off the wheelchair you have to tip up the
footplates on the side
Attention!
The maximum extension length is marked.

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4.7. Leg support
• To make it easy for you to get on and off the wheelchair
you can fold up the foot plates or swing the leg
supports outwardly or pivot them upwardly and take
them off.
• To swing the leg supports outwardly open the
locking device. (picture 11)
• Being in the “outward position” the leg support
can be taken off completely. (picture 12)
• To assemble the leg supports proceed in reverse order.
• Swing the leg supports back to the front position
until they snap in clearly audible.
4.8. Tipping id
• Thanks to the tipping aid the accompanying person can
tip your wheelchair much easier to for example cross
over a step.
• To do it you have to press down a lever with your foot.
You keep your balance by holding the push handles.
• The tipping aid juts out on the left and right side of the
frame and is equipped with rubber profiles to grip well.
• There is also the option to assemble anti tipping
rolls instead of the rubber profiles.
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