Bischoff & Bischoff Revolution User manual

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Bischoff & Bischoff
Instruction manual
Revolution

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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. Anti tipping wheels
2.4. Set of tyres
2.5. Obstacles
2.6. Ascending slopes & downward slopes
2.7. Safety in vehicles
2.8. Using public paths and streets
2.9. Purpose
2.10. Indications
2.11. Contraindication
2.12. Responsibility
2.13. Conformity declaration
3| Product and delivery overview 11
3.1. Delivery check
3.2. Scope of delivery
4| andling/Use of the wheelchair 13
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. Footrests (R1)
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4.7. Legrests with foot plates (R2)
4.8. Armrest (optional)
4.9. Dress guard
4.10. Back rest cover
4.11. Push handle
4.12. andbrake
4.13. Balance point, seat angle, and seat height
4.14. Front wheel- steering axle
4.15. Wheel camber
4.16. Tipping aid
4.17. Anti tipping rolls optional
4.18. Seat width, seat depth, back height
4.19. Lap belt (optional)
5| Technical Data 28
6| Maintenance instructions for the user 30
6.1. Cleaning
6.2. Wheelchair check by the user
7| Repair instructions and maintenance instruction 32
8| Disposal 33
9| Passing on / transmission of the wheelchair 33
10| Maintenance 33
11| Guarantee 34
12| Guarantee — Certificate 35
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1. Preliminary Remark
Dear user,
You have chosen a quality wheelchair by Bischoff & Bischoff.
We thank you for your trust.
The wheelchair was designed in a way to offer you many
advantages and has considered all your needs. Due to its
various adjustment features the Revolution wheelchair
can be adjusted to body sizes of the users in seat width,
seat height, seat depth or back height.
The Revolution wheelchair can be used by active users
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 part of your wheelchair.
Keep the operating instruction book ready to hand and
when you pass on your wheelchair to someone else give it
to him or her.
Repairs and adjustments require a special technical edu-
cation and therefore can be carried out only by specialists
which were authorised by Bischoff & Bischoff.
You have chosen a quality wheelchair by Bischoff &
Bischoff. Thank you for your trust.

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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.
1.1 signs & symbols
2. Important safety
measures
2.1. General safety
measures
Before you start using your wheelchair please make sure
that all parts are well secured.In order to avoid any falls
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 attention or
physical and mental perceptive faculty.

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Please observe that by shifting the balance through body
movements or by loading the wheelchair, the risk of tip-
ping over can be increased.Please observe that the up-
holstered parts which have directly been in contact with
sunrays are heated and can cause injuries on 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 fin-
ger. Look at the chapter referring to unfolding your
wheelchair.
Depended on the construction the distance bet-
ween the frame, the seat pipe and the side parts
as well as between the armrest does not fulfil
the security requirements. There is a danger of
trapping your fingers. In order to avoid any acci-
dents do not touch these parts.

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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. Brakes
2.3. Anti tipping wheels
(optional)
The anti tipping wheels prevent the wheelchair to tip 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. yres
Always observe that the profile depth of your tyre is satis-
factory (> 1 mm). If the profile 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 bumping down from higher levels.
2.5. Obstacles
2.6. Ascending slopes
and downward slopes
Please do always consider that on extreme adjustments
of your drive wheel your wheelchair may tip over back-
wards at just a slight slope. Use your wheelchair with
extreme adjustments only accompanied by another per-
son. The stability of your wheelchair can be improved by
shifting the drive wheel backwardly (also look at wheel-
base extension)

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2.7. Safety in vehicles
We have to point out that wheelchairs can not be used
as a sitting accommodation in any vehicle. The user of a
wheelchair has to take a seat in the vehicle and must not
stay in the wheelchair.
2.8. Using public roads
and streets
The wheelchair was designed to use it indoors and out-
doors. When using it in the road traffic you have to obey
to the Road traffic regulations.
2.9. 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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2.10. Indications
Walking disability or distinct walking impairment due to:
• paralysis
• extremity loss
• extremity defect/deformation
• joint stiffness/damage (not on both arms)
• Other diseases
2.11. Contraindications
• It is improper to use the wheelchair if there is
• a perception disorder/ perceptual disturbance
• a disturbance of equilibrium
• extremity loss on both arms
• joint stiffness/damage on both arms
• sitting incompetence
• reduced or insufficient eyesight

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2.12. 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 to all the
operating instructions.
2.13. Declaration of
Conformity
The producer Bischoff & Bischoff certifies in its role as
the producer its sole responsibility that the wheelchair
Revolution corresponds to the 93/42 EWG directive.

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3. Product and delivery
overview
3.1. Delivery check
The wheelchair Revolution is delivered in a cardboard and
is ready for use. After unpacking it keep the cardboard if
it is 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.
The wheelchair Revolution is delivered adjusted.
Adjustments can be only carried out by authorised people
who follow the assembly instructions.
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seat width/seat depth/ back height 40/38/30 cm
seat height at the front side/back 51/ 48 cm
dress guard assembled/mounted
camber 1 °
When dispatching the wheelchair by train or carriage it
has to be checked immediately after arrival in the deliver-
yman’s presence to see whether some damage occurred
during the transport. In the case that there has been some
damage immediately contact our customer service
(Tel: + 49 7248 9209-2).
Check the content for completeness and intactness. If
there are irregularities and damages do not hesitate to
call our customer service (Tel: + 49 7248 9209-2).

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3.2. Scope of delivery
The content consists of the following main components:
preassembled wheelchair see factory setting
1 footrest seat width 32 to 36 cm
1 footrest seat width 38 to 46 cm
1 seatbelt for seat depths 42 to 46 cm
1 calf belt
1 instruction manual
2 wheel lock
1 pair of push handles
push handles
wheel lock
foot rest
Fig. 1 Revolution R1

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The content consists of the following main components:
preassembled wheelchair see factory setting
2 removable footrest for seat width 36 to 44 cm (assemb-
led), for seat width 46 to 54 cm (attached)
1 calf belt
1 instruction manual
2 elbow lever brake
1 pair of push handles
push handles
wheel lock
foot rest
Fig. 2 Revolution R2

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• To unfold your wheelchair after unpacking it, stand
on the side of it.
• 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 braces 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.
• Now you can sit on your wheelchair.
• Flap down the foot rest.
Fig. 3
4. Use of the wheelchair
4.1. Setting up the
wheelchair
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

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4.2. Folding the
wheelchair
To fold your wheelchair together first elevate the footrest.
• 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. 6
Fig. 7
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4.3. Getting on and off
from the wheelchair from
the side
• Put the wheelchair as close as possible next to
the present or future seating surface/seat.
• If you want to change seats from another wheelchair
or undercarriage, first make sure to use the hand brakes
• Secure the Revolution wheelchair to avoid unwanted
moving by using the brake lever on the left and right
side of your wheelchair.
• The padded armrest should not be assembled for that.
• Swing the footrest upwards.
• Slip at the side to the other seat.
• Make sure you sit as back in your seat as you can.
• Finally swing back the footrest in the initial position.

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4.4. Getting on and off the
wheelchair from the front
First swing the footrest up
Put the Revolution 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.
Now slip by turning your body on the seating surface.
Finally you swing the footrest again in the initial position.
Never climb on the footrest!
Danger of tipping over!
4.5. How to surmount
stairs and steps
• The helpers must only take hold of firmly mounted
frame sections. (see lifting points)
• While ascending the stairs the helper behind the
wheelchair pulls the wheelchair with the push handles
over the stairs
• The helper who is at the bottom takes hold of the front
frame pipes and stabilises the position. As he is doing
so pushes the rear wheels of the wheelchair on the
steps.
If there are high stairs or stairs with more than
3 steps 2 people must help carry the wheelchair.

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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 the wheelchair and
holds it in the right position. The wheelchair should
roll step by step down the stairs
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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.
Fig. 12
4.6. Footrests (R1)
• The footrest is 8 times adjustable in 1, 5 cm gradation
to the lower leg length.
• The angle of the footrest is adjustable in 10 gradations
for ± 25 °. ( Follow the assembly instructions)
• When getting on or off the wheelchair the footrest must
be tilt up at the side.

4.7. Legrests with foot
plates (R2)
Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached.
The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards.
Attaching legrests
• old the legrests on the upper part such that this part
points outwards
• Operate the handle for the quick-release axle and push
the legrests with the guide profile into the hole in the
frame (Fig.13).
• 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
(Fig. 14).
• Pull the handle, thus opening the locking device
(Fig. 13).
• Swing the legrest 90° outwards and pull it upwards.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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