Bischoff & Bischoff S-VR User manual

Enjoy mobility.
S-V / S-Care
Bischoff & Bischoff
Instru tion manual

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Preface
Dear user,
with the purchase of your Bischoff & Bischoff S-VR and
S-Care multifunctional wheelchair you are now the owner
of a top-quality German product that sets new standards
with its range of adjustments. This instruction manual
will familiarise you with the operation and use of your
wheelchair.
Please read the manual completely before using your
wheelchair for the first time.

Contents
1| Important safety instructions 4
2| Indications 6
3| Purpose 6
4| Declaration of Conformity 6
5| Delivery and checking the contents of the package 7
6| Overview of wheelchair 9
7| Assembly and adjustments 11
7.1. Leg rests
7.2. Side sections
7.3. Back rest
7.4. Wheels and tyres
7.5. Brake
7.6. Anti-tilt mechanism and aid
8| Operation 17
8.1. Entering and leaving
8.2. Moving
9| Accessories 19
9.1. Safety belt
10| Transport 20
11 | Storage and shipping 20
12| Repairs 20
13| Attachments: 20
Care, hygiene and maintenance instructions
14| Disposal 22
15| Technical data 23
Hygiene plan and risk assessment
Maintenance work
16| Warranty certificate 30
S-VR
S-Care
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1. Important safety instructions
Practise using your new wheelchair on a small, flat area
first to prevent falls and hazardous situations. We recom-
mend having an assistant with you at this time.
• Before using the wheelchair check that all attached
components are correctly fastened.
• Make sure that the screw axes are correctly inserted
into the openings to prevent injuries.
• Please note that changes in the balance of the wheel
chair (e.g. when moving over obstacles that are to the
side of or behind the wheelchair) increase the risk of
tipping over.
• Steps must be negotiated only with the assistance of
two assistants. If available, use access ramps, lifts or
stair-climbing devices.
• The wheelchair may tip on inclines of 16% (10°)
or greater. The use of the anti-tilt mechanism
is recommended in these circumstances.
• Do not travel into an obstacle (step, kerb) without
braking or jump down from steps.
• The assistant may use the anti-tilt rollers to assist ‘in
tilting the wheelchair when negotiating obstacles.
• The brake must always be set when the user enters
or leaves the wheelchair.
• Make sure that the tyres have sufficient tread (>1 mm).

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• Always follow the traffic regulations on public streets.
• The lights on the wheelchair must always be visible
to other traffic and pedestrians.
• When using the hand rims for braking (slowing down
from speed or descending long slopes), hands will
quickly become hot. We recommend using leather
gloves when using the wheelchair outdoors to improve
grip and to protect your hands.
• The tyre brake is designed for use as a parking brake
only. It must not be used for braking while moving.
• When transferring between wheelchair and bed:
⇒set both parking brakes
⇒remove the side section
⇒lift the foot plates
(when leaving or leaving the wheelchair)
or remove the leg rests.
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2. Indication
Walking disability or serious difficulty in walking as a result of
• paralysis
• loss of limb
• defect or deformity in limbs
• joint contractures or joint injury
• other conditions
A reinforced wheelchair with a seat back that can be inclined
to 30 degrees is indicated if the body weight of the wheelchair
user exceeds 90 kg and the nature of the handicap requires an
almost horizontal position or a horizontal position is required
at times. Normal wheelchairs do not provide the required
safety.
3. Purpose
The wheelchair is designed exclusively to improve mobility
and to transport handicapped persons for whom its use
is indicated based on one of the above indications.
The maximum patient weight is 120 kg Please note:
A warranty claim can only be accepted if the product is
used under the specified conditions and for the specified
purposes.
4. Declaration of conformity
B+B as the manufacturer of the product declares that the
SVR and S-Care wheelchairs fully comply with the require-
ments of Directive 93/42/EEC.

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5. Delievery and checking
the contents of the package
All B+B wheelchairs are inspected before they leave our
factory and the CE mark is applied.
B+B wheelchairs are delivered fully assembled in a special
carton. The wheelchair is delivered and instruction in its
use is given by a qualified dealer in medical products.
Tools:
Two spanners are included for adjustments:
• 1x open-end spanner 10 mm
• 1x open-end spanner 13 mm
If the wheelchair is delivered by rail or road transport it
must be inspected for shipping damage in the presence of
the delivery person. If any damage is found, please note
the following:
• record the facts
• prepare a declaration of assignment; all claims resulting
from the damage are assigned to the delivery company
• return the record of facts, waybill and declaration of
assignment to Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH.

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In the event of shipping damage...
1. Leave the goods and packaging undisturbed and
do not use the goods.
2. Report the damage to the transport company
in writing as instructed below.
3. Contact our customer service (tel. + 49 (0)700/6000
7070)
4. A representative of the transport company must be
informed of any damage without delay in order to
make a claim for compensation.
Externally obvious damage or losses must be confirmed in
writing on waybill by the delivery person before accepting
the package.
Concealed damage that it not obvious until the package
is opened must be reported immediately in writing to the
transport company.
All deadlines must be met:
• courier service and post within 24 hours
• rail delivery within 7 days
• road transport within 4 days of receipt of the package.
Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH will require the original way-
bills with confirmation of damage. Compensation from
the insurer is not possible without these documents.

6. Overview
of the wheelchair
The instructions for use of your B+B wheelchair include
detailed illustrations to make it as easy as possible for
you to familiarise yourself with its use and handling.
See the following illustrations for the names and inter-
action of the various modules (see ig. 1a and 1b).
Please pay particular attention to the high-
lighted sections.
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Seat back extension (S-VR)
Seat back cushion (S-VR)
Handle
Back adjustment (infinite)
Stabiliser strut (removable)
Arm support pad
Seat cushion (S-VR)
Hand rim drive wheel
Desk side section (removable)
Parking brake
Leg rest (length and angle adjustable)
Lower leg cushion
oot plate (folding)
ig. 1 Modell S-Care (ohne Polster)
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Seat back extension (S-Care)
Seat back (S-Care)
Seat* (S-Care)
Name plate
ig. 1b: S-Care model (without cushion) ig. 1a: S-VR model
The S-Care model, unlike the S-VR model, has fixed seat
and back rest supports(folding) for separate cushions.
All other components of the two models are identical.

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ig. 2
ig. 3a
ig. 3b
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7. Assembly and adjust-
ments
Your B+B multifunctional wheelchair is delivered fully
assembled in an original B+B carton.
Attached parts are supplied separately to prevent damage
during transport.
7.1. Leg rests
Leg rest Installing
and removing leg rests
• The leg rests are inserted into sockets on the frame (A)
• They are then folded inwards with a light push. That's all.
• To remove the leg rest, pull lever (B) on the inside, fold
the leg rest out and pull it out of the socket.
Leg rests with foot plate
The two leg rests are supplied with the foot plates. The
foot plates on the two leg rests can be folded up in the
seating position.
Height adjustment
of lower leg rest
• old lower leg rest forward (A)
• Adjust to desired height by moving it up or dow
Three positions are available (B)
• Then the lower leg rest is folded back into position

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ig. 4
ig. 5
Adjusting the angle of the leg rests
The leg rests can be independently adjusted up to 90°.
Proceed as follows:
• lift the leg rest simply by pulling (A) it up to the desired
position (see ig. 4)
• the leg rest will lock automatically
• To move the leg rest to a lower position or its original
position, release the locking lever (B) and move the leg
rest back in direction (C)
Adjusting the length of the leg rest
The length of the leg rest can be infinitely adjusted by
a telescopic tube.
• Unscrew the hexagon screw (13 mm) anticlockwise.
• Set the leg rest to the desired position.
• Tighten the screw clockwise.

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ig. 6
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7.2. Side sections
The side sections on the S-VR and S-Care are removable.
emoving side sections
• Turn the small star screw on the front of the wheelchair
anticlockwise (A).
• Pull the side section upwards to remove it.
Installing side sections
• Insert the side section at the front and back into the
frame socket (B).
• Screw the star screw clockwise to tighten it (A).
7.3. Seat back
The seat back angle can be infinitely adjusted from -4° for-
ward to 30° or 82° back. The conversion from 30° to 82° or
vice versa is not done at the factory, because the HMV no. is
only approved for a 30° seat back angle..
Adjusting the angle of the seat back
• Set parking brakes
• Pull and hold Bowden cable lever (see ig. 7)
• Adjust the seat back angle to the desired position
(see ig. 7)
• Release Bowden cable lever
Extending seat back and head rest
The S-VR / S-Care wheelchair comes standard with a long
seat back extension that can be used as a head rest. It is
inserted into the guide from above and fastened with the
star screw.
ig. 7

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ig. 8
7.4. Wheels and tires
Drive wheels
Your „S-VR / S-Care“ has puncture-proof PU tyres. The
tyres must be replaced by your authorised dealer when
they are worn or faulty.
Swivel wheels
Your S-VR / S-Care comes with PU tyres as standard.
The tyres must be replaced by your authorised dealer
when they are worn or faulty.
7.5. Brake
Setting the parking brake
(compact brake)
• To set the brake just press the brake lever forward
until it locks (see ig. 8).
• To release the parking brake, just pull the
brake lever back

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Setting the parking brake
(compact brake)
The compact brakes operate on only one drive wheel each.
All adjustments must be made separately on both wheels.
If you find that the braking is inadequate or uneven, proceed
as follows:
• check the tyre tread depth. Check also that the friction
is even. If the tread depth in the centre of the tyre tread is
< 1 mm, the tyre must be replaced by the dealer.
• Check the adjustment of the brake. They must be adjusted
so the distance between the surface of the wheel and the
brake pad is 16 mm with the brake open.
When the adjustment is complete, tighten the screws
again and test the operation of the brake.
Adjustments of the braking system should be made by the
authorised dealer only.

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7.6. The anti-tilt mechanism
A tube with a small wheel is installed on each side to
improve stability. It prevents the wheelchair from tipping
backwards. The anti-tilt wheels can also be used to assist
in tilting the wheelchair by an assistant.
Enabling and disabling
anti-tilt wheels
• Press the locking button in the tube ( ig. 9)
• Rotate the tube to place the wheel downwards
towards the ground ( ig. 10)
• If the anti-tilt wheels are not required and they are to
be used to assist in tilting the wheelchair, proceed as
described above but rotate the wheels upwards ( ig. 11)
The anti-tilt wheels must be rotated 180° when
negotiating obstacles (e.g. kerbs).
When the wheels are up the anti-tilt mechanism does not
function; an assistant is recommended.
ig. 9
ig. 10
ig. 11
Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs.

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S-Care
8. Operation
8.1. Entering and leaving
It is easy to enter and leave the S-VR / S-Care. The foot
rests can be folded up and the arm rests and leg rests
can be removed.
Entering and leaving from the side:
• Move the wheelchair as close as possible
to the seat on which you are sitting.
• Lock the wheelchair by setting the parking brake.
• Remove the side section and leg rest and then slide
sideways onto the seat of the wheelchair .
• Make sure that you are sitting as far back
in the seat as possible.
• Then replace the arm rest and leg rests
Entering and leaving from the front:
• Move the wheelchair as close as possible
to the front of the seat.
• Lock the wheelchair by setting the parking brake.
• old the foot rests up.
• Now turn your body and slide onto the seat. Make sure
that you are sitting as far back in the seat as possible.
• Now fold the foot rests down and place your feet
on them.

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8.2. Moving
The wheelchair is set in motion by gripping the hand rims
on the drive wheels, unless it is being pushed by an
assistant. Practise moving it carefully to start with until
you are used to moving around with the wheelchair.
Wheelchairs have only limited stability against tipping
and slipping. Special care is required with braking,
starting or turning on inclines or slopes.
Leaning out of the wheelchair too far will also increase
the danger of tipping. or greater safety have all wheel-
chairs fitted with a safety belt (not standard equipment).
Assistants pushing the wheelchair over obstacles can
make it easier
by setting the anti-tilt mechanism at right-angles to the
obstacle by pressing it down with the foot.
The parking brake must be set before entering or
leaving the wheelchair. Users should have some
experience with the wheelchair before taking it
outdoors. If possible, users should be accompa-
nied by an assistant.
According to German road traffic regulations manually
operated wheelchairs used in traffic (including on foot-
paths) must have a permanently installed lighting system.

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This consists of (passive):
• two red reflectors at the rear
• two yellow reflectors on both sides
If the wheelchair is used at night, the following
are also required (active):
• one white light at the front
• one red light at the rear
The lights must be powered by an independent source
(batteries).
9. Accessoires
9.1. Safety belt
A safety belt is available as an optional extra if required.
The safety belt is mounted on the frame of the wheelchair
seat back with the side section temporarily removed. Wrap
the open end of the belt once around the frame tube of
the back section and fasten it with the seat belt buckle.
Thread it through on both sides of the seat back. The belt
length is also adjusted with the belt buckle. Adjust the
length of the belt so it is snug but not too tight.

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10. Transport
To transport the wheelchair as easily possible all removable
parts (leg rest, drive wheels, removable accessories) must
be removed.
11. Strage and shipping
If the wheelchair is to be stored or shipped, all removable
parts must be removed and packed separately in boxes.
The separately packed parts can then be packed into one
larger box. We recommend keeping the original packaging
so it is available for this purpose if required. It provides
optimum protection for your wheelchair from environmental
influences during storage or transport.
12. epairs
Repairs and maintenance must be done by authorised
dealers only (medical suppliers or specialist dealers).
To find a dealer in your area please contact our customer
service department at + 49 (0)700/6000 7070.
13.Care, hygiene and
maintainance instructions
Like all technical products devices for transporting handi-
capped persons and movable walking aids should be
inspected and serviced regularly by authorised technicians.
The primary purpose of the checks is to ensure the safety
of the user. In addition, regular care of the product will
ensure that it remains in good operational condition even
after extended use. The following section includes instructions