Designability WizzyBug Installation instructions

User Instructions

DOC-0025 - Wizzybug Operating Manual GBR,
Rev 1, March 2017
Designability
Wolfson Centre
Royal United Hospital
Bath BA1 3NG
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.designability.org.uk
(Charity number: 256335)
If you need to contact Designability
please have your Wizzybug number to hand
Your Wizzybug number is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wizzybug is manufactured by the Bath Institute of Medical
Engineering (trading as ) and is a Class 1 medical
device, registered with the MHRA.
All enquiries related to the content of this Wizzybug User Guide
and the use of Wizzybug must be addressed to Designability or the
local distributor or agent from which the WIzzybug was obtained.

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The History of Wizzybug....................................................................................6
Introduction.........................................................................................................7
Overview of your Wizzybug ...........................................................................8-9
Wizzybug Features ................................................................................... 10-11
Important Information..................................................................................... 12
Getting to Know Wizzybug ........................................................................13-17
How to Assemble Wizzybug (including footrest) .......................................18-23
Armrests and Thoracic Supports ...............................................................24-25
How to Disassemble Wizzybug .................................................................26-27
Wheels ......................................................................................................28-29
Seating System .........................................................................................30-33
Tray and Switches ..........................................................................................34
Control System ..........................................................................................35-37
Positioning of Joystick ...............................................................................38-39
Battery and Charging..................................................................................40-42
Maintenance of Battery ...................................................................................43
Moving and Handling ......................................................................................44
Transportation ...........................................................................................45-46
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................47
Specication.....................................................................................................48
Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................49
Warranty (only for sales)..................................................................................50
Disposal............................................................................................................51
Glossary of symbols found on Wizzybug ........................................................52
Table of gures ......................................................................................... 53-54
Contacting Designability...................................................................................55
Contents

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The History of Wizzybug
Designing Wizzybug
Wizzybug rst became available in 2007 after our team of
experienced occupational therapists, designers and engineers
joined together to create a fun, innovative powered wheelchair for
children under 5. We sell Wizzybug across the UK and globally.
Designability worked with families and other healthcare
professionals to ensure that Wizzybug reected the specic
needs of young children living with complex disabilities. Families
had input into all aspects of the design, from the seating system
right down to the fact its main colour would be red!
Launching the Wizzybug Loan Scheme
Designability sells WIzzybug across the UK and globally - however,
it became apparent that there was a large number of families who
were unable to afford to purchase one for their child. In 2010, a
supportive organisation made a substantial donation in order for us
to begin to offer the Wizzybugs to families completely free of charge.
In 2011, the rst Wizzybug went out on loan and we have never
looked back!
Each Wizzybug on the loan scheme costs £4,750 which covers
the manufacture in Bath, an assessment appointment with an
occupational therapist and ongoing support from our therapy
team throughout the duration of each loan.
Fundraising gives children their ‘rst wheels’
Designability fundraise year on year to be able to continue
to loan out Wizzybugs for free. If you have a loan scheme
Wizzybug, the Wizzybug you have is thanks to the efforts of our
community fundraisers and generous donations from trusts and
grant-giving organisations across the UK.

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Introduction
We hope you and your child will enjoy using Wizzybug.
Wizzybug requires adult supervision at all times.
Please keep a close watch on the condition of your Wizzybug.
The supervising adult is responsible for ensuring Wizzybug is
used safely and appropriately.
Wizzybug is designed to be used indoors and outdoors (Powered
Wheelchair Classication: Class B, EN 12184 standard), in
accessible areas like patios, playgrounds, gardens and parks.
It will run quite satisfactorily over any ground that is reasonably
smooth and at.
It is important for safety that you read these instructions on how
to set up and use your Wizzybug.
Do not use if:
• components appear bent, out of shape or broken.
• there is any unusual sound coming from Wizzybug.
• use of Wizzybug in your opinion presents some risk to the
user or others.
Do not adapt Wizzybug in any way without permission from
Designability, as adaptations may have serious safety considerations.
If you feel Wizzybug is unsafe do not use and contact Designability
by calling [phone], emailing us at
[e-mail] or writing to us at:
Designability,
Wolfson Centre,
Department D1,
Royal United Hospital,
BATH,
BA1 3NG

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Overview of Your Wizzybug
Seating System
Footrest
Headrest
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery and Charger
Older versions of either battery
may come in a black carry bag.
Your Wizzybug consists of the following parts:
Fig 1 Overview of Wizzybug parts
Battery (located under the seat) and charger
Lead Acid Battery and Charger

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Wheel Release
Mechanism
Body
Controller with
Joystick
Rear Wheel Assembly
Your Wizzybug consists of the following parts:
Rear Control Panel
located at back of Body
Adaptations may include a Chailey headrest, a butterfly harness, Moozi, a pommel,
thigh adductors, anklesures, joystick variants, a play-tray, switches and a metal tray.
Shark Carer Control
(located on back of Seating
System)
DX Carer Control, 2016
Fig 2 Overview of Wizzybug parts
(side view)
Fig 3 Overview of Wizzybug parts
(rear view)

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Wizzybug Features
Armrest
Power On/
Off Switch
Footrest
Charger Socket
(for Nickel Metal
Hydride Battery)
Charger Socket
(for Lead Acid battery)
White Dial
Seat Release Knob
Controller
Sockets
Footrest Spring
Mechanism
Harnesses
Fig 4 Overview of features
Lights on/
off switch