Hoggi ZIP Operating instructions

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ZIP
Service instructions

ZIP - Service and maintenance instructions
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1 Model identication & basic conguration
1.1 Model identication (label)_____________________________________________________ 4
1.2 Basic conguration___________________________________________________________ 4
2Overview ZIP ___________________________________________________________________ 5
3Common information ____________________________________________________________ 6
3.1 Preface ___________________________________________________________________ 6
3.2 Application_________________________________________________________________ 6
3.3 Declaration of conformity______________________________________________________ 6
3.4 Terms of warranty ___________________________________________________________ 6
3.5 Customer service_ __________________________________________________________ 7
3.6 Service and repairs __________________________________________________________ 7
3.7 Packing and shipping instructions _______________________________________________ 7
4Safety Instructions ______________________________________________________________ 8
4.1 Meaning of symbols_ ________________________________________________________ 8
4.2 Common safety instructions ___________________________________________________ 8
5Required tools and maintenance schedule __________________________________________ 9
5.1 Required tools ______________________________________________________________ 9
5.2 Maintenance schedule ____________________________________________________10-11
6Seat settings __________________________________________________________________ 12
6.1 Seat width ________________________________________________________________ 12
6.2 Seat depth ________________________________________________________________ 12
6.3 Back height _______________________________________________________________ 13
6.4 Recline __________________________________________________________________ 13
6.5 Footrest angle _____________________________________________________________ 14
7Maintenance schedule __________________________________________________________ 14
7.1 Front strut ________________________________________________________________ 14
7.2 Rear frame and axle ________________________________________________________ 14
7.3 Push handles______________________________________________________________ 15
7.4 Seat and seat frame ________________________________________________________ 15
7.5 Back surface and base ______________________________________________________ 15
7.6 Individual upholstery system __________________________________________________ 16
7.7 Footrest holder & footrest ____________________________________________________ 16
7.8 Front wheels ______________________________________________________________ 16
7.9 Swivel lock________________________________________________________________ 17
7.10 Rear wheels ______________________________________________________________ 17

7.11 Braking system ____________________________________________________________ 18
7.12 Tie down kit________________________________________________________________18
7.13 Abduction block_____________________________________________________________19
7.14 Grab rail__________________________________________________________________ 19
7.15 Therapy tray_ _____________________________________________________________ 19
7.16 Belt xations_____________________________________________________________20-21
7.17 Winter warmer______________________________________________________________21
7.18 Canopy __________________________________________________________________ 21
8 Operating life _________________________________________________________________ 22
9 Specications _________________________________________________________________ 22

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1.1 Model identication
1.2 Basic conguration
- ZIP rehab buggy
- Reinforced nylon seat and back cover
- Stepless, height and angle adjustable and fold-away footrest
- Ball bearing PU or pneumatic tires
- Parking brake
The label is mounted on the center strut of the back construction or on the outer, left rear frame
strut.
Colour
Size / Variant
Serial number
Classication / Product name
Year of manufacture
Manufacturer
Place of manufacture
Date of manufacture
Maximum load / load capacity
CE label
Article number

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2 Overview ZIP
2.1 ZIP
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3 Common Information
3.1 Preface
Thank you for selecting the ZIP rehab pushchair. We have designed this high-quality product to make your
life safer and easier, and we’ve included this manual to help you use and care for it.
Please read the following instructions to make sure you use this product as recommended. If you have any further
questions, or if you have any problems, please contact your healthcare provider.
We hope that ZIP meets your expectations.
We reserve technical modications regarding the specied model in this manual. Before using the rehab pushchair the rst
time, this manual has to be read and understood by patient and support personnel in oder to ensure asafe handling with
the rehab pushchair.
Regular maintenance is important -it increases safety and prolongs the life of the product. Every rehab product should be
checked and serviced once ayear.
However, it is recommended to check, readjust and, if necessary, service products with ahigh frequency of use, with users
in growth or users with achanging clinical picture at 6-month intervals.
Only original spare parts should be used for all service and maintenance work.
The service and maintenance work described here should only be carried out by trained specialist personnel and not by the
user of the aid.
These service and maintenance instructions refer to the respective spare parts catalogues and operating instructions of the
products described. Please use all documents together.
Use the maintenance schedule (Chapter 5.2, Checklist to tick off) as acopy template.
Retain completed maintenance schedules and provide acopy to the customer.
ZIP Manual   1910-0013-DE
ZIP Spare parts catalogue   1910-1013-DE
3.2 Application
Rehab pushchairs, paediatric postural positioning systems or strollers are appropriate for childern
and adolescents who are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment and thus requiring mobility assistance.
Assistance may be required due to:
• Atypical muscle tone   
• Loss of limbs (dysmelia/lower limb amputation)
• Limb defect and / or deformity
The ZIP rehab pushchair is able to be used indoor and outdoor as well as for further service. For further
service the product has to be cleaned and sanitised efciently. Afterwards the product has to be checked concerning
condition, wearout and damage by an authorised technician. All
3.3 Declaration of Conformity
HOGGI GmbH as manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that the rehab-pushchair for kids and adolescents
ZIP meets the general safety and performance requirements to Annex I of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745
of the European Parliament and of the Council. Harmonised European Standards have been applied. Applicable
harmonized standards hav e been applied. ZIP meets the requirements of ISO 7176-8, DIN EN ISO 12182
and DIN EN ISO 12183.
3.4 Terms of Warranty
Warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specied conditions and for the intended purposes,
following all manufacturer’s recommendations.The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by components
and spare parts not approved by the manufacturer. See also § 8 of terms and conditions on: www.hoggi.de
• Joint contractures
• Joint defects
• General weakness

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3.5 Customer service
Our customer service will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have.
Please refer to the last page for contact addresses and telephone numbers.
3.6 Service and repairs
Service and repairs on the ZIP rehab pushchair may only be carried out by your specialist dealer. In case
of problems, contact your responsible specialist dealer. In case of repairs, you will only receive original spare parts there.
Spare parts and replacement units are available during the entire service life of the product, but only for a maximum of 2
years after the sale of the last product in this series.
The rehab pushchair is custom made for the rst time user. Therefore, no replacement rehab pushchair is available in the
initial conguration. In order to ensure a correct spare parts delivery the serial no. of your rehab pushchair is required.
We are happy to help you nd a dealer near you.
You can reach us at: [email protected]
3.7 Packing and shipping instructions
If ZIP has to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair or exchange the product must be thoroughly
cleaned/disinfected beforehand and put in a hygienically safe condition.
Packaging is done by wrapping the product in a clean lm, ideally with air cushions and the subsequent use of a
sufciently large cardboard box, so that no transport damage can occur.

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4 Safety instructions
4.1 Meaning of symbols
Caution!
Warning of possible danger of accident and injury. Warning of possible technical
damage.
Information!
About use of product.
Information!
For service-personnel.
Attention!
Read manual before use!
4.2 Common safety instructions
For all maintenance and repair work, you should generally observe afew points:
Attention!
Familiarize yourself with the functions of the product. If you are not familiar with the
product, study the user manual before testing. If no user mauals are available, request
them from us. You can also download documents from our homepage at: www.hoggi.de
Attention!
Study the service and maintenance instructions before starting work.
Attention!
Use suitable tools (see page 9 ff.).
Attention!
Wear suitable clothing and, if necessary, gloves and protective goggles.
Attention!
Secure the product from tipping over or falling down, e.g. from the workbench.
Attention!
Clean / disinfect the product before starting the test. If necessary, observe the instructions
in the user manual and product-specic test instructions.
Note!
Screws and nuts with thread locking are used for alarge number of screw connections.
If you have to open such screw connections, replace the respective nut or screw with
one with new thread locking. If new nuts or bolts with thread locking are not available,
use liquid thread locking compound with medium strength (e.g. Loctite 241 or Euro Lock
A24.20).

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5 Required tools and maintenance schedule
5.1 Required tools
The following list shows the tools and utilities required for service.
Reversible ratchet and sockets
size 8-24
Torque wrench
Measuring ranges 5-50 Nm
Wrench
Size 6 - 24
Hexagon wrench
Gr. 3-6
Screwdriver
Blade width 2.5 3.5 and 5.5
Phillips screwdriver
Size 2
Plastic hammer Hammer approx. 300 gCarpet knife with sickle and
standard blade
Side cutter Liquid thread locking
„medium strength
Riveting pliers for rivets up to
5mm

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5.2 Maintenance
schedule ZIP
Basic product
Customer:
...............................................
Pos. Area Check (Checklist to tick off )
Serial number:
.......................................
1.)
Function / Setting
(see manual)
2.)
none
damage / defor-
mation
3.)
Screw connections
Mobility base
1.1 Front frame o o o
1.2 Rear frame and axle - Parking brake o o o
1.3 Push handles - Folding mechanism
- Locking
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.4 Seat and back bearing - Recline
- Seat depth adjustment
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.5 Seat surface and seat frame - Seat depth adjustment
- Checking nylon seat surface for
cracks and bolting
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.6 Back nylon - Recline
- Checking for cracks and bolting
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.7 Individual upholstery system - Damage o o
1.8 Footrest system - Angle adjustment
- Height adjustment
- Footrest angle
- Locking device (optional)
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.9 Front wheels - Tires
- Air pressure
- Running behavior of the wheels
- Swiveling the wheel forks
o
o
o
o
o o
1.10 Swivel lock - Locking device
- Straight run
o
o
o
o
o
o
1.11 Rear wheels - Tires
- Air pressure
- Running behavior of the wheels
- Quick release
o
o
o
o
o o
1.12 Braking system - Brakes o o o
Do the settings on the base frame
meet the user‘s requirements? o
Notes:

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ZIP
Accessories
Customer:
...............................................
Pos. Area Check (Checklist to tick off )
Serial number:
.......................................
1.)
Function / setting
(see manual)
2.)
none
damage / defor-
mation
3.)
Screw connections
Accessories
2.1 Tie down kit - Damage o o o
2.2 Abduction block (accessories) o o
2.3 Retainer for accessories o o o
2.4 Grab rail (accessories) - Locking (tripod springs) o o o
2.5 Therapy tray (accessories) - Locking (tripod springs)
- Angle adjustment
- Depth adjustment
o
o
o
o o
2.6 Belt xings:
Lap belt, ve-point harness, foot
belts, ankle huger, groin strap,
xation jacket, chest-shoulder pad
- Closures o o o
2.7 Winter warmer - Damage o o
2.8 Canopies (accessories) - Angle adjustment of canopy
- Plug connection to the adapter
o
o
o o
Do the seat unit settings meet the
user‘s requirements? o
Notes:
The maintenance was performed by: .............................................................. on: ......................................
5.2 Maintenance

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6. Seat settings
6.1 Seat width
The seat width is xed for ZIP.
The following seat widths result for the two sizes:
Size 1: 35 cm
Size 2: 40 cm
6.2 Seat depth
ZIP offers a decent ability to grow along with the seat depth.
The following adjustment ranges apply to the two sizes:
Size 1: 30 or 35 cm
Size 2: 35 or 40 cm
Measuring point from front edge of seat upholstery to lower edge of back
upholstery.
To adjust the seat depth, a total of 8 screws must be loosened.
These are located on the underside where the seat cover is screwed to
the side struts.
First, the front screws are loosened.
Then loosen the rear screw connections. Reposition all screws on both
sides by one hole to the front or to the rear. Then tighten the screw con-
nections again!

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Then loosen the rear screw connections. Reposition all screws on both
sides by one hole to the front or to the rear. Then tighten the screw con-
nections again!
Then loosen the rear screw connections. Reposition all screws on both
sides by one hole to the front or to the rear. Then tighten the screw con-
nections again!
The illustration shows the greatest seat depth.
6.3 Back height
Depending on the size, BINGO Evolution offers different back heights.
Size 1: 60 cm / 66 cm (lang)
Size 2: 68 cm
6.4 Recline
The back angle of ZIP can be adjusted between 90° and 100° for size 1
or 95° and 105° for size 2 in relation to the seat surface.

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7.2 Rear frame and axle
Check for general damage
- Check for general damage
- Brake function of the parking brake and hold of the brake pedal
- Check of the folding mechanism and the screw connection
- Check of the screw connections to the slider and connector
- Check of the folding struts for bending
7. Maintenance schedule
7.1 Front frame
- Check for general damage, bending
- Check of the screw connections to the support bracket
Pull the release rope in the direction of the footrest edge so that the the
locking bolts are pulled inwards.
Swivel the footrest to one of the possible angles and let the locking
bolts snap the locking bolts into place.
As the clamp can be rotated, the locking positions in the clamp are
doubled.
6.5 Footrest angle
The footrest angle is preset to 90°. The adjustment range is +- 10°
(80° /90° /100°).
The back angle of ZIP can be adjusted between 90° and 100° for size 1
or 95° and 105° for size 2 in relation to the seat surface.

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7.3 Push handles
- Check for general damage
- Folding in via the release button
- Latching of the push handles in unfolded state, bolt must
release from the lock when folded and lock again when unfolded.
Check of the screw connections:
-Lower screw connection of the push handle lower parts to the slider
-Fastening of the trigger
-Rivet connection of the trigger
7.4 Seat surface and seat frame
- Check for general damage
- Check of the folding struts underneath the seat surface
7.5 Back surface and base
Back cover (front)
- Check for general damage
- Check the bolting to the frame
- Check folding struts and folding lever
- Check of the screw connections from the seat upholstery to the seat
frame.
- Checking riveted joints or attached brackets for straps, if any.

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7.8 Front wheels
- Plastic or aluminum steering fork
- Check for general damage
- Check of the tread or prole (cracks, heavy wear)
- Impurities
- Check of the air pressure of pneumatic tires
7.6 Individual upholstery system
- Check for general damage or impurities
- Wear of the upholstered surfaces
Check of the screw connections:
- Screw connection to the footrest with correct angle adjustment
- Screws for lower leg length adjustment
- Screwing of the swivel mechanism
7.7 Footrest holder & Footrest
Standard
Functional test:
- Height adjustment
- Check for general damage
- Correct adjustment of the foot angle
- Check tension bolt and ne wire rope
Back cover (rear side)
- Check for general damage
- Check the bolting to the frame
- Check folding struts and folding lever

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- Camber of the wheel worn too much
Check of the bolted connections:
- Screw connection of the wheel axle
- Bolting of the steering fork axle to the frame
Make sure that the steering fork is set up as follows!
The sealing washer with the O-ring prevents excessive
„uttering“ of the steering forks.
The screw must be tightened accordingly with 40 Nm!
7.12 Swivel lock
- Check for general damage
- Check of the latch
- Check of the straight run
7.10 Rear wheels
- Air or PU tires
- Check for general damage (storage)
- Running behavior of the wheels
- Check of the treads and the ludt pressure (if pneumatic tires)
- Check of the quick locks

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7.12 Tie down kit
Front securing eyelets:
- Check for general damage (deformation, sharp edges).
edges)
- Check of the screw connections to the frame and to the edge skid
- Build-up of the brake pressure (readjustment of the adjusting screw)
Brake for attendant
- Check for general damage
- Check of the brake levers
- Check of the Bowden cable
- Check of the screw connection of the brake levers to the push bar
Wheel with aluminum brake disc
- Check of the holes (knocked out, broken bars)
- Impurities
7.11 Braking system
ZIP can be equipped with 2 brake variants!
Parking brake:
- Basic conguration
- Not in combination with drum brake wheels
- Easily replaceable
- Locking when locked?
- Pivoting

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Rear securing eyelets:
- Check of the screw connections to the frame
7.13 Abduction block
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Pivoting and latching mechanism
- Removal
Check of the screw connections:
- Bracket abduction block to the seat panel
7.14 Grab rail
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Damage to the cover
- Check of the tripod springs and the anchoring in the retainer for
accessories
7.15 Therapy tray
Standart
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Damage of angle adjustment and depth adjustment
- Check of the tripod springs and the anchoring in the retainer for
accessories
Height adjustable
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Damage of angle adjustment and depth adjustment
- Height adjustment
- Check of the tripod springs and the anchoring in the retainer for
accessories

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Groin strap
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Check of the fastener
- Check of the screw connection of the brackets
4-point lap belt
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Check of the fastener
- Check of the screw connection of the bracket
Ankle huger
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Check of the fastener
- Check of the screw connection of the bracket to the footrest
Five-point harness
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Check of the fastener
- Check of the screw connection of the brackets
7.16 Belt xations
Lap belt
Functional test:
- Check for general damage
- Check of the fastener
- Check of the screw connection of the bracket