LIW CARETTA BUGGY User manual

MANUAL FOR
CARETTA BUGGY
Edition 1 –2016-02-02

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NOTE! THE MANUFACTURER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE ONLY FOR THE EQUIPMENT
PURCHASED FROM A DIRECT REPRESENTATIVE OF LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY, OR IN
SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SHOPS REPRESENTING LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY IN POLAND.

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Table of content:
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. General safety standards................................................................................................................. 4
3. Indications for product use ............................................................................................................ 5
4. Weight and dimensions................................................................................................................... 6
5. Basic structure of the Caretta Buggy............................................................................................... 9
6. Detailed assembly steps of the Caretta Buggy.............................................................................. 11
7. Installation of additional adapters ................................................................................................ 13
8. Chest supports installation............................................................................................................ 14
9. Folding the stroller ........................................................................................................................ 15
10. Removing the wheels ................................................................................................................ 17
10.1 Removing the front wheels ....................................................................................................... 17
10.2 Removing the rear wheels......................................................................................................... 18
11. Moving the Caretta Buggy stroller around................................................................................ 18
12. Detailed description of adjustment and structure of the Caretta Buggy.................................. 19
12.1 Parking brake............................................................................................................................. 19
12.2 Backrest adjustment.................................................................................................................. 19
12.3 Pushing handle adjustment....................................................................................................... 20
12.4 Seat angle adjustment............................................................................................................... 20
12.5 Seat depth adjustment.............................................................................................................. 21
12.6 Footrest height adjustment....................................................................................................... 22
12.7 Chest supports adjustments adjustment .................................................................................. 23
12.8 Head supports adjustment........................................................................................................ 24
12.9 Footrest angle adjustment ........................................................................................................ 24
12.10 Footrest supports angle adjustment ..................................................................................... 25
12.11 Adjusting the foot-rest platforms.......................................................................................... 25
13. Cleaning and maintenance........................................................................................................ 26
14. Warranty/Service ...................................................................................................................... 27
15. Identification plate .................................................................................................................... 27
16. Symbols meaning ...................................................................................................................... 28
17. Compliance with the safety requirements for medical devices............................................... 28
WARRANTY CARD.................................................................................................................................. 29

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1. Introduction
Developed and created by LIW Care Technology, first-class Pediatric Pushchair Caretta Buggy
(hereinafter referred to as the buggy), is designed to transport children up to 55 kg. It is designed to
facilitate the daily care of children who need transport, whose diseases enable their self-sufficient
movement as well as the correct sitting and standing. Buggy Caretta medical device is designed for
children with paralysis and triplegia or tetra- plegia; with diplegia, hemiplegia or hemiparesis. We did
our best to make this Caretta Buggy Pediatric Pushchair really easy to operate, to provide stability,
with the ability to adapt to the body shape.
We are aware of the fact that assuming sitting position by a disabled person is a very
important element of psychomotor development and the opportunity for comfortable and safe
movement in open space has a huge, positive impact on patients and their caregivers alike. That is
why, we have Caretta Buggy, which was designed to be easy to use and to dismantle. The buggy may
be used both indoors and outdoors.
We pay special attention to high quality of our products, that is why we would like you to
read these user instructions thoroughly –this will ensure a safe use of this product, it will affect its
efficiency and it will allow you to fully exploit the advantages of this Caretta Buggy.
Keep these instructions in a safe place, so that they are available if required. These
instructions are intended to be read by persons responsible for taking care of disabled children.

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2. General safety standards
For LIW Care Technology Sp. z o. o., the most important thing is to protect the patients who
use our equipment. For ensuring the safety of Caretta Buggy users, the following recommendations
should be adopted:
1. Please read the Instructions before the first use. In case any questions or doubts should arise,
please contact your dealer or the manufacturer. Contact details are available via our website:
www.liwcare.pl
2. Please make sure that all the information, tips and warnings contained in these chapters are
fully understood.
3. Never leave your child in the buggy unattended.
4. Improper use of the buggy may endanger human health and it may cause injuries.
5. While using and operating the buggy as well as during its setting and adjusting the
mechanisms, you should pay close attention to moving parts which create risk of trapping the
body in holes or between the elements. After every single adjustment, you must stabilize its
position by carefully tightening screws and ensure that all the components are correctly
positioned and locked.
6. If the child is in a buggy, make sure it is properly secured by belts and a vest.
7. The Caretta Buggy can be used by one person at a time.
8. It is forbidden to transport the baby in the Caretta Buggy while using the public and private
transport, ie. bus, tram, trolley bus, train.
9. It is forbidden to transport the baby in the Caretta Buggy while driving a car –the seat of the
buggy is not a car seat. The child cannot stay in the seat while driving.
10. In the backseat there is a pocket with all the tools that are needed to carry out the
adjustments: allen wrench no. 4.
11. It is forbidden to drive up and drive the buggy down stairs with both the child and without
the child.

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In these instructions for LIW Care Technology Sp. z o. o. products, you will find information
marked with „NOTE!” symbol. It is used to the draw reader’s particular attention to the text. It looks
as follows:
NOTE! THE SYMBOL IS USED TO DRAW THE READER’S ATTENTION TO THE TEXT
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY ENDANGER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE USER OR IT
MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT.
3. Indications for product use
Caretta Buggy medical device is designed for children suffering paralysis and triplegia or
tetraplegia; from diplegia, hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
It is recommended for children who have been diagnosed with:
• cerebral palsy (paralysis cerebralis infantium),
• muscular dystrophies,
• paralysis,
• spina bifida,
• myelomeningocele,
• spinal injury,
• traumatic brain injury,
• strokes,
• other diseases with paresis, paralysis, locomotory disabilities enabling their
self-sufficient movement.

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4. Weight and dimensions

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No.
Dimension
Dimension
symbol
Dimension [cm]
1
Pelvic support spacing (seat width)
SW
32
2
Seat depth
SD
36-42-48
3
Turning angle
TA
+1 ÷ -23⁰
4
Back height
BH
55 ÷75
5
Back-support angle
BA
0⁰ ÷ 120⁰
6
Chest supports length
LH
12 ÷ 42
7
Chest supports spacing
LR
17 ÷ 30
8
Head supports spacing
HR
12 ÷ 21
9
Footrests height
FH
27 ÷ 37
10
Footrest length
FL
23
11
Footrest angle adjustment
FA
0⁰÷ 90⁰
12
Footrest assembly angle
FA1
-20⁰÷ 20⁰
13
Base length
BL
113
14
Base width
BW
64
15
Wheel diameter (front)
WDF
19
16
Wheel diameter (rear)
WDR
31
17
Handle height
HH
70 ÷ 113
18
Height of the buggy when folded without wheels
HH1
52
19
Width of the buggy when folded without wheels
BW1
61
20
Length of the buggy when folded without wheels
BL1
94
21
Height of the buggy when folded with wheels
HH2
57
22
Width of the buggy when folded with wheels
BW2
63
23
Length of the buggy when folded with wheels
BL2
97
24
Maximum user’s weight
55 kg
25
Weight of the buggy
23 kg

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5. Basic structure of the Caretta Buggy
Fig. 1 General layout of the stroller
5.1 Standard equipment
1. Pushing handle
2. Back rest
3. Seat
4. Stroller frame
5. Front wheels, back wheels
6. Parking brake
7. Rear shock absorbers
8. Foot rest
9. Five points safety belt
10. Side windshields
11. Bag
12. Adapters along the backrest
13. Protective cover for the handle pipes

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5.2 Additional equipment (available on customer’s request)
1. Canopy
2. Cushion tapered seat
3. Sleeping bag
4. Headrest
5. Adjustable belts
6. Hip pelottes
7. Protective cover for seat pipes
8. Accesories bag

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6. Detailed assembly steps of the Caretta Buggy
For the safety reasons, the stroller is delivered in parts, including: frame with a seat, wheels,
windshields and back part with, or without the head stabilizer. In order to assemble the stroller, you
shall follow the steps below:
STEP 1: Remove any protective film layers from the elements of the buggy, and place the frame as
shown on Fig. 2.
STEP 2: Install the front wheels by pushing the bolts into the frame holes. Once the bolts are pushed
in, a click may be heard when the wheels are properly installed; once this happens they have no
chance of falling out.
Fig. 2 Stroller frame, along with the seat
STEP 3: Install the wheels on the bolt of the rear suspension element. Push the wheels until you hear
the lock click.
Fig. 3 Stroller frame, along with the wheels

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STEP 4: Press the black handle at the back of the frame, and then adjust the back part, so that a
proper rest angle is achieved.
Fig. 4 Stroller with the back rest deployed
STEP 5: In order to properly install the windshield, first place the wind shield in socket 1. Then turn it
around and lock it in clasp 2.
Fig. 5 Stroller with the windshields installed
1
2

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STEP 6: Push the stroller handle up, until the frame locks in place.
Fig. 6 - Fully assembled stroller
7. Installation of additional adapters
Prolonged backrest installation
Press clamp no. 1 and then slide the tubes no. 2 onto the protruding elements of the rest,
until you hear a click. After the assembly is completed, slide on the No. 3 material.
Fig. 7 Back rest with an adapter
1
1
2
3

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Head supports (head stabilizers) installation
Press clamp no. 1 and then slide the head support onto the protruding elements of the
rest, until you hear a click.
Fig. 8 Back rest with an head supports
8. Chest supports installation
Press the clamp No. 1 and then insert the chest support into the hole, until it clicks in its place.
Fig. 9 Chest supports installation
1
1
1

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9. Folding the stroller
STEP 1: Set the tilt angle to the horizontal position (press the red handle at the back of the back rest.)
Fig. 10 Tilt angle adjustment
STEP 2: Remove the chest supports (chest stabilizers). Press the clamp no. 1 and remove the support
from its socket.
Fig. 11 Chest supports dismantling
1

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STEP 3: Dismantle the windshields. Press the red button on the side of the back rest and remove the
windshields.
Fig. 12 Windshields dismantling
STEP 4: Pull the release elements and turn the handle to fold the stroller frame.
Fig. 13 Collapsing the framework

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STEP 5: Pull the handle used to adjust the back rest angle and push the rest forward.
Fig. 14 Collapsing the back rest
10. Removing the wheels
10.1 Removing the front wheels
Press the black plastic button from the top and then pull the front wheel to remove it.
Fig. 15 Removing the front wheels

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10.2 Removing the rear wheels
Press the metal pin in the rear wheel, then pull to remove it.
Fig. 16 Removing the back wheels
11. Moving the Caretta Buggy stroller around
For safety reasons, the collapsed stroller needs to be carried while held by its frame.
Fig. 17 Proper way to carry the stroller

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12. Detailed description of adjustment and structure of the Caretta Buggy
NOTE! After each adjustment, one needs to ensure that all of the adjustment
elements are properly placed and secured.
12.1 Parking brake
Fig. 18 Parking brake
The back wheels are locked by the lever at the back bar of the framework. By pressing the
lever, we block the back wheels. Unlocking is realized by lifting the lever up. Fig. 18
NOTE! The brake status needs to be regularly assessed. Dirt and mud need to
be periodically cleaned.
NOTE! Be cautious, when going over a threshold.
12.2 Backrest adjustment
Fig. 19 Backrest
Press the black lever installed on the back part of the seat, and by manipulating that lever
adjust the back rest angle, within the range between 90⁰÷ 113⁰Fig. 19.