LIW Modi Buggy User manual

MANUAL FOR
MODI BUGGY
Edition 7 –2017-05-08

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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. Structure of the Modi Buggy............................................................................................................................................ 8
6. Detailed mounting description of Modi Buggy ............................................................................................................... 10
7. Moving the Modi Buggy.................................................................................................................................................. 11
8. Detailed structure and adjustment description of Modi Buggy..................................................................................... 12
8.1 Unfolding the buggy’s frame................................................................................................................................. 12
8.2 Folding the buggy’s frame..................................................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Parking brake ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
8.4 Back plate angle adjustment................................................................................................................................. 15
8.5 Push handle adjustment ....................................................................................................................................... 15
8.6 Seat angle adjustment .......................................................................................................................................... 16
8.7 Seat depth and hip supports adjustment.............................................................................................................. 17
8.8 Height adjustment of the backrest ....................................................................................................................... 18
8.9 Loins support adjustment (for size MINI only)...................................................................................................... 19
8.10 Footrest height adjustment .................................................................................................................................. 19
8.11 Side supports adjustment ..................................................................................................................................... 20
8.12 Head supports adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 21
8.13 Adjusting and removing the roll bar ..................................................................................................................... 22
8.14 Regulation, mounting and dismantling the tray table .......................................................................................... 23
8.15 Mounting the rain cover ....................................................................................................................................... 25
8.16 Mounting the leg cover......................................................................................................................................... 25
8.17 Mounting the umbrella......................................................................................................................................... 26
8.18 Mounting and dismantling the canopy ................................................................................................................. 26
8.19 Footrest adjustment ............................................................................................................................................. 27
8.20 Footrest supporting legs adjustment.................................................................................................................... 27
8.21 Abduction belts installation .................................................................................................................................. 28
8.22 Vest attachment and adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 29
9. Maintenance and cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 31
10. Warranty/Service....................................................................................................................................................... 32
11. Identification plate..................................................................................................................................................... 32
12. Symbols meaning....................................................................................................................................................... 33
13. Compliance with the safety requirements for medical devices................................................................................. 33

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1. Introduction
Developed and created by LIW Care Technology, first-class Pediatric Pushchair Modi Buggy
(hereinafter referred to as the buggy), is designed to transport children who are not heavier than
30kgs). 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 Modi 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 Modi 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 Modi 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 Modi 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 Modi 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 Modi Buggy can be used by one person at a time.
8. It is forbidden to transport the baby in the Modi Buggy while using the public and private
transport, ie. bus, tram, trolley bus, train.
9. It is forbidden to transport the baby in the Modi 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, flat wrench (10 mm).
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
Modi 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]
Size: Mini
Size: Standard
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Pelvic support spacing (seat width)
SW
15÷28
17÷30
2
Seat depth
SD
17÷28
27÷36
3
Turning angle
TA
-45⁰÷15⁰
-45⁰÷15⁰
4
Back height
BH
44,5÷60
50÷65
5
Back-support angle
BA
20⁰÷90⁰
20⁰ ÷90⁰
6
Side supports length
LH
14÷26
16÷30
7
Side supports spacing
LR
15÷27
15÷27
8
Head supports spacing
HR
15÷20
15÷20
9
Footrests height
FH
17÷36
17÷36
10
Footrest length
FL
15
15
11
Footrest angle adjustment
FA
0⁰÷90⁰
0⁰÷90⁰
12
Footrest assembly angle
FA1
0⁰÷20⁰
0⁰÷20⁰
13
Seat height
SH
59
59
14
Base length
BL
84
84
15
Base width
BW
68
68
16
Wheel diameter (front)
WDF
24
24
17
Wheel diameter (rear)
WDR
30
30
18
Handle height
HH
85÷117
85÷117
19
Maximum user’s weight
30 kg
30 kg
20
Maximum load (user’s weight + additional
load)
33kg
33 kg
21
Weight of the buggy
20kg
20 kg

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5. Structure of the Modi Buggy
Fig. 1 Structure of the buggy
The wheelchair consists of
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:
1. Push handle
2. Back plate
3. Seat
4. Head supports
5. Side supports
6. Hip supports
7. Roll bar
8. Frame
9. Front wheels, Rear wheels
10. Parking brake
11. Rear shock absorbers
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The equipment of wheelchair is available depending on the Continent, Country.

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12. Footrest
13. Vest
14. Pelvic belts
15. Basket
16. Canopy
17. Leg cover
18. Rain cover
19. Bag
20. Umbrella
21. Table
22. Loins support (for size MINI only)

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6. Detailed mounting description of Modi Buggy
For safety reasons, your buggy is supplied in two parts: the frame of the buggy (8), and the
seat (3). To install the seat, you should:
STEP 1. Unfold the frame (8) (→ See 8.1, p. 12)
STEP 2. Attach the seat (3) to the frame (8) so that the mounting bars are in the seat holders, Fig. 2.
You need to push it until it snaps.
Fig. 2 Seat attachment
NOTE! YOU NEED TO WORK WITH THE SEAT UNTIL YOU HEAR A DEFINITE SNAP–
THE SOUND PROVES THE ATTACHMENT WAS DONE PROPERLY.
Fig. 3 The structure of the buggy allows you to attach the seat either facing or back to the direction
of travel

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7. Moving the Modi Buggy
For safety reasons, the buggy must be moved with its parts, separately the seat and
separately the frame.
Fig. 4 Correct manner of moving the buggy
Fig. 5 Incorrect manner of moving the buggy

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8. Detailed structure and adjustment description of Modi Buggy
NOTE! AFTER EVERY SINGLE ADJUSTMENT, YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE
COMPONENTS ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED AND LOCKED.
8.1 Unfolding the buggy’s frame
Fig. 6 Unfolding the buggy’s frame Fig. 7 Lock
You need to set the frame vertically Fig. 6, Fig. 7 unlock it and pull the handle forcefully, until you
hear a snap.
Fig. 8 Mounting front wheels Fig. 9 Front Wheel bolts
Lift the front part of the buggy, Fig. 8, and install the front wheels: make sure that the flat surfaces
of the bolts are directed towards the front of the buggy, Fig. 9. To remove the wheel, press the red
bolt release button.

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Fig. 10 Direction lock
You can see direction locks on the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. To use them, you
need to pull the lever and turn it down. By lifting the lever up, you can easily change direction, Fig.
10.
8.2 Folding the buggy’s frame
Fig. 11 Wheel dismounting
Raise the buggy and remove the front wheels, by pressing the red button at each wheel –Fig. 11.
Fig. 12 Removal and installation of rear wheels
Easy and safe removal and installation of wheels is possible due to application of a special
mechanism. To release a wheel press a pin located in a wheel hub with your thumb inwards and
remove the entire wheel from the axis. Follow the same steps with installation –press a pin and
place the wheel on the axis, Fig 12.

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Fig. 13 Folding the frame
Pull the handholds on both sides, and then push the handle down and fold the frame until the lock
engages, Fig. 13.
8.3 Parking brake
Fig. 14 Parking brake
The rear wheels lock is activated with a lever on the cross-bar, right on the back of the frame. By
pressing it, you lock the rear wheels, by lifting it up, you release the break, Fig. 14.
NOTE! YOU SHOULD INSPECT THE BRAKE AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND
REMOVE POTENTIAL DIRT AND MUD.
NOTE! YOU SHOULD BE CAREFUL CROSSING THE THRESOLD.
NOTE! STABILITY OF THE STROLLER MAY BE AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF
UNEXPECTED PUSH, TILTING OR LEANING ON IT.
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8.4 Back plate angle adjustment
Fig. 15 Back plate
Lift the lever on the back of the seat and move it to set the appropriate seat-back angle up to
20⁰÷90⁰Fig. 15.
8.5 Push handle adjustment
Fig. 16 Push handle
Press the height control buttons simultaneously, set the bar to the desired height. Next, move it up
and down until button lock clicks (Fig. 16). You can adjust the height of the handle up to 85÷117 cm
above ground.
NOTE! PLEASE NOTE THAT EVERY SINGLE THING YOU PUT ON THE HANDLE
AFFECTS THE STABILITY OF THE BUGGY.

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8.6 Seat angle adjustment
Fig. 17 Seat angle release
Fig. 18 Seat angle adjustment
Hold the seat, pull the control line for releasing the locking device, Fig 17, while positioning the seat
angle from 15⁰in the driving direction to 45⁰in the opposite direction Fig. 18.
NOTE! DUE TO A VERY HIGH DEGREE OF ADJUSTABILITY OF THE BUGGY, THERE
IS A POSSIBILITY TO SET A POSITION, WHERE THE HEAD IS PLACED BELOW THE
PELVIS.IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THAT POSITION, BECAUSE IT MAY LEAD TO
REGURGITATION OR CHOCKING.

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8.7 Seat depth and hip supports adjustment
Fig. 19 Seat locking knobs
Loosen all locking knobs Fig. 19.
Fig. 20 Seat depth adjustment
Pull the seat base to a desired position, Fig. 20, and then tighten the knob (1) until there is
noticeable resistance. Fig. 19.

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Fig. 21 Hip supports adjustment
Before re-locking the other knobs Fig. 19, slide apart/ slide hip supports. Their design allows an
inclination to ensure the right tight pulling angle Fig. 21.
8.8 Height adjustment of the backrest
Fig. 22 Backrest height adjustment
Unscrew the fixing screws (1) and the locking knobs Fig. 22 to set the desired height of the backrest
in the range of 50÷65 cm. Then tighten the screws (1) and locking knobs.
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8.9 Loins support adjustment (for size MINI only)
Fig. 23 Loins support adjustment
In Modi Buggy size MINI, there’s an option of cambering the back support. To adjust loins
support, you should loosen the knob 2(fig. 23) and next –using the allen key 4mm –tighten the bolt
1, until we obtain back support required for the patient. After adjustment, tighten the knob 2.
8.10 Footrest height adjustment
Fig. 24 Footrest height adjustment
Loosen the locking knobs Fig. 24, set the desired height of the footrest and tighten the locking knobs.
It is possible to set footrest height in the range: 17÷36 cm.
NOTE! THE FOOTREST ONLY SUPPORTS THE FEET, YOUR CHILD SHOULD NOT
STAND ON IT.
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