MDH Vitea Care BABY HERO User manual

Instructions for use
Manual standing wheelchair BABY HERO, HERO
model DRVL0G i DRVL0F
Edition EJ 06.2022
Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Product characteristics
3. Safety (indications, contraindications)
4. Wheelchair parts
5. Technical parameters
6. Controller
7. Headrest adjustment
8. Comfort adjustment
9. Battery charging
10. Batteries
11. Care and Maintenance
12. Contact details
WARNING !
Not following the instructions of the owner's manual may result in personal injury or damage to the
product. Please, follow the instruction for safe and comfortable use. Please, remember to disconnect the red wire
to protect batteries during transportation. Always remember to connect the red wire before using the Hero.

1. INTRODUCTION
Your Hero wheelchair combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
We are sure that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily living and
ensure complete satisfaction.
Your safety is most important to us. Please read and follow all the instructions outlined in this manual before
you attempt to operate your wheelchair for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit.
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for safe operation of your new Hero wheelchair.
Manufacturer is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of the unsafe use of wheelchair.
Manufacturer is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person
and/or user to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or
recommendations contained in other Hero related literature issued by manufacturer.
This manual presents the newest current technology standards and product information. As we constantly
improve technology and our products, you may find some differences between explanations and illustrations
presented in this manual and product you have purchased. However, it does not affect regular use of your
wheelchair. If you have any questions which you can’t answer while using the wheelchair (safely, or while you
think according to the instruction, and/or when the recommendation of the manual cannot be carried out safely)
please, contact your local dealer.
Please, check and read the warranty card carefully. Please, make sure that it has been properly filled in and
stamped. Keep it in case you will have to use it in the future. The warranty card is an integral part of the product
you purchased, if you sell your wheelchair, do not forget to pass it (together with user’s manual) to the next
owner. Always have the user’s manual when you use your wheelchair in case of any problems. If you are not able
to solve the problem or if you are not sure if you can use the wheelchair safely, please, consult your dealer.
WARNING!
Do not modify your wheelchair in any way without manufacturer’s authorization. Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
2. Product characteristics
Thanks to standing and positioning option, Hero wheelchair:
Prevents joint contracture of lower limbs;
Improves bowel & bladder’s functions;
Prevents skin abrasions and bedsores arising from long sitting position;
Prevents osteoporosis –improves calcification, especially of lower limbs;
Improves self-confidence and reduces the fear of assuming standing position;
provides body weight support training, prepares the patient to assume standing position by himself;
improves cardiopulmonary functions;
allows to perform every-day activities in standing position which increase sense of personal
independence;
Increase adaptation ability.

WARNING !
DO NOT USE THE WHEELCHAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT COMPLETELTY READING THE USER’S
MANUAL.
1. When using the wheelchair for the first time, assistance of other person is necessary.
2. As you begin using your wheelchair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which
you will need some practice. In such situations, take your time and you will soon be in full and confident
control as you manoeuvre through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps, and over
moderate terrain.
3. Transferring onto and off your wheelchair requires good sense of balance. If you start learning how to get
on/off the wheelchair, assistance and help of other person is necessary.
4. If you need to use the positioning belts, make sure they have been property fastened and adjusted to
ensure maximum safety.
5. Please, remember that Hero should not be used on public street and road –it can be difficult for traffic to
see you when you are seated on your wheelchair.
6. Never driver down the stairs or escalators.
7. Be careful while driving over doorsteps or other obstacles.
8. Do not bend, lean or reach for objects while sitting on the wheelchair –the wheelchair may tip which can
cause product damage and personal injury.
9. Always protect batteries from freezing. Never charge frozen batteries –it may lead to battery damage and
personal injury.
10. If you take prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations, please,
consult your physician. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your
wheelchair safely.
11. Never operate your scooter while you are under influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to
drive safely.
12. Do not put your overall body weight to the footrests –the wheelchair may tip and cause personal injury.
13. Hero wheelchair is designed for one person only, you must not carry any passengers!
3. SAFETY
INDICATIONS
Hero Manual standing wheelchair can be used in patients with congenital or acquired paralysis of the lower
limbs, muscular dystrophy, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It can be used also for the prevention of
pressure ulcers.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications to a sitting position and upright. Patients with mental disorders should not remain in the
standing wheelchair unattended. During lifting phase observe the reactions of the patient. If you notice any
adverse reactions, eg. turn pale, sweating, fainting should immediately stop verticalization and return to the
starting position.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate your wheelchair when the temperature falls below 0:C , in icy or slippery conditions or
on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or
adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter.
Do not operate or store your wheelchair in a place where it may be exposed to inclement weather
condition such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing temperatures. Using the wheelchair in such
conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control. Before using your
wheelchair, make sure that the water has dried up.
STAIRS
Hero wheelchair is not designed to drive up or down stairs or escalators. If you need to move the
Hero between the floors using a stairway, the user must not be seated in the wheelchair.
Never lift Hero by any removable parts as it may cause personal injury and damage to the
wheelchair.
Please, follow the instruction below if you need to transport the wheelchair between the floors and the elevator
is not available.
1. The user needs to get off the wheelchair.
2. Lift the wheelchair (attention! Do not hold its removable parts!)- remember to keep your back straight
and to bend your knees.
3. Transfer the Hero up/down the stairs.
4. Put the wheelchair only on the flat surface.
RAMPS , OBSTACLES
Approach the ramp/obstacle slowly.
Do not drive up/down the incline of angle more than 10 º.
Avoid driving up/down long inclines.
Do not leave your wheelchair on any incline –no matter whether you seat or stand next to it.
DRIVING OUTDOOR
Baby Hero and Hero wheelchairs have been designed to provide you with maximum comfort of use and safety
when driving in standard conditions –on flat and dry surface.
Avoid high grass –it may become tangled in the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and stand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.

4. WHEELCHAIR PARTS
HERO4 FRONT VIEW
1. headrest
2. handgrips
3. backrest
4. armrests
5. guard rail
6. positioning belts
7. seat
8. knee protectors
9. heel loop
10. footplate
11. anti-tip wheels
12. caster front wheels
13. rear wheels
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