MyWam Mewa User manual

Operation and maintenance manual
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ATTENTION! Users with sight, reading or cognitive impairment are requested to report to the
Manufacturer in order to obtain information for the user in an appropriate format.
Purpose of the Manual
The operation and maintenance manual contains basic information necessary for the correct use of the
Mewa stroller, including the principles of safe use, description of its construction, operation and
adjustment, preparation of the stroller for operation, how to maintain and clean the stroller, and warranty
conditions.
It is designed for persons who directly care of children with disabilities (assistants child - parents,
guardians), which will be transported in a stroller. It is also intended for doctors and physiotherapists
operating the stroller.
ATTENTION! Keep this manual for future reference!
Keep the manual in an easily accessible place.
Manufacturer's contact details:
● Postal address: MyWam sp.j., ul. Szczecińska 10, 41-516 Chorzów, Poland
● contact phone number: [phone]
● e-mail address: mywa[email protected]
ATTENTION! Before using the stroller, each User is obliged to read and follow this manual.
ATTENTION! This manual is an integral part of the product and must always be attached to the
product being sold.
User and maintenance manual version: EN
Edition: II 2020-05-29
MyWamKupiec, Bartold, Angres sp.j. reserves the right to make technical and commercial changes to the
content of the Operation and Maintenance Manual without prior notice. Each change will be determined
by the date the instructions were last updated .

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Table of contents
▪Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 5
1. Intended use of the Mewa stroller .................................................................................................... 5
2. Basic information about the Mewa stroller....................................................................................... 6
3. Quick start.......................................................................................................................................... 6
▪Safety...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Important instructions and safety rules............................................................................................ 7
5. Nameplate........................................................................................................................................ 13
6. Warning labels ................................................................................................................................. 13
7. Symbols designation ........................................................................................................................ 13
▪Prodct ................................................................................................................................................... 14
8. General construction of the stroller ................................................................................................ 14
9. Configuration and use –stroller frame........................................................................................... 15
Frame folding mechanism ........................................................................................................ 15
Unfolding the stroller frame. Transport lock............................................................................ 15
Folding the frame..................................................................................................................... 15
Swivel front wheels, solid. Locking the direction of travel of the front wheels....................... 16
Rear wheels, solid. Installation and removal of rear wheels on the axle................................ 16
Rear wheel amortization system .............................................................................................. 17
Ergonomic handle for pushing the stroller. Mechanism and angle adjustment of the handle17
Central brake. Applying and deactivating the brake ................................................................ 18
Tilting foot................................................................................................................................. 18
The transport handle ........................................................................................................... 18
Footrest. Adjustment and use. ............................................................................................. 18
10. Configuration and use - therapeutic seat with backrest.............................................................. 19
Assembly and disassembly of the seat to the frame ............................................................ 19
Adjustable seat, „reclining back”.......................................................................................... 19
Adjustable backrest............................................................................................................... 20
11. Basic equipment........................................................................................................................... 20
Five-point belts ..................................................................................................................... 20
Safety barrier........................................................................................................................ 21
Adjustable canopy with window.......................................................................................... 21
Shopping basket.................................................................................................................... 21
Abduction and stabilizing belts ............................................................................................. 22
Wedge ................................................................................................................................... 22
Lininig pads............................................................................................................................ 22
Upholstery............................................................................................................................. 22
12. Additional equipment .................................................................................................................. 23
Adjustable head supports - ↔ and ↕.................................................................................. 23
Adjustable chest and loin pads - ↔ and ↕.......................................................................... 23
Therapeutic table ................................................................................................................. 23
Seat minimizing kit................................................................................................................ 24
Travel bag.............................................................................................................................. 24
Sun umbrella ......................................................................................................................... 24

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Winter gloves ........................................................................................................................ 24
Winter sleeping bag .............................................................................................................. 25
Mosquito net......................................................................................................................... 25
Raincover............................................................................................................................... 25
13. Technical specification of the Mewa stroller ............................................................................... 26
User parameters ................................................................................................................... 26
Material composition of the stroller..................................................................................... 26
14. Delivery and tools......................................................................................................................... 26
17. Using the stroller .......................................................................................................................... 28
Carrying the stroller .............................................................................................................. 28
Getting on and off the stroller .............................................................................................. 28
Correct position in a stroller ................................................................................................. 29
Riding in a stroller ................................................................................................................. 29
Moving on slopes .................................................................................................................. 29
Overcoming thresholds or curbs........................................................................................... 29
Transport in a car and other vehicles ................................................................................... 29
Cleaning and care.................................................................................................................. 29
18. Storage of the stroller .................................................................................................................. 30
Preparation of the stroller for long-term storage................................................................. 30
Corrosion protection............................................................................................................. 30
19. Re-use........................................................................................................................................... 31
23. Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 34
24. List of authorized service points .................................................................................................. 35
25. Warranty Card ............................................................................................................................. 36
26. Warranty conditions..................................................................................................................... 36

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▪Introduction
Thank you for purchasing special Mewa stroller for young people. We hope that it will be the cause of
many wonderful moments with your child and will be helpful every day. We make every effort to
ensure that our products meet your expectations and the highest standards. We encourage you to
contact our employees and follow us on our website www.mywam.eu and on social media. There you
can find out many interesting things about our products.
1. Intended use of the Mewa stroller
•The Mewa Special Stroller is designed to transport a child with neurological, orthopedic or other
conditions that hinder or prevent him from moving independently.
•The specialistic Stroller Mewa was designed for children who suffer from neurological and
orthopedic problems, which make it hard or impossible for them to move independently. The
stroller is equipped with adjustments which make it possible to safely and comfortably adapt it to
the child’s individual needs.
•The Mewa stroller has been designed to carry one child.
•The Mewa stroller, through the use of many regulations, allows comfortable and safe adaptation
to the individual needs of the child.
•The Mewa stroller is designed to carry a child whose weight does not exceed 35kg, height from
90cm to 125cm. Statistically, they are children from 3 to 8 years old.
•When choosing a stroller, however, the most important are the individual physical and mental
characteristics of the child, its dimensions and weight, housing conditions, environment and,
above all, the individual's illness.
•Among the disease entities of a particular child, among others, there can be mentioned such
diseases as: children cerebral palsy, meningitis, condition after spinal injury, condition after
craniocerebral trauma, condition after stroke, paralysis of various origin and other dysfunctions
damaging the locomotor and preventing independent movement of the child.
•Use the stroller as directed by a specialist.
•The Mewa stroller is intended for both indoor (e.g. apartment, rehabilitation center) and outdoor
(e.g. park, pavement), on hard and level ground, on which all four wheels touch the ground and
their contact with the ground is sufficient to properly drive the wheels.
•The Mewa stroller is intended to be controlled and propelled only by an assistant (parent,
guardian).
•The user of the Mewa stroller is both the child who will be transported in it and the child's assistant
(his parent, guardian, doctor, physiotherapist) who will transport the child in the stroller and look
after him.
•Mewa stroller with proper care and maintenance maintains its quality for a period of 3 years and
this is the expected period of its use.
•The risks associated with using the stroller are described in detail in the chapter: "Important
instructions and safety rules".

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2. Basic information about the Mewa stroller
The Mewa youth stroller has many options, e.g.:
•backrest angle adjustment (see 10.3)
•backrest and seat angle adjustment "Cradle" (see 10.2)
•seat depth adjustment- seat minimizing kit (see 12.4)
•footrest adjustment (see 9.11)
•torso stabilization (see 12.1 &12.2)
•optional equipment (see 12)
3. Quick start
To quickly use the stroller it must be unpacked and prepared for use according to item 15 Assembly and
disassembly of the stroller and item 16 Preparation for use. The following is a pictorial diagram, but it will
not replace careful reading of the complete manual.

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▪Safety
4. Important instructions and safety rules
General tips:
•WARNING! Risk of accident - before using the stroller, the user is obliged to read and follow the
entire contents of this manual.
•WARNING! Risk of accident - Before starting and while using the stroller, it is essential to
comply with the safety instructions and rules described in this manual, and comply with the other
instructions described in this manual.
•WARNING! Failure to follow the manual, in particular those regarding the moving parts of the
stroller, may be dangerous for the user.
•Always read the operating and maintenance manual before using the stroller.
•WARNING! Never leave your child unattended in a stroller, as there is a risk of injury and there
is a risk of accident!
•WARNING! The product contains small parts that can be dangerous if swallowed by a child!
•WARNING! Risk of injury - always use all available security systems for the child using a stroller.
These include: five-point belts, seat minimizing kit, abduction and stabilizing belts, wedge, safety
barrier or in its place a therapeutic table, footrest and straps for placing feet on the footrest.
•WARNING! There is a risk of burns when using the stroller - be careful when transporting a
child in a stroller at high and low temperatures and in contact with the skin, e.g. in the sun, in cold
weather, in a sauna, because the temperature of the stroller surface may rise when the stroller is
exposed to solar radiation or the stroller surface temperature may drop when exposed stroller for
frost.
•WARNING! When using the stroller or operating the stroller or folding the stroller, there may
be a risk to the health of users and people in the immediate vicinity, caused by the dimensions of
fixed and movable gaps and openings. Be particularly careful when doing this.
•WARNING! When using and operating the stroller, as well as when folding and adjusting the
mechanisms, there may be a risk of entrapment and squeezing of parts of the body of the user or
accompanying person in the openings and gaps between elements.
•Be particularly careful when doing these operations.
•After completing these operations, stabilize the positions of the individual components of the
stroller by tightening the nuts, knobs and screws thoroughly. Each time you perform the above
steps, you must first pull the child out of the stroller!
•ATTENTION! Never exceed the maximum load.
•ATTENTION! For Mewa stroller with load the maximum total load amounts to 35 kg. This value
should not be exceeded.
•ATTENTION! The maximum load of the travel bag is 2 kg.
•ATTENTION! The maximum load of the shopping basket is 3 kg.
•ATTENTION! The maximum therapeutic table load is 3 kg.
•ATTENTION! The back pocket in the adjustable booth with the window is only used to place
raincover or a mosquito net.

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•ATTENTION! Depending on the adjustments of the Mewa stroller - it concerns the position of
the push handle, backrest height adjustment, backrest angle adjustment, seat depth adjustment,
seat angle adjustment, footrest angle adjustment and footrest settings - this stroller may exceed the
recommended maximum dimensions.
•ATTENTION! In the event of any medical incident related to the presence of a Mewa stroller,
you must immediately notify the Manufacturer in writing by contacting via registered mail or email
with confirmation of receipt using the addresses below:
Postal address: MyWam sp.j., ul. Szczecińska 10, 41-516 Chorzów, Poland
E-mail address: [e-mail]
•The therapy seat is not suitable for children under 3 years old
•It is forbidden to use the stroller as a ladder or as a base for climbing onto it to reach higher.
•The stroller must not be used in a way for which it has not been designed.
Tips in particular on construction and regulation:
•WARNING! All adjustments of the stroller and its elements, all settings, changes, fastenings
and other activities related to matching the stroller should be carried out WITHOUT A CHILD placed
in the stroller. Failure to do so may cause serious injury to a child and other people!
•WARNING! Adjustments made in the stroller, made incorrectly or not in accordance with the
instructions in this manual, pose a serious danger to the child and other persons!
•WARNING! Due to the large adjustment possibilities of the stroller, when adjusting the seat
angle and angle adjustment of the backrest, it is possible to set the position in which the child's
head will be below the pelvis line. It is forbidden to use this position, as this could lead to the risk of
aspiration or choking of the child.
•ATTENTION! Any change in the seat tilt changes the overall centre of gravity, which affects the
stability of the stroller.
•ATTENTION! Every change in the backrest's tilt causes a change in the overall centre of gravity,
which affects the stability of the stroller. Any change in backrest tilt requires five-point belt re-
adjustment!
•ATTENTION! The central brake is not used to slow down the stroller during movement and
should only be used to immobilize the stroller.
•The front steering wheels, if the direction of travel lock is off, may vibrate and lead to a sudden
stop of the stroller and its falling forward when the surface is uneven. Therefore, with an uneven
surface, it is recommended to block the front direction wheel lock and push the truck at a reduced
speed.
•All adjustments and settings to be performed under the supervision and care of a doctor and a
physiotherapist.
Information particularly regarding assembly and disassembly:
•WARNING! To avoid injury, make sure the child is at a far and safe distance when the stroller is
assembled and disassembled.

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•WARNING! The stroller must be fully assembled before use. In case of any problems at this
stage, please contact the Seller and the Manufacturer urgently.
•WARNING! When mounting the stroller and when mounting the seat to the stroller frame, pay
special attention to mount the seat in the designated place of the frame and secure all belts.
•Fastening the seat to other elements of the stroller frame is incorrect and may cause an
accident!
•WARNING! It is forbidden to place additional weight on the stroller, which in particular applies
to placing additional weight on the back of the back e.g. backpack or bag. This may cause the Mewa
stroller to tip over and cause user injury! Does not apply to original additional accessories dedicated
to the Mewa stroller not exceeding the permissible load.
•WARNING! When assembling and disassembling the stroller, keep a safe distance from moving
parts of the stroller, as there is a risk of fingers, hands or other body parts being trapped.
•WARNING! When assembling and disassembling the wheels to the stroller frame, make sure
and check that they are correctly fitted, as there is a risk of injury.
•ATTENTION! Do not unfold the stroller frame if the transport lock is in place, as it may damage
it.
•All additional elements attached to the stroller affect its stability.
Tips in particular regarding preparation for use:
•WARNING! Before using the stroller, make sure that the stroller is properly assembled and all
mechanisms, catches and fasteners are properly assembled, closed and prepared for use. In
particular, this applies to: the mechanism for folding the frame, the mechanism for attaching the
seat to the frame of the stroller and the installation of all four wheels.
•WARNING! Before riding the Mewa stroller, make sure that the child is secured and correctly
adjusted and fitted with five-point belts, as there is a risk of injury.
•WARNING! The frame folding mechanism is a very important element of the construction of
the stroller, so each time before using the stroller, pay special attention to the absence of cracks
and damage to the folding mechanism and its proper operation. In the event of any suspicion you
must not use the stroller, as this may endanger the user, child's assistant and other people! In this
situation, it is recommended to urgently contact the Seller and the Manufacturer for advice.
•WARNING! Correct use of the frame folding mechanism is important for the safety of the child
and other people.
•ATTENTION! The upholstery must always be dry before using the stroller.
•ATTENTION! Before each use of the stroller, the activities listed below must be carried out, and
in the event of irregularities the stroller must not be used. In this situation, it is recommended to
urgently contact the Seller and the Manufacturer for advice.

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The operations before each use of the stroller include:
➢Check the stroller for visible damage or other defects that could endanger the child during
stroller operation.
➢Check that the stroller frame has been unfolded correctly and the frame folding mechanism has
been correctly closed (locked).
➢Check that the seat has been correctly mounted to the stroller frame and that the seat
attachment mechanism to the stroller frame has been properly closed (locked).
➢Check the correct assembly of all four wheels.
➢Check the good condition of the tread tires on all four wheels.
➢Check good central brake operation.
➢Correctly make all adjustments and adjust the stroller to the child's needs, including setting the
appropriate depth of the therapeutic seat and height of the backrest, appropriate inclination of the
therapeutic seat and inclination of the backrest, set the appropriate inclination of the footrest,
adjust the appropriate length of five-point belts.
➢Check that all adjustments are properly seated and secured.
➢Check that the stroller upholstery is dry.
➢Secure the child with five-point belts to prevent the child from falling out and sliding out of the
stroller.
➢Secure the child with all available stabilizing elements, such as five-point belts, seat minimizing
kit, pelvic support belts, abduction and stabilization belts, wedge, footrest, footrest straps, safety
barrier or therapeutic table. This is to protect the child from falling out and sliding out of the stroller
and to protect the child's feet from falling from the footrest.
•ATTENTION! The stroller must not be used if the technical condition of the stroller or a single
element of the stroller is bad or if the user has any doubts about it, the stroller is damaged or there
is only a suspicion that damage has occurred or the stroller is not working properly. In this situation,
it is recommended to urgently contact the Seller and the Manufacturer for advice.
Information particularly regarding the handling of the stroller:
•ATTENTION! It is forbidden to carry or lift the stroller with the child inside.
•ATTENTION! Due to the weight of the stroller and the inability to detach the seat from the
frame, lifting the stroller is discouraged carrying it "in hands". If necessary, remove all accessories
mounted additionally to the stroller and the rear wheels. The stroller should be lifted and carried by
2 people. Alternatively, you can lock the front wheels and pull the stroller behind you instead of
carrying it.
•ATTENTION! Do not lift the stroller by the footrest or safety barrier, therapy table or any other
additional accessories.