MyWam Yeti User manual

Operation and maintenance manual
Edition 1 from 2020-01-22
YETI- special wheelchair for children and teenagers

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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 Yeti 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: [e-mail]
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: first of: January 22, 2020
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 Yeti stroller ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Basic information about the Yeti stroller.......................................................................................................................... 5
3. Quick start ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
▪Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Important instructions and safety rules .......................................................................................................................... 7
5. Nameplate ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6. Warning labels ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
7. Marking of symbols ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
▪Product ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
8. General construction of the stroller ............................................................................................................................... 13
9. Configuration and use –stroller frame.......................................................................................................................... 15
Frame folding mechanism...................................................................................................................................... 15
Unfolding the stroller frame .................................................................................................................................. 15
Folding the stroller frame ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Transport lock. Installing and removing the transport lock .................................................................................. 16
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.............................................................. 17
Rear wheel amortization system .......................................................................................................................... 17
Ergonomic handle for pushing the stroller. Mechanism and angle adjustment of the handle. ............................ 17
Central brake. Applying and deactivating the brake............................................................................................. 18
Tilting foot............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Frame adjustment in terms of seat depth ............................................................................................................. 18
Adjusting the frame in terms of changing the seat angle. .................................................................................... 18
Frame adjustment in terms of backrest height..................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting the frame within the angle of the backrest ........................................................................................... 19
Footrest. Regulation and use. ................................................................................................................................ 20
10. Configuration and use - therapeutic seat with backrest ............................................................................................ 20
Stroller upholstery. Installation of upholstery on the stroller frame. Disassembly............................................... 20
Seat upholstery adjustment................................................................................................................................... 21
Backrest upholstery adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 21
Five-point belts ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
11. Additional equipment ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Safety barrier ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Therapeutic table .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Abduction and stabilizing belts ............................................................................................................................. 23
Seat minimizing kit ............................................................................................................................................... 24
The head restraint.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Adjustable canopy with window........................................................................................................................... 24
Travel bag.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Shopping basket..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Wedge.................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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Raincover ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Winter gloves .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Winter sleeping bag ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Mosquito net ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Sun umbrella..................................................................................................................................................... 26
12. Technical specification of the Yeti stroller ................................................................................................................. 27
User parameters .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Material composition of the stroller ...................................................................................................................... 28
13. Delivery and tools....................................................................................................................................................... 28
14. Assembly and disassembly of the stroller .................................................................................................................. 28
15. Preparation for use..................................................................................................................................................... 29
16. Using the stroller ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Carrying the stroller ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Getting on and off the stroller ............................................................................................................................... 30
Correct position in a stroller .................................................................................................................................. 31
Riding in a stroller .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Moving on slopes ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Overcoming thresholds or curbs............................................................................................................................ 31
Transport in a car and other vehicles..................................................................................................................... 31
Cleaning and care................................................................................................................................................... 32
17. Storage of the stroller................................................................................................................................................. 32
Preparation of the stroller for long-term storage .................................................................................................. 32
Corrosion protection .............................................................................................................................................. 32
19. Re-use......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
20. Service and periodic inspections ................................................................................................................................ 33
21. Disposal ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
22. Compliance with requirements for medical devices .................................................................................................. 34
23. Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
24. Notes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
25. List of authorized service points................................................................................................................................. 35
26. Warranty Card ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
27. Warranty conditions................................................................................................................................................... 36

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▪Introduction
Thank you for purchasing special Yeti 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 Yeti stroller
•The Yeti Special Stroller is designed to transport a child with neurological, orthopedic or other conditions that hinder
or prevent him from moving independently.
•The Yeti stroller is a medical device intended for transporting a child with paralysis or paralysis of a four-limb, three-
limb, one-sided or crossed limb.
•The Yeti stroller has been designed to carry one child.
•The Yeti stroller, through the use of many regulations, allows comfortable and safe adaptation to the individual needs
of the child.
•The Yeti stroller is designed to carry a child whose weight does not exceed 75kg, height from 135cm to 175cm.
Statistically, they are children from 11 to 18 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 Yeti 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 Yeti stroller is intended to be controlled and propelled only by an assistant (parent, guardian).
•The user of the Yeti 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.
•Yeti 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".
2. Basic information about the Yeti stroller
The Yeti youth stroller has many options, e.g.:
•changing the angle of inclination of the backrest (see point 9.14)
•backrest height adjustment (see point 9.13)
•seat angle adjustment (see point 9.12)
•seat depth adjustment (see point 9.11 and 11.13)
•footrest adjustment (see point 9.15)
•head stabilization (see point 11.5)

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•torso stabilization (see point 10.4, 11.3, 11.4, 11.9)
•optional equipment (see point 11)
3. Quick start
To quickly use the stroller it must be unpacked and prepared for use according to item 14 Assembly and disassembly of the
stroller and item 15 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, frame wrappers, 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 Yeti stroller with load the maximum total load amounts to 80 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.
•ATTENTION! Depending on the adjustments of the Yeti 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.

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•ATTENTION! In the event of any medical incident related to the presence of a Yeti 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: mywa[email protected]
•The therapy seat is not suitable for children under 10 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 center of gravity, which affects the stability of the stroller.
•ATTENTION! Every change in the backrest's tilt causes a change in the overall center 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.
•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 Yeti stroller to tip over and cause user injury!
Does not apply to original additional accessories dedicated to the Yeti 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.

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•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 Yeti 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.
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
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•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.
Information in particular regarding getting in and out of the stroller and the correct position in the stroller:
•WARNING! Do not stand on the footrest, as there is a risk of the stroller tipping over, injury to the user and risk of
damage to the product.
•WARNING! Make sure that when getting in or out of the stroller, the child and no other person stand on the footrest,
as this may cause damage and injury to the user!
•ATTENTION! When placing and removing a child from the stroller, the central brake must be activated.
Tips in particular regarding stroller driving:
•WARNING! The stroller must not be released by itself or pushed away, as it may cause an accident.
•WARNING! This product is not suitable for running or skating.
•WARNING! Use of the product for sport purposes is prohibited.
•ATTENTION! Make sure that during use of the stroller, the child's limbs do not get between the wheel spokes and the
adjustable elements of the stroller.
•ATTENTION! When passing through a door or similar narrowing limiting the direction of the stroller, make sure there
is adequate space on both sides of the stroller, which prevents your hand or other body parts from being trapped, as
well as preventing damage to the stroller.
•When traveling on public roads, follow the Highway Code.
Tips in particular on moving on slopes:
•WARNING! It is forbidden to leave a child in the stroller without supervision of an adult and responsible assistant
(parent, guardian), which in particular concerns leaving the child in the stroller on a slope, as it may cause an accident
and injury to the user!
•WARNING! When using ramps, do not exceed the maximum load of the ramps, as this may cause injury to users and
people around you.
•WARNING! When using ramps, make sure that the ramp is suitable, that the wheels of the stroller are high enough
to overcome the driveway, that the stroller frame does not touch the driveway, and that help should be provided to
another person as there is a risk of the stroller falling over, damage to the product and injury to the user.
•ATTENTION! Always remember that the location of the stroller's center of gravity changes when overcoming
unevenness or slopes. In this case, be extremely cautious and secure the stroller.