Neatech LEVIA KID User manual

USER MANUAL
With CE Mark Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturer
Neatech.it
4/A, A. De Curtis St. 80040 Cercola (NA) Italy
under its responsibility, states that
the wheelchair Levia Basculante Kid
satisfies the conditions laid down by European Directive 93/42;
according to the criteria for classification of annex IX of this Directive, the Levia
Basculante Kid is classified as
class I medical device
It also complies with the requirements of the harmonized standards:
UNI EN 12182 Ausili tecnici per persone disabili
UNI EN 12183 Sedie a rotelle a propulsione manuale

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION........................................................................... 1
STARTING UP..................................................................................................... 2
ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................. 9
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE AND ASSISTANCE................................................................... 29

TIPPING HAZARD
Any transport on a slope greater than the maximum
security slope can be dangerous.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature of some surfaces may increase
when the chair is exposed to external heat sources
as sunlight
DISPOSING
This product and all its components cannot be treated
as household waste. For more detailed information
on how recycle this product contact your local waste
disposal service

1.WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION
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Thank you for choosing our product.
The aeronautical technology, used to manufacture all Neatech.it
products, made possible to create rigid and foldable frame highly
customizable and reliable.
Frame and canvas are available in different colors.
Features
Aluminum alloy structure
Folding frame
Opening and closing of the wheelchair are performed with a
crossbar patented system
Adjustable brakes
Brakes are adjustable according to wheel’s diameter
Adjustable armrests
Removable footrests
Dynamic tilting
The angle between the seat and the backrest remains fixed while
tilting
Customizable colors
WARNING: It is prohibited to use the wheelchair or its parts for any
purpose other than that indicated; for a correct use please follow
the instructions given in this manual. NEATECH.IT disclaims any
responsibility for damages caused by improper use of aids.
WARNING: The information contained in this manual may be
subject to change and without prior notice.

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Checks to be made on delivery
Check for the integrity of the original packaging
INSIDE THE BOX THERE IS:
Wheelchair Levia Basculante Kid
Footrest
N. 2 armrests
Documentation
Check for any anomalies on the shipping documents.
Check the functionality and integrity of the device in all of its
parts, at the time of or immediately thereafter, to ensure that no
damage is caused by a careless transport.
Make sure the surface of the device is not damaged, scratched,
bended, etc.
Any fault or damage found must be immediately reported on the
shipping documents and promptly communicated to the carrier.
For any other questions, please contact the manufacturer.
If you don’t want to use the Levia Basculante Kid for a long time,
store it in a safe place free from dust and moisture

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The wheelchair is shipped already assembled with closed frame.
For the opening it will be sufficient to remove the sides of seat and
apply a slight pressure on the handle placed on the element that joins
the cruises as shown in Figure 1.
The wheelchair has reached the maximum opening when you can
hear a snap.
Figure 1
WARNING: A wrong grip of the handle can cause injury to hands

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Once opened, the frame you need to assemble the tube for the
headrest and the footrest. Regarding the tube for the headrest it is
necessary to introduce it in the tubular as shown in Figure 2. To
facilitate the operation slightly dilate the tubes of the seat.
Then tighten the locking levers saddle (L1).
Figure 2
To assemble the footrest introduce the extension in the housing as
shown in Figure 2 and tighten the locking levers saddle (L2).
L1
L2

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If you have ortho extensible footrest the assembly is different.
Ensure the engagement of the footrest (AP) in the appropriate
housing (S) as shown in Figure 3 and then rotate towards up to the
next step of the pin as in Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
AP
S

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Assembled wheelchair –standard version
Figure 5
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
To correctly recycle the packaging materials of Levia
Basculante Kid follow the instructions provided by the
local waste disposal service.

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Checks to be made before use
Here are some checks to be made to safely use the wheelchair.
Frame check
Check for the proper opening of the frame before each use of
the chair
WEEK CHECKS
Pressure control
If mounted wheels are pneumatic verify that their pressure is
equal to the value indicated on the tire.
Brake check
Check that the brakes are working correctly
Gas spring check
Check that the two gas spring for the tilting don’t leak oil
MONTHLY CHECKS
Tighten screws of the frame
Check the tightness of all screws of the frame.
For this operation please contact your supplier.

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Use of the brake
To lock the brakes use the lever (L) shown in Figure 6. In this way
the wheelchair is blocked against any involuntary movement. Repeat
this operation for both rear wheels.
WARNING
When operating the brake, act always on both the
right lever and the left lever. The use of the
wheelchair with only one locked wheel may result
dangerous.
On request the Levia Basculante Kid can be equipped, in addition to
the normal brake described above, with drum brakes.
In this case to operate them, act on the lever normally placed over
the backrest (see Figure 7)
Figure 6
Figure 7
L

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Tilting
The tilting of the seat is controlled by two gas spring. They allow you
to vary the inclination of the seat in a continuous way and choose the
most suitable position for the user.
To perform the tilting just make a pressure upward simultaneously
on the two levers (M) located under the push handles (see Figure 8)
and push down these one.
When you reached the desired angle of inclination, just leave the
levers. The seat will lock in the chosen position.
Figure 8
During the operations of tilting make sure that the
elbows are resting on the appropriate armrests to
eliminate the risk of entrapment
Armrests
M
M

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For the armrests you can make two different adjustments: height and
depth. Let’s begin to see how to assemble the armrest. It is sufficient
to introduce it in the housing as shown in Figure 9 below and fix it
by turning the lever (L).
Figure 9
Never sit on the arms
L

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For the adjustment of the armrests in height it is necessary to
intervene on 3 screws shown in Figure 10 to adjust the side panel to
the desired height and then act on the lever (L) indicated in Figure 9.
Figure 10
As for the depth adjustment it is necessary to remove the armrest
and act on the screws shown in Figure 11.
Then mount again the armrest.
Figure 11
V
V
Armrest
V

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Fixed backrest
For the best comforts you can adjust the backrest depth as shown in
Figure 12 using the screws (V).
Figure 12
V

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Dynamic reclining backrest with gas springs
With the dynamic reclining backrest with gas spring you can vary the
angle of inclination acting on the levers (L) located above push
handles shown in Figure 13.
Apply a slight downward pressure and release when you reach the
desired angle.
Figure 13
L
L

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Spring backrest
To activate the springs in the backrest it is necessary to apply some
upward pressure on the levers (I) placed under the handles as shown
in Figure 14.
WARNING: in this configuration the tilting can be realized by acting
on the levers (L), shown in Figure 14, placed above the push handles.
Figure 14
L
I