Ormesa Clip 4 Manual

PUSHCHAIR
PUSHCHAIR
INGLESE Cod. 22497 - 30/07/12
USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
CLIP4
FOLDABLE LIKE AN UMBRELLA

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Thank you for choosing CLIP 4 pushchair, from ORMESA s.r.l.
The CLIP 4 combines style and ergonomics without compromising on safety.
ORMESA recommends that you read this manual carefully to fully understand
its contents. In addition to helping you become familiar with CLIP quickly, it also
contains practical tips for making the best use of it safely and keeping it in good
working order.
If, after reading it, you still have questions, contact your retailer, who will be happy to
help you, or call ORMESA s.r.l. directly at [phone], send a fax to +39 0742
22637 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]
Luigi Menichini
Managing Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS .....................................................................................................................3
GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................................5
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS............................................................5
SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO WITH CLIP-4.............................................6
LABELS AND PLATES...................................................................................................6
HOW TO TILT THE PUSHCHAIR TO CLIMB UP PAVEMENTS .................................7
BRAKING THE PUSHCHAIR.......................................................................................8
TECHNICAL FEATURES ................................................................................................9
INITIAL PREPARATION..................................................................................................10
PACKING INFORMATION ...........................................................................................10
OPENING THE PUSHCHAIR ......................................................................................11
HOW CLIP-4 WORKS AND HOW TO USE IT ................................................................13
FOLDING the PUSHCHAIR for TRANSPORT .............................................................13
RECLINING THE BACKREST .....................................................................................15
ADJUSTING the HEIGHT of the FOOTRESTS............................................................16
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................17
FRONT WHEEL DIRECTION LOCKS 812.................................................................17
LEG DIVIDING INGUINAL STRAPS 817 ...................................................................18
THERMIC COVER 818 ..............................................................................................18
CANOPY 819 .............................................................................................................19
RAIN COVER 825 ......................................................................................................20
FOOTSTRAPS 827 ....................................................................................................21
PADDED BODY SIDE SUPPORTS 816 ....................................................................21
ADJUSTABLE HEAD SIDE SUPPORTS 835 ............................................................22
VEST HARNESS 853.................................................................................................22
5-POINT HARNESS 906 .............................................................................................23
5-POINT VEST HARNESS 903..................................................................................25
45° SEAT BELT 894..................................................................................................27
SEAT BELT 828 ........................................................................................................28
TAKING OFF AND FIXING THE UPHOLSTERY ............................................................29
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION .......................................................31
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS.................................................................32
CONDITIONS FOR DURABILITY, REUSE AND REASSIGNMENT TO A NEW USER.33

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WARNINGS
-CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING THE DEVICE BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN WITH THE
USER'S SAFETY IN MIND and they will help the carer use the product safely and keep it in
good working order. The Use and Maintenance Manual is an integral part of the product and
must be carefully preserved for future reference.
THE MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED RETAILERS AND USERS
AND THEIR ASSISTANTS; it provides instructions for using the product correctly and must
be supplemented by adequate knowledge of the rehabilitation program for which it has been
prescribed
the manual reflects the technical state of the product at the time it was sold. ORMESA
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE PRODUCT OR MANUAL
SUGGESTED BY EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS OR REGULATORY
DEVELOPMENTS without any obligation to update its previous production and relevant
manuals.
THE DOCTOR MUST CHECK THE USE OF CLIP AND ITS ACCESSORIES in conformity
with current laws, regulations and standards.
THE PUSHCHAIR IS INTENDED FOR USE BY PEOPLE WHOSE SIZE AND WEIGHT fall
within the range of the "Technical Features" on page 9,
CLIP MUST BE MANOEUVRED BY PEOPLE WITH THE HEIGHT AND STRENGTH TO
CONTROL ITS MOVEMENTS.
CLIP CAN ONLY BE USED BY PEOPLE who have read the rules and instructions in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE ALWAYS CHECK that the brakes are working, the wheels are not
excessively worn and that the frame, backrest and footrest are locked.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL ADJUSTABLE PARTS ARE LOCKED before each use.
To climb up pavements, CLIMB FACING FORWARD AND DESCEND FACING
BACKWARD, TILTING THE PUSHCHAIR ON ITS REAR WHEELS (see page 7).
-The 812 direction locks on the front wheels were exclusively designed for using the
stroller on rough terrain: in all other cases, they must be disengaged to avoid difficulty in
manoeuvring the device
WHEN PAUSING, ALWAYS LOCKS BOTH BRAKES, even on level ground. (see page 8)
ALWAYS LOCK THE BRAKES BEFORE MAKING ANY TYPE ADJUSTMENT (see page 8)
-CLEAN THE PUSHCHAIR AND UPHOLSTERY following the instructions shown in the
“MAINTENANCE” chapter on page 31-32.
-The upholsteries are not fire proof. For this reason Clip must be kept far from fires,
cigarettes and flames.
-Keeping the cushion and child clean will prevent bedsores.

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CLIP IS A MECHANICAL MEDICAL DEVICE:
Perform REGULAR MAINTENANCE and
CLEANING following the instructions shown in the
"Maintenance" chapter on page 31-32 and HAVE
THE DEVICE INSPECTED AT THE INTERVALS
INDICATED to VERIFY that it is WORKING
PROPERLY and in GOOD CONDITION, otherwise
warranty will fail and marking will lapse
PRODUCT REPAIRS other than the regular
maintenance shown on page 31-32 of the manual
must be ONLY MADE by a SPECIALIZED
SERVICE CENTER in the maintenance of
mechanical aids for disables, otherwise warranty
and marking will be voided
Any CHANGES in the product and the
REPLACEMENT WITHOUT ORIGINAL PARTS
OR COMPONENTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
REFER ONLY TO ORMESA, otherwise warranty and
marking will be voided
In case of DOUBT about the SAFETY of the
product or DAMAGE to parts or components, you
are urged to IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE
and CONTACT a SPECIALIZED SERVICE
CENTER in the maintenance of mechanical aids for
disables, or directly ORMESA.

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GUARANTEE
ORMESA s.r.l. guarantees the product for 2 years: in the case of problems,
contact the retailer where you purchased it. Always demand original replacement
parts or you will risk voiding the warranty.
ORMESA will not be liable for damage in the following cases:
-use by an unsuitable person;
-incorrect assembly of parts or accessories;
-unauthorized modifications or service;
-use of other than original replacement parts and parts subject to wear (seat and backrest,
wheels, etc);
-improper use (such as, transporting objects or loads larger or heavier than those shown in
the instruction handbook);
-damage caused by incorrect use and lack of regular maintenance, as shown in the
instruction handbook;
-exceptional events;
-failure to follow the instructions in this manual.
THE GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER WEAR PARTS, WICH ARE SUBJECT TO
WEAR AND TEAR, SUCH AS THE UPHOLSTERIES AND THE WHEELS.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS
T THE MEDICAL DEVICE
THE DEVICE MUST BE STORED AND PACKED using the Ormesa original
packaging materials, unless the guarantee will be voided
-Once unpacked, THE TRANSPORT OF THE DEVICE must be done by
ANCHORING ADEQUATELY it to the vehicle
-When travelling by plane, or in the car, DO NOT SUBJECT THE FOLDED
FRAME TO LOADS THAT, especially with road bumps, COULD DAMAGE ITS
STRUCTURE
THE DEVICE MUST BE PARKED / STORED IN CLOSED AND DRY PLACES
-THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT HAS NO PARTICULAR INFLUENCE ON
THE DEVICE UNLESS IT IS USED INCORRECTLY, such as by leaving it
parked for a long time in direct sunlight or exposed to bad weather such as
rain, or in MARINE ENVIRONMENTS, where the salt air could corrode the
paint and sliding parts. IN THIS CASE, WE RECOMMEND CAREFULLY
CLEANING AND DRYING THE FRAME FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
SHOWN IN THE “MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION”
CHAPTER ON PAGES 31 AND THE WARNINGS ON PAGE 32

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SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO WITH CLIP-4
DO NOT CARRY THE CHILD OVER ROUGH OR STEEP SURFACES OR STAIRS
-DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE PUSHCHAIR OR EVEN PLAY WITH IT
-NEVER LEAVE THE CHILD IN THE PUSHCHAIR UNATTENDED
-NEVER STOP CLIP-4 ON SLOPING GROUND
-DO NOT LET ANYONE CLIMB ON THE FOOTREST OR STAND ON THE BACK
-DO NOT LIFT THE PUSHCHAIR BY THE LEG SUPPORT FRAME OR FOOTREST TO
CLIMB OVER OBSTACLES
-DO NOT USE CLIP-4 TO CLIMB OR DESCEND STAIRS: ITS STRUCTURE WAS NOT
DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE
-NEVER LEAVE THE PUSHCHAIR PARKED FOR A LONG TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR
NEAR SOURCES OF HEAT: THIS WILL AVOID OVERHEATING THE DEVICE AND
DISCOLOURING THE UPHOLSTERY
-DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IF PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED. INSIST THAT
ONLY ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE USED BECAUSE ANY OTHER TYPE WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY
-DO NOT CLIMB PAVEMENTS OR STEPS WITH JUST THE PUSHCHAIR’S SIDE WHEELS
(FRONT AND BACK), BECAUSE THE PUSHCHAIR COULD TIP OVER (SEE FIG. ON PAGE 7)
LABELS AND PLATES
THE MARK CERTIFIES THAT THE CLIP-4 PUSHCHAIR CONFORMS TO THE EUROPEAN UNION’S SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS AND, IN PARTICULAR, DIRECTIVE 2007/47/EC REGARDING “MEDICAL DEVICES”.
Series number Article number
Max load
Date of
production
Warning! Read the
useand maintenance
handbook before use
Conformity with the
European safety
standards
LOT code
®
s.r.l.
Via A. Da Sangallo, 1 06034 Foligno (PG) ITALY Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
MODEL. PART N°
SN
LOT MAX. KG
!
Name of the model

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HOW TO TILT THE PUSHCHAIR TO CLIMB UP PAVEMENTS
CLIMB FACING FORWARD DESCEND FACING BACKWARD

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BRAKING THE PUSHCHAIR
ATTENTION!
YOU MUST ENGAGE THE BRAKES
BEFORE PLACING OR REMOVING
THE CHILD FROM THE PUSHCHAIR
OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
LOCKS
UNLOCKS

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Frame: folds like an umbrella, in aluminium painted with non-toxic epoxy paint
Backrest: semi-rigid, reclines in 3 positions with zippers
Seat bottom: semi-rigid
Upholstery: removable for washing with padding and removable aluminium reinforcement
ribs; slots for attaching accessories
Footrests: removable, height adjustable
Leg support band
Solid wheels : front 17.5-cm, swivelling; rear 25-cm, sliding on ball bearings with independent
drum brakes
Measures in cm and weights in kg
HYPHEN-SEPARATED NUMBERS
INDICATE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM
RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT
CLIP 4 WEIGHT OF THE AID KG. 12,5 MAX. LOAD KG. 76
*
*SEAT WIDTH WITHOUT PADDED SIDES 45 CM.

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INITIAL PREPARATION
PACKING INFORMATION
pushchair A
cm B cm C cm VOLUME
m3 WEIGHT kg
CLIP 4 118 63 40 0,297 15
HOW TO REMOVE THE PUSHCHAIR FROM THE BOX
ATTENTION!
CUT WITHOUT PRESSING TOO HARD
SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE
THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
REMOVE CLIP 4 FROM THE BOX

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OPENING THE PUSHCHAIR
1. RAISE THE PUSHCHAIR TO A VERTICAL POSITION
2. OPEN THE PUSHCHAIR
3. LOCK THE REAR TENSIONERS BY PUSHING THEM TO THE END OF THEIR TRAVEL
4. OPEN THE FOOTRESTS

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HOW CLIP-4 WORKS AND HOW TO USE IT
FOLDING the PUSHCHAIR for TRANSPORT
1. 2. TIP UP THE FOOTRESTS
3. UNLOCK THE REAR TENSIONERS
4. FOLD THE PUSHCHAIR
5
. PUSHCHAIR FOLDED

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RECLINING THE BACKREST
REAR VIEW
TO CHANGE THE BACK’S RECLINING POSITION
ADJUST THE RED ZIPPERS ON THE BACKREST
REAR VIEW

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ADJUSTING the HEIGHT of the FOOTRESTS
1. UNSCREW AND TAKE
THE TWO BOLTS OFF
2. POSITION THE
FOOTRESTS AT THE
DESIRED HEIGHT
3. INSERT AND SCREW
THE TWO BOLTS

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MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
FRONT WHEEL DIRECTION LOCKS 812
SPRING LOCK
SPRING LOCK
"OPEN" POSITION "CLOSED" POSITION

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LEG DIVIDING INGUINAL STRAPS 817
LOOP VELCRO
HOOK VELCRO
HOOK VELCRO
LOOP VELCRO
THERMIC COVER 818
VIEW FROM BEHIND