Thomashilfen EASyS Swifty User manual

Thomashilfen
Kinder-
Reha
User Manual Swifty Rehabilitation Buggy

Dear Swifty user,
the Swifty rehabilitation buggy is a modern, high-quality medical product with an
attractive design. We have made a point of integrating the ideas of parents who are
familiar with the day-to-day handling of rehabilitation products and know what their
children need from these products.
Rehabilitation care products don’t have to look “medical”, and the Swifty also fulfils all
the requirements of a good rehabilitation buggy:
Seat depth and lower leg length are continuously adjustable while the high-quality
materials and solidly-built seat ensure comfort and safe handling. The buggy is highly-
manoeuvrable thanks to its lightweight construction and front swivel wheels. It can be
quickly and easily folded up and packed into the boot of any car.
Should you have any questions or encounter any problems, please contact either us
directly or your specialist dealer.
Our address: Thomashilfen für Behinderte
GmbH & Co. Medico KG
Walkmühlenstraße 1
D - 27432 Bremervörde
phone: [phone] / 886-68 or -63
www.thomashilfen.com

Contents page
General safety information .........................................................................................4
Unfolding / folding up ................................................................................................5
Adjustment options: seat depth...................................................................................6
Adjustment options: backrest......................................................................................6
Adjustment options: lower leg length..........................................................................6
Adjustment options: footrest ......................................................................................6
Parking brake function................................................................................................ 6
H-belt.........................................................................................................................7
Upholstery..................................................................................................................7
Transporting: Preparing...............................................................................................8
Transporting: Securing ................................................................................................ 8
Transporting: Fitting the occupant restraint system......................................................9
Cleaning and care instructions..................................................................................10
Technical specifications............................................................................................10
Guarantee conditions / CE- mark..............................................................................11
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Please observe the following safety instructions:
è We recommend that you adjust the seat depth and lower leg length settings at least
once every 3 months to suit your child’s growth. If necessary, seek assistance from
your therapist / orthopaedic technician.
è Your child should always be secured using the H-belt (standard equipment, see
page 6) or a suitable alternative belt (available as an accessory).
è You should check all controls and fastening screws every month.
è After making adjustments, please remember to always re-tighten the screws and
quick-release mechanisms (hip angle adjustment).
è CAUTION: Wet tyres can adversely affect braking. When not in use or stopping
for an extended period of time, secure the buggy using the foot brake to prevent it
accidentally rolling away.
è Please do not overload the Swifty rehabilitation buggy – refer to the specified
maximum carrying capacity (see technical specifications, page 7).
è Take advantage of reflective clothing to make you and your child visible to other
road users, particularly in the dark.
è Attaching shopping bags or other heavy items to the buggy increases the danger of
it tipping over. Use the basket (available as an accessory) under the seat unit.
è When using the buggy, please follow the recommendations in the instruction
manual, especially when folding and unfolding.
è Never leave your child unsupervised in the Swifty buggy.
è Always make sure the parking brake is engaged when transferring your child into
or out of the buggy.
è To avoid the danger of choking, please keep plastic packing materials out of reach
of your children.
è The buggy is suitable for carrying one child only.
TIP: More information on our rehabilitation buggies is available on our website at
www.thomashilfen.com

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Folding
Unfolding
Take hold of the buggy by the top side of the
push bar and firmly pull it open (the sliders
will lock audibly into place). Fold up the
side plates of the seat to an upright position
so that they lock securely into place. If the
side plate’s locking pin does not lock into
place automatically, give the head of the pin
a slight turn. Tighten the lever on the back of
the buggy. Set the height-adjustable push bar
to the desired position using the buttons on
the sides.
Folding up (minimum size)
Release the two side plates by pulling out
the locking pins (to be found between the
side plates and the frame, see fig. 1) and fold
them down towards the middle of the seat.
Release the quick-release mechanism on the
back of the buggy.
Pull up the sliders on the left and right bars
and hold onto the safety bar mounted on the
right. Use your upper body to push the push
bar forwards and fold the buggy.
TIP: To avoid the front wheels coming
into contact with the rear axle when
folding the buggy, you can give the
steering forks on the front wheels a
slight turn.
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Adjustment options
Seat depth
Unscrew the front Allen screws (3 mm) on the seat
surface, pull out the seat plate towards the front of
the buggy and then re-tighten the Allen screws.
TIP: To make setting the seat depth easier, grasp the
front edge of the seat surface with one hand
while pressing your other hand against the
bottom centre of the backrest.
Adjusting the backrest
Release the quick-release mechanism on the back
of the buggy (using the lever), set the desired
hip angle using the lever on the back bar, then
retighten the lever.
Lower leg length
Use the supplied Allen key (3 mm) to unscrew the
Allen screws on the back of the left and right footrest
sliders, slide the footrest along the bar to the desired
position and then re-tighten the Allen screws.
Footrest
The footrest can be folded up for ease of transfer.
Parking brake function
To engage: press down the brake bar with your foot.
To release: Place your foot beneath the brake bar and lift it up.

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H-belt
The Swifty rehabilitation buggy is supplied with a H-belt as standard. To adjust the length
of the belts, unzip the padded section of the belts then set the length as required.
Opening the belt fastener
To open the H-belt, hold down the red button
(1), open the clip connector (2 and 3) and
release the belt (childproof safety catch).
Adjusting the shoulder belt height
Open the H-belt and release the shoulder belts from the pelvic belt (4). Detach and fold
up the seat and back upholstery. Unscrew the screw fitting on the back plate using the
Allen key (3 mm) and remove the belts. Undo the stitching on the seam of the desired
height on the back upholstery. Pass the belts through the slit created and screw them
tight to the back plate, then re-attach the seat and back upholstery.
Removing the H-belt
Open the belt fasteners completely, detach and fold up the seat
and back upholstery. Unscrew the screw fittings on the back
plate and the back of the seat area using the Allen key (3 mm)
and remove the belts.
Upholstery
The upholstery can be quickly and easily
removed. The material and the spacer fabric
are high quality materials that are washable up
to 40°C. The upholstery is fire-retardant.
Please remember that even high-quality
materials are subject to fading through
longterm exposure to intense sunlight or
repeated washing.
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Transporting
The Swifty can be folded for transport in the luggage area of a vehicle.
The Swifty has been successfully impact tested against international standard
ISO 7176/19 and ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1 – Section 19 6/22/99 Draft and may be used
as a vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT: When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions
must be followed.
Preparing the Swifty for transport:
1. Remove the following (if tted); pommel, play tray, rain hood, sun canopy, grip rail,
accessory bag and shopping basket contents.
2. Position the pushchair correctly in the vehicle over the oor track with the front of
the pushchair facing towards the front of the vehicle (in the direction of travel). Put
the brakes on.
3. Always ensure that the seat of the pushchair is in the most upright position (not
reclined).
Securing the Swifty in a Vehicle:
1. The pushchair must be secured in a
vehicle using a 4-point tie down system that
complies with either ISO 10542 Part 2, SAE
2249 or DIN 75078/2. (Such restraints are
manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and
Q’Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should
be fully trained in the use of wheelchair
tiedown and occupant restraint systems.
3. The two front tie-downs must be attached left
and right side to the steel ring located on
each front castor mounting boss as shown
in g. 2.
4. The two rear tie-downs must be attached to
the two securement points located on each
side of the pushchair frame as shown in
g. 3.
Fig. 2
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Fitting the occupant restraint system:
1. The pushchair passenger must be restrained using an approved vehicle safety belt.
Thomashilfen recommends the use of either a split reel double inertia seat belt or
a 3-point occupant restraint system. (Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin
Safety Systems and Q’Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair
tie-downs and occupant restraint systems.
3. The occupant lap belt must be routed low over the pelvis, avoiding contact with the
abdomen of the passenger. Lap belt routing should be inside of the occupant side
pad on both left and right sides of the pushchair, as shown in g. 4.
4. The occupant lap belt should be tightened to
make a snug t without causing discomfort to
the passenger.
5. If the pushchair is tted with a harness, this
should only be fastened after the occupant
restraint system.
6. The shoulder belt of the occupant restraint
system must be tted to the side wall of the
vehicle at a height that ensures the seat belt
webbing lays in the middle of the occupants
shoulder.
NOTE: To meet current regulations only a shoulder belt tted to the side wall of the
vehicle should be used to correctly restrain the occupant.
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Technical specifications
Seat depth 24 - 30 cm / 9.4 - 11.8"
Seat width 31 cm / 12.2"
Back height 62 cm / 24.4"
Lower leg length 16 - 33 cm / 6.3 - 13"
Hip angle 90° to 115°
Foot angle 90°
Seat tilt +15°
Footrest size (W x L) 31 x 18 cm / 12.2 x 7.1"
Overall dimensions (W x H x L) 63 x 98 x 98 cm / 24.8 x 38.6 x 38.6"
Dimensions when folded (W x H x L) 63 x 38 x 81 cm / 24.8 x 15 x 31.9"
Push bar height 97 cm / 38.2"
Wheel size, swivel wheels (front) 7,5"
Wheel size (rear) 10"
Carrying capacity 35 kg / 77.2 lb
Weight 12.4 kg / 27.3 lb
Cleaning and care instructions
Hook and loop fasteners
To ensure that the hook and loop fasteners continue to function efficiently, clean them
occasionally using a brush. Always try to keep the fasteners closed during washing.
Chassis
The powder-coated aluminium frame can be cleaned using standard household cleaning
products.
Upholstery
wash at 40°C do not use
a hot iron
do not
tumble-dry
do not
bleach
do not
dry-clean

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Guarantee conditions / CE mark
Thomashilfen is certied in accordance with the ISO standard DIN EN ISO 13485:
2003 and guarantees the quality of the products it supplies. Both material selection and
processing meet the very highest of manufacturing standards. All parts are subjected to
a nal inspection.
Thomashilfen offers you a guarantee of 3 years from the date of purchase for all chassis
parts. This guarantee covers all claims affecting the functionality of the product. Damage
due to improper use (e.g. overloading), and natural wear and tear are excluded.
Swifty meets the requirements of the European EN 1888 standard and carries the
CE mark.
Enjoy using your Swifty rehabilitation buggy!
Thomashilfen

Item code: 95538/GB, status: 09/2006, subject to technical alterations
Walkmühlenstraße 1 · D - 27432 Bremervörde · phone [phone] / 886-68 or -63
www.thomashilfen.com · [email protected]
Member of the International
Support Association for the
Rehabilitation of Children and Youths e. V.