Veldink4kids Kiddo Adapt User manual
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Table in contents
1. Foreword ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Guarantee........................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 8
4. Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 11
5. Model ............................................................................................................................................ 12
6. General operations........................................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Foldable footplate ................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Mounting the wheels and drum brake.................................................................................. 16
6.3 Anti-tilting device .................................................................................................................. 17
6.4 Seat unit tilting ...................................................................................................................... 18
7 Use of the wheelchair.................................................................................................................... 20
8 Transport ....................................................................................................................................... 25
9 Adjustment instructions................................................................................................................ 29
9.1 Adjusting the knee and ankle angle ...................................................................................... 30
9.2 Adjusting the height of the pushing bar................................................................................ 32
10 Defects and maintenance.......................................................................................................... 34
11 Recycling and environment....................................................................................................... 36
This manual has been compiled with all possible care and is based on the information known to Veldink4kids at the time of
writing. Veldink4kids accepts no liability for any errors in the text or their consequences.
The information in this manual applies to the standard model of the product. Veldink4kids accepts no liability for any damage
resulting from changes in or adaptations to the product after the first sale.
No right can be derived from this text. Subject to alteration.
Veldink4kids Team
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1. Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Veldink4kids Kiddo Adapt wheelchair. You have opted for quality.
Veldink4kids strives to deliver products of very high quality, modern design and that fully meet all
requirements applicable to the product and are safe for the intended use
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After extensive fitting, this Kiddo Adapt is
specially built to meet the requirements
and wishes of the future user. It is tailor-
made! There are many options and
accessory options available. Accurate
individual adjustment is therefore
possible. The wheelchair is easy to set up and adjust. The wheelchair can usually grow from the
delivered size with the user. The Kiddo Adapt is intended for children who need a wheelchair due to
their physical disability. The mental disabilities of the children can differ.
Due to a high degree of adjustability and seating comfort, the Kiddo Adapt is suitable for long-term
active use, splash-proof and suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. The maximum weight of an
occupant is 75.
The Kiddo Adapt has been manufactured in accordance with the medical device regulation (MDR)
2017/745. The Kiddo Adapt is registered in EUDAMED under the Basis UDI-DI:
87202995630ADA0013Q.
The wheelchair has been tested and approved by TUV Rheinland for
the safe transport of children in motor vehicles in accordance with
ISO7176-19 (with a 75 kg dummy) and tested with positive result in
accordance with the applicable requirements of the European
wheelchair standard NEN-EN 12182 and NEN- EN 12183 (with a 75 kg dummy).
Important: Read this manual carefully before using the Kiddo Adapt.
Important: Failure to follow the safety rules, instructions, warnings and advice may adversely affect
the operation of the Kiddo Adapt and possibly result in physical injury or damage to the wheelchair
or the environment.
Veldink4kids trusts that the Kiddo Adapt will meet your expectations and wishes you a lot of fun and
convenience.
Explanation of the symbols on the Kiddo Adapt:
The following page shows the explanation and positioning of the applied labels.
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Read the instruction manual
Maximum load capacity 75 kg
Crash test safe sticker (Note: if there is no crash test safe sticker on the wheelchair,
this is not a safely transportable wheelchair)
This sticker indicates which type of wheelchair it concerns.
Hook symbol (The positions of the four attachment points on the Kiddo Adapt are
marked with a hook symbol sticker)
CE sticker
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Positioning of labels on the Kiddo Adapt
Important:
If a label of the Kiddo Adapt is broken or no longer legible, a new label can be requested via
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2. Guarantee
The Veldink4kids products are made with passion and care and are carefully inspected before leaving
the factory. Should it emerge that a product does not meet expectations please contact the party
where you purchased the product.
Veldink4kids guarantees its Kiddo adapt wheelchairs for frame faults for five years. The other parts
carry one year guarantee for manufacturing errors. The other parts have a year warranty against
manufacturing defects.
Parts liable to wear and tear, such as upholstery, tyres, colour coats etc. are not covered by the
guarantee ( unless it appears to be a manufacturing error and is reported to the factory within three
months after delivery by the factory).
Conditions:
1. Repairs and replacement off parts shall be carried out by a dealer approved by Veldink4kids.
2. Guarantee is valid if with the claim the dealer receives information about the nature of the
problem and the circumstances under which the problem arose.
3. For repairs or replacement it is necessary the frame number is made known to the
manufacturer in view of the correct specification.
4. Within the guarantee period the part concerned will be repaired or replaced free of.
5. No responsibility for guarantee shall be taken, if the fault is due to:
a. the wheelchair has not been maintained in accordance with the instructions
supplied.
b. Failure to use original parts made available by the manufacturer. These are available
from stock and can be ordered from the parts manual or workshop manual which
will be supplied upon request.
c. Damages due to wrong use, negligence or accident.
d. Changes and/or adjustments to the wheelchair originally supplied by the factory,
carried out by third parties without the express written consent of the
manufacturer.
The wheelchair described in the manual is not necessarily the model which was delivered. Variations
have been implemented according to the personal wishes and/or adjustments. However, the
instructions apply to the general version.
The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out changes in model, measurements etc, which are
aimed at improvement of the product.
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Important:
The information in this manual applies to the standard version of the product. Veldink4kids takes no
responsibility for any damage caused by changes or adjustments to the product after the moment of
first sale. Veldink4kids can also not be held liable for the damage caused by work by third parties.
Important:
The Kiddo Adapt comes without replacement parts. Replacement parts that may be placed by
Veldink4kids authorized dealers can be ordered from Veldink4kids.
Important:
Veldink4kids can contact you in case of unforeseen events through the guaranteed contact file. All
Veldink4kids customers are included in this telephone contact file. You will be informed by telephone
if any notices are required in the area of warranty or safety.
Dealers
Veldink4kids is working together with the following dealers:
•Welzorg http://www.welzorg.nl
•RSR http://www.rsr.nl
•Harting Bank http://www.harting-bank.nl
•EmCart http://www.emcartgroep.eu
•Medipoint https://www.medipoint.nl/
•MHG Dordrecht http://www.mhg-products.nl
•Beenhakker http://www.beenhakker.nl
•Meyra http://www.meyra.nl/home
•Kersten http://www.kerstenhulpmiddelen.nl
•JenS http://www.jensrevalidatie.nl
•Schreuder http://www.schreuder.net/online
•Jeremiasse http://www.jeremiasse.nl
•Lammert de Vries http://www.lammertdevries.nl/
•Doove Mobilities https://www.doove.nl/
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3. Safety instructions
1. It is not recommended that you sit in your wheelchair during transportation. If possible, we
recommend that you use an approved seat in the vehicle and that the wheelchair is safely
stored in the cargo area of the vehicle.
2. If you have to sit in the wheelchair for a long time, you should shift your position regularly.
Make sure there are no seams, folds or other irregular pressure spots on the back or the
seat. This is to prevent sores (decubitus).
3. In confined areas ensure you do not get stuck when manoeuvring. If you get stuck, try and go
back the same way you came, in reverse. Make sure assistance can be called.
4. A wheelchair has protruding parts, that may cause injuries or damage in case of a collision.
So avoid collisions.
5. Never reach too far out of your wheelchair, as you may fall over.
6. Never drive over a threshold or any other obstacle at an acute or obtuse angle, as you may
keel over or get stuck.
7. A speed exceeding 5 km per hour (3 mph) can be dangerous if you have not exercised it
sufficiently.
8. Never negotiate a bend at a high speed and do not make sudden, sharp turns as you may fall.
9. Do not negotiate obstacles if you are not a hundred percent sure you can complete the
manoeuvre safely.
10. Never hang heavy objects on your wheelchair; you upset the balance and you may even fall
over.
11. Use anti-tilt supports against falling over backward if you are not an experienced wheelchair
driver.
12. The maximum tyre pressure of the rear wheels amounts to 6 bar (87 PSI). If the pressure is
too high, the tyre may run beside the rim. ( The information regarding the tire pressure on the
tire may differ from the maximum tire pressure advice form Veldink 4 kids. A tire pressure of
6 bar results in less wear and a comfortable ride.
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If a flat tire develops, you can repair it yourself, repair it at your local bicycle dealer of have it
repaired by your dealer. After the repair, the tire can be inflated by connecting the biycle pump
to the valve nipple and pumping it up.
13. Never lift the wheelchair by movable or detachable parts.
14. Make sure the maintenance condition of the wheelchair is always perfect.
15. The maximum load of the Kiddo Adapt wheelchair is 75 kilos.
16. The wheelchair shall not be carry more than one person at the time.
17. If the width of the seat exceeds 420 mm at a camber angle of 7°, this may give problems with
the width of passageways.
18. The upholstery and the frame may get very hot if they are exposed to sunrays for a long time.
a. Flamable materials are not used in the wheelchair. More information about the materials
and the associated test results can be found in the technical construction file Kiddo
Classic and the accompanying digital appendices to that report (“9.7 appendix 7;
materials”). Data such as flammability reports, biocompatibility reports, standards and
other technical data of the materials used that come into contact with the user are
described in this report.
19. By travelling up a slope, the centre of gravity will move backwards, making it easier for the
wheelchair to tip over backwards.
20. By travelling down a slope, the centre of gravity will move forwards, making it easier for the
occupant to fall out of the wheelchair
21. As a wheelchair user you are vulnerable in traffic. Ensure that you are visible to other road
users. Observe the applicable traffic regulations.
The Kiddo Adapt has been successfully tested by TUV Rheinland to be a “crashtest safe”
wheelchair, in accordance with the ISO 7176-19 standard. It can therefore be transported with the
occupant in it (facing forward).
22. Attach the wheelchair with its occupant in it in a taxibus with a four-point securing system!
23. In addition, always use a 3-point safety belt to safely transport the occupant of the wheelchair
(forward facing position when used in motor vehicle).
The optional wheelchair seat belt is not suitable for use as a safe
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22. When transporting the wheelchair with the occupant in it, Veldink4kids recommends fitting
the wheelchair with a headrest.
24. If the wheelchair is strored for a longer period of time, this should be done in a dry room. As
soon as the wheelchair is put back into use, the checklist in chapter 10 must be followed.
25. Veldink4kids accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by negligency or failure to observe
the safety regulations. Depending on the specific conditions of accessories used, additional
safety instructions may be required.
26. Never modify the construction of the wheelchair.
27. Use only the Veldink4kids parts and accessories. These have been tested and are safe.
28. Markings, safety symbols and instructions are attached to the wheelchair. They must not be
covered or removed. They must remain for the life of the wheelchair and be clearly legible.
29. Before using the wheelchair, check that all parts of the wheelchair are properly assembled
and secured.
30. Make sure that the push bar, back height, the armrests, the lower leg length and possibly the
headrest are adjusted to the correct height.
31. Maintenance a minimal distance of 5cm between the feet plate and the floor.
32. Check the dimensions and adjust them optimally as described in this manual.
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4. Technical specifications
For the Kiddo Adapt the following data are applicable.
The adjustable sizes of the first column are increasing per centimeter. Additional technical
information can be read in the pre sale document. This document can be downloaded from
www.veldink4kids.com.
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5. Model
Below you will find a picture of the Kiddo Adapt.
Figure 1: Kiddo Adapt
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Explanation Kiddo Adapt (figuur 1)
1. Front wheels
2. Frame
3. Side guards
4. Armrest
5. Sit orthosis
6. Push handle
7. Veltrom drum brake system
8. Rear wheel with Ergo-grip hoop
9. Anti-tip system
10. Foot rest
11. Tilt system
6. General operations
Below you will find a picture of the divisibility of the Kiddo Adapt. Divisibility has a positive effect on
unmanned transport and / or the storage of the wheelcahir. All operations for this are described in de
next chapter.
Figure 2a: Divisibily Adapt
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Divisibility and weight Kiddo Adapt (figuur 2)
The weight per divisible unit is shown below. This information is important for assembling,
disassembling and / or carrying the wheelchair. You can opt for a detachable back so that the seat unit
can be divided into the seat and the complete backunit.
1. Frame + orthesis (± 12 kg (min) ± 25 kg (max))
2. Wheels (± 5 kg)
Because the wheelcair weighs more than 10kg after dismantling the wheels, care must be taken how
to lift the wheelchair without wheels. Below an image is shown at which points the wheelchair must
be picked up. In this situation it is assumed that the wheelchair is approached from the left (for the
user).
Place your hand on the underside of the front and grasp the rear seat tube with your other hand.
Always keep your back straight when lifting such a weight.
Figuur 3b: Lift positions of the Adapt
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6.1 Foldable footplate
By the Kiddo Adapt there is the possibility to choose for the foldable footplate. This can be useful
when transporting the wheelchair or when the user is making a transfer. The act is shown below
.(figures 3)
Figure 4: Foldable foot plate Kiddo Tilt)
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6.2 Mounting the wheels and drum brake
To mount a wheel with a quick-release axle you put the brake in neutral (1). You lift the wheelchair
again by the arm rest with 1 hand. Take the wheel by the brake handle and press the quick-release
button(2). Move the axle(3) into the axle adapter(4) until the wheel locks completely in the frame.
Release the button, it will jump out and the axle will be locked in the guide..
Always make sure after mounting a wheel with a quick-release axle that the axle is locked in the guide.
You can do this by taking a mounted wheel by the hub through the spokes and try and move it in a
horizontal direction. If this proves to be impossible, the axle is locked.
Figure 5: Mounting the backwheels
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6.3 Anti-tilting device
The anti-tilting supports prevent the wheelchair from tilting over backwards. The ant-tilting supports
can be slide inwards, for instance if an obstacle has to be negotiated. Release the anti-tilting support
(with wheel) (figure 6) by pushing the safety pin and pull the lever upwards and slide the anti-tilting
support inward.
Figure 6: Anti-tilting device
To put the anti-tilt supports back in their active position, you unlock the anti-tilt support by pulling up
the lever and sliding out the anti-tilting support.
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6.4 Seat unit tilting
There are 2 ways to tilt the wheelchair. With manual operation you must sqeeuze the operation lever
of de tilting system.
With the foot control system you push down the pedal (1) .
Figure 7a & b: Control pedal of the tilting system
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As soon as the control pedal is pushed down the seating-unit, through pushing the push handle from
the seating-unit, will tilt between the fenders. The seating-unit can be locked between the 5 degrees
forward till 52 degrees backward. (figure 8) As soon as the control pedal is released the seating-unit
clicks in one of the holes of the side guards.
The position of 10 degrees forward can be used to make an easy transfer. The Kiddo adapt can be
tilted 52 degrees backwards for the resting positions in 11 steps (figure 9). There can be a fully tilted
because the seat-unit is free running from the bottom frame. Only at 68 degrees is still an
interruption that also may be used.
Figure 8: Tilt area (view Kiddo Titl)
Figure 9: Positions of the sidequard
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7Use of the wheelchair
Water, sand, leftovers, street refuse etc.
When using your wheelchair you may encounter the above-mentioned pollutants which negatively
affects the operation of your wheelchair.
1. Prevent your wheelchair from being partly or wholly submerged in water. If your wheelchair
gets wet, or if you use water to clean the wheelchair, dry it again as well and as quickly as you
can.
2. Sand, leftovers, street refuse, hair etc. have a corroding, and therefore wearing effect on
moving parts. See chapter 10, directions for cleaning.
Support by escort
warning:
Ignoring the warnings given below may result in tilting or falling and cause injuries to the user and/or
the escort.
User:
Make sure you know your escort, be aware of what he/she can do. Make sure he/she is acquainted
with the warnings and safety and technical instructions regarding the use of your wheelchair.
Make sure the escort knows your wishes and realises what you expect
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