Hoggi SWINGBO Plus, User Manual

Page 1: ...SWINGBO Plus System Wheelchair for kids adolescents Partnering together to mobilise kids User manual ...

Page 2: ...__________________________________________________17 5 2 Backrest backrest panel angle and height adjustable ________________________________________________17 5 3 Backrest backrest panel trough shaped and height adjustable __________________________________________18 5 4 Foot rest hanger 90 knee angle _________________________________________________________________18 5 5 Knee angle system angle ...

Page 3: ...resis Muscle and nerve disorders Loss of limbs dysmelia lower limb amputation Imperfect osteogenesis Infantile spastic cerebral palsy Poliomyelitis Spina Bifida 1 3 Declaration of Conformity HOGGI GmbH as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the SWINGBO Plus conforms to the requirements of the 93 42 EEC Guidelines 1 4 Terms of Warranty Warranty applies only when the product is used a...

Page 4: ...xplanations become necessary or if you have further questions please contact your HOGGI dealer Practise with the new wheelchair on even straightforward terrain first together with the child Together with the child learn how the wheelchair reacts when the centre of gravity shifts for example on slopes or inclines or when clearing obstacles such as steps and curbs This should be done only with assist...

Page 5: ...e settings and wheelchair geometry the wheelchair may tip over if the user boards the chair using the footplate First practise boarding the chair with the child and an attendant who can secure the wheelchair and modify footplate and seat height settings if the chair has a tendency to tip over In addition turn the caster fork to the front prior to using the footplate for getting into the wheelchair...

Page 6: ...elchair is permitted for use as a seat in a motor vehicle Be careful in case of extreme temperatures The wheelchair can heat up significantly when in the sun or in the sauna In extreme cold there is a risk of hypothermia Slowing down from high speeds or when descending longer slopes tends to heat up the hands and fingers especially if using aluminium push rings When using the wheelchair outdoors l...

Page 7: ...e knob Whilst pressing the release knob position the quick release axle into the rear wheel bearing 3 Place the wheelchair onto the front castors and lift the wheelchair by holding the rear of the seat 4 nsert the rear wheel and the quick release axle into the axle housing Hold the spokes 4 close to the wheel hub and press the release knob with your thumb The rear wheel can then be easily slid int...

Page 8: ... desired backrest angle position CAUTION Check with a sharp push on the backrest that the bolt is securely located If your SWINGBO Plus is supplied with an anti tip it is directed to the front That is the non active position 8 The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair can be supplied with one or with two anti tippers Illustration 9 shows an anti tip in the active position To adjust the active position push the ...

Page 9: ...the radius of the rear wheels and approximately 2 3 cm above the ground 12 CAUTION By tipping the wheelchair carefully backwards onto the anti tippers check that they are securely located If your SWINGBO Plus is supplied with a detachable push bar push handle please proceed as follows Open the cam lever on both sides 13 Place the push bar push handle down into their locating brackets 14 Press in t...

Page 10: ...h seat or back upholstery from HOGGI please proceed as follows Slide the upholstered seat cushion under the backrest and lay the seat cushion on the seat surface as illustrated 18 Fasten the front flaps on the seat panel as shown in illustration 18 Fasten the flap of the seat cushion to the back edge of the seat surface 19 If your SWINGBO Plus wheelchair is supplied with an angle and height adjustab...

Page 11: ... in extreme cases the abrupt stopping of the wheelchair can lead to falls The brake shoe presses on the tires and grips it tightly The brake shoe is therefore at a 90 angle to its holder 24 CAUTION The effectiveness of the wheel lock are dependent on adequate air pressure Before starting to use your wheelchair check that the tires are inflated correctly The required air pressure is printed on the s...

Page 12: ...k that the tires are inflated correctly The required air pressure is printed on the side of the tires For rear wheels it should be at least 6 bar To release the wheel lock pull the brake lever upwards as shown 28 When the wheel lock is released the brake shoe should be 12 15 mm from the wheel 29 A This distance can be adjusted by the adjustment screw 29 B or by displacing the wheel lock on the moun...

Page 13: ...he maximum stability the four screws should be positioned with a distance to each other as far as possible Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 4 5 Backrest height backrest panel trough shaped and height adjustable If your SWINGBO Plus wheelchair is supplied with a trough shaped 2 parts height adjustable backrest ple...

Page 14: ...st position to the rear wheels The more the backrest is positioned to the rear of the axle the more active the SWINGBO PLUS can be driven e g lifting of the front wheels That means contrary a safer driving position if the adjustment is set above or in front of the rear axle The active degree is adjustable in 6 steps 0 5 by sliding the axle unit 38 CAUTION Adjustments with a high active degree dema...

Page 15: ...ed with a detachable push bar it is possible to adjust the height of the push bar after loosening the cam levers 42 But it is advisable to adjust the height about max 5 cm otherwise the tilt function can be limited 4 12 Height adjustment of the push handles The push handles are height and angle adjustable 4 13 Anti tip The angle of the anti tip can be adjusted by loosening the screw 44 To achieve ...

Page 16: ...aw the quick release axles from the rear wheels To re assemble the rear wheels refer to section 3 Delivery and preparing for use CAUTION Push sharply on each rear wheel to ensure that the quick release axles are securely located 4 15 Pneumatic tires PU tires The rear wheels can be supplied with pneumatic tires 49 left The car type valves enable the tyres to be checked or inflated at any petrol stat...

Page 17: ...omer s order It is possible for the retailer to fit alternative push rims All hand rims can be mounted close to the rear wheel or a little further apart A future modification is possible again 4 17 Drum brakes In addition to wheel lock and wheel lock lever integrated in wheel guards the SWINGBO Plus wheelchair can be fitted with drum brakes The drum brakes are activated from the push bar or push hand...

Page 18: ... 3 and 4 4 5 2 Backrest angle and height adjustable The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer s order Function and attachment of the backrest panels are described in 4 6 and 4 8 5 Accessories All accessories not installed by the manufacturer must be installed by trained technicians The following notes on installation are for your information but should be performed ...

Page 19: ...ously angle adjustable from 85 160 62 LLL short 20 36 cm LLL long 20 41 cm 5 6 Foot rest angle adjustment The foot rest can be folded upwards To get in the wheelchair the footrest must be always folded upwards The position of the foot rest can be adjusted by loosening the four screws on the foot rest bracket 63 This alters the location of the foot rest and therefore also the foot rest angle The an...

Page 20: ...tion and attachment of the knee angle are described in 5 5 Function and attachment of der foot rest angle are described in 5 6 Function and attachment of the foot rest lock are described in 5 7 Function and attachment of the lower leg length are described in 5 11 but it is necessary if your wheelchair is equipped with the single foot rest hanger to position both foot plates into the desired positi...

Page 21: ...The transparent spoke guards can be painted by the child or have decorative stickers applied 72 5 15 Anti tip The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair can be supplied with one or two anti tip units The anti tip increases the stability of the wheelchair The function and attachment of the anti tips are described in the section Delivery and preparing for use and in 4 13 CAUTION If only one attendant is available ...

Page 22: ...eaning Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loosened 5 18 Universal headrest bracket The bracket for the headrest can be mounted on both backrests 79 Release the clamping lever to adjust the height of the headrest Whenever you change any settings on the wheelchair make sure that you firmly tighten any screws that have been loo...

Page 23: ...ustration 83 shows the chest thoracic support adjusted in two different angles The SWINGBO Plus wheelchair will be built in accordance with the customer s order It is possible for the retailer to convert the chest thoracic support to other angles 5 22 Armrests with PU pads After loosening the marked screws the height of the armrests is adjustable 84 5 23 Therapy tray The therapy tray can be mounte...

Page 24: ...ain 87 Open the lap belt by pressing the red button 88 When the lap belt is fastened fine adjustment can be made by pulling one free end of the belt 5 25 4 point harness The 4 point harness should be installed by authorized dealers or trained technicians Take off the seat upholstery first and mount the buckles at the slotted holes The lap belt ends and the tension belts get mounted and preset as des...

Page 25: ...ded up foot rest 92 For convenience of handling it may be preferable to partially dismantle the wheelchair into a few main components To achieve the most compact folding package fold the backrest and foot rest but remove the rear wheels the anti tip assemblies and the push bar push handles 93 6 2 Using SWINGBO Plus for bus transport CAUTION We recommend that wherever and whenever possible users tr...

Page 26: ... an angle of 45 to the seat or wheelchair 96 from which a transfer is to be made Apply the parking brake 97 During the transfer the seat surface the backrest surface the push rims or briefly the side of the seat can be used for support The transfer should be practiced with a helper until it can be accom plished safely The transfer should be carried out in one movement Afterwards fold down the foot ...

Page 27: ...If a screw connection becomes loose repeatedly consult your dealer 7 Maintenance Your SWINGBO Plus wheelchair is CE approved The manufacturer herewith guarantees that this medical product as a whole conforms to the requirements of 93 42 EEC guideline The proper function of the wheelchair especially of the wheel locks should be checked before every use Safety nuts should be used only once If they h...

Page 28: ... 5 steps from 85 105 Lower leg length 20 cm 41 cm Footrest angle 10 to 10 Seat height 41 cm 51 cm Rear wheel diameter 20 22 24 Front castor diameter 100 mm 4 125 mm 5 140 mm 5 5 Camber 6 or 9 Weight SWINGBO Plus in SW32 24 rear wheels 140 mm rubber tires push bar foldable seat panel backrest panel trough shaped and height adjus table knee angle system footrest with heel stop anti tip and tip assis...

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