User manual – Swifty Reha-Buggy
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1. SNETT User manual Swifty Reha Buggy Thomashilfen b E 5 D mee gt e hehe WS anni a Kr feed e PS e H e AA ae pe x 10 11 12 Thomastfffen Thomashilfen 10 Dear Swifty user the Swifty rehabilitation buggy isa 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 Saf lated checks and maintenance in 11 alety related checks a VATN General safety information 11 NMU UNN 11 Risks and contraindication 11 IS ES AEL SDD en IG ee ren i i i E EE E Technical ification 1 TN 2 nfolding foldin 1 LILO LEO TONEN BD E 2 Adjustmen ion 1 PUPS LING ON E aa ae a a i a i i i RENNE EEE2. 2 Parking brake function 1 Tb 2 SE 13 MN 13 l 1 OL Og ss EEE REE EE EEE EEE ETE ER EE TRE 3 DER eege 13 Cleaning and in ion 14 Sali TA JENG VON Marne nner Eye pe mre aaa TRC i mT why a a er gare orm mn ja i a o a G n nditions CE mark 14 uarantee conditions EEE EE E E A E E Thomashilfen Safety related checks and maintenance intervals gt Should a problem be found when carrying out the regular checks it should be immediately reported to the issuing authority your local distrubutor or Thomashilfen Routine maintenance The user s family can easily carry out the following tasks The supplied Allen key is required to tighten the footrest 1 Always wipe the pushchair dry Never put it away damp Check that the two footrest Allen screws are in place and are tight by using the Allen key daily Check all nuts bolts and screws are tight daily Check operation of the backrest folding and reclining mechanisms weekly Check operation of the brake always before using the pushchair ae SS E Ka Clean frame when necessary we suggest at least once a week Six monthly maintenance Only someone who is a competent tradesman or repairer should carry out this work If a major fault is found stop using the pushchair until it has been corrected Fold and open the pushchair Check that all movements through the folding range are free Examine frame for any damage Check operation of the pushchair and the seat back recline Exami
3. 73 cm 24 0 x 15 0 x 28 7 80 119 cm 31 5 46 9 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 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 fig 1 Folding up minimum size 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 fig 2 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 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 fig 3 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 fig 4 Lower leg length Release the knurled screws at the
4. The chassis is manufactured from high quality steel and aluminium tubing which is coated with a robust heat enamel finish and can be cleaned using commercially available no toxic soap neutral soap Guarantee conditions CE mark Thomashilfen offers you a guarantee of 3 years for all frame parts commencing on the date of purchase This guarantee incorporates all claims which influence functionality Damages due to improper use e g overloading and natural wear and tear are excluded Swifty meets the requirements of the European standards EN 12182 and 12183 and is provided with a CE marking Enjoy using your Swifty rehabilitation buggy Thomashilfen
5. The lap belt should not be held away from body by rehabilitation buggy components or parts such as side pads or wheels fig 16 NOTE The belt webbing should not be twisted when in use 5 The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the optimal zone of 30 to 75 to the horizontal as shown in fig 17 6 The occupant lap belt should be tightened to make a snug fit without causing discomfort to the passenger 7 If the pushchair is fitted with a harness this should only be fastened after the occupant restraint system 8 The shoulder belt of the occupant restraint system must be fitted 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 fitted to the side wall of the vehicle should be used to correctly restrain the occupant Cleaning and care instructions 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 BS 5852 part 1 Please remember that even high quality materials are subject to fading through longterm exposure to intense sunlight or repeated washing fig 12 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
6. back of the tube guides of the foot support Bring the foot support into the desired position by pushing on the frame tube and fasten the screws again fig 5 Footrest The footrest can be folded up for ease of transfer fig 6 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 Thomashilfen H belt The Swifty rehabilitation buggy is supplied with H belt as standard 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 fig 7 Adjusting the shoulder belt height Open the velcro of the back upholstery Open the two top cam buckles and pull out shoulder belt Then cut the backrest upholstery in the quilted seam depending on the desired mounting height Pass the belts through the slit created and insert the belts into the cam buckles Close the two top cam buckles again and also close the velcro of the back upholstery fig 8 10 Removing the H belt Open the velcro of the back upholstery Open the cam buckles and pull out H belt fig 9 Mounting the belts Cut the backrest upholstery in the quilted seam depending on the desired mounting height Pass the two upper belts through the holes in the upholstery and insert them into the back plate fig 8 Open the velcro of the back upholstery Insert the belts into the cam buckles and ad
7. ion of travel Put the brakes on 3 Make sure the hip angle adjustment is locked 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 fig 13 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 fig 14 13 Thomashilfen 14 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 Vehicle operators and or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie downs and occupant restraint systems 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 fig 15 4
8. just the desired belt length fig 9 The two bottom belt ends can be attached with cam buckles to the back plate fig 10 Guide the belts left and right next to the back upholstery to the corresponding cam buckle and fix them Close the back upholstery TIP The belt length can also be adjusted from the front Pull the D ring to shorten the belt Tip assist Put the foot on the tip assist hold the Swifty rehabilitation buggy with both hands and crowd back fig 11 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 The Swifty rehabilitation buggy is designed to be forward facing when used as a seat in a motor vehicle The occupant should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible The 4 tie down securement points are indicated with the following symbol Mi Preparing the Swifty for transport 1 Remove the following if fitted 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 floor track with the front of the pushchair facing towards the front of the vehicle in the direct
9. ne nuts screws pivots and frame plugs for tightness and general condition Examine brake assembly for wear damage and correct operation Examine tyres for sharp objects cuts or splits Examine castor and wheel bearings for excessive wear EE E Check castors and rear wheels for free rotation security and accumulation of fluff and grit Remove any fluff and grit with a dry lint free cloth Please observe the following safety instructions gt 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 2 Your child should always be secured using the H belt standard equipment see page 13 or a suitable alternative belt available as an accessory gt CAUTION Wet tyres can adversely affect braking When not in use or stopping secure the buggy using the foot brake to prevent it accidentally rolling away Important Do not leave the brake on when the pushchair is not in use for an extended period of time as this will damage the rear wheels gt Please do not overload the Swifty rehabilitation buggy refer to the specified maximum carrying capacity see technical specifications Take advantage of reflective clothing to make you and your child visible to other road users particularly in the dark dk A Attaching shopping bags or other heavy items to the buggy increases the dange
10. r of it tipping over We do not recommend that items are hung from the handle Use the basket available as an accessory under the seat unit When using the buggy please follow the recommendations in the instruction manual especially when folding and unfolding Never leave your child unsupervised in the Swifty buggy Always make sure the parking brake is engaged when transferring your child into or out of the buggy To avoid the danger of choking please keep plastic packing materials out of reach of your children vyvyvvyvv The buggy is suitable for carrying one child only Purpose and use The Swifty Reha Buggy is suited for the ergonomic transfer push brace with adjustable height of handicapped children both outside and inside Risks and contraindications Proper handling may avoid any use related risks No contraindications are known 11 Thomashilfen 12 Technical specifications Swifty Reha Buggy Seat depth 22 28 5 cm 8 7 11 2 Seat width 34 cm 13 4 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 fix 15 31 x 18 cm 12 2 x 7 1 61 x 102 x 98 cm 24 0 x 40 2 x 38 6 Dimensions when folded W x Hx L Footrest size W x L Overall dimensions W x H x L Push bar height Wheel size swivel wheels front 75 Wheel size rear 10 Weight 12 4 kg 27 3 Ib Carrying capacity 35 kg 77 2 Ib Folding Unfolding 61 x 38 x
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