User Manual - Panthera AB
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1. forms the wrong action it can tip backwards for example if no anti tip devices are fitted It is fully possible to tip the chair The anti tip devices are safety components designed to prevent the chair from tipping backwards and are not intended for constant operation If the user manoeuvres the chair in such a manner that the anti tip devices are frequently used they must be checked daily If the wheelchair is equipped with electrically powered drive wheels the load on the anti tip devices can significantly increase and they should then be checked daily It is important that the child has been able to properly try out the chair and takes the time to practice his or her wheelchair technique If you have any questions concerning wheel chair technique contact your prescriber therapist Please feel free to contact us at Panth era AB as well Brakes Bambino If using our high brakes care must be taken to not catch the fingers when operating with the drive wheels If the high brakes are used and the child will be moving laterally to or from the chair it is important that he or she clears the braking mechanism so as to avoid fastening in it Keep in mind that the brakes are less effective when the tyres are poorly inflated or worn Because tyre sizes can vary always check the brakes after changing the tyre type The brakes are designed as parking brakes and not as service brakes NB For the brakes to function the tyres must be correctly inf2. Figures 5 and 6 This enables you to vary the seat height by about 2 cm upwards or downwards 2 Foot plate Micro Figure 8 Vertically You can adjust the foot plate upwards or downwards by changing holes on the bracket Remove the screws that secure the foot plate You can now move the foot plate upwards or downwards to one of the vertical positions The foot plate must be at a height that provides support for the undersides of the thighs against the seat at the same time as the feet are supported by the foot plate Horizontally The foot plate can be turned so that the plate is backwards or forwards Remove the two screws that secure the foot plate Turn the plate and retighten the screws Foot plate Figure 9 Vertically Loosen the screws 1 see Figure 8 and adjust the plate upwards or downwards Tighten the screws again If the feet need to be further down you can turn the bracket for the foot plate so that it is straight down Horizontally Loosen the screws 2 and fully open the hinge clamp and then carefully lift the foot plate forwards or backwards Angle Before you tighten the screws 2 set the desired angle Fully tighten the screws Figure 8 Figure 9 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS 3 Backrest Bambino Figures 10 11 and 1
3. balance that suits the child s body and manoeuvring technique so that it is as easy to manoeuvre as possible To move the drive wheels 1 First remove the drive wheels 2 Loosen the bolts at the bottom of the rear axle bracket on both sides of the chair see Figure 16 3 The wheel bracket can now be moved forwards and backwards along the longitudinal frame tube It is important that the wheel brackets are the same distance forwards on both sides This is easiest to check by measuring the distance between the horizontal frame tube s front edge and the wheel bracket s rear edge with a measuring tape or ruler and checking that the distance is the same on both sides see Figure 16 4 Now tighten the bolts so that the rear axle is securely attached Keep in mind that the little extra time spent on correctly adjusting the chair will be well worth the effort Try different settings over the course of a day to ensure that you have cor rectly adjusted the seat and balanced the chair After about one month make a new check to see that everything is functioning as it should Figure 16 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 12 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS 4 Positioning of the brakes Bambino Figure 17 The brakes must be adjusted so that in the locked position they press about 3 4 mm into the tyres Adjust by loosening the br
4. crash tested had the following configuration during testing Panthera Bambino Chassis Bambino complete width 30 Backrest Bambino complete width 30 Foot plate Bambino width 30 Drive wheel std 22 inch with titan push rim High brakes moved forwards Push bar complete width 30 Neck cushion Bambino width 30 Anti tip device Side guard Bambino 22 inch Cushion Bambino width 30 2 5 cm Deviations from the results may occur if the chairs have a different configuration The height of the chair s backrest and or the absence of head rest significantly affects the results art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 MAINTENANCE Your Panthera is constructed to be virtually maintenance free A few parts however re quire regular inspection Obviously you must clean and check the chair more often if you use it in more extreme environments such as in sand and salt water Once monthly you must Wipe the chair s chassis with automotive or dishwashing detergent and a damp cloth In the event of heavy soiling a degreasing agent may be used Lubricate all moving parts with 5 56 universal oil after cleaning Clean around the front wheel bracket in the fork between the wheel and fork It is here that hair dust etc often collect which can damage the bearings Loosen the nut with a 10 mm spanner and hold the bolt in place with another 10 mm spanner Tighten the bolt and remove the wheel Clean the spacers fitted between the wheel and
5. fork and wipe the outside of the wheel bearings with a rag Squirt a drop of oil into each bearing Now reas semble the parts Lubricate the axle for the drive wheels Remove the wheels and spread a few drops of oil on the axle If the wheelchair is used in rain sand salt and slush or the wheels seldom removed you should do this more often Inflate the tyres by removing the cap from the valve and inflating using a suitable valve adapter The tyres should be inflated to a pressure of 8 bar kg Check all screws bolts and nuts and tighten as necessary Check the chair for damage If damage has occurred immediately contact us at Panth era AB Twice yearly you must Lubricate moving brake parts with a few drops of oil Bambino Lubricate the bushing at the backrest joint Loosen the nut with a 10 mm spanner and hold the bolt in place with another 10 mm spanner Lubricate the bushing with a few drops of oil Bambino Wash the seat upholstery backrest upholstery and cushion cover in a washing machine at 40 degrees as necessary WARRANTY and SERVICE LIFE Service life This is determined by how hard the chair is used and how careful one is with maintenance Warranty We provide a 5 year factory warranty for the chassis Other parts 12 months with the exception of wear parts art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 16 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to
6. front wheel for easier rotation Panthera Micro is made for children between 1 and 5 years of age and intended for indoor use SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure you have received the chair you ordered Check the chair width Check the backrest height Check that you have received the accessories you ordered Conduct a technical inspection of the chair Check that The drive wheels move smoothly in and out of their nut pieces The drive wheels are properly secured after assembly The button for the quick release lock in the hub springs out entirely All wheels are in contact with the floor The fork for the caster is easy to turn The backrest is easy to fold down Only Bambino Balance and tip sensitivity The placement of the drive wheels the backrest angle and the backrest upholstery s ad justment have the greatest effect on the wheelchair s sensitivity to tipping After adjustment of the chair check that the chair s balance feels right Tip sensitivity is also influenced by whether a bag is hanging on the backrest the child is leaning reaching back the tyres are worn the tyres are poorly inflated or whether an unanticipated change to the surface is encountered art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A Panthera chair is designed to be as easily manoeuvred as possible Because the chair is SO easily manoeuvred it reacts quickly and easily to the user s actions If the user per
7. it easier to turn This entails a risk for the chair tipping forwards at an angle if it is moving rapidly and encounters an obstacle or dip This can also happen indo ors but is much less common Most small children need a belt to prevent them from losing balance and falling out of the chair A basic belt is supplied with the chair If this is not sufficient the child must not use the chair until the prescriber has obtained one that provides satisfactory protection Bambino Moving lifting Figure 1 Due to the chair s low weight it can shift laterally when the child moves to the chair from the side and the brakes are applied If you are uncertain have the child practice this move with your prescriber If the wheelchair is to be lifted along with the child always grip the wheelchair s frame not the backrest push bar leg support wheels or other moving parts See Figure 1 Figure 1 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 OVERVIEW Bambino Figure 2 Backrest Drive wheel Seat cushion Chassis Foot plate Caster Front fork Push rim Anti tip device 10 Rear axle 11 Quick release hub 12 Air valve 13 Backrest release 14 Brakes Sa Se oe a Figure 2 OVERVIEW Micro Figure 3 1 2 3 4 gt 6 7 8 9 Backrest Drive wheel tyre Seat cushion Chassis Foot plate Front fork Caster Rear axle Anti tip device 10 Quick release hub 11 Air valve Figure 3 art nr bruks barn
8. make technical changes TECHNICAL FACTS Bambino Seat width cm Overall dimensions Width Length Height Seat Angle Height rear Height front 41 41 41 41 Depth 18 25 23 30 23 30 23 30 Backrest Backrest angle forwards backwards 7 7 12 7 7 12 7 7 12 7 7 12 Backrest height Transport dimensions 17 25 or 27 35 Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyres bar Weights are with brakes fitted 17 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 TECHNICAL FACTS Micro Seat width cm Overall dimensions Width Length Height Seat Angle Height rear Height front Depth Backrest Backrest angle forwards backwards Backrest height Transport dimensions Width Length Height Weight Total g Transport User weight kg Air pressure in tyres bar Weights are with brakes fitted 18 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes sabueyo EJIUYD0 ayeW O JYBU ay S2AJoSOJ gy EISUJUEJ 03 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 9 1 OCTO A Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Sp nga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se
9. 2 Backrest height Figure 10 First loosen the bolts on both sides see Figure 9 Next release the backrest upholstery from the tensioning straps You can now adjust the backrest to a suitable height by moving the backrest columns upwards or downwards Once you have found a suitable height re tighten the bolts Remove the unattached strap if the backrest is adjusted to a low position Backrest angle Figures 11 and 12 1 Release the backrest locking function by pulling the cable 4 see Figure 10 and folding the backrest forwards 2 Loosen the lock nuts 2 with a 13 mm spanner and screw in the adjustment screws 3 using a 5 mm Allen key 3 Loosen the bolts 5 and 6 see Figure 11 with a 10 mm spanner 4 Fold back the backrest so that the locking pin 7 springs out 5 Adjust the desired angle by moving the entire backrest forwards or backwards 6 Tighten the bolts 5 and 6 with a 10 mm spanner 7 Use the adjustment screws 3 to eliminate play using a 5 mm Allen key so that both of the adjustment screws are even with the frame Tighten the lock nuts 2 with a 13 mm spanner 8 Check that the locking pins spring out in their locking slots when the backrest is folded back Figure 11 Figure 12 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 ADJUSTMENTS 3 Backrest Bambino Figures 13 Backrest upholstery tension This is adjusted by tightening or loosening the straps with Velcro faste
10. Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes OCTO AE User Manual Bambino Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Sp nga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 CONTENTS Introduction Contact Description Safety instructions Overview Settings Accessories Transport Crash testing Maintenance Warranty Technical facts INTRODUCTION We congratulate you on your choice of a wheelchair from Panthera AB and we hope you will be satisfied with this product All products from Panthera AB are designed and assembled in Spanga outside of Stockholm They are built to be market leading when it comes to quality ease of manoeuv rability and low weight Intended use Panthera Bambino and Micro are wheelchairs built for children who need an easily mano euvred everyday wheelchair that permits them to sit comfortably and ergonomically The chassis has narrow outer dimensions and is the lightest currently available on the market For optimal use of the Panthera wheelchair you or a qualified professional must make the necessary adjustments so that the child sits comfortably and so that the chair is easy to manoeuvre and is properly balanced It is therefore important that you read the instruc tions for making adjustments to your Panthera We strongly recommend that you carefully read the entire user manual CONTACT If you have any questio
11. ake clamping bolt with a 10 mm spanner and a 4 mm Allen key after which you can move the brakes forwards or backwards along the frame s seat tubes Try different positions until the brakes are correctly adjusted and then retighten the clamping bolt NB The braking force will change if the air pressure is too low the tyres worn or when changing to another tyre type You should therefore regularly check the position of the brakes 4 Anti tip device Bambino Figure 18 With the anti tip device lowered adjust the ground clearance by placing the wheel tube in one of the four positions shown in Figure 18 The anti tip device can be folded away under the frame when not needed Do this be pressing down the anti tip device and then turning it under the seat When you later fold out the anii tip device make sure that it is secured in the locking slots When the child is learning back wheel manoeuvring the anti tip device should be set at a height that permits the chair to be balanced Figure 18 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 TRANSPORTATION Securing the wheelchair in a vehicle Bambino Figure 19 and 20 We would like to make it quite clear that the best alternative for transportation in a vehicle is to transfer from the wheelchair into a regular passenger seat with a seatbelt If this is not possible you may have to remain seated in your crashtested wheelchair The wheelchair must always be turned to the vehicle s
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13. direction of travel when the user is sitting in the chair while underway The wheelchair must always be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point safety belt system The belts are tensioned at the front edge around the tubes at the bearing sleeves for the link wheels See Figure 19 At the rear the belts are secured around the rear axle NB Do not use metal hooks directly against the rear axle See Figure 20 Pull the wheelchair backwards and pull hard on the rear belts so that the wheelchair is stationary and moves neither forwards nor backwards Once the chair is properly secured set the brakes if the chair is equipped with brakes We also recommend folding out the anti tip device if the chair is so equipped Make sure that all belts and buck les are properly tensioned in the rail on the floor and that all are pulled tight Figure 19 Figure 20 Securing the user Bambino Figures 21 22 and 23 If the child will remain in the wheelchair while travelling we recommend that the wheelchair s backrest be even with or above the child s shoulder blades The child must be restrained in the vehicle with a 3 point safety belt This is to minimise the risk of injury to the head and or rib cage in the event of a collision or hard braking The vehicle s safety belt must be against the body and may not be held away from the body by any part of the wheelchair See Figures 21 and 22 Any unattached wheelchair parts must be removed to reduce the risk
14. eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS When adjusting the seat to the child s posture and balancing the chair necessary for at taining the desired manoeuvring properties it is important that you do this in the correct order You must adjust the seat before adjusting the balance This is because the chair s balance shifts when you adjust the seat Keep in mind that the little extra time spent on correctly adjusting the chair will be well worth the effort Try different settings over the course of a day to ensure that you have correctly adjusted the seat and balanced the chair Make the adjustments in the following order 1 Seat upholstery 2 Foot plate 3 Backrest and upholstery 4 Wheelchair balancing 5 Positioning of brakes Bambino 6 Anti tip device Bambino 1 Seat upholstery depth Figures 4 and 5 By moving the seat extension forwards and backwards you can adjust the seat depth Loosen the front part of the seat by pulling backwards the seat is secured with a Velcro fastener Adjust the seat depth and secure with the Velcro fastener Figure 4 Figure 5 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 ADJUSTMENTS 1 Seat upholstery tension Micro Figures 6 and 7 The tension of the rear half of the seat upholstery can be adjusted by tightening or relea sing the Velcro strap at the bottom of the seat
15. h testing you should use our anti tip device The anti tip device makes it impossible to tip backwards and is easy to remove when it is no longer needed Move the drive wheels as shown see Figure 15 1 First remove the drive wheels 2 Loosen the nuts 1 with a 15 mm spanner on both sides of the chair 3 The rear axle can now be moved forwards and backwards along the longitudinal frame tube It is important that the wheel brackets are the same distance forwards on both sides This is easiest to check by measuring the distance as shown in Figure 14 with a measur ing tape or ruler and checking that the distance is the same on both sides 4 Now tighten the nuts 1 so that the rear axle is securely attached art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 ADJUSTMENTS 4 Wheelchair balancing Micro Figure 16 Adjust the balance of the wheelchair by moving the drive wheels rear axle forwards or backwards see Figure 16 The further forward you position the drive wheels the more the chair will be balanced to the rear This causes the chair to be light to the front and there will be more weight over the drive wheels The chair will be easier to manoeuvre and also be easier to lift by the back wheels when passing over thresholds etc The chair must not however be excessively balanced to the rear as this can create a feeling of insecurity It is therefore important that you take the time to properly test until you have found a
16. lated See the techni cal information Seat adjustment Incorrect seat adjustment can cause pressure sores If uncertain immediately contact your prescriber Ensure that the side guards do not press too hard against the thighs as this can cause pressure sores If the side guards are applying too much pressure the chair is either too narrow or the side guards require adjustment The seat is intended for use with a cushion Other children can hurt themselves on the wheels Because spoke guards make the chair more difficult to manoeuvre they are not standard But if the child is with other children there is a risk of fingers or hands being caught bet ween the spokes and spoke guards can thus be necessary Manoeuvring Bambino If the distance between the foot plate s lowest part and the underlying surface is less than 40 mm the foot plate can catch on surface projections and cause falls forwards If the child is being pushed or moving independently down over a kerb with the anti tip devices extended they can catch on the kerb edge and cause a fall forwards If you are uncertain retract the anti tip devices and ask for help art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Micro Intended for indoor use The reason for the chair only being suitable for indoor use is that it has just one front wheel to make
17. ners at the rear of the backrest The backrest upholstery also has a tab that fastens under the seat upholstery with a Velcro strap You can move this forwards or backwards to attain suitable tension for the backrest upholstery s lower section called the seat bucket By changing these adjustments you can form the backrest upholstery to the shape of the child s back so that there is suitable support for the lower back Begin by releasing the strap and then seat the child as far back as possible in the chair Tension the strap so that good support is attained If it seems that the child is not sufficiently far back in the chair this can be because the backrest upholstery s lower tab is attached too far forward under the cushion upholstery Release it and move it backwards Backrest Micro Figure 14 Backrest upholstery tension The backrest upholstery can be tensioned or released by tensioning or releasing the Velcro straps at the rear of the backrest see Figure 14 The backrest upholstery has a tab that fastens under the seat upholstery with a Velcro strap You can move this forwards or backwards to attain suitable tension on the backrest upholstery s lower section called the seat bucket By making these adjustments you can form the backrest upholstery to the shape of the child s back so that there is suitable support for the lower back Begin by releasing the strap and then seat the child as far back as possible in the chair Tension the strap
18. ns or need help with your product first contact your local supplier assistance centre To contact the manufacturer see the information below Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Spanga Sweden 46 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes DESCRIPTION Panthera Bambino We at Panthera manufacture active chairs that have been continuously acknowledged over the years as the most free rolling and easiest to manoeuvre chairs on the market Panthera Bambino is no exception It is an everyday chair for children with excellent rolling properties and it has the same superb qualities as its larger family members Thanks to our broad accessory line and the many adjustment options a very large group of different children can use Bambino It is easy to manoeuvre easy to adjust and easy to lift Panthera Bambino is simply a truly active chair for children from about 4 to 12 years of age Panthera Micro Panthera Micro is the chair for the youngest children As we all know being able to move about independently is very important and not the least for a child Panthera Micro is the refore built to be as easy to manoeuvre as possible Chrome molybdenum and titan form the frame the front wheel for marathon chairs is the drive wheel Just as with many tennis chairs it has just one
19. of injury to the child or other passengers Neck cushion or other headrest must be used See figure 22 and 23 Figure 23 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes CRASH TESTING Crash tested and approved Bambino Panthera s Bambino wheelchair has been approved for use during transport in vehicles operated by services for transport of the disabled as follows We provide instructions for how the chair is to be secured in an approved manner and which materials have been used during testing The following wheelchair models and materials were used upon approval according to the tests below This documentation is based on the results obtained when Panthera s wheelchairs were crash tested according to ISO 7176 19 2001 and ISO 10542 2000 The crash test was conducted by SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden Test dates 20 February 2003 and 12 November 2008 Panthera Bambino Attachment equipment Unwin belt 4 point with snap hook User seat belt Unwin 3 point seat belt high deflector Fastening Unwin low profile rail Test dummy Hybrid III dummy weight 50 kg During this crash test we collaborated with Unwin which manufactures attachment equip ment for wheelchairs For more information about the belts please contact Unwin Wheelchair configuration during crash testing The wheel chair that we have
20. so that good support is attained If it seems that the child is not sufficiently far back in the chair this can be because the backrest upholstery s lower tab is attached too far forward under the cushion upholstery Release it and move it backwards Figure 13 Figure 14 art nr bruks barn eng Rev 2013 03 10 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes ADJUSTMENTS 4 Wheelchair balancing Bambino Figure 15 Adjust the balance of the wheelchair by moving the drive wheels rear axle forwards or backwards The further forward you position the drive wheels the more the chair will be balanced to the rear This causes the chair to be light at the front and there will be more weight over the drive wheels The chair will be easier to manoeuvre and also easier to lift by the back wheels when passing over curbs thresholds etc However the chair must not be overly balanced to the rear because there is then the risk of it tipping backwards It is important that you take the time to properly test until you have found a balance that suits the child s body and manoeuvring technique so that the chair is as easy to mano euvre as possible without excessive risk for tipping After making adjustments to the chair balance someone should always be behind the chair when testing If you are still uncer tain of whether the chair is correctly balanced after thoroug
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