Push-chair for Children HIPPO Usage and Maintenance Instruction

Push-chair for Children
HIPPO
Usage and Maintenance Instruction
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Akces-Med Sp. a o.o. has implemented quality management systems complying to
the norms of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 regarding organization of
production, sales and service. The system is certified by Det Norske Veritas.
Medical product class I in conformity to the Directive 93/42/EWG of the
European Parliament and Council regarding medical product. The producer
issued a relevant declaration of conformity. The registration number of the
producer at the State Register of Healing Products, Medical Products and
Biocide Products:
PL/CA01 04088/W
INTRODUCTION
Hippo special stroller is designed for children with motor dysfunctions
which enable them to move or change positions single-handedly. This
stroller makes it possible for patient to have an upright position in sitting
or half-lying position. Furthermore, it is advanced product which makes it
easier for patient to perform everyday activities.
User ought to get acquainted with this manual instruction before using
the product. It is really important to comply with all guidelines which
are presented in this book because only then the product will be used in
a proper way and, moreover, it will prolong its durability as well as
aesthetics.
If you have any questions or remarks, please do not hesitate to contact
our medical consultant (ph. 0508 382 509) or directly our company
AKCES-MED Sp. Z o.o. (ph. 17 864 04 70)
We are grateful for purchasing our product.
Before you start using our product you are
obliged to read our instruction. Please remember
that following the instructions included in this
publication will enable safe usage of the product
as well as it will extend functional and esthetic life
of the product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................5
2. HIPPO STROLLER'S STANDARD
EQUIPMENT...................................................................................................6
3. HIPPO STROLLER'S ADDITIONAL EQUIPPMENT............................7
4. WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS ..................................................8
5. SIZE TABLE.............................................................................................8
6. DETAILED USER'S GUIDE FOR HIPPO STRO..............................9
6.1. HOW TO FOLD THE STROLLER? ................................................9
6.2. ROZŁOŻENIE WÓZKA.....................................................................11
6.3. ADJUSTMENT OF BACKREST'S TILT ANGLE.......................11
6.4. FOOT REST ADJUSTMENT.............................................................12
6.5. FRONT RAIL......................................................................................13
6.6. HEADREST ADJUSTMENT.............................................................13
6.7.BRAKES................................................................................................14
6.8. ABDUCTION BLOCK........................................................................14
6.9. THE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE'S STROLLER .....................15
6.10. CASTORS.........................................................................................15
6.11. CANOPY...........................................................................................16
6.12. SIDE PELOTTES.............................................................................17
6.13. UPHOLSTERY.................................................................................17
7. WARUNKI GWARANCJI...................................................................18
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Hippo stroller is a wheelchair which is designed for
rehabilitation and for performing everyday activities which are
connected with the care of children with dysfunctions which either
impede or make it impossible to sit or stand single-handedly. This product
has a stabilization function thanks to which patient is secured during
sitting or half-lying position with the aid of stroller's elements. This
function is really beneficial due to the fact that it prevents from unwanted
cramps or further development of deformity.
New Hippo stroller is better as well as improved version. It is equipped
with additional functions which make the product more comfortable.
This function is helpful because patient can perform all activities with
ease. The product has mounted shock absorbers thanks to which
stroller may be easily used outdoor and it decreases vibrations which
may appear during ride. What is more, the product has wide canopy
which protects against sun as well as wind.
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2. HIPPO STROLLER'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1. Foldable frame with wheels and rear brake
2. Swivel front wheels 360°
3. Drive system with shock absorbers
4. Roomy basket
5. Adjustable Foot Rest
6. Seat
7. Removable Abduction Block
8. Adjustable backrest
9. Adjustable side pelottes
10. 5 points seat belts
11. Headrest with head supporting belt
12. Adjustable and folding canopy
13. Detachable and reversible seat unit
14. Adjustable push handle made of genuine Feather
15. Leg cover
16. Pumped wheels front/rear
17. Front rail
18. Rain cover
19. Bag
20. Pump
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3. HIPPO STROLLER'S ADDITIONAL EQUIPPMENT
CAR SEAT
UMBRELLA
SUN UMBRELLA
CUP HOLDER
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4. WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Size
Width
Length
Height
5. SIZE TABLE
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Weight
6. DETAILED USER'S GUIDE FOR HIPPO STROLLER
6.1 HOW TO FOLD THE STROLLER?
6.1.1. In order to take out the seat, it is necessary to tighten red levers
situated on stroller's sides until they will be blocked. This activity needs
to be repeated for second side of the stroller.
In order to take out seat from frame it is necessary to pull seat
upwards.
6.1.2. After taking out the seat it is possible to fold frame by pulling
grips situated on each sides of frame. It is important to pull them until
frame's tubes will unblock from grips.
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6.1.2 Po uprzednim wyjęciu konstrukcji wewnętrznej możliwe jest
złożenie stelaża wózka poprzez jednoczesne pociągnięcie do siebie
uchwytów znajdujących się po obydwu stronach stelaża wózka aż do
momentu odblokowania się rurek stelaża wózka z uchwytów.
Stelaż składa się poprzez pociągniecie rączki stelaża wózka w dół aż
do momentu całkowitego złożenia się stelaża wózka.
6.1.3 Złożenie gondoli do celów transportowych możliwe jest przez
wykręcenie pokręteł wraz z śrubami znajdującymi się po obydwu
stronach wózka a następnie pociągnięcie oparcia wózka w dół aż do
oporu. Rozłożenie gondoli wykonuje się poprzez pociągnięcie oparcia w
górę aż do oporu a następnie przykręcenie śrub wraz z pokrętłami.
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6.2 ROZŁOŻENIE WÓZKA
6.2.1. Aby rozłożyć wózek należy pociągnąć rączkę wózka w górę aż do
momentu naskoczenia rurek stelaża wózka na otwory w uchwytach oraz
całkowitego rozłożenia stelaża wózka.
6.3 ADJUSTMENT OF BACKREST'S TILT ANGLE
6.3.1. So as to adjust backrest's tilt angle it is necessary to pull handle (8)
upwards. Handle is situated at the back of backrest, then you need to
adjust backrest according to your preferences and then release handle.
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6.4. FOOT REST ADJUSTMENT
6.4.1. In order to adjust foot rest's tilt angle it is necessary to push buttons
on sides of foot rest in order to release hinges (it is important to push these
buttons at the same time). Once buttons are released, foot rest will be
blocked in a proper position.
6.4.2. There are three steps which has to be done so as to adjust foot
rest's length.
First and foremost, you need to undo knobs situated at the back of foot
rest and then take out screws situated in holes. Next it is necessary to
adjust foot rest in a suitable position, after which you have to move
socket screws to suitable holes and once again screw knobs.
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6.5. FRONT RAIL
6.5.1. Front rail (17) can be dismantled by releasing protections situated
on rail sides and then by pulling rail.
6.5.2. In order to assemble front rail, it is necessary to put rail against
tubes and unblock protection
6.6 HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
6.6.1. The height of headrest may be adjusted. In order to do it, it is
necessary to undo knob situated at the back of backrest and then pull
headrest upwards and once again tighten nut.
6.6.2. The width of headrest is also possible. It may be done by
adjusting headrest chock with the aid of Allen key.
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6.7. BRAKES
6.6.1. The height of headrest may be adjusted. In order to do it, it is
necessary to undo knob situated at the back of backrest and then pull
headrest upwards and once again tighten nut.
6.6.2. The width of headrest is also possible. It may be done by
adjusting headrest chock with the aid of Allen key.
6.8. ABDUCTION BLOCK
6.8.1. Abduction block can be dismantled by undoing knob situated
under seat and then by taking out abduction block from seat.
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6.9. THE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE'S STROLLER
6.9.1. In order to adjust handle's tilt angle, it is necessary to push buttons
situated on sides of handle. Once buttons are released, handle will be
blocked in a proper position.
6.10. CASTORS
6.10.1. Front castors can be blocked by turning knob situated above
castors clockwise.
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6.10.2 In order to unblock castors it is necessary to turn knob
anticlockwise.
6.10.3. Front castors may be dismantled by pushing buttons situated
above castors. It is essential to push buttons when stroller is lifted and
front castors do not touch the floor.
6.10.4. Front castors can be assembled
6.11. CANOPY
6.11.1. In order to dismantle canopy, it is necessary to push buttons
situated at the lower part of canopy. Next canopy has to be pulled out
from snaps.
Canopy can be assembled ....
6.11.2. In order to adjust canopy, it is necessary to pull it until it will
be blocked in a proper position.
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6.12. SIDE PELOTTES
12.1. Side pelottes are fastened with the aid of Velcro tapes.
6.13. UPHOLSTERY
6.13.1. Cover
The product is equipped with cover which protects the patient against
adverse weather conditions. It can be fastened only when rail is
dismantled. (5.1.) In order to fasten cover it is necessary to put its lower
part on foot rest and then join fasteners situated on the upper part of the
cover with fasteners situated on the canopy.
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11. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
1.
The producer gives the purchaser a 2-year guarantee for the purchased
rehabilitation device, counting from the day of purchasing.
2. Any defects which will be found in that period will be removed within 14 days
from the date of registration and delivery of the device to the place of
purchasing or to the producer.
3. The cost of delivery is carried by the producer. The person making a claim
should deliver the device to the place of purchasing or to the producer in the
original factory packaging, protecting from damage. Any damage caused by
insufficient packaging during delivery will not be the subject of repair. The
claiming person may not ask for gratification if the device is incorrectly
labeled or packed during delivery.
4. The length of the guarantee is extended by the period of repair of the device.
5. The guarantee repair does not include activities which are described in the
instruction and are expected to be done by the user independently and on
his/her cost.
6. The purchaser has right to exchange the device if:
the repair is not completed within 14 days
after 2 repairs of the same defect, the defect still reoccurs.
7. Usage of the device should be according to the instruction. Usage in any other
way that designed, incorrect usage or introduction of any technical changes
results in loss of the guarantee.
8. Damage of the device caused by incorrect exploitation, incorrect maintenance
or storage, mechanical damage, natural usage of parts (upholstery, wheels),
are not included in the guarantee. Their repair is done on the cost of the
purchaser.
9. Akces-MED warns against making any guarantee repairs in not-authorized
places. Such repair or any change introduced to the device results in loss of
guarantee.
10. The guarantee card is valid if the date of purchasing is included and
authenticated by the stamp of the shop, type and factory number of the device.
The guarantee card shouldn't contain any corrections.
11. Akces-MED has paid after-guarantee service of devices purchased at the
Company.
12. In cases not regulated by the herby guarantee card, the regulations of Civil
Code apply.
All issues connected with the guarantee please direct to the place of purchasing, our
sales representatives or directly to Akces-MED Sp. z o.o.
The device is marked with a label stating the maximum permitted ballast.
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PRODUCER OF ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES
Akces-MED Sp. z o.o.
Leszka Czarnego 3
35-615 Rzeszow
Poland
Ph. 0048 17 864 04 70
Fax. 0048 17 864 04 71
http:// www.akces-med.com
e-mail: akces-med@akces-med.com
Authorized Dealer:
Date of issue:
Last update:
22-07-2013
22-07-2013
AKCES-MED reserves the right to introduce technical and commercial changes
to the content of this instruction without previous warning.
Each change will be specified with the date of last updating.