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LEVO

Declaration of Conformity

As manufacturer of the LEVO Stand-up wheelchair, the company

LEVO

AG

Anglikerstrasse 20

CH-5610

Wohlen

Switzerland

Tel.: +41 (0)56-618 4411

Fax:+41 (0)56-618 4410

Email:

[email protected]

Internet:

http://www.levo.ch

declares in all responsibility that the product hereby mentioned (see following list) corresponds
with the valid direction of the EC instructions for medical products determined 14th June, 1993
(93/42/EWG).

Moreover we declare valid the correspondence of this products with following norms / nominal
documents:

ISO 7176-1

EN 12182

ISO 7176-3

EN 12183

ISO 7176-8

EN 12184

ISO 7176-15

EN 60601-1

ISO 7176-16

EN 60601-1-2

UNI 14971

Wohlen, July 1, 2004

Markus Burger

Thomas Räber

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Summary of Contents for KID & JUNIOR

Page 1: ...gents and Authorized Technicians Alterations in constructional and technical manner or to the electronic require the written authorisation of LEVO AG otherwise no warranty or product liability will be accepted In case of difficulty contact Manufacturer Agent LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH 5610 Wohlen Tel 41 0 56 618 44 11 Fax 41 0 56 618 44 10 Internet http www levo ch ...

Page 2: ...sing your LEVO They contain important information necessary for successful operation of the wheelchair Whether you use your LEVO as a stand up aid at work in everyday life or to help with standing exercises it guarantees you optimum independence mobility and health As a LEVO customer you have a valuable contribution to make to the on going further development of our products We put great store by ...

Page 3: ...r handle optional 18 6 13 Stand up operation for accompanying person optional 18 6 14 Other options 18 7 The brakes wheel locks 19 7 1 Adjusting the brakes 20 8 Standing 21 8 1 General tips 21 8 2 Knee support 21 8 2 Knee support 22 8 3 Chest strap 22 8 4 Standing up 23 8 5 Sitting down 23 8 6 Emergency cut out switch 24 9 Batteries 24 9 1 Recharging the batteries 25 10 Handling a wheelchair 25 10...

Page 4: ... the rear wheels 29 11 4 Removing the front castors 30 12 Lifting the wheelchair 30 13 Transport in a motor vehicle 30 13 Transport in a motor vehicle 31 14 Cleaning 31 15 Maintenance 31 16 Disposal 32 17 Trouble shooting 32 17 1 Trouble shooter general operation 32 17 2 Trouble shooter stand up mechanism 33 ...

Page 5: ...sit beside them and put my head on their lap If you stand up in your wheelchair and put a delicacy in the air I will jump up to catch it This is my favorite game And what is your favorite game Paint or write In the instructions you will find me on various pages Look for me I have a lot of interesting things to tell you ...

Page 6: ...lchair That s what the parts of your wheelchair are called Stroller handle optional Handring Armrest Backrest Brake Skirt guard Seat upholstery seat cushion Quick release axle Leg support Footrest Double head screw Back bag optional ...

Page 7: ... wheelchair you can stand up and make yourself really tall Stand up operation for accompanying person optional Chest strap Armrest Control switch Knee support Battery and electronic unit Plug cable for stand up mechanism Calf strap Double head screw ...

Page 8: ...l responsibility that the product hereby mentioned see following list corresponds with the valid direction of the EC instructions for medical products determined 14th June 1993 93 42 EWG Moreover we declare valid the correspondence of this products with following norms nominal documents ISO 7176 1 EN 12182 ISO 7176 3 EN 12183 ISO 7176 8 EN 12184 ISO 7176 15 EN 60601 1 ISO 7176 16 EN 60601 1 2 UNI ...

Page 9: ...n with center of knee Knee support attachment screw beyond center of knee Knee support attachment screw short of center of knee Knee joint hyper extended Incomplete knee extension Ankle Knee Hip joint straight Seat depth correct Seat depth too long Seat depth too short ...

Page 10: ...ion or solid back for more comfort or stability Backrest cushion Cushion for pressure relief in seated position Pelvis tilt Æ incomplete hip extension Hyper extended spine Backrest cushion High pressure Hyper Lordosis Seat cushion Spine physiological Legs straight Seat cushion ...

Page 11: ...11 LEVO KID JUNIOR USERMANUAL Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start to use your wheelchair ...

Page 12: ... down for transport For a transfer to the side of the wheelchair you can fold up the armrests The maximum load for the user together with its personal luggage should not be over 50 kg 2 Guarantee Your LEVO product has from the date of sales a guarantee for Two years on all material and manufacturing defects of mechanical parts One year on all electronical components including the motor Not include...

Page 13: ...Backrest cushion 1 4 Knee support 1 5 Chest strap 1 6 Calf strap 1 7 Battery charger 1 8 Accessories mentioned in the delivery note 4 Accessories A list of accessories is available from your local agent 5 Warnings For your own safety and the safety of your child you should read and follow all instructions in the manual Before using the LEVO KID JUNIOR please go trough the instruction with your LEV...

Page 14: ...upervision of another person You should under no circumstances try to stand up without following these safety precautions In situations where special care and attention is asked like by a transport in motor vehicles airplanes etc or when the chair is left unattended in the presence of children or similar situations be sure to press the emergency cut out switch and disconnect the controller and or ...

Page 15: ...ase consult your LEVO dealer 6 1 Rear wheels The LEVO KID JUNIOR standard is fitted with pneumatic tyres The diameter of the wheels depends on the seat height of the wheelchair Thanks to the quick release axles the rear wheels can be easily removed and set back in place see photo 1 6 2 Rear wheel position By re setting the wheel axle in the wheel adapter plate you are able to increase or decrease ...

Page 16: ...g the seat height The seat depth is adjustable and grows like that with your child It is changeable in 6 various positions from minimum 24 cm to maximum 35 cm in distances of 2 25 cm see photo 6 6 6 Skirt guard The skirt guard protects your clothes from dirt from the wheels They also prevent the clothes or other items from getting trapped in spokes To take away the skirt guard push it back soft an...

Page 17: ... strap should be fixed that it is just touching your heel or calf when your feet rest on the footrest in the seating position Because of the Velcro fastening it can be adjusted in the length so that the feet are in the ideal position This is very important for a good standing position 6 9 Seat cushion optional Depending of the individual needs of your child it is possible to use different seat cus...

Page 18: ...ntion Observe the direction of thread of clamping levers Both levers have right hand threads Therefore turn clockwise to fasten the levers side view Attention Ensure each time when you push or pull the wheelchair that the clamping levers and stroller handle are securely fastened 6 13 Stand up operation for accompanying person optional This control unit enables the accompanying person to operate th...

Page 19: ...example you child stands up sits down or transfers from the wheelchair into another seat Note that even if the rear wheels are locked by the brakes when transferring the wheelchair can easily slip sideways if it is not carrying a load The efficiency of the brakes is dependent on tyre pressure and tread Insufficient tyre pressure or heavily worn tyre tread has a detrimental effect on braking effici...

Page 20: ...ot move Fully unlock the brakes Loosen the cylindrical screw on the brake mounting using a 5 mm Allen key see photo 14 Adjust the position of the brake and the mounting to leave a gap of approximately 25 mm between the brake shoe and tyre then screw the cylindrical screw tight again see photo 15 Test the strength of the brake Should you need to tighten up the brakes push the brake shoe closer to t...

Page 21: ...g contractures which make standing potentially harmful Just bring the LEVO KID JUNIOR into the standing position on firm level ground risk of tipping over Apply both brakes on the LEVO KID JUNIOR before standing up Please beware of parts of the wheelchair where one might conceivably trap or catch parts of the body when sitting down in the space between the backrest and the skirt guard as well as b...

Page 22: ...e If necessary move it to one side The knee support should be just below the knee cap ca one or two inches below There should be enough space between knee support and knee to put a hand in between see photo 17 8 3 Chest strap The chest strap is there to hold the upper body in place The height of the chest strap is adjustable Check that the chest strap is secure on the backrest at the required heig...

Page 23: ...ntrol switch up see photo 20 The actuator engages and will drive up the seat as long as you press the switch The motor stops automatically as soon as the maximal standing position is reached The leg supports sit firmly on the ground what ensures the child s stability while standing 8 5 Sitting down To drive back in the seating position push the control switch down The actuator engages and drives t...

Page 24: ... is left unattended Please note You can also cut out the power by disconnecting motor control panel leads to secure the stand up mechanism against unintentional or unauthorized switching on 9 Batteries Your wheelchair will be delivered with maintenance free rechargeable dry batteries They do not need any maintenance except for regular recharging With total loaded batteries you can stand up approxi...

Page 25: ...ies can be loaded for an unlimited period of time It is not possible to overload the batteries The batteries can be damaged when they are fully discharged If they have been fully discharged reload your battery for a period of 24 hours Use any possibility to charge the batteries This will extend their service life considerably 10 Handling a wheelchair 10 1 Getting into the wheelchair Ensure that th...

Page 26: ...ible then push forward Push evenly with both hands to move straight ahead with your wheelchair If the right hand pulls more the wheelchair turns to the left side driving in a curve When you just pull with your right hand it turns to the left right where you stand If you put more strength on your left hand the wheelchair turns to the right driving in a curve If you push with your left hand only it ...

Page 27: ...to slow down the wheelchair with the hand rings it generates a great deal of heat between hands and handring and can lead to burns on the hands Therefore always brake carefully and never drive faster than walking pace Leaning back into the hill improves stability and increases rear wheel downforce thus also improving braking efficiency 10 7 Negotiating obstacles Any obstacle such as a kerb or thre...

Page 28: ...ping levers If the child wants to overcome an obstacle alone you should be aware of the tendency of the wheelchair to tip over backwards if as the rear wheels contact the edge of the obstacle the child attempts to surmount it by pushing down harder on the handring see diagram 30 Never drive onto escalators 10 8 Picking up objects from the wheelchair Always remember that when your child wants to li...

Page 29: ...ift the battery unit at the bottom and take it up and out see photo 34 To refit it again attach the two brackets to the cross linkage and let the two pins lock in the corresponding openings 11 3 Removing the rear wheels With the quick release you can speedily remove and remount the rear wheels of the LEVO KID JUNIOR thus significantly reducing the volume and weight of the wheelchair When removing ...

Page 30: ...e folding down the wheelchair Your child should only resume his seat in the wheelchair once it has been fully unfolded and reassembled with all detachable components e g rear wheels and castors once again securely fixed in place Always make sure beyond any doubt that the rear wheels have been securely reattached and cannot work loose while the wheelchair is moving see diagram 37 12 Lifting the whe...

Page 31: ...rting the LEVO KID JUNIOR in a motor vehicle be sure to switch off the emergency cut out switch and or to disconnect the motor lead from the battery and electronic unit 14 Cleaning In the case of normal soiling clean the wheelchair with a moist cloth and thoroughly wipe dry In the case of stubbed soils use a mild detergent and warm water for cleaning Never use furniture polish spirit or solvents t...

Page 32: ...r LEVO dealer for proper disposal Old batteries should be also returned to your LEVO dealer or to the place where you buy the new battery for proper disposal 17 Trouble shooting 17 1 Trouble shooter general operation Fault Solution 17 1 1 Wheelchair will not travel in a straight line or does not sit square in the ground Pump up or repair the tyres see Technical Data section 12 Have a technician ch...

Page 33: ... 2 2 Mechanism inoperable neither up nor down no perceivable motor noise Connect actuator lead with battery and electronic unit Connect plug of armrest with battery and electronic unit Recharge batteries Have batteries replaced Have control switch replaced Have actuator replaced Have battery and electronic unit replaced Have charger replaced ...

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