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8.11.

 

Chest Belt 

The chest belt is fixed by Velcro at the backrest upholstery and adjustable in the 

height.  

 

 

 

 

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Adjustments for sitting and standing position

 

Adjustments for sitting and standing position must be carried out by your local LEVO 
dealer.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LCEV Junior

Page 1: ...This is a type approved medical device Alterations to the construction or electronics will void the warranty and the product liability In case of difficulty please contact Manufacturer Agent LEVO AG ANGLIKERSTRASSE 20 TEL 41 0 56 618 44 11 OFFICE LEVO CH SWITZERLAND CH 5610 WOHLEN FAX 41 0 56 618 44 10 WWW LEVO CH LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH 5610 Wohlen Tel 41 0 56 618 44 11 Fax 41 0 56 618 44 1...

Page 2: ... wheelchair 13 7 Warranty 15 8 Seating adjustments 15 8 1 Rear wheels 16 8 2 Seat inclination 16 8 3 Position of the rear wheels 16 8 4 Position of the front wheels 16 8 5 Backrest inclination 16 8 6 Armrests 17 8 7 Footrest 17 8 8 The calf heel strap 19 8 9 Seat cushion 19 8 10 Backrest and Seat Upholstery 19 8 11 Chest Belt 20 9 Adjustments for sitting and standing position 20 10 Brakes 21 10 1 ...

Page 3: ...8 14 5 Picking up objects 28 14 6 Transfer sideways 28 14 7 Detachable components 29 14 8 Public transport of the wheelchair wheelchair only 29 15 Components 30 15 1 Batteries 30 15 1 1 Recharging the batteries 30 15 2 Quick release axle 32 15 3 Rear wheels 32 15 4 Front wheels 32 16 Maintenance and Functional check 33 16 1 Functional check 34 17 Cleaning 34 18 Storage 34 18 1 Storage in general 3...

Page 4: ...m 37 22 Version Management 38 Important Contact your dealer agent or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment LEVO strongly recommends that attendants or wheelchair users a fully acquaint themselves with the instructions for their device b always have access to 3rd party assistance in case of emergency ...

Page 5: ...r I gladly sit beside them and put my head in their lap When you stand up in your wheelchair and hold up a goody I jump up to catch it That s my favourite game What games do you like to play Paint or write You ll find me on several different pages of the instruction manual Look for me I have many interesting things to tell you ...

Page 6: ...tting position That s what the parts of your wheelchair are called Stroller handle optional Handring Armrest Backrest Brake Skirt guard Seat upholstery Quick release axle Leg support Footrest Double head screw for knee support Backpack optional ...

Page 7: ...ur 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 for knee support ...

Page 8: ...re before using your stand up wheelchair by your doctor or physical therapist that there are no contraindications such as strong contractures or osteoporosis present In the case of strong or sudden spasms cramps or similar the user is allowed to stand under the supervision of an accompanying person Contact your LEVO dealer agent or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment Whether you use your LEVO ...

Page 9: ...stics distinguish the LEVO LCEV Kid Junior Optimal biomechanics in all sitting and standing positions up to 86 Continuous rising in all positions between sitting and standing Manual stand up unit one side or remote control Absolutely safe standing thanks to 6 contact points on the ground Medical and therapeutic benefits by regularly standing Excellent handling characteristics in indoor and outdoor...

Page 10: ...10 3 EC Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 11: ...ual aid Type LCEV L XL 50 57 Model LCEV L XL 50 57 Serial No 715895 2014 Serial No 715895 Year of Production 2014 Colour platinum Colour Platin Max Load Max user 120kg max User Weight 120kg Max gradient Max save slope 11 max save slope unmoved direction downhill 11 Tyre pressure 6 7 5bar Recommended pressure range of pneumatic tires min 6 0 bar 7 5bar Please note that the exact identification is a...

Page 12: ...bol of a wheelchair which is equipped as a seat in a motor vehicle or for general transportation in a motor vehicle Moving parts Please take care in the areas marked to avoid pinching or crushing of hands fingers or clothing Especially during the use of the stand up device and between armrest and seat unit Protect yourself and any attending person to avoid injury The wheelchair should not be lifte...

Page 13: ...ring elevating or when returning to the seated position Especially care should be taken with the sections between the seat and the mainframe to avoid injury The LEVO LCEV Kid Junior must be placed on level and solid ground before operating the standing mechanism Caution risk of tipping over The brakes of the LEVO LCEV Kid Junior must be activated before operating the standing mechanism Caution ris...

Page 14: ...umid conditions The resistance to ignition of materials and assemblies are as follows Plastic parts according to UL 94 V0 Upholstery according to EN 1021 2 Please note that your wheelchair can be exposed to electromagnetic fields that can cause interference with the control or operation of the standing actuator function Please note that all product safety information can be obtained on our website...

Page 15: ... are prohibited otherwise no warranty or liability will be accepted Warranty claims should be addressed to your dealer or agent Addresses and telephone numbers can be found on the front page 8 Seating adjustments All LEVO wheelchairs are custom made and come fully assembled Adjustments to the axles and the seat support may only be conducted by your local specialist dealer The same applies to other...

Page 16: ... wheel forks must be adjusted appropriately These adjustments should only be carried out in by a LEVO dealer 8 3 Position of the rear wheels By positioning the axle further forwards further backwards up or down you are able to increase or decrease the tendency to tip over To avoid accidents tipping over we recommend the fitting of anti tip wheels Please consult your LEVO dealer 8 4 Position of the...

Page 17: ...ts lower Loosen the cylindrical screw on either side of the armrest joints see photo left To raise the front end of the armrest screw the threaded pin clockwise further into the armrest joint see photo To lower the front end of the armrest screw the threaded pin anti clockwise out of the armrest joint see photo left 8 7 Footrest The height of the footrest is important both for the correct sitting ...

Page 18: ... the upper ones Set the footrest at the required angle and tighten the screws The footrest is set at 14 to the floor as standard With the footrest at the lowest height setting an angle of 4 is the only practicable setting as the footrest otherwise touches the ground before the leg supports which reduces the standing stability With the second lowest height setting the only angles possible are 4 and...

Page 19: ...e seat upholstery can be similarly tightened or released by use of Velcro fasteners and should be as tightened as possible Depending on the height of the cushioning it may be necessary to loosen the upholstery to be able to lower the cushioning down between the two seat supports Depending of the seat depth adding or removing one or two Velcro straps is required When adjusting the seat depth please...

Page 20: ...chest belt is fixed by Velcro at the backrest upholstery and adjustable in the height 9 Adjustments for sitting and standing position Adjustments for sitting and standing position must be carried out by your local LEVO dealer ...

Page 21: ...rake efficiency When altering the position of the wheel axle be sure to re adjust the brakes 10 1 Adjusting the brakes The wheelchair should be unoccupied when dismantling the brakes Secure the wheelchair in such a way as to prevent it moving when the brakes are removed Release the brake as much as possible Release the cylinder screw on the brake itself see figure below left Adjust the position of...

Page 22: ... out of the wheelchair while standing up Attach the two eyes of the knee support to the double head screws on either side of the wheelchair see figure below left Centre the knee support in front of each knee using the Velcro fasteners then pull it until it is sitting firmly in place just below the knee cap and not too tight see figure above right The knee support should sit below and not against t...

Page 23: ...ator motor is powered by two rechargeable batteries The control switch on the armrest enables you to move the stand up mechanism either up or down Remote control optional To stand up hold the left hand button down figure below right The seat starts to lift immediately The motor shuts off when you release the button The motor shuts off automatically at the uppermost standing position The leg suppor...

Page 24: ...ion hold the control switch down The seat will start to descend The moment you reach the lowest sitting position the motor shuts off automatically Remote control optional To return into sitting position hold down the right hand button see figure on the right above The seat will descend The motor shuts off when you release the button ...

Page 25: ...hair to tip over backwards The situation mentioned above intensifies when using different rear wheel positions to achieve greater seat inclination by too vigorously engaging the drive wheel in the forwards direction or by using a cushion for elevated seating Please note that the weight of personal belongings e g bags can have a major effect on the centre of gravity of your wheel chair which may le...

Page 26: ...lking pace Leaning backward improves stability and increases rear wheel downforce thus also improving braking efficiency 14 3 Climbing obstacles Any obstacle such as a curb or threshold should be viewed as a potential source of danger This is due in part to the very short wheelbase of the wheelchair To climb an obstacle ask an accompanying person for assistance Should you wish to negotiate such an...

Page 27: ...least two persons It is of great importance to inform the assistants that the wheelchair should be lifted by the solid parts only CAUTION Disregarding these instructions is to risk a major accident or injury Keep in mind that handling any sort of obstacles on your own can be very demanding You should be aware of the tendency of the wheelchair to tip over backwards when attempting to overcome an ob...

Page 28: ...ber that picking up objects will alter the centre of gravity which will affect the stability of the chair This can cause the wheelchair to tip over either backwards see figure on the left sideways or forwards In the latter case enlarge the wheelbase by positioning the front wheels in the same way they are positioned when driving backwards It is also advisable to draw as near as possible to the obj...

Page 29: ...You should only occupy the wheelchair once it has been fully reassembled with all detachable components securely fixed in place Always make sure that the rear wheels have been securely fixed and cannot get loose while the wheelchair is moving Make sure the wheelchair is lifted by gripping the main frame only Caution Do not lift the chair by gripping the armrests the backrest or the seating tubes a...

Page 30: ...ly use the original battery charger The use of other chargers may damage the charge cycle To recharge the batteries unplug the control cable from the armrest and plug the charger plug from the charger into the control cable and the charger itself into the mains see figure on the left below Remote control optional To recharge the batteries plug the charger plug from the charger into the side of the...

Page 31: ... the control cable prevents children or other unauthorized persons tampering with the stand up mechanism Disconnecting the motor leads cuts the electricity supply to the motor and prevents the stand up mechanism being activated unintentionally From time to time you have to reload the batteries so you are able to stand up continuously with your wheelchair ...

Page 32: ...wheel Having mounted the wheel push and pull it several times to ensure the quick release axle has fully engaged 15 3 Rear wheels The rear wheels of the LEVO LCEV Kid Junior are equipped with pneumatic tyres or airless tyres Ask your dealer for suggestions concerning specific adjustments or custom made tyres Please make sure to check the tyre pressure regularly The optimal pressure is 6 0 7 5 bar ...

Page 33: ...ignal will sound during operation Please immediately go into sitting position and charge the batteries immediately to full power Check the control switch or remote control every day to assure the operation moves the actuator without any delay In case of irregularities please go into sitting position and notify your dealer Check the tire pressure every week If necessary pump the tires up to 6 0 10 ...

Page 34: ...nation 8 degree Braking effect when driving downhill Inclination 11 degree Check all screws are securely fastened 17 Cleaning In case of soiling the wheelchair can be cleaned with a moist cloth Wipe it dry well afterwards In case of heavy soiling use a mild detergent and warm water for cleaning Never apply furniture polish pure spirit or solvents for cleaning 18 Storage 18 1 Storage in general The...

Page 35: ...s the recommended maintenance cycle deadlines it must be checked in accordance with the Maintenance and Functional checking instructions in section 6 before use Please note that the temperature range of storage is minimum 5 C to maximum 50 C 19 Disposal At the end of its service life the wheelchair should be returned to your LEVO dealer for proper disposal Used batteries should also be returned to...

Page 36: ...n 15 15 Break effectiveness uphill 8 Break effectiveness downhill 11 Seat plane angle 0 8 Effective seat depth 240 mm 350 mm Effective seat width 300 mm 350 mm Seat surface height at front edge 300 mm 410 mm Backrest angle 5 13 Backrest height 240 mm 390 mm Footrest to seat distance 190 mm 410 mm Leg to seat surface angle 90 100 Armrest to seat distance 100 mm 220 mm Main wheel diameter 560 mm 22 ...

Page 37: ... may correct this situation Adjustment or modification to the leg support down posts may also be necessary Wheelchair tips over backwards too easily Have a technician check and if need be adjust the rear wheel axle mounting front fork mounting etc Attach anti tip rollers see accessories Brakes do not brake effectively Have a technician check the inflation and wear of the rear wheels and adjust the...

Page 38: ...Management Version No Date Description Release 1 0 2016 01 06 TÜV Update Test according EN 12183 2014 HB 2 0 2021 05 20 MDR Adjustments HB 2 1 2021 06 09 Separate document as per ISO 7176 15 section 3 9 J Carmichael ...

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