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USER’S MANUAL

ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE

OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT

ISSUE 2

Miko

Buggy Wheelbase

CLASS 1 DEVICE

Summary of Contents for Miko

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL ALL USER S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT ISSUE 2 Miko Buggy Wheelbase CLASS 1 DEVICE ...

Page 2: ... 1 4 Attaching Releasing Seating Systems 13 1 5 Seat Tilt Operation 14 1 6 Handle Height Adjustment 14 1 7 Net Carrier Fitting Removal If Supplied 15 1 8 Sunshade Rain Canopy Fitting Removal If Supplied 16 17 2 0 User s Guide Placing the Client 2 1 Seating the Client when Using the Miko Buggy 18 2 2 Removing the Client from the Seating System 18 3 0 User s Guide Manoeuvring The Miko 3 1 Pushing th...

Page 3: ...UST be securely fastened to the floor of the vehicle WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWNS and the vehicles safety belts OCCUPANT RESTRAINT MUST be used in conjunction with the seating systems straps See Guidelines for Transportation on pages 4 8 The Miko has been tested to and conforms to the transport requirements as specified in ISO 7176 19 2001 The maintenance and safety instructions described in the manual mu...

Page 4: ...successfully completed a Stability Certificate will be issued by Specialised Orthotic Services Limited A copy of this certificate will be handed over when the equipment is supplied and should be kept with the user manual for future reference The Miko is not to be used with any other Seating System s than those for which it has been stability tested and proven safe for use Always steer clear of obs...

Page 5: ... Buggy for transportation use and has established clear guidelines for users Following these investigations the following user information is intended to give guidance to users of the Miko Buggy Seating Systems regarding the use of the equipment during transportation As part of the assessment process transportation requirements will be assessed This information will be of interest to all parties i...

Page 6: ...he buggy during transportation such as shopping bags and holdalls Trays should be removed for transportation and secured separately in the vehicle or be secured to the buggy but positioned away from the occupant with energy absorbing padding placed between the tray and the occupant Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint System W T O R S Secure methods for the safe retention of mobility equipme...

Page 7: ...ush the wheelchair into the vehicle via a ramp when ever possible Apply the rear brakes Fig 1 1a Please Note The Miko seating system can be safely transported at any angle of tilt as long as the seat belt can be located correctly over the shoulder Attach the W T O R S to the front tie down points Fig 1 1b Attach the W T O R S to the rear tie down points Fig 1 1c Attach a permanently fixed vehicle ...

Page 8: ... moving vehicle without an approved occupant restraint system is extremely dangerous and will place THE CLIENT AT GREAT RISK It is important that the Occupant Restraint System is positioned correctly as most clients using Special Seating will be dependent on carers for correct placement of the occupant restraint Consideration should be given to the most suitable type and positioning of restraint f...

Page 9: ...ds are available to secure such equipment during transit and once again the list of Wheelchair Restraint System Manufacturers in this booklet will be happy to advise on this matter see below 8 W T O R S MANUFACTURERS Below are details of some Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems manufacturers UNWIN SAFETY SYSTEMS Unwin House The Horseshoe Coat Road Martock Somerset TA12 6EY TEL 01935...

Page 10: ...em quick release interface Fig 2 2 on page 10 2 1 STROLLER Fig 2 1 Miko Push Handle 1 Tilt Base 2 Wheelbase 3 Foot brake 4 Front Tie Down Point 5 6 Rear Tie Down Point Handle Adjustment Button 7 Tilt Lever 8 Frame Locking Catch 9 Interface Location see page 10 10 Rear Foot Bar 11 2 6 1 9 4 5 3 10 7 8 11 ...

Page 11: ...nt that the interface system supplied with the Wheelbase is used It is recommended that seating systems are attached to the Miko Buggy using an SOS Miko Buggy Seat Interface see tech spec for reference and interface product codes Please refer to any handbooks supplied with your seating system before attaching any seat to the Miko Buggy 2 KEY IDENTIFICATION POINTS Cont 2 2 SEATING SYSTEM INTERFACE ...

Page 12: ...es have automatically clicked into position over the frame Fig 1 1b Fig 1 1a Fig 1 1b 1 2 FOLDING THE MIKO BUGGY Release the front castor swivel lock as on page 12 Fig 1 3b Pull up both locking catches simultaneously until clear of the frame Fig 1 2a Push handle down and let the front frame rotate backwards Fig 1 2b until it is folded up under the rear section and the handle is as far down as it w...

Page 13: ...s are applied to the rear wheels Fig 1 3a Pull release pin upwards and rotate through 90 Fig 1 3b To lock the swivel on the front castors rotate the release pin until it drops into the groove then rotate the castor until the pin drops into the hole on the fork body Fig 1 3b Fig 1 3a ...

Page 14: ...that need to be fitted prior to client use RELEASING THE SEAT Make sure that the brakes are applied to the rear wheels Fig 1 4a SOS recommends that the client is always removed from the seating system before releasing the interface and removing seats Never try to lift the client in the seat system To release the seat pull back the interface cable Fig 1 4d until the catches release raise up the rea...

Page 15: ...ards until desired angle of tilt is achieved then release the lever To raise the seat back to the upright position just press the lever and pull the seat until required position is achieved Release lever to lock in position 1 6 PUSH HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Press release buttons and rotate handle to its desired position Fig 1 6a 1 6b When in position release the buttons Fig 1 5b Fig 1 6a Fig 1 6b ...

Page 16: ...side beams Fig 1 7a and secure the two halves of the Velcro together Correctly fitted net carrier shown Fig 1 7b 1 7c Removal is a reversal of the fitting procedure Be careful not to overload the carrier especially with loose items as these may lodge in the wheels causing instability Fig 1 7a Fig 1 7b Fig 1 7c ...

Page 17: ...Fig 1 8a set to height required and tighten in place with wing knob Push the centre of the frame locking bar until straight so that the sunshade is tensioned properly Fig 1 8b Repeat for other side Correctly fitted tensioned sunshade as shown Fig 1 8c Removal is a reversal of the above Fig 1 8a Fig 1 8b Fig 1 8c ...

Page 18: ...n the Miko handles and hook the front of the rain canopy around the footbox on the seating system if fitted Hook the two elasticated straps around the rear tie down hooks as shown Fig 1 8f Repeat for other side Correctly fitted rain canopy as shown Fig 1 8g Removal is a reversal of the above Please ensure the top bottom retaining straps Fig 1 8f are released BEFORE folding removing to prevent dama...

Page 19: ...l means and in instances such as this you are recommended to carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT to assess the risks involved in any such action It is important that all carers are aware of the Health Safety guidelines for Lifting and Handling Secure all straps harness if fitted tighten if necessary Please refer to your special seating users manual 2 2 REMOVING THE CLIENT FROM SEAT IN MIKO BUGGY Apply rea...

Page 20: ... directional changes Never push the Miko Buggy above walking pace or turn suddenly to prevent distressing the client or causing harm to passers by Never allow anything to hang near or on the wheels i e Clothing clients equipment etc Never hang anything on the back of the Miko Buggy i e Bags coats etc as this could cause instability during use The Miko Buggy should only be used by the client it was...

Page 21: ...oapy water 4 2 MAINTENANCE Check for any signs of wear or damage on a daily basis Periodically check adjust operation of foot brake Periodically check all fixings for tightness Check retaining straps for any signs of fraying Any maintenance or repair should only be done by an authorized repairer ...

Page 22: ...iring attention Outside the warranty period For any goods requiring repair or attention after the 12 months period then assessment can be made as to the cost of the work required to effect the repair On acceptance of this quotation the work will proceed Misuse or neglect The repairs necessary resulting from misuse or neglect whether within the warranty period or not will be charged for MEDICAL DEV...

Page 23: ...th B Minimum Overall Length D Minimum Overall Height K Frame Width L Seat Rails Angle of Tilt 0 to 30 Maximum Load 30 Kg Folded Height 420 16 5 SIZE DIMENSIONS mm inch MASS A B C D E F G H J K L 1 1110 43 7 825 32 5 1155 45 5 990 39 625 24 6 665 26 2 510 20 1 505 19 9 530 20 9 405 16 280 11 13 6 kg 2 725 28 5 690 27 2 605 23 8 630 24 8 510 20 380 15 14 4 kg ...

Page 24: ...ry Staffordshire DE13 9HS Tel 01283 520400 Fax 01283 520401 E mail enquiries specialorthotic com If you require further copies of this handout or require further details relating to any of its content then please contact us Copyright applies ...

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