Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro light Optima Instructions For Use Manual

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Bischoff & Bischoff

Instructions for Use

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Table of contents

1| Preliminary remark 4

1.1. Important safety information

1.2. Safety in vehicles
2| Indications / contraindications 9
3| Purpose 10
4| Declaration of conformity 10
5| Scope and checking of delivery 11
6| Overview of the wheelchair 13
7| Assembly and adjustments 15

7.1. Folding and unfolding

7.2. Legrests

7.3. Side parts

7.4. Armrests

7.5. Seat

7.6. Wheel base

7.7. Brakes

7.8. Backrest

7.9. Push handles

7.10. Wheels and tyres

7.11. Quick-release axles

7.12. Tip assist
8| Options 28

8.1. Horizontally adjustable legrests
9| Accessories 29

9.1. Tilt protection

9.2. Safety belt

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10| Driving 30
11| Technical data 32
12| Transport 34

12.1 Transporting the wheelchair

12.2 Seat in diabled vehicle

13| Storage and shipment 40
14| Information on Re-use 40
15| Repairs 41
16| Disposal 41
17| Appendices: 42

Care, hygiene and maintenance guidelines
Hygiene and risk evaluation
Maintenance plan

18| Guarantee certificate 50

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1. Preliminary remark

Dear user,
By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro light Optima
folding wheelchair, you are getting a top German product
that sets new standards with its variability.
The Pyro light Optima Model 1321 offers convincing per­formance with its high user weight with double cross­brace and reinforced frame

These operating instructions are to help you become more
familiar with the operation and use of the wheelchair.

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1.1 Important safety infor­mation

In order to avoid toppling and dangerous situations, you
should practice safe handling of your new wheelchair on a
flat and familiar surface. In such a case, an assisting per­son is recommended.

• Prior to using the wheelchair, please check whether all

parts attached have been fastened properly.

• Never lift the wheelchair by parts that are not fixed

firmly (the armrests or legrests).

• Ensure that instantaneous/quick-release axles are posi-

tioned correctly in the axle holders, as otherwise there
is a danger of injury.

• Please note that the danger of tipping is increased by

shifts in weight (e.g. strong upper body movements or
overcoming obstacles).

• Steps and larger obstacles may only be crossed with the

help of at least two assisting persons. For this, use lif­ting points 1 and 2 (see overview of the wheelchair). If
equipment such as ramps, lifts or step climbing aids are
available, these should be used.

• When using on a downward incline, it must be noted

that a danger of tipping exists from 12% (7°). It is
recommended to use tilt protection.

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• Avoid running against obstacles (steps, kerbs) without
braking or moving down steps.

• Avoid using on uneven, loose surfaces.

• An assisting person should be used if going over
obstacles (steps etc.). Use the tip assist (see overview of
wheelchair) to tip the wheelchair appropriately.

• When getting into or out of the wheelchair, apply both
locking brakes.

• Ensure a sufficient profile depth of your tyres.

• Observe the road traffic regulations when on the road.

• The passive lighting (reflectors) of your wheelchair must
always be visible to other road users.

• The locking brake must not be used for braking when
the wheelchair is moving.

• When braking at fast speeds or on long downward slo­pes when using the push rims, fingers and hand surfa­ces become hot. Caution! Danger of burning!

• We recommend that leather gloves are used for use out­doors. These increase grip and protect fingers and
hands from dirt and injury at the same time.

• Please note that padded parts can become hot in direct
sunlight and lead to skin injury on contact. Therefore,
cover these parts or protect the wheelchair from direct
sunlight.

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• When transferring between wheelchair and bed,
always ensure that:

- both locking brakes are applied

- the side part on the side for getting in/out is swung

backwards.

- the foot plates (for getting in/out) are folded

upwards, swing inwards/outwards or are removed.

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1.2 Safety in vehicles

Please note that the wheelchair may not be used as sea-

ting accommodation in any vehicle. The user must transfer

from the wheelchair to a vehicle seat.

The wheelchair must be secured against slipping by

means of belt straps.

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2. Indication /
Contraindication

Inability to walk or severe walking disability as a
result of:

• paralysis

• loss of limbs

• meromelia/limb deformation

• joint contractures/joint damage

• other ailments

The supply with strengthened wheelchairs is indicated if
the body weight of the disabled person is 125 kg and
more and a standard wheelchair no longer offers the
required safety.

Use of the wheelchair is not suited for:

• perception disorders

• severe disturbances of equilibrium

• loss of limbs on both arms

• contractures/damage to joints on both arms

• inability to sit

• reduced or insufficient eyesight

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3. Purpose

The wheelchair is produced solely for increasing mobility
and for the transport of people with impaired mobility in
accordance with the above-mentioned indications.

To note:
We are only able to issue a guarantee if the product is
used in accordance with the specified conditions and for
the specified purpose.

4. Declaration of
conformity

As manufacturer of the product, B&B declares that the
„Pyro light Optima model 1331“ & „Pyro light Optima
model 1321“ wheelchairs fully complies with the require­ments of the 93/42/EEC directive.

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5. Scope of delivery and
checking the delivery

The scope of delivery in the special carton includes:

• 1 wheelchair, folded

• 1 air pump (only for pneumatic tyres)

• 1 operating instructions

• 1 set of tools (3 Allen keys wrench size 3, 4, 6, 1 cros-

shead screwdriver, 2 ring spanners wrench size 10, 13)

All B+B wheelchairs are subjected to a proper final in­house inspection and provided with the CE mark.

The B+B wheelchairs are supplied folded in a special car­ton. Supply, assembly and instruction in use of the
wheelchair is carried out by the qualified medical supplies
retailer.

If delivered by rail or a forwarding agent, the product is to
be checked with regard to transportation damage at once
in the presence of the shipper.

If there is any damage, not the following: •Record the
facts

•Produce a statement of assignment. All claims from the

damage are assigned to the shipper.

•Return of the record of the facts, the consignment note

and the statement of assignment to B+B.

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In the case of transport damage...

1. Leave the goods and packaging unchanged and do not
use the goods.

2. Register the damage in writing with the transport com-

pany as shown below.

3. Then contact our customer service (+49 (0)700/6000

7070)

4. To register claims for compensation with the transport

insurance, representatives of the transport company
making the delivery must be informed about the dama­ge in good time.

Damage or loss visible externally must be recorded on the
accompanying paperwork by the deliverer before accep­ting the consignment.

Hidden damage only visible after unpacking must be advi­sed to the transport company immediately in writing.

Certain time limits must be adhered to:

• Parcel services and post within 24 hours

• Rail within 7 days

• Shippers within 4 days after receipt of the consignment.

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Backrest cover

Armrest cushion
Combined side part

Seat cover
Side part lock
Locking brake knee lever

Lifting point 1
Steering wheel axle
Legrest
Steering wheel
Foot plate

6. Overview of the
wheelchair

To make the use of your B+B wheelchair as simple as pos­sible, we have provided detailed illustrations for the writ­ten instructions.

The following illustrations should help to identify the
names and interaction of the individual elements. (see Fig.
1a and 1b)

Please note the text passages that are identified
specially with.

Fig . 1a: Pyro light Optima model 1331

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Fig . 1b: Pyro light Optima 1331

Hand push handles

B+B logo

Side part

Drive wheel

Lifting point 2

Tip assist

Push rim

Fig . 1c: Pyro light Optima model 1321

Wide seat

Double cross-brace

Footrest extension

7. Assembly/Adjustments

7.1. Folding and unfolding

Delivery

Your new B+B wheelchair is delivered fully assembled and
folded in an original B+B carton.
To prevent damage during transport, attachable mounting
parts are delivered separately. (Fig. 2)

Unfolding

Position your wheelchair next to you. Tip it towards you
until the load is taken off one driving wheel (Fig. 3). Now
press with the flat of the hand against the seat tube nea­rest you to unfold the wheelchair (Fig. 4).

When unfolding, please ensure that your fingers
remain on the seat belt. There is otherwise a
danger of jamming!

Folding

Position your B+B wheelchair next to you. Tip it by pulling
the backrest to you until the weight is taken off the oppo­site driving wheel.
At the same time, pull the seat cover upwards until the
chair is completely folded (Fig. 5).

To prevent injuries, do not hold the wheelchair
by the armrest while tilting. If legrests are fitted,
the foot plates should first be folded up.

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Fig . 2

Fig . 3

Fig . 4

Fig

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7.2. Legrests

7.2.1 Legrests with foot plate

Both legrests are supplied with the foot plates attached.
The foot plates on both legrests can be folded upwards.

7.2.2 Attaching legrests

• Hold the legrests on the upper part such that this part
points outwards. Operate the handle for the quick-relea­se axle and push the legrests with the guide profile into
the hole in the frame (Fig. 6).

• Now the legrest is simply folded forwards and locks
automatically into place.

Before moving off, check for firm attachment of
the legrests!

7.2.3 Removing the legrests

To transport your wheelchair as compact as possible, you
can completely remove the legrests and foot plates
(Fig. 7).

• Pull the handle, thus opening the locking device.

• Swing the legrest 90° outwards and pull it upwards.

Fig . 6

Fig . 7

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7.2.4 Swinging away the legrests

To make it as easy as possible to get into and out of your
B+B folding wheelchair, you can easily swing the legrests
outwards or inwards if needed without having to remove
them (Fig. 8).

• Pull the handle. This opens the locking device.

• Now you can swing the legrests outwards or inwards.

• If necessary, fold the foot plates upwards first.

To return to the original position, simply swing the legrest
forwards until it locks into place.

When standing up from the wheelchair, under no
circumstances stand on the foot plates!

7.2.5 Setting the legrest length

The length of the legrests can be adjusted in 5 20 mm
steps up to a total of 80 mm.

• To do so, remove the Allen bolt (4 mm) and set the
legrest as required (Fig. 9)

7.2.6 Angle-adjustable foot plates

The angle of the foot plates can be adjusted:

• Unscrew the Allen bolt and adjust the foot plate to the
required position by rotating the toothed ring.

• Retighten the Allen bolt

Fig . 8

Fig . 9

80 mm

Fig . 10

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7.2.7 Width of the foot plates

You can adjust the width of the foot plates to meet your
needs.

• Loosen the fastening screw on the foot plate, then you
can adjust the foot plate to a narrower or wider setting
(105mm to 155mm).

• Then secure the foot plate by firmly tightening the
fastening screw.

Fig . 11

7.3. Side part

In order to be able to get in and out more easily, both side
parts and the arm rests can be swung backwards. Operate
the locking lever using light finger pressure (Fig. 12) and
swing the side part backwards at the same time (Fig. 13).

Do not use the side parts to carry the wheelchair!

To lock the side part, first swing it forwards and allow it to
click into place with light pressure on the armrest

When moving the side parts, ensure that no items
of clothing or other items can become jammed.
Before use, check for firm attachment of the side
parts!

Fig . 12

Fig . 13

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7.3.1 Removing the side parts

For ease of getting into or out of the wheelchair, removing
a side part can be helpful. To do this, loosen the front
locking lever as described previously. You can then loosen
the back lock by pulling on the lever. Now you can simply
remove the side part. Re-assembly is then carried out in
reverse order.

7.4. Armrests

7.4.1 Height of the armrests

It is easy to adjust the height of the armrests. Operate the
knob for adjusting the height on the side part and pull
the armrest upwards or downwards. When you let go of
the knob, the armrest automatically locks into position.

7.4.2 Position of the armrests

You can shift the armrests further forwards or backwards. To
do this you operate the knob located at the side of the arm­rest and pull this towards the front or the back. When you let
go of the knob, the armrest automatically locks into position.

7.5. Seat

7.5.1 Seat depth

The seat depth can be adjusted in five steps. This allows the
depth to be changed by up to ten centimetres.

First remove the side part bracket and the backrest bracket
by loosening the fastening screws (see Fig. 17).

Fig . 15

Fig . 16

Fig . 14

Fig . 17

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Caution. Danger of tipping! If you adjust the dri­ving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards,
the danger of tipping is increased significantly.
Anti-tilt rollers or an extended wheelbase are
then necessary. Check the settings first with a
helper. Only use settings that you feel safe with.

Afterwards, remove the Allen bolts at the back on the seat
cover (see Fig. 18). Pull the adapter out to the required positi­on and then retighten the bolt. Then pull back the rear part
of the seat cover and connect this again with the front seat
cover using the Velcro tape (see Fig. 19). Reattach the
backrest to the wheelchair frame. Position it as close as possi­ble to the seat. Afterwards, mount the bracket so that the
side parts click into place correctly.

Aus Sicherheitsgründen sollten Sie bei den hinteren
Einstellungen der Rückenlehne den Radstand mög­lichst groß wählen oder eine Radstandverlängerung
benutzen.

7.5.2 Seat height

In only a few steps you can adjust the seat height to suit
your needs.

1. Drive wheel height
Take off the drive wheel (see 7.11) to make it easier. To adjust

the height of the drive wheel and, consequently, to raise or
lower the height of the whole wheelchair, you first have to
remove the drive wheel brackets. You can loosen the
fastening nuts of the axle bracket with a spanner (see fig.

20).

Fig . 18

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Now you can remove the bracket and fasten it at the desired
height. Screw the nut tight again and fasten the drive wheel.

2. Front wheel height
The height of the front wheels can be adjusted to three

levels. Loosen the Allen bolt (see fig. 21) and pull out the
wheel axle. Move the front wheel to the desired height, then
tighten the bolt again.

3. Angle of the steering wheel axle
The angle of the steering wheel axle can change as a result

of changing the height of the drive wheel and/or the front
wheel. This should, however, always be at right angles (90°)
to the floor (see fig. 22). First loosen the locking device by
loosening both Allen bolts on the interior side (see fig. 23).
You can then adjust the angle with the aid of the two grub
screws (see fig. 24). Subsequently both attachment bolts on
the inside are to be tightened up.

4. Adjusting the knee lever brake

With any change to the height of the drive wheel, the knee
lever brake has to be newly adjusted (see 7.7).

7.5.3 Seat Angle

If you incline the seat of the wheelchair towards the back,
you will be sitting more deeply and firmly in the chair. To inc­line the seat towards the back, attach the quick-release axle
in a higher position. If you wish to incline the seat towards
the front, fix the quick-release axle in a lower position. Fixing
the quick-release axle is done in the same way as in 7.5.2.1.

Fig . 21

Fig . 22

Fig . 23

Fig . 24

90°

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7.6. Wheel base

Caution. Danger of tipping! If you adjust the dri­ving wheel forwards or the backrest backwards,
the danger of tipping is increased significantly.
Anti-tilt rollers or an extended wheelbase are
then necessary. Check the settings first with a
helper. Only use settings that you feel safe with.

The stability of the wheelchair is improved by lengthening
the wheel base. On the other hand, shortening the wheel
base improves manoeuverability. A shortening of the
wheelbase is only recommended for practised wheelchair
users.

To set the wheelbase, loosen the four fastening screws
that secure the wheel attachment. The wheelbase can be
adjusted in four stages. Fasten the wheel attachment
afterwards in the cut-outs provided. Ensure that all four
screws are securely tightened. To increase the wheelbase,
a wheelbase extension can also be used.

When changing the wheel base, a subsequent
adjustment of the knee lever brake is also abso­lutely necessary!

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7.7. Brakes

Operating the knee lever locking
brake (compact brake)

To lock the brake, simply push the brake lever forwards
until it locks (Fig. 26). To release the locking brake, simply
pull the brake lever backwards (Fig. 27).

Adjusting the knee lever locking
brake (compact brake)

If you notice that the braking effect is no longer sufficient
or is uneven, proceed as follows:

• Check the tyre profile depth. At the same time, check
for even wear of the tyres. If the profile depth in the
middle of the tread is less than 1mm, the tyre must be
changed. If you have the necessary technical experience
you can change the tyre yourself, if you do not feel
confident to do this yourself, your specialist retailer will
be able to help you.

• Now check the adjustment of the brake. This must be
set such that the gap between the tyre tread and the
braking bolt with the brake open is 15 mm (Fig.28). The
braking bolt must be horizontal, i.e. parallel to the gro­und surface.

• After unscrewing the two rounded head bolts with 5
mm Allen head on the brake mounting (Fig. 29), you
can position the brake correctly.

Fig . 28

Fig . 29

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Fig . 30

Fig . 31

The compact brakes only operate on one driving
wheel each!
Ensure that both drive wheels have the same
tyre pressure with pneumatic tyres to achieve
good directional stability!
After completion of the setting process, retigh­ten the loosened bolts and test the brakes!

7.8. Backrest

The tension of the backrest can be adjusted to enable you
to sit comfortably in the wheelchair. Additionally the
height of the backrest can also be adjusted.

Backrest cover

The tauter you adjust the backrest cover, the harder it
feels. First remove the backrest padding that is attached
by Velcro tape(See Fig. 30).

Then you can adjust each of the belts so that they are fir­mer or less firm (fig. 31). To lessen the tension on particu­lar parts of your back, loosen the belt there a little. Now
you have to re-secure the back padding by means of the
Velcro tape.

Backrest height

To adjust the backrest height it is recommended that the
side parts and the back padding are removed first. You
can then loosen the screws on both sides (fig. 32) and
adjust the frame to the desired height. Then put the scr­ews back into the holes provided and screw them firmly
in.

Fig . 32

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7.9. Push Handles

The height of the push handles can be adjusted to make it
comfortable for an accompanying person to push you.

Loosen the lever screw (fig. 33) on the push handles and
adjust them to the required height. Then firmly tighten
the lever screws again to lock the push handles.

7.10. Wheels and Tyres

The spoked wheels are attached to the frame by means of
quick-release axles (Ø12mm) (see fig. 34). The Pyro light
Optima model comes with quick-release axles as standard.
(For quick-release axles, see Section 7.11)

Check that the wheels sit firmly each time they
are attached!

Drive wheels

Rubber tyres with an inner tube or PU tyres (puncture
proof, no valve) size 24"x1" (model 1321: 24“ x 1 3/8“)
are fitted as standard on your Pyro Light. If they become
worn or defective, the authorised specialist retailer should
be requested to undertake the repair.

To ensure optimum operating safety of the bra­kes/wheelchair, the pneumatic tyres must have a
pressure of 300-400 kPa (3-4 bar).

Fig . 33

Fig . 34

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Steering wheels

Rubber tyres with an inner tube or puncture proof tyres
(without valve) with a diameter of 250 x 50 mm are
mounted on your Pyro light Vario as standard. If they
become worn or defective, the authorised specialist retai­ler should be requested to undertake the repair.

To ensure optimum operating safety of the
wheelchair, the pneumatic steering wheels must
have a tyre pressure of 200 - 250 kPa (2-2.5 bar).

Push Rims

The push rims attached to the drive wheels can be moun­ted a little further outwards so that you can grip them
better.

Changing the push rim position raises the danger
of your fingers being squeezed or jammed.

First loosen the four bolts (fig. 36) used to attach the
push rims to the drive wheels. Then fasten the push rims
in a position that is further away from the wheel and
screw the bolts firmly back again.

Fig . 35

Fig . 36

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7.11. Quick-release axles

To achieve significantly easier transport of your
wheelchair, the wheels are equipped with quick-release
axles as standard:

• Press on the locking button of the quick-release axle
with a finger and remove the wheel (Fig. 36).

• When reattaching the wheel, simple push the wheel
back into the mount. At the same time, press the
locking button.

Ensure when pushing back in that the quick-release axle is
pushed! Check after pushing back in that the wheel is
firmly attached by pulling it towards you without opera­ting the locking button of the quick-release axle.

7.12. Tip assist

The tip assist can be used to help an accompanying per­son overcome obstacles such as kerbs. Hold the
wheelchair firmly by the push handles with both hands.
Then with one foot you press on one of the tip assist (fig.

38), at the same time pushing downwards with both

hands.

Fig . 37

Fig . 38

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Fig . 39

8. Options

8.1. Horizontally adjustable
legrests

To attach, remove, swing away and adjust the legrests and
the legrest length, please refer to Section 7.2
Horizontal adjustment functions as follows (see Fig. 39):

• Pull lever backwards

• Bring the legrest into the position required by raising or
lowering the support tube for the legrest.

• Release the lever. The legrest locks automatically.

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Fig . 40

Fig . 42

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9. Accessories

9.1. Tilt protection/anti-tilt
rollers

To mount tilt protection, proceed as follows.

• Remove the rubber profiles of the tip assist

• Push the round profile for the tilt protection onto the
lower side frame tube.

• Attach the tilt protection with the M6x35 bolt and lock­nut M6 in the hole in the frame provided.

When the anti-tilt rollers are raised, the tilt protectors can
also be used for tipping assistance.

9.2. Safety belt

If required, a safety belt is available as an accessory. This
is mounted on the side frame of the wheelchair with the
side part either temporarily removed or swung away (Fig.

42). Take the open end of the belt once around the side

frame tube and fix it with the belt buckle.

Length adjustment is also carried out with the belt buckle.
Adjust the belt length such that the belt sits firmly but
does not apply pressure.

Always use the anti-tilt mechanism in pairs.

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10. Driving

Sit in your B+B wheelchair. Make sure you are sitting as
far back as possible.

The push rims on the drive wheels are used to move the
wheelchair. Practice moving the wheelchair carefully at
first until you are familiar with it and the way it behaves.

Wheelchairs have only a limited ability to resist tipping
and sliding. Particular care is necessary when braking and
moving onto or turning on inclines. Leaning a long way
out of the wheelchair increases the danger of tipping. For
increased safety, all wheelchairs can be fitted with a
safety belt (not standard).

To get over obstacles more easily, the assisting person
must position the wheelchair at the correct angle to the
obstacle by pressing on the tip assist (Fig. 42).

Before getting in or out, the locking brake must be put on.
Use outside of the home should only be undertaken with
sufficient experience. Where possible, somebody should
accompany you.

The static stability of the base model is 7° (approx. 12%).

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According to STVZO 66/1 (German Road Traffic Act) of

01.01.1981, hand propelled wheelchairs require perma-

nently attached lighting to participate in public road traf­fic (including on footpaths).

This consists of (passive):

• two red reflectors to the rear

• two amber reflectors on both sides.

If the wheelchair is used after dark, the following are
necessary in addition (active):

• one white light forwards

• one red light backwards.

These lights must work from an electrical circuit indepen­dent of the movement (batteries) power.

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11. Technical data

Seat width: 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 cm*

52, 55, 58cm**

Seat height: 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50 cm

(with standard tyres)

Seat depth: 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50 cm*

47-52 cm**

Total width: seat width + 15cm

Back height: 40, 42, 44, 46 cm

Back angle: optional adjustment function

Chassis: aluminium, powder-coated

Attachments: Aluminium

plastic-coated

Folding mechanism: single cross-brace*

double cross-brace**

Drive wheels (standard): 24” x 1” puncture proof*

24” x 1 3/8” puncture proof**

Drive wheels (optional): 24” x 1” pneumatic tyres*

24” x 1 3/8” pneumatic
tyres**

(other sizes are also available)

Steering wheels: 250 x 50 mm puncture proof
(standard)

Drive wheels (optional): 250 x 50 mm pneumatic tyres

(other sizes are also available)

Side parts: height and depth adjustable

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Legrests: removable/swing-away, lower

leg length is adjustable (optio­nally horizontally adjustable),
angle and width of the foot
plates are adjustable.

Seat and back covers: high-quality, washable, breath-

ble and easy-care nylon with
foam inserts

Brakes: Knee lever tyre brakes

(compact brakes)

Drive wheel axles: quick-release axle as standard

Colours: metallic silver

Turning area: 1,060mm

Max. safe slope 7° (12%)

Weight: 17.12 kg*

21,2kg**

Max. load 125 kg*

170kg**

Standard equipment for:

*"Pyro Light Optima model 1331"
**"Pyro Light Optima model 1321"

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12. Transport

12.1 Transporting the
wheelchair

To make the wheelchair as convenient as possible to trans­port, all detachable parts (footrests, wheels, slot-in acces­sories) must be removed and the wheelchair folded.

12.2 Seat in disabled
vehicle

You can check whether your wheelchair is licensed as a
seat in a disabled vehicle by the symbols on the frame (Fig.
A and Fig. B).

All wheelchairs authorised by B+B as seats for use in
vehicle are tested to ISO 7176-19: 2008.

• The securement points are marked with a symbol (Fig.
A). Other attachment points are not authorised by the
manufacturer.

•Where possible, use a fixed fitted car seat and its seat­belt system. Stow the folded wheelchair in the boot.

•The person responsible for transportation should be
familiar with the current regulations on transportation
and use of the disabled vehicle and restraint system.

• 4-point restraint systems anchored to the vehicle must
be used to restrain the wheelchair.

Fig. B: Wheelchair not
suitable as seat in disab­led vehicles

Fig. A: Wheelchair suita­ble as seat in disabled
vehicles / anchor points

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•Detachable parts and accessories on the wheelchair,
such as trays and bags, should, where possible, be
removed and safely stowed in the boot.
If attachments are not detachable they must be folded
away and secured by the user or adequately padded.

•When used as a seat in a disability vehicle, a 3-point
safety belt must always be worn. Other fixation systems
and straps may be used in addition.

•If your wheelchair has an adjustable backrest or seat,
these must be placed in as vertical a position as
possible and the locking mechanism checked.

•Products that have been involved in an accident must
be replaced and are no longer licensed to transport
people.

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Positioning of wheelchair

• Position the wheelchair facing forwards (Fig. C).

Check whether the straps conform to the angles in Fig. D.

Fig. D

•Stipulated angles and positions of straps from wheelchair
to vehicle floor. Front straps should be arranged so that
the angle ensures optimum lateral stability
(D = 300mm).

•The hatched area indicates the range within which the
straps must be attached to the floor!

•Wheelchair must not be placed in front of an active
air-bag Deactivate air-bag or have it deactivated!

Fig. C

Rear view

Rear attachment
point

Side view

Position of static or
retracting belts

Front attachment
point

Side view

Position of static or
retracting belts

Front view

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Attachment to vehicle floor

Rails (Fig. E)

Insert fitting into rail at an angle and then pull in side­ways. Detach the fittings by pulling on the snap ring.

Mono System (Fig. F)

Place mono-fitting flat on the base plate and pull over the
base plate. Detach the mono-fittings by pulling down
from the base plate.

Attachment to wheelchair

Attachment to the wheelchair may be by securement
points(Fig. G) or tie-down system (Fig. H ) to the labelled
points.

Under no circumstances attach the strap to the footrests
or other detachable parts.

Fig. H

Fig. E

Fig. F

Fig. G

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Tensioning and loosening the straps

•Tension using handle (Fig. I)

•Loosening using lever or alternatively by releasing the

belt tongue from the belt buckle (Fig. J).

Safety belt

The safety belt must run at an angle of between 30° and
75° to the horizontal (Fig. K), with a larger angle being
preferable. It must fit low on the pelvis.

Make sure that the belt lies flat and is not twisted at any
point.

The lap belt must be attached on both sides to the rear
securement points. To close the lock, insert the tongue into
the buckle. It clicks into place. The lock is opened by pres­sing the large button.

The safety belt should fit firmly but not cut in. To tighten
the belt pull on the loose end of the belt. You can further
adjust the belt by pushing the clasp forwards in the open
position.

The shoulder belt hooks into the lap belt. It must fit close
to the body across the pelvis, chest and over the shoulder.

Place the clasp in front of the occupant's body, not on the
pelvic bone! The clasp must be positioned in such a way
that, in the event of an accident, it cannot be accidentally
released by attachments.

Fig. J: close

Fig. I:
open

Fig. K

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Belts must not run across wheelchair attachments such as
armrests or wheels! (Fig. L & Fig. M)

Fig. L

Fig. M

In order to be able to remove the belt quickly in the event
of an accident, a seat belt cutter like this (Fig. N) should
be kept in every vehicle.

Fig. N

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13. Storage/shipment

If the wheelchair is stored or shipped, all removable or
non-attached parts, except drive wheels, must be removed
and packed individually in suitable containers. The indivi­dually packed parts can then be packed together in a lar­ger container. It is recommended to retain the original
packaging and to store it fo r this purpose so that it is
available if required. Then your wheelchair is optimally
protected against environmental influences during storage
or transport

14. Information on Re-use

The Pyro light Optima wheelchair is suitable for re-use. For
further use, the wheelchair must first be thoroughly clea­ned and disinfected in accordance with the attached care
and maintenance instructions. Subsequently the product
has to be inspected to establish its general condition and
any wear or damage by an authorised specialist and repai­red if necessary.

15. Repair

Repairs and maintenance may only be carried out by aut­horised partners (medical suppliers or specialist retailer).
You can find a partner near you by telephoning our custo­mer service:
Tel: + 49 (0)700/6000 7070.

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16. Disposal

Even a wheelchair that can no longer be used represents
valuable material that can be recycled into the industrial
process. Therefore, never throw away your wheelchair for
disposal in the household ld waste, but have it disposed
of professionally in an official waste-disposal centre. Your
local waste service will be pleased to advise you. The envi­ronment will thank you.

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17. Appendices

Useful life

If used as intended, in accordance with the safety, care
and maintenance instructions, the anticipated useful life
of the wheelchair is up to 5 years. Beyond this period, if
the wheelchair is in a safe condition, it can continue to be
used.

Care, hygiene and maintenance
information for the Bischoff &
Bischoff operating instructions

Like all technical products, patient vehicles, mobile wal­king aids and patient beds, should be subject to a regular
check and maintenance by authorised professionals. These
checks should primarily ensure the safety of the user.
Beyond this, regular care of the product should guarantee
proper functioning even after long use. We have prepared
some care tips, a hygiene plan and a maintenance table
for you below. We hope to have provided a good overview
of the most important care, hygiene and maintenance
work for your Bischoff & Bischoff product.

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a) Care instructions

Cleaning of the seat and back covers can be undertaken
with warm water and a sponge or soft brush. For stubborn
stains, standard detergent can be added to the water.

Please note: Never use aggressive cleaning agents such as
solvents, abrasive agents or hard brush.

Plastic parts can best be cleaned with a standard plastic
cleaner. Take note of the product information on the clea­ning agent.

Due to the high-quality surface coating, optimum corrosi­on protection has been achieved. Should the coating be
damaged by scratches or similar, you can make good the
defective area with a paint pen. Chrome parts are initially
wiped with a dry cloth. Dull areas and stubborn dirt can be
removed most easily with the appropriate standard clea­ning agent.

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Hygiene plan and risk eva­luation of B+B medical pro­ducts before preparation

In accordance with: the second amendment to the medical
products act (2. MPG-ÄndG) of 13 December 2001
here: Article 11 Section 4 Para.2, amendment to the medical
devices operator ordinance

Date: 29.04.2005

1. Product

Pyro light Vario

2. Risk level

Non-critical medical product
Medical product that only comes into contact with unbroken
skin

3. Hygiene frequency

At least at every change of user

4. Type of process

Wipe disinfection
With standard disinfecting agent in accordance with EN
12720

5. Pre-treatment of the product

Not necessary

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6. Disinfection

1. Put on protective gloves before preparing the product

2. Spray the areas to be treated with disinfection agent

3. Wipe dry treated areas with paper towel. Repeat if
necessary

4. Dispose of protective gloves and paper towels

7. Special identification

Not necessary

8. Sterilisation

Not necessary

9. Critical process steps, special

requirements

*Replacement of the seat and back covers recommended

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Maintenance table

Before each journey Functional check of the brakes

Operate the brake to the full extent of its travel. The bra­ked wheels must not be able to move any more in normal
use.

Check for wear in the pressure brake

Move the brake lever sideways. Tightness of all bolts and
screws.

Check of the tyre pressure

Standard tyres front: max. 2 - 2.5 bar
Standard tyres rear: max. 3 - 4 bar
Smooth-running tyres: max. 6 - 7.5 bar

Check of the tyre profile

When What

Every 4 weeks (depending on
frequency of use)

Oil moving parts

• All moving points of the cross-brace

• Moving parts on the side parts

• Brake lever bearings

• Legrest bearings

Check of bolts and screws for tightness

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Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant.

If brakes are defective, have them repaired by an authori­sed specialist workshop.

Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. If the
brake play is too great, have it corrected by an authori­sed specialist workshop.

Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant. Use a
tyre pressure gauge.
Caution!
Tyre pressures that are too low have a negative effect on
braking behaviour.

Visual check by the user. With worn-out tyre treads or
damage to a tyre, have them replaced by an authorised
specialist workshop.

Please note

To be carried out by the user or an assistant. Before
oiling, clean old oil from the parts first. Remove excess
oil.

Check to be carried out by the user or an assistant.

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Maintenance table

Every 6 months (depending
on frequency of use)

Checks

• Cleanliness

• General condition

When What

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Take note of the care and hygiene information. In the
event of any defects, have the necessary repair work car­ried out only by authorised specialist workshops, as only
these are trained in the necessary work and generally
have sufficient trained personnel.

Please note

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18. Guarantee certificate

This warranty covers all defects in the wheelchair that are
shown to be caused by material or production defects.

In the case of any complaint, please return the product
together with the warranty certificate completely filled in.
We provide a guarantee of 5 years on the frame and fol­ding mechanism of our Pyro light Optima folding
wheelchair, whereas we assume a warranty of 2 years on
all other mounted parts.

In case of queries, please contact the B+B Customer
Service at phone no. +49 (0)700/6000 7070.

Caution!

Non-observance of the instruction manual as well as servi­cing not carried out properly and in particular technical
modifications and additions (fittings) without the appro­val of Bischoff & Bischoff result in both the warranty and
the product liability in general lapsing.

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Model: Pyro light Optima

Model No:

Serial number:*

(to be filled in by the specialist retailer)

Specialist retailer:

Date and stamp

*Information plates can be found on the side frame

Warranty certificate

(Please note our general business terms and conditions)

Pyro light Optima

Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH

Becker-Goering-Strasse 13 • D-76307 Karlsbad

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