Pyro Start Plus
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Pyro Start Plus
Pyro Start Plus SL
Enjoy mobility.
Enjoy mobility.
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Index
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1. Preliminary Remark 04
1.1. Signs and Symbols 05
2. Important Safety Instructions 05
2.1. General Safety Instructions 05
2.2. Anti-tip wheels (optional) 07
2.3. Use on Public Roads 07
2.4. Purpose 07
2.5. Indications 08
2.6. Contraindications 08
2.7. Declaration of conformity 08
2.8. Responsibility 08
2.9. Service life 09
3. Description of product and contents 09
3.1. Inspection on delivery 09
3.2. Type plate and serial number 10
3.3. Contents 11
3.4. Summary 12
4. Assembly and adjustments 14
4.1 Folding and unfolding 14
4.2. Legrests 15
4.3. Side parts 17
4.4. Seat 19
4.5. Wheelbase 21
4.6. Brakes 22
4.7. Wheels and tyres 23
4.8. Floating axles 25
4.9. Tip assist 25
5. Accessories 26
5.1. Tip protection and anti-tip wheels 26
5.2. Safety belt 26
5.3. Drum brake 27
6. Use 28
6.1. Entering and leaving from the side 28
6.2. Entering and leaving from the front 29
6.3. Negotiating stairs and high steps 29
6.4. Driving the wheelchair 30
7. Technical data 32
8. Transport 35
9. Maintenance Tips for Users 36
9.1. Cleaning and Disinfection 36
9.2. Check before use 36
10. Maintenance Tips for Retailers 37
11. Use by others 38
12. Storage/dispatch 38
13. Disposal 38
14. Warranty 39
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1. Preliminary remark
Dear User,
By purchasing your Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro Start Plus folding
wheelchair, you are getting a top German product which sets new
standards in terms of flexibility. The wheelchair was designed to offer
you a lot of benefits and to meet your needs. The many varied setting
options and the optimum adjustability in terms of seat height, seat
depth and lower leg length means the Pyro Start Plus can be adjusted
to your individual body size. The Pyro Start Plus is made for both indoor
and outdoor use.
The wheelchair is offered in two models, Pyro Start Plus and Pyro
Start Plus SL. The Pyro Start Plus SL permits improved adaptability for
persons of large body height due to its greater seat height, seat depth,
and backrest height.
These operating instructions intend to help you to familiarise yourself
better with the operating and the handling of your wheelchair. Before
using your new wheelchair for the first time, please read and follow
the instructions in this manual carefully. The instruction manual is an
integral and necessary part of the wheelchair. This is why you should
keep it close by and include it when passing on the wheelchair to
someone else.
For visually impaired users, this document is available as a PDF file at
our website www.bischoff-bischoff.com.
1.1. Signs and symbols
Important! This is especially useful information on
a given subject.
Warning! These are especially safety-relevant
instructions. Follow the directions in the manual!
2. Important safety instructions
2.1. General safety instructions
• To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first practice
driving your new wheelchair on level, unobstructed ground. We
recommend having an assistant with you.
• The accompanying person should be physically and mentally
capable of operating a wheelchair.
• Never use the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs.
• Please make sure that all parts have been properly installed before
using the wheelchair.
• Never lift up the wheelchair at parts which are not fixed firmly (the
armrests or legrests).
• Make sure that the floating axle of the rear wheels are tightly in the
axle holder, otherwise there is risk of injuries.
• Please note, displacing the center of gravity by shifting the body
or by adding loads may increase the risk of tipping to the side or
backwards.
• Please seek the help of an assistant person when going over
obstacles, steps, etc. Use the tip assist (see overview of wheelchair)
to tip the wheelchair appropriately.
• 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
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overview of the wheelchair). If equipment such as ramps, lifts or
step climbing aids are available, these should be used.
• When driving on an incline or slope, it is necessary to be aware that
a risk of tipping exists even at low angles, depending on the axle
position setting. The use of anti-tippers is highly recommended.
• Avoid running against obstacles (steps, kerbs) without braking or
moving down steps.
• Avoid using on uneven, loose surfaces.
• When getting into or out of the wheelchair, apply both parking
brakes.
• All road traffic regulations must be observed when driving on
public roads.
• The passive lighting (reflectors) of your wheelchair must always be
visible to other road users.
• The wheelchair may not be used for transport of more than one
person or any additional load. Make sure to only use it for the
intended purpose.
• You must not use the handbrake to stop the wheelchair.
• 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 leather gloves for outdoor use. These increase grip
and protect fingers and hands from dirt and injury at the same
time.
• Please note, the upholstery will heat up if directly exposed to
sunlight and may cause injuries to your skin when touched.
Therefore you should cover these parts or protect the wheelchair
from exposure to direct sunlight.
• Please note, the frame and pad parts may cool down significantly
in winter. If possible, do not park the wheelchair outdoors in cold
weather.
• The dimensions of the wheelchair exceed the recommended values
of DIN EN 12183:2014/A.1 and PRM TSI Annex M in terms of size
and manoeuvring range.
• When transferring between wheelchair and bed, always make sure:
• both parking 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.
2.2. Anti-tip wheels (optional)
The anti-tip wheels prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
Please note, driving with anti-tip wheels on uneven ground, lift
platforms and ramps is only possible to a limited extent. Ensure
sufficient clearance above, below and on the sides.
2.3. Use on public roads
The wheelchair is designed for indoor and outdoor use. Please keep in
mind that you are using public roads and therefore please observe all
road traffic regulations.
Do not endanger other road users through inconsiderate driving, especially on walkways.
2.4. Purpose
The wheelchair is made solely to increase mobility and to transport
people with impaired mobility in accordance with the above mentioned
indications. The maximum user load is 125 kg for the Pyro Start Plus
model and 150 kg for the Pyro Start Plus SL model.
To be noted:
We are only able to provide a warranty if the product is used in
accordance with the specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
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2.5. Indications
Inability to walk or severe walking disability as a result of:
• paralysis
• loss of limbs
• meromelia/limb deformation
• joint contractures/joint damage
• other ailments
A fitting with SL wheelchairs should be considered if the user is
taller than 185 cm and a standard wheelchair would not be able to
guarantee the necessary adaptability.
2.6. Contraindications
Use of the wheelchair is not suitable 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
2.7. Declaration of conformity
As the manufacturer of the product B+B declares Pyro Start Plus and
Pyro Start Plus SL wheelchairs meet the requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC in full.
2.8. Responsibility
2.9. Service life
If used as intended, and the safety, care and maintenance instructions
are observed, the expected service life is up to 5 years. Beyond this
time the wheelchair can be used continuously, provided it is in a safe
condition.
3. Description of product and
contents
3.1. Inspection on delivery
All B+B wheelchairs are subject to a proper final inspection in our
house and receive the CE mark.
The wheelchair is supplied in a special box. After unpacking, please
save the box, if possible. You may need it later for storage or to return
the product.
Assembly, adjustment to your body size and first instructions are taken
care of by a qualified mobility dealer.
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.
Check the contents for completeness and make sure nothing is
damaged. Should you find any irregularities or damage, please contact
our customer service (Tel.: +49 700 6000 7070).
We are only able to provide a warranty if the product is used in
accordance to the specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
If modifications, repairs or maintenance works are made, please make
sure only authorised persons perform these works in accordance to the
instructions of B+B.
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Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH
Becker-Göring-Straße 13
D - 76307 Karlsbad
Telefon 0700 - 60007070
GB
CE Sticker & EAN Codes (Size 80 mm x 23 mm)
Manual Wheelchairs (crash tested)
EAN 13 SN
Model: Pyro Start Plus
Model no.: 1352 2015-07 Max. weight capacity : 125kg
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3.2. Type plate and serial number
The type plate (see fig. 01) and serial number are located under the
frame.
A D
G H I
J
K
A
Manufacturer logo
Manufacturer information
B
C
Caution! - Follow instructions for use
CE mark
D
Follow instructions regarding securing the product in the vehicle
E
Important - Adhere to the operating instructions
F
Model number
G
Date of manufacture
H
I
Maximum weight capacity
Model designation
J
EAN 13 item number
K
Serial number
L
B C
L
3.3. Contents
The scope of supply in the special box includes:
• 1 wheelchair, folded
• 1 air pump (only for pneumatic tyres)
• 1 operating manual
E F
01
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3.4. Summary
To make the use of your B+B wheelchair as simple as possible, we have
provided detailed illustrations in addition to the written instructions.
The following illustrations should help you to identify the individual
assemblies and how they interact (see figs. 1a and 1b).
Please note the sections of text that are specially marked.
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Push handles
Backrest cover
Armrest upholstery
Side part
Seat cushion
Lifting point 1
Locking brake knee lever
Lifting point 2
Tipping Aid
Driving wheel
Push rim
Steering wheel
Castor bushing
Foot rests
Foot plate
Model Pyro Start Plus
Model Pyro Start Plus SL
Backrest height
Additional seat depth
Extended back height
1a
1b
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