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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL User manual LSR Kid Wheelchair with stand-up function...
  • Page 3 Where to find Permobil Permobil Benelux BV is responsible for the servicing and sales carried out by its importers and local dealers throughout large parts of Europe. So contact us if you have any questions regarding servicing or sales in the area where you live. Permobil Benelux BV De Beitel 11 6466 GZ Kerkrade...
  • Page 4 LSR Kid Wheelchair with stand-up function Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Version: 2, 2013-08 Order no.: 205276-UK-0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual LSR Kid Contents Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up Wheelchairs ........6 Important information ........................8 General information ......................... 9 Technical support ........................9 Spare parts & accessories ....................... 9 Scrapping ..........................9 Warranty ..........................9 Incident reporting ........................

  • Page 6: Indications And Contraindications For The Use Of Stand-Up Wheelchairs

    Only a doctor or therapist can decide which method and safe standing training can be achieved with the Lifestand wheelchair. Indications Lifestand wheelchairs were specifically developed for people who have lost their ability to stand (e.g. paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy etc.). Standing is used for therapy and prophylaxis of:...
  • Page 7 This facilitates digestion (intestinal peristalsis) and helps with the improvement of bowl and bladder functions. Contraindications Warning: A Lifestand wheelchair can only be used upon prescription by a doc- tor. Here are the most common contraindications for the use of a Lifestand wheelchair.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important information Important information about the user manual Congratulations on choosing a LifeStand stand-up wheelchair. Our aim is your continued satisfaction with your choice of supplier and wheelchair. Before you start using your wheelchair, it is important to read and understand this user manual and in particular the section on Safety.

  • Page 9: General Information

    User Manual LSR Kid Technical support, warranty, etc. Technical support In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer or Permobil Life Stand Service Center at + 31 (0)45 564 54 90. Always state the wheelchairs serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided.

  • Page 10: Safety Rules And Regulations

    User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations A stand-up wheelchair is a complicated product. Therefore, you need to be very careful when you use and handle it. It is important to read and follow the...
  • Page 11 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations Your wheelchair may have been adjusted precisely to your needs on delivery, so you should always ask the advice of the person who provided the seat for you before making changes or adjustments to the wheelchair.
  • Page 12 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations m CAUTION! Operation Do not allow children to drive the wheelchair unsupervised. Do not use the wheelchair on public streets and roads. Follow local regulations for pedestrians and remember that vehicle drivers may find it difficult to see you.
  • Page 13 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations m WARNING! Driving on sloping surfaces When you drive up a slope, ensure that you drive the wheelchair straight up the slope (vertically). If you drive at an angle, there is an increased risk of tipping over or falling.
  • Page 14 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations m WARNING! Passengers The wheelchair is not designed to transport passengers, whatever their age. Nor is it designed for taking heavy items other than the user's personal belong- ings.
  • Page 15 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations m WARNING! Seat belt (Optional) The seat belt is only designed to hold the user in place and not as protection in the case of collision/accident. Check the condition of the belts regularly in case any damage or worn places have developed.
  • Page 16 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations m WARNING! Transport The wheelchair must only be transported in vehicles approved for this purpose. Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly secured. An inadequately secured wheelchair could cause major damage and injury if it broke loose, both to persons in the transport vehicle and to the vehicle and the wheelchair itself.
  • Page 17 The limit values for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) with respect to power wheelchairs is set in the harmonized standards for the EU in the Medical Devices Directive, No. 93/42/EEC. Permobil LifeStand’s electronic wheelchair’s comply with these limit values. m WARNING! Flame resistance The material components have been tested against flammability.
  • Page 18 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations m WARNING! Damage to/breakdowns in the wheelchair and its accessories If at any point you notice that the wheelchair and its various functions are not behaving as expected or if you suspect something is wrong, stop using your wheelchair as soon as possible, turn off the wheelchair and contact your mobility aids center or Permobil for information.
  • Page 19 User Manual LSR Kid Safety rules and regulations WARNING! Clamping points In the following positions of the wheelchair there is an increased risk of entrap- ment. Please exercise particular caution here. Pay attention to the marked areas on the gap between moving and stationary parts. Danger that lose items...

  • Page 20: Design & Function

    Design & function General LSR Kid is a manual wheelchair for outdoor and indoor use. It is intended for kids with physical disabilities. Its raising function allows the user greater freedom of movement. We recommend gradual training in standing up under the guidance of a physiotherapist before you use "LSR Kid"...

  • Page 21: Raising Function

    User Manual LSR Kid Design and function Raising function The electric raising function makes it possible for the user to stand up in their wheelchair. This function is accessed from a control panel located on one armrest. Stand-up function...

  • Page 22: Control Panel For Raising Function

    User Manual LSR Kid Design and function Control panel for raising function The control panel has two buttons to control the seat's raising function. The control panel can be fitted to either armrest in the position that best suits the user.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation General LSR Kid is designed for use both indoors and outdoors. For use indoors, attention must be paid when driving in narrow corridors, when passing through doors and entrances and when traveling on elevators and ramps, etc. Remember that there is a risk of crushing when using the electrical raising function.

  • Page 24: Raising Function

    User Manual LSR Kid Operation Raising function General The wheelchair seat is operated via its control panel. The control panel has two buttons. Before using the raising function, it is extremely important that all the seat's settings are adapted to the current user.
  • Page 25 User Manual LSR Kid Operation Raising function m WARNING! Make sure that the wheelchair is on a flat, horizontal surface, free of obstacles or ground depressions. Make sure the brakes are activated! If this is not the case, the wheelchair may roll away, with the risk of personal injury.
  • Page 26 User Manual LSR Kid Operation Raising function Knee supports Before raising may commence, the knee supports must be secured in the right posi- tion. The knee supports place pressure on the upper section of the shin when the wheelchair mechanisms work together to raise the body to the standing position.
  • Page 27 User Manual LSR Kid Operation Raising function Armrest Before raising may commence, the armrests must be secured in the right posi- tion. The armrests then provide support for the upper body during the raising process and in the standing position.

  • Page 28: Driving Rules

    User Manual LSR Kid Driving Rules Driving Rules m WARNING! To prevent tipping with personal injury and property damage as a result, it is advisable to reduce the speed when turning, cornering and such manuevers. Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages, on narrow sidewalks, etc. where an incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents.
  • Page 29 User Manual LSR Kid Driving Rules Driving Rules Driving on Sideways Slopes Driving on a sideways slope must always be performed with great care. Avoid abrupt avoidance maneuvers and never maintain a speed higher than that at which you can maneuver the wheelchair in a safe and secure manner.
  • Page 30 User Manual LSR Kid Driving Rules Driving Rules Driving downhill You should always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution. Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks.
  • Page 31 User Manual LSR Kid Driving Rules Driving Rules Driving uphill You should always drive uphill with great caution. Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks. You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface (for example grass, gravel, sand, ice and snow).

  • Page 32: Adjustment

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Adjustment Legrest and footplate Height & angle For the best sitting comfort and to achieve the correct position for standing up, the distance between the footplate and the seat must be adjusted to a suitable length.
  • Page 33 User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Reversing the foot plate brackets If further adjustment of the foot plate height is necessary, it is possible to reverse the brackets, which will enable the foot plate to be set higher up. 1. Remove the foot plate, which is attached by four screws and nuts on the left and right hand side.

  • Page 34: Knee Supports

    User Manual LSR Kid Knee supports Distance and angle 1. Loosen the screws (A) holding the knee support pads in place. 2. Adjust the distance between the pads and their angle to the required posi- tion. 3. Secure in the required position by tightening the screws (A) again.
  • Page 35 User Manual LSR Kid Depth 1. Loosen the screw (B) on the left and right hand side of the knee support. 2. Adjust the knee support to desired position. 3. Secure in the required position by tightening the screws (B) again.

  • Page 36: Seat Depth

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment eat depth The seat depth can be adjusted in 7 fixed stages, from 24-36 cm. There are two measurements required to be able to adjust the seat depth correctly: The length of the thigh - the •...

  • Page 37: Center Of Gravity

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Center of gravity Once the seat depth has been adjusted, it may be necessary to adjust the center of gravity. This is done by moving the mounting for the rear wheels in 7 fixed positions.

  • Page 38: The Height Of The Armrest

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment The height of the armrest The height of the armrest can be adjusted in six fixed positions to provide the user with optimal comfort. The straps on the backrest needs to be configured depending on the position of the armrest and the height of the backrest. See page 45.
  • Page 39 User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment The height of the armrest can be adjusted in six fixed positions to provide the user with optimal comfort. Here mounted in position 2.

  • Page 40: The Length Of The Armrest

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment The length of the armrest The length of the armrest can be adjusted in four fixed postions to provide the user with optimal comfort. Adjustment 1. Move the rubber of the armrest forward to get acces to the screw, see fig. below.

  • Page 41: Back Rest Angle

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Back rest angle For optimal comfort, the back rest angle can be adjusted from -5° to +25°. 1. Undo the two screws on the left and right hand side that fixes the back rest angle.

  • Page 42: Height Of The Push Handles/Back Rest Frame

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Height of the Push handles/Back rest frame For optimal comfort, the height of the push handles/back rest frame can be adjusted in six fixed positions. Adjustment 1. Undo the screw, washer and nut that fixes the push handles on the left and right hand side of the back rest.
  • Page 43 User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment The height of the push handles/back rest frame can be adjusted in six fixed positions. Here mounted in position 6.

  • Page 44: Height Of The Back Rest

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Height of the Back rest For optimal comfort, the height of the back rest can be adjusted. The adjustment is performed by mounting required number of straps on the back rest frame and positioning the top strap at desired height. See fig. below and table on page 45.

  • Page 45: Replacing/Reconfiguration Of The Backrest Straps

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Replacing/Reconfiguration of the backrest straps The number of straps mounted below/above the armrest often needs to be recon- figured when the height of the armrest, back rest or push handles are adjusted. The push handles and the armrests needs to be removed while replacing or configure the backrest straps positioned underneath respectively.

  • Page 46: Equalization System

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Equalization system When moving from a sitting to standing position, the selected back rest angle can cause an undesirable effect. For example, it is possible that a straighter back angle that works well in a sitting position may have a tendency to cause a position that is inclined too far forward in a standing position.
  • Page 47 User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Position 1: To get a constant angle on the back rest when raising, fit the screw to position 1. Position 2: In order to get the back rest to recline a further 7° in the raised position, fit the screw to position 2.

  • Page 48: Anti-Tip Protection

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Anti-tip protection The anti-tip protection is fitted to the rear of the wheelchair. It can prevent the wheelchair from tipping over. Used correctly, they help the user to negotiate obstacles, such as a pavement. Using the anti-tip protection is recommended in all circumstances.

  • Page 49: Brakes

    User Manual LSR Kid Adjustment Brakes The brakes must be adjusted regularly. Adjustment is also required as soon as the rear wheel attachments have been moved. With the rear wheels of 20” in posi- tion 7 (see page 37), the brackets of the brakes needs to be reversed.

  • Page 50: Transport

    User Manual LSR Kid Transport Transport The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved for such purposes. Check that the wheelchair is properly fastened and that the wheel locks are engaged. When transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle, the wheelchair must be locked into position by running fastening straps through the brackets in the front and the back.

  • Page 51: Wheels

    User Manual LSR Kid Transport Wheels In order to reduce the total size of the wheelchair for transport or storage, the wheels can easily be removed. Removal Press on the button in the center of the wheel and pull the wheel fully out.

  • Page 52: Back Rest

    User Manual LSR Kid Transport Back rest In order to reduce the total size of the wheelchair for transport or stor- age, the back rest can easily be folded down. Folding down the back rest Undo the two locking pins for the...

  • Page 53: Lifting Points

    User Manual LSR Kid Transport Lifting points If two attendants need to lift the wheelchair, please follow the instructions below. Make sure the wheelchair is in seated position, not in relaxed or standing position. The two attendants has to be positioned on right and left hand side of the wheelchair.

  • Page 54: Maintenance And Repairs

    User Manual LSR Kid Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repairs General To ensure that your wheelchair works well, it is important for it to be used correctly and regularly maintained (at least every 3 months). A well maintained wheelchair lasts longer and has a lower risk of faults.

  • Page 55: Batteries, Storage

    User Manual LSR Kid Maintenance and repairs Batteries/storage • Please note that a battery discharges itself and that a discharged battery can burst when it is cold. If the wheelchair is to be stored unused for an extended period of time, the batteries must always be charged once a month to avoid damaging them.

  • Page 56: Charging Batteries

    User Manual LSR Kid Maintenance and repairs Charging batteries If the battery level falls too low, the control panel will emit an acoustic signal that indicates that the batteries need charging. In that case, the battery has enough power for a further 10 cycles. We recommend that the user return to sitting position and charge the batteries before using this function again.

  • Page 57: Cleaning

    User Manual LSR Kid Maintenance and repairs Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your wheelchair. Below is some general advice. For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish, contact Permobil for information.

  • Page 58: Wheels

    User Manual LSR Kid Maintenance and repairs Wheels Check at regular intervals that the wheel- chair's tires have the correct tire pres- sure. The correct tire pressure provides the best movement and comfort, and a lower risk of puncture.Therefore check regularly that the tires have a pressure of 750 kPa.

  • Page 59: Serial Number Label

    User Manual LSR Kid Serial number label Serial number label Max user weight Year of production Code for Seat width funding. Model name Serial number Serial number label...

  • Page 60: Power Module

    User Manual LSR Kid Power Module CB02 Power Module The power module contains the control electronics of the standing-sitting func- tion and the battery. The front has several connections and an On/Off switch. During long time storage, always put the On/Off switch to “Off”.

  • Page 61: Recommended Seat Cushions

    User Manual LSR Kid Recommended Seat Cushions Recommended Seat Cushions The setting of seat width and seat depth requires different sizes of seat cushions. The table below shows recomended cushions. Seat width Seat Depth 28X25 28X25 28X28 28X28 28X32 28X32...
  • Page 62 User Manual LSR Kid...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    User Manual LSR Kid Technical specifications Technical specifications General Name ................LSR Kid Dimensions and weight Max. User Weight ............50 Kg. Seat width ................ 280/300/320/340 mm. Seat depth ............... 240/260/280/300/320/340/360 mm. Seat angle ..............4,5°- 6° Maximum safe slope ............8,5°...

  • Page 66: Order No.: 205276-Uk

    Order no.: 205276-UK-0...

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