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Snazzi Pushchair
Size 1 and 2 Snazzi Pushchair
Please read these instructions carefully
Document No: 055-02 V12
Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx
Snazzi Pushchair User Manual
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April 2015

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  • Page 1 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Snazzi Pushchair ANUAL This manual covers: Size 1 and 2 Snazzi Pushchair IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully Before using your Snazzi Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 1 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...
  • Page 2 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Fig 0.1 Open Pushchair (size 1 shown) Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 2 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...
  • Page 3 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Fig 0.2 Folded Pushchair (size 1 shown) Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 3 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6.8 Foot Muff 44 - 46 6.9 Ankle Huggers 46 - 47 User Instructions 7.1 Getting into the Snazzi Pushchair 7.2 Getting out of the Snazzi Pushchair Attendant pushing 8.1 Pushing 48 – 49 8.2 Brakes 8.3 Comfort 8.4 Lifting and general safety Cleaning 9.1 Pushchair...
  • Page 5 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Maintenance 10.1 Routine maintenance 10.2 Six-monthly maintenance Oxygen Cylinder Warranty Transporting the Pushchair 13.1 Preparing the pushchair for transport 54 - 56 13.2 Attaching pushchair to vehicle 56 – 58 Repairs Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 5 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...

  • Page 6: Who To Contact If You Have Difficulty

    & angle adjustable Footrest. The following accessories for use with the Snazzi Pushchair are available from Tendercare Ltd. Equipment carrying tray, Shopping basket, Sun / Rain-hood, Transparent Rain Shield, Fixed Lateral Supports, Height and width adjustable wrap around Lateral Supports, Butterfly chest harness, ‘H’...
  • Page 7 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Snazzi Pushchair Adjustments Support Snazzi Pushchair Size 1 Snazzi Pushchair Size 2 Tilt in Space - 40 - 40 Seat Depth 220 – 300 mm 280 – 360 mm Seat Width 190 – 290 mm 190 – 290 mm...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Dimensions (mm) Size 1 Size 2 All sizes and weights are given as a guide. Tendercare ltd reserves the right to amend specifications at any time as part of their product development programme. 3: Unpacking The pushchair is delivered in a cardboard carton. This measures 680mm wide x 480mm deep x 1030mm high and weighs approximately 16Kg (size 1) or 17Kg (size 2).

  • Page 9: Preparing The Pushchair For Use

    Larger accessories will be packaged in separate cartons (e.g. the rain cover). IMPORTANT: If any items are damaged or missing, then please contact Tendercare, preferably by email at info@tendercareltd.com or alternatively please call us on (01903) 726161 within 36 hours of delivery.

  • Page 10: Unfolding And Folding

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 4.1 Unfolding and Folding the Snazzi Standing at back of the pushchair, hold the push handle (X fig 4.1.1) and lift up. When the frame is about half way up, place your foot on the rear cross bar and pull it towards you.
  • Page 11 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual The Snazzi includes a safety catch to prevent accidental folding of the chair in the event that both spring-loaded locking sliders did not engage fully when unfolding. The catch also helps reduce any small amount of movement in the frame when set up, improving comfort for the occupant.

  • Page 12: Brakes & Tyres

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 4.2 Brakes & Tyres To apply the brake, put your foot on the top of brake bar (labelled X) and push down as shown. The brake will rotate round against the wheels and lock in between the wheels and frame.

  • Page 13: Using The Tilt In Space Facility

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Tyres: As standard the Snazzi pushchair is supplied with solid tyres, however pneumatic tyres are also available as an option. If your pushchair is supplied with pneumatic tyres these need to be regularly checked and inflated if necessary using a hand or foot pump. The operating pressure for the tyres is 36 PSI (note: do not inflate the tyres above 36 PSI).
  • Page 14 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To reset the tilt mechanism, push (*or pull please see Note 1) the lever and push handle as shown (see Fig 4.3.3). Once in the desired position, release lever. For a 90- degree position, move the seat so the gas strut is fully open and it will not move any further before releasing the tilt lever.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Seat Unit

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 5.0: Setting up the seat unit When setting up the seat unit always ensure the following is done: • Always consult your Therapist or Rehabilitation Engineer for advice. • Ensure that the child is relaxed and happy and if possible in an environment in which they are familiar.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Seat Unit

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 5.1 Adjusting the seat unit Common adjustments on the Snazzi seat (such as seat depth and width) can be made by hand and require no tools. Less common adjustments (such as the footrest depth) are made using a 5mm hexagon key (supplied). No other tools are required to make adjustments to the seat.

  • Page 17: Lateral Supports (Optional)

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To adjust the knee angle, press in the angle adjustors on both sides of the footrest at the same time (see Fig 5.1.2.2), and lift the footrest guide tubes to the required angle. To lock, release the buttons.
  • Page 18 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual The lateral bracket must be fed through the slot in the cover (see Fig 5.1.3.4). Next, insert the 2 coach bolts through the bracket and seat back plate, so that the square neck is sitting fully in the slots.

  • Page 19: Fitting And Removing The Cover

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 5.2 Fitting and removing the cover To remove the seat pad: Simply lift the back edge of the seat pad to separate it from the Velcro strip on the base. Fig 5.2.1 To remove the hip guide covers: The cover hooks around the front of the hip guide plate.
  • Page 20 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To remove the back pad, first release the poppers on the integrated side pads (see fig 5.2.3). Next un-tuck the back pad from the bottom of the seat. Fig 5.2.3 Finally remove the back pad by lifting the top lip off from the backrest board as shown (see fig 5.2.4).

  • Page 21: Fitting A Headrest Pad Or Lateral Head Supports (Optional)

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 5.3 Fitting a Headrest Pad or Lateral Head Supports (optional) To fit a headrest pad: There are three types of one piece headrest available; standard, extra recess (Fig 5.3.1) and occipital roll; however these can all be fitted to the seat in the same way.

  • Page 22: Fitting The Pelvic Strap / 4 Point Hip Belt

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual The lateral head supports are supplied with two M8 coach bolts, and two 30mm hand wheels per bracket (see Fig 5.3.5) To fit the head supports: The lateral head supports are fitted by securing with coach bolts and hand wheels, through the mounting slots ‘I’...
  • Page 23 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To fit the 2-point pelvic strap to the Snazzi, feed the webbing through the 2 cam buckles located on the back left and right corners of the seat base. Fig 5.4.3 Adjust the length of the pelvic strap by pulling the webbing through the cam buckle until it is at the required length.
  • Page 24 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To fit the 4-point pelvic strap to the Snazzi, fit the rear straps as shown above, then route the side straps through the slot in the bottom of the hip guide (see fig 5.4.5). Fig 5.4.5...

  • Page 25: Fitting A Butterfly/Chest Harness Or H-Belt Harness (Optional)

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 5.6 Fitting a Butterfly / Chest Harness or H-Belt Harness (Optional) The butterfly harness comprises a padded section that sits against the user’s chest, two shoulder and two bottom straps. Either the shoulder or the bottom straps are locked in a position to suit the user and then final adjustment is made on the opposite straps.
  • Page 26 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To fit the cam buckles: thread the supplied bolts and washers through the holes in the webbing straps and screw through the fixing holes in the bar on the rear of the seat (Fig 5.6.4). For a size 1 Snazzi we recommend using the inner holes, and for the size 2 Snazzi the outer holes.
  • Page 27 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual IMPORTANT: - In order to ensure that the butterfly/chest harness cannot rise up and cause harm to the user, every time the harness is in use, you must ensure that all cam buckles / fixings are properly closed and that the harness is correctly positioned a minimum of 75mm below the user’s neckline.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6: Accessories 6.1 Pommel Pommel ordered replacement item then you will just receive the pommel itself; • Pommel bracket, block, pads and cover (assembled) If the Snazzi was supplied without a pommel then you will need the pommel mounting kit as below;...

  • Page 29: Equipment Carrying Tray

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual IMPORTANT: The pommel must not to be used to prevent the occupant sliding forward. 6.2: Equipment Carry Tray To fit the equipment carrying tray: Feed the tray in between the crossbar and the brake from the rear of the frame (with the brake in the ‘off’...

  • Page 30: Shopping Basket

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6.3: Shopping Basket Fitting / removing the shopping basket: There are 4 hanging points located on the underside of the seat. Fig 6.3.1 indicates the front hanging positions (white arrows), Fig 6.3.2 shows the rear hanging positions (blue arrows).

  • Page 31: Sun Hood And Transparent Rain Shield

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6.4: Sun hood and transparent rain shield The sun hood and rain shield are two separate items. In order to fit the transparent rain shield, you must first fit the sun hood (see instructions below). Fig. 6.4.1...
  • Page 32 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual The hood fits into the frame adaptors, which are located under the slot in the top of the seat back cover (see Fig 6.4.4, left). Please note if your hood was ordered after the pushchair, the sun hood slot will need cutting.
  • Page 33 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Next lift up the back cover of the sun hood (see Fig 6.4.7, left), and fold it over the back of the pushchair backrest. Fig. 6.4.7 Fig 6.4.8: The back of the hood cover fitted over the pushchair backrest.
  • Page 34 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To remove the sun hood, undo the top popper of the pushchair backrest cover as shown (see Fig 6.4.10, right). Fig. 6.4.10 Then press in the locking clip and push up as shown (see Fig 6.4.11, left), this will release the sun hood from the frame.
  • Page 35 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Next, fold the rear flap down in between the push handles and secure with Velcro(see Fig 6.4.13, left). Fig. 6.4.13 Hook the bottom back hooks onto the plastic bush on the rear frame of the pushchair as shown (see Fig 6.4.14, right).

  • Page 36: Sun Hood And Transparent Rain Shield

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Important: • When entering any building, ensure that you undo the Velcro flap at the front of the rain shield and fold it up so that the occupant of the pushchair does not over heat. If it is warm inside the building we would recommend removing the rain shield completely.

  • Page 37: Removing The Cover For Washing

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6.4b: Removing the cover for washing: These instructions apply to both types of sun canopy. Remove the sun hood from the pushchair, and place on a flat surface. Unscrew the 2 thumbwheels securing the angle adjustors on both sides (see fig 6.4b.1).
  • Page 38 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual The adjustor bracket should now be free- remove the frame mounting clip and spring from the middle of the adjustor as shown (see Fig 6.4b.3). Take note of the position of the spring. Fig 6.4b.3 Next, slide the other 2 parts of the adjustor off the end of the sun hood frame bars.

  • Page 39: Playtray

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6.5: Playtray The Snazzi playtray offers height, depth and angle adjustment, so that it can be adapted to suit your needs. It is available in clear or black. (Clear playtray shown for illustrative purposes Fig 6.5.1).
  • Page 40 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Remove the M6 x 16 Socket Button screws from the sides of the receiver brackets and slide the horizontal tubes into the tubes either side of the front of the seat (See figure 6.5.3). There may be a small plastic cap in the end of the seat tubes.
  • Page 41 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual When attaching the angle adjustable vertical stems to the depth adjustment brackets, please ensure that you attach stem A to bracket A and stem B to bracket B (as illustrated in Fig 6.5.6) Fig 6.5.6 To fit the play tray to the seat,...

  • Page 42: Playtray

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual To adjust the depth of the playtray, loosen the 2 thumbscrews under the base of the tray (See Fig 6.5.9). Slide the tray in or out to the required depth, and then retighten the screws. Fig 6.5.9 Notes: •...

  • Page 43: Ramped Seat Pad

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 6.6: Ramped Seat Pad: The ramped seat pad is supplied to fit the maximum seat depth and width. Depending on the occupants specific requirements the seat settings will likely be set differently to this. If the seat is set narrower or shallower than...

  • Page 44: Foot Muff

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual In order for the occupant to reach the grip rail, the vertical tubes are angled. This enables the grip rail to be fitted either leaning towards the occupant or away from them. When the seat depth is extended, the grip...
  • Page 45 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Identify the slots that line up with the harnessing and supports for your pushchair, and slit the material in between the 2 lines of stitching with a sharp Stanley knife (see dotted line, Fig 6.8.3). Important: take care only to cut the material in the middle of the slot.

  • Page 46: Ankle Huggers

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual • The foot muff must be removed when transporting the chair in specially adapted vehicles • The foot muff is designed for outdoor use in cold weather. The top cover should be removed when indoors or in warmer weather to avoid your child overheating. The top cover is easily removed by undoing the zip.
  • Page 47 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Fig 6.9.4 Fig 6.9.5 Fig 6.9.6 Fig 6.9.7 To fit or remove the ankle huggers from the foot plate (e.g. for washing) thread the strap through the mounting bracket as shown in figures 6.9.4 to 6.9.7 above.

  • Page 48: User Instructions

    3. Fit the pelvic strap (and or a harness) to the child and secure. 4. Fit foot straps and ankle straps if required. 7.2 Getting out of the Snazzi Pushchair 1. Put the brakes on. 2. Undo any harnessing and foot straps.

  • Page 49: Brakes

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual available. Do not push the chair down flights of stairs as this puts strain on the pushchair and puts the occupant at risk. 9. To tip the pushchair backwards when climbing kerbs, stand behind and whilst holding onto the push handle with both hands for guidance, press down on the cross bar between the two rear wheels with your foot.

  • Page 50: Comfort

    8.4 Lifting and general safety The Snazzi Pushchair is designed to carry one person only. Never allow children to play on, or stand on the footrest or frame. Never hang anything such as bags on the push handle.

  • Page 51: Cleaning

    Always follow the instructions given in the puncture repair kit. If you find any faults refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd. Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 51 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...
  • Page 52 10. Check the locking sliders are working correctly and are not showing signs of wear or damage. Arrange replacements if necessary. For all other repairs refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd. Document No: 055-02 V12 Page 52 of 58 April 2015 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual.docx...
  • Page 53 Important: When the Snazzi Pushchair is used as a seat in a vehicle, the oxygen cylinder and carrying tray must be removed. 3. Valve, gauges and fittings must be adequately protected from mechanical damage.
  • Page 54 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual 13: Transporting the Pushchair The Snazzi Pushchair can be folded for transport in the luggage area of a vehicle as detailed in sections 4.1 of this manual. The Snazzi Pushchair has been successfully impact tested against International Standard ISO 7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle seat.
  • Page 55 Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Fig 13.1.1 Note: The belt webbing should not be twisted when in use. c. The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the optimal zone of 30 to 75 the horizontal, as shown in Fig 13.1.2 Fig 13.1.2...
  • Page 56 13.2 Attaching pushchair to vehicle The Snazzi Pushchair must be attached to the vehicle using a 4-point wheelchair restraint that complies with one of the following: ISO 10542 Part 2, SAE2249 or DIN 75078/2. NO other restraint system can be used.

  • Page 57: Fig 13.2.2

    Snazzi Pushchair User Manual Attach Snazzi Pushchairs purchased after Karabiner Hook here November 2012 come with a front tie down bracket, that fits between the front castor and frame. Attach the restraint system to this mounting point using a standard Karabiner hook (See Fig 13.2.1B).

  • Page 58: Fig 13.2.3

    Repairs: For all repairs contact your issuing authority. Major repairs: For all major repairs e.g. bent or damaged frame, the equipment should be returned to the factory. Contact Tendercare Ltd customer services on (01903) 726161. An approved agent may carry out the following repairs and replacements;...

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