Introduction; Purpose And Function Of The Wheelchair; Versions And Accessories; Standard Wheelchair And Accessories - Handicare Hippo Bedienungsanleitung

Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1

Purpose and function of the wheelchair

The electrically driven wheelchair Hippo is intended as a mobility aid for children who
cannot walk, or can walk only with great difficulty. This wheelchair model was especially
designed for children. The maximum user weight is 60 kg.
Children who are going to use the wheelchair should possess adequate mental
faculties. If in doubt – e.g. in the case of very young children or those with a mental
handicap – an expert should assess the situation.
The electrically driven wheelchair Hippo was designed both for indoor and outdoor use.
The wheelchair has front-wheel drive and the maximum slope that can be taken is 12
(22%).
The maximum range for the Hippo is 35 km, if the circumstances are ideal. In reality, it
may be lower, depending on the weather, the age of the batteries, the body weight, and
the number of hills and slopes to be climbed.
The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 10 km/hr.
The wheelchair falls into the classes B and C, according to the EN 12184 (1999)
(European directives)
Class B:
Wheelchairs that are sufficiently compact and manoeuvrable for indoor use and are
able to take obstacles that occur outdoors.
Class C:
These wheelchairs are often larger in size. They are not specifically suitable for indoor
use, but are intended to cover greater distances and are suitable for outdoor use.
1.2

Versions and accessories

1.2.1

Standard wheelchair and accessories

The standard version comprises:

coated metal frame

seat, back rest, arm rests, side cushions, central leg rest, head rest

optional: seat cushion 30 or 35 cm wide

(driven) front wheels, back wheels

drive

two batteries (supplied by your dealer)

drive electronics

electric high/low adjustment

electric tilt adjustment

controller with joystick
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