INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Point MyCycle WHEELCHAIRS

02 Table of contents
03 Specifications and basic data
04 List of the parts
05 List of the parts
06 1.1 Removing the packaging
06 1.2 Preparation for using for the first time
07 1.2.1 Adjusting the footrest angle
07 1.2.2 Adjusting the footplate angle
08 1.2.3 The anti-tip bars/wheels
08 1.2.4 PERFORMANCE bakrests and upholsteries
12 1.2.5 Parking brakes
12 1.2.6 Standard seat and backrest upholsteries
12 1.2.7 Parking brakes
12 1.2.8 Armrests and mudguards
13 1.2.9 Use with different equipment
15 1.3 Driving safely with MyCycle wheelchairs
15 1.3.1 Sitting in the wheelchair while driving
15 1.3.2 Changing the seat position
15 1.3.3 Picking up objects
15 1.3.4 Ensuring correct mounting of drives and wheels
15 1.3.5 Mounting the anti-tip bars/wheels
15 1.3.6 Third-party assistance with obstacles
15 1.3.7 Folding and transporting the wheelchair
16 1.3.8 Rules for safety use
18 The ten MyCycle Commandments

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Specifications and basic data about Victory wheelchairs
Victory wheelchairs represent the most recent and novel The modular construction employs
advances in light and ultra-light folding wheelchairs, pro- a special section of a hard grade of
viding an astonishing variety of adjustments, permutations alloy tubes with longitudinal grooves.
and individual settings for each user.
This combination provides extra-
Aluminium wheelchairs have long been plagued by techni- ordinary strength and convenience
cal restrictions caused by their welded construction. This allowing the seat and back
construction process affects both the choice of alloy and canvasses to be removed easily for
the stresses in the resulting frame. The unique and pat- cleaning by hand or machine.
ented weld-free design of the Victory wheelchairs removes
these restrictions resulting in a significant saving in weight With traditional limitations removed,
and an improvement in durability comparing favorably with other improvements have been in-
steel wheelchairs. corporated to enhance the conve-
nience of alteration and adaptation.
Leg-rest removal does not require
room for swinging aside, they can
be detached in line with the wheel-
chair.

An exceptional advantage of Victory

wheelchairs is angle adjustable
footrest carriers. This reduces the
danger of contractures and decu-
bitus and enables ideal adjustment
of the driver’s legs. Leg-rest
elevation is incorporated as standard
with a range of 87 degrees.

Angle adjustable footplates are also

standard.

These remarkable chairs can be supplied with standard seat and Arm rests incorporate
back canvasses or ready fitted with any configuration of V-Trak back wheel-guards which
support systems and accessories and with Handmaster drives. pivot to the rear for
easy access or trans-
This lightweight and durable range is available in sizes from 27 cm fer, or they can be de-
(10 3/4”) to 61 cm (24”). This offers a world-beating range of permu- tached.
tations of size, postural support and mobility options, ready config-
ured from one supplier. Anti-tip bars can be
stowed or brought into
Technical data about Victory wheelchairs: use by lightly pressing
Model: Seat Seat Rear Front Minimal Standard Weight
the retaining button
width depth tires casters weight weight capacity
mm mm inch mm kg kg kg and rotating each bar
through 180 degrees.
The bars are remov-
able and adjustable in
length.

Victory Wheelchairs, Handmaster Drives and V-Trak Postural Man-

agement Systems are also available from:

Performance Health Products Ltd,

Unit 32, Village Farm Industrial Estate, CF32 3NS, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1656 74 57 75: Fax:+44 (0)1656 74 28 35
www.v-trak.com www.mycycle.si
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List of the most important compulsory parts of the Victory wheelchairs

MyCycle d.o.o., Dunajska 404, 1231 Ljubljana, Slovenia,

http:www.mycycle.si email:mycycle@handmaster.net

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0001 - push grip of the backrest
002 - rear cover of the grip
003 - top cover of the grip
010 - backrest carrier
011 - backrest upholstery
014r - grip for fixing of backrest carrier
020 - armrest, complete
021 - trop layer of the armrest
022 - side plate of the armrest
023 - fixing lever of the armrest
024 - rear fixing point of the armrest
030 - seat pillow
040 - main plate of a parking brake
041r - parking brake lever
050r - seat carrier (right)
051 - seat upholstery
052 - cover of the seat carrier
060 – “C” carrier of the wheelchair frame
061 - fixing screw of the .C. carrier
070 - clamping device for footrest carrier
071 - screw of footrest carrier
072 - fixing spring
080 - foot-plate carrier
081 - cover of the foot-plate carrier
082 - safety belt of the foot-plate
083 - foot-plate
084 - safety belt carrier
085 - device for angle adjustment
086 - fixing screw of the foot-plates
090 - fork of the front wheel
091 - wheel of the caster
092 - horizontal axel of the caster
093 - rubber (PU or pneumatic)
100 - low carrier of the wheelchair frame
101 - fixing clamp
110 - scissors (cross brace)
111 - main axle of cross brace
112r - the right higher axle of the cross brace
120 - anti-tipping device
121 - button for adjustment of length
122 - button for releasing of position
130 - complete driving wheel
131 - standard fixing point of driving wheel
132 - driving rim
133 - tyre (PU or pneumatic)
140r – “I” carrier of the wheelchair frame
150 - rear seat carrier

All parts which are apart of number added with letter R (right) or with letter L
(left) belongs to the right or left side of the wheelchair. All parts which are
without these letters are to be used when they are placed on the left or the
right side of the wheelchair.

Complete list of all single parts of the wheelchair is noted and described in our
servicing manual booklet.

ATTENTION: All Victory wheelchairs we are delivering in three different

types of packaging boxes - what depends of the model of the wheelchair
and its basic- compulsory and the optional equipment? Optional
equipment can be delivered separately and in a separate and different
package or inside of the basic box for transporting of wheelchair.

Inside of each package with wheelchair or with optional equipment, there

is manual instruction booklet. So, please before assembling the parts on
the wheelchair and especially before the first use, carefully read all
instructions and follow all advised contents of the manuals.

Basic RAL colours with which Victory - Standard wheelchairs are painted:

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1. MYCYCLE INVALIDSKI VOZIÈKI
Using your hands, push downward on both seat tubes si-
multaneously to open the wheelchair. Ensure that both seat
1. MyCycle WHEELCHAIRS tubes snap gently into their final positions in the side frames.

1.1 Removing the packing If the wheelchair incorporates a height-adjustable backrest,

pull the backrest to the desired height and put the seat cush-
ion in place.

Check all detachable parts to ensure they are in the correct

position as described in the instructions. If the detachable
parts (footrests, anti-tip bars/wheels and drives) are packed
separately and not mounted on the wheelchair, they must
be mounted correctly on the wheelchair prior to use. (Mount-
ing instructions are included in this manual.

The footrests are mounted on the front of the wheelchair.

Once mounted, MyCycle footrests are always attached and
detached vertically from the front - downwards to attach and
upwards to detach. They are located by two dovetail screws
in each footrest which must be located in the footrest carri-
ers and locked in place by a spring latch on the footrest
carriers. This spring latch must be pressed to release and
detach the footrests (illus. 3).

Illustration 1

Prior to unpacking the wheelchair, read the instructions

thoroughly. The packaging is not intended for product storage
so it can be discarded. Take the wheelchair from the packing
carton, place it on level ground and release the parking
brakes.

1.2 Preparation for use

Before the product is used for the first time check to en- Illustration 3
sure that no damage was sustained in transit.

Some wheelchairs are equipped with a single footplate but

most will have separate left-hand and right-hand footplates.

Prior to using the wheelchair, the footrest height must be

adjusted to suit the occupant.

To adjust the height, unscrew the two dovetail screws to

release the insert in the footrest tube. Slide the insert to the
required position and replace the dovetail screws. Use the
special key wrench from the tools supplied with the wheel-
chair.

Illustration 2

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 Illustration 6

1.2.2 Adjusting the angle of the footplates

Unlike ordinary wheelchairs, most MyCycle wheelchairs in-

corporate a system for adjusting the angle of the footplate.
Illustration 4 First, loosening the screws (3 – 4 turns) on the axle of the
footplate carrier (Illus. 7). Then rotate the footplate to the
new position (Illus. 8) and retighten the screws to secure in
1.2.1 Adjusting the angle of the footrests the new position. Use the key wrench included in the tools
supplied with the wheelchair.
Unlike ordinary wheelchairs, MyCycle wheelchairs incorpo-
rate a system for adjusting the footrest angle. This is shown
in Illus. 5. Using the key wrench included in the tools sup-
plied with the wheelchair, loosen the screws shown in Illus.
5 by two or three turns. With one hand, pull the locking spring
towards the footrest tube, then, with other hand, move the
footrest carrier to the new required position. Tighten the
screws to secure the footrest carrier in its new position as
shown in Illus. 5.

Illustration 7

Illustration 5

The footrest angles are adjustable independently to suit

the needs of the user - (illus 6).

Illustration 8

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1.2.3 The safety wheels or bars
The safety wheels are on the rear part of the wheelchair,
attached on the rear opening of the frame carriers. Either
safety wheels or the safety bars must be adjusted at the
equal height on each side, to prevent the tipping (Illus.9).
Illustration 9a
Illustration 9b
MyCycle wheelchairs can be equipped with safety wheels
or bars.
Each of the mentioned possibilities has certain advantages,
but normally other prefers to equip the safety wheels, al-
though by our experiences, the use of bars is far more
efficient. Namely, after the bars touch the driving surface is
the movement of the wheelchair stopped immediately and
the wheelchair is consecutively returned to normal driving
position. On the other hand, when the safety wheels touch
the driving surface, the wheelchair remains in the same
position and often continues to move to forward and on the
slope even backwards!
Illustration 9c
Both systems were produced based on two different sys-
tems of attachment. The system with safety wheels is at-
tached with the handle screw (Illus. 9a), the system with the
safety bars with wedge button (Illus. 9b), where by pressing
the button you can either completely remove the bar or you
turn it to the front (Illus. 9c), where it stays partly blocked.
WARNING: Safety bars are not suitable for applying any
vertical forces on it, for example for assisting person for lifting
the front part of the wheelchair.
1.2.4 PERFORMANCE adjusting backrests
For the most of disabled people is the correct position of
their body in the wheelchair of great importance. Only suit-
able or individually adjustable seat can reduce or suppresses
any permanent damage to the body caused because of
lasting seating in unsuitable wheelchair seat. For the healthy
seating are not sufficient only the surface of the seat and
the position of the legs but mostly the quality and adjustable
backrest. Because of all above described, the
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PERFORMANCE backrests are not designed only for the
most difficult cases of disability where the disabled person
can not control or keep the position of his spine with the
strengths of his muscles, but mainly to disabled people that
would like to prevent any deformations or possible damages
of their spine, shoulders or muscles of the upper part of the
body.

PERFORMANCE backrests contain three unique individual

adjusting possibilities:

- starting adjustment on outer or main carrier of the backrest

- adjusting the changes of the shape of the backrest, that
are made inside of the upholstered part
- adjusting made with the help of other accessory segments:
adjustable outer thoracic (lateral) supporters, adjustable
head supporters, etc.

PERFORMANCE backrests can be delivered already

mounted to MyCycle wheelchairs or in partly mounted way.
On Illus. 10-a to 10-p symbolic drawings and pictures of
mounting the backrests to the wheelchairs are presented
together with some possibilities of adjusting the backrest
itself.
Illus. 10c - Mounting blocks of central mounting assembly
We fix the mounting blocks as shown to both main carriers
of the backrests of the wheelchair from which we have pre-
viously removed the backrest upholsteries. We attach the
PERFORMANCE central mounting assembly to already fixed
mounting blocks with the help of quick releases on their
outer edges.

Illus. 10a - Dismantled central mounting assembly

Illus. 10d - Central mounting assembly (to which we at-
tach the backrest) already installed to the wheelchair

Illus. 10b - Central mounting assembly prepared for instal-

lation to the wheelchair Illus. 10e - Backrest in the extreme right position

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 backrests are possible after unzipping the zipper on the back
of the backrest (Illus. 10h), which is allowing the access to
the adjusting bolts on each side of the backrest. With
described adjustments (Illus. 10h until 10l), it is possible to
make all above-mentioned adjustments by height, angle,
deepness or side inclinations of complete backrest.

Illus. 10f - Backrest in the extreme left position

It is very important to emphasize that can be PERFORM-

ANCE backrests adjusted (already in its basic adjustments
on the main carrier) not only by its height and angle but also
to inside of the seat of the wheelchair (Illus. 10g). These
kinds of adjustments are in combination with angle adjust-
able footrests of MyCycle wheelchair allowing the disabled
person almost illimitable adjustment combinations for Illus. 10h - Adjusting on its right side
healthy seating.

Illus. 10g - longitudinal adjustments

Illus. 10i - The adjusting place on its right side
Beside the big number of adjustments of PERFORMANCE
backrests, there is also an important advantage - also the
shape of the backrest itself can be adjusted. Adjustments
or changes in the shape of PERFORMANCE backrests are
made inside of the backrest. Standard, 40 cm high backrest
is by its height combined from two separate parts. Each of
these two parts can be separately adjusted and can be fit to
the almost any kind of the back shape of the user.

These separate adjustments of two or even three separate

parts (heighten 60 cm high “paediatrics” backrest) are offer-
ing not only comfortable and healthy seating but also the
therapeutic and curative possibilities. With proper and suit-
able adjustment of the backrest, it is possible to even cor-
rect already curved spine, to prevent any spine deforma-
tions or deformations of clavicle or shoulders as the result
of weakened muscles, etc...
Illus. 10j - Adjusting on its left side
The adjustments of separate parts of PERFORMANCE

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 Illus. 10k - The adjusting place on its left side

Illus. 10n - Standard (40 cm high) backrest

Illus. 10l - The change of the shape from the both sides

Beside all mentioned adjustments and individual arrange-

ments of PERFORMANCE backrests, it is possible to add
also additional - outer parts.

In all parameters, adjustable outer thoracic (lateral) sup-

porters (for the left and right side) can enable even to the
most severe cases of disability safe and correct seating to
the user. The same is valid also for completely adjustable
PERFORMANCE head supporters, safety belts and other
additional equipment.

Illus. 10o - Heighten paediatric backrest (60 cm) with ad-

Illus. 10m - Outer thoracic (lateral) supporter on the main justable head supporter
carrier

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Illus. 10p - PERFORANCE adjustable backrest in version
“ACTIV” suitable for younger users that would like to main-
tain the optimal spinal position even while driving more
aggressive
1.2.5 Standard seat and backrest upholsteries
Prior to the first use of MyCycle wheelchair or
PERFORMANCE backrests check the upholsteries in the
seat an on the backrest. MyCycle wheelchairs are equipped
with easy removable upholsteries, that can be simply taken
on or off from the groove in the axle of the seat or backrest
(Illus. 10r). In case that PERFORMANCE backrests are not
already factory attached it is necessary to remove the
standard backrest upholsteries. We do that by unscrewing
the fixing handle screws of the backrest (Illus. 9a-a). After
removing the whole backrest form the grooves, we remove
also the upholsteries. We return the backrest carriers into
its place and we screw back the fixing handle screws.
Illustration 10 r - grooves in the axles of the seat or backrest
1.2.5 Parking brakes
1.2.6 Parking brakes
Parking brakes on the wheelchair frame are used for
preventing the movement of the standing wheelchair, e.g.
when the user needs to exit from the wheelchair or to com-
pletely stop the wheelchair next to the working surface, desk
or on steep slope.
Illustration 11
Parking brakes must be adjusted so that, when operating,
they press on the tires with enough force that the wheels
cannot rotate even on slopes larger than 15 %. Only cor-
rectly, adjusted parking brakes can ensure that the wheel-
chair will not move. The left and right parking brake must be
blocked simultaneously (Illustration 11).
IMPORTANT NOTE: By each replacement of the entire wheel
or just the pneumatic tyre that has different outer diameter,
the position of parking breaks has to be readjusted. You do
this by unscrewing all the screws of the carrying plate of the
parking break (Illustration 11) that is placed on the frame of
the wheelchair.
WARNING: Any attempt to drive with the handles while the
parking brakes are applied can cause serious damage if
the HANDMASTER drives are attached!
1.2.7 Armrests and mudguards
Almost each MyCycle wheelchair has as standard equip-
ment also the armrests (Illus. 12). MyCycle standard arm-
rests are not adjustable by the height, but they have other
advantages. For example by moving from the wheelchair to
another sitting place, you can just turn back the armrests
(Illus 13).
The armrests can be also completely removed while they
are in the back position. Armrests in the back position do
not fall of, but they are leaning on the safety bars the driver
can, without any fear of losing the armrests, be changing
the position on and off the wheelchair or even be driving it.
The side plates on the armrests are made out of high quality
ABS plastic material.
The mudguards are prepared for driving outdoors and are
the additional equipment. We place them just by sticking
them on the side plates of the armrests.
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 pushing a wheelchair, can activate them with hands or
even with legs.

Illustration 12

Illustration 14 a: Standard wheelchair Victory “P” with

parking brakes which healthy person can activate from
the rear position

According to the ISO standard all wheels of such wheel-

chair is recommended to be between 175 and 300
mm of external diameter. If break levels are designed
like or similar to the bicycle than it is recommended
that brakes are working opposite as usually: when levels
are squeezed, the brakes are free and when levels are
released, the brakes are activated.

Illustration 13

If we released and push complete armrest to the back-

ward position, it is falling down to anti-tipping carrier.
In such position, usually we can drive for shorter dis-
tances even, if we have Handmaster drives attached
on the wheelchair.

Additional mudguards can be just attached to the arm-

rest and after being used; we can wash and clean them.

1.2.8 Use with different equipment

Apart from standard wheelchairs for manual drive, we

are producing also wheelchairs for transporting of very
heavy disable by means of healthy people. The basic
difference between standard and such wheelchair are
that transport wheelchairs are usually not equipped
with large diameter rear wheels, because driving rims
are not inquired. But the most important part are park-
ing brakes, which are placed on the rear part of wheel-
chair on such position, that healthy person, which is Illustration 14b: Wheelchair “Victory Stability”
equipped with opposite activating levels

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On transporting wheelchair, we can add all optional
parts available also to other standard wheelchairs like
safety belts, higher backrest, adjustable armrests, head
supporters, etc.
Apart from mentioned wheelchairs for transporting of
disable we are producing also special versions of trans-
porting wheelchairs equipped with additional carriers
for infusions and monitoring medical equipment,
batteries, oxygen tanks and other equipment which is
need it for daily use in hospital.
Illustration 14d: Wheelchairs for transporting of disable
we are producing also for public use. On this picture,
you can see a typical model of such wheelchair, which
is equipped with 24" diameter of rear wheels, which
are additionally equipped with drum brakes. Wheelchair
on the picture is in daily use by company “Postojna
cave”, for daily transporting of disabled visitors inside
of the cave.
Victory wheelchairs for transport of disabled are gen-
erally not very different from standard Victory wheel-
chairs. Therefore, all safety and security information
are valid also for them.
Other models of Victory wheelchairs are different first
regarding different equipment or attachments, which
are added to the basic wheelchair.
Victory Basic is the only from our wheelchairs that is
equipped with less of parts than usual standard wheel-
chair. Rear wheels are from nylon or steel and without
quick relays attachments; there is no seat pillow on
the wheelchair and there are no anti-tipping carriers.
Regarding its equipment and price, Victory Basic
belongs to the category of the wheelchairs for inside of
home daily use.
RACER, in spite of its fold-ability belongs to the group
.active. Wheelchairs with total weight of 12, 4 or even
11, 5 kg (equipped with ultra light wheels). Such wheel-
chair can be delivered also with inclined rear wheels.
“Beach Push” is standard Victory wheelchair
equipped with additional carriers, which can be
in just few seconds assembled in any standard
Victory frame.
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It is very recommendable to assemble this additional
to “Victory Aqua” wheelchair, because in that case
healthy person can easily push disable not only over
the sand or very soft surface, but also directly into the
(even See) water
SUPPORT belongs to the disabled which can manu-
ally propel, but which are not able to keep a balance of
the body when sitting on the wheelchair.
1.3 SAFE DRIVING WITH MYCYCLE WHEELCHAIRS
1.3.1 Sitting in the wheelchair while driving
The seating position in the wheelchair is important for sta-
bility. Always sit with your back straight. In this position, the
weight of your body is distributed correctly on all four wheels.
1.3.2 Changing the seat position
Before entering or exiting the wheelchair, must be the park-
ing brakes first activated. The surface on which the wheel-
chair is located must be horizontal and not so smooth that
could cause sliding or tipping over of the wheelchair.
WARNING: When entering the wheelchair, the footrests
must be removed or lifted; placement of weight on the foot-
rests can cause the wheelchair to tip-over!
1.3.3 Picking-up objects
Picking up the objects off the floor can cause shifting of the
gravity point and can cause the wheelchair to tip-over. There-
fore, it is recommended that users do not attempt to pick-up
objects.
1.3.4 Ensuring correct and professional mounting of drives
and wheels
Before each use of the wheelchair, it is mandatory to check
if both drives are correctly mounted. Check whether both
coupling shafts (on the left and on the right drive) are mounted
correctly and if the safety pins are in place in each coupling
shaft.
1.3.5 Mounting the safety wheels or bars to prevent tipping
(Illus. 9)
For driving outdoors, it is recommended to equip the wheel-
chair with two HANDMASTER safety bars, mounted on the
rear part of the wheelchair, to prevent the wheelchair from
tipping backwards. The height of each safety wheel can be
adjusted, thus determining the angle of allowable backwards
tilt. With assistance by another person, can the safety bars
be turned up, in order to overcome very high obstacles?
Immediately after such obstacle, it is necessary to return
the safety bars back to the previous position.
WARNING: EITHER SAFETY WHEELS OR BARS MUST
BE SET AT EQUAL HEIGHTS. BOTH WHEELS SHOULD
TOUCH THE GROUND SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN THE
FRONT CASTORS ARE LIFTED.
1.3.6 Assistance of another person to overcome obstacles
When overcoming obstacles with the assistance of another
person, must the anti-tipping wheels or bars be rotated in
the transverse direction, so that the assisting person can tilt
the wheelchair backwards. The assistant must hold the
wheelchair from behind at all times. As soon as the wheel-
chair is again on a flat surface, must the anti-tipping wheels
or bars be returned to the normal position.
1.3.7 Folding and transporting the wheelchair.
The seat cushion must be first removed, and then the
footrest(s) pushed into the vertical position. With one hand,
grip the rear part of the seat, and with the other hand, grip
the front part of the seat. Then, with both hands, pull the
seat upwards. The wheelchair will then be folded.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFETY USE OF THE WHEELCHAIRS
When sitting on the wheelchair,
complete gravity (G) is relatively
high. Due to this fact, it is very im-
portant for driver not to be inclined
or disposed more then necessary.
Larger replacing of gravity point to
forward, backward or on the side
may overturn complete wheelchair.
It is strictly forbidden disposing of
complete body to forward when try-
ing to reach some higher point.
It is strictly forbidden driving of the
wheelchair across the slope from
its side.
Weight of the wheelchair is usu-
ally much smaller then driver’s
weight. Therefore, strong inclining
of upper part of the drivers body can
easily cause instability of wheel-
chair, especially when inclining
body in the forward direction.
It is strictly forbidden replacing of
gravity as presented on (fig. 5) or
trying to touch anything placed very
low in the forward direction of the
wheelchair.
Re-sitting from wheelchair is al-
lowed only if:
1. One armrest (a) is removed,
2. Parking brakes (b) are activated,
3. Footrest plates (c) are removed.
Even inclining body to reverse di-
rection must be strictly limited spe-
cially if driver wants to pick up
some larger load.
Collecting any larger load from re-
verse direction or bigger inclining
of the upper part of a body may
overturn the wheelchair to back-
wards.
When re-sitting from wheelchair, it
is crucially important that both legs
be placed on the floor. If they are
placed on the footplate, complete
wheelchair will be overthrown to
forward direction.
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 Special attention is necessary when
driving over different obstacles or by
overcoming of more stairs. In all de-
scribed cases, at least one or two
healthy assistants must help disabled
person on the wheelchair.

For smaller obstacles, it is recom-

mended that assistant press with the
leg the anti-tipping device to lift up the
front castors over the obstacle.

If obstacles are higher, it is recommended climbing over the obsta-

cle in the reversed direction. In that case, assistant must incline
complete wheelchair to the backward direction and pull wheelchair
with disabled person up to the obstacle. Driving downwards is
recommended in the same inclined position of the wheelchair, but
with a gentle and slow pushing of the wheelchair to down.

Transporting a wheelchair with disabled person over the stairs is

very similar as transporting it over the larger obstacles. The most
important difference is that on stairs a minimum of two healthy as-
sistants are required. Lifting a wheelchair is always to be done in the
backwards direction and transporting it to down always in forward
direction. It is very important that rear assistant is always attaching
wheelchair on the hand grips placed on backrests and front assistant
must always retained for the parts of the wheelchair which are
permanently fixed on its frame.

During independent driving uphill
(on the road or on the ramp) it is
very important to know that over-
turning to backwards is very dan-
gerous. Therefore is our recom-
mendation not to drive on slopes
larger then 9 degrees and even in
such cases to use anti-tipping
devices, which are always compul-
sory parts of wheelchair delivery.
When driving uphill, it is
recommendable that the driver
pushes the upper part of the body
to forward. Pushing the driving rims
must be done simultaneously, what
is also very important when
activating the parking brakes.
Without anti-tipping devices or
healthy assistant, we do not
recommend uphill driving on slops
larger then 9 degrees.
When driving independently down-
hill, it is recommendable that driver
pushes the upper part of the body
to backwards position. During such
drive it is strictly recommendable
to use very low driving speed and
when using parking brakes, to do
it strictly simultaneously.
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TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ABOUT PRODUCT:

Information disclosure in manufacturer’s specification sheets ISO 7176-15

Manufacturer: MyCycle d.o.o.

Address: Dunajska 404, 1000 Ljubljana
Model: Victory 27 - 61
Maximum occupant mass: 60 – 160 kg

Disclosure information (ISO)

Standard references min. max.

ISO 7176-5:1986 Overall length with legrests 840 mm 1065 mm

ISO 7176-5:1986 Overall width 480 mm 820 mm
ISO 7176-5:1986 Folded length 840 mm 1065 mm
ISO 7176-5:1986 Folded width 315 mm 345 mm
ISO 7176-5:1986 Folded height 875 mm 942 mm
ISO 7176-5:1986 Total mass 8 kg 18 kg
ISO 7176-5:1986 Mass of the heaviest part 0,25 kg 2 kg
ISO 7176-1:1999 (E) Static stability downhill 14 ° 16 °
ISO 7176-1:1999 (E) Static stability uphill 11 ° 12 °
ISO 7176-1:1999 (E) Static stability sideways 15 ° 16 °
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Seat plane angle 3° 8°
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Effective seat depth 282 mm 487 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Effective seat width 284 mm 624 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Seat surface height at front edge 468 mm 510 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Backrest angle 6° 14°
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Backrest height 325 mm 420 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Footrest to seat distance 302 mm 452 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Leg to seat surface angle 93° 129°
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Armrest to seat distance 230 mm 340 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Front location of armrest structure 195 mm 310 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Handrim diameter 450 mm 575 mm
ISO 7176-7:1998 (E) Horizontal location of axle +26 mm - 26 mm
ISO 7176-5:1986 Minimum turning radius 745 mm -

The wheelchair conforms to the following standards:

a) requirements and test methods for static,

impact and fatigue strengths (ISO 7176-8) Yes

b) climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176-9 Yes

c) requirements for resistance to ignition in

accordance with ISO 7176-16 Yes

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OTHER USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCES, REPAIR AND WARRANTY DATA

1. Never seat on the same place and without any movement of the body, longer than 15 min-
utes. Constant pressure of your skin on the seat and backrest surfaces can reduce your lo-
cal blood circulation and result with decubitus or other wounds on your skin. In such case,
immediately contact your doctor.

2. Safety belts should be use only when delivered directly from MyCycle. Their first assembly
must be done in factory or from our authorized service. Before using for the first time, read
manuals attached to the safety belts.

3. Inflation pressures of the wheels are noted on each tire. Please note that lower pressure can
seriously reduce driving speed. Using of higher pressure is strictly forbidden. Standard tires
are to be in use until rubber profile which touches the driving surface is minimally 1 mm
high or the longest, 3 years from a day of the first use – but only if mechanical damages are
not present on the tire or other parts of the wheel.

4. From regular maintenances, only cleaning of wheelchair is allowed. This may be done with
soft rag and use of water with non aggressive liquid detergent.

5. Repairing of Victory wheelchairs is allowed only from the side of authorized service and with
original spare parts.

6. In the case that user of the wheelchair is not always the same person, or his weight strongly
wary, carrying capacities of the wheelchair can be checked again:

Weight of wheelchair (without opt. parts) x 9 (+/- 5%) = Carrying load of wheelchair

The best check of regularity of your wheelchair is to push it to drive downwards free on
larger slope. If after 15 meters, aimed direction is not changed, it is very possible that geom-
etry of frame and wheels are correct for safety carrying of complete load.

7. General warranty for Victory wheelchairs is 5 (five) years from date of the first use or, the
latest, 6 years from a day of delivery from producer. Such warranty is valid for all mechani-
cal parts – if they were not destroyed by the means of non-regular use or sources. Warranty
is not valid for rubber or PU tires. Complete life time of Victory wheelchairs is up to 10 (ten)
years but after general repair which must be made after general warranty expires and only
with original spare parts. Using of non-original parts, optional parts or additions on Victory
wheelchair will result with immediate loosing of all general warranty rights.

8. Victory wheelchairs fulfill the requirements according to EN 12183 and ISO 7176.

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 The ten MyCycle Commandments

1. Never blame cruel fate for your physical limitations, as that same fate has bequeathed the
magnificent power of flight only to the wind and the birds, and strength and speed to the
lion and the gazelle; yet we, deriding that cruelty, can still fly and we are faster and stronger,
because we are able to create mechanical devices.

2. Never pretend that the acquisition of a mechanical device can make you stronger, more
interesting or superior, because upon that acquisition you will be disappointed when you
realise that you can only achieve this by your own deeds.

3. Never ask for advice about mechanical devices from a man who knows everything about it
but has neither created nor used it. If Humanity had relied on advice from such people, we
would still be drifting in the Stone Age.

4. Never ignore the manuals for mechanical devices because in Nature, only human beings are
adaptable and even the hardest steel can be broken.

5. Never try to obtain more from a mechanical device than is offered in the manual because
you will soon discover that its purchase price was much higher than the price of some other
device which according to its manual can do more and different.

6. Never expect the mechanical device to submit to your wishes, habits, demands and feelings.
Only by the correct use of the device can it fulfil your expectations.

7. Never use or handle the mechanical device differently from that provided for in the manual
or you will soon find out that, for the attained effects, the purchase price was definitely too
high.

8. Never be surprised, if the mechanical device breaks down, to discover that in the foregoing
hours, days, or even months, you had been deaf to the usually loud and clear signs of
looming failure.

9. Never forget that even a top brain surgeon cannot guarantee to cut up a cabbage to make a
salad; therefore generously allow our service department to earn its share.

10. Never ignore the fact that a manual for a mechanical device is not written for total fools but
especially for those who are sure that they already know most of what they need.

Yours,
Creatus