Deluxe Attendant Propelled Steel Wheelchair VA169 Assembly and Operating Instructions EN
This file is available to view and download as a PDF at www.aidapt.co.uk. Sight impaired customers can use a free PDF Reader (such as adobe.com/reader) to zoom in and increase the text size for improved readability. READ BEFORE USE Before using your new Wheelchair, you and each person that may assist you in its use should take time to read this manual and follow all instructions. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your wheelchair from Aidapt.
SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe use of the wheelchair. NOTE: Do not assemble or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction manual. If you cannot understand the instructions, please contact Aidapt, a Healthcare Professional or a Dealer before installing this equipment.
ASSEMBLY 1. First remove all contents from the box. 2. To open the wheelchair, push seat rails and press downwards until the chair is fully opened taking care to keep fingers clear of moving parts (Fig. 1). 3. To close the wheelchair, take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and lift (Fig. 2). Note: The seat rails must be fully engaged in the seat frame support brackets before sitting down. Fig. 1 Fig.
BRAKE OPERATION Parking Brakes (Occupant) See Fig. 7 which shows the wheelchair with the parking brake not applied. To apply the parking brake push the handle forward as in Fig. 7a until it ‘clicks’ and this will apply the brake. Handle Adjuster Nut A Fig. 7 Fig. 7a Attendant Brakes These are located on the handles and have a 2 click system. See Fig 7b. To slow the wheelchair pull the brake handles which will ‘click’ once and then by applying further pressure it will increase braking.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The brakes may need to be adjusted periodically. We would advise that this is done by a competent person. For normal adjustment see Fig. 7a, whereby ‘Nut A’ needs to be released and then the adjustor needs to be turned clockwise/anticlockwise to adjust the brakes. After adjustment re-tighten Nut A. Should further adjustment be needed then see Fig. 7c where the hex nut needs to be undone and the cable pulled and tightened before re-locking with the allen key.
USE WARNING: The centre of balance is affected by a change in posture body position or weight distribution. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer into and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair. The design of your wheelchair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this manual. 1.
5. Negotiating Obstacles 5.1 Forwards The wheelchair should be tilted by the helper until the front castors have passed over the kerbs. Move the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels touch the kerb and gently lower the front castors over the pavement. Push the lift until the rear wheels have mounted the kerb. The wheelchair should not be lifted by the handles alone. 5.2 Backwards The wheelchair should be positioned so that the rear wheels are against the kerb.
AIDAPT GENERAL TRANSPORT GUIDANCE The design of your wheelchair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this manual. Use as a Seat in Transport Aidapt recommend that when possible, wheelchair users should transfer from their wheelchair to a vehicle seat and use a 3-point occupant restraint system for the seated position. Aidapt also recognises that due to reason of pain or discomfort, transfer may not be possible.
Transport – General Instructions When transfer to a vehicle seat is not possible, the following General Recommendations are made: 1. Ensure that the wheelchair is correctly maintained and that settings of any adjustable parts are made according to manufacturers ‘Instruction for Use in Transport’. 2. Remove any items of luggage that may be attached to the wheelchair and secure or store separately during transport in order to reduce the potential for injury to others passengers travelling in the vehicle. 3.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The following diagram shows details of the wheelchair terminology used in this manual. VA169: Deluxe Attendant Propelled Steel Wheelchair Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ctd. 1. Backrest There are two types of backrest fitted to the wheelchair, either fixed or adjustable. The adjustable backrest can be folded down by means of a locking mechanism fitted to both sides of the lower part of the backrest pillars. To fold the backrest down, push on both of the black plastic levers, then pull back and down on the top part of the backrest. To return to the original, reverse the procedure, making sure the mechanisms are locked securely. 2.
6. Castor and bearing The front wheels have solid puncture proof tyres. These should be checked at regular intervals to monitor any wear. Wheelchairs become difficult to steer and propel when surfaces have worn flat. It is recommended that both front tyres are replaced at the same time to avoid one side of the wheelchair from being higher than the other. The wheel is secured to the castor fork by an axle bolt and axle nut.
ROUTINE CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE 1. Upholstery Upholstery should be routinely cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Never use paint remover or thinners on upholstery. 2. Metal Parts Clean all metal parts with a wax compound such as car wash to maintain finish. Do not use any obtrusive cleanser that will scratch the finish on the chair. 3. Cross Brace Periodically lubricate the centre bolt on the cross brace with light machine oil. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Length (folded) Width (folded) Width (unfolded) Height Net weight Net weight (without leg rests) Maximum Carrying Weight Seat size Wheel size & tyre Tyre type Colour Additional information DETAILS 25” (64 cm) 10½” (27 cm) 24” (60 cm) 29” (74 cm) 15.15 kg 13.
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