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Manual Wheelchair
USER MANUAL
Please ensure this manual is read and understood before
using the wheelchair.

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  • Page 1 Manual Wheelchair USER MANUAL Please ensure this manual is read and understood before using the wheelchair.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction Intended Use Technical Specification Feature Guide Safety Advice Opening and Folding Reaching and Stretching 6 & 7 Reclining and Tilting 7 & 8 General Use / Maintenance 8 - 10 Warranty...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new ROMA MEDICAL wheelchair. Extensive research and development combined with high quality components and stringent testing ensure that ROMA MEDICAL wheelchairs are of the highest standards. Our aim at ROMA MEDICAL is to provide maximum mobility and independence to wheelchair users.
  • Page 4: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide ‘1415 Self Propel Wheelchair’ 1. Folding backrest for easy transport 2. Locking brakes 3. 60cm Pneumatic rear wheels 4. 20cm solid front castors 5. Swing away detachable leg rests...
  • Page 5: Safety Advice

    Do not attempt to lift the wheelchair by the armrests or leg rests if they are of the removable type. • Do not replace or fit any other parts other than ROMA MEDICAL parts to your wheelchair. • Do not fix any restraints to the wheels of the wheelchair.
  • Page 6: Opening And Folding

    OPENING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR Opening the wheelchair Remove all outer packaging from the wheelchair. Gently pull the arms apart and the wheelchair should open. Push down on the sides of the seat to ensure that the chair is fully opened. Folding the wheelchair The wheelchair footplates should be lifted to the vertical position and the detachable footrests removed prior to...
  • Page 7: Reclining And Tilting

    Leaning backwards Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the item you are trying to reach. Do not over reach. Do not lean over the backrest as this may cause the chair to tip or become unstable. DO NOT over reach backwards or sharply adjust your body position as this may cause instability.
  • Page 8: General Use / Maintenance

    The wheelchair should be tilted back in the manner described above. Going up a kerb the wheelchair is pulled up and over backwards. Going down the kerb the same operation is applied as going up, lower the wheelchair slowly down the kerb with the chair tilted back.
  • Page 9 It is suggested that your wheelchair hs an annual inspection and service by your dealer. General Wheelchair opens and closes smoothly Wheelchair runs straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) Brakes Brakes do not rub on the wheels when moving. Brakes are easy to apply.
  • Page 10 Upholstery cleaning Use hand warm soapy water. Caution! Do not use paint remover, or solvents on the upholstery. Metal Parts Clean all metal parts with auto wax or a similar compound. Caution! Do not use strong detergents, abrasive cleaner or any other material that will scratch the finish Tyres Periodically examine tyres for wear and replace as needed.
  • Page 11 lap belt is to ensure that the user is seated in their most comfortable, safe position. Adjustment of your lap belt Ensure that you are sitting back fully into the seat with the pelvis as upright as possible and not leaning to one side. Close the buckle and position the belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the lap belt.
  • Page 12 Model 1710 Reclining Wheelchair The 1710 model features a reclining backrest and will need the stay bar fitting before use (see images below). Fully open the wheelchair in the normal manner as outlined earlier. Lift up the stay bar to the left side handle and locate pin into the cut out of the stay bar and fully tighten the handknob.
  • Page 13 The Dealer from where the product was purchased is responsible for any warranty repairs. Roma Medical warrants that if a fault occurs within this period due to faulty workmanship or materials that the product will be repaired (or replaced at the Companys discretion) free of charge.

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