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- Page 1 FOLDING ATTENDANT WHEELCHAIR OWNER’S GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X...
- Page 2 Manufactured by R Healthcare Building 2, Philips Campus, Wellhall Road, Hamilton, ML3 9BZ Customer Service: 0044+ 0845 1460600 http://www.rhealthcare.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Stowaway Technical Data Safety Precautions and Warranty Wheelchair Cleaning and Maintenance Service Checklist Distributor Stamp / Information Service Record IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. www.rhealthcare.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X... -
Page 4: Important Symbols
The information on the label is duplicated in the product guide. Additional identification tags which assist with the traceability of wheelchairs in the field can be secured to R Healthcare wheelchairs at the discretion of the NHS Area Technical Service Manager, or Approved Distributor, as appropriate. -
Page 5: Wheelchair Features
Neither R Healthcare nor your wheelchair provider will accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or noncompliance with instructions or advice set out in this manual. Users attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death. -
Page 6: General Warnings
See further notes and guidance in section on wheelchair stability. Users, carers and attendants attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X... -
Page 7: User Suitability
For people with mobility issues requiring improved comfort levels For trained confident users For use with accessories, supplied by R Healthcare. Other adaptations may be suitable dependent upon clinical assessment Suitable for storage in cars boot and similar vehicle types ... -
Page 8: Important Product Information
6.1 GETTING IN AND OUT OF A WHEELCHAIR FACING FORWARDS For maximum safety, these operations should be carried out with the help of an attendant. The occupant should always try to assist the attendant wherever possible to share the total effort. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X... - Page 9 Retard unattended momentarily. Fig 5 – Going down a kerb Start position Lock Brake On ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X...
- Page 10 Note: The chair must not be tipped for ward or the occupant may fall out. When stabilisers have been fitted, this operation is more difficult to control, and extra care should be taken. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X...
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Page 11: Handling And Stability On Steps And Slopes
When the chair is fully open, push the footrests down. As an all round guide, a maximum safe slope of 8 The height of footrests on the Dash X is adjustable. degrees is our recommendation for the Dash X. With the user sitting in the wheelchair, lower the footplate... -
Page 12: Transportation Of Product
The model Dash X is not fitted with Stabilizers and therefore the chair attendant must be aware of instability when the possibility of chair rearward tilt is excessive. -
Page 13: Stowaway Technical Data
Dash X Technical Data Dash X Specifications Max occupant weight ( advised ) 100kg Stump Support Elevating Legrest Seating area dimensions 40.5, 43, 45.5cm service reference width (16”, 17”, 18") 40.4cm (16”) service reference depth 40.5cm, 43cm, 45.5cm effective width 40.5cm (16”) -
Page 14: Safety Precautions And Warranty
There are also many national and local organisations, which will be pleased to provide help and advice for wheelchair users. All R Healthcare wheelchairs are designed with the needs of disabled people in mind. We hope that our wheelchairs provide their users with the reliability, freedom or independence they need for a more improved lifestyle. -
Page 15: Wheelchair Cleaning And Maintenance
If in any doubt about service requirements, contact the Approved Distributor. The R Healthcare Customer Services Dept is also available for more information The Service Record included with this Information Guide, has details of model references to be quoted when Service Information is requested. -
Page 16: Service Checklist
Handgrips Ensure that the Handgrips are secure. If grips are loose or damaged the wheelchair is unsafe and the grips must be replaced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X... -
Page 17: Distributor Stamp / Information
TICK BOX IF CHECKED AND OK SERVICE NUMBER PLACE "R" IN BOX IF REPLACED CHECKLIST WHEELS TYRES CASTORS BRAKES FOOTRESTS FRAME ARMRESTS PUSH HANDLES HANDGRIPS PAINTWORK MANUAL WHEELCHAIR SERVICE RECORD Service Ref No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X... - Page 18 DISTRIBUTER STAMP INFORMATION R Healthcare Remploy House Sheffield Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NJ Telephone 0845 146 0600 Fax 01246 453 881 Distributed by: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_A June 2012 Dash X...