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- Page 1 Deluxe Self Propelled Steel Wheelchair VA167 Assembly and Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Write your serial number here for future ref: ……………………………………… Model VA167 can be wheeled by the person sitting in the wheelchair and also feature pram handles for assistance pushing. -
Page 3: Safety Summary
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. • Before using this product, care must be taken to ensure that fitments are... - Page 4 ASSEMBLY First remove all contents from the box. 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). Note: The seat rails must be fully engaged in the seat frame support brackets before sitting down.
- Page 5 To close the wheelchair, take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and lift (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Note: When opening and closing your Wheelchair please keep fingers well away from any possible entrapment areas. The only part of the Wheelchair that can be adjusted are the leg rests.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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’.
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Page 10: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The following diagram shows details of the wheelchair terminology used in this manual. VA167: Deluxe Self Propelled Steel Wheelchair Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 3 07/13 (2286) - Page 11 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.
- Page 12 The wheel is secured to the castor fork by an axle bolt and axle nut. Periodically, this bolt and nut should be checked and tightened if necessary to allow a snug but free spinning fit. The castor fork swivel allows the wheelchair to be steered.
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Page 13: Routine Checks And Maintenance
8. Servicing We recommend your wheelchair is fully serviced every twelve months. For parts and service information please contact Aidapt Bathrooms Limited (details on the back page). Your Wheelchairs has been made from the finest materials and tested to BS EN 12183:1999 for your complete piece of mind and the expected service life of your wheelchair is 5 years+. -
Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model VA167 Overall Height (unfolded) (mm) Net weight (kg) 19.4 Maximum User Weight (kg) Maximum User Weight (stones) Seat size (WxD) (mm) 460x400 Additional information Quick release rear wheels Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 3 07/13 (2286) -
Page 15: Guarantee
Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd within 14 days of purchase of the product, together with a copy of the sales invoice/receipt. 2. If any defect or fault is discovered, the supplier and/or Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd should be notified immediately. 3. Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd will not be responsible for damage caused by... - Page 16 Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Lancots Lane, Sutton Oak, St Helens, WA9 3EX Telephone: +44 (0) 1744 745 020 • Fax: +44 (0) 1744 745 001 • Web: www.aidapt.co.uk Email: accounts@aidapt.co.uk • adaptations@aidapt.co.uk • sales@aidapt.co.uk Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 3 07/13 (2286)