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- Page 1 Deluxe Attendant Propelled Steel Wheelchair VA169 Assembly and Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Read Before Use
Write your serial number here for future ref: ……………………………………… Model VA169 is intended for assistance pushing use only and not for wheeling by the person sitting in the Wheelchair. -
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). To close the wheelchair, take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and lift (Fig.
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Page 5: Brake Operation
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... -
Page 6: Brake Adjustment
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. - Page 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11: General Description
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. 4 01/14 (2289) - Page 12 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 13 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.
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Page 14: 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 15 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. 4 01/14 (2289)