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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL Edition 2 2014... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety guidelines Transportation Unfolding and folding Tilt—in—space operation Seat depth and pelvic support adjustment Footrest adjustment Fitting optional accessories Anklesure foot control devices Abductor Back extender Lateral supports Harness Ventilator tray/oxygen cylinder carrier Shopping basket Upholstery cleaning and care Product maintenance Inspection record Warranty statement... -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES For correct support and user comfort, it is strongly recommended that the initial installation, any adjustments and final hand-over are carried out by a suitably qualified person. Hand-over should include passing these instructions to the carer. A stability test with the intended user may be necessary prior to final issue. After the buggy has been adjusted to suit the intended user, any settings should not be affected when folding of the buggy. -
Page 5: Transportation
TRANSPORTATION The SIMBA Buggy has been successfully tested to ISO 7176-19 (Wheeled mobility devices for use in Motor Vehicles) The restraint systems used for the buggy and occupant during the above testing are available from:- Unwin Safety Systems. C.N. Unwin Ltd., Unwin House, The Horseshoe, Coat Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EY. - Page 6 UNFOLDING the SIMBA Buggy After carefully removing the buggy from its container and with the parking brakes still applied, unfold the buggy as shown below in steps 1, 2 and 3 below. Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Lock pins are...
- Page 7 FOLDING the SIMBA Buggy Before folding the buggy, apply the parking brake and fold the footrest upwards against its support panel. Whilst holding the push handle, release the seat locking mechanism by compressing both seat lock handles together, then push the push handle forwards until the Buggy folds down flat.
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Page 8: Tilt-In-Space Operation
TILT-IN-SPACE OPERATION The push handle mounted tilt release control enables convenient and easy operation of the seat tilt to the required position. To re-position the seat, operate the lever and either push down or raise the push handle until the required amount of tilt is achieved, then release the lever to lock the seat in position. -
Page 9: Seat Depth And Pelvic Support Adjustment
SEAT DEPTH and PELVIC SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT Tools Required: 5mm Hexagon Key. Detach and remove the seat cushion. Raise the footrest and seat panel as an assembly to gain access to the underside of the seat. Slacken all four screws just sufficient to be able to reposition the upper seat panel. Check the pelvic support positions and reposition as required before retightening all four securing screws sufficient to prevent any movement. -
Page 10: Footrest Adjustment
FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key and 10mm Spanner Slacken both footrest height adjustment screw lock nuts, located at the rear of the footrest support panel, then slacken both screws. Raise or lower the footrest to the required position, then retighten both screws and lock nuts sufficient to prevent any movement. -
Page 11: Fitting Optional Accessories
FITTING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ANKLESURE FOOT CONTROL DEVICES Supplied with screws and fixings. Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key and 8mm Spanner The buggy footrest is pre-drilled to enable the fitting kit to be directly attached using the screws, nuts and washers supplied. The Anklesures should be attached to the bridges as shown below and adjusted to suit the user. -
Page 12: Back Extender
BACK EXTENDER Supplied with screws and fixings. Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key. Unfasten the top of the backrest upholstery and temporarily fold forwards. This will expose two mounting holes at the top of the backrest panel. Insert the screws and plain washers supplied through the mounting holes from the rear. -
Page 13: Lateral Supports
LATERAL SUPPORTS Supplied with screws and fixings. Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key. NOTES: 1/ The lateral supports are supplied complete with screws and fixings. 2/ The lateral supports are handed by virtue of a small recess in the rear of each side support pad panel. -
Page 14: Harness
HARNESS Supplied with screws and fixings. Tools Required: Sharp Trimming Knife or Blade. NOTE: For safety reasons, the user should be removed from the buggy. Remove and save any tri-glides placed on the harness straps before commencing this installation. With the mounting height for the upper harness straps established, peel the top of the backrest upholstery forwards away from the Velcro pads. -
Page 15: Ventilator Tray/Oxygen Cylinder Carrier
VENTILATOR TRAY / OXYGEN CYLINDER CARRIER Tools Required: No tools required. With the parking brakes applied, install the tray/carrier through the rear frame of the buggy to enable the front supports to hook over the buggy front cross frame and the rear supports to rest on the rear cross frame. -
Page 16: Upholstery Cleaning And Care
UPHOLSTERY CARE and CLEANING General Fabric Care Use of a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to remove dust and solid particles, together with frequent wiping with a damp cloth, will to help to maintain the appearance of the fabrics. Spillages should always be removed as quickly as possible with an absorbent dry cloth. -
Page 17: Product Maintenance
Inspection frequency should be increased accordingly for heavy users. Any defects should be reported to the appropriate authority, with any repairs being carried out using genuine original equipment replacement parts, available direct from RMS Sales. (Also refer to Upholstery Maintenance section). INSPECTION RECORD... -
Page 18: Warranty Statement
With the exception of modifications and / or alterations carried out by the manufacturer to meet the clinical needs of the user, any attempt to change the design or modify the construction of the SIMBA Buggy in any way, will invalidate the product warranty and the manufacturer’s CE marking declaration. -
Page 19: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA SIZE 1 SIZE 2 Seat Width with Pelvic Supports fitted Seat Depth Floor to Seat Height Backrest Height Backrest Height with Headrest Thoracic Support Widths when fitted Thoracic Support Heights when fitted Footplate Height Footplate Width Footplate Depth Push Handle Height 1170 1200... - Page 20 GENERAL INFORMATION Your SIMBA Buggy Serial Number is: ………………..……… Date of Supply: ……………………… Supplied to: ………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………. Thompson House Unit 10 Styles Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3BF Tel: 01795 477280 Fax: 01795 229692 E-mail address:sales@rms-kent.co.uk www.ineedawheelchair.co.uk...
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