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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ALTHEA OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy Tel. +39 049 9325733 Fax +39 049 9325734 offcarr@offcarr.com www.offcarr.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DOUBLE PUSHRIM SINGLE DRIVE ............. 25 INDEX HINGED BACK-REST ................26 INTRODUCTION ..................4 SMALL WHEEL FOR NARROW PASSAGES WITH LEVER .... 26 ..................4 ESCRIPTION UNBALANCING SYSTEM ................ 27 ....................6 EATURES 10. EXTENDED WHEEL PLATE ..............27 PREPARATION FOR USE ................6 11. -
Page 3: Introduction
If needed, please contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer at the following address: ALTHEA is an aluminum folding frame wheelchair. Other details are made with OFF CARR s.r.l. aluminium or steel alloys or composite materials, such as carbon fibre. -
Page 4: Features
Fold up the foot-plate first to allow the folding of the The wide and complete range of accessories available, allows a complete wheelchair frame; customization of ALTHEA, both aesthetically and functionally. • pull the seat upholstery upwards with both hands as... -
Page 5: Tyre Pressure Check
2.3 Tyre pressure check 2.5 Foot-rest positioning The ALTHEA wheelchair can be configured, depending on the model, with A periodical check of the tyre pressure may help to keep the wheelchair efficient and detachable or not detachable footrests. According to the limits of setup, the footplate more comfortable. -
Page 6: Brakes Check
To extract the footrest: 3. Setting up • Press the hooking lever and rotate the footrest outwards • Remove the footrest from the hinge pin by pulling it upwards The wheelchair is shipped in the setup chosen on the order form. The selected options in the order form should ensure the best possible setup to match the customer needs. - Page 7 3.1.1 Moving back the rear frame 3.1.2 Moving forward the front frame • remove the parking brake support; • remove the “B” screws that fix • remove the parking brake support; the front frame to the telescopic • remove the “A” screws that fix the tube;...
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Page 8: Rear Seat Height Adjustment
3.2 Rear seat height adjustment 3.4 Front seat height adjustment • By pushing the axle button pull out the rear wheel It is possible to vary the front height of the wheelchair by changing the diameter of from the frame; the front wheels or by choosing a different position of the wheel on the fork: •... -
Page 9: Side Guard Adjustment
3.6 Side guard adjustment 3.8 Seat upholstery adjustment an replacement If necessary, act as follow to change the position of the side guards: The seat tension can be adjusted by acting on the velstraps: PLASTIC SIDEGUARD: • remove the “A” and “B” screws; •... -
Page 10: Back-Rest Tension Adjustment
3.9 Back-rest tension adjustment 3.12 Foot-plate to seat distance adjustment The back-rest tension can be adjusted by acting on the The telescopic footplate support is inserted in the front velstraps: frame of the wheelchair and secured through the “E” screw. •... -
Page 11: Arm-Rest
4. Arm-rest Desk, Sport and “U” arm-rest are detachable. Althea wheelchair can be equipped with different kind of arm-rest: To detach the arm-rest act as follow: o Open Desk arm-rest (to be used with clothes guards fixed to the frame);... -
Page 12: L" Type Arm-Rest
“L” type arm-rest 5. Anti-tip device Usually the armrests are 22 cm high from the seat. The height of the L type armrests The wheelchair can be equipped with left and/or right anti-tip devices. can be increased of 2 or 4 cm to increase the comfort of the user: •... -
Page 13: Curved Rear Frame Anti-Tip Device
When anti-tip device is not in use is possible: Curved rear frame anti-tip device The position of the anti-tip is defined during the assembly. However is possible to a. Shorten the anti-tip device with the wheel facing up: change its distance from ground if necessary. •... -
Page 14: Double Pushrim Single Drive
In case of use of the wheelchair with stair-lift, the Hinged back-rest does not • seat the user on the wheelchair; guarantee the safety of the user. Please contact your dealer or OFF CARR s.r.l. • connect the shaft with the rear wheel quick releasing axle, paying particular attention that the toothed terminals are properly connected;... -
Page 15: Unbalancing System
• Mount the table support paying attention to its direction (right or left) and fix it configuration requires it for safety reasons or for choice of the user. NOTE: OFF CARR reserves always the right to verify the technical compatibility of using 2 new screws 5mm longer than the removed •... -
Page 16: Abductor
TABLE SUPPORT Table with single Holding bar: middle support Polycarbonate table Plastic or padded table with double support with double support The sliding support is available in different size according to the desired distance between the seat and the abductor. 15. -
Page 17: Head-Rest
16. Head-rest 19. Use of the wheelchair Different kind of head-rest are available: In order to move safely and properly use the wheelchair, it is always recommended to consult qualified personnel. Following there are some suggestions for a correct use of the wheelchair, also aimed to maintain over time the characteristics of safety and durability: Padded Moulded... -
Page 18: Warning To Reduce The Risks Associated With Misuse Of The Wheelchair
• The wheelchair can include among its parts some chromed metal components. 20. Warning to reduce the risks associated with misuse In case of allergy to chromium do not use the device and inform the supplier for of the wheelchair the required substitutions, if not already specified in the order form. -
Page 19: Maintenance, Inspections And Controls
21. Maintenance, inspections and controls 22. Cleaning instructrion Weekly: Cleaning and disinfection procedure have to be performed by qualified Check the tyre pressure. Each tyre shows on the lateral bands the maximum personnel. pressure for which they are designed. A flat tyre affects the efficiency of brakes and the agility of the wheelchair. -
Page 20: Technical Service
The warranty does not cover injury or any other damage to people or goods connected to a wheelchair malfunctioning. OFF CARR s.r.l. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes on its products, at any time without prior notice, with respect of the device features, suitability, certifications, warranty contract and availability of spare parts according to the terms of law.