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- Page 1 BCW Wheelchair Customer Manual #8003 Uncontrolled Copy Rev 2.0 Current 08/12/09...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS ....... . 1 INTRODUCTION Description . - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION Limitations and Exclusions ....... 19 Governing Law .
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Page 5: Definitions Of Symbols
DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS In the following sections you will find important instructions for your safety. The words “WARNING” and “CAUTION” alert you to specific risk of personal injury or property damage. They mean as follows: WARNING A hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION You should make sure that persons who assist you read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to that use. Before using this BCW Wheelchair, each attendant must know what to do to ensure safety. WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, severe injury may occur to you or your attendant. -
Page 7: Specifications
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATION Overall Width 20” ..............28.5” 22” ..............30.5” 24” ..............32.5” 26” ..............34.5” 28” ..............36.5” 30” ..............38.5” Wider Sizes are Available Overall Depth 18”(with standard depth) ........32” Overall Height 16” (with standard seat height)......40” Seat Depth...............18” Greater Seat Depth are Available Seat Height Standard ............20.5”... -
Page 8: Pre-Use Inspection And Setup
PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SETUP SAFETY CHECKLIST WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, severe injury may occur to you or others. Before each use of your wheelchair you should: 1. Make sure that your chair rolls easily and freely and that all parts work smoothly. 2. -
Page 9: Operation Of Mechanism
OPERATION OF MECHANISM CENTER OF BALANCE WARNING The point where the chair will tip forward, tip backwards or to the side depends on the center of balance and stability. If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you. -
Page 10: Doorways And Obstacles
OPERATION OF MECHANISM 4. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the wheelchair around and pull it backward. 5. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level. -
Page 11: Escalators
OPERATION OF MECHANISM 3. Do not propel your chair by pushing or pulling on an object. Never pull yourself though a doorway by grabbing the doorjambs with one or both hands. 4. To help correct the center of balance of your chair you should: A. -
Page 12: Reaching Or Leaning
OPERATION OF MECHANISM 3. Never transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver. Always secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift. REACHING OR LEANING (Example: Dressing or Changing Clothes) WARNING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your wheelchair. -
Page 13: Slopes
OPERATION OF MECHANISM SLOPES WARNING Going up or down a slope will change the center of balance of your chair. If you fail to heed these warnings, you may suffer a severe injury from a tip over, fall or lose of control: 1. -
Page 14: Transporting A Chair And Rider Up Or Down Stairs
OPERATION OF MECHANISM 2. If equipped with wheel locks, always lock the wheels before you transfer. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. 3. Locking the rear wheels will not keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping. To avoid a fall, you should: A. -
Page 15: Features
FEATURES ARMREST WARNING Never try to lift the wheelchair by its armrest. They may come loose or break. If this occurs, the wheelchair may fall and cause severe injury to you or others. Lift the wheelchair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. They are not designed to bear the weight of the wheelchair. -
Page 16: Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair
FEATURES FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Never let your fingers come between moving parts when you open or close this wheelchair. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type injury. To prevent damage to the armrest upholstery, always remove the armrest before folding or unfolding the wheelchair. -
Page 17: Rear Wheel Locks
FEATURES Adjusting Footrest Height: 1. Loosen the bolt (C) at bottom of the footrest. 2. Slide the footrest to the desired height and tighten the bolt. Removing The Footrest: 1. Pull the footrest latch (B). 2. Swing the footrest out to an angle from the wheelchair and Lift off the pins. -
Page 18: Upholstery Fabric
FEATURES To Adjust: Be sure the rear tires are inflated to the proper pressure before adjusting the parking brake. The proper tire pressure setting is indicated on the side of Lock Nuts the tire. 1. Loosen the two lock nuts on the back side of the brake assembly. -
Page 19: Options
OPTIONS ELEVATING LEGREST To mount, adjust height or remove legrests see the Footrest section under Features. To Raise: Lift the footrest to the desired elevation mechanism is self locking. To Lower: 1. Push lever (A) down and lower the footrest to the desired elevation. -
Page 20: Power Drive Attachments
OPTIONS POWER DRIVE ATTACHMENTS WARNING Installing a power drive on this wheelchair is an alteration to the frame and voids the warranty. Do not mount a power drive on any Wheelchairs of Kansas wheelchair. It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause a tip over and severe injury to you. -
Page 21: Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS CLEANING Periodic cleaning of the frame and upholstery is recommended. Hand wash with a non- abrasive cleaner and drip dry or wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not put upholstery in a dryer. The frame may be polished with a non-abrasive automotive wax. FASTENERS WARNING Many of the screws and bolts used in your wheelchair are special... -
Page 22: Storage
SAFETY TIPS STORAGE Your wheelchair should be stored in a dry location so that the components do not rust. If your wheelchair is stored for any period of time, make sure it is adjusted properly and that all components are in working order before operating. -
Page 23: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION WEIGHT PRODUCT CAPACITY WARRANTY BCW Wheelchair 600 lbs. Lifetime warranty on frame and x-brace; One year on all other components. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1. Products which have been used for purposes other than the intended uses; or which have... -
Page 24: Warranty Services Procedures
WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY SERVICES PROCEDURES 1. The product/part should be returned to the original selling dealer. To return the product/part to the factory the dealer must call to request authorization. At this time a return authorization number (RA#) will be issued. This RA# will be valid for 21 days from date issued. -
Page 25: Manufacturer Disclaimer
Distributor is responsible for translation of this manual. TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS BCW and Wheelchairs of Kansas are registered trademarks of Raye’s Inc. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 by Raye’s Inc. dba Wheelchairs of Kansas All rights reserved. - Page 28 800-537-6454 785-726-4885 www.wheelchairsofkansas.com...