R Healthcare Dash Series Technical Information Manual page 20

Another application would be an occupant who just about has the ability to self propel, and sits
comfortably in the wheelchair seat, but who, in the longer term, may benefit from a wheelchair
configuration change to a simple attendant controlled chair with a 315mm maintenance free tyre
type wheel for convenience in transit storage.
Dash has the capability of accepting occupants of 127Kg. The additional loading at this weight
places stress on the frame structure at critical points, such as latched pivot points and where the
frame interfaces with load bearing attachments. The need for critical component inspection and
general service replacement during the life of the chair can be executed simply on Dash using
workshop hand tools.
Irrespective of the user, we recommend that a service check six months after initial issue is made
on all Dash chairs to determine the individual pattern of use which each user has developed. After
this initial time of use, it should be possible to review and give objective advice about possible
settings or adaptations which will help the user to improve independence, or highlight potential
problem areas caused by the way that the wheelchair has been used or misused, so that these do
not escalate into major difficulties and higher rectification costs, at a later stage during the life of
the chair.
The information in this service section, assumes that the department staff carrying out the work are
familiar with standard routine procedures for modular type wheelchairs, as described in the general
service part, of this manual, and that these routines will be applied where applicable on the Dash
This section includes general illustrations, listings of available spares, is available for Customer
services or from Spares and Accessories guide. Spares come complete with new fixings where
appropriate. Where spares are advised as LH and RH these definitions are taken from a seated
wheelchair occupant aspect.
R HEALTHCARE RECOMMENDS THAT RECONDITIONING OR SERVICE OF
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IS NOT CARRIED OUT, THE ADVICE IS TO
PURCHASE NEW APPROVED R HEALTHCARE PARTS.
Important
R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 20 March 2007 Revision B