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Folding Transport Chair
VA172/BLUE/RED/PINK/HAM
(Aluminium/Steel Range - SGLY00300119)
VA171/BLUE/RED/PINK/HAM
(Steel Range - SGLY00400119)
Assembly and Operating Instructions
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- Page 1 Assembly and Operating Instructions This file is available to view and download as a PDF at www.aidapt.co.uk. Sight impaired customers can use a free PDF Reader (such as adobe.com/reader) to zoom in and increase the text size for improved readability.
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Page 2: Read Before Use
When folding the chair for transportation in a car the leg rests can be detached and the backrest can be folded. Before each use please take the time to check your chair for any loose parts. Any modification to this product without the express permission from Aidapt will invalidate your guarantee. SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe use of the chair. - Page 3 • Before using this product, care must be taken to ensure that fitments are secure, the castors/wheels are in good working order, the chair is properly balanced and all wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times during use. •...
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Page 4: Brake Operation
BRAKE OPERATION Parking Brakes (Occupant) See Fig. 3 which shows the wheelchair with the parking brake not applied. To apply the parking brake push the handle forward as in Fig. 3a until it ‘clicks’ and this will apply the brake. Fig. - Page 5 WARNING: The centre of balance is affected by a change in posture body position or weight distribution. Many activities require the chair owner to reach, bend and transfer into and out of the chair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, centre of gravity and weight distribution of the chair.
- Page 6 5. Negotiating Obstacles 5.1 Approach the obstacle (kerb etc.) front on The wheelchair should be tilted by the helper until the front castors have passed over the kerbs. The helper must apply downward pressure with their foot to the tip bar (see fig. 5 &...
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Page 7: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The following diagram shows details of the wheelchair terminology used in this manual. Back Rest Push Upholstery Handles Folding back Mechanism Seat Belt Carry Handles Seat Canvas Leg Rest Release Lever Adjustable Brake Foot Rest Tip Bar Adjustment Bolt... - Page 8 1. Backrest 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. To return to the original, reverse the procedure, making sure the mechanisms are locked securely.
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Page 9: Routine Checks And Maintenance
We recommend your chair is fully serviced every twelve months. For parts information please contact Aidapt Bathrooms Limited (details on the back page). 9. Recycling of your Wheelchair Once the chair has reached its expected service life you can contact Aidapt for disposal. - Page 10 Distributed by 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.com Email: accounts@aidapt.co.uk • adaptations@aidapt.co.uk • sales@aidapt.co.uk Manufacturers Agent – Kingsmead Service Ltd, 64 Totteridge Common, London,...