TABLE OF CONTENTS Intended Use 2. Product Description 3. Warnings 4. Product Specifications 5. List of Components 6. Assembly 7. Preliminary Checks 8. General Operation 9. Troubleshooting 10. Care & Maintenance 11. Warranty 12. Compliance 13. Service Maintenance & Customisation 14.
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Aspire Metro Wheelchair. This product has been designed to offer the maximum in comfort, safety and compact portability. Aspire Metro Wheelchairs are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It is important that you read this user manual carefully before using your new wheelchair.
Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled Wheelchairs are able to be propelled by a user with the self-propelling wheels or by an attendant with the push handles. This wheelchair has been designed to be used indoors and outdoors on dry, hard and levelled terrain.
Aspire Metro - Attendant Propelled The Aspire Metro – Attendant Propelled model is a four wheeled wheelchair with a cross folding frame. The product is made from aluminium, so it is light and easy to store or transport. This wheelchair offers great manoeuvrability, stability and it’s legrests are height adjustable for a customised fit.
4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Aspire Metro Wheelchair Models: OVERALL OVERALL OVERALL SEAT SEAT SEAT BACKREST ARMREST SAFE REAR FOLDED LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH HEIGHT HEIGHT HEIGHT WORKING WHEEL DIMENSIONS MODEL D x W x H LOAD (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Wheelchair frame fitted with rear wheels and careful manner. DO NOT USE a box cutter or sharp i) 14 inch (Metro - Attendant Propelled) OR implement as this may damage the product. For WH&S purposes, lay the carton on its side with the top of the 20 inch (Metro and MetroX - Self Propelled).
Ensure an attendant is available to assist at all times (Aspire Metro - Attendant Propelled) • Ensure an attendant is available to assist where necessary (Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled) Lifting the Wheelchair To fold your chair correctly follow the ‘ASSEMBLY’...
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Moving Wheelchair Up a Kerb - With an Attendant 1. Push the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET FIRST. 2. The attendant should push down on the rear foot peg to slightly incline the chair. DO NOT tilt the chair back with the push handles.
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Using the Wheelchair Brakes Aspire Metro Wheelchairs have locking brakes to ensure no movement occurs when the wheelchair is in a stationary position. Brakes should always be locked when leaving a user unattended in the wheelchair. WARNING HANDBRAKES Push to...
9. TROUBLESHOOTING • Make sure the rear wheel axle pins have been inserted correctly. Wheelchair is • Make sure the end user is able to evenly distribute his/her weight on the steering/pulling to wheelchair. one side • Make sure one push rim has not been mounted more tightly than the other. •...
Should you have any doubts about the correct functioning of the wheelchair or of any of its components, please contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120 or your local Aspire distributor. The tool kit provided will allow basic adjustments to the wheelchair, for further information on repairs and...
11. WARRANTY Aspire Metro Wheelchairs come with a 1 year warranty. Year Warranty Please keep purchase invoice as proof of warranty commencement. Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to ‘Warranty against Defects’ on this product. A copy of the Aidacare ‘Warranty against Defects’ statement is available off the Home page of our website at www.aidacare.com.au.
SPARE PARTS Aidacare stock replacement parts for the Aspire wheelchair range. All replacement of parts should be completed by Aidacare or authorised Aspire service technician. The term parts includes but is not limited to: tyres, brakes, armrests, footrests and upholstery.
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