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Lightweight Aluminium Transport Chair
VA170 Range
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
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your wheelchair from Aidapt. This model has been designed to help you gain independence and meet your particular requirements. Throughout the manufacturing process, great care has been taken; the components have been selected... - 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 wheelchair 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 wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer into and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair.
- 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 Upholstery Push Handles Folding Back Mechanism Fixed Armrest & Seat Canvas Carry Handles Leg Rest Adjustable Brake Release Lever Tip Bar Foot Rest Adjustment Bolt... - Page 8 1. Backrest There are two types of backrest fitted to the wheelchair, either fixed or adjustable. 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.
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Page 9: Routine Checks And Maintenance
7. Wheel lock assembly These are used to hold the wheelchair in a stationary position, and are fitted on either side of the wheelchair. They should not be used when the wheelchair is moving or to slow it down. They should always be applied together. To operate, push the brake lever forward towards the front of the wheelchair. - Page 10 Your Wheelchairs has been made from the finest materials and tested to BS EN 12183:1999 for your complete piece of mind and the expected service life of your wheelchair is 5 years+. 9. Recycling of your Wheelchair Once the wheelchair has reached its expected service life you can contact Aidapt for disposal. SPECIFICATIONS ITEM...
- Page 11 5 years on the frame and 12 months on all other parts. The warranty is subject to the following conditions: 1. The purchaser shall complete the registration form below and send it to Aidapt within 14 days of purchase of the product, together with a copy of the sales invoice/receipt.