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Page 1: Table Of Contents
By Diversability Development Organization USER MANUAL CONTENT Service provider information 2 Intended use and basic safety instructions 2 Handling your wheelchair 3 Using your wheelchair 5 Pressure relief techniques 7 Care and maintenance 7 Other instructions given by the wheelchair service provider 9 ©... -
Page 2: Service Provider Information
SERVICE PROVIDER INFORMATION The D‐Xjunior is intended to be delivered by a qualified wheelchair service provider trained in accordance with or equivalent to World Health Organization’s (WHO) Wheelchair Service Training Curriculum. For repairs, adjustments and/or spare parts, please contact your qualified local service provider. Please record your service provider’s information below: Service provider name: Service provider address: Service provider telephone number: Service provider email address: Service provider contact person: INTENDED USE AND BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The D‐Xjunior is an active four‐wheel folding frame wheelchair designed for children in low resourced settings. D‐Xjunior is compliant with WHO Guidelines and Training. Important! Every user is unique and therefore the best instructions will be provided by the service provider based on their assessment of the user. We encourage the users to seek instructions from their service provider and in addition, to read through World Health Organization’s Guidelines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings for more information. The information in this user manual is not exhaustive. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the Diversability Development Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. The product has been designed for an average lifespan of approximately 3 ‐ 5 years, provided that the ... -
Page 3: Handling Your Wheelchair
Footrests can be easily removed and safely secured to the frame, using the footrest locking mechanism Foot plates flip‐up easily Side guards slide in and out easily Brakes are assembled, adjusted and operate correctly Seat fasteners are fully tight and seat strap is firmly fastened Cushion size and orientation is correct Backrest adjustment bolts are fully tight Backrest straps are firmly fastened together All straps are correctly located All fasteners are tight. Note: Do not over‐tighten the nuts and bolts. Transport Remove the quick‐release rear wheels before transporting Remove the cushion Remove the footrests, if needed Remove the side guards, if needed Fold the frame Lift the wheelchair up by the frame. Do not lift the wheelchair by the upholstery. ... - Page 4 Removing/ placing the footrests Placing the footrests on the frame The footrest is pre‐assembled on the frame from the factory The footrest height and length can be adjusted as explained in the D‐Xjunior assembly manual. Removing the footrest from the frame The footrest can be removed from the frame by untightening and removing the tube clamps used for the footrest mounting. Removing/ placing the side guards Slide the side guard in and out of the side guard socket to place or remove the side guard on/from the frame. Removing/ placing the rear wheels To mount the rear wheels on the frame, place the rear axle through the hub bearings and place the frame spacer on the rear wheel axle. Select the active or safe rear wheel axle position. Mount the rear axle in the frame axle sleeve. Tighten the locking nut. Tilting the wheelchair Push the bottom rail rear end down while pushing down and back on the push handles. Tilt the wheelchair, as needed. ...
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Page 5: Using Your Wheelchair
USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Moving to/ from the wheelchair Propel the wheelchair as close as possible to the surface that you want to move to. Apply the brake. Remove the armrests, i f n e e d e d , and detach the footrests or swing them outwards. Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair ... - Page 6 Propelling down a slope We recommend that you obtain the help of one or more assistants when going down steep and wet slopes. First check the slope to see if there are any particular hazards, potholes, slippery sections, etc. Never ...
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Page 7: Pressure Relief Techniques
Stairs and escalators Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair. Find out whether there is a lift nearby. We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs. One assistant walks in front of the chair holding the frame of the wheelchair, ... - Page 8 Castors Check if the castor wheels and castor forks turn smoothly. If the castor wheels and/or forks do not turn freely, the castor wheel or castor fork bearings may need to be changed Check castor fork axles are tight once a month Check castor wheel axles are tight once a month Frame Check all frame fasteners are tight once a month Check the X‐brace folding mechanism fasteners are tight once a week Check the frame paint for scratches/ damage once a month. Clean and apply paint in areas where paint has been removed due to damage. Footrest Check all footrest fasteners are tight once a month Check that the wheelchair can be removed and mounted on the frame correctly, using the footrest locking mechanism Check the heel strap for any damage Brakes Check all brake fasteners are tight once a month Check the brake adjustment once a month, readjust as needed Seat and backrest upholstery Check the seat and backrest upholstery condition at least once a month Keep the upholstery clean and dry ...
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Page 9: Other Instructions Given By The Wheelchair Service Provider
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PROVIDER © DDO2018...
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