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Tuffcare Compact Travel-Lite 727 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 ATTENTION Before using this Medical Device read this manual. If you are unable to understand, contact your equipment provider for technical support before attempting to use this product. tuffcare, Inc. all rIghts reserveD travel lIte_v2.1tw ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Seatbelt Using the Wheel Brakes Using the Hand Brakes Adjusting Caster Height Adjusting Brake Tension Congratulations on your purchase of a Tuffcare ® Adjusting the Angle of the Caster Compact Travel-Lite! Our Travel-Lite is a attendant Using the Swingback Arms wheelchair designed specially for individuals who needs assistance in moving around.

  • Page 3: General Guidelines

    GENERAL GUIDELINES PRODUCT DIAGRAM GENERAL GUIDELINES PRODUCT DIAGRAM GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for TRAVEL LITE 727 the safe operation and use of this Medical Device. Do not operate your wheelchair until you have read and fully understood this manual. Do not operate your wheelchair until its fully assembled and checked.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Seat Depth: 16 inches WARNING Seat Height: 18 inches Use only Tuffcare parts to complete this wheelchair. Back Rest Height: adjustable 16, 17 or 18 inches ATTACHING THE BACK REST AND SEATBELT OF THE Front Riggings: footrests/ 16, 17, 18 or 19 inches WHEELCHAIR legrests/ 14 to 20 inches 1a.
  • Page 5 1f. To keep the lower part of back upholstery from moving, secure the bottom part of it to the frame with the two velcro cable ties provided. ATTACH THE ANTI-TIPPERS TO THE WHEELCHAIR 1c. Insert the back posts into the connecting pipes. Adjust the back upholstery to the user’s prefered height, line up the screw holes on the back post to the hex hole on the connecting pipe.
  • Page 6 ATTACHING THE FRONT RIGGING TO THE WHEELCHAIR 4a. Locate the detachable legrest or footrest. 4e. Align the pin holes on the front rigging with the connecting pins on the wheelchair main frame. 4f. Connect the pins on the wheelchair with the holes on the 4b.

  • Page 7: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS USING THE HAND BRAKE USING THE SEATBELT To engage the seatbelt, push the fork inside the clasp. Press the fork tabs in the clasp to open the seatbelt. Adjust the tension of the seatbelt accordingly by pulling on the end strap on the fork side. 1.

  • Page 8: Adjusting Caster Height

    ADJUSTING THE BRAKE CABLE TENSION 2. After removing the screw, adjust the caster wheel fork to the prefered height. 3. Line up the caster wheel fork with the caster wheel and reinsert the screw, tightly sealing it with the screw nut. Repeat on the other side.

  • Page 9: Using The Swingback Arms

    USING THE SWINGBACK ARMS USING THE FOOTREST 1. Locate the arm lock of the swingback arm at the bottom of 1. To use the footrest, locate the front rigging in the front of the arm, in between the seat and the wheel lock. the wheelchair.

  • Page 10: Using The Legrest

    USING THE LEGREST 5. To elevate the height of the legrest, locate the angle lever on either side of the legrests. 1. To use the legrest, locate the front rigging in the front of the wheelchair. 6. Pull the lever upward to lift the legrest by the footplate to the prefered angle.

  • Page 11: Using The Rear Anti-Tipper

    USING THE REAR ANTI-TIPPER 3. For active users who don’t require the assist of the anti-tipper. Press and hold the locking pins on both sides of the end tube, rotate the anti-tipper wheels upwards to move it out of the way. 1.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION REACHING AND BENDING (BACKWARDS) Position the wheelchair as close to the object as possible and CENTER OF GRAVITY extend the casters away from the main wheels, to create When reaching, bending or transferring in and out of the longest possible wheelbase. Only reach back as far as your wheelchair, a change in the weight distribution will occur in the arm will extend without changing your seating position.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE KNOW YOUR OWN CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS Know your capabilities and limitations regarding strength and endurance before attempting an incline or decline on the DETECTING WEAR AND DAMAGE wheelchair. Practice with a healthcare professional before you With routine use, nuts and bolts on the chair can become attempt any inclines, declines, curbs, or ramps.

  • Page 14: Keep For Your Records

    Tuffcare . For warranty service, please ® contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased your Tuffcare ® products. In the event that you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to: Tuffcare : 4977 La Palma Ave, Anaheim, California, ®...

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