1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY REGULATIONS 2.1 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.2 WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE 3. PRODUCT COMPONENTS 4. USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR 4.2 BENDING OR REACHING 4.3 GRADIENTS & THRESHOLDS 4.4 ASCENDING AND DESCENDING STAIRS 5.
If you have any questions about wheelchair use, maintenance, or safety, please contact CareCo: CareCo (UK) Limited, 1 Turing Court, Tel: 0333 015 5000 Great Notley, Braintree , CM77 7AT, www.CareCo.co.uk...
When used correctly, this wheelchair is a safe and stable product. CareCo is not responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from failure to comply with any laws or ordinances.
2.2 WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE WARNING! • When using the product for the first time, it is recommended to practice using the wheelchair on a flat surface. • Do not exceed the maximum user weight indicated on the frame label. •...
3. PRODUCT COMPONENTS Your wheelchair is equipped with various parts and components. Before proceeding with this user manual, you should familiarise yourself with the various elements that make up your wheelchair. 1. Push Handle 2. Half-Folding Back Mechanism 3. Attendant Brake 4.
4. USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR Getting into your wheelchair: Before getting into the wheelchair, ensure the following points are met. • The brakes are applied • The footplates are folded sideways • The wheelchair is on a flat surface •...
4.2 BENDING OR REACHING To reach an object while sitting in your wheelchair, get as close to the object as possible, make sure the front castors are facing forward and the brakes are applied to prevent you from falling out of your wheelchair 4.3 GRADIENTS &...
5. OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR 5.1 FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR Unfolding To unfold the wheelchair, press the seat tubes on both sides of the seat cover to open the wheelchair. Push the seat tubes as far as they will go to ensure the chair is properly unfolded. Fold down the footrests down.
WARNING! Take care of trapping hazards or pinch points when adjusting any settings or folding and unfolding the product 5.2 LEG RESTS Folding / unfolding the footplate • Lift upwards on the footplate to fold it away. • Press downwards on the footplate to fold it down.
5.3 ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST HEIGHT To adjust the height of the footplate, remove the leg rest and use an Allen key to adjust the height from one of five height adjustment holes. Suggestion Raise the footplates before getting in and out of the wheelchair. WARNING! Ensure both legrests are securely attached to the wheelchair to avoid injury to the user.
5.5 ARMRESTS The armrest height can be adjusted by pressing the button on the side of the frame as shown. While holding the button, raise or lower the armrest to the desired height. Release the button to lock the armrest in place at the desired height.
5.7 ATTENDANT BRAKE The wheelchair is equipped with a left and right attendant brake. To apply the attendant brake, To release the attendant The attendant brake can be squeeze the brake handle. brake, let go of the brake locked using the lower lever handle.
5.8 WHEELS The Self-Propelled version of the wheelchair is equipped with quick-release rear wheels. Removing the Quick-Release Rear Wheels To remove the rear wheels from the frame, press the button in the middle of the wheel and pull away from the wheelchair frame as shown. Attaching the Quick-Release Rear Wheels To attach the rear wheels, insert the quick release axle into the axle sleeve on the frame.
5.9 SEAT BELT How to fasten the seat belt: How to release the seat belt: Firmly insert the male buckle into the female Press the exposed side of the male buckle buckle and push toward the centre while separating the male and female buckles No more than the palm of the hand should be able to be inserted between the seat belt and the user.
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE There are many things the user can do to keep the wheelchair in optimal condition. By regularly checking the wheelchair and performing simple maintenance, the user can extend the life of the wheelchair and make it more comfortable to use. Preventative maintenance is very important.
7.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems that could occur when using the wheelchair are listed below. If the user experiences an issue not listed, please contact CareCo The wheelchair is pulling to one side • Ensure wheels have same tyre pressure • Ensure wheels turn freely •...
8. WARRANTY If a component requires repair or replacement due to a specific manufacturing or material defect within its warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge by CareCo. FRAME: 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY • • DURABLE PARTS: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Consumables are not covered under normal warranty circumstances unless they have clearly suffered excessive wear or damage as a direct result of a manufacturing defect.
10. WHEELCHAIR RECYCLING & DISPOSAL Disposal or recycling of the wheelchair should be completed through an approved distributor or disposal facility. (Local disposal & recycling regulations may apply) Alternatively, contact CareCo for advice on disposal. Materials: Wheelchair Packaging: Cardboard Box, Low-Density polyethylene bag...
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