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- Page 1 SmoothGlide User Manual IMPORTANT For your safety and comfort, please read carefully and understand all the features prior to using this Glide Products wheelchair. Maximum Recommended User Weight AS3695 - 100kg...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.6 Rear Wheels 7.7 Rear Wheels 7.8 Brake Adjustment 8. Wheelchair Operation 8.1 Safe Operation of SmoothGlide Wheelchair 8.2 Opening and Folding the Wheelchair 8.3 Safely Transferring In and Out of the Wheelchair 8.4 Travelling Up/Down Slopes and Gradients 8.5 Travelling Over Kerbs or Obstacles 8.6 Descending Kerbs/Stairs... -
Page 3: Introduction
AS3695 and has a recommended maximum occupant weight of 100kg. The SmoothGlide is a lightweight chair that is also remarkably strong and stable. Thanks to an easy-to-use folding mechanism, the SmoothGlide packs down to stow in vehicles and can be tucked away when not in use. -
Page 4: Standard Features And Components
7. Push rim 14. Calf Strap (not shown) The SmoothGlide is tested to a maximum occupant weight of 100kg. This is the combined weight of the occupant and any items carried on the wheelchair by the occupant or care provider. If the weight limit is exceeded, damage to the chair, a fall or loss of control may occur and cause injury to the occupant or others. -
Page 5: General Warnings
6. GENERAL WARNINGS! 7. ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING! 7.1 Armrests • DO NOT use the SmoothGlide for purposes other than those specified To remove: by Glide Products. 1. Push the button on the front • DO NOT exceed the maximum occupant weight of 100kg. -
Page 6: Footplates Height Adjustment
7.3 Footplates Height Adjustment 7.5 Castor Alignment The footplates height adjustment should be made with the occupant sitting Incorrect castor alignment will render in the wheelchair with feet on the footplates. the wheelchair difficult to steer and propel. Alignment should be checked 1. -
Page 7: Brake Adjustment
7.7 Anti-Tip Wheels 3. Re-tighten lock nuts. 4. Check that, when both brakes are applied, the wheelchair will not roll. When anti-tip wheels are required, please contact your nearest Glide Products agent for the correct fitting procedure. 5. If rolling occurs, readjust. -
Page 8: Wheelchair Operation
1. Before folding, flip the footplates to the up position. • DO NOT use the SmoothGlide on gradients above 11 degrees. 2. Standing to one side of the wheelchair, grasp the seat upholstery front •... -
Page 9: Safely Transferring In And Out Of The Wheelchair
8.4 Traveling Up/Down Slopes and Gradients 8.3 Safely Transferring In and Out of the Wheelchair The SmoothGlide wheelchair is designed to ensure the safe and efficient WARNING! transfer of the occupant in and out of the chair. Using the wheelchair in difficult situations... -
Page 10: Descending Kerbs/Stairs
8.7 Attendants and Carers Assisting Wheelchair Occupant The SmoothGlide is a self-propelled wheelchair. However, if the occupant is a first-time user and does not yet have the physical strength to propel themselves, it is advisable to have an attendant/carer assist him or her especially when crossing obstacles or negotiating kerbs. -
Page 11: Transferring Occupant In A Motor Vehicle
The Glide Products SmoothGlide is compliant with the Australian Standard 10.1 Maintenance Schedule Glide Products is not in a position to recommend the type of tie-down The SmoothGlide is a very low-maintenance wheelchair. However the restraint system for transportation of a person while in a wheelchair,... -
Page 12: Smoothglide Upholstery Care
Correct adjustment will ensure safe operation and long life of your wheelchair. If you require assistance contact Glide Products or your nearest Glide Products Agent. -
Page 13: Warranty
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed, implied or statutory This warranty does not extend to parts or components subjected to negligence, (except to the extent it is not lawful to exclude them) and Glide Products’ sole accident, improper assembly/installation by the purchaser, operation, storage... -
Page 14: Available Options
AS3695 - 100kg, AS 3696.19 16. RECYCLING In complying with AS/NZS 14001-Environmental Management Systems, your SmoothGlide chair can be returned to Glide Products for recycling at the end of its useful life. Please note this only applies to Glide Products manufactured components. - Page 17 Glide Products are manufactured in Australia 66 Prindiville Drive, Wangara Western Australia 6065 Phone +61 8 9345 3400 Email: sales2@glide.com.au Web: www.glide.com.au ABN 28 645 050 255 ACN 009 033 694 ISO 9001 Accredited A wholly Australian-Owned Company...
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