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- Page 1 G1 & G3 SERIES OWNER/USER MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FEATURES PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW MANUAL WHEELCHAIR Maximum recommended user weight 100kg...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION ESCRIPTION PAGE ESCRIPTION PAGE INTRODUCTION CROSS BRACE GETTING ACQUAINTED TYRES/CASTOR TYRES WITH YOUR CHAIR OPERATION OF THE WHEELCHAIR BACKREST AND SEAT TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS ARMREST SERVICING FOOTPLATES WARRANTY 16 - 17 FORKS AND CASTORS BRAKES WHEELS OPENING AND FOLDING THE... -
Page 3: Introduction
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Glide G1/G3 Manual Wheelchair. An Australian designed and manufactured product which complies with AS 3695 and EN 12183 Standards (Type B classification) and has a manufacturers recommended user weight of 100kg for standard G1 and G3. -
Page 4: Getting Acquainted
SECTION 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR MANUAL WHEELCHAIR... -
Page 5: Upholstery
SECTION 3 UPHOLSTERY With proper care your upholstery should give years of trouble free service. It is very important to read the following: • Regular (weekly) cleaning of back and seat upholstery is very important to remove body oils which can cause hardening of the vinyl. -
Page 6: Armrest
SECTION 4 ARMREST To remove: • Push button and hold in on front arm socket. • Using other hand lift armrest upwards. Note: Wheelchairs may be supplied without button locks. To install: • Replace armrest into front and rear arm sockets, push button in and armrest down simultaneously. -
Page 7: Footplates
SECTION 5 FOOTREST To remove: • Push lever inwards to unlock and swing outwards. • Lift upwards to remove. To install • Insert footrest back on the two locating pins and swing inwards for automatic locking. To adjust footplates • Remove hexagonal bolt. -
Page 8: Forks And Castors
SECTION 6 FORKS AND CASTORS Assembly • Press bearing housing into bottom of castor tube. • Press castor bush into top of castor tube. • Slide castor pintle through bearing housing the castor bush. • Place circlip on castor pintle. •... -
Page 9: Brakes
SECTION 7 BRAKES • Brakes are designed as a locking device only and should be applied when the wheelchair is stationary. Do not use brakes for slowing the wheelchair. Use the push rims as a means of braking. Adjusting Brakes •... -
Page 10: Wheels
SECTION 8 The large wheels are fitted with sealed ball bearings and should last many years without replacement. Large Wheels (fixed) • To remove large wheels unscrew locknut and using a large screwdriver unscrew axle and remove when free. • Installation is the reverse procedure. -
Page 11: Crossbrace
Grasp the seat upholstery front and rear approximately centre and lift upwards. ANTI-TIP WHEELS • When anti-tip wheels are required, SECTION 10 please contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products dealer for CROSSBRACE correct fitting procedures. • The cross brace centre bolt must slide back and forwards 5mm to 10mm. - Page 12 SECTION 12 OPERATION OF WHEELCHAIR Dynamic stability Using the wheelchair in difficult situations such as steep downgrades, upgrades, side cambered pathways and obstacles may be hazardous. The following methods should be used to avoid tipping. When climbing a gradient, the stability of the wheelchair can be improved greatly by leaning the body forward.
- Page 13 SECTION 12 - 1 OPERATION OF WHEELCHAIR Crossing obstacles If you are a first time user or don’t have the physical strength, it is advisable to have an attendant assist you while crossing obstacles (e.g. sidewalk kerb). The attendant can tilt the chair back using the hand grips and the rear tilt bar, then pushing large wheels as far as the kerb, then lifting the wheelchair up over the kerb.
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Page 14: Operation Of The Wheelchair
Reaching forward, to the side or to the back of be fitted to the G1/G3 Wheelchair Chair we recommend the wheelchair will affect the stability of the that you contact your nearest agent or Glide Rehabilitation wheelchair. Products direct for correct fitting procedures. -
Page 15: Transporting Your Chair
SECTION 13 TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR Glide Products is not in a position to recommend the type of tie-down restraint system for transportation of a person while in a wheelchair, however we have determined tie down locations for the G1/G3 chair when being transported. -
Page 16: Options
SECTION 14 OPTIONS Listed below are some of the common options available. Options can be supplied in lieu of parts when ordering a new wheelchair or sold as a spare part at a later date. • Elevating leg rests • Anti tip bars •... -
Page 17: Servicing
SECTION 15 SERVICING Weekly • Cleaning and care of upholstery as described in (section 3). • Check the pressure and condition of tyres. Do not exceed maximum pressure advised on side of tyre. • Service quick release axle if applicable (section 8). Every 3 months •... -
Page 18: Warranty
SECTION 16 WARRANTY Lendal Pty Ltd (trading as Glide Rehabilitation Products) warrants all manufactured and distributed products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from purchase date. Lendal Pty Ltd will repair or replace any part, as required, provided the purchased product is delivered intact and prepaid to a location authorised by Lendal Pty Ltd within the prescribed period of warranty. - Page 19 SECTION 16-1 WARRANTY The following details will be required when making a warranty claim. Make sure all the relevant details are filled in at time of purchase. Name Address City Purchased by (e.g. Hospital) Serial No. Purchase Date Series/Model No. Size Dealers Name...
- Page 20 APPLY BRAKES WHEN TRANSFERRING PATIENTS Glide Rehabilitation Products are manufactured READ THE OPERATOR & INSTRUCTION MANUAL in Australia by Lendal Pty. Ltd. (ACN 009 033 694) 25 Ledgar Road, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021 Phone: +61 8 9345 3400 Fax: +61 8 9345 1318 Email: info@glide.com.au Web: www.glide.com.au...