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before attempting to maintain the wheelchair
Moving and unpacking must be performed with care
Tilt & Fold Gas Strut Workshop Manual
Authority: Quality Controller
Authorised by J Adams
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Issue: D
Date: September 2010

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  • Page 1 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to maintain the wheelchair Warning The cartons are heavy Moving and unpacking must be performed with care Tilt & Fold Gas Strut Workshop Manual Issue: D Authority: Quality Controller Date: September 2010 Authorised by J Adams Page 1 of 18...
  • Page 2 Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model Headrest Armrest Push Handle Backrest Lock Footrest Seat Tilt Lock Tipping Lever Brake Lever TILT & FOLD WHEELCHAIR Tilt & Fold Gas Strut Workshop Manual Issue: D Authority: Quality Controller...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model CONTENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE Your Tilt & Fold Wheelchair Manual……………………….……... Transit Packaging…………………………………………………... Tools and Torque Settings………………………………………….. Preparing for Use……………………………………………….…... 4.1 Unfolding the Wheelchair……………………………………… 4.2 Fitting Footrest…………………………………………….…… 4.3 Fitting and Removing Headrest…………………………………...

  • Page 4: Your Tilt & Fold Wheelchair Manual

    User Manual Check all items for damage to paintwork, alignment, welds etc. If any items are damaged or missing please contact Tendercare, preferably by fax 01903- 734083 within 36 hours of delivery. The general assembly of the Tilt & Fold wheelchair is illustrated on page 2.

  • Page 5: Tools And Torque Settings

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model 3. Tools and Torque Settings The following tools are required to dismantle and reassemble the wheelchair: - Spanners and sockets: - 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 19mm, 22mm, 24mm, Whitworth.
  • Page 6 Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model 2. Push handles: - Check adjustment and security. The push handles are fitted to the wheelchair prior to delivery. Make sure that they are in place and that two thumbscrews are fitted to each push handle.

  • Page 7: Fitting Footrest

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model 4.2 Fitting and removing footrests 1) Fit the footrest: - check operation To fit the right hand footrest, stand in front of the wheelchair. Remove the spring clip from the lower hinge pin on the side of the wheelchair.

  • Page 8: Fitting And Removing Headrest

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model 4.3 Fitting and Removing Headrest: - check operation Place the headrest support tubes into the top of the backrest tubes just in front of the push handles (see photo opposite).

  • Page 9: Tyres And Brakes

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual - Gas Strut Model 4.5 Tyres and Brakes The tyres do not require any attention other than being cleaned with a damp cloth when dirty. Test Brake operation by moving both levers forward as far as they will go. The wheels should now be locked.

  • Page 10: Six Monthly Maintenance Procedure

    7. Repairs An authorised repairer should only carry out the following repairs. Repairs: - for all repairs contact your issuing Authority or Tendercare Ltd. Major repairs: - for all major repairs e.g. bent or damaged frame. The equipment should be returned to the factory.

  • Page 11: Rear Wheels

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model 7.2 Rear Wheels: - Replace if damaged or worn. 1) Unscrew the axle retaining nut using 19mm spanners. Remove the washers and pull the wheel assembly from the wheelchair. Important – Always fit new steel locking washer and nut.

  • Page 12: Replacing Backrest Upholstery

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model 2) Using a screwdriver remove the eight retaining screws and washers (four each side of the upholstery). 3) Remove the two reinforcing strips from the loops on each side of the upholstery and fit these strips into the new upholstery.

  • Page 13: Replacing Gas Struts

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model 9) Pass the Velcro loops around the bottom of the backrest tubes and refasten on the back of the upholstery. 7.7 Replacing the gas struts. The wheelchair is fitted with two gas struts one either side of the seat between the inner and outer frame.
  • Page 14 Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model M8 Nyloc Nut Plain Washer 8mm Bolt Gas Strut Large Lock Nut Nylon Inner Frame Outer Frame Spacer Metal Guide LOWER MOUNTING COMPONENTS 4) Remove the upper mounting bolt using 10mm spanner and 4mm Hexagon Key.
  • Page 15 Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model Re-assembly 1) Screw lock nut onto the new gas strut. 2) Screw the gas strut onto the operating lever assembly until the operating lever is almost but not quite touching the operating pin that extends from the gas strut.

  • Page 16: Important Points

    1) Do not reuse Nyloc nuts. Always replace with a new Nyloc nut. 2) Always use Loctite thread locking compound Grade 241. 3) Always use recommended components and parts available from Tendercare Ltd. 4) Do not modify or repair the frame 9.
  • Page 17 Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model SEAT SIZE 380 mm (15 inch) 430 mm (17 inch) Item Backrest height (above seat) Standard armrest height (above seat) Seat to footrest 370 / 450 450/370 Seat angle from horizontal 10°...

  • Page 18: Parts List

    Tendercare Ltd Tilt and Fold Workshop Manual – Gas Strut Model 10. Parts List GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Ref No. Description Part No. SIDES; HANDED FROM REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Push Handles & Thumbscrews (including grips) TTF009 Backrest Spreader Bar TTF011...

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