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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to maintain the wheelchair Warning The cartons are heavy Moving and unpacking must be performed with care Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual Authority. Quality Controller Authorised by J Adams November 05...
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Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual Headrest Armrest Push Handle Footrest Backrest Lock Brake Lever Gas Strut Operating Lever Tipping Lever MINI TILT WHEELCHAIR Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual Authority. Quality Controller Page 2 of 17 Authorised by J Adams...
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual CONTENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE Your Mini Tilt Wheelchair Manual……………………….……... Transit Packaging…………………………………………………... Tools and Torque Settings………………………………………….. Preparing for Use……………………………………………….…... 4.1 Unfolding the Wheelchair……………………………………… 4.2 Fitting and Removing Headrest………………………………… 4.3 Tilt in Space Mechanism……………………………………….. 4.4 Tyres and Brakes………………………………………………..
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 Mini Tilt wheelchair is illustrated on page 2. A parts list is given on page 16.
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 3. Tools and Torque Settings The following tools are required to dismantle and reassemble the wheelchair: - Spanners and sockets: - 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 19mm and 24mm. Hexagon Keys: - 3mm 4mm and 5mm.
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Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 4.1.2 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.
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Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 4.1.4 Footrest Adjustment: - check operation The footrests are fitted to the wheelchair when it is supplied. They can be moved forward and back, up and down. The footplate can be lifted to the vertical when getting into and out of the wheelchair.
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 4.2 Fitting and Removing Headrest (Optional Extra): - check operation If the headrest has been purchased as an optional extra it should be fitted as follows: - Place the headrest support tubes into the top of the backrest tubes just in front of the push handles (see photo opposite).
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 4.4 Tyres and Brakes: - Check operation Test Brake operation by moving both levers forward as far as they will go. The wheels should now be locked. If the wheels move the brakes need adjusting. Adjust them as instructed in section 7.3 below.
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual Using a 4 mm hexagon key remove the two back-plate retaining screws and move the plate back so that its fixing screws fit the into the two rear holes on the wheelchair frame. Refit the screws making sure that the washer and spacer is correctly positioned.
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.
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 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.
Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 7.5 Replacing seat upholstery: - Replace if damaged or worn. 1) Using a screwdriver remove the eight retaining screws and washers (four each side of the upholstery). 2) Remove the two reinforcing strips from inside the loops on each side of the upholstery and fit these strips into the new upholstery.
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Tendercare Ltd Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual 2) Remove the lower mounting components using 13mm spanner and 5mm Hexagon Key. (See picture opposite). Make sure you take note of the position of the components as you remove them. 3) Remove the upper mounting bolt using 10mm spanner and 4mm Hexagon Key.
3) Always use recommended components and parts available from Tendercare Ltd. 4) Do not modify or repair the frame 9. Dimensions and Weights The dimensions are given as a guide only. Tendercare reserves the right to change the specification without notice. 350mm...
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