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Page 1: User Manual
Lightweight Manual Wheelchair Models: 1500 & 1530 USER MANUAL Please ensure this manual is read and understood before using the scooter. March 2012... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction Intended Use Technical Specification Feature Guide Safety Advice Opening and Folding Reaching and Stretching 6 & 7 Reclining and Tilting 7 & 8 General Use / Maintenance 8 - 10 Warranty... -
Page 3: Introduction
Intended Use The ROMA MEDICAL 1500 / 1530 wheelchair was designed to provide a lightweight means of mobility for users up to 110kgs (17st). The folding backrest and removable footrests make it easily transportable when not in use. -
Page 4: Feature Guide
Feature Guide ‘1500 Self Propel Wheelchair’ 1. Folding backrest for easy transport 2. Locking brakes 3. 60cm quick release pneumatic rear wheels 4. 20cm solid front castors 5. Swing in / out detachable footrests 6. Anti-tippers 7. Flip up and detachable armrests 8. -
Page 5: Safety Advice
Do not attempt to lift the wheelchair by the armrests or leg rests if they are of the removable type. • Do not replace or fit any other parts other than ROMA MEDICAL parts to your wheelchair. • Do not fix any restraints to the wheels of the wheelchair. -
Page 6: Opening And Folding
OPENING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR Opening the wheelchair Remove all outer packaging from the wheelchair. Gently pull the arms apart and the wheelchair should open. Push down on the sides of the seat to ensure that the chair is fully opened. Ensure the cross brace seat rails locate fully into the seat guides and the seat rails lie parallel with the frame tubes. -
Page 7: Reclining And Tilting
Leaning backwards Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the item you are trying to reach. Do not over reach. Do not lean over the backrest as this may cause the chair to tip or become unstable. DO NOT over reach backwards or sharply adjust your body position as this may cause instability. -
Page 8: General Use / Maintenance
Going down the kerb the same operation is applied as going up, lower the wheelchair slowly down the kerb with the chair tilted back. Ensure that when these actions are undertaken the attendant has sufficient bodyweight to hold the wheelchair and the user. If not please ensure that two attendants assist. - Page 9 General Wheelchair opens and closes smoothly Wheelchair runs straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) Brakes Brakes do not rub on the wheels when moving. Brakes are easy to apply. No loose linkages on the brake Cross braces Inspect for wear or bends.
- Page 10 Maintenance Whenever any part of your wheelchair is not functioning properly, a hazardous situation could result. Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of trouble free performance. Upholstery cleaning Use hand warm soapy water. Caution! Do not use paint remover, or solvents on the upholstery. Metal Parts Clean all metal parts with warm soapy water.
- Page 11 Adjustments Each wheelchair is supplied with a small toolkit which has the necessary tools to perform simple adjustments and maintenance. Parking Brake Note: Should the parking brake become ineffective, check the tyre is inflated as low tyre pressure can affect the function of the brake. Should the parking brake become ineffective, it can be adjusted by slackening the two allen bolts circled above.
- Page 12 Chair Functions Quick release rear wheels (1500 only) The rear wheels can be quickly removed without to tools for easier transportation. Ensure the brake is unlocked and simply press the black rubber button at the centre of the wheel and pull away from the frame.
- Page 13 Swing in / out footrest By depressing lever ‘A’ the footrest can either swing in under the front of the chair, outwards, or lifted away if being removed for transportation. Only remove footrests for transportation. The footrests can swing in / out for transferring.
- Page 14 Elevating Legrests for 1500 & 1530 Manual Wheelchairs The optional elevating legrest enables the wheelchair to be used by patients with limited leg flexability or if wearing plaster casts. The legrest fits as the standard swing in / out legrest.
- Page 15 Notes...
- Page 16 The Dealer from where the product was purchased is responsible for any warranty repairs. Roma Medical warrants that if a fault occurs within this period due to faulty workmanship or materials that the product will be repaired (or replaced at the Companys discretion) free of charge.
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