Contents TITLE Page Safety Notes 3 – 9 Operating Instructions Using your Wheelchair Basic Technical Data Occupied transport in a suitably modified vehicle Details of attachment points Key points relating to transportation Care & Maintenance...
At all times when operating the wheelchair, be aware of the danger of injury to yourself, the occupant, or any other person, especially when going through narrow areas such as doorways. Activate and your dealer cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury as a result of incorrect operation of your wheelchair.
Operating Instructions FOLDING OF THE CORGI SPRINT To fold or unfold the Corgi Sprint the seat is removed The seat is removed by releasing the lever as shown The Seat unit will then tilt backwards and can be lifted off the seat interface...
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Removing the rear wheels. The rear wheels are removed by pressing the button in the centre of the wheel as shown in the picture. When replacing the wheel you should clip it on and give it a shake to make sure that catch has engaged Locking the front castors The front castors can be fixed so that they are in line with the rear wheels for a straight direction of...
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BACKREST RECLINE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the back of the seat, the two catches can be pushed together, towards the centre and the back reclined into the required position. Please ensure that the catches are fully engaged before setting off. You should also check with your therapist about the use of the recline function.
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OPERATING THE BRAKES When parking the wheelchair, the brakes should be applied. This is done by pushing the brake lever down to lock it against the wheel as shown. ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE To raise or lower the handle at the back of the wheelchair the buttons on the adjustment knuckles should both be pressed in.
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ADJUSTING THE HIP GUIDE The hip guide can be adjusted for height by releasing the hand wheel as shown. INCREASING WIDTH OF HIP GUIDE To increase or decrease the seat width, the hip guides can be pulled outwards. This is achieved by using a hand wheel which grips the main attaching bar of the hip guide to the base of the seat.
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TO REPOSITION THE FOOTREST There is also a facility to reposition the entire footrest away from, or in towards the wheelchair. This is achieved by using the screw fitting on the side of the chair at the very front, which holds the bar attaching the footrest to the base.
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HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The headrest can be lowered or raised by using the screw fitting on the silver block at the top of the chair back. When loosened the main bar can be moved and the screw re-tightened. Ensure the screw is fully tightened before the child uses the headrest. HEADREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the positioning of the headrest in relation to the child’s head, there is a small handle which can be unscrewed and the headrest can be moved up or down on the arm, to suit the child’s...
See instructions for tilting the backrest on page 4. The Corgi Sprint wheelchair is designed to grow with your child. This means that the wheelchair will be used over a number of years. The seat position and the postural accessories will need to be checked regularly by your therapist.
Basic Technical Data Seat width 260 -320 280-350 330-400 Seat depth 190-360 290-430 300-440 Backrest width Later support width (inside) 220-320 270-350 310-380 Seat to footplate 300-420 300-420 330-450 Overall width Handle height 980-1040 980-1040 980-1040 Seat height to floor Recline range (degrees) Tilt max.
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Occupied transport of a Corgi Sprint in a suitably modified vehicle SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE TRACK SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE FLOOR The Corgi Wheelchair must be secured to the vehicle floor using a 4-point webbing restraint system. The Hook or Karabiner version should be used.
Details of attachment points The Front Restraints are attached as shown on the picture on the right The Rear Restraints are attached to the bracket as shown below. Or the more recent models have a tiedown bracket as below.
Key points relating to transportation 1. The wheelchair must face forwards in the vehicle – in the direction of travel. 2. The wheelchair must be restrained with a 4-point tie-down. No other restraint system must be used. 3. The occupant must be restrained by a 3-point passenger restraint. 4.
CARE & MAINTENANCE Your wheelchair has been designed and produced to a high standard. With correct use and maintenance it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Please read the following instructions: Regularly inspect the tilt mechanism and all screw fittings and lever handles to ensure that they are in good working order.
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