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- Page 1 THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE THE RADCLIFFE SHADOW WHEELBASE & Shadow Classic USER / CARER HANDBOOK Version 6 I.M.22 December 2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Declaration of Conformity, Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices. If you have any queries or require further information please contact us. RADCLIFFE REHABILITATION SERVICES LTD 5 The Sidings, Top Station Road, Brackley, Northants, NN13 7UG. U.K. Telephone: +44 (0)1280 700256 Fax: +44 (0)1280 703428 E Mail: Enquiries@RadcliffeRehab.co.uk... -
Page 3: Wheelbase Chassis Number & Supply Information
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE CHASSIS NUMBER & SUPPLY INFORMATION Wheelbase CHASSIS NUMBER _____________________________________________________________________________ Date Supplied By Radcliffe _____________________________________________________________________________ TO BE COMPLETED BY THE WHEELCHAIR SERVICE : WHEELCHAIR CENTRE NAME _____________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT NAME _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEELCHAIR CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________________________________________________________ Client REFERENCE NUMBER _____________________________________________________________________________... -
Page 4: Take Care ! - Important Information
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook TAKE CARE ! - IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSPECTION RECORD LOG Tilt Mechanism • The gas struts should have been adjusted to the correct setting, for the combined Please use this Log Record to ensure that the recommended maintenance weight of the user and the seating system. -
Page 5: Introduction
This handbook relates to the wheelbase only. Please also refer to the seating manufac- turer’s handbook for information on the seat. Take immediate action on any repairs that are required. This handbook covers the Shadow 4 (Hub braked version) and Shadow Classic (Manual Radcliffe Shadow Wheelbase “Options” braked version). - Page 6 If any changes are made to these products that can affect safety, the person mak- ing the changes may be held responsible. Radcliffe Rehabilitation Services cannot be held liable for any changes or modification made to their products once they...
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Page 7: Wheelbase Parts Identification
Unwin House, The Horseshoe, Coat Road, Martock, Somerset TA12 6EY Telephone +44 (0)1935 827740, Fax: +44 (0) 1935 827760 The retrofit transport kit is available from Radcliffe Rehabilitation Services Ltd, 5 The Sid- ings, Top Station Road, Brackley, Northants NN13 7UG Telephone (01280) 700256. - Page 8 THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook CLASSIC WHEELBASE PARTS IDENTIFICATION 17.2 Four Point Webbing System If a 4 point webbing system is fitted in the vehicle, the following is the correct attach- ment points: • Loop the Front Webbing straps around both front castor post at the points indi- cated on the Wheelbase (Pic 1) •...
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Page 9: Tilt-In-Space Facility
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook TILT-IN-SPACE FACILITY • TRANSPORTATION Please note the wheelbase requires the weight of the seat and occupant, to move smoothly through the tilt positions. • This information refers to the Radcliffe Shadow4 Wheelbase. You should refer to the Ensure both of the brakes are on. - Page 10 THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook MANOEUVRING KERBS AND STEPS SEATING SYSTEM Your wheelbase has been supplied 16.1 To Go Up a Kerb • with the Seating System fitted. If it is Have the wheelbase facing the kerb. Swing away the anti-tippers, firmly hold the a requirement to have the seat re- push handles and place your foot on the silver tipping lever (see page 7 item 11).
- Page 11 THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook ADJUSTING TELESCOPIC PUSH HANDLES OPERATING AND APPLYING THE SHADOW CLASSIC BRAKES The push handles allow an extra 160 mm of height adjustment and can be folded down Your Shadow Classic wheelbase is fitted with SP500 attendant brakes as shown be- independently.
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Page 12: Unfolding The Wheelbase
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook ANTI TIPPERS UNFOLDING THE WHEELBASE Swing away anti-tippers are fitted to your wheelbase, when swung away you can use • the tipping lever to assist you should you need to raise the front wheels from the floor, Standing behind the wheelbase, make sure the brakes are on (pull the brake such as when negotiating a curb. -
Page 13: Folding The Wheelbase
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook FOLDING THE WHEELBASE ARMRESTS Please refer to your seating supplier's handbook regarding removal of the seat. Fitting of Radcliffe Standard Armrests Your Wheelchair Service is responsible for ensuring FOLDING THE WHEELBASE the armrests are set at the correct height. They should have fitted the locking collars and adjusted to the correct height. -
Page 14: Footrests
THE RADCLIFFE WHEELBASE User/Carer Handbook FOOTRESTS 10.3 Fitting of Swing Away Brackets If your seating system does not come equipped with foot- • rests, we offer a choice of swing-away, standard or heavy These brackets may be fitted to your wheelbase, allowing footrest duty footrests.