End user information: users, attendants, therapists Intended use of the device The Dolphin/Barracuda manual light weight wheelchair is medical device indicated for use by those persons with limited motion abilities who are unable to stand, walk and/or seat independently. It dedicated for transportation and moving of such people in seating position.
The DOLPHIN wheelchair is allowed to be used as a vehicle seating option in moving vehicles (like f.e. buses, trains, metro etc.) when properly and securely immobilized. For detailed information please refer to the chapter “Transport recommendations”...
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Standard elements: 1. Push handle –height-adjustable, enabling attendant to manoeuvre the wheelchair. 2. Backrest – made of smooth incombustible material, enabling also easy upholstery cleaning. Barracuda itis angle adjustable to 3 different positions.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Put the footrests on the frme by sliding their ends in to holes at the top front corners of the frame. The footrests must be faced outwards at this point. When footrests ends are inserted in to dedicated holes, turn them towards front of the chair.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Rigid Footrests Elevable footrests Footrests are height adjustable. To adjust their length one should release lock lever (5), choose the height of the footrest and lock the lever. During using the wheelchair outdoor, the footrests must be placed on height of minimum 4-5cm from the floor.
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WARNING! Always ensure that the angle of both back tubes is adjusted to the same positions. 24” pneumatic rear wheels The wheels on “Dolphin” chair can additionally be easily removed and fitted in by pressing the quick-release button placed in the centre of the wheel (1).
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Main wheels position adjustment The wheel balance on “Dolphin” chair can be additionally adjusted by moving the wheel axle. In such case it is necessary to readjust also the position of the front, rotating castors.
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8” Seat depth adjustement It is also possible on the Dolphin/Barracuda wheelchair to adjust the seat depth to set it for individual users heights and leg lengths. WARNING! The correct seat depth should be always determined and set by professional therapist or wheelchair provider.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Brake position adjustment • Loosen the bolt (1) and slide the brake back or forth to find the right position • Retie the bolt to secure the brake in required position • If it is necessary to move brake further you should reposition the bolt (1) in to one of adjustment holes (2).
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Techniques to get on and off of the wheelchair Teaching the techniques of transferring the passenger must be hold under the exact supervision of qualified staff. Below we present only our recommendations. Transferring the passenger from the wheelchair to the bed The passenger should face the bed without regard on the fact if the other person helps or not.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Attendant and passenger turned to the obstacle with their backs Drive to the obstacle backwards so as the rear wheels will touch it incline the wheelchair backwards with use of the bar for inclining to come the...
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DOLPHIN wheelchair has successfully passed the crash tests and it conforms to ISO 7276-19:2007 standard. The DOLPHIN wheelchair is allowed to be used as a vehicle seating option in moving vehicles (like f.e. buses, trains, metro etc.) when properly & securely immobilized. It can be used as a vehicle seat when fitted in the face forward direction only.
DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk dedicated and prepared vehicles. WARNING! The DOLPHIN wheelchair can’t be fitted in the face rearward direction. There is a great risk of serious incident, injuries and property damage if above rules are not followed. The wheelchair must be immobilized with special restrains designed for this purpose. 4 restrains must be intertwined over the bottom front and bottom rear corners of the main frame, as shown on below pictures, attached to the vehicle’s floor and fully tightened.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Parts, which should be regularly inspected: Part name Control type Control frequency Tires Tire pressure (2,0-2,2 bar), condition of tread and tires. One At least once a week should take care, to keep the pressure in both tires on the same level.
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Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk The angles of 2 front castors Check displacement of the wheelchair are not adjusted to the same mass position. The wheelchair is Low air pressure in tires. Inflate tires(2,0-2,2 bar). hard to push...
Mobilex A/S Grønlandsvej 5 DK-8660 Skanderborg www.mobilex.dk Exchange of bearings of the front and rear wheels, exchange and repair of parts of the cross mechanism, repair of component parts of main frame. Authorized services For authorized repair you should contact the dealer, where product was purchased or directly manufacturer.
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9. Declaration of Conformity (CE declaration) The company Mobilex A/S, Grønlandsvej 5 , 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark declares that the medical devices: “Dolphin / Barracuda” Manual Light Weight Wheelchairs are designed and produced in accordance with the technical documentation which fully conforms to...
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