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REHABILITATION PRODUCTS OWNER/USER MANUAL IMPORTANT For your safety and comfort read carefully and understand all of the features prior to using your new Glide Chair. Misuse may result in mechanical damage. Maximum Recommended User Weight 125kg...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION SECTION 2. STANDARD FEATURES SECTION 3. WARNINGS SECTION 4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION 5. OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR SECTION 6. OPTIONS SECTION 7. SPARE PARTS SECTION 8. WARRANTY...
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your manual chair by reading this owners manual. If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Rehabilitation Products or your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products dealer.
SECTION 2. STANDARD FEATURES The illustration below lists the standard features of the SPX Manual Chair. Fold Down Adjustable Height Backrest Adjustable Angle Backrest Single Piece Angle Adjustable Footplate Quick Release Axles 100mm(4”) Blade Type Castor Wheels 610mm(24”) High Pressure Rear Tyres...
Check for any uncharacteristic noises, vibration or any difficulty in its use. If a problem is found, notify your carer and Glide Rehabilitation Products agent for repair or advice on how to repair. Do not use your manual chair if your safety is at risk.
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WARNING! Rear Wheel Position Moving the rear wheels forward reduces the stability of the chair and makes it less stable. Caution should be taken when using the chair in this configuration as it may cause the chair to tip back and a fall may result. WARNING! When your chair is on a ramp or incline the centre of balance of your chair will change.
Check tension of seat upholstery. Re-tension if necessary. ANNUALLY It is advisable to have an annual inspection of the SPX Manual Chair performed by an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent. Their knowledge and experience enables them to identify and correct problems that might otherwise go undetected.
SECTION 5. OPERATING YOUR CHAIR Adjustable Height Backrest The backrest upholstery is incrementally adjustable in height. To adjust do the following: Note: All upholstery is secured by the use of Velcro Tabs Undo seat to backrest connecting flap by pulling up on Velcro flap at bottom of back upholstery.
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Fold Down Backrest Your chair is fitted with a fold down backrest. To fold down do the following: Remove seat cushion. Position chair so that back of chair is facing you. By using thumb depress button on back of backrest side hinge plates. With button depressed use forefinger to push lever outwards (wheel side) Backrest will now fold down onto the seat.
SECTION 7. AVAILABLE OPTIONS Spoke Guards Plastic Coated Push rims Anti Tip Wheels High Mounted Lever Action Brakes Removable Rear Push Handles Under Seat Carry Bag 5-Degree Bend in Backrest Bar Black Castor and Rear Wheel Components...
Glide SPX. All conditions and warranties that (but for this provision) would be implied in favour of, and all rights and remedies that (but for this...
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REHABILITATION PRODUCTS Glide Rehabilitation Products are manufactured in Australia by Lendal Pty. Ltd. (ACN 009 003 694) 25 Ledgar Rd Balcatta, Western Australia 6021 Australia Phone: +61 8 93453400 Fax: +61 8 93451384 Email: info@glide.com.au Web: www.glide.com.au...
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