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- Page 2 DB1XL 20, 22, 24 chair, and also for information with an accessory. Introduction The Greencare DB1 Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility for people who are unable to Preparing the wheelchair for use walk. This guide is for all users. The information...
- Page 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Greencare DB1 Serial number of this chair is as indicated. Wheelchair. An advanced stylish modular wheelchair, with build options for occupant and attendant control. When received, it will have been built Other important information can be found on...
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Page 4: Preparing The Wheelchair For Use
The Greencare frame is positively located in the open position. Press down on the seat rails and you will feel the frame going into the final open position. - Page 5 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE Closing the wheelchair For transit and storage, foot plates should be swivelled upright, or detached. The footplate has an inbuilt friction grip which retains the upright position when folded. Release the Velcro flap securing the back support to the underside of the seat.
- Page 6 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE Setting up Backrests When the occupant is reclined, weight distribution reduces the rearward stability of the wheelchair. As a build standard, rear wheels will be set in the Backrests are built according to occupant most stable position, usually with anti-tip measurements and assessed requirements.
- Page 7 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE Setting up the Footrests Lateral position, height and the angle of footrest support plates on the Greencare DB1 wheelchair are adjustable. This is set by means of three fixing screws on the underside of each unit. Each DB1 footrest has a choice of three alignment positions.
- Page 8 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE Setting up Brakes The Greencare brake unit is a toggle action, requiring operation of a handle on either side. Brakes should exert sufficient pressure on tyres to hold the chair on an 8-degree slope. This test is not a usage recommendation.
- Page 9 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE The range of wheel positions on the If needed for a special purpose, the armrest Greencare frame system require brake can be made detachable , which can help with settings to suit wheelchair configuration. the compactness of the wheelchair and also in side transfer (see page 11) Brakes are clamped in position on the frame.
- Page 10 It is usual to fit thoracic supports with a none Greencare side panels my be produced in a folding back. When a folding back is fitted the semi transparent grade of structural plastic,...
- Page 11 PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE It may however be found that after a few A Greencare tray maybe supplied as part of a complete wheelchair or retrospectivity should weeks use, another preference is established. the user require it. Unlike standard tables, a...
- Page 12 Greencare limits this build to chair seat width When assembled the strut should be checked up to 22 inches.The wheel on the driving side by hand to ensure full engagement without has two hand rims.
- Page 13 Preventive maintenance and consumable worn part replacement, through regular Greencare DB1 wheelchairs can be set up or checks by the service centre qualified staff, finely adjusted to suit user and carer needs.
- Page 14 It will be usual for the occupant to transfer in on the armrests to provide some body support and out of the wheelchair into another chair or whilst being lowered into the seat.Greencare supporting surface. The wheelchair should be have an available option of the forward...
- Page 15 When the wheelchair armrest is swivelled back or detached, it will allow sideways entry to the chair and vice versa, from another chair Armalight pads can be fitted to Greencare or car seat. Some physically active wheelchairs. These have an integrated...
- Page 16 Very heavy occupant wheelchairs because they heavy occupants should understand that carers reduce the effort to push. Greencare cannot put themselves at risk through unsafe recommend the availability of spare wheels for handling practice.
- Page 17 Tight space environments positions. This can be inboard for a compact turning or outboard to create more leg space Greencare build wheelchairs to an assessed between the frames. This feature will have specification, which includes environmental been built to accommodate accessed users access considerations.
- Page 18 The Greencare system allows the wheelchair to be tailored to Before taking a wheelchair outside, routine optimise this.
- Page 19 The rigidity of the Greencare locked frame system assists in achieving stability and maintaining control during this operation. Kerbs and Attendant control.
- Page 20 GETTING AROUND SAFELY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low seat to ground occupant propelled builds are available on DB1. These may have compact wheel features to reduce turning space and special builds for indoor use are also available. The rear wheel can be fitted in either the central, or maximum rearwards stability position.
- Page 21 Such guidance advice, test data and regulations do not convey actual feel of a wheelchair in the intended environment. With supervision present Greencare DB1 is a modular wheelchair for advice and possible fine tuning adjustment system. It can be originally built and trails are recommended.
- Page 22 This could cause discomfort leading to skin The Greencare cushion has internal support damage. foams that meet UK furniture regulatory requirements for fire retardency. The outer...
- Page 23 GETTING AROUND SAFELY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Use of Anti tippers Anti tippers are available for all Greencare DB1 models, both occupant and attendant carer controlled configurations. Attendant controlled wheelchairs should not need anti tippers when the chair is being pushed, but...
- Page 24 GETTING AROUND SAFELY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Use of Hand rims and Tyres Users with hand gripping difficulties may find larger comfortable section of the optional Greenrim, a practical feature which improves The fitting of polyurethane puncture free safety and confidence in use. Alternatively Greentyres eliminates punctures, and provides propelling wheel builds which reduce overall reassurance of the user and wheelchair not...
- Page 25 Loose fitting wheelchair attachments such as allocated spaces on public transport, such as trays should be removed from the wheelchair low floor buses. Greencare DB1 S with short unless there is an overriding risk assessed manoeuvrable frame and wheelbase is functional requirement.
- Page 26 TRANSPORTATION WITH OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE Transportation crash tested tie down restraints for both wheelchair and occupant are part of the actual road vehicle equipment. The transport provider should maintain them in a safe working condition. Db1 has labelled fixing points for wheelchair downs.
- Page 27 This form to be included, and retained, with service information. When all tick boxes arecompleted issue a second form as sheet 2 if required. User / Client Name ..........................Address..............................................................Greencare BTO Serial Number Service Issue Date MODEL DESCRIPTION and SIZE ......................OTHER FEATURES............................RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVAL...
- Page 28 TECHNICAL DATA MEASUREMENTS GREENCARE DB1 TECHNICAL DATA...
- Page 29 Seat Height from Ground Dimensions Table of possible seat to ground height dimensions on Db1 wheelchair builds. Measurements taken at the centre of seat upholstery under load tension. Castor mounting and rear wheel diameter options and settings as available from March 2011.
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Page 30: Warranty
Greencare has a policy of constant product improvement and reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. In some circumstances it will be necessary to... - Page 31 ISSUE 31-07-11...
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