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Please include it with the product in the event of transfer to new users. Additional copies are available upon request. Unwin House • The Horseshoe • Coat Road • Martock • Somerset • TA12 6EY • UK Tel: +44 (0)1935 827740 • Fax: +44 (0)1935 827760 Email: sales@unwin-safety.co.uk...
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EASISIT BOOKLET CONTENTS A. Limitations of use B. General Guidance C. Before Using and Installing EasiSit D. Positioning Rail Mounted EasiSit E. Positioning a Bolted EasiSit F. Fitting the Armrest G. Securing the wheelchair H. Securing the passenger I. Converting to a seat J.
1. Unwin EasiSit is designed to secure both manual and powered wheelchairs weighing up to 85 kg and incorporates a passenger restraint. 2. In addition to the details given in these Instructions, users of Unwin EasiSit must refer to the wheelchair manufacturer’s ‘Instructions For Use in Transport’ for full details of tie-down attachment points on the wheelchair, plus any other specific instructions relating to use in transport.
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WTORS kit. 11. Installers of EasiSit should take note of any vehicle airbag position when planning the installation. Airbags can cause serious injury if a wheelchair-seated occupant is seated too close to an airbag position.
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2. Once located in the rail, rotate both plungers to coincide with the vertical slots in the anti- rattle cam, and slide EasiSit along the rail until both plungers drop and lock in. Rotate both plunger housing assemblies clockwise until resistance is felt [2]. EasiSit is now securely located and rattle free, ready for use.
(Fig 2 & 3) G. SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR 1. If EasiSit is set as a seat, lift the armrest(s), if fitted, into an upright position and fold the seat cushion (A). 2. Position the wheelchair at a convenient distance in...
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1. Simultaneously lift the red handle (D) on the seat back and raise the yellow foot pedal with your toe (C). 2. Release the wheelchair brakes and move the wheelchair away from the EasiSit. Reapply the brakes and remove the karabiner straps, allowing them to retract to their storage position and clipped over the front leg cross rail.
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J. EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Regularly inspect EasiSit for damage, wear or malfunction. If any problems are identified replace them immediately. 2. All webbing and components can be cleaned as necessary, but care should be taken to prevent contamination of the webbing with polish, oils and chemicals particularly acid, alkalis and fuels.
Unwin equipment when used with Unwin branded anchorages or as instructed. For further details on specific applications please contact the Sales Office. In other situations, using Unwin products, for which Unwin has not participated in a joint test program, a limited Unwin warranty will apply. L. WEARERS BELT INSTRUCTIONS USING THE SEAT BELT—...
M. INSPECTION CHECKLIST Depending on frequency of use it is recommended that the EasiSit be inspected at least once a month. SEAT Do the lockable seat fixtures operate as described in section B of this manual. Appearance/Condition of painted surfaces.
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