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ROUTINE CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE (continued)

6. Brakes

Regularly check for effective operation and there is no wear or signs of play.

7. General 

Always check before use that the wheelchair folds and unfolds correctly and that 
movement both backwards and forwards is in a straight line.

8. Servicing

We recommend your wheelchair is fully serviced every twelve months. For parts and service 
information please contact Best for Mobility Limited
(details on the back page).
Your Wheelchairs has been made from the finest materials and tested to BS EN 12183:1999 
for your complete piece of mind and the expected service life of your wheelchair is 5 
years+.

9. Recycling of your Wheelchair

Once the wheelchair has reached its expected service life you can contact Aidapt for 
disposal.

SPECIFICATIONS 

ITEM 

Length (folded) 
Width (folded) 
Width (unfolded) 
Height (folded) 
Height (unfolded) 
Net weight 
Net weight (without leg rests) 
Maximum Carrying Weight 
Seat size 
Wheel size & tyre 
Tyre type  
Additional information 

DETAILS 

22” (55.9 cm) 
9½” (24 cm) 
20” (51 cm) 
30” (76 cm) 
35” (89 cm) 
11.85 kg 
10.3 kg 
115 kg 
17” (43 cm) 
8” solid tyre 
Mag solid tyre  
Folding backrest 

Summary of Contents for VA170 Range

Page 1: ...Assembly and Operating Instructions This file is available to view and download as a PDF at www aidapt co uk Sight impaired customers can use a free PDF Reader such as adobe com reader to zoom in and...

Page 2: ...MMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe use of the wheelchair NOTE Do not assemble or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction manual The helper sh...

Page 3: ...EN 1021 2 2006 ISO 8191 2 1998 Care should be exercised near open flames or burning cigarettes v WARNING Surface areas of your Wheelchair can get hot when the wheelchair is exposed to external source...

Page 4: ...ake handle will click again which means the parking brake has been applied To release the brakes from either the 1 click or 2 click position then press the release handle BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The brakes m...

Page 5: ...h Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your seating position Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery as this could change your centre of gravity and may cause you to...

Page 6: ...he handles Move the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels touch the kerb and gently lower the front castors over the pavement Push the lift until the rear wheels have mounted the kerb The wheelchai...

Page 7: ...m shows details of the wheelchair terminology used in this manual Push Handles Folding Back Mechanism Fixed Armrest Pad Carry Handles Leg Rest Release Lever Foot Rest Adjustment Bolt Tip Bar Adjustabl...

Page 8: ...hen you are sitting in the wheelchair On no account should you stand on the footplates The heel loops or calf straps if fitted can be used to secure the position of the feet The footplate assemblies c...

Page 9: ...ould be routinely cleaned with a mild soap and water solution Never use paint remover or thinners on upholstery 2 Metal Parts Clean all metal parts with a wax compound such as car wash to maintain fin...

Page 10: ...ge Your Wheelchairs has been made from the finest materials and tested to BS EN 12183 1999 for your complete piece of mind and the expected service life of your wheelchair is 5 years 9 Recycling of yo...

Page 11: ...dapt co uk 1 The purchaser shall complete the registration form below and send it to Aidapt within 14 days of purchase of the product together with a copy of the sales invoice receipt 2 If any defect...

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