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Folding Transport Chair 

VA172/BLUE/RED/PINK/HAM

(Aluminium/Steel Range - SGLY00300119)

VA171/BLUE/RED/PINK/HAM 

(Steel Range - SGLY00400119) 

Assembly and Operating Instructions

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Page 1: ...BLUE RED PINK HAM Steel Range SGLY00400119 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 increase the text size for improved readability ...

Page 2: ...manual The helper should not place all of their weight on the handles by lifting their feet off the floor as this will place adverse strain on the handles If you cannot understand the instructions please contact Aidapt a Healthcare Professional or a Dealer before installing this equipment This model is intended for assistance pushing use only and not for wheeling by the person sitting in the Wheel...

Page 3: ...ould 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 sources of heat eg sunlight Please now refer to the section on Assembly and use ASSEMBLY 1 First remove all contents from the box 2 To open the chair push seat rails and press downwards until the chair is fully opened taking care to keep fingers...

Page 4: ...dle forward as in Fig 3a until it clicks and this will apply the brake BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The brakes may need to be adjusted periodically We would advise that this is done by competent person For normal adjustment see Fig 3c Nut A needs to be unscrewed and the sleeve moved either upwards or downwards as required to adjust the brakes Fig 3 Fig 3a Fig 3c ...

Page 5: ...ach 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 tip over 3 Reaching leaning sideways Move the chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach Rotate the front castors to a line in the direction you will be reaching Fully engage the wheel lo...

Page 6: ...the 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 wheelchair should not be lifted by the handles alone 5 2 Upward and Downward slopes fig 4 Always go straight up and down slopes to avoid the possibility of the wheelchair overturning Avoid steep slopes which ...

Page 7: ...iagram shows details of the wheelchair terminology used in this manual Back Rest Upholstery Push Handles Folding back Mechanism Carry Handles Adjustable Brake Tip Bar Foot Rest Adjustment Bolt Seat Canvas Seat Belt Leg Rest Release Lever ...

Page 8: ... required height and tightening the nut to secure the assembly The footplate supports can be swung away to the outside of the chair To carry out this procedure pull the release lever towards the front and swing the support to the outside of the chair If the support is to be removed lift it upwards To re fit and return to the original position reverse the above procedure 6 Castor and bearing The fr...

Page 9: ...sary Solid tyres should be replaced when they become loose on the rim or cracks appear which expose the mounting wire groove Check that the wheels run freely 5 Castors Check periodically that the bolt and nut securing the wheel to the castor fork is tight and allows a snug but free spinning fit If wheels are loose or wobble then consult service personnel 6 Brakes Regularly check for effective oper...

Page 10: ...Wheel Size mm Additional information DETAILS 245 590 10 3 12 115 480x406 203 Folding backrest Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd Lancots Lane Sutton Oak St Helens WA9 3EX Telephone 44 0 1744 745 020 Fax 44 0 1744 745 001 Web www aidapt com Email accounts aidapt co uk adaptations aidapt co uk sales aidapt co uk Manufacturers Agent Kingsmead Service Ltd 64 Totteridge Common London NW1 0ND Distributed by ...

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