broda ComfortTilt 587, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Comfort-Tilt
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING ............................................................................................................ 3
ComfortTilt SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 3
SECTION 1 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & DETAILED WARNINGS .................. 5
1.1 Before First Use WARNING ............................................................ 6
1.2 Application WARNING ..................................................................... 6
1.3 Legal Restrictions WARNING .......................................................... 6
1.4
Position of Wheelchair “Danger of Falling” WARNING .................... 7
1.5
Position of Seat Tilt “Danger of Tipping” WARNING........................ 7
1.6
Wheelchair Placement “Danger of Tipping” WARNING................... 7
1.7
Locking Wheels “Danger of Falling” WARNING .............................. 7
1.8 Re-
Positioning of Patient “Danger of Pinching” WARNING ............. 8
1.9
Accidental Motion “Danger of Falling or Collision” WARNING ......... 8
1.10
Improper Restraint Use “Risk of Serious Injury” WARNING ............ 8
1.11 Improper Use WARNING ................................................................ 9
1.12 Cleaning WARNING ........................................................................ 9
1.13 Preventative Maintenance WARNING ............................................. 9
1.14 Patient Specific Instructions WARNING ........................................ 10
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMAION.......................... 13
2.1 Definitions ...................................................................................... 13
2.2 Technical Information .................................................................... 13
2.3 Shipping and Storage Specifications ............................................. 14
2.4 Labels .............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
SECTION 3 - CAREGIVER MANAGEMENT ...................................................... 15
SECTION 4 - WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................................ 16
4.1 Armrests ........................................................................................ 16
4.2 Wheel Locks .................................................................................. 17
4.3 Anti-Tippers ................................................................................... 17
4.4 Seat Tilt ......................................................................................... 19
4.5 Accessories ................................................................................... 20
4.6 Adjustable Headrest ...................................................................... 20
4.7 Seat Depth Adjustment .................................................................. 20
4.8 Seat Height Adjustment .................................................................. 21
4.9 Leg Rests ....................................................................................... 22
SECTION 5 - WHEELCHAIR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ............................ 25
5.1 Broda Chair Inspection/Maintenance Schedule* ........................... 25
5.2 Functional Testing ......................................................................... 26
5.3 Cables and Cable Handles ............................................................ 27
5.4 Rear Wheels .................................................................................. 28
5.5 Gas Cylinders ................................................................................ 29
APPENDIX 1 - BRODA WARRANTY ................................................................. 32