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1. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR

Warning
To guarantee safe use, ensure your wheelchair is kept in good  
working condition.

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

1.2 Explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair
This I-GO wheelchair is a foldable model and is designed to be easy to transport. This  
is a medical equipment product and not a standard consumer product. We therefore  
recommend that you follow this manual to ensure proper use of your wheelchair.

2.1 General safety guidelines
Check your I-GO wheelchair regularly. Dangerous situations can occur when a part of 
your wheelchair is not functioning properly.

2.2 Warnings for safe use

I-GO disclaims any responsibility for any injury or property damage which occurs as a  
result of any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. When used correctly 
this I-GO wheelchair is a safe and stable product. However, incorrect use can result in 
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Warning

 

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Not following the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the 
wheelchair or injuries to the user.

 

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Avoid travelling on roads with the wheelchair. Use pavements where  
possible. 

 

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Do not take the wheelchair on wet and slippery surfaces or surfaces with 
little grip, or on rough terrain or sand.

 

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Do not use the wheelchair if any of the parts or elements of the wheelchair 
are not functioning correctly.

 

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This wheelchair is not suitable as a seat in a motor vehicle. 

 

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Leaning over the back of the wheelchair can result in tipping the  
wheelchair over.

Summary of Contents for Airrex LT Self-propelled

Page 1: ...PAGE 1 CareCo UK Ltd Hubert Road Brentwood Essex CM14 4JE by U S E R M A N U A L PRODUCT CODES SELF PROPELLED WC01061 TRANSIT WC02059 and ...

Page 2: ...formation on the safe use and maintenance of your I GO wheelchair Your I GO wheelchair requires frequent maintenance While much of this can be done yourself we recommend that you have your wheelchair inspected once per year by an expert Please note We are continuously improving the quality and reliability of our products and therefore reserve the right to amend this manual without proper notificat...

Page 3: ...wn stairs 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 4 1 Technical specifications 4 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair 4 3 Use of the footrest 4 4 Using the brake 4 5 Use of armrests 4 6 Use of the rear wheels 4 7 Tyres Information 4 8 Use of the folding backrest 4 9 Using accessories with your wheelchair 5 TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Tyres 6 2 Brakes 6 3 Cross frame 6 4 Re...

Page 4: ...14 11 1 1 Components of the wheelchair You should be aware of each of the elements and parts that make up your wheelchair before you continue reading this manual Please note Specifications and designs may be changed without prior notice Please Note that the Airrex LT Transit version features assistant brakes Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these befo...

Page 5: ...O disclaims any responsibility for any injury or property damage which occurs as a result of any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances When used correctly this I GO wheelchair is a safe and stable product However incorrect use can result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair Warning Not following the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the wheelchair or inju...

Page 6: ...tion 4 1 Technical specifications The footrests should have a minimum ground clearance of 7cm from the ground for suitable protection from obstructions Do not stand on the footrests This will cause the wheelchair to tip over and could cause injury to the user Figure 01 Engage the brakes and make sure the wheelchair is on a stable flat surface before transferring to or from the wheelchair Unauthori...

Page 7: ...lop a suitable technique If you have sufficient body strength we recommend the following technique for safe transfers To get out of the wheelchair Make sure the wheelchair is as close as possible to the place you want to transfer to Face the castors forward and engage the brakes Swing away the footrests and place your feet flat on the ground Shift your weight to the front of the wheelchair using t...

Page 8: ...chair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to the pavement as possible The user then leans backwards causing the wheelchair to tip backwards The attendant should make sure the front wheels are on the pavement before slowly lowering the wheelchair Warning Do not drive directly into curbs to get up on to a pavement Going down the pavement Move the wheelchair to the curb The user leans back an...

Page 9: ...bs the push handles and tips the wheelchair back until it is balanced The attendant at the front now holds the side frames of the wheelchair The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up until they are above the first step The attendant at the back rises to the first step Repeat this technique until at the top of the stairs Only lower the front castors to the ground when the attendant at th...

Page 10: ...g 12 kg Maximum user weight 40 45 cm 125 kg 50 cm 135 kg 40 45 cm 125 kg 50 cm 135 kg Total width 64 67 72 cm 60 63 68 cm 4 1 Technical specifications 4 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair Folding the wheelchair Fold away the footplates and remove the footrests Remove the seat pad and backrest pad Stand next to the wheelchair Place one hand at the front in the middle of the seat upholstery and ...

Page 11: ...nfold See image 01 Stand at the front of the wheelchair Push the seat tubes in place of the side frame Check that the seat tubes are on the side frame and that the seat upholstery is flat Replace the seat pad backrest pad and footrests Fold down the footplates Image 01 Image 02 Warning Ensure the extended backrest upholstery is attached to the seat upholstery before using the wheelchair ...

Page 12: ...t 90 degrees away to the outside of the wheelchair Pull the complete footrest upwards from the connecting points as shown in image 06 Image 05 Image 06 4 3 Use of the footrest Folding the footplate away Stand at the front of the wheelchair Hold the footplate as shown in image 03 Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest as shown in image 04 Image 03 Image 04 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MO...

Page 13: ...heard The click confirms that the footrest is locked into position Check that the footrest is placed correctly Adjusting the footrest height Remove the footrest from the wheelchair With the back of the footrest facing towards you loosen the screw image 07 with an Allen key Move the footrest tube up or down to the desired height Tighten the screw with an Allen key Ensure the footplate is in place a...

Page 14: ...as shown in image 09 4 5 Use of the armrests Adjusting the height of the armrests Push the knob located on the side of the wheelchair as shown in images 10 and 11 Move the armrest up or down to the desired height Release the knob to lock the armrest in place Check that the armrest is locked by moving it upwards and downwards There should be no movement Image 10 Image 11 Image 08 Image 09 4 INSTRUC...

Page 15: ...ar wheel The rear wheels of this I GO wheelchair are removed using the quick release system Tilt the wheelchair away from you Press the button in the centre of the wheel images 12 and 13 and pull the rear wheel towards you To replace the rear wheel follow the steps above in reverse order Ensure the wheels are locked in place before using the wheelchair Please note The rear wheels of the Airrex LT ...

Page 16: ...mage 14 The folding mechanism is now unlocked The backrest can be folded to reduce the height of the wheelchair Ensure the backrest is straight before getting back into the wheelchair Model wheelchair Airrex LT SF Airrex LT T Type wheelchair Self propel Transit Size tyres Front 7 x 1 PU 7 x 1 PU Size tyres Rear 24 x 1 PU 12 x 2 PU Image 14 Image 15 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS Follo...

Page 17: ...the storage bag press the closure against the Velcro fastener Image 16 To fold the wheelchair for transport in the car see chapter 4 2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair To remove the footrests see chapter 4 3 Use of the footrest To remove the rear wheels see chapter 4 6 Use of the rear wheels Warning Never sit in your wheelchair while it is being transported in a car Suggestion Fold the backres...

Page 18: ...osition and fastened securely Make sure the mechanism is working smoothly If the mechanism is stiff apply some oil at turning points with one or two drops of WD40 oil or Teflon Remove surplus oil and dirt Make sure the brakes do not contact the wheels when the wheelchair is moving 6 3 Cross frame The cross frame is the basis of your wheelchair Make sure it is in good condition at all times Check t...

Page 19: ...regularly Torn or worn upholstery will fail to support the maximum user weight and may lead to injury Check the textile coating for worn spots and holes Ensure the upholstery mounting grommets are aligned and secure 6 7 Cleaning Cleaning your wheelchair regularly will keep it in good working condition Clean the upholstery chassis and plastic components with mild soap and water regularly Do not use...

Page 20: ...ightly stuck Rear wheels and or castors may be adjusted improperly Make sure both rear wheels and castors are mounted in identical positions Check for wear on the bearings Castor forks may be adjusted improperly SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECT SOLUTION Your I GO wheelchair is built to be used immediately Continual use necessitates regular maintenance particularly when factory settings have been...

Page 21: ...ective The wheelchair s warranty is as follows Frame and durable parts One year limited warranty Warranty Exclusion The following non durable items are not covered by warranty Wheel Tyres Arm Pads Seat Cushion Any damage or defect of any nature occurring from the misuse abuse of the product improper operation or improper storage is not covered The warranty starts from the date of arrival of our pr...

Page 22: ...Every month Check the folding and unfolding mechanisms of the wheelchair Check the quick release mechanism on the rear wheels Check that the brakes are functioning correctly Every three months Check all bolts screws and nuts Tighten if necessary Check spokes for correct tension Check tyre tread for wear ...

Page 23: ...ding seams Arm rests for example fixation rigid arms Sealing wax coating chrome Seat Cushion Upholstery for example adjust straps control Connection material on all components Teflon treatment of all moving parts Checked by initials Inspection date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Service Schedule In practice the usage intensity varies greatly from person to person It may therefore be that in your case the wheel...

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