Welcome
At Chunc, safety is paramount in the
product’s design, development and
manufacture. Misuse and adverse
environments can lead to potentially
hazardous situations that could result
in injury or even death. It is therefore
essential that the Chunc user manual and
this manual are read prior to performing
maintenance on a Chunc wheelbase/
wheelchair and kept for reference.
At Chunc we also believe in continuous
improvement. If you have any questions
or comments about our customer service,
product literature or products we would
be pleased to receive them. This manual
can be downloaded from www.chunc.
com
Maintenance Philosophy
Chunc wheelchairs and accessories are of
modular design and can be maintained
using basic tooling as detailed in section
‘tools’. If a fault has been identifi ed and
is beyond repair by adjusting the fi tting,
the part or parts must be replaced to
maintain the product warranty.
The fi tting or modifi cation of any Chunc
Component, whether repair, adjustment
or maintenance must be carried out by
Chunc approved engineers, health care
professionals or appointed NHS repairers.
Failure to comply with these instructions
may invalidate the warranty and
endanger the occupant and attendant.
If at any time you suspect a fault or
any of the equipment is damaged or
behaves erratically or you are uncertain
of the wheelchair’s performance it should
not be used until it has been checked by
your Chunc Representative or appointed
NHS repairer.
As required Maintenance
All maintenance, aside from that detailed
below is to be performed as required.
Scheduled Maintenance
Your Chunc product requires periodic
maintenance in order for it to function
correctly and safely. Before transferring
the user, an inspection should be made of
the wheelchair, ensuring all required parts
are fi xed securely in position, and in good
working order.
Occupant safety
• Never leave an occupied Chunc
wheelchair unattended.
• Never exceed the wheelchair’s
occupant weight limit, or maximum
load capacity, or use for any purpose
outside the manufacturers instructions.
Postural Management
• Chunc wheelchairs are Class 1 medical
devices and must not be used to seat
any person without prior consultation
of a qualifi ed health care professional.
• A qualifi ed health care professional
should be present when fi tting or
adjusting the Chunc wheelchair and
accessories to an occupant.
• The occupant’s seating posture and
the positioning of adjustable parts
and accessories should be monitored
closely and adjusted as directed by a
health care professional in accordance
with the instructions in this manual.
• Ensure harnesses are fi tted to the
manufacturer’s instructions and their
adjustment monitored closely.
• Any adjustments should be as directed
by a health care professional and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Cleaning
All Chunc upholstered parts must be
cleaned following the care label stitched
into the cover. They can be cleaned using
water and commercially available fabric
washing detergents and non-toxic soap
(neutral soap). The padding inside the
upholstery should not be cleaned with
any liquid; only lightly brush to refresh
the surface. Always ensure all mating
Velcro parts are pressed together prior
to washing. Exposed hooked Velcro can
cause damage to items in a wash cycle.
The armrests are covered with closed cell
foam. They can be wiped clean using a
damp cloth. We do not recommend the
use of detergents on these parts.
The wheelchair frame is constructed
from high quality engineering materials
including powder-coated aluminum,
nylon composite moldings and stainless
steel fasteners. It can be cleaned using
water and commercially available
household detergents and non-toxic
soap (neutral soap). Before cleaning the
wheelchair, all upholstery, including the
armrests should be removed. It may
be necessary to use a brush or cloth
to remove embedded dirt or remove
deposits from sheltered areas. Do not
pressure wash or direct hosed water at
bearings.
Safety note:
Failure to comply with
these washing instructions may result
in the reduction of performance of your
product. Over a prolonged period this
could constitute a safety hazard.
Extended life, re-use, recycling
and disposal.
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused. When the wheelchair’s life
can be prolonged no further, it can be
easily dismantled into its respective
material groups. Approximately 90% of
the wheel-chair by weight is recyclable.
Consider the environment when
disposing of your old product. Ensure it
is recycled where applicable by giving it
to a recycling organization at the end of
its life.
Product warranty and
disclaimer
UK, Europe, Rest of World (excluding USA)
The warranty period is 24 months, with
the exception of Chunc modifi cations
which are warranted for 12 months
from the date of delivery from the
manufacturers. Any defect found within
the warranty period will be corrected
without charge by the manufacturer.
However, the warranty is dependent
on the product having been used,
handled, stored, maintained, installed
and operated in accordance with sound
practice, including any instructions issued
by the manufacturer. Any misuse or
unauthorized alterations will invalidate
this warranty.
The manufacture is not responsible for
any modifi cations made by any third
party. Any individual who is to operate or
maintain this wheelchair must have read
the user and maintenance manual in its
entirety. In the event of any breach of
the Manufacturer’s warranty (whether by
reason of defective materials, production
faults or otherwise) the Manufacturer’s
liability shall be limited to the
replacement of the Products in question
or at the Manufacturer’s discretion,
repayment of the purchase price (where
this has been paid).
The Chunc range of products are
designed and manufactured to meet
the requirements of the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC for Class 1 medical
devices.
Specmat Limited holds the British
Standard Quality Approval to BS EN
ISO 9001:2000 for the design and
manufacture of medical devices.
All products FDA approved: site
registration number 3004709721.
Patents pending include EP 03251925,
Design Registration includes USD 475952,
EC 000080627. Granted Patent U.S.
6,994,364
Chunc is a trademark of Specmat Ltd, part
of the HR Smith Group of Companies. ©
Copyright Specmat Ltd 2011
All rights reserved. All technical
information is subject to alteration
without notice.
Additional Chunc User Guide & Combined Options Manual HRS 1160-1-11 C/N 5801 ISSUE 3 - 1/5/2012
THIS MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT
