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Glide Rehabilitation Products are manufactured 

in Australia by Lendal Pty. Ltd. (ACN 009 033 694)

25 Ledgar Road, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021

Phone:  +61 8 9345 3400    Fax: +61 8 9345 1318

Email: [email protected]   Web: www.glide.com.au

ABN 60 157 412 811

A WHOLLY OWNED AUSTRALIAN COMPANY

READ THE OPERATOR &

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

APPLY BRAKES

WHEN

TRANSFERRING

PATIENTS

99516 OWNER MANUAL G1-G3  22/7/05  02:58 PM  Page 20

Summary of Contents for G1 Series

Page 1: ... USER MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FEATURES PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW MANUAL WHEELCHAIR Maximum recommended user weight 100kg 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... ARMREST 4 5 FOOTPLATES 5 6 FORKS AND CASTORS 6 7 BRAKES 7 8 WHEELS 8 9 OPENING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR 9 SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 10 CROSS BRACE 9 11 TYRES CASTOR TYRES 9 12 OPERATION OF THE WHEELCHAIR 12 13 TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 13 14 OPTIONS 14 15 SERVICING 15 16 WARRANTY 16 17 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...imum user weight for Heavy Duty G3 wheelchair With proper care and operation your G1 G3 chair will provide years of trouble free use Please take the time familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your chair by reading this owner user manual If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Rehabilitation Products or your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products...

Page 4: ...SECTION 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR MANUAL WHEELCHAIR 2 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...ter and then dry with a soft clean cloth The use of mild non abrasive pure soap is recommended Stubborn grime may require gentle scrubbing with a soft brush Warning Never use furniture polishes abrasive cleaners or steel wool Regular use of cleaners containing hydrocarbons or similar additives may cause damage to the vinyl and harden the surface Always replace broken upholstery screws immediately ...

Page 6: ...s may be supplied without button locks To install Replace armrest into front and rear arm sockets push button in and armrest down simultaneously Ensure armrest is secure and button has popped out Warning Never lift wheelchair by armrest as damage may occur 4 SECTION 4 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...ins and swing inwards for automatic locking To adjust footplates Remove hexagonal bolt Move up or down Line up the nearest hole for the desired height Replace hexagonal bolt and tighten 5 Warning The footrests are designed to support the weight of the leg only Never stand on footplates SECTION 5 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...g the castor bush Place circlip on castor pintle Slide bearing on pintle and locate in bearing housing Screw hex nut until there is 1mm of up and down pintle movement Place castor fork in position and tighten locknut Important Once tightened ensure 1mm of up and down movement and castor turns freely 6 SECTION 6 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...making adjustment to brakes Loosen locking screws using 5mm Allen key on brake clamp and adjust brake so when the lever is in the locked position the wheel is firmly held Re tighten locking screws using 5mm Allen key Check that when both brakes are applied the wheelchair will not roll If rolling occurs re adjust When brakes are in the off position the bars should not rub against the tyre 7 SECTION...

Page 10: ...eels quick release To remove large wheels quick release push button in and slide wheel out while button is still pushed in To install push button in and slide wheel in Wheels should be removed weekly and axles and sockets wiped clean with a soft cloth to avoid jamming in socket Smear axle with dri lube stick before replacing Warning Do not use wheelchair unless button is fully out when wheels are ...

Page 11: ... are fitted FOLDING AND OPENING THE WHEELCHAIR Opening Take a position at one side of the wheelchair and then tilt the wheelchair towards you until the wheels are off the ground on the opposite side Press down in the centre of the upholstery bar nearest you Folding Before folding flip footplates to the up position Grasp the seat upholstery front and rear approximately centre and lift upwards CROSS...

Page 12: ...he stability of the wheelchair can be improved greatly by leaning the body forward On downgrades the body should be in a straight position and the speed and direction of the wheelchair controlled by the push rims not brakes Under normal conditions clean dry surface with no side camber it is possible to climb slopes safely of up to 13 degrees Note G1 Maximum safe slope 13 degrees G3 Maximum safe sl...

Page 13: ...fting the wheelchair up over the kerb If you are an experienced user and have the physical strength the following method may be used Place the wheelchair in front of the kerb By moving the push rim quickly forward the castors will lift and the chair will surge forward enabling you to place the castors on top of the kerb Then by leaning forward ease the rear wheels up the kerb If footplate touches ...

Page 14: ...s a brake and the body leaning forwards to avoid tipping Static ability Reaching forward to the side or to the back of the wheelchair will affect the stability of the wheelchair Do not take risks especially when chair is not on a level plane Seat belt If there is a need for a lap type posture restraining belt to be fitted to the G1 G3 Wheelchair Chair we recommend that you contact your nearest age...

Page 15: ... while a person is in a wheelchair should be sourced from your health professional or local Department of Transport Where possible wheelchair occupants should be transferred into and use the proper vehicle seat and restraints as supplied by the automotive industry NOTE Ensure that your restraint system complies with AS2942 and you fully understand the manufacturer instructions on how your tie down...

Page 16: ...guards Anti tip bars Oxygen bottle carrier Brake extension Lambs wool covers I V poles Head rest extension Stump support Wide castors Solid castors Seat belt 14 OPTIONS Listed below are some of the common options available Options can be supplied in lieu of parts when ordering a new wheelchair or sold as a spare part at a later date 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 16 ...

Page 17: ... 6 Check brakes and adjust if necessary section 7 Ensure that all nuts and screws are tight Check rear wheels for loose spokes Spokes should be tightened by an experienced wheel builder Regular cleaning will restore your wheelchair to its original finish Every year We advise that your wheelchair be serviced by an approved dealer at least once a year This will ensure that your wheelchair is in a sa...

Page 18: ...ered intact and prepaid to a location authorised by Lendal Pty Ltd within the prescribed period of warranty This warranty does not extend to parts damaged by misuse neglect accident or improper installation nor those tampered with altered or serviced by an agency not authorised by Lendal Pty Ltd The foregoing in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory Lendal Pty Ltd s sole liab...

Page 19: ...ired when making a warranty claim Make sure all the relevant details are filled in at time of purchase Name Address City Purchased by e g Hospital Serial No Purchase Date Series Model No Size Dealers Name 17 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...r Road Balcatta Western Australia 6021 Phone 61 8 9345 3400 Fax 61 8 9345 1318 Email info glide com au Web www glide com au ABN 60 157 412 811 A WHOLLY OWNED AUSTRALIAN COMPANY READ THE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLY BRAKES WHEN TRANSFERRING PATIENTS 99516 OWNER MANUAL G1 G3 22 7 05 02 58 PM Page 20 ...

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