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SECTION 2

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STANDARD FEATURES

The NipperGlide Wheelchair

1.  Backrest upholstery
2.  Handgrip
3.  Backrest upright

4.  Push rim
5.  Cross brace
6.  Brake
7.  Castor wheel

8. Arm pad
9. Seat upholstery

10.  Swingout
11.  Calf strap
12.  Foot stem
13.  Caster fork

Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair (Fig 1)

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Summary of Contents for NipperGlide

Page 1: ...PAGE 1 IMPORTANT For your safety and comfort read carefully and understand all of the features prior to using your new Glide Rehabilitation Products chair NipperGlide User Manual 2021 VERSION ...

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Page 3: ...res 5 Section 3 Upholstery 6 Section 4 Wheelchair parts 7 Section 5 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair 12 Section 6 Operating your wheelchair 13 Section 7 Transferring your wheelchair 16 Section 8 Spare parts 17 Section 9 Routine maintenance 18 Section 10 Warranty 19 ...

Page 4: ...G3 180kg recommended maximum 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...

Page 5: ...chair 1 Backrest upholstery 2 Handgrip 3 Backrest upright 4 Push rim 5 Cross brace 6 Brake 7 Castor wheel 8 Arm pad 9 Seat upholstery 10 Swingout 11 Calf strap 12 Foot stem 13 Caster fork Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair Fig 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 6: ...hich has been moistened in warm soapy water 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 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 broke...

Page 7: ...wards Note Wheelchairs 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 Never lift wheelchair by armrest as damage may occur Armrest Button Lock Arm cushion Front Armsocket Rear Armsocket ...

Page 8: ...the two locating pins 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 The footrests are designed to support the weight of the leg only Never stand on footplates PAGE 8 Hex Bolt Footstem Lever Footrest ...

Page 9: ...stor pintle through bearing housing 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 ...

Page 10: ... tyre to correct pressure before 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 n...

Page 11: ...on is the reverse procedure Large Wheels 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 Do not use wheelchair unless button i...

Page 12: ...de 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 the wheelchair Before folding flip footplates to the up position Grasp the seat upholstery front and rear approximately centre and lift upwards ...

Page 13: ...rect fitting procedures Interference with kerbs may occur when anti tip wheels are fitted Dynamic Stability Using the wheelchair in difficult situations such as steep downgrades upgrades side cambered pathways and obstacles may be hazardous The following methods should be used to avoid tipping When climbing a gradient the stability of the wheelchair can be improved greatly by leaning the body forw...

Page 14: ...t take risks especially when the chair is not on level plane When climbing a gradient lean the body forward On downgrades the body should be in a straight position When climbing a gradient lean the body forward after the front wheel has made it over the obstacle Then propell the back wheel over with your body wieght over the front wheel ...

Page 15: ... the kerb If footplate touches obstacle perform same operation but lift the front castor just before the obstacle is reached Descending from obstacles Descending from shallow obstacles can be dealt with by rolling forward and keeping the body in an upright position Higher obstacles can be dealt with by reversing Bring the two large wheels to the edge of the obstacle and slowing easing down using t...

Page 16: ...ort provided the appropriate tiedown brackets are fitted to the chair and a 4 point restraint system Unwin is used Where possible wheelchair occupants should be transferred into and use the proper vehicle seat and restraints However if your chair is to be transported in a vehicle your vehicle restraint system must comply with AS2942 1994 Do not use legrests or footplates as attachment points for y...

Page 17: ...ir or sold as a spare part at a later date Elevating leg rests Tray Crutch holder Quick release hubs Arm trough Desk arms Adjustable height arms Heel loops Pneumatic castors Thorn resistant tubes large wheel Spoke 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 ...

Page 18: ...s and cable connectors Coat with petroleum jelly Annually It is advisable to have an annual inspection of the Power Chair performed by an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent Their knowledge and experience enables them to identify and correct problems that might otherwise go undetected For any questions concerning procedures or service contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products A...

Page 19: ... will cover against defects in materials or workmanship Warranty does not cover against normal wear or damage Tyres and Tubes No Warranty Spare Parts All spare parts sold will have a 6 months warranty period from date of purchase This warranty does not extend to parts or electrical components damaged by misuse neglect accident or improper installation nor those tampered with altered or serviced by...

Page 20: ...dies that but for this provision would be conferred upon the purchaser or other persons against Lendal Pty Ltd arising under or as a result of the Trade Practices Act 1974 any other legislation or the general law are excluded and limited to the maximum extent possible and in cases where Lendal Pty Ltd s liability cannot be completely excluded but may be limited the liability of Lendal Pty Ltd is l...

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Page 22: ...PAGE 22 25 Ledgar Rd Balcatta Western Australia 6021 Phone 61 8 9345 3400 Web www glide com au Glide Products Pty Ltd ABN 28 645 050 255 ACN 645 050 255 ISO 9001 ACCREDITED ...

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