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3. USER INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 Going up and down ramps 

Inspect the ramp for slippery areas or uneven surfaces before attempting to travel on it.

Warning

Do not carry weight on the rear of the wheelchair when ascending a ramp. 
This changes the balance and increases the risk of tipping.

Make sure the footplates have a minimum ground clearance of 7cm to avoid catching 

the end of the slope.

3.4 Going up and down stairs

Two attendants are needed for a wheelchair user to climb stairs. The attendants should 

assess the total weight to be moved before carrying out this manoeuvre.

Going up the stairs 

Face the wheelchair away from the bottom of the stairs, with one attendant at the 

front and one attendant at the back. The attendant at the back grabs 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 the front has taken the last step.

Going downstairs 

Face the wheelchair forwards. The rear attendant tips the wheelchair until it is balanced. 

The front attendant supports the wheelchair by holding the side frames. Guide the 

wheelchair slowly down each step.

Warning

Always hold a part of the main frame of the wheelchair. Do not lift by the 

push handles, armrests or footrests.

Warning

Any adjustments made to the wheelchair can increase risk of injury or 

damage to the wheelchair. Adjustments made by the user are carried out at 

the user’s own risk.

Summary of Contents for Flyte90

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 CODE WC01060 BLU...

Page 2: ...ormation 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 i...

Page 3: ...rs 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 4 1 Technical specifications 4 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair 4 3 Use of the push handles 4 4 Use of the armrests 4 5 The backrest 4 6 Using the...

Page 4: ...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 pri...

Page 5: ...heck 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...

Page 6: ...e of the maximum weight capacity see section 4 1 Technical specifications The footrests should have a minimum ground clearance of 7cm from the ground for suitable protection from obstructions Do not s...

Page 7: ...op 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 th...

Page 8: ...hair 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 o...

Page 9: ...s 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 t...

Page 10: ...45 cm Seat depth 43 cm Seat height 49 cm Back height 45 cm 4 2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair Folding the wheelchair See image 01 to see the footrests in an unfolded position Fold the footrests...

Page 11: ...PAGE 8 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS Image 01 Image 05 Image 02 Image 03 Image 04 Image 06...

Page 12: ...nt of the wheelchair Press on the seat tubes image 07 to expand the wheelchair Make sure the wheelchair is folded correctly by standing in front of the wheelchair and pushing the seat tube as far as i...

Page 13: ...e armrests of the Flyte90 wheelchair fold backwards Image 11 shows the armrests in their normal position To fold the armrests push the black lever image 12 down as shown in image 13 You can now fold t...

Page 14: ...PAGE 11 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS Image 11 Image 15 Image 12 Image 13 Image 14...

Page 15: ...to the tubes of the push handles It is not adjustable and cannot be removed 4 6 Using the brake Using the brake is recommended when getting on off the wheelchair and when leaving the wheelchair parke...

Page 16: ...hed to the wheelchair Follow the below instructions to fold the leg rests away and remove them Pull push the black lever to the side as shown in image 22 The leg rests can now be pulled out image 23 P...

Page 17: ...s upwards Image 24 shows the wheelchair with the footplates in their normal position Fold the footplates by pushing them upwards as shown in image 25 Image 26 shows the footplates in their folded posi...

Page 18: ...designed to be extra firm The cross frame also provides additional rigidity to the chair as shown in image 28 4 10 The steppers The Flyte90 is equipped with two steppers as shown in image 29 These sh...

Page 19: ...elp the wheelchair to steer in the right direction If steering is difficult or the front wheels are vibrating you should check that the wheels are properly set and or adjusted Rear wheels The rear whe...

Page 20: ...s you to sit for extended periods in the wheelchair Image 33 The I GO Flyte90 wheelchair is easily transported by car The wheelchair folds to a total width of 30 35cm The swing away detachable footres...

Page 21: ...rims are present the brakes should be replaced Ensure all parts of the brake are in the correct position and fastened securely Make sure the mechanism is working smoothly If the mechanism is stiff app...

Page 22: ...oose or too tight If the nut is too loose the wheels will rotate but the ride will be uncomfortable If the nut is too tight the wheelchair will be difficult to steer When the nut is correctly in place...

Page 23: ...s caustic chemicals abrasive waxes or spray silicone Always dry the wheelchair after cleaning or whenever it gets wet 6 8 General maintenance instructions Every week Check tyre pressure Every month Ch...

Page 24: ...els 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 Castor fo...

Page 25: ...ctive 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...

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