Maclaren Major Elite, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
• The Major Elite is a lightweight folding transport chair
developed for journeys of short duration for children
up to 50 kg/110 lbs who are without significant
postural instability and need minimal support.
• Expert medical advice regarding the suitability of this
product must be sought before use.
• To adapt the Major Elite transport chair for the
smaller child, a pair of Lateral Inserts is available.
Seek advice from the Supplier or Wheelchair Centre.
• A responsible adult attendant of adequate strength
must propel and supervise the transport chair
during use.
• The lightweight folding construction enables easy
storage. When folded, the transport chair can easily
be lifted into a car boot, either diagonally or across
the width.
IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR
1A Upper brace
1B Locking clips
1C Lower braces
1D Footrest
1E Storage clip
1F Harness
1G Parking device
SAFETY NOTES
Please read this instruction booklet fully prior to use and
keep for future reference.
• Expert medical advice regarding the suitability of this
product must be sought before use.
• The attendant should be familiar with the operation
of the transport chair – if in doubt, stop and read this
instruction booklet. Your Local Wheelchair Centre will
be able to provide advice regarding the correct and
safe use of this transport chair.
• Take note of how the child wishes to move or be
moved. Co-operation between attendant and child
will reduce the risk of injury occurring during lifting
and manoeuvring operations.
• Do not allow the child to climb unassisted into the
transport chair.
• Do not overload this transport chair with additional
children or goods. Bags and other items must not be
hung from the handles.
• Before setting off, ensure the child is comfortable and
that clothes and rugs etc. are tucked in, so they do
not catch in the wheels.
• Ensure the waist strap and shoulder harness are
correctly adjusted and fitted. The attendant must
know how to fit, adjust and release the buckles
and clips.
• Do not stand on the footrest.
• Hold on to your transport chair when close to moving
road vehicles or trains. Even with the parking device
on, the draught from the vehicle may move the
transport chair.
• Always apply the parking device when the transport
chair is stationary.
• Exercise caution when mounting or dismounting
kerbs/curbs.
• Remove the child and fold the transport chair when
ascending or descending escalators.
• Never tip the transport chair forward at a kerb.
• Do not attempt to take the transport chair up or
down a flight of steps, unless you and your helper are
sure you have control of the transport chair, and can
take the weight of its occupant.
• The Major Elite must not be used as a seat for a child
whilst travelling in a motor vehicle or bus.
• Never leave the child unattended in the transport
chair, even for the shortest time.
• The attendant should take precautions against fire
risks. In buildings, check the location of fire exits and
ensure procedures are understood.
• Do not let children play with or hang on the transport
chair.
• Do not use your transport chair in a manner for which
it is not designed.
• Ensure children are clear of moving parts before
making adjustments.
• Care must be taken to avoid trapping fingers when
opening and folding the transport chair.
• Maclaren cannot accept responsibility for the use of
accessories other than those supplied by Maclaren.
Any damage caused by the use of accessories not
supplied by Maclaren will not be covered by the
terms of our warranty.
PREPARATION FOR USE
OPENING THE TRANSPORT CHAIR
2 Release the storage clip and open out the transport
chair.
Care must be taken to avoid trapping fingers when
opening the transport chair.
3 Push both upper and lower braces fully down and
ensure the locking clips are engaged.
FITTING THE FOOTREST
4 Choose the height position most comfortable for
the child. Clip the footrest to the support pins in
either the low, mid or high position and apply
upward pressure to the footrest to ensure both
clips are fully engaged.
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