PDG Mobility BENTLEY Owner'S Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 44

BENTLEY

Series

Bentley/ Bentley LT

MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR

Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual

DEALER

This manual must be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER

Before using this wheelchair read

this entire manual and save it for future

reference.

Attendant/Assistants:

Before assisting

the user of this wheelchair, read this

manual and save for future reference.

For more information regarding PDG

products, parts and service, please visit

www.pdgmobility.com

Rev: 2

Description: Bentley Series Manual

Date: 2019 July 8th

Document: 16058

Summary of Contents for BENTLEY

Page 1: ...efore using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save it for future reference Attendant Assistants Before assisting the user of this wheelchair read this manual and save for future reference Fo...

Page 2: ...type of product before attempting to use this equipment If you have any questions or comments about this manual the safety and reliability of your wheelchair and the service you receive by us or your...

Page 3: ...ARD FEATURES 13 8 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 14 8 1 Inspection 14 8 2 Out of the Box Assembly Instructions 14 9 STORAGE 15 10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 15 11 MAINTENANCE 17 11 1 Cleaning 17 11 2 Suggest...

Page 4: ...alf Strap Optional 36 14 17 Headrest Optional 36 14 18 Postural Support Devices or Lap Belts Optional 36 14 19 Oxygen O2 Tank Holder Optional 37 14 20 IV Intravenous Pole Mount Optional 37 14 21 Exten...

Page 5: ...NOTE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE An updated version of this owner s manual may be available at www PDGMobility com INDICATIONS FOR USE The Bentley M...

Page 6: ...if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelchair to tip DO...

Page 7: ...ractice and master these safe techniques in order to comfortably and safely navigate in your environment Use this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the following p...

Page 8: ...it alone 5 2 Tilting WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance WARNING Decreased stability may result from a seat position tilted past 0 neutral or horizontal Ensure that anti tippers are...

Page 9: ...The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and in one continuous downward movement the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb DO NOT return the front casters to the ground u...

Page 10: ...ld on a non detachable part of the framework lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one 1 foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1 3 The...

Page 11: ...Bending Forward Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning bending forward it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain...

Page 12: ...rrode from the inside b Avoid excess moisture for example do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower or store it outside c If your chair does get wet from cleaning or otherwise d...

Page 13: ...ub Frame Assembly 4 Gas Strut Assembly Yellow Spring 5 Removable Adjustable Height Armrest Single Post 6 Front Casters 7 Rear Wheels 8 Standard Hand Rims 9 Rear Axle Bolts Quick Release Axles 10 Wheel...

Page 14: ...ssembly into the back of the seat frame and replace bolts and fasten securely see section 14 3 To attach tilt actuator cable to the back post trigger follow instructions in section 14 14 2 Front Riggi...

Page 15: ...chair 9 STORAGE Store the repackaged PDG Wheelchair in a dry area away from sunlight and sources of heat Do not place other objects on top of the repackaged wheelchair 10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST E...

Page 16: ...ELS No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun Quick release axles lock properly and lubricate FRONT CASTER Inspect wheel fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster caster sho...

Page 17: ...e and cause bodily harm 5 If tires are pneumatic recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire 6 The rear wheels and casters should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and s...

Page 18: ...t prior to sending a wheelchair for repairs For safe and secure shipping the wheelchair must be boxed or fastened to a pallet to ensure it does not become damaged during shipping Service agent will pr...

Page 19: ...rossbar at the rear of the lower frame Figure 14 1 Upgraded Base and Seat Frame 300 lbs Weight Capacity with addition of a secondary Gas Strut Available for Seat Widths up to 22 Figure 14 2 Heavy Duty...

Page 20: ...eat to floor height is measured from the top of the seat pan to the floor It can be adjusted from 13 to 20 depending on front caster and rear wheel combinations The frame consists of 3 main components...

Page 21: ...ed up insert the lower seat height bolt on each side of the frame This will help with the alignment of the frames Then refit the upper seat height bolt 5 Fit and tighten nuts Torque nuts to 25ft lbs 6...

Page 22: ...tton pops out of the desired armrest height adjustment hole Removing Armrests Release the armrest assembly by depressing the release lever on the front of the armrest just above the seat pan while pul...

Page 23: ...screws are stripped replace immediately 14 6 Front Rigging WARNINGS After adjustments always ensure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair NOTE Ensure that the fro...

Page 24: ...nd 70 Installation a Orient the footrest at approximately 45 outboard of the wheelchair as shown in figure 14 13 b Insert footrest mounting pin into the mounting tube of the hanger c Rotate the footre...

Page 25: ...R Installation and Removal a The installation and removal of the Elevating Legrest is similar to the Swing Away Front Rigging Refer to the instruction for the Swing Away front rigging Footrest Height...

Page 26: ...gle Front Rigging Optional Installation and Removal of this option is the same as the Easy out Plug in 70 Front Rigging To adjust the Knee Angle Front Rigging a Remove the plastic cover on the side by...

Page 27: ...w the depth and the angle of the footplate to be adjusted These angle adjustable footplates also offer flip up functionality To flip up the footplate simply pull upwards on the inboard end of the foot...

Page 28: ...red holes 3 Reinstall and tighten the nuts and bolts 14 8 Backrest Adjustments and Options WARNING After making adjustments always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelcha...

Page 29: ...evis pins are disengaged push the pushbar forward to fold down the backrest WARNING Ensure clevis and cotter pins are properly engaged before use 14 9 Rear Wheels 14 9 1 Removing Installing the Rear W...

Page 30: ...hed back and forth the nut on the axle needs to be adjusted If the axle does not lock 1 Using a 7 16 open end wrench securely hold the detent ball end of the axle See Figure 14 30 2 Use the open wide...

Page 31: ...our wheelchair is provided with anti tippers designed to prevent the chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions WARNING Do NOT operate wheelchair without anti tippers installed Anti ti...

Page 32: ...ls and prevent any undesirable movement of the wheelchair 1 To engage the push to lock wheel lock see Figure 14 35 push the lever forward away from the wheel until it locks into place 2 To engage the...

Page 33: ...ack Device 14 13 Seat Tilt WARNING After making adjustments always make sure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair 14 13 1 Adjusting Seat Tilt Operating Instructio...

Page 34: ...ttendant has to use force to push the Seat Assembly in to tilt when activating the tilt mechanism the gas strut attachment should be moved up See Figure 10 40 1 Determine whether you wish to move the...

Page 35: ...showing above the nut Check tilt function and if acceptable tighten locknut and refit rubber sleeve 2 If the chair tilts without pulling the trigger the cable is too tight and needs to be loosened Rev...

Page 36: ...he desired length of strap to correctly position the feet on the footrest WARNING improper positioning of feet may result in accident or injury Please consult your dealer for proper strap adjustment 1...

Page 37: ...There are devices that help to keep you from sliding down in the seat of your wheelchair such as a pelvic wedge Consult with your health care advisor to find out if you need to use such a device in c...

Page 38: ...evaluate the seating part of wheelchair user occupant protection systems for wheelchairs that may be used as a seat in motor vehicles as well as create compatibility with Wheelchair Tie down and Occup...

Page 39: ...wheelchair rider must be in a forward facing position The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode for a 48 mph frontal impact test 2 The rider and all carried items must not we...

Page 40: ...seating 9 In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants wheelchair mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment should be removed and secured separately 10 Sudden stop...

Page 41: ...mm 665 mm Seat surface height at front edge 435 mm 440 mm Folded height 1070 mm 1070 mm Backrest angle 7 20 Total mass 33 2 kg 33 2 kg Backrest height 490 mm 490 mm Mass of heaviest part n a n a Footr...

Page 42: ...e please write directly to PDG at the address on the back cover page provide dealer s name address and date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the seri...

Page 43: ...PAGE 43 Class 1 Medical Rev 2...

Page 44: ...PAGE 44 Class 1 Medical Rev 2 PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC 103 318 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver BC V5X 4N6 Ph 604 323 9220 Fax 604 323 9097 E mail info pdgmobility com www pdgmobility com...

Search results

Summary of Contents for BENTLEY

Reviews:

Related manuals for BENTLEY

Brands by name

Popular brands

PDG Mobility BENTLEY, Owner'S Operation And Maintenance Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for BENTLEY

Reviews:

Related manuals for BENTLEY

Brands by name

Popular brands