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IV. WARRANTY

A) WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Congratulations on your choice of the Rupiani WEELY Comfort  Wheelchair.

Rupiani assures that the mechanical components of this product when purchased 
new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the 
quality guarantee period date of purchase from Rupiani or a dealer, with a copy of the 
seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. 

- The quality guarantee period for the FRAME : 2 Years
- The quality guarantee period for the components: 1 Year
      (Components excluding easy-worn-out components)  

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to:
- Products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the spe-
cific consent of Rupiani or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Rupiani’s 
control, and such evaluation will be solely determined by Rupiani
- Normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions
- The product if it is improperly set up
- Serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced

Rupiani declines any responsibility for damages caused by negligence, accident, im-
proper operation, maintenance or storage products modified or opened without Ru-
piani expressed written consent (including, but not limited to modification through 
the use of unauthorized parts or attachments). 

The foregoing expressed warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties 
whatsoever, whether expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of mer-
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to repair or replace-
ment of the defective product pursuant to the terms contained herein. 

The application of any implied warranty shall not extend beyond the duration of the 
express warranty provided herein. 

Rupiani shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, or any  dis-
crepancy of the products shipped due to cause for which the insurance company, 
carrier, shipping company, other transportation organization and /or post office are 
liable.

3. VEHICLE

1) Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired vehicle seat 
2) Engage wheel locks
3) Raise up the armrest nearest to the vehicle
4) Pivot footplates and leg rests upwards to vertical position
5) Shift body weight into seat by placing one hand that is closest to the vehicle on 
top of the seat upholstery with another arm poised on the armrest  
6) Securely position yourself in the vehicle seat and fasten the seat belt  

STORING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR TRANSPORTATION :

Remove the following components:
1. Backrest
2. Headrest
3. Armrests
4. Cushions of the seat and backrests
5. Legrests

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CAUTION

 

DO NOT sit on the wheelchair when in a vehicle

Summary of Contents for FMW-1039

Page 1: ...ng to your feedback www peak care com au Phone 2688 4272 02 Equipment Care Peak by Australia in distributed exclusively is product This User Manual WEELY COMFORT WHEELCHAIR Model Reference n FMW 1044 44cm seat width FMW 1039 39cm seat width FMW 1049 49cm seat width In order to continually improve the quality of our products they are subject to modification without notice 74 avenue du 8 mai 1945 69...

Page 2: ...ng kerbs P 13 K Footrests P 14 TABLE OF CONTENT III Coping with everyday obstacles P 15 25 A Handling of wheelchairs P 15 18 1 A note to the users P 15 2 A note to wheelchair assistants P 15 3 Transferring to and from other seats P 16 17 A Independent transfer P 16 B Transferred by wheelchair assistant P 17 4 Positioning P 18 B Indoor P 19 22 1 Bedroom P 19 20 A Independent transfer P 19 B Transfe...

Page 3: ...omfort Wheelchair is used to provide mobility to persons in need of assistance Any other usage might result in personal injury or property damage B QUICK GUIDE TO THE WHEELCHAIR IN 5 STEPS STEP 1 ASSEMBLY Note Before the assembly engage the wheel locks properly The following components require installation before the first use 1 Backrest 2 Headrest 3 Armrests 4 Seat and backrest cushions 5 Footres...

Page 4: ...Keep your head clear of the backrest while dismantling it STEP 4 STEP 5 C SAFETY GUIDELINE 1 WEIGHT LIMITATION Weight limitation 308 lbs 140 kg 2 WHEEL LOCKS DO NOT stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks these are not brakes Use hand rims to stop the wheelchair DO NOT slow down wheelchair with wheel locks ALWAYS engage both wheel locks to prevent the wheelchair from tilting DO NOT operate on ro...

Page 5: ...and servicing by a qualified tech nician every SIX months Prior to use make sure all nuts and screws are tight Check all parts for damage or wear and replace Periodically check hand rims for signs of rough edges or peeling and to ensure they are securely attached to the central wheels prior to use Periodically check front and rear casters and central wheels to make sure they are clean and free of ...

Page 6: ...lls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Inspect for loose or missing hardware on frame and cross bars Inspect for bent frame or cross bars Check that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear Check that the wheel locks are easy to engage Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged Insp...

Page 7: ... been tested fire resistant to ensure maximum safety Small knob Recline the backrest Recline the chair NOTE Ensure that the seat is fully open and seat rails are fully seated into the side frame before sitting or transferring into the wheelchair C ARMREST Removable Adjustable in height and depth Side panels with cloth protection The cloth protection of side panel is made of Dartex and has been tes...

Page 8: ... that the quick release but ton is not pushed down Never dismantle the central wheels when a person is sitting in the wheelchair NOTE Always ensure that the handrims are securely attached to the rear wheels prior to use WARNING Thehandrimsmaybecomehotdue to friction which may cause injury to the user s Figure 6 F FRONT AND REAR CASTERS Bandage front casters of 6 15 5 cm Always ensure that casters ...

Page 9: ...chair Always ensure the footrest is locked in position before use Lever REMOVE Pivot footplates and legrests upwards to vertical position Pull up on the footrest release lever to unlock the footrest Rotate swing away footrest assembly outwards Lift the footrest assembly off the hinge pins I WHEEL LOCK The wheel locks allow a safe transfer of the user OPERATION Engage the lock Push lock handle back...

Page 10: ...ivot footplates and legrests upwards to vertical position Pivot footplates and legrests upwards to vertical position A INDEPENDENT TRANSFER The transfer can be performed independently provided the user has adequate mobility and upper body strength 3 TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER CHAIR Engage wheel locks III COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES A HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIR 1 NOTES TO WHEELCHAIR USER Use the handri...

Page 11: ...NSFERRED BY WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANT The transfer can also be performed with the help of a caregiver 1 The wheelchair should be maneuvered as close as possible to the transfer seat with the front casters pointing parallel to it the caregiver in front of you 2 Engage wheel locks 3 Pivot footplates and legrests upwards to vertical position 4 Raise up the armrest nearest to the fixed seat 5 The attendant...

Page 12: ... be performed with the help of a caregiver a c b d B INDOOR 1 BEDROOM A INDEPENDENT TRANSFER The transfer can be performed independently provided the user has ade quate mobility and upper body strength 1 The wheelchair should be maneuvered in parallel to the bed at the headrest end of the bed 2 Engage wheel locks 3 Pivot footplates and legrests upwards to vertical position 4 Raise up the armrest n...

Page 13: ...athtub 2 Engage wheel locks 3 Pivot footplates and leg rests upwards to vertical position 4 Raise up the armrest nearest to the bathtub 5 Shift body weight onto the edge of bath tub by placing one hand that is closest to the bathtub on bathtub edge with the other hand poised on the armrest 6 Lift up your legs into the bathtub and slowly sit in it 2 BATHROOM Thetransfercanbeperformedindependentlypr...

Page 14: ...s which may result in injury to the user and property damage C OUTDOOR Remind the occupant to lean back Make sure the occupant s feet and hands are clear of all wheels 1 KERBS To mount a kerb Figure A The attendant positions the wheelchair facing the kerb and presses the rear pedal tilts the wheelchair until the front wheels are on the kerb The attendant moves the wheelchair forward until the cent...

Page 15: ...ut not limited to modification through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments The foregoing expressed warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties whatsoever whether expressed or implied including the implied warranties of mer chantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to repair or replace ment of the defective product pursuant to the terms contained here...

Page 16: ...2 Wheel lock Manual Backrest Reclinable removable Chair Reclinable Armrest Removable adjustable height and depth Hangers Swing away removable Footrest plates Flip up adjustable height depth angle Legrests Adjustable height and angle Upholstery Dartex Frame Aluminium Product weight 38 kg B WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Surname First name Adress ZIP Code City Date of purchase Inordertoqualifyforguarantee dat...

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