R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 16 March 2007 Revision B
Nyloc nuts
Nyloc type nuts should not be subjected to paint stoving temperatures, and should be replaced
along with other fasteners when the chair components are re assembled.
Transfer of wheelchair
When wheelchairs are recycled from one user to another, the second user should receive the same
level of specification, and protection, as when the wheelchair was first supplied new.
Information and Labelling
Labelling which is applied to the product is intended to raise the safety awareness of users, and
reduce the risk of misuse. Labels should not be removed.
If during a service check it is apparent that labels are damaged or missing, these should be
replaced. A missing label may be an indication of careless use; any other indications of this should
be checked and noted in the service report.
We also recommend that a service should include a check on the availability, and possible update,
where appropriate, of instructions for use. The most recent and current available data is on the
Internet at
A component strip down and repaint may require the removal of caution and information labels.
R Healthcare have reduced direct chair labelling to a minimum for practical reasons, but as a result
of our experiences of actual incidents in the field, we believe that some important permanent
caution labelling to particular features of a wheelchair is still necessary to remind users of
important safety aspects.
User Guides are available. These should be supplied with recycled chairs to reduce risk of user
injury through lack of knowledge or experience, the R Healthcare website
has updated user information which can be downloaded and used as a reference. R Healthcare
wheelchairs which have been reconditioned should still continue to be maintained and serviced
according to the routines outlined in this manual.
Push handle grips
Of particular significance from a safety aspect is the replacement of push handle grips. Important
information on the fitting of push handle grips is advised in section 11. of this manual.
Customised wheelchairs
As a general rule, a wheelchair which has been customised for the first user, by the removal of
safety components, such as anti tip stabilisers, Armrests, brakes or spoke guards etc, and is then
required for recycling, should be brought back to the original specification as when first supplied.
Any exception to this should be through clinical assessment by the rehabilitation team, to
determine an alternative build specification.
