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Issue_A June 2012 4 Dash X
This symbol indicates hints and suggestions, which should help make operating the wheelchair
easier and point out any special functions.
THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU OF A RISK!
This symbol is used to give a warning or caution that is related to the safe use of the
wheelchair. Follow the instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.
This symbol indicates hints and suggestions that should not be carried out while operating the
wheelchair.
1. IMPORTANT SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
This symbol indicates the use of different tools and other adjustments or when service/maintenance
may be required. It should only be carried out by suitably trained or competent persons.
1.2. CARLESSNESS CAUSES FIRE
Fire safety applies particularly to wheelchair padded upholstery constructions
which meet stringent test requirements for fire retardancy. Wherever possible,
plastic materials generally in other areas such as tyres and trim features are
flame retardant where there is a risk to the occupant and the fire retardancy can
be achieved without affecting structural safety, or other clinical factors.
The label illustrated below is attached to the major items of padded and filled
upholstery on all R Healthcare wheelchairs. R Healthcare are continuously
looking at developments in upholstery materials suitable for wheelchairs with a
view to improving occupant comfort, and durability in use. The padded
upholstery used on R Healthcare chairs provides the best all round specification
for most environments.
The Standards referred to on the label attached to the wheelchair upholstery,
cover a range of materials and tests which include strength properties,
resilience and resistance to ignition and comply to ISO 7176-16 and furnishing
regulations SI 1324.
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
to SI 1324 furniture and fire regulations 1988
Outer covering is polymer coated fabric
there is no interliner
cushion combustion modified polyurethane
foam padded quilting is PVC foam
ALL MATERIALS TO APPROVED STANDARDS
1.1. WHEELCHAIR IDENTIFICATION
All wheelchairs are permanently labeled with information giving individual serial number, and batch date reference, together
with model details, and Max occupant weight. This label cannot be removed without destroying it, and should only be
removed from the chair during a full repaint. The information on the label is duplicated in the product guide.
Additional identification tags which assist with the traceability of wheelchairs in the field can be secured to R Healthcare
wheelchairs at the discretion of the NHS Area Technical Service Manager, or Approved Distributor, as appropriate.
R HEALTHCARE MADE IN THE
U.K.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
0870 609 0600
DO NOT REMOVE
ANY PERMANENT
LABELS
MODEL
WEEK NO.
I.D. NO.
SEAT SIZE REF.
mm x mm
MAX. OCC. WEIGHT
CHAIR WEIGHT KG
1.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS
• The wheelchair is manufactured to meet the requirements of BS EN 12183
1.4. MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERATIONS
Making any unauthorized parts may change the wheelchair structure and create an unsafe condition.
