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8 & 9 Series 

User Guide 

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October 2013 Revision E

 

 

 

8 & 9 Series WHEELCHAIRS 

 

8TRL / J  Adult/Junior Self Propelled (127Kg) 
9TRL / J  Adult/Junior Attendant Propelled (127Kg) 
SP100 

Adult Self Propelled (112Kg) 

AP100   Adult Attendant Propelled (112Kg) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          

 

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MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS 

GENERAL GUIDE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

 

Summary of Contents for 8TRJ

Page 1: ...WHEELCHAIRS 8TRL J Adult Junior Self Propelled 127Kg 9TRL J Adult Junior Attendant Propelled 127Kg SP100 Adult Self Propelled 112Kg AP100 Adult Attendant Propelled 112Kg User Guide and Information ww...

Page 2: ...e transportation costs Clinical Assessment teams have a responsibility to provide the wheelchair occupant and carer where applicable with a means of achieving effective mobility bearing in mind all th...

Page 3: ...15 1 10 Transportation P 16 1 11 Fire Precautions P 19 1 12 General Precautions Information P 20 1 13 Looking after your Wheelchair General care Maintenance P 21 1 14 Service Checklist P 22 1 15 Pres...

Page 4: ...proved distributor if they are having problem in using their wheelchair a simple adjustment or alternative build configuration may help to resolve the problem Remploy manual wheelchairs can be divided...

Page 5: ...e occupant should place a hand on each armrest bend slightly forward and place both feet well back and firmly on the ground then push upwards to assist the carer 1 3 SIDE TRANSFER When the wheelchair...

Page 6: ...thcare 8 9 Series User Guide Page 6 October 2013 Revision E Figure 1 Getting in out of the wheelchair Figure 2 Side Transfer F i g u r e 4 Attendant Control Figure 3 Maintain a firm grip on the push h...

Page 7: ...g back A combination of slope and camber is common in many areas Try the chair out on typical surface conditions nearby and practice manoeuvres likely to be encountered on a longer trip The pusher sho...

Page 8: ...a kerb finish position Fig 5 going down a kerb start position make sure that the front end of the chair is lowered slowly to the floor and that the castors are pointing to the rear castors with small...

Page 9: ...ravel and then pushing forward Note The chair must not be tipped forward or the occupant may fall out When stabilisers have been fitted this operation is more difficult to control and extra care shoul...

Page 10: ...ries User Guide Page 10 October 2013 Revision E Figure 7 Ensure that push handle locks are fully engaged before using Figure 8 Detachable push handles must be inserted correctly Figure 9 Going down up...

Page 11: ...t when deciding what outdoor route to take Manoeuvres which demand over exertion may create risk of injury to the user and should be avoided However if in temporary difficulty wheelchair users should...

Page 12: ...considered in all circumstances where the chair is used outdoors over a sloping surface or kerbs Belts normally secure the occupant by means of a quick release buckle in the centre In cases where the...

Page 13: ...cle but we advise that they should remain in position during a journey to provide occupant security and support during normal traffic movements of sideways cornering and speed changes Transportation c...

Page 14: ...mfort 1 2 3 Fig 11 Belt with twin webbing loops shown in the correct orientation Fig 12 WARNING DO NOT disassemble shorten cut or drill this retaining belt it could seriously compromise the belts inte...

Page 15: ...e above 10 degrees rearwards static stability as physical effort needed to manoeuvre and pull a wheelie can be excessive consequently increasing the risk of accidentally tipping over backwards Maximum...

Page 16: ...c tyres therefore self propelled chairs fitted with polyurethane tyres are also fitted with a high friction brake shoe grip When out at night ensure that both you and your wheelchair are visible consi...

Page 17: ...h it but also to remain safely secured during the journey With sideways folding wheelchairs the driver should pull the folded wheelchair into the vehicle into space behind driver or passenger seat see...

Page 18: ...traffic conditions such as cornering or coming to a halt and wheelchairs in vehicles should be prevented from moving by other means Dept of Transport approved designated wheelchair areas in low floor...

Page 19: ...allation of clamps or fittings 1 11 FIRE PRECAUTIONS DISABLED PERSONS ARE AT GREATER RISK THAN OTHERS IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH A WHEELCHAIR IS USED SHOULD INCORPORATE SAFETY PRE...

Page 20: ...rvicing Department and retained by the user as a reference Service checks should be carried out by the Authorised Distributor at the recommended interval specified on the Service Record Batch code and...

Page 21: ...eived from upholstery manufacturer The fabric used for wheelchair upholstery is easily cleaned in situ However as there are some substances which may affect the material careful attention to REGULAR c...

Page 22: ...be replaced Handrims Check security of fixing and damage to surface which could cause cut fingers Moving Parts Occasional lubrication of sliding parts and pivots We recommend the use of a none toxic l...

Page 23: ...a dry cloth this is to reduce the risk of corrosion Where wheelchairs are stored in the back of cars and similar transportation vehicles there are occasions especially in hotter climatic conditions s...

Page 24: ...WEIGHT INFORMATION REAR WHEEL INFORMATION WHEEL BASE CASTORS TRAILING OVERALL DIMENSIONS CASTOR INFORMATION ISO 7176 IMPACT STRENGTH DYNAMIC TESTS SEATING AREA DIMENSIONS OCCUPANT WEIGHT RANGE 50Kg TO...

Page 25: ...RMREST INFORMATION FOOTREST INFORMATION WEIGHT INFORMATION REAR WHEEL INFORMATION WHEEL BASE CASTORS TRAILING OVERALL DIMENSIONS CASTOR INFORMATION ISO 7176 IMPACT STRENGTH DYNAMIC TESTS SEATING AREA...

Page 26: ...RMREST INFORMATION FOOTREST INFORMATION WEIGHT INFORMATION REAR WHEEL INFORMATION WHEEL BASE CASTORS TRAILING OVERALL DIMENSIONS CASTOR INFORMATION ISO 7176 IMPACT STRENGTH DYNAMIC TESTS SEATING AREA...

Page 27: ...RMREST INFORMATION FOOTREST INFORMATION WEIGHT INFORMATION REAR WHEEL INFORMATION WHEEL BASE CASTORS TRAILING OVERALL DIMENSIONS CASTOR INFORMATION ISO 7176 IMPACT STRENGTH DYNAMIC TESTS SEATING AREA...

Page 28: ...R Healthcare 8 9 Series User Guide Page 28 October 2013 Revision E R HEALTHCARE GROUP Distributed by Other Approved Distributors User Guide Part No MAPML505...

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