Description
The Roma Sport Rugby chairs are individually designed and hand-built as a
bespoke sport product enabling the user to participate in a sport in which
conventional wheelchairs are not capable of withstanding the dynamic /
physical impacts and stresses the sport demands. As such, the standard
requirements of manual wheelchairs are not fully applied to these products.
Due to the nature of the chairs and the unique requirements for each user,
the chairs are classified as ‘Custom Made Devices’ under the MDD and as
such are exempt from bearing the ‘CE’ mark normally associated with
Medical Devices. They do however have to comply with the Essential
Requirements of Annex I of the MDD.
Intended Use
Each wheelchair is intended to be used solely for the purpose of
participating in the sport of Wheelchair Rugby / Quad Rugby.
Due to the requirements of the sport, these products are not suitable or
intended for everyday use.
Upon receipt of your chair
- Always check that there is no obvious damaged caused during the
shipping process.
- Fit the wheels to your chair.
- Adjust your seat to give you your optimum seating position.
- Ensure that your backrest is correctly adjusted and gives you the maximum
support and comfort.
- If your chair is fitted with an adjustable footrest – make any adjustments.
- Tighten any lap, chest or foot straps that are fitted.
Care and Maintenance
Always ensure the frame is structurally sound and there are no visible cracks
present.
Make sure the main wheel axles are correctly adjusted and the wheels are
fully secured to the chair. (Quick release pin must be out)
Check there is no debris wrapped around castor axles or bearings and the
castor forks are secure – check for any excessive looseness in the castor
forks and that they rotate freely.
The tyres should be checked for correct pressures before each game.
Regularly inspect your seat and back upholsteries for any tears, rips or
degradation of the foams as this could lead to injury. Also check any straps.
