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Tendercare Ltd 

Tilt and Fold Wheelbase Workshop Manual 

Document No. Tilt & Fold Wheelbase workshop 
manual v 2 
Authority.         Quality Controller 
Authorised by 

  

J Adams

 

 

Page 

 

4 of 16

 

 
 

September 2010 

 

 

1. Your Tilt & Fold Wheelbase Manual 

 

The purpose of this manual is to help you get the best from your wheelbase.  It does this by 
telling you how to complete those maintenance tasks that can be carried out by a competent 
person.  The manual also tells you when you should contact the manufacturer who is: -

 

 

Tendercare Ltd 

PO Box 3091, Littlehampton, BN16 2WF 

Tel (01903) 726161  Fax (01903) 734083 

Email[email protected] 

www.tendercareltd.com 

 

2. Transit Packaging 

 

Warning the transit carton is heavy, moving and unpacking must be done with care. 
Observe all lifting and handling regulations. 
 

1)

 

The wheelbase is supplied in a cardboard carton of approximate size and weight 800 mm 
wide x 350 mm deep x 870 mm high. Weight of carton 28 kg 

 
2)

 

Stand the Carton upright making sure it is supported and cannot fall over.  Open the 
carton and remove any packages or packing, which could obstruct the removal of the 
frame. 

 
3)

 

When you have checked you have all the items listed below you should dispose of the 
packaging at your local recycling centre. 

 

 

Item 

Component 

Number 

Yes 

No 

1.

 

  Tilt and Fold wheelbase 

 

 

2.

 

  Push handles 

 

 

3.

 

  Thumb Screws 

(for push handles)

 

 

 

4.

 

  User Manual 

 

 

Accessories if ordered with Wheelbase 

 

 

 

5.

 

  Footrests 

 

 

6.

 

  Armrests 

 

 

7.

 

  Self Propelling wheels & fixing kit 

 

 

8.

 

  Backrest Upholstery 

 

 

9.

 

  Play Tray 

 

 

10.

 

  Padded Pelvic Strap 

 

 

 
Check all items for damage to paintwork, alignment, welds etc. 
 

If any items are damaged or missing please contact Tendercare, 

Preferably by fax 01903-734083 within 36 hours of delivery. 

 

Summary of Contents for TILT and FOLD

Page 1: ...y Quality Controller Authorised by J Adams September 2010 W WO OR RK KS SH HO OP P M MA AN NU UA AL L T TI IL LT T a an nd d F FO OL LD D W WH HE EE EL LB BA AS SE E IMPORTANT Please read these instru...

Page 2: ...r Authorised by J Adams Page 2 of 16 September 2010 TENDERCARE TILT FOLD WHEELBASE With TENDERCARE SEATING INTERFACE Tilt in Space Operating Lever Adjustable Height Push handles Interface Backrest Sta...

Page 3: ...Settings 5 4 Preparing for Use 5 4 1 Unfolding and folding the Wheelbase 5 4 2 Fitting and removing footrests 7 4 3 Tilt in Space Mechanism 8 4 4 Tyres and Brakes 8 5 Cleaning 8 6 Maintenance 9 6 1 R...

Page 4: ...nd handling regulations 1 The wheelbase is supplied in a cardboard carton of approximate size and weight 800 mm wide x 350 mm deep x 870 mm high Weight of carton 28 kg 2 Stand the Carton upright makin...

Page 5: ...Preparing for use The wheelbase is supplied ready for use The following pre delivery procedures should be carried to check that the wheelbase has not suffered damage during transit and that all featur...

Page 6: ...the push handles so they are pointing forwards and refit the thumbscrews Take care not to get the screws cross threaded when refitting them 4 1 3 Unfolding the wheelbase Check operation of folding me...

Page 7: ...Adjust the height of the footrest by loosening the nut on the support tube using a 10 mm spanner Move the footrest to the desired height then retighten the clamp nut See picture opposite The angle of...

Page 8: ...nd behind the wheelbase Holding both push handles squeeze the operating lever see photo opposite and lift evenly on both handles Release the lever when the seat is at the desired angle Important Alway...

Page 9: ...ly 5 Clean frame when necessary we suggest at least once a week 6 2 Recommended maintenance procedure 6 monthly Someone who is a competent tradesman or repairer should only carry out this work If a ma...

Page 10: ...m the old wheel onto the axle of the new wheel Insert axle into the wheelbase mounting hole then fit a new 12mm friction washer onto the axle Apply LOCTITE thread locking compound grade 241 to the axl...

Page 11: ...attempt to dismantle or repair them They must always be replaced as a complete unit Important When removing or replacing the gas struts take care not to accidentally operate the release lever in orde...

Page 12: ...4mm Hexagon Key Make sure you take note of the position of the components as you remove them Remove the gas strut from the wheelbase 5 Loosen the locknut holding the operating catch assembly to the sh...

Page 13: ...ver on the end of the gas strut and the operating pin that extends from the gas strut It is important to make sure the operating lever is just touching the gas strut pin but not depressing it 5 Adjust...

Page 14: ...xing screws and tighten 7 6 Replacing backrest upholstery Note Only applies when backrest upholstery is supplied as an optional extra 1 Partially fold the wheelbase seat to take the pressure off the u...

Page 15: ...gth folded ex Footrests 900 900 Width folded 360 360 Height folded 735 735 Seat rail width 380 430 Seat rail depth 410 430 Backrest height above seat rail 560 560 Standard armrest height above seat ra...

Page 16: ...ly inc Bushes Spindles 1 TTF012 11 Parallel Bars Pantograph 2 TTF013 12 Hinge Bolts Washers Back Rest 2 TTF014 13 Brake Assembly L H 1 TTF018 14 Brake Assembly R H 1 TTF019 15 Castors Front 200NP 2 TT...

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