Congratulations oin your purchase of an
ANSA
TM
quality product. Before using your product, please read
all instructions carefully. The warranty will not apply if the product is used incorrectly.
ALL wheelchairs are designed to combine comfort, safety and reliability. Unicare Health are committed
to the quality of our products and the satisfaction of our customers.
Note
It is essential to check that the SWL on your
ANSA
TM
product is applicable to your personal requirements.
Warranty
Product Warranty - This covers faulty workmanship or defective material for the original consumer
purchase for 12 months from the purchase date. In the event of a defect covered by this warranty.
1. We will at our discretion repair or replace the product.
2. The item must be returned to an authorised
ANSA
TM
distributor or selling agent with proof of purchase.
3. Cost of freight is your responsibility.
4. Use and care instructions have been compiled with.
5. No unathorised repairs or alterations have been made.
Warning
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Do not operate, maintain or adjust wheelchair without reading and understanding all instructions
in the manual.
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Attendant should not assist wheelchair user if user and wheelchair weight exceeds attendant’s
strength capacity and therefore puts both parties at risk of injury.
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This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat surface to be used within a vehicle of any kind.
Always transfer wheelchair user to an approved vehicle seat and use restraints available from the
auto industry for this application.
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Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
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Do not attempt inclines greater than 10% without assistance.
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Completely engage the wheel locks when entering and leaving wheelchair or using wheelchair in
elevator or wheelchair lift.
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Wheelchair should be on a stable, level surface and wheel locks should be engaged before
transferring user to or from the wheelchair.
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Do not adjust footrests any closer than 63.5mm (2.5”) from the fl oor.
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When entering or leaving wheelchair, do not stand or put pressure on the footrest.
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Before leaning or reaching forward, rotate casters towards the front of the wheelchair and engage
wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
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Do not lean over the top of wheelchair back since this can cause the wheelchair to tip over.
If trying to reach objects, reach back only as far as your arm will extend without altering your
seating position.
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Do not use the wheel locks to slow your descent down an incline.
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Changing direction when going down an incline could cause instability.
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This wheelchair has a maximum carrying capacity. Please check the sticker on the wheelchair to
see that it is suitable for your requirements.
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