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STORAGE

Your wheelchair should be stored in a dry location so that the components do not rust. If your
wheelchair is stored for any period of time, make sure it is adjusted properly and that all
components are in working order before operating.

SAFETY TIPS

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Summary of Contents for BCW

Page 1: ...BCW Wheelchair Customer Manual 8003 Uncontrolled Copy Rev 2 0 Current 08 12 09 ...

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Page 3: ... 16 Seating System Modifications 16 SAFETY TIPS Fasteners 17 Maintenance 17 Storage 18 OPERATION OF MECHANISM General 7 Reaching or Leaning 8 Slopes 9 Street and Roadways 9 Transporting a Chair and Rider Up or Down Stairs 10 Casters and Pneumatic Tires 11 Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair 12 Rear Wheel Locks 13 Center of Balance 5 Curbs and Single Steps 5 Doorways and Obstacles 6 Escalators 7 M...

Page 4: ...RRANTY INFORMATION Limitations and Exclusions 19 Governing Law 19 Warranty Services Procedures 20 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER General Information 21 Trademarks and Patents 21 Copyright 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS ii ...

Page 5: ...ING and CAUTION alert you to specific risk of personal injury or property damage They mean as follows WARNING A hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons CAUTION A hazard or unsafe practice that may cause damage to this bed or to other property DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS 1 ...

Page 6: ...t the user bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can DESCRIPTION Wheelchairs of Kansas BCW Wheelchair is an extra wide heavy duty wheelchair for bariatric obese individuals The wheelchair is tailored to the user s measurements with customized seat width seat depth back height and seat height Additionally a variety of front rigging armrest styles handrims and wh...

Page 7: ...r Seat Depth are Available Seat Height Standard 20 5 Other Seat Heights are Available Back Height Standard 16 Greater Back Heights are Available Weight Capacity 600 lb Larger Capacities are Available with Upgrade Exceeding this limit will void the warranty WARNING If you fail to heed this warning a fall may occur and cause severe injury to you or your attendant and may cause damage to this wheelch...

Page 8: ... before using it Contact your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer to help you find and correct the problem WHEELCHAIR ASSEMBLY Determining whether assembly is required will depending on the method of shipping The wheelchair is shipped two different ways one way is completed assembled and the other way the casters and wheels must be bolted on Tools required 2 Open End Wrench 2 15 16 Open End Wr...

Page 9: ...r a step alone unless you are a skilled rider and you are sure you have the upper body strength needed to do so 2 Do not try to climb a high curb or step more than 4 inches high unless you have help your wheelchair may exceed its balance point and tip over 3 When you have an attendant make sure that they use the push handles The attendance must have secure points to hold the rear of the wheelchair...

Page 10: ...to slowly roll down onto the lower level 7 When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level tilt the wheelchair back to its balance point This will lift the front casters off the curb or step 8 Keep the balance position and take small steps backward Turn the wheelchair around and carefully lower the front casters to the ground Tips For Climbing A Curb Or Single Step With Help From An Attendant R...

Page 11: ...w maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely 3 Your chair is most stable when you are moving forward Be very careful when you move your chair backward You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WARNING Wheelchairs of Kansas wheelchairs do not meet the federal standards for motor vehicle seating If you fail to h...

Page 12: ...r tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you 1 Avoid reaching or leaning if you must shift your weight to do so Ask for help or use a device to extend your reach 2 Never try to reach an object if you must move forward in your seat to do so This may cause the wheelchair to tip forward Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest 3 Never reach with both hands If you do so you may no...

Page 13: ...u can control your speed by keeping constant pressure on the rear wheels B If equipped with rear wheel locks never use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair Doing so is likely to cause you to veer out of control or tip over STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING In most states wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads Be alert to the dangers of motor vehicle traffic on roads or in p...

Page 14: ...front casters forward to make the chair more stable 5 Be careful of the footrests To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer you should A Make sure your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests B Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forwards C If you can remove or swing the footrests out of the way 6 Removing the armrest may be helpful TRANSPORTING ...

Page 15: ...r To Remove Remove the armrest by compressing the lock pin and Pulling up To Adjust Height Hold down lock pin located on the inner part of the armrest Pull the armrest up to the desired height then release the pin back into the aligning hole of the armrest CASTERS AND PNEUMATIC TIRES WARNING If items such as string or hair become entangled between the caster and the axle bolt the wheel chair may b...

Page 16: ... down In some instances it may be necessary to wiggle the side to line up the telescope tubes FOOTRESTS WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you The lowest point of the footrest should be at least 2 1 2 inches above the ground level on a flat surface If set too low they may hang up on the types of obstacles you can expect to find in nor...

Page 17: ... designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair Use them only to keep the rear wheels from turning when the chair is at a complete stop If you fail to heed these warnings you may suffer a severe injury from a tip over fall or loss of control 1 Do not use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving You may veer out of control or tip over 2 Low pressure in a rear tire may ...

Page 18: ...e of the tire 1 Loosen the two lock nuts on the back side of the brake assembly 2 Adjust the brake assembly tap with hammer to leave approximately 1 2 between the brake pad and the tire 3 Tighten the lock nuts UPHOLSTERY FABRIC WARNING Replaces worn or torn fabric immediately Failure to do so may result in a fall and severe injury to you FEATURES 14 Lock Nuts ...

Page 19: ...th of the rider 1 Make sure that the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat If this occurs the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belts 2 The belts must be snug but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing You should be able to slide your open hand flat between the belt and the rider 3 A pelvic wedge or similar device can help the ride...

Page 20: ...use a tip over and severe injury to you See your Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer for power wheelchair options SEATING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS WARNING Use of a seating system not approved by Wheelchairs of Kansas may alter the center of balance of the wheelchair This may cause the wheelchair to tip over and result in severe injury to you Do not make a change to the seating system of your wheelchair unles...

Page 21: ...s provided by an authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer 2 If screws or bolts become loose tighten them as soon as possible MAINTENANCE WARNING Your wheelchair requires regular maintenance to maintain performance and avoid premature wear damage and injury You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals If any or the items are loose worn bent or distorted immediately have them c...

Page 22: ...uld be stored in a dry location so that the components do not rust If your wheelchair is stored for any period of time make sure it is adjusted properly and that all components are in working order before operating SAFETY TIPS 18 ...

Page 23: ...t not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty Wheelchairs of Kansas shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever GOVERNING LAW This purchase order and warranty shall be deemed executed in the county of Ellis state of Kansas and the point of sale shall be deemed to...

Page 24: ... will be responsible for shipping and return shipping costs For all other products and parts customers will not be responsible for shipping or return shipping costs for products and parts under this warranty returned within thirty 30 days of receipt 31 60 days customer will be responsible for shipping costs to Wheelchairs of Kansas 61 days or more customer will be responsible for shipping and retu...

Page 25: ...ult with your dealer to ensure proper equipment sizes specifications and options Distributor is responsible for translation of this manual TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS BCW and Wheelchairs of Kansas are registered trademarks of Raye s Inc COPYRIGHT Copyright 2004 by Raye s Inc dba Wheelchairs of Kansas All rights reserved No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system...

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