Assembly and Operating Instructions
Ver. 5 08/2014 (2011)
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NB. When transferring sideways from the chair, a risk assessment may be
needed as to the suitability of the chair for the particular user.
NB. Arm rests are for comfort only.
NB. Indoor use only.
NB. When pushing the chair, attendants must not ‘ride’ (i.e. put all their weight)
on the pram handle.
The package contains the following components:
The main frame with two braked castors (front) attached
Detachable grey horseshoe aperture seat (attached to the main frame)
Grey horseshoe seat infill
Detachable back
Detachable footrests
580 mm diameter puncture proof tyres (self propelled model only)
PLEASE READ THESE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
1. Remove all contents from the box
2. Remove the white cardboard packing tubes taped around the frame (this is to
prevent damage during transit and not part of the chair)
3. Place the assembled base on a level floor
4. At the rear of the chair (or removable back) you will see two black threaded
wheel nuts; undo the wheel nuts and remove from the frame
5. Place the two legs of the back into the locating holes at the rear of the chair
frame
6. Re-insert the black nuts through the frame and back and secure by turning the
black lock nuts until you feel the nut biting against the leg of the back
7. Do not over tighten
8. Do not use tools as it is only necessary to have the back secured finger tight
FOOTRESTS
Your footrests may be packed separately to the main chair. Please examine your
footrests for any visible damage before use. If you see any damage or suspect a fault,
please contact your supplier immediately. In this case, please do not use your product
as it may compromise your safety.
1. Remove the footrests from their packaging.
2. You will see on each of the front legs of the main frame about 150 mm high
from the castor 2 retaining lugs either side.
3.
Take the footrests and align the holes in the inverted ‘U’ section with the lugs
and lower down into place.
4. Rotate the footrests towards the commode so that they clip into place.
BRAKED CASTORS
Do not attempt to push the Bewl shower chair with the brakes applied, this will damage
the brake mechanism and may compromise the safety of the user.
