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USER MANUAL
| XXL-Rehab Minimaxx – Folding Wheelchair
Backrest upholstery
Adjust the upholstery by loosening the straps stretching
across the back of the backrest.
Loosen the backrest upholstery on the back of the backrest
and loosen the straps – especially the lower part. Sit in the
wheelchair so close to the backrest that the upper straps
support the upper part of your back. Then tighten the straps
to provide support also to the lower part of the back.
Users with voluminous posteriors will find it beneficial to ad-
just the chair in this way, as this will ensure effective support
of the lumbar region.
Push handles
The position of the push handles can be adjusted up or
down to suit the aide.
Unscrew the screws on the backrest tube below the push
handles, and remove them. Move the push handle up or
down as required and reinsert the screws. Make sure that
the screw with the inside thread protrudes completely from
the backrest tube. Tighten the screws properly.
Wheel lock
Engage the wheel lock by pushing the lever forward.
The lock is infinitely adjustable. To adjust the lock, loosen the
screws on the bracket and push back the lock far enough to
ensure that the lock shoe presses 3-5 mm into the tyre when
the lock is engaged.
Ensure that the screws are tightened properly to keep the
bracket in the correct position.
Test the wheelchair before use to verify that the locks are
working correctly. If a wheel lock becomes worn or dama-
ged, it MUST be replaced immediately
NOTE:
If you adjust the centre of gravity, the wheel locks
must be adjusted as well.
NOTE:
When transferring in and out of the XXL-Rehab
Minimaxx wheelchair,
BOTH
wheel locks must be engaged.
Rear wheels
By default, the XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair is fitted
with solid 24” rear wheels.
Adjusting the centre of gravity
It is possible to adjust the rear wheels’ position in relation to
your centre of gravity to make it easier to drive the wheel-
chair. Remove the rear wheels by loosening the axle on the
outside of the wheel and pulling the wheel away from the
wheelchair frame. Remove the nut on the inside of the axle
socket, and place the axle socket in the desired position on
the frame. Move the lock forward or backward accordingly.
Retighten the nut on the inside, and install the wheels as
instructed in the Assembly section. Finally, adjust the wheel
locks as instructed in the Wheel lock section.
WARNING
– Adjusting the center of gravity should only be un-
dertaken by trained caregivers.
– When the center of gravity is changed,
THE ANTI-
TIPPERS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO PREVENT THE
WHEELCHAIR FROM TIPPING BACKWARD.
– If the anti-tippers are set incorrectly, it could poten-
tially cause personal injury.
Adjusting the anti-tippers
The position of the anti-tippers can be adjusted in relation
to your centre of gravity to prevent any potential risk of the
wheelchair tipping backwards.
Adjust the position of the anti-tippers only when the wheel-
chair is empty.
Unscrew the screws on the wheelchair frame above the
anti-tippers and remove them. Move the anti-tipper up or
down as required and reinsert the screws. Make sure that
the screw with the inside thread protrudes completely from
the backrest tube. Retighten the screws.
Attempt to tip the wheelchair backwards to check that the
anti-tippers
prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards.
Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning
Regular cleaning of all surfaces will preserve the wheel-
chair’s appearance and extend its service life. All surfaces
may be cleaned with a mild soap solution. If required, spray
the chair with VIRKON and wipe the fabric according to the
instructions for use.
NEVER USE ANY SOLVENTS.
You can also clean the
chair by wiping it with spirit.
NOTE:
washing and soaking the backrest upholstery will
reduce the flame retarding effect.
Maintenance procedure
1. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight before using the
XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair. Check all parts for wear
and damage, and replace parts where required. Check
that the wheelchair is properly adjusted to fit the user.
2. Keep the axles free from dirt and fluff to ensure that the
mechanism locks correctly and that the wheels can turn
freely.
3. Remember to lubricate the axles at least once a month
(use a 3-in-1 oil or a similar product).
4. Periodically check the wheels and tyres for cracks and
wear, and replace as required.
5. Periodically check that the handrims are securely attac-
hed to the wheel.
General notes
In case of doubt, you can always contact the supplier.
In certain cases the XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair must
be inspected by the supplier. This applies especially in case
of:
- cracks or damage to the frame.
- cracks or damage to a welding.
Always contact the supplier before returning a XXL-Rehab
Minimaxx wheelchair or any part of it. When returning the
wheelchair, it is important to pack it in a box which is secu-
red to the pallet. Cobi Rehab does not accept liability for
transport damage to items returned to Cobi Rehab.
Assembly
