Greencare DB1J 13, Руководство пользователя

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Quick Detachable ( QD ) wheels can be
removed and fitted to the frame receiver by
depressing the button in the end of the
spindle, whilst pulling the wheel away from
the wheelchair . This operation is easy with a
little practice. When replacing these wheels
always make sure that the spindle is fully
engaged in the frame receiver. Do not attempt
to remove or replace the wheel when the
brake unit is in the on position.
Tyres on occupant-controlled wheelchairs
may be pneumatic or flat free polyurethane.
Tyres pick up dirt when used outdoors. After
an outside trip, they should be wiped down
with a damp cloth, before the chair is taken
back into the house, also checking tyres to
remove pebbles or thorns from the treads. A
possible option through availability of QD
wheels is a pair of wheels for indoor use with
smooth tread tyres and a pair for outdoor use
wih outdoor tread tyres.
Users should check wheels regularly.
Paying attention to security of spokes,
and fit and condition of tyres.
General advice and routine maintenance
The purpose of a wheelchair is to provide
mobility for people who cannot, or find it
difficult to walk. For safety, wheelchairs
should not be used for any other purpose.
Greencare DB1 wheelchairs can be set up or
finely adjusted to suit user and carer needs.
Build options cover active occupant use
through to attendant controlled use. Users
should contact their approved distributor or
local service centre if they are having
problems . An adjustment or alternative build
configuration may help to improve operation
or accessibility.
Users are responsible for keeping the
wheelchair clean, day to day care, and
using their wheelchair according to
information provided in this guide.
PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
Professional guidance and skills training
should also be provided through the
wheelchair-issuing centre. Users are
recommended to ensure that they are
confident in wheelchair use, within their
environment. Users and carers, who are
unfamiliar with wheelchair use, should pay
particular attention to safety advice when
transferring in and out of the wheelchair.
Users should understand what regular
maintenance routines are required of them to
keep the wheelchair in a serviceable
condition. These are mainly based upon
cleaning, general function checks and care of
the wheelchair, and do not require the use of
workshop tools. The User Guide includes a
checklist of routine maintenance checks,
which may be carried out by the occupant or
carer or both as is practical. We recommend
that, occupants and carers take an active
interest in the wheelchair condition and its
satisfactory operation.
If the wheelchair is be to be used for
transportation with the seated occupant, the
specified wheelchair and occupant restraint
system and fixing points should be used.
Users, carers and vehicle operators should
understand the use of the recommended
Greencare DB1 wheelchair four-point tie
down and occupant restraint method, as
advised in this guide.
Preventive maintenance and consumable
worn part replacement, through regular
checks by the service centre qualified staff,
are recommended for wheelchairs where the
occupant has an active lifestyle, or is
dependent on the wheelchair as the only
means of mobility. Users should ensure that
wheelchairs made available to service
personnel are thoroughly cleaned
Our website www.greencaremobility.co.uk
has reference information for users,
therapists rehabilitation engineers and
technicians, responsible for provision and
ongoing service support of wheelchairs.
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