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Assembly instruction
All the Mopedia Chairs are delivered with disassembled backrest and footrest.
To assemble the seat insert the
tubes in the opening on the back
of the seat (
Picture 1
).
The adjustable footrest have to be
fixed on the external side of the
seat with the pins (
Picture 2
). Pay
attention to the right footrest to
use and note that the footrest
have to be fixed inwards. To fix the
footrest be sure that the locking
lever is well fixed inwards the chair. Insert the WC from the back part of the chair using the rails
(
Picture 3
).
Footrest adjustment
The footrest of shower chair can be adjusted according to various
requirements. You have to push the locking clip on the footrest
(
Picture 4
) not less than 6.5cm distant from the floor. Check that
both footrest are adjusted at the same height.
Use
Use only the back handle to drive the chair, do not use other supports.
know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and endurance before
attempting to go up a ramp. You and your attendant should first consult a qualified
professional for correct techniques on ramp negotiation. Assistance is recommended when
going up or down step inclines greater than 10%. If it becomes necessary to stop on an
incline, avoid sudden, abrupt forward movement when you resume propelling the chair.
If you want to lift the chair up, hold it from back handles and frame only.
WARNING
The patient must not push the footrest when go up and down from the chair.
Brakes
Engage wheel locks on both wheels before entering the chair, leaving the
chair, leaning forward in the chair or while being transported in an
elevator or wheelchair lift. On models with small wheels, push the lever
on each wheel; (
Picture 5
) on the other models lift up the lever to brake.
The lever on the brake must tighten the wheel. In case of necessity
check the pressure of the casters. If necessary adjust the loosen nut
and then tighten up the nut.
Casters
Casters should be inspected periodically and lubricated when necessary.
If the wheel wobbles, tighten the nut of the pivot slightly. To test for correct tightness, lean
the chair to one side and spin the adjusted wheel.
Armrest
To facilitate the transport of the wheelchair you can remove or overturn the armrests. Never
us them to move or to lift the chair.
WC
Use the toilet when the wheelchair is still. To use the toilet take
out the removable part of the seat using the handle on the front part.
Take out the toilet using the handle (
Picture 6
).
Measures wheelchair
106
81
41
96
68
48
38/43
41
41
65
14,5
62
20
Warning
• Don’t attempt inclines greater than 10% without assistance.
• Completely engage the wheels locks when entering and leaving wheelchair or using it in
elevator or wheelchair lift.
• Wheelchair should be on a stable level surface and wheels locks should be engaged before
transferring user to or from the wheelchair.
• Before leaning or reaching forward , rotate the casters toward the front of the wheelchair
and engage wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
• Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back since this can cause the wheelchair to tip over.
• Pay attention that the clothes does not get entangled in the wheels of the chair.
• Pay attention to avoid the crushing of fingers during the assembling or the regulation of
footrest, backrest or wheels and during the use of the chair.
• Keep the chair far from fire.
Maintenance:
The chair
MOPEDIA
by MORETTI require minimal maintenance and general care, you have to
control regularly:
• Wheels locks:
monthly.
• Cleaning of the seat:
when necessary.
• Professional inspection:
biennial.
• For the clearing of chromate or metallic parts of the seat use water and soap used for cars.
Seat and backrest can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a normal detergent. The toiled must
be clean and disinfected regularly using a normal bath detergent. Clean always before the use.
Disposal
: the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken a special local
authority separate waste collection.
• Pict. 4
• Pict. 5
• Pict. 1 • Pict. 2 • Pict. 3
• Pict. 6
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