R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 27 March 2007 Revision B
Components showing signs of deformation or wear should be replaced. If it is apparent that the
attendant is not using the tipping levers to assist the tipping operation, this should be noted, so
that the rehabilitation engineer or therapist responsible can take corrective action and advice to the
user.
Preventive maintenance by replacement of both LH and RH push handle and hinge assemblies
every two years on a chair used by an occupant over 110Kg is recommended. Spare replacement
push handles are supplied complete with injection moulded hinge unit assembly and fixings.
The push handle grips on Dash are manufactured from PU.
Push handle grips can become damaged in use due to
attachment of other equipment or rough handling.
NOTE
Please also refer to dry fit PU grip which is available, using
this proven hand grip negates the use of adhesive.
12.0 Armrests
The Dash armrest consists of a front and back locking full length swing away and detachable
armrest.
This front socket has a sprung loaded latch pin which can be operated by a finger release catch to
lock or release the armrest frame from the front socket for side transfer.
