Tendercare Ltd
Tilt & Fold User Manual – Gas Strut Model
Tilt & Fold User Manual – Gas Strut Model v4
Authority. Quality Controller
Authorised by, J Adams
Page 3 of 23
January 2011
CONTENTS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
1
Who to contact if you have difficulty……………………………….
4
2
Intended user…………………………………………………………
4
3
Unpacking…………………………………………………………….
4
4
Preparing for use……………………………………………………..
5
4.1 Unfolding and assembling the wheelchair………………………..
5
4.2 Fitting and removing footrests……………………………………
6
4.3 Fitting and removing headrest…………………………………….
7
4.4 Tilt in Space………………………………………………………
8
4.5 Tyres and Brakes………………………………………………….
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4.6 Rear Wheel Position………………………………………………
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4.7 Self Propelling Wheels……………………………………………
10
4.8 Tipping Wheelchair……………………………………………….
11
4.9 Thoracic Backboard………………………………………………
12
4.10 Play Tray…………………………………………………………
13
5
User instructions……………………………………………………..
16
5.1 Getting into the wheelchair……………………………………….
16
5.2 Getting out of the wheelchair……………………………………..
16
5.3 Sideways transfer…………………………………………………
16
6
Attendant Pushing……………………………………………………
17
6.1 Pushing……………………………………………………………
17
6.2 Brakes……………………………………………………………..
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6.2 Comfort…………………………………………………………...
18
6.4 Lifting and general safety………………………………………...
18
7
Cleaning………………………………………………………………
18
8
Maintenance………………………………………………………….
19
8.1 Routine maintenance……………………………………………..
19
8.2 Six monthly maintenance…………………………………………
19
9
Oxygen cylinder………………………………………………………
20
10
Warranty……………………………………………………………...
20
11
Transporting the wheelchair………………………………………...
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12
Repairs………………………………………………………………..
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