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Lightweight Aluminium Transport Chair
VA170
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 3 01/2014 (2284)
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This file is available to view and download as a PDF at
www.aidapt.co.uk. Sight impaired customers can use a free
PDF Reader (such as adobe.com/reader) to zoom in and
increase the text size for improved readability.
READ BEFORE USE
Before using your new Wheelchair, you and each person that may assist you in its
use should take time to read this manual and follow all instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your wheelchair from Aidapt. This model has been
designed to help you gain independence and meet your particular requirements.
Throughout the manufacturing process, great care has been taken; the
components have been selected by quality and inspections carried out to ensure
you get full satisfaction from our product, including BS EN12183 2009.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Wheelchair has a unique identification serial number. This is located on the
main cross brace below the seat canvass and should be used in all correspondence.
Write your serial number here for future reference: …………………………………
This model is intended for assistance pushing use only and not for wheeling by the
person sitting in the Wheelchair.
The maximum user weight is 115 kg; under no circumstances should this be
exceeded
When folding the Wheelchair for transportation in a car the leg rests can be
detached leaving the frame weight of (10.3 kg).
Before each use please take the time to check your Wheelchair for any loose parts.
Any modification to this product without the express permission from Aidapt will
invalidate your guarantee.
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SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe use of the wheelchair.
NOTE: Do not assemble or use this equipment without first reading and
understanding this instruction manual.
If you cannot understand the instructions, please contact Aidapt, a Healthcare
Professional or a Dealer before installing this equipment.
• Before using this product, care must be taken to ensure that fitments are
secure, the castors/wheels are in good working order, the wheelchair is
properly balanced and all wheels must be in contact with the floor at all
times during use.
• For safe operation, the following points must be remembered:
i. Always observe the limits regarding reaching objects, leaning back,
tilting and use of manual brakes, tyres and weights limits. These are
dealt with under the section headed Assembly and Use.
ii. The footplates are designed only to support the feet while in the
seated position. DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOT PLATES.
iii. DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR AS A TRANSPORT SEAT IN A
VEHICLE.
iv. The upholstery meets the flammability requirements of the California
Bureau of home furnishings technical bulletin 117. Care should be
exercised near open flames or burning cigarettes.
v. WARNING: Surface areas of your Wheelchair can get hot when the
wheelchair is exposed to external sources of heat (eg. sunlight).
• Please now refer to the section on Assembly and use.
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ASSEMBLY
1. First remove all contents from the box.
2. To open the wheelchair, push seat rails and press downwards until the
chair is fully opened taking care to keep fingers clear of moving parts
(Fig.1).
3. To close the wheelchair, take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and
back edges and lift (Fig.2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NB: When opening and closing your Wheelchair please keep fingers well away
from any possible entrapment areas.
The only part of the Wheelchair that can be adjusted are the leg rests. Ideally your
knees should be at 90 degrees with the seat. If you are not sure please contact a
healthcare professional or your local Wheelchair dealer for advice.
BRAKE OPERATION
Parking Brakes (Occupant)
See Fig. 7 which shows the wheelchair with the parking brake not applied. To apply
the parking brake push the handle forward as in Fig. 7a until it ‘clicks’ and this will
apply the brake.
Fig. 7 Fig. 7a
Handle
Adjuster
Nut A
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Attendant Brakes
These are located on the handles and have a 2 click system. See Fig 7b. To slow the
wheelchair pull the brake handles which will ‘click’ once and then by applying
further pressure it will increase braking. By pressing harder the brake handle will
‘click’ again which means the parking brake has been applied. To release the brakes
(from either the 1 click or 2 click position) then press the release handle.
Fig. 7b
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brakes may need to be adjusted periodically. We would advise that this is done
by competent person.
For normal adjustment see Fig. 7a, whereby ‘Nut A’ needs to be released and then
the adjustor needs to be turned clockwise/anticlockwise to adjust the brakes. After
adjustment re-tighten Nut A. Should further adjustment be needed then see Fig. 7c
where the hex nut needs to be undone and the cable pulled and tightened before
re-locking with the allen key.
Fig. 7c
Brake Handle
Release Handle
Hex Nut
(insert allen key here)
Pull this cable
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USE
WARNING: The centre of balance is affected by a change in posture body position
or weight distribution.
Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer into and
out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance,
centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair.
The design of your wheelchair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday
usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this manual.
1. Reaching/bending forward
Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Position the front castors so that they are extended as far forward as
possible. Fully engage the wheel locks on the rear wheels. Only reach out
to take what is within arm’s length in normal sitting position. Only the arms
should extend beyond the seat of the wheelchair.
2. Reaching/bending backwards
Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your
seating position. Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery as this
could change your centre of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
3. Reaching/leaning sideways
Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Rotate the front castors to a line in the direction you will be reaching. Fully
engage the wheel locks on the rear wheels. Do not shift your weight or
sitting position towards the object you are reaching as it may cause the
wheelchair to tip over.
4. Transferring
Before attempting to transfer in and out of the wheelchair, every
precaution should be taken to ensure the gap between the two seats is as
small as possible. Be certain that the wheel locks are on to prevent the
wheels moving. Turn both castors in the direction of the seat to which you
wish to move. Lift up the footplates and fold back the supports to the side.
Do not stand on the footplates. It is imperative that the actual transfer
procedure be supervised by a certified health care professional until the
wheelchair owner is familiar with the procedure.
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5. Negotiating Obstacles
5.1 Forwards
The wheelchair should be tilted by the helper until the front castors have
passed over the kerbs. Move the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels
touch the kerb and gently lower the front castors over the pavement. Push
the lift until the rear wheels have mounted the kerb. The wheelchair
should not be lifted by the handles alone.
5.2 Backwards
The wheelchair should be positioned so that the rear wheels are against
the kerb. The helper should then tilt the wheelchair backwards and then
pull the chair until the rear wheels mount the kerb. The front castors
should only be lowered to the ground when the wheelchair has been
pulled sufficiently away from the kerb.
5.3 Upward and Downward slopes
Always go straight up and down slopes to avoid the possibility of the
wheelchair overturning. Avoid steep slopes, which may cause instability.
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