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FULL FOLDING ATTENDANT WHEELCHAIR USER GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
Safety Precautions and Warranty Wheelchair Cleaning and Maintenance Service Checklist Useful Addresses Distributor Stamp / Information IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. www.rhealthcare.co.uk Amendment Record: ISSUE PAGE AMENDMENT DATE ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
Fig. 1 2. Contract Plate label and CE label are situated as below photograph ; rear uprights Label/Decal Placement 1. Dash Stowaway stickers are situated on the front of the bottom tube, 2 per chair, one on each side frame...
3. WHEELCHAIR FEATURES 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WHEELCHAIR Dash Stowaway attendant propelled (transit) wheelchair is fitted with 31cm (12”) diameter wheels. The standard configuration for the wheelchair is shown below which identifies the key components. 1. Push handle 2.
See further notes and guidance in section on wheelchair stability. Users, carers and attendants attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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Not suitable for use in wet leafy conditions Not suitable for wet heavy or soggy ground type conditions Suitable to a maximum occupant weight of 110 Kg Suitable for use with cushions or similar comfort aides ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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For maximum safety, these operations should be carried out with the help of an attendant. The occupant should always try to assist the attendant wherever possible to share the total effort. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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5mm gap between the brake while in the off position unattended momentarily. and tyre. Tighten and secure to 10ft/lbs ensuring brake shoe is central to the tyre. Images showing extending brake handle Fig 6 – Going down a kerb Start position ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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Note: The chair must not be tipped for ward or the occupant may fall out. When stabilisers have been fitted, this operation is more difficult to control, and extra care should be taken. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
When the chair is fully open, push the footrests down. areas. Learning the geography of an area is important. The height of footrests on the Dash Stowaway is As an all round guide, a maximum safe slope of 8 adjustable.
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A wheel bag may be useful for long journeys or for keeping dirt away from the car seating area. When there is another able bodied passenger present, the storing options as section 9.1 are recommended. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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Total weight for lifting (No detachable components 315mm 12.60 Kg version) Dynamic test ISO 7176-8 ( Rolling Road ) 200,000 Revs 6666 Drops Dynamic test ISO 7176-8 ( Kerb Drop ) Static Stability (315mm) forwards 13° backwards 14.5° sideways 16.5° ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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This does not affect your statutory rights. A more complete warranty statement is available on request from Authorised Distributor or Disablement Service Centre. The recommended lifetime of the model Dash Stowaway is Five years from purchase date. Service Service Records should be completed by the Authorised Distributor Servicing Department and retained by the user as a reference.
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This will reduce the risk of the wheel becoming hot, having an effect on user or carer handling the chair out of the vehicle. When a doubt exists, where the wheelchair has suffered constant miss use of storage, the wheelchair should be removed from the client, and disposed of. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
Website: www.rhealthcare.co.uk Fax 01253 596177 Website: www.mrha.gov.uk BHTA British Healthcare Trades Association New Loom House Suite 4.06 101 Back Church Lane London E1 1LU 020 7702 2141 020 7680 4048 Website: www.bhta.com E-mail: bhta@bhta.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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DISTRIBUTER STAMP INFORMATION R HEALTHCARE Distributed by: Other Approved Distributors: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_B November 2015 Dash Stowaway...
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