1. Introduction Thank you for choosing our product. We are deeply convinced that it will meet your expectations. Please read this document before first use. This manual was made in order to provide the necessary information on the safe use of the device. The correct application of the recommendations will contribute significantly to extend the durability and aesthetics of the product.
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14. Handle footrest 15. Wink footrest 16. Cross-frame 17. Footrest platform 18. Anti-tip wheels Elements that should be inside the packaging: Illustration 2. Seat cushion Footrest frame Wink footrest Illustration 3. Two footrests Illustration 4. Belt stabilizing the calf Illustration 5. Wheelchair...
3. Application The wheelchair is used in order to commute by people with disabilities e.g. after the spinal cord damages, cerebral palsy or various lower limb injuries, euromuscular diseases, post-traumatic cranial cerebral or for geriatric patients. It is also intended for people who want to actively and comfortably participate in everyday life. 4.
Footrest Mounting lock bracket footrest Footrest hanger Illustration 9. Illustration 10. • The belt stabilizing the calf must by fasten with velcro on the footrests frame. • To avoid slipping belts, pass it in wink footrest. (Illustration 11.) Illustration 11. Safety of use - WARNING! a) Before using the wheelchair refer to this manual and keep it for future reference.
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j) The wheelchair is designed to use indoors and outdoors only on hard and even surfaces. k) Using the wheelchair on an unstable surface (covered with ice, wet, greasy, sandy) is unacceptable- it causes risk of falling, l) You can only use the wheelchair on surfaces where all four wheels are touching the ground. m) To overcome architectural barriers (steep or long climbs, thresholds or curbs, etc.) help of caretaker is needed.
hh) Storing the wheelchair in areas with very high humidity (baths, laundry, etc.) or in the open air, also the lack of hygiene causes rapid loss of operating parameters and aesthetic of the product. ii) It is unacceptable to use the wheelchair after discovering any visible or detectable damages or when the wear of some parts may cause an accident.
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Armrest lever Illustration 14. • Place the patient on the wheelchair. • Put on the armrest. • Install and open the footrests and put on it patient's feet. • Place the patient on wheelchair so that the patient is in upright sitting position (knees should be bent at an angle of ~ 90 °).
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➢ Ahead with the help of a caretaker • Higher curbs can be overcome with caretaker help. • Caretaker should slightly tilt the wheelchair back. • Cross the curb moving on the rear wheels. • Then the wheelchair must be paced on all four wheels. ➢...
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Seat handles Illustration 15. Quick connect handle Illustration 16. • The wheelchair is equipped with system of quick release rear wheels. • To install or remove the rear wheels, press the system of quick release rear wheels button (Illustration 16) and pull or push a wheel. •...
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• To disable the brake, pull the brake lever toward the rear wheel. • To reposition the brake mechanism, loosen two screw (from inside the wheelchair) by using wrench No. 10. • Move the entire mechanism in the direction of the rear wheel and tighten the screws. •...
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4) Placing the wheelchair in a different position has not been tested; sideways transportation is prohibited in all circumstances (Illustration 19.). 5) Only a homologated 3-point belt should be used to secure the user. The safety devices should not be moved away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels. Using only a lap belt is not sufficient! (Illustration 20.).
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1. Fasteners should be attached to the main frame of the wheelchair. Attachment to additional elements of the wheelchair or accessories (i.e. spokes, brakes or footrests) is prohibited. 2. Fasteners should be wrapped as tightly as possible at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and locked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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• the front inner side tube of the frame, located above the front wheels, • rear side tube of the frame. 4. The fastening symbol on the wheelchair frame indicates the position of the safety belts. After attaching the front straps, they are tensioned to secure the wheelchair. Rear securing points Illustration 23.
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PUMPING TYRE (It applies to stroller fitted with wheels pumped) Schrader valve Prest valve Illustration Illustration • Before pumping the tires, identify the type of valve which is located on the tire. This may be one of the two valves shown in Illustration 19 and 20. •...
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PRESSURE IN WHEELS AND BRAKING POWER • Pressure in wheels should be select to the user weight and then with assistance caregiver check the operation of the parking brakes (wheelchair with user facing toward the fall, can not roll on a plane with a slope of 15%.) •...
Every two months Cleanliness and general condition. In case of mechanical damage contact the producer immediately. Wheel axles must be conserved, Once a month wheel axles seting between the axle and the hub a few drops of lubricant preservative. In addition, make test each wheel. Raise the wheelchair so that the tested wheel was located above the ground, the wheel should rotate...
of quick release rear wheels Front Wheel Size diameter 190 mm Maximum safe slope Description of the environment in which the product will be used Temperature of storage and use The humidity for the storage and use From 30% to 70% Printed on the product Tools necessary to adjustment Kay number 10, Allen key No.
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Protect from sunlight Permitted user weight. Use inside and outside buildings Maximum safe slope. The product is intended to transport by car. The product is designed for use as a seat to transport in a motor vehicle. The product is intended to the transport by plane. The possibility of fingers jamming.
Temperature of storage and use Medical device 10. Contact details mdh sp. z o.o. ul. Maratońska 104, 94-007, Łódź, Poland tel. +48 42 674 83 84 fax. +48 42 636 52 21 www.mdh.pl www.viteacare.com...
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