aidapt VA169 Manuals

EN Deluxe Attendant Propelled Steel Wheelchair VA169 Assembly and Operating Instructions Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 4 01/14 (2289) 2 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 ref: ……………………………………… Model VA169 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 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. Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 4 01/14 (2289) 3 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. 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. iv. 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.