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1. poppers Owners Operation amp Maintenance Manual BENTLEY Manual Tilt Wheelchair With Transit Option DEALER This manual must be given to the user of the wheelchair USER Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference For more information regarding PDG products parts and service please visit www pdgmobility com C Class 1 Medical Devi cgitration Cao January 2014 Registra TABLE OF CONTENTS EST ofa PO es Lt 0 nanm a ee Sd Dero ete On oe et eee Oe a ee ener oe 3 1 0 Special Notes Tr ee GY ht I CO Warning Se LR NA ti A en D On NS abet 4 SD SC lai NOLES anna ne a tae anda aa roa it E 4 AIG STATS ses estas ito eis ale atp esata aad stn hla wa E aid aR cade ssn bade E ann A 4 Out of the Box Assembly Instructions 5 INSEE TOM Sa at road Na ane nana eee aS ain 5 SD CN AUONS ARR Anna sante cases ane rte in dei ne en NG 5 Additonal NOMAAA N RER ane dcvauaU dite Massa etat tai tes 6 2 0 Indications for USC ooooeeccccccccccccccccccccccccccccssssccccccccccccceccccecssseseeeccnccuscseceucuceueesssedeseccectctsceseusueueeeseseeens 7 2 1 Contra Indicatons for Use A Information for Health Care Professionals or Assista nts 7 B 10 p ratind INfO matos ne ne Dana Dame pa 7 Ce VSG TES ALORS ER D tuaamese aaaeeea net 8 De Well TION ss Ra nn in tins 8 NRC ES oNV aN M os LS ALES n nO een Pee re eo eee ee ee re ere aa 8 F Safety and Handling Of Wheelchairs2. 1 Remove the nut bolt and coved washersand position the footrest assembly to a determined height 2 Line up mounting hole and the aluminum insert in the footrest tube reinsert the bolt and securely tighten by hand Be sure to replace coved washersas well 3 Repeat the procedure forthe other footrest NOTE Check to ensure that desired front ngging adjustment does not cause pressure to legsat front of seat upholstery Such a condition could cause injury to the occupant amp WARNING amp DO NOTATIEMPTTO STAND ON FOOT PLATES Standing on the foot plates will cause the chair to tip forward abruptly and may result in an injunous fall to the individual DO NOTATIEMPT to lift chair by the footrests or leg rests These components are designed to separate from the wheelchair FRONT RIGGING SHOULD BE REMOVED when entering or exiting from the wheelchair B Ammrests This procedure includes the following Adjusting armrest height Removing amrests Amrest pads Adjusting Armrest Height Unlock the am by depressing the black release button on the upper front of the armrest while moving the armrest up ordown Adjust Armrest to desired height The armrest height will lock when the release button pops out of one of the armrest height adjustment holes Removing Amrests Release the am assembly by depressing the black release lever on the front of the armrest just above the seat pan while pulling the armrest up Amrest Pads Chec
3. 5 Durning independent transfer little or no seat platform will be beneath you Use a transfer board if atall possible L Reaching Leaning and Bending Forward SS WARNING amp 1 DO NOTattempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat orpickthem up from the floorby reaching down between your knees 2 Many activities require the wheelchairownerto reach bend and transferin and out of the wheelchair These movements will cause a change to the nomal balance the center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your partic ular safety limits practice bending reaching and transfemng activities in several combinations in the presence ofa qualified health professonal BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair 3 Proper postioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning bending forward it isimportant to use the front castersasa tool to maintain stability and balance M Reaching and Leaning Backwards Z WARNING amp 1 DO NOTIlean overthe top of the back upholstery This will change your center of gravity and may Cause you to tip over 2 Position wheelchairasclose as possible to the desired object Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase Reach backonly asfarasyouram will extend without changing your gtting position 10 N Motor Vehicle Use Z WARNING amp Identify whether your chairhas been manufactured with the Trans
4. 1 The Bentley wheelchair must be operated by a health care professional or assistant when in ANY tilt position only when client isunable to propel ina tilted postion 2 To maintain maximum stability position the rear wheels in the most rearward position in the axle mounting plate Moving the rearwheelsto any of the other mounting postions causes the wheelchair to decreas in stability 3 If moving the rearwheelsto ANY forward position ensure the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using 4 ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE using maximum amount of tilt in soace or moving the rear wheels forward TEST wheelchair BEFORE it isoccupied by the end userto ensure safety B Operating Infomation lt WARNING amp 1 Unless otherwise noted all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied 2 To determine and establish your partic ular safety limits practice bending reaching and transfering activities in the presence ofa qualified health care professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair 3 ALWAYS wear your SEAT C HEST POSITIONING STRAP when applicable Inasmuch asthe SEAT C HEST POSITIONING STRAP isan option on this wheelchair you may order with or without the Seat Chest Positioning Strap PDG strongly recommends ordering the Seat Chest Postioning Strap asan additional safeguard forthe wheelchair user 4 ALWAYS check foam gnps for looseness BEFORE using the wheelchair If loose contact a qualified
5. technician for instructions 5 The necessary back angle MUSTbe selected BEFORE repositioning the rear wheels forward 6 DO NOToperate the tilt in soace if the tigger release leversand cablesare not propery adjusted to ensure that the tilt in soace islocked in place when engaged 7 DO NOTTRAVERSE CUMBorGO DOWN rampsorsopes GREATER than 9 8 NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time especially on an incline 9 DO NOTattempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat 10 DO NOTattempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees 11 DO NOTIlean overthe top of the back upholstery seating system This will change yourcenter of gravity and may cause you to tip over 12 DO NOT shift your weight or stting postion toward direction you are reaching aswheelchair may tip over 13 WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES DO NOTattempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks 14 DO NOTtip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without assistance 15 DO NOTuse an escalatorto move a wheelchair between floors Senous bodily injury may occur 16 Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance Tum both casters parallel to the object you are transfemng onto When transfering to and from the wheelchair ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS 7 17 lf equipped with pneumatic tires DO NOTuse wheelchair un
6. Locations WARNING Decreased stability will result from forward axle positions www pdgmobility com MISE EN GARDE cae XXXXXX J Une position avancee de l axe arriere rend le fauteuil plus basculant Located on the INSIDE face of the axle plate Noted weight depends on the frame ordered Maximum User Weight XXX Ibs XXX kg CE label located on the INSIDE of WARNING the frame DO NOT REMOVE ANTI TIPPERS Operating without rear anti tippers increases the risk of injury to the occupant MISE EN GARDE NE PAS RETIRER LES ANTI BASCULANTS Utiliser ce fauteuil sans les anti basculants augmenterait les risques de blessures l utilisateur Bentley Wheelchair 1 0 Special Notes A Wamings Waming Caution notices asused in this manual apply to hazardsor unsafe practices which could result IN personal injury or property damage 1 DO NOTOPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL 2 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACTA HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJ URY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT 3 ALL WHEELC HAIR SET UP AND ADJ USIMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN B Special Notes 1 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Asa manufacturer of wheelchairs PDG endeavorsto supply a wide vanety of wheelchairs to me
7. Service Agent will provide specific instructions for packaging and shipping your wheelchair Altematively the Qualified Service Agent may a mange for pick up H Specifications Overall Width seat width 9 5 to 10 5 Overall Depth without front rigging 28 5 to 31 Shipping Weight 65 lbs Anti tippers standard Footrests Swing away footrests tandard Elevating leg rests optional Back Angle Adjustment 90 degreesto 120 degrees Rear Wheels 12 16 20 or 24 Urethane or pneumatic Casters 6 or8 Urethane or pneumatic Seat Width 14 32 Seat Depth 16 22 Seat Height 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Back Height 20 or 24 Wheel Locks Push to lock Tilt in Soace Bentley 20 degrees of tilt Weight Limitation 250 poundsstandard base 450 pounds heavy duty base I Additional Information Additional information is available upon request Please contact PDG at info pdgmobility com 2 0 INDIC ATIONS FOR USE PDG offers a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needsof the wheelchair user The intended use of thiswheelchairisasa manually operated attendant or user propelled manual mechanical wheelchair Choosing the best chairand set up forusersafety dependson such thingsas user disa bility strength balance and coordination 2 1 CONTRAINDIC ATIONS FOR USE A Information for Health Care Professionals or Assistants SS WARNING amp
8. casters contact the ground If not add the proper spacers between bottom surface of lower bearing and top of fork stem nut Check on a flat surface 4 0 MAINTENANCE Every six 6 months take your wheelchairto a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing Regularcleaning will reveal loose orwom partsand enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair To operate propery and safely your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures A Maintenance Safety Precautions Z WARNING amp 1 After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury ordamage may result 2 DO NOTovertighten hardware attaching to the frame Thiscould cause damage to the frame tubing 3 If the tiresare pneumatic DO NOTuse the wheelchair unless it hasthe propertire pressure DO NOT over inflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm Recommended tire pressures will be listed on the sidewall of the tires 4 Penodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear Refer to the WHEEL LOCKS SECTION of this manual 5 Make sure that ALL bolts are tight before operating wheelchair 6 As with any ve
9. height N A Mass 31 8 kg Tum around width 1170 mm ISO 7176 7 Determination of Manual Seat plane angle seating dimensions Effective seat length Maximum seat width Seat surface height Backrest angle Backrest height 7 0 IMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER J ULY 4 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our products This warranty gives you specific legal nghtsand you may also have other legal nghts which vary from state to state PDG wanants its product except forthe seat cushion which isnot warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship fora penod of one 1 year from date of purchase The side frames and cross members are waranted for the lifetime of the onginal purchaser user If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired orreplaced at PDG s option This warranty doesnot include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product PDG ssole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this waranty shall be limited to such repair and orreplacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PDG product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please wnte directly to PDG at the address on the back cover pag
10. incidental damages whatsoever This warranty shall be extended to comply with state provincial laws and requirements 22 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY MOBILITY PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC 103 318 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver BC V5X 4N6 Ph 604 323 9220 Fax 604 323 9097 E mail info pdgmobility com www pdgmobility com 24
11. ngging if applicable connect the cable from the strut to the tilt activator tigger and insert anti tip tubes anti tip tubes not included if wheelchairhas extended frame to complete the set up 1 Installing the Backrest The seat hastwo bolts installed along the left and nght side of the rearof the seat frame Remove these bolts on each sde and place the backrest subassembly into the back of the seat frame and replace boltsand fasten securely To attach tilt actuatorcable to the back post tngger follow instructions in Procedure 8 2 Installing the front ngging dependson the type of front ngging included with the wheelchair For plug in front ngging push in the button on the sde of the uppertube and slide into the frame until the button aligns with the hole on the frame and snapsinto place Forthe swing away style front ngging mount the front ngging on top of the already mounted adaptorand lock into place 3 Install the arm assemblies by simply sliding the arms into the Sotted am receiverson the frame 4 If anti tip tubes are not already installed on the chair Locate them in the box and side them into the receiversat the back undersde of the frame so that the rollersare pointing downwards These will prevent the wheelchair from overtuming if the centre of gravity moves to far rearward ANTI TIP TUBES ARE MANDATORY FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY PROTECTION IMPORTANT with the user sitting in the chair check to ensure the wheelchair is
12. web site at www pdgmobility com and click on CONTACTS If you are uncertain about which CONTACTiIs most appropnate for your needs contact PDG directly using telephone fax ore mail contact information Supply the senal number from the product you are attempting to service and we willbe happy to inform you of the supplier who initially provided your product Special Note Damage Requiring Service By a Qualified Service Agent In some circumstances it may be required that your wheelchair be retumed to a Qualified Service Agent for repairs If any of the following conditions are observed the wheelchair must be serviced by a Qualified Service Agent Any part of the frame iscracked orbroken Any weld iscracked or broken Always contact your Service Agent pnorto sending a wheelchair for repairs For safe and secure shipping the wheelchair must be boxed orfastened to a pallet to ensure it doesnot become damaged during shipping Service agent will provide specific instructions for packaging and shipping your wheelchair Altematively Qualified Service Agent may arrange for pick up 20 K Setup of 16 24 Rear Wheel Ant tippers Axle positions are noted by the location of the rearedge of the axle plate on the ruled stickeron the frame The hole position on the anti tip tube isdescnbed by the diagram below Stellar Axle Position Ant tip Wheel Position 3 7 4 4 fq 65 4 7 8 20 or 24 rear wheels only 20 or 24 rear
13. wheelchair The locking pins MUSTbe protruding past the outside of the rear wheel axle receiver fora positive lock Keep locking pins clean Adjusting the Rear Axle Position The rear wheel position may be adjusted forward or rearward There are six boltson each of the axle plates which hold the axle plates tight onto the lower frame To change the position of the rear wheels loosen these bolts slightly and slide the rear axles forward or rearward asdesired Before re tightening be sure both rear axlesare in the same location as measured from the rear of the lower frame members There are measunng indicators on the bottom of the lower frame members 15 The anti tip tubes slide into receivers at the back of the frame so that the rollers prevent the chair from overtuming if the centre of gravity moves too far rearward IMPORTANT With the user sitting in the chair check to ensure the wheelchair is stable in all tilted untilted positions before dispensing the wheelchair E Front Casters This procedure includes the following Insta lling replacing caster forks Insta lling replacing front casters SS WARNING amp After making Adjustments always make sure that parts are propery tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair Installing Replacing 6 and 8 Front Casters 1 Remove the cap on top of caster housing 2 Loosen nut on caster tem using a 4 socket wrench 3 Slide out caster fork assembly 4 Reassemble by reversing s
14. Anti tip pers MUST be attached at all times 2 To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair you must at all times maintain proper balance Your wheelchairhas been designed to remain upnght and stable during nomal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity 3 Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity PDG recommends using seat chest postioning strapsfor additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight 4 DO NOTIlean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests Make sure the castersare pointing in the forward postion whenever you lean forward Thiscan be achieved by advancing the wheelchairand then reversing it in a straight line 5 The PDG Bentley wheelchair should be operated by an assistant when the wheelchairisin any tilted position F Safety and Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair useraswell asthe assistant This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair It isimportant to practice and masterthese safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvenng around the frequently encountered architectural bamers Use this information only asa basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the following pageshave been used successf
15. e provide dealersname address and date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is senalized indicate the senal number Do not retum productsto our factory without our pror consent Limitations and exclusions the foregoing warranty shall not apply to senal numbered products if the seral number has been removed ordefaced products subjected to negligence accident improper operation maintenance or storage products modified without PDG s express wntten consent including but not limited to modification through the use of unauthonzed parts or attachments products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the specific consent of PDG orto a product damaged by circumstances beyond PDG s control and such evaluation will be solely determined by PDG The wananty shall not apply to problems ansing from nomal wear or failure to adhere to these instructions The foregoing express wa manty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties whatsoever whether express or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and the sole remedy for violations of any warranty whatsoever shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms contained herein The application of any implied warranty whatsoever shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranty provided herein The manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequential or
16. et many needsof the end user However final selection of the type of wheelchairto be used by an individual rests solely with the userand his her health care professional capable of making such a selection 2 lle down restraints and seat positioning straps PDG recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehiclesof any kind while in wheelchairs unless equipped with a manufacturer installed transport kit 3 Restraints seat amp chest posttioning straps It isthe obligation of the DME dealer therapists and other health care professionalsto detemine if a seat chest postioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user rous injury can occurin the event of a fall froma wheelchair C Unpacking 1 Check forany obviousdamage to the carton oritscontents If damage Is evident notify your Dealer Camer immediately 2 Remove all loose packing from the carton 3 Carefully remove all components from the carton Note Unlessthe PDG wheelchair isto be assembled immediately retain cartonsand packing matenals for use in toring the wheelchair until assembly is required RearWheel 12 shown Rear Wheel Axle 1 Removable Amrest 2 Armrest Release lever 3 Gas Strut 4 Plug in Front Rigging 5 Front Caster 6 Tilt Activator tigger 7 Ampad 8 9 D Out of the Box Assembly Instructions When unpacking a new Bentley wheelchair you will need to assemble the armrests backrest front
17. fa wheelchair may result in injury to the userordamage to the wheelchair 2 Afterthe wheelchairhasbeen tilted backto the balance point one assistant in the rear backsthe wheelchair up against the first step while securely grasping a non removable non detachable part of the wheelchair for leverage 3 The second assistant with a fim hold on a non detachable part of the framework lifts the wheelchair up and overthe stairand steadiesthe wheelchairasthe first assistant placesone 1 foot on the next stairand repeats STEP 2 4 The wheelchair should be kept tilted on its back wheels until the last stairhasbeen negotiated and the wheelchairhasbeen rolled away from the stairway K Transfeming To and From Other Seats SS WARNING amp 1 BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair every precaution should be taken to reduce gap distance Tum both casters toward the object you are transfemng onto Also be certain the wheel locksare engaged to help prevent wheels from moving 2 CAUTION When transfemng postion yourself asfarbackas possible in the seat This will prevent the possibility of the wheelchairtipping forward 3 NOTE This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength 4 Position the wheelchairasclose aspossible along side the seat to which you are transfemng with the front casters pointing toward it Engage wheel locks Shift body weight into seat with transfer
18. her gt until they SEL SSN ae VEN tngger amp mA click in place 1H ie ie 2 Feed cable 4 Clip cable onto LI through to the front back post using plastic te r fthe tn r li vided x of the trigge clips pro UN Pa 5 Attach cable wire onto the strut slide steel ball through slot st on lever so ball is underside ofthe lever Gas Strut Set up Guide The gasstrut may be adjusted to optimize uplift force although keeping it as vertical as possible is recommended by PDG 1 The gas strut should be extended to its full length at the start of this procedure To extend the gas strut depressthe button at the end of the piston Be careful to avoid injury when depressing the button The piston will extend quickly to its full length When installing the strut the cylinderend where the cable isnotattached should be connected to the Upper Bracket nearthe center of the bracket If the client is very light connect it closer to the front of the chair 2 0nce you have attached the upperend of the gasstrut to the Upper Bracket at your chosen location position the lowerend of the gasstrut so that you attain the desired seat angle when the Chair isnot in tilt Locate the lowerend of the gas strut using any one of the mounting holes in the Lower Bracket 4 With the strut installed and with the client in the wheelchair test the attendants ability to activate the tilt leverand change the clients position If the seat is diff
19. hicle the wheels casters and tires should be checked penodically forcracksand wear and any defective components should be replaced 7 Clean quick release axles once 1 a week with a Teflon lubricant DO NOTuse WD 406 3 in 1 oil orother penetrating lubncants on quick release axles Otherwise binding and ordamage to the wheelchairmay occur B Tools Required The following tools are needed to make adjustments to the wheelchair 1 Philips Screw Driver 2 Allen Keys 1 8 5 32 3 16 8mm 3 Adjustable or Open End Wrenches 7 16 1 1 4 1 5 16 4 Socket Head Dnver with Socket Heads 9 16 3 4 1 1 4 12 C Cleaning Penodic cleaning of all surfaces will help keep your wheelchair looking good and operating propery All surfaces may be cleaned with wam waterand a mild detergent Do not use abrasive cleanerson any surfaces D Recommended Maintenance Schedule ah S SU LS oe oa re ef w R Check S EE SF General Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Wheel Locks Make sure they are not interfering with tires rolling Pivot points are free of wear and looseness Wheel locks are easily engaged seat Back Upholstery Inspect for rips and sagging Inspect fastenings to ensure they are secure Rear Wheels No excessive side movement or binding when liffed and spun Quick release axles lock properly if applicable Replace when necessary Front Cas
20. icult to move downward into tilt move the upperend of the gasstrut to a more forward position see step 2 If the seat drops down into tilt too easily move the upperend of the gasstrut to a more rearward position If the strut is in the most rearward position and stillneeds more uplift force try shortening the seat depth oradd a second gasstrut available from PDG Helpful Tips to Consider When Optimizing Uplift Force in the Gas Strut The spring assembly will remain compressed and intact when the gas strut mounting bolts are removed If the seat hits the rearaxles when titled you have the rear axles installed backwards See Out of the box Set up If the rearwheels are too high when the chair isin tilt switch to smaller rear wheels or move the seat height up 18 Installing a New Seat Tilt Cable 1 Insert the threaded end of the cable conduit into the slot on the upper clip The cable conduit must be seated into the upper clip so that the cable extends straight into the lower clip The cable must not extend out of the conduit at an angle since this will result in rubbing and eventual cable failure 2 Use the 1 4 20 nut provided to clamp the cable end into the slot Be careful not to over tighten the nut J ust snug 3 Slide the die cast ball into the slot under the lower clip 4 Ensure there is no slacknessin the cable once assembled The lower clip should depressthe actuator button about 1 16 when the cable handle
21. is fully released To remove slackness use the tumbuckle located on the cable conduit to tighten or loosen the cable I Tightening nut Gas strut housing Cable wire i Actuating lever Cable ball I Operating the Hoorjacks This procedure includes the following Operation of the floor jacks Floor acks may be supplied with the Bentley wheelchair ormay be retrofitted if needed Floor acksare used when itis desirable to have a wheelchairthat can quickly be made longerand more stable or shorter and more maneuverable The Floor acks lift the rearend of the wheelchair sightly off of the floor so that the chair becomesimmobile and orthe rear wheels may be moved from one axle receiverto another en T pn e pnm Pa pom pma a p ppu a o r La es gt To operate the Floor acks move the red handle through approximately 180 degreesto activate ordeactivate the Jack One position will raise the wheelchair slightly off of the floor The opposite posttion will allow the chairto move freely about The padsat the end of the Floor ack also actasan anti tipping device NOTE Floor jacks are only operable with 12 or 20 rear wheels 19 J Contacting Your Supplier to Obtain Service PDG hastrained customer service representatives in many locations To find yournearest Customer Service Center visit our
22. it Tie Down System TIDS If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Tie Down System TIDS this wheelchair DOES NOT meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this wheelchair while in a moving vehicle In an accident oraftera sudden stop the ndermay be thrown from the wheelchair Wheelchair seatbelts will not prevent this and further injury may result from the belts or straps 2 ALWAYS secure the nder with proper vehicle restraints 3 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 4 ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 5 Do not use any chairthat has been involved ina motorvehicle accident If your chair is equipped with the Transit Tie Down System TIDS 1 If possible and feasible the nder should transferto the Orginal Equipment Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint 2 Use only Wheelchair Te Down and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS which meet the requirements of SAE J 2249 Recommended Practice Wheelchair Te Down and Occupant Restraint Systems For Use in Motor Vehicles Do not use WTORS designed to rely on the wheelchair structure to transfer occupant restraint loadsto the vehicle 3 The nder must not weigh more than 250 Ibs 4 The wheelchairhas been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode fora 30 mph frontal impact test The wheelchair must be forward facing dunng transport 5 In orderto
23. k for npsor breaks If these are present replace immediately to maintain appearance and comfort Armrest pad should sit flush against frame If the pad iscracked orretaining screwsare stnpped replace pad immediately C Seatand Back This procedure includes the following Adjusting the back angle Adjusting the seat depth Z WARNING amp After making adjustments always make sure that parts are properly tghtened BEFORE using the wheelchair 14 Adjusting the Back Angle The seat to back angle may be set to 90 108 degrees 114 and 120 degrees requires additional hardware please contact the dealer Use only PDG supplied parts when changing back angle The backrest rotates about the 2 shoulder bolts located approximately 4 above the seat pan on the backrest support bracket The 2 boltsthat extend rearward from the bottom of the backrest are used to fine tune the angle 1 To set seat to back angle at 90 108 degrees first loosen both rearward facing bolts at the bottom of the backrest 2 Move the two shoulder boltsto any one of the 4 recline select locations 3 Retighten the shoulder bolts and the rearward facing bolts when reassembling 4 To set seat to back angle at 114 or 120 degrees remove the rearward facing bolts at the bottom of the backrest and remove the two long elastomer rubber Seeves located between the backrest tubes and backrest support bracket and replace with 1 sleeves Exchange bolts with 2 34 long bol
24. less the tires have the propertire pressure DO NOToverinflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily ham Recommended tire pressure is listed on the sde wall of the tire 18 DO NOTuse ANY parts accessones oradapters other than those authonzed by PDG Otherwise the warranty is void 19 DO NOTattempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable partsofa wheelchair may result in injury to the userordamage to the wheelchair 20 DO NOTus the folding links or spreader bar for lifting or transporting the wheelchair 21 DO NOTuse the folding links spreaderbarasa weight beanng support 22 DO NOTstand on the frame of the wheelchair PDG recommends that anti tippers BE attached at all times 23 DO NOTuse the footplatesasa platform When getting in orout of the wheelchair make sure that the footplates are in the upward postion C Weight Training SS WARNING amp PDG DOESNOT recommend the use of its wheelchairsasa weight training apparatus PDG wheelchairs have NOTbeen designed ortested asa seat forany kind of weight training If occupant uses said wheelchairasa weight training apparatus PDG shall NOTbe liable for bodily injury and the wananty is void D Weight Limitation Z WARNING amp The Bentley wheelchairhasa weight limitation of 250 lbsforthe Standard Base E Stability and Balance Z WARNING amp 1
25. onding to the selected seat elevation 4 Reassemble by reversing step 5 5 Test the wheelchairto ensure the seat pan can be posttioned approximately level when the gas strut is fully extended Check to ensure all screwsand nuts are assembled snugly 16 G Adjustable Seat Tilt This procedure includes the following Adjusting seat tilt Adjusting seat lift force SS WARNING amp After making Adjustments always make sure that parts are propery tightened BEFORE using the wheelc hair Adjusting Seat Tilt 1 To adjust the tilt angle activate the tilting leverlocated on side of push handle Allow seat back to lower to desired level and release tilt lever Seat should lock at desired tilt angle 2 Note that the tilt lever may be mounted onto the left ornght side of the backrest push bar WARNING amp When tilting chair attendant must hold push handle securely so that seat does not drop too quickly Adjusting Seat Lift Force See sketch Bentley Gas Strut Set up Guide This procedure may be used to increase or decrease the lift force required to raise an occupant from a tilt position to a level seat position Adjustment is made to both the upperand lower endsof the Gas Strut Assembly positioning the end of the Gas Strut forward or rearward of its initial attachment point under the Seat Pan There are many possible attachment points under the seat pan Ifthe wheelchairoccupant feels heavy when attemp
26. ot try to climb ordescend a curb orstep alone 3 Unlock and rotate anti tip tubes up out of the way so they do not interfere 4 Do not try to climb a high curb orstep unless you have help Doing so may cause your chair to exceed itsbalance point and tip over 5 Go straight up and straight down a curb orstep If you climb ordescend at an angle a fall or tip over is likely 6 Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb orstep can damage your chairor loosen fasteners I Tilt Use Z WARNING amp Decreased Stability may result from a seat postion tilted past 90 degrees Ensure that antHippersare used at all times In preparation to operate the tilt e Always venfy that the ams ofthe nderare stable on the armrests or within the armrests e Always venfy that the legs of the nderare stable on the footrest legrest e Never place hands feet or foreign objects into the tilt mechanism e Never push or propel the chair with the seat tilted in a forward position e Neveradd chairaccessonesthat are not specifically designed forthe Bentley e Neverexceed a tilted position that aligns the backrest parallel to the ground 9 J Sais 1 Extreme caution is advised when it isnecessary to move an occupied wheelchairup or down the stairs PDG recommends using two 2 assistants and making thorough preparations Make sure to use ONLY secure non detachable parts forhand held supports Lifting by means of any removable detachable partso
27. reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants wheelchair mounted accessones such astraysand respiratory equipment should be removed and secured separately 6 Postural supports and positioning devices should not be relied on for occupant restraint 7 Do not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts components or seating 8 The figures below show the locations of the wheelchairsecurement points front and back Bentley Front Tiedown Bently Rear Tiedown 9 Use only with Wheelchair Te Down and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS that have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J 2249 10 Attach WTORSto securement points in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J 2249 11 Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and SAE J 2249 12 Sudden stopsorimpactscan structurally damage your chair Chairs involved in such incidents Should be replaced If you fail to heed these wamings damage to your chair a fall tp overs or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others 11 3 0 TROUBLESHOOTING You will need to adjust your chairfrom time to time for bes performance Use the chart provided below to troubleshoot and find a solution S S 2 K WG SE CT LF YL S Solutions Fam rararars Check tre pressure x x x x x x checktortoote nuts ana bots ff ef x x x check caster ange X X X X Check that both
28. ss 9 G Noteto Wheelchair ASTIN nan nina O 9 H CUS SiG SES DS A E ao aus 9 k E UEa A leu abled aan atau bist ARNE 9 Je SERCH INS D D A E 10 K Transferring To and From OtherSeats ns 10 L Reaching Leaning ANd Bending Forwards ss 10 M Reaching Leaning and Bending Backwards 10 N MOtOrV hIEle USSR nd nn nanas ea anne tapas 11 3 0 Troubleshooting Ms 12 4 0 Maintenance A Maintenance Safety Precautions ccccccccccccccsssssssssssseeeeeceeeeeeeeeesssssssscssaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesessssssssssesees 12 B TOOIS REO CNG Gs irrar T N 12 Ce Gt sys Val ge Perea ce a nee ee ee eT te cere en ee 13 D Recommended Maintenance Schedule ss 13 5 0 Operation AL LE LRO LC LATE PR baa E E E E EE E 13 Be AE SS ete ecto drat sean eerste E eee ba ese eee E ca eau eee ee 14 Ce AITEAN Bel CK D EE 14 D REA VV CIS ica cou sca ta eutclep Red 15 En ONE S EE EE e E ere De ae nr err a re re era ee ne ram Pe er amar mee ae ana re OTT 16 F SA COP O 61 nl m EU ARLES a ten mates nathan 16 Gi 26 8 Lowrey ple Seat ili rere pear on er ne eee 17 H Adjust the Gas Strut and Cable Assembly 18 k SO DSTSAEIMNG SIME FIOOR ACROSS rt etienne rater abattu 19 J Contacting Your SUPPlier tO Obtain Service nn 20 K Set up of 16 24 Rear Wheel Antitippers enr 21 CE OM PART RE Re EP 21 7 0 VANANUeS 8 ee eee a dette las at se state 22 Label
29. stable in all tilted untilted positions before dispensing the wheelchair E Inspection Examine the extenor of the PDG wheelchatr for nicks dents scratches orother damages Inspect all components If damage isevident notify your Dealer Camer immediately F Storage 1 Store the repackaged PDG wheelchatrina dry area 2 DO NOTplace other objects on top of the repackaged wheelchair G Contacting a Qualified Service Agent to Obtain Service PDG has Qualified Service Agents in many locations To find yournearest Qualified Service Agent visit our web ste at www pdgmobility com and click on CONTACTS If you are uncertain asto which CONTACT is most appropnate for yourneed contact PDG directly by telephone fax ore mail to obtain the necessary information You willbe asked by the Qualified Service Agent forthe sral number that is affixed to the wheelchair This information will allow PDG to serve you better In some circumstances it may be necessary to retum your wheelchairto a Qualified Service Agent for repairs If any of the following conditions are observed the wheelchair must be serviced by a Qualified Service Agent 1 Any part of the frame iscracked orbroken 2 Any weld iscracked or broken Always contact your Service Agent pnorto sending a wheelchair for repairs Forsafe and secure shipping the wheelchair must be placed in a suitable carton orfastened to a pallet to ensure it doesnot sustain damage dunng shipping The Qualified
30. teps 1 3 Be sure beanngsare replaced if removed 5 Test the wheelchair for maneuverability F Seat to floor Height This procedure includes the following Adjusting seat to floor height SS WARNING amp After making adjustments always make sure that parts are properly tghtened BEFORE using the wheelchair Adjusting Seat to Hoor Height Base framesare initially assembled to allow Seat to Floor Height adjustments as follows Chairs equipped with 6 front casterscan easily be adjusted to 14 16 seat height With the addition of a frame extension seat heights of 17 and 18 may be attained Chairs equipped with 8 front casterscan easily be adjusted to 16 18 seat height With the addition of a frame extension seat heights of 19 and 20 may be attained 1 Remove the socket head screws located on the outside of the seat pan assembly one screw on each side These two screwsattach the Seat Frame to the Base Frame and also act at the pivot point when the seat is tilted 2 Reposition the Seat Frame to the desired elevation There are three elevation choices without using frame height extenders An additional 2 may be achieved when frame height extenders are installed 4 Reassemble by reversing steps 1 2 5 Remove the hex head screw located on the Base Frame which connects the lowerend of the gas strut assembly to the Base Frame 6 Reposition the lowerend of the Gas Strut Assembly to the elevation hole corresp
31. ter Inspect wheelfork assembly Caster should spin freely Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Inspect wheels and tires for cracks and wear Replace when necessary Cleaning Clean upholstery and armrests 5 0 Operation A Front Rigging This procedure includes the following Footrest assembly installation Footrest height adjustment Z WARNING amp After making adjustments always make sure that parts are properly tghtened BEFORE using the wheelchair Plug In Footrest Assembly Installation 1 To mount plug in style front ngging push the button located nearthe top of the footrest tube and Slide into open square tube seat rail at front of chair Footrest hanger will lock into position when the button pops through hole near the front of the seat rail 2 To release front ngging push button front of seat rail and slide front ngging forward and out of the open square seat rail tube 13 Swing Away Footrest Assembly Installation 1 To mount swing away style front ngging slide front ngging on already existing swing away adaptors The front ngging should click and lock into place 2 To release and swing away push button on front ngging and push front ngging aside Footrest Height Adjustment Height adjustment is made to the desired length with individual sitting in wheelchair with feet on foot plates The lowest point of the foot plates should be no less than 2 from the ground or floor
32. ting to restore the wheelchairto a seat level position the upper gas strut attachment point should be moved rearward Ifthe wheelchair occupant feels too light or if the attendant hasto use force to push the Seat Assembly in to tit when activating the tilt mechanism the upper gas strut attachment point should be moved foreword 1 Determine whether you wish to move the gas strut forward or rearward see above Determine if the desired adjustment is possible you may have already set the chairat maximum or minimum lift 2 Carefully remove the hex nut and hex bolt from the upperend of the gasstrut Note that the sonng is held in compression by a separate pin and will not extend when the bolt is removed 3 Re assemble the gasstrut endsto the desired attachment points under the Seat Pan As you insert the 5 16 hex bolt through the attachment holes under the Seat Pan and through the end of the gas strut be sure to include the spaces s that the strut assembly is maintained in the centre of the frame 4 Reinstall loc knuts and tighten snugly 17 H Adjust the Gas Stut and Cable Assembly This procedure includes the following Adjusting the gas strut Adjusting seat tilt cable SS WARNING amp After making Adjustments always make sure that parts are propery tightened BEFORE using the wheelc hair Installing the Gas Strut Actuator Cable CSS L Fit metal cable Cree 3 Push plastic parts EX end into hole on yy toget
33. ts Both components are supplied by PDG Note that locknuts should be re used no more than five 5 timesto ensure locking matenal gnps If locknuts are wom replace them D Rear Wheels This procedure includes the following Removing installing the rear wheels Adjusting the axle location wheel position adjustment Z WARNING amp Decreased stability will result from forward axle positions Z WARNING amp DO NOTREMOVE ANT TIPPERS Operating without rearantitippers increases the risk of injury to the occupant Removing Installing the Rear Wheels Axles 1 Unless the product wasordered with quick release axles the rearwheelscan be removed using a 34 socket head and a crescent wrench If the chairis configured using axle bolts not quic k release the axle bolt heads must be located on the inside of the frame with the nuts located on the outside of the rearwheel hubs If axle bolts are installed backwards the seat frame may hit the end of the axle bolts when attempting to tilt the chair During assembly tighten the axle bolts so that the rear wheels are snug but not so much that the wheels are unable to spin freely If quick release axleshave been supplied push in the tip of the quick release axle and pull the wheel off of the axle 2 To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair reverse step 1 SS WARNING amp Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the
34. ully by many Individual wheelchair users often develop skillsto deal with daily living activities that may differ from those descnbed in thismanual PDG recognizesand encourageseach individual to try what works best for him herin overcoming architectural obstaclesthat they may encounter however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed Techniques in this manual are a starting point forthe new wheelchairuserand assistant with safety asthe most important consideration forall G Note to Wheelchair Assistants SS WARNING amp 1 When assistance to the wheelchair user is required rememberto use good body mechanics Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenevertipping the wheelchairortraversing curbs or other impediments 2 DO NOTattempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable partsof a wheelchair may result in injury to the userordamage to the wheelchair UJ DO NOTuse the spreader bar for lifting or transporting the wheelchair 4 DO NOTuse the spreaderbarasa weight beanng support When leaming a new assistance technique have an expenenced assistant help you before attempting it alone H Curbs and Steps SS WARNING amp 1 Each person who helps you should read and follow the wamings Information for Health Care Professionals or Assistants 2 1 A page 5 and Note To Wheelchair Assistants 2 1 G page 7 2 Do n
35. wheels only Bentley Axle Position Ant tip Wheel Position 412 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 The extra positions 1 through 3 can be used to make the chair more stable but it will reduce the caster clearance when tipped backwards 6 0 TESTING The Bentley wheelchair hasbeen designed to meet the following standards ANSI RESNA WC 19 and ISO 7176 Upholstery specifications meet the State of Califomia Technical Bulletin 117 Section D PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES OF THE TEST WHEELC HAIR Relevant Disc losure Wheelc hair Type Manual All results meet at least the minimum performance requirements of AS 3695 AS 3696 1 Determination of Manual Stable on a slope of 10 or labeled in accordance with static sta bility Clause 6 1 Pass 100kg dummy with locked brakesin the fore direction gt 15 0 with locked brakesin the aft direction gt 15 gt 15 with unlocked brakesin the aft direction gt 15 0 with locked brakesin the transverse direction gt 15 AS3696 3 Determination of Manual Parking brakes hold on a Slope of 10 the efficiency of brakes Pass 100kg dummy AS3696 8 Static impact amp Manual Pass 100kg fatigue strength 21 DIMENSIONAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE TEST WHEELC HAIR Test Test Title Relevant Results Method Wheelc hair Type AS 3696 5 Determination of Manual Length 1165 mm ae i Length without footrest 940 mm imensions mass and tuming Width 675 mm b Folded length N A Folded width N A Folded
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