User Manual - Scoota Mart
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1. occur 3 1 General safety regulations Protect your 2GOability wheelchair by checking it regularly When a part of your wheelchair is not functioning properly a dangerous situating could occur Warning You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to be able guarantee use and ambulatory the security in 3 2 Warnings for safe use Warnings Avoid using your wheelchair on roads Use pavements if possible Do not use your wheelchair in sand rough area wet and slippery surfaces or surfaces with little grip This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle The wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact leading to injury of the wheelchair occupant or others Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair This can result in rolling over the wheelchair Do not drive into curbs Before leaning or reaching forward push bottom to back of the chair and face castors forwards Never connect anything to the wheels this may cause damage to the chair and also effect the balance of the chair and may injure the user For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground 2G0ability Figure 1 Do not stand on the footrest this will cause the chair to tip and injure the user figure 1 Place the wheelchair on a stable flat surface and engage the brakes before transferring to or from the wheelchair Engage the brakes when the user of the w2. 2G0ability 2 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 2 1 Components of the wheelchair 2 1 3 1 Backrest and coating Front fork 2 Push handle 8 Ball head _3 Drum brake 9 Foot plate _4 Frame 7 10 Footrest _5 Rear wheel 11 Seat o 6 Front wheel swing castor 12 Armrest _ _ _ Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these before continue reading this manual Designs and specifications may change without prior notice 2 2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair Your wheelchair is a foldable one which is designed to be easy to transport in a car This is a transit wheelchair the wheelchair has 1212 or 8 rear wheels therefor you will need an attendant to push the wheelchair Your wheelchair is a medical equipment product and is not a standard consumer product You must follow this manual completely to ensure good optimal and safe use of your wheelchair ACCESS 3 SAFETY REGULATIONS 2GOability specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances If used correctly the 2GOability wheelchair is an utmost safe and stable product if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed However it is possible when the 2GOability wheelchair is not used correctly dangerous situations may
3. Brakes Inspect both brakes for sharp rims If there are sharp rims on the brakes we advise you to replace them Ensure that all the parts of the brake are in the right position and fastened secure gt Make sure that the mechanism is functioning smoothly If it is not functioning smoothly put some oil at turning points with one or two drips of WD40 oil or Teflon Remove surplus oil and dirt gt Make sure the brakes do not come into contact with the wheels as you are moving 7 3 Cross brace The cross frame of the wheelchair has to be in a good condition The cross brace is the basic of your wheelchair gt Make sure the wheelchair can easily be fold and unfold gt Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while moving gt Make sure the cross frame is not bent and shows no wear signs 2G0ability 7 4 Rear wheel A good adjustment of the rear wheels improves the stability of the wheelchair gt Make sure that the wheels can move freely without touching anything gt Make sure there is no margin on the rear wheels 7 5 Front castor and front castor fork The front fork must move and turn freely to ensure a smooth ride gt Make sure the nut of the front fork is nor to loose or to tight When the nut is to loose the wheels will rotate but the ride will be uncomfortable If the nut is to tight the chair will be difficult to steer because of the bearings getting pushed so the balls can not move freely When t
4. Picture 1 Picture 2 5 3 Use of the footplate and footrest Folding the footplate away gt Go to the front of the wheelchair and get a hold of the front of the foot plate see picture 3 gt Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest see picture 4 Make sure the heel strap does not get stuck between the footplate and footrest see picture 4 Picture 3 Picture 4 2GOability Removing the footrest from the wheelchair gt Goto the front of the wheelchair gt Pull the black steel control lever to the inside of the wheelchair see picture 5 You can now swing the footrest inwards or outwards gt Swing the footrests 90 to the outside of your wheelchair and pull the complete footrest straight up from the tube Placing the footrest back on your wheelchair gt Goto the front of the wheelchair gt Place the footrest with an angle of 90 back on the chair see picture 6 gt Swing the footrest to the front until you hear a click This click confirmed that the footrest is in position gt Check if everything is in position Picture 5 Picture 6 Setting height of the footplate To adjust the height of the footplate you need to use enclosed wrench number 13 Remove the footplate from the wheelchair Turn the footrest upside down You will see the bottom of the footplate now Loosen the bolt with wrench number 13 until you can move the footplate up and down Select the desired height and tighten the bolt
5. down Make sure the footplate is in place and that the length is equal on both sides VU VY ACCESS 5 4 Using the drum brakes The drum brakes can be found on the push handles of the wheelchair gt Squeeze the lever towards the black push handle to brake see picture 7 You can also put a parking brake on gt Squeeze the lever towards the black push handle gt Keep the lever there and push the steel mechanic with lock on it on the black lever forward to brake see picture 8 gt Squeeze again to remove the parking brake Picture 7 Picture 8 5 5 Using the foldable backrest gt Goto the back of the wheelchair gt Push at the same time both levers on the back of the wheelchair see picture 9 to fold the backrest down see picture 10 Picture 9 Picture 10 2G0ability 5 6 Tire table Wheelchair model Rear wheel Tire size front Tire size rear 2GOability Transit 8 X 1 1 4 8 x 1 1 4 Access 2GOability Transit 8 X 1 1 4 1212 x 2 1 4 Access 5 7 Using the seat belt on your wheelchair Your wheelchair is equipped with a seat belt which you can use the following way gt When in the wheelchair you can fasten the belt by clicking the two loose ends together see picture 11 gt If the belt is to loose or to tight you can make it more secure or looser see picture 12 gt To release the seat belt you press on the lock plates to unlock Picture 11 Picture 12 6 TRANSP
6. manual is created with care it is not exclusive The warranty is only valid during the indicated period If adjustments are made to the wheelchair which have structural impact on the product the warranty will expire completely You can visit www 2GOability com for an enlarged warranty and supply conditions and an address list of service agents 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Your wheelchair needs periodical maintenance A badly maintained wheelchair will give more technical problems turn less flexible and fall out the warranty terms Preventive maintenance is most important and many of these things you can easily do yourself or a friend or family member can help you We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself Every month Check the fold ability of the wheelchair Check upholstery for wear Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the wheels Check if the brakes are working correct Every three months Check all bolts screws and nuts and tighten if necessary Check tyre tread for wear Tip The 2GOability Access complies with EN 12183 EN 1041 and ISO 7176 19 For more information please visit our website www 2GOability com 26Oability com Cr ateur de solutions de mobilit France info 2qoability tr UK Ireland info 2goability co uk Belgium info Zqoability be Germany info Zgoability de Spain info 2qoability es Poland info 2qoability pl Netherlands info 2goabili
7. the wheelchair First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stands as closely as possible to the place of where you wish to transfer to Put the castors forward and engage the brakes Swing away the footplates and place your feet on the ground You are now in position to carry out the operation Shift your weight to the front of the chair you can use the armrests as a support and move yourself to the place where you wish to transfer to If necessary you can use a transfer board To get in To get in your wheelchair you need to do the same things as when you want to get out of the wheelchair only in reversed order Reaching We strongly recommend that you seek the help of an attendant to pick something up for you 4 2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces Going up the pavement The attendant can help you in two different ways however we advise you to do it the first way 1 In the first method for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach to pavement facing forward The attendant must pull the push handles towards him and place his foot on the stepper on the rear side of the wheelchair see figure 2 Because of this there is a leverage effect that tips the wheelchair Figure 2 2 Inthe second method the attendant is already standing on the pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to the pavement as possible The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards This
8. ORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR Your 2GOability wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car Your wheelchair is foldable so the total width is limited to an average measure of 20 cm Further your wheelchair is equipped with swing away and detachable footrests and a foldable backrest 6 1 De assembly 1 Take away the footrests on the front side of your wheelchair see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 2 Fold the wheelchair Stand next to the wheelchair Get a hold of the seat grips at the side and pull it Straight up ACCESS 6 2 Assembly 1 Unfold the wheelchair Go stand next to the wheelchair tilt the wheelchair a bit towards you and push the seat tube down The wheelchair will un fold Go stand before the wheelchair and push again on the two seat tubes to ensure that they are directly on the frame This is confirmed by flat seat upholstery 2 Place the footrests back on the wheelchair 7 MAINTAINANCE There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum condition If you regularly check the wheelchair and perform small maintenance this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use 7 1 Tyres Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed PU tyres The tyres have the advantage that they do not need to be pumped up and can not be punctured This PU tyre can wear out Check periodically to see if the tread is still deep enough 7 2
9. al injury warnings must be followed Fill out the information on your authorized dealer below Company Address Telephone number Fax number Email address Website 2G0ability 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 IDENTIFICATION eer ee eee E an ce 4 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR sccsccecceccecceccecceccecees 5 2 1 Components of the wheelchair ss 5 2 2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair essees 5 SAFETY REGULATIONS 2 esse ne sn es e ssees escn 6 3 1 General safety regulations ccccceccccssscccesecccenececeeececeueceeeececeuececeeceseeecessuecetsuecetsnecetanaces 6 7 2 Wamine s TON sale SR recense dead E ESENE N OEO cute Diam desc transe 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ec ti ce oe a a de a eee een 7 PS ai af S eee ee ene eee eee N ae eee ee ee erry eer error ers 7 4 2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces cccccceseccceesceceececeeececeueceeeuecesaueceteneenes 8 4 3 Going UP and down LAMPS ceeccceeeccceeeccceeececaececauececaeececeuececsuacetseeceteeecetsuecetsuecetsneretes 9 4 4 GOING up and down StAIIS ccccceeccceesccceeececeueccceececsuececauececeueceteuecetsuecetsuecetauecetanecetsuteges 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS sccsccsccsccscceccecceccecceccecccees 11 5 1 Tools and technical information iii 11 5 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair ss 11 5 3 Use of the footplate and foot
10. f your wheelchair Below is an example of the frame label on which you can find the identification number Furthermore you will find the explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below 2G0ability com i AOCESS m Le Wheelchair for indoor outdoor use 00 00 0000 Fauteuil dominante ext rieur int rieur 6 gt Robtoel voor binnen buitengebruk 4 1 Route d Anrosey 3 Lafert sur Amance 52500 Haute Marne France 260ability com 2GOebifty com 2G0ebility com BG0ebility com AG0ability com 2G0ability Warranty 1 Years parts subject to normalusage wea and wa ae exuded fiom waranty Garantie 1 ans la gavanGe mche be pi ces d usure mimal Ga rantjie E 1 jaar uitges ded van garate rijn ondeidelken de and Gorin 440 z 7 1 Production date 2 Serial number 3 Maximum user weight 4 Type number 5 Model name 6 Usage application 7 Warranty Production date of the wheelchair The unique identification number You must have this number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required The largest occupant weight allowed for protection of both the wheelchair and the user This number indicates which model of wheelchair you have again this is always required when making technical calls The model name of your wheelchair Where you can use your wheelchair This is warranty period Chapter 9 describes your warranty terms and conditions in more detail
11. for each Tip We recommend the use of only 2GOability replacement parts If you do not use Original parts the warranty will be expired Symptom POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECT SOLUTION Rear wheels and or castors may be adjusted improperly Make sure that both rear wheels and castor are mounted in identical positions Check if the bearings are not worn v Castor forks may be adjusted improperly Make sure they are adjusted properly lt EERIE Castor flutter Pte The wheelchair moves to heavy A el crate veers et 2G0ability 9 WARRANTY 9 1 Warranty application Together with your wheelchair you get the factory warranty This warranty is only granted to you as the consumer It is not intended to be used commercially like hiring or institutional use The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages 2GOability offers a warranty period of 1 year Also you can find the warranty periods label on the frame of your wheelchair See also chapter 1 9 2 Warranty definition Your manual is also the warranty form fill in the relevant details in and store it carefully Warranty conditions The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase If within the warranty period your wheelchair will be defect it will be repaired or replaced However you do need to provide to 2GOability a complete filled in warranty registration form a copy of the bill with t
12. he date of purchase and with the original packaging Tip gt Warranty is not transferrable gt For more information and the location of service agents please visit our website www 2GOability com This warranty does not include any labour charges incurred by replacements With normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the wheelchair needs replacement or repairs as a direct result from gt Not maintaining the wheelchair and parts according to the recommendations of the manufacturer or not using the specific original parts gt Damaging the wheelchair or parts by inattentive use accident or wrong use gt Adjusting the wheelchair or parts different from the specifications of the manufacturer or reparations done before the service agent is warned gt Ifthe product is not equipped with an original factory frame number and identification label as described in the manual see chapter 1 ACCESS The wheelchair that is described and showed in this manual can differ from your own model in details However all instructions are relevant independent of slightly different details We reserve the right to change the product in this manual without further notice All drawings measures and capacities showed in this manual are approximations and may be slightly different to your wheelchairs specifications Warning 2GOability can not be liable for any consequent or individual damage whatsoever While this
13. he nut is correct in place the front wheel will stop slowly gt Make sure the front castor shows no wear signs 7 6 Upholstery It is important to check the upholstery of your wheelchair regularly Torn or worn upholstery can no longer support human weight and this can create dangerous situations gt Check the textile coating for holes cracks and worn spots gt Check the upholstery mounting grommets to make sure that they are all correctly aligned and secure 7 7 Cleaning It is important to clean your wheelchair regularly gt Clean the upholstery chassis and plastic components on the wheelchair regularly with a mild soap and water Never use abrasive cleaners they can damage the varnish Also never use steam or high pressure cleaners gt Wax the varnish of the chassis regularly Never use solvents abrasive waxes caustic chemicals or spray silicone Dry the wheelchair after cleaning Also dry you wheelchair after you have been for example in a rainstorm Tip You can also use a car shampoo This cleans protects and gives a beautiful gloss to your wheelchair ACCESS 8 PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Your 2GOability wheelchair is inspected and adjusted so that you can use it immediately Continual use necessitates maintenance especially if the factory set adjustments have been altered The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur and offers corrective actions
14. heelchair is in or on a lift and when the user wants to get off The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame label Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by 2GOability will invalidate the warranty of this chair and may lead to injury to the user and or damage to the chair 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair It is most important to learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life style Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities 4 1 Safety tips Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair reaching and bending in the wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of you and your wheelchair You will need to perform these movements and techniques as described below Transferring Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre Consult your physical therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique The possibilities you have for making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics We advise you to discuss this first with your physical therapist However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from the wheelchair can you best do this in the following manner ACCESS To get out of
15. nd ser Manual 2G0ability YOU AND OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE General information You have just purchased a 2GOability wheelchair and we want to thank you for the confidence in our 2GOability products The wheelchair is a quality product The policy of 2GOability is to continually improve the quality and reliability of our products We reserve the right therefore without prior notification to alter this guide It is important that your guide for the use of the wheelchair is read carefully The manual contains important information about the safe use and maintenance of your wheelchair We recommend that you keep this guide it is also your proof of warranty and you will find it useful for referring to it at a later date The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad guidelines It is possible that you develop your own ways for many common actions However we advise you to consult a professional for assistance in developing safe and effective techniques with regards to your daily activities and your physical capabilities Your new wheelchair requires frequent maintenance much of which you can do yourself Caution In this guide you will find informative information and warnings These are clearly identified by the symbols below and the appearance of the text Tip Informative information Warning To avoid person
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17. should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this manoeuvre Going upstairs You need to go upstairs backwards with two attendants one attendant at the front and one attendant at the back The attendant at the back grabs the push handles and let the wheelchair tip backwards until it is in balance When the wheels are in balance the attendant at the front needs to grab the side frames You are now in position to climb the stairs The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up until they are above the first step and the attendant at the back makes the first step on the stairs Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair You can let the front castors down when the attendant at the front has taken the last step ACCESS Going downstairs To go downstairs the wheelchair should be facing forwards The rear attendant should tip the wheelchair until it balances The front attendant should support the wheelchair by holding the side frames The wheelchair should then be slowly guided down each step Warning Never lift a wheelchair by the push handles armrests or footrests Always hold a part of the main frame 2G0ability MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY YOURSELF ARE STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST AND CARRIED OUT AT YOUR OWN RISK 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS In this chapter we will explore all
18. the possibilities that you have with your wheelchair All setting and user instructions such as the removal of the footrest will be discussed Your wheelchair is a 2GOability Access 5 1 Tools and technical information For the maintenance of your wheelchair you will in some cases need tools For your wheelchair you will need the following tools Phillips screwdriver PH2 Allen keys 4 5and6mm Cross ring or keys 8 10 13 and 26 mm Spanners 19 and 22 mm Socket wrench 19 mm 2GOability Access Seat width 45 cm Seat depth 43 cm Seat height 50 cm Backrest height 41 cm Total width Seat width 12 cm Total length gt 90 cm Total height gt 92 cm Maximum user weight 100 kg 5 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair Unfolding the wheelchair Make sure you stand next to the wheelchair Grab both seat tubes and move them apart Push both seat tubes downwards so that the wheelchair will unfold see picture 1 Go to the front of the wheelchair and push again on the seat tubes to ensure that they are directly on the frame This is confirmed when the seat upholstery is flat Place the footrests back fold down the footplate see chapter 5 3 You can now use the wheelchair VU VV ACCESS Folding the wheelchair gt Fold away the footplates and remove the footrests see chapter 5 3 gt Make sure you stand next to the wheelchair gt Grab both grips on the side of the seating and pull them upwards see picture 2
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20. way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the pavement The attendant needs to make sure that the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down 2G0ability Warning Do not drive into curbs Going down the pavement The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb When the wheelchair is off the pavement the attendant can let the front wheels back onto the ground 4 3 Going up and down ramps Inspect the slope always for risks such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces before you drive off Warning Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending This changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards You may recall earlier in the manual that you were instructed to ensure the footrests are a minimum 7 cm from the ground One reason for this is that when you are descending a slope you need a minimum of this amount of clearance in order to ensure the footplates do not catch the end of the slope 4 4 Going up and down stairs Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users However with a little help from others it is possible to climb up and down the stairs Assessment of the weight that has to be moved
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