COMFORT-PLUS DELUXE OWNERS MANUAL
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1. Automatic replacement within six months of invoice There afterwards unit must be returned for evaluation and possible repair before replacement Actuators 12 months warranty Automatic replacement within six months of invoice There afterwards unit must be returned for evaluation and possible repair before replacement Frame 3 year warranty Frame will be replaced within the first twelve month period Thereafter Glide will extend the warrant for further two years and will either replace or repair frame Upholstery 6 month warranty This will cover against defects in materials or workmanship Warranty does not cover against normal wear or damage Tyres and Tubes No Warranty Spare Parts All spare parts sold will have a 6 months warranty period from date of purchase This warranty does not extend to parts or electrical components damaged by misuse neglect accident or improper installation nor those tampered with altered or serviced by an agency not authorised by Lendal Pty Ltd The foregoing in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory Lendal Pty Ltd s sole liability shall be to repair or replace parts of components as specified above 16 1 IMPORTANT Lendal Pty Ltd trading as Glide Rehabilitation Products does not warrant either expressly or impliedly the suitability of the product for the purchaser or any intended user Purchasers and intended users are advised that advice from2. an appropriate registered medical practitioner should be obtained prior to using the product Except insofar as is prohibited by statute Lendal Pty Ltd shall not be responsible for damage injury or loss of any kind to any property or person howsoever caused arising from or in connection with the product All conditions and warranties that but for this provision would be implied in favour of and all rights and remedies that but for this provision would be conferred upon the purchaser or other persons against Lendal Pty Ltd arising under or as a result of the Trade Practices Act 1974 any other legislation or the general law are excluded and limited to the maximum extent possible and in cases where Lendal Pty Ltd s liability cannot be completely excluded but may be limited the liability of Lendal Pty Ltd is limited to one of the following at the option of Lendal Pty Ltd a The replacement of the product or the supply of an equivalent product b The repair of the product c The payment of the cost of replacing the product or of acquiring an equivalent product d The payment of the cost of having the product repaired Warranty could be voided if chair is not returned to Glide Rehabilitation Products or authorized agent for it s free service within 3 months of purchase date 17 NOTES NOTES GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS Glide Rehabilitation Products are manufactured in Australia by Lendal Pty Ltd ACN 009 003 6
3. damp cloth Check function of brakes Check all cables and connectors are secured i e Pins A B amp C in Fig 3 nABWN Fe MONTHLY 1 Give the chair a general inspection for loose nuts and bolts 2 Inspect and clean upholstery functionality of Gas Operated Tilt amp Recline mechanisms and operation of Pins A B amp C 3 Check for correct adjustment contact of brakes on tyres When tyres are correctly inflated the brake contact lever should depress tyre by 1cm If they require adjustment simply loosen bolts F in Fig 3 make adjustment retighten bolts firmly For any questions concerning procedures or service contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent or Glide Rehabilitation Products direct ANNUALLY We recommend that your wheelchair be serviced by an approved Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent at least once a year 10 VINYL CARE General Cleaning Instructions To clean wipe with a sponge or cloth which has been moistened in warm soapy water Then dry with a clean cloth Regular cleaning weekly of headrests armrests and seat cushions is important to remove body oils which can cause hardening of the vinyl More stubborn grime may require gentle scrubbing with a soft brush Treatment of Specific Stains e Prompt attention yields more complete removal e wipe stain from outside in to avoid spreading e With more difficult stains use a proprietary brand vinyl cleaner which is available in large
4. ensure that they are in the down and upright position before attempting to transfer Ensure that your wheelchair brakes are applied 13 SECTION 8 AVAILABLE OPTIONS Pump Up Lumbar 22 Rear Wheels not shown Elevating Legrests not shown Stump Supports refer to Glide Agent not shown Flip Up and Fold Away Tray refer to Glide Agent not shown 6 Adjustable Arm Support refer to Glide Agent not shown 7 Calf Sling 8 Gas Operated Reclining Backrest apen 14 SECTION 9 SPARE PARTS TYRES 12 1 2 x 2 1 4 Rear Transit Type 22 Rear Pneumatic T MCP Front Castor Wheel TUBES 12 1 2 x 2 1 4 Thorn Proof 22 Thorn Proof CASTOR PINTLE AXLE ASSEMBLY Dust Cap Circlip Top Nylon Bush Pintle Axle Bottom Bearing Housing Bearing Top amp Bottom Castor Fork Retaining Nuts Castor Fork Castor Wheel 10 Bearing Spacer 11 Castor Wheel Bearings 12 Spacer Washers 13 Axle Bolt 14 Nyloc Axle Retaining Nut NJS ONO RE AG DS Fig 5 For service advice contact your Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent or Glide Rehabilitation Products direct 15 SECTION 10 WARRANTY Lendal Pty Ltd trading as Glide Rehabilitation Products warrants the following as listed Controllers 12 months warranty Controllers and associated hardware will be repaired where possible Replacement will only occur if repair is not practical or not possible Motors Gearbox 12 months
5. supermarkets and hardware stores Warning Never use furniture polishes abrasive cleaners steel wool or non proprietary cleaners containing solvents as these items can cause damage to the vinyl surface Non colourfast dyestuffs found in some articles of clothing may transfer dye to the fabric surface Dye transfer to the surface of the fabric is not recognized as a manufacturing fault 11 SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS The Glide Rehabilitation Products Comfort Plus Deluxe wheelchair has been designed with the user safety as it s prime consideration Even though the Comfort Plus Deluxe has been designed with safety as it s prime consideration this does not negate the effect or take into account circumstances which put the wheelchair outside the specified operating conditions for which it was designed It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the environment that the chair will be operated As a guide only the following is a brief list of scenarios that could have an impact on occupant safety e When attendant is pushing chair ensure that chair is slightly tilted this will help keep occupant positioned in seat e When leaving occupant unattended ensure that Foot Operated Attendant Brakes are applied e When parking chair on an incline ensure that Foot Operated Attendant Brakes are applied e If there is a concern for the occupant sliding forward out of chair then a sui
6. 2 Rear Wheels T MCP front castor wheels Inner Sprung Deluxe Seat amp Back Upholstery for Superior Comfort Foot Operated Attendant Brakes Swing Away Legrests Adjustable Arm Pads Push Handle Adjustable Angle Back Rest Fully Adjustable Seat Width and Seat Depth Frame 0 Foot Operated Gas Seat Tilt Adjustment SECTION 3 OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ARMRESTS The armrests are adjustable in height and position forward or aft of arm pad Height Adjustment Loosen Turn Wheel located at seat level on outside of armrest T Post When adjustment is complete retighten Turn Wheel ensuring that dimpled locking plate is located in corresponding dimples on T Post This helps prevent armrest from slipping down Forward and Aft Adjustment of Arm Pad Loosen small turn wheel located on the outside and underneath arm pad Retighten when adjustment is complete FOOTRESTS The footrests are swing away and detachable They swing out by either pushing or pulling the release lever The type of release lever fitted to your chair depends on your ability and footplate type fitted to your chair When lever is released the footplate will simply swing out and lift off the two locating pins When refitting footrest to chair ensure that it is located on both locating pins Damage may result if only one pin is used HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF FOOTPLATE Your footplate will be fitted with one of two types of adjustment styles 1 Clamp Type to a
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8. AXI BUS OR PRIVATE VEHICLE WHILE THE USER IS IN CHAIR To date there is no recognized Australian Standard that covers wheelchairs suitable for vehicle transport while the user is in the chair However the Comfort Plus is suitable for transport provided the appropriate tiedown brackets are fitted to the chair and a 4 point restraint system Unwin is used Where possible wheelchair occupants should be transferred into and use the proper vehicle seat and restraints However if your chair is to be transported in a vehicle your vehicle restraint system must comply with AS2942 1994 CAUTION Do not use the Tilt and Brake Operating Pedals as attachment points for your tie down system Do not use legrests or footplates as attachment points for your tie down system Do not use armrests as attachment points for your tie down system Unoccupied wheelchairs in vehicles must be safely secured or stored securely outside the passenger compartment Posture Positioning Belts should not be used as vehicle restraint belts NOTE Ensure that your restraint system complies with AS2942 and you fully understand the manufacturer instructions on how your tie down system works and whether it is compatible with the Glide Rehabilitation Products Comfort Plus Deluxe Chair SECTION 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VINYL CARE WEEKLY Check tyre pressures 205kpa 30PSI Clean frame and vinyl parts with mild soapy solution Wipe upholstery with a clean
9. GLIDE COMFORT PLUS DELUXE OWNERS MANUAL For your safety and comfort read carefully and understand all of the features prior to using your new Glide Rehabilitation Products chair Maximum Recommended User Weight 100kg SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8 SECTION 9 SECTION 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION STANDARD FEATURES OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM YOUR WHEELCHAIR AVAILABLE OPTIONS SPARE PARTS WARRANTY SECTION1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Glide Rehabilitation Products Comfort Plus Deluxe Wheelchair With proper care and operation your wheelchair will provide years of trouble free mobility Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your chair by reading this owners manual If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Rehabilitation Products or your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products dealer GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS 25 LEDGAR RD BALCATTA PERTH WA AUSTRALIA 6021 PH 61 8 9345 3400 FAX 61 8 9345 1384 A er ite incll for AS NZS ISO 9002 Dutch Ce APPROVED BY BVQ Certain SECTION 2 STANDARD FEATURES The illustration Fig 1 below is a list of standard features on your Comfort Plus Deluxe wheelchair 1 2 3 Scie Aa 1
10. djust height simply loosen clamp bolt move to desired position retighten clamp bolt 2 Incremental Hole Type to adjust height simply un do and remove bolt move footplate to nearest hole to suit desired height replace and tighten bolt firmly ADJUSTING THE BACKREST ANGLE RECLINE There are 2 options available for backrest angle adjustment 1 Standard on all Comfort Plus Deluxe chairs unless otherwise ordered is an incrementally adjustable support strut You will need either a 13mm open end spanner or socket spanner Simply remove bolt move to nearest hole to suit desired position replace and tighten bolt firmly 2 Gas Operated Reclining Back Rest to adjust angle simply depress operating lever located on rear push handle push down on rear push handle to move to desired position release operating lever This will lock backrest in position ADJUSTING THE SEAT ANGLE TILT The Comfort Plus Deluxe has as standard a foot activated Gas Operated Tilt function To adjust simply press down on foot pedal push down on rear push handle to move to desired position release foot pedal This will lock seat in position BRAKES The Comfort Plus Deluxe has as standard foot operated manual brakes To apply brakes simply press down on foot pedal To release place foot under foot pedal and lift lever upwards Ensure brake is fully retracted ADJUSTABLE SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH The Comfort Plus Deluxe wheelchair has an incr
11. ementally adjustable seat frame This feature will allow for changes in growth and condition It is recommended that a Glide Rehabilitation Products representative make these adjustments Note When changes are made to either seat width or depth new upholstery will need to be supplied Your Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent will have all the relevant information to assist you on these changes TYRES The Comfort Plus Deluxe comes standard unless otherwise ordered with 12 1 2 x 2 14 pneumatic rear tyres and 7 MCP solid front castors Rear tyres need to be inflated to 40 psi Pneumatic tyres should be kept at correct inflation Under inflated tyres will make it difficult to push and steer COMFORT PLUS HI CARE Within the range of the Comfort Plus is the Comfort Plus Hi Care chair It has all of the same features and operating functions as the standard Comfort Plus wheelchair as per the operating instructions in this manual Unique to the Hi Care are the following features Removable armrest padding The armrest pads have a slip on style padded cover These are easily removed for cleaning see Section 5 Vinyl Care or replacement Adjustable Lateral Support Wings The lateral support wings on the Hi Care have three lateral adjustments to cater for individual client needs To adjust remove top backrest upholstery attachment screw and move wing to the desired position and replace screw Note you may need to loosen b
12. ottom attachment screw in order to move wing Removable legrest padding The Hi Care has two styles of legrest padding single piece and split In either case they are both held in place by the use of Velcro straps that secure the padding around the legrest and footplate as well as Velcro attachment under the seat To remove ensure that all straps are undone and that the underseat attachment has been released In the case of the split legrest padding ensure that the central Velcro attachment holding each side together has been released Removable headrest padding The headrest padding is also removable for ease of cleaning or replacement see Section 5 Vinyl Care To remove pull headrest padding away from back upholstery SECTION 4 TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR Transporting your Comfort Plus Deluxe Chair in motor vehicles can be easily achieved by the following methods STATION WAGON The backrest folds down onto the seat by pulling out pins A B and C see Fig 2 below Note Pins A amp B are released by first pulling them out and then twisting They will then remain out allowing a free hand to release Pin C Support weight of backrest slide Pin C bracket off mounting spigot lower backrest forward onto the seat The linkage system will allow the back to lie flat on the seat Caution Make sure that Pins A B amp C are located correctly in their respective holes prior to occupant use TRANSPORTING IN A SPECIAL WHEELCHAIR T
13. table posture positioning device may need to be fitted Consult your health professional for advice on posture positioning devices Take care when accessing door thresholds Changes in floor height can stop castors and cause chair to tip Never take your chair onto stairs or escalators 12 SECTION 7 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM YOUR WHEELCHAIR The Glide Rehabilitation Products Comfort Plus Deluxe Chair is designed in such a way that transferring in and out can be done with a minimum of fuss Please be aware that there is a point during transfer when the seat will not be underneath you Please take the following precautions when transferring 1 Armrests can either be dropped down or flipped back depending on type specified when ordering allowing easy lateral movement from either side of chair or for the fitting of a patient hoist sling If occupant is ambulant or able to do standing transfers removing swing away footplates will allow better placement of feet when standing or conversely closer access to seat when transferring into chair Where possible have someone assist you during the transfer You will need to learn safe transfer techniques from your health professional Always have chair as close as possible to chair that you are transferring to Ensure that the front castors are facing forward when transferring If your chair is fitted with Gas Operated Seat Tilt or Recline functions
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