USER MANUAL - Radcliffe Rehab
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1. Adjustable Anti tip kits are available for original or retro fitting They simply slide into the end of the lower side frame tubes and are located by the quick release pin Adjust to suit the user s activities and environment LAP STRAPS Lap straps are supplied fitted at the point of order they are secured at the rear by looping around the rear uprights The buckle is located at the front and is a simple clip fit The strap is adjustable N B This is a lap strap and not a safety feature User Manual 2012 19 SPANNER KIT A spanner kit to enable routine maintenance is available to order User Manual 2012 20 SJR TINA WHEELCHAIRS GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA TINA FHD800 RANGE 45 Seat Width 18 42cm 16 Seat Depth 45cm 18 50cm 20 n x e 42cm 1612 93cm Overall Height 37 20 3cm Castor Size Wheel Size 24 x 13 8 Weight Complete 22 7kg ARE Polyester 160kg Maximum User Weight 25 stone Frame Guarantee 7 years Height of Backrest 50cm 20 42cm 1612 45cm 18 50cm 20 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 1912 105cm 41 68 73cm 27 29 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 13 8 Solid 23 1kg Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 37 2 160kg 25 stone 7 years 55cm 22 42cm 1612 45cm 18 50cm 20 38 48cm 15 19 50c2. 612 187 20 23 g Powder Coat 55cm 22 42cm 45cm 50cm 58cm 16 18 20 23 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 1912 105cm 41 73 78cm 29 31 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 1 3 8 Solid 25 5kg 56165 Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 37 2 60cm 65cm 24 26 42cm 16 42cm 16 45cm 18 45cm 18 50cm 20 50cm 20 58cm 23 58 23 38 48cm 38 48cm 15 19 15 19 50cm 50cm 1912 1912 105cm 105cm 41 41 78 83cm 83 88cm 31 33 33 35 33cm 33cm 132 C135 42cm 42cm 1612 1612 93cm 93cm Gr 37 20 3cm 20 3cm 8 8 24 1 3 6 24 x 1 3 8 Solid Solid 25 9kg 26 3kg 57lbs 58165 Polyester Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 TINA FHD1000 70 70cm 28 42cm 45cm 50cm 58cm 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 1912 105cm 41 88 93cm 35 37 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 1 3 8 Solid 26 7kg 59165 Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 S m D IM diu TINATM a 50 EE 55 ae 60 FHD1000 65 16 18 20 23 s 75cm G0 42cm 45cm 50cm 58cm 16 18 20 23 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 1912 105cm 41 88 93cm 35 37 33cm 13 42cm 161 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 1 3 8 Sol
3. We encourage you to use what works best to avoid obstacles The techniques discussed in this manual are only a starting point for new wheelchair users and are mainly concerned with encouraging good safety habits STABILITY To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair you must at all times wear your seat positioning strap if fitted and maintain proper balance Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity Do not lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach lean and transfer in and out of the wheelchair These movements will cause a change to normal balance center of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your particular safety limits practice bending reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning bending forward it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance When reaching behind you position
4. POWER PACKS WARRANTY TERMS amp CONDITIONS User Manual 2012 Page 2 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 9 Page 10 Page 16 Page 21 24 Page 25 Page 26 TINA HEAVY DUTY WHEELCHAIR Various options and accessories are available for the TINA range of wheelchairs contact your supplier for details We are also able to provide special configurations if required Features 1 Backpost Choice of fixed or folding Extended height backrest or extended height handles 2 Removable Armrest Choice of standard desk adjustable or other fixed height 3 Seat Upholstery Choice of Canvas webbing with foam pad or webbing with padded canvas 4 Removable swing a way Footrest Choice of standard elevating or stump board 5 Footrests with special footplate 6 Front Castor Standard 8 7 Rear Wheel Choice of 24 or Transit on certain models 8 Parking Brake Drum brake option available 9 Back Upholstery Choice of Canvas webbing with foam pad or webbing with padded canvas There are many options available for special configurations of the TINA Range including different castor positions or seat to ground heights etc Please contact us for further details User Manual 2012 4 SJR GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The TINA range of wheelchairs is designed to provide mobility to persons who are unable to walk or have walking difficulties resulting in reduced mobility These chairs are suitable fo
5. paying attention to the surface conditions and avoiding uneven or soft ground wherever possible The carer should maintain a firm grip on the push handles at all times and be confident that they are able to cope with the obstacles expected during the trip and have the physical strength to cope with the unexpected Placing bags of shopping or other weights on the back of the chair is not recommended due to the instability this may cause User Manual 2012 8 LIST OF SAFETY CHECKS The initial set up of the chair and safety checks should be made to correspond to your body and your preferences by a suitable gualified professional After that remember to perform the following maintenance procedures regularly REGULAR MAINTENANCE Your wheelchair needs proper maintenance to continue operating safely and easily Regular maintenance will prolong the life and increase the comfort of your wheelchair It will also help maintain it in a safe condition PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE OPERATION General The wheelchair folds up and unfolds easily The wheelchair rolls straight no resistance or veer Parking Brakes Parking Brakes must remain clear of the tyre when they are not applied If linkages or fasteners appear loose or worn contact your supplying dealer or Wheelchair Service Centre for assistance Cross braces Check that they are not worn or bent and that the central pivot bolt is nor worn or damaged Armrests Check that all fa
6. the axles tighten as follows amp 6 8 dd dd User Manual 2012 14 Slacken the locknut 7 and then retighten the axle bolt as necessary Test for correct tightness by spinning the wheel It should rotate freely and slow down gradually to a halt If it stops abruptly the axle is too tight and must be released slightly N B If any spokes appear loose or broken do not use the chair Refer to your local wheelchair services or supplying dealer ARMRESTS Removing Armrests e i 1 Unlock the armrest by pressing the sprung release buttons 4 on the front and back of the armrest 2 Pull the armrest straight up and out of the sockets Replacing Armrests 3 Push the armrest straight down into the sockets 4 Make sure both ends slide over the sprung release buttons which should stick out and be proud of the locating holes Desk Armrests User Manual 2012 15 Adjustable armrests To adjust the height of the adjustable arm rests undo the Knob 3 raise or lower to the reguired height then retighten the Knob to ensure the armrest is secured OTHER OPTIONS Rear Wheel Setback Kits The rear wheel set back it is supplied fitted to the chair or as an extra It is bolted to the rear of the frame as demonstrated above and enables
7. weight of the limb appropriately Undo the locking lever with the free hand and lower the leg rest to the required position Retighten the locking lever The leg rest will then remain in that position User Manual 2012 12 STR Amputee or stump board The amputee or stump board can be raised as shown above by swiveling on the axis 8 To adjust the height undo the locking bolt 6 lower or raise as appropriate and retighten PARKING BRAKES Adjustment of the parking brake Fig 12 1 is made by loosening the nuts on the inside of the frame 8 undoing the bolts slightly 5 and sliding the brake assembly along the frame tube until the correct braking force can be applied to the tyre then retightening the bolts and nuts When User Manual 2012 13 the brake is applied the wheelchair should remain stationary N B These parking brakes may not retain the chair on ramps when in use with the user and should be tested for safe use FRONT CASTORS EM The castors are secured to the castor fork 1 by an axle bolt and axle nut 9 amp 6 If necessary tighten the axle bolt and axle nut using two spanners Ensure that the castors are firmly seated in the fork without any wobble or play but can rotate freely REAR DRIVE WHEELS For spoked wheels check weekly that all spokes are uniformly tight and are not bent Spin the wheel and check that it rotates without any significant wobble If a wheel appears loose at
8. Folding back To fold the back lift handle slightly and pull on knob 35 and fold the top half of the back down To return it to the upright position lift the top half of the back and make sure that the sprung pins 32 are in position and then the backrest will be secure User Manual 2012 10 Reclining back To special order only To adjust the backrest unscrew the two knobs on the sliding telescopic struts to the rear of the backrest upright Adjust backrest to the correct angle and then tighten securely the two securing knobs N B If the knobs are not secure there is a risk of serious injury to the user FOOTRESTS Adjustable Height Footrest 1 Loosen lock bolt 5 at the end of the hanger bracket and adjust the footrest unit to the desired height retighten bolt User Manual 2012 11 SJR 2 Repeat the operation on the other footrest Removable Foot plate The foot plate can be slid onto either foot rest To move or enable the user s feet to be placed on or off it either raise the loose end of the footplate and lift the flat red foot hanger release pin to swing it out of the way Alternatively simply raise the plate to the upright position Do not drop the plate as it may harm the user Elevating Leg rest To adjust the angle of the leg rest undo the lever 2 and raise limb to the required position Retighten the lever and it will remain locked at the correct angle To lower support the
9. TINA HEAVY DUTY WHEELCHAIR USER MANUAL TINATM FHD800 FHD1000 FHD1400 amp FHD1500 RANGES Product shown TINATM FHD1500 50 stones 318kgs USER MANUAL SUPPLIED BY RADCLIFFE REHABILITATION SERVICES LTD UNITS 5 6 THE SIDINGS TOP STATION ROAD BRACKLEY NORTHANTS NN13 7UG Tel 01280 700256 Fax 01280 703428 E mail sales radclifferehab co uk Web Site www radclifferehab co uk INTRODUCTION Thank you for acquiring a TINA Heavy duty or bariatric wheelchair The product has been made to exacting standards to demonstrate the duty of care that we have to you our customer Just as we have a duty of care to you we would ask that you read his manual carefully to ensure that you operate within its capability parameters Likewise we would ask that take care to maintain the chair in order to prolong its life cycle and to protect you against unnecessary risks as a result of lack of care Please read carefully the statement below which refers to crash testing and use of the chair during transportation At the time of writing there has not been a suitable crash test for Heavy duty wheelchairs of the capacity of the TINATM range We do not feel that by adapting an existing standard and bulking up a dummy it is a true reflection of the performance of the chair and therefore the risk of loss of life to the user It would be inappropriate to claim the product successfully passes ISO 7176 pt 19 Therefore we do not recomm
10. end the use of the chair during transportation Also at the time of writing we are unaware of a suitable tie down mechanism that has been tested for weights of over 145kgs including chair and user Therefore there are substantial further risks associated with transportation of the user It is important that a risk assessment is undertaken to cover all aspects of transportation This manual may be changed without notice The TINA products are CE marked in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive User Manual 2012 2 STR INDEX INTRODUCTION TINA HEAVY DUTY WHEELCHAIR SAFETY AND USE GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wheelchair Users Handling Weight Limit GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR WHEELCHAIR USE SAFETY AND HANDLING Parking Brakes Height Adjustable Armrests Large 24 Wheels Front 8 Wheels Tyres Transfer to Other Seats Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair Pushing Techniques LIST OF SAFETY CHECKS REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Item Maintenance Operation General Parking Brakes Cross braces Armrest Rear Drive wheels Spokes Front Castors Inflatable Tyres Cleaning ADJUSTMENTS Fixed Back Folding Back Reclining Back Footrests Adjustable Height Footrest Elevating Footrest Amputee Stump Board Parking Brakes Front Castors Rear Drive Wheels Standard Wheel Removing Armrests Replacing Armrests Desk Armrests Adjustable Armrests OTHER OPTIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
11. equently does not have to be calculated into the capacity of the wheelchair EasyGo PLUS is for large wheelchairs capacity to 250 kg approx 40 stone and max seat width 70 cm 28 They are CE marked according to the EC directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices User Manual 2012 25 WARRANTY TERMS amp CONDITIONS This is to certify that your TINA Heavy Duty Bariatric wheelchair is warranted by Radcliffe Rehabilitation Products Limited Ltd for a period of 7 years from the date of dispatch The warranty is defined as follows 1 The Wheelchairs are warranted against defective workmanship and materials for a period of 7 years 2 If a defect or fault is discovered please contact Radcliffe Rehabilitation Products Limited or the supplier from whom the chair was originally supplied 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse abuse or non observance of the instructions set out in the user s manual 4 During the period of the Warranty any parts that have become defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be renewed or repaired without charge 5 The Warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorized alteration be made to the equipment 6 The Purchaser s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected Limitation of liability This Warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from any failure of the chair It is also not applicab
12. ge to another seat BEFORE attempting a transfer whether to or from your wheelchair make sure that both seats are as close as possible Also make sure that the parking brakes are on to keep the rear wheels from moving turn front wheels forward If necessary ensure you have somebody in attendance during this maneuver PUSHING TECHNIGUES It is important that when a carer is pushing the wheelchair they have a good understanding of how it works and of the chairs limitations Reading this manual will help this process When first planning a trip the pusher should be aware of the distance and terrain to be covered A combination of slope and camber is common in many areas and is to be avoided If possible try the chair out on typical surface conditions nearby and practice manoeuvres likely to be encountered The carer should be familiar with the operation of the wheelchair remembering to put the brakes on and steady the chair before the occupant gets in and out It is sensible to review the maintenance section of the manual before setting out The occupant should not be rushed during transferring in and out of the chair Before setting off the pusher should make sure that the occupant is comfortable and that clothes rugs covers etc do not catch in the wheels or interfere with the general workings of the wheelchair The pusher should walk at a sensible speed and tell the occupant before changing position tipping the chair or maneuvering also
13. id 26 7kg 591bs Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 210kg 210kg 210kg 210kg 210kg 210kg 33 stone 33 stone 33 stone 33 stone 33 stone 33 stone die 7 years 7 years 7 years 7 years 7 years SP die Other seat depth and width configurations on application User Manual 2012 22 TINA WHEELCHAIRS GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA TINA FHD1400 RANGE TINAM TNA asa RA NEW FHD1400 60 a 65 ag 70 FHD1400 75 60cm 65cm 70cm 75cm Seat Width Q4 26 28 30 Seat Depth 50cm 20 50cm 20 50cm 20 50cm 20 58cm 23 58cm 23 58cm 23 58cm 23 Scat o Boattect 38 48cm 38 48cm 38 48cm 38 48cm 0 15 10 15 19 15 19 15 19 50cm 50cm 50cm 50cm Seat to Ground 1914 19 1912 1912 105cm 105cm 105cm 105cm Folded Length 41 41 41 41 78 83cm 83 88cm 88 93cm 88 93cm ML 31 33 33 35 35 37 35 37 33cm 33cm 33cm 33cm ded Width 13 13 13 13 A 42cm 42cm 42cm 42cm Height of Backrest 16 4 16 16 16 93cm 93cm 93cm 93cm Overall Height aT aT aT aT Caste Ez 20 3cm 20 3cm 20 3cm 20 3cm 8 8 8 8 Wheel Size 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Solid Solid Solid Solid Weight Complete 40kg approx 44kg approx 44kg approx 44kg approx Ave Polyester Powder Polyester Powder Polyester Powder Polyester Powder Finish Coat Coat Coat Coat Steel St 42 2 Steel S
14. le to natural wear and tear inappropriate or incorrect use defective assembly or setting up by the purchaser or third parties defective or neglectful treatment use of unsuitable spares or alterations to the original specification For all warranty claims please contact Radcliffe Rehabilitation Services Limited Units 5 6 The Sidings Top Station Road Tel 01280 700256 Fax 01280 703428 Email Sales radclifferehab co uk Web Site www radclifferehab co uk TINA is a registered Trade Mark of Radcliffe Rehabilitation Services Limited User Manual 2012 26 Other TINATM Products User Manual 2012 27
15. m 1912 105cm 41 73 78cm 29 31 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm G7 20 3cm 8 24 x 13 8 Solid 23 5kg Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 37 2 160kg 25 stone 7 years 60cm 24 42cm 1612 45cm 187 50cm 20 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 19 105cm 41 78 83cm 31 33 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 13 8 Solid 23 9kg Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 160kg 25 stone 7 years I TINATM TINA TINA TINA TINA FHDS00 45 FHDS00 50 FHDS00 55 800 60 800 65 65cm 26 42cm 1612 45cm 50cm 20 38 48cm 15 19 50cm 1912 105cm 41 83 88cm 33 35 33cm 13 42cm 1612 93cm 37 20 3cm 8 24 x 13 8 Solid 24 3kg Polyester Powder Coat Steel St 42 2 160kg 25 stone 7 years 187 Other seat depth and width configurations on application User Manual 2012 21 SJR TINA WHEELCHAIRS GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA TINA FHD1000 RANGE 50cm Seat Width 20 42cm 1 Seat 45cm Depth 50cm 58cm 38 48cm p 12 50cm Seat to Ground Seat to Ground 19 105cm Folded Length 41 Overall 68 73cm Width 27 29 Folded 33cm Width 13 Height wig 42cm Backrest 1612 Overall Height C eii 57 20 3cm 8 an 24 x 1 3 Size Solid Weight 25 lkg Complete 5515 Polyester Finish
16. ons on application User Manual 2012 24 STR Other seat width configurations on application POWER PACKS The U B Let EasyGo PLUS power pack is recommended for use with the TINA Heavy Duty Wheelchairs and users up to 250kg approx 40 Stone The unit is easily fitted under a wheelchair with no tools required It simply clips to the pre fitted mounting brackets With the speed controller on the push handle the attendant can easily control the motor power while guiding the chair It is no longer necessary to push the wheelchair up a hill and engine braking helps restrain it going down a slope EasyGo PLUS drives on its own 2 wheels Its mounting position ensures good traction PRODUCT EasyGo PLUS EasyGo PLUS Product no 202014 202015 Batteries maintenance free 17 AmpH 28 AmpH Length 240 mm 240 mm Width 490 mm 490 mm Height 270 mm 330 mm weight 32 kg 44 kg Charger 24 volt 2 5 Amp 5 Amp Charging time 6 hours 6 hours Range on level ground 18 km 25 km Motor performance 250 W 250 W Electronic controller 70 Amp 70 Amp Speed tortoise 0 4 km h 0 4 km h hare 0 6 km h 0 6 5 km h Max safe slope 12 7 12 7 The operation of the EasyGo PLUS gives 2 major advantages 1 The power pack pulls the wheelchair forwards which both extends the lifetime of the chair and improves its manoeuvrability 2 During operation the power pack carries its own weight and cons
17. r indoor and outdoor use but are not indicated for sporting or activities other than mobility of the user The assessment of the suitability of your wheelchair should have involved consultation with a suitably qualified professional Failure to do so can have serious effects on the safety in use of your wheelchair The Safety statements in this manual highlight potential dangers or dangerous actions that could result in bodily injury or material damage It is essential that every care is taken to reduce the risk of death whilst using the product WARNING Your wheelchair will be supplied ready assembled for your use It should be ready to use and not require further adjustment Do not alter any aspects of the chair until you have fully read this manual and understood what it contains Any alterations should be undertaken with the advice of a professional SAFETY AND USE HANDLING Please ensure that you do not exceed the capability of the chairs whilst in use To determine the limits to which you are safely capable of reaching bending etc take the time to practice different combinations of movements with the attendance of a qualified professional who will recommend what is safe for your own personal circumstances In some instances this will have been attended to during your final fitting for the chair WARNING Never try to reach objects if you have to lean forward in the seat you could tip forward Never try to pick up objects if you ha
18. re is no excessive bending or flexing during motion or when you shift your weight within the chair Due to the method of construction the wheels may not run absolutely true however excessive buckling or loose broken spokes should be investigated immediately User Manual 2012 6 SJR Front 8 Wheels Check the axles and make sure they are securely attached by turning the front wheels The front wheels should slow down when spun Tighten the axle if there is visible wobble or loosen it if the wheel stops abruptly when spun Tyres If the wheelchair has inflatable tyres check pressure If necessary inflate the tyres to the pressure indicated on the sidewalls N B For the TINA FHD1000 FHD1400 amp FHD1500 we supply solid tyres as standard CARE WHILST IN USE The wheelchair user should be aware of safety and handling requirements This manual provides the basic procedures and techniques required for maintenance and correct operation of the wheelchair It is important to master these safety techniques through practice Practice will help you feel comfortable when maneuvering around common everyday obstructions Use this manual as a basic guide The techniques discussed here have been used successfully by many people Wheelchair users confront many unusual situations and limitations and they often devise individual techniques to meet the challenges that come up in their daily lives that may be different from those suggested here
19. steners are in place Check that they are easy to remove amp refit Check that the armrest locating pins function correctly Check that both seat and seat back upholstery are in good condition Rear drive wheels Check tightness of axle nut and sealed bearings Check rear wheels for excessive buckling Check tyres for uneven wear or excessive wear Spokes Check for bent broken or slack spokes Front castors Check the axle function for free wheel Adjust the bearing if the wheel wobbles or grips Check that all castor fork bearing are tight Inflatable tyres If the wheelchair has inflatable tyres not recommended check that they are filled to the pressure specified on the sidewall Check for excessive tread pattern wear and damage to the tyres Cleaning In domestic applications clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces daily using one of the commercially available household disinfectants always follow their guidelines for use For institutional applications follow the instructions as recommended by your Infection Control Adviser Seat and backs Check seat and backs for any signs of wear and or tearing If they are damaged in any way your safety will be compromised TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR User Manual 2012 9 SJR If problems cannot be corrected consult your local dealer or supplying wheelchair service as appropriate ADJUSTMENTS BACKS Fixed back No adjustment is possible for this model ADJUSTMENT
20. t 42 2 Steel St 42 2 Steel St 42 2 Maximum OR 254kg 254kg 254kg 254kg Weight 40 stone 40 stone 40 stone 40 stone 7 years 7 years 7 years 7 years Other seat depth and width configurations on application User Manual 2012 23 TINA WHEELCHAIRS GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA TINA FHD1500 TINA FHD1500 65 TINA FHD1500 70 TINA FHD1500 75 65cm 70cm 75cm 26 28 30 Seat Width 42cm 16 42cm 16 42cm 1612 Seat Depth 50cm 20 50cm 20 50cm 20 58cm 23 58cm 23 58cm 23 38 48cm 38 48cm 38 48cm Seat to Footrest 15 19 15 19 15 19 50cm 50cm 50cm Seat to Ground 194 19 19 105 105 105cm Folded Length 41 41 41 Overall Width 33 35 35 377 37 38 33cm 33cm 33cm Folded Width 13 13 13 3 42cm 42cm 42cm Height of Backrest 16 16 1612 93cm 93cm 93cm Gr G7 377 83 88cm 88 93cm 93 98cm Overall Height 20 3cm 20 3cm 20 3cm 8 8 8 Wheel Size 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Castor Size Tyre Pressure Solid Solid Solid Weight Complete 60kg approx 62 5kg approx 65kg approx Finish Polyester Powder Coat Polyester Powder Coat Polyester Powder Coat Frame Steel St 42 2 Steel St 42 2 Steel St 42 2 318kg 318kg 318kg MDO User UU 50 stone 50 stone 50 stone Frame Guarantee 7 years 7 years 7years Other seat depth and width configurati
21. t to move to improve stability Never use the parking brakes to slow down a moving wheelchair Never use the parking brakes to stop the wheelchair when it is in motion Never tip the wheelchair if it can be avoided Never use the wheelchair on an escalator or stairs Never use the chair sideways on a ramp Avoid steep ramps whenever possible to avoid tipping forward or backwards Weight Limit The recommended weight limit is specified on the identification label fixed to the cross member of the wheelchair You will also find the unique identifier serial number on the same label The seat width is also specified The weight limits for each chair as follows TINA FHD800 max user weight 25 stones 160 kgs TINA FHD1000 max user weight 33 stones 210kgs TINA FHD1400 max user weight 40 stones 254 kgs TINA FHD1500 max user weight 50 stones 318 kgs TINA FHD1600 max user weight 63 stones 400 kgs Contact for details GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR WHEELCHAIR USE SAFETY HANDLING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN LIFTING THE TINA WHEELCHAIRS REFER TO MANUAL HANDLING GUIDELINES Parking Brakes Check that the parking brakes do not rub against the tyres when the wheelchair is moving The parking brakes must operate easily and not stick Height Adjustable Armrests Make sure that the adjustment mechanism operates smoothly Check that the height adjustable armrests slide easily and lock tightly in position Large 24 Wheels Check that the
22. the prescriber to alter the depth of the wheelbase to enable greater stability Remove the wheel assembly from the inner axle end Fit the block User Manual 2012 16 against the axle mounting block The two long securing bolts have locknuts that should be equally tightened on both ends The wheel axle is then bolted through the appropriate hole Attendant Drum Brakes Attendant drum brakes are fitted as standard to Transit versions but are optional on Self Propelling versions The brakes are operated by squeezing the hand levers and pressing in the locking pin with your thumbs The brakes are also operated by levers attached to the side frame WEBBING OR CANVAS SEATS amp BACKS Canvas Seat and Back The chairs can be supplied with or retro fitted with either canvas seats and or backs or webbing User Manual 2012 17 Webbing Seat and Back The webbing as seen above can be altered to either take up the users shape or angle the seat or back to enable a more comfortable seating position Simply release the Velcro straps and retighten according to the shape or posture you wish to attain The webbing is then covered with either the seat and pack pads shown below or a padded canvas is also available for either seat or back User Manual 2012 18 STR REAR ANTI TIP OPTIONS Fixed
23. ve to lean between your knees you could tip forward Never lean too far back to reach objects behind you you could tip over backwards Never shift your weight or your seated position in the direction you want to go you could tip over Do not tilt the wheelchair to traverse kerbs or other obstructions Do not use an escalator to move between floors Keep hands and fingers clear of wheels and finger traps Do not put fingers on side rails when opening or closing wheelchair Use loops provided Ensure chair is fully open before transferring Do not allow children to play with the chair Do not use with more than one person at any time Do not use on soft ground or gravel Do not go up or down or traverse ramps of more than 4 degrees Do not use on slippery surfaces Always check hand grips are tight on the chair before use User Manual 2012 5 SJR Your wheelchair is fitted with parking brakes They are not suitable to stop the chair whilst in motion Always make sure that they are applied before attempting to move an object Always make sure that they are working before attempting to use the wheelchair Any time you enter or leave the wheelchair always apply BOTH parking brakes Always approach the wheelchair close to an object before attempting to move it towards or away from the wheelchair Make sure that the wheels are locked in place by the brakes before lifting the object Turn both front wheels toward the object that you wan
24. wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position User Manual 2012 7 Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair To Unfold 1 Unfold the wheelchair by gripping the armrest closest to you tip it towards you lifting the rear wheel and front wheel off the ground and press on the seat tubing until the wheelchair is completely unfolded 2 Apply parking brakes Unfold the footrests leg rests to check that there is sufficient room and then get in the wheelchair To Fold Fold the footrests leg rests until they lock in front of the wheelchair 2 Fold up the footplates to the vertical position 3 Use both hands to grasp the front and back edges for the canvas seat and pull it upward or else flip the wheelchair on its side and fold it using the handles on the seat back CAUTION FINGER TRAPS To prevent injury Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts Transfer to Other Seats This may be performed without assistance but only if you have sufficient mobility Approach the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat you want to transfer to with the front wheels parallel to the seat Secure the rear wheels by applying the parking brakes Move to the seat During the transfer there will be little or no support beneath your body Whenever possible use a board to help you chan
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