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SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMAION
2.1
Definitions
“Broda” means Broda Enterprises Inc. doing business as Broda Seating. “Wheelchair” refers to B
Model Comfort Tilt Manual Wheelchair.
“Long-Term Care Institution” refers to a Nursing Home, Hospital, or other Health Care facility that
provides health and personal care to its residents on a long-term basis.
“Patient” refers to an individual using the wheelchair who may be limited to a sitting position.
“Professional Caregiver” refers to the Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Nurses Aids, Health Care
Aids, and other Specialists who provide health and personal care to its residents.
“Caregiver” refers to any person who is appropriately trained to provide care or services to the
patient or the wheelchair
used by the patient and may include the patient’s family members or
guardian.
“Seat Tilt” refers to changing the angle of the wheelchair’s seat with respect to the wheelchair
frame (or ground), without changing the angle between the back and the seat.
“Transfer(s)” refers to the movement of a resident into or out of a wheelchair with the assistance
of their caregiver(s).
“Mechanical Transfer(s)” refers to the movement of a patient into or out of a wheelchair with the
assistance of their caregiver(s) using a patient lift or other assistive device that bears the weight
of the patient.
“Safety Requirements” are the important information contained in Section 1 which must be
followed to ensure the safe operation of the wheelchair for the patient, caregivers, and third
parties.
2.2
Technical Information
Wheelchair Frame
The frame is constructed of solid and tubular steel. The base, seat, back, arms and footrest are
powder coated for durability and corrosion resistance. The recommended maximum patient
weight is 250 lbs (114 kg) for wheelchair
widths up to and including 20”. Design loads were
calculated using the maximum recommended occupant weight with the appropriate safety factors
and testing was performed with a 100 kg ISO test dummy.
Adjustments to the seat tilt function are supported by a mechanical locking device designed to
permit controlled movement during the operation of these functions. No motors or other powered
devices are used in the wheelchair.
Casters and Wheels
The front wheels are swivel with non-marking rubber tires. The rear mount mag wheels are used
for patients to propel themselves. Minimal maintenance is required for both casters and mag
wheels, except for in extreme conditions as steam cleaning, pressure washing or autoclaving.
