Convaid Safari Tilt, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH User s Guide Safari Tilt Tilt In Space Positioning Chairs SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...

Page 2: ...onvaid products Convaid parts are not interchangeable with other manufacturers products Replace any worn parts immediately Customer Service Support Toll Free 1 888 Convaid 266 8243 Phone 310 618 0111...

Page 3: ...ort double flap 15 Lateral thigh support adductor 16 Medial thigh support abductor 16 Heavy duty reinforced upholstery 16 Padded headwings 17 Headrest extension 17 Sensiform seat cushions 18 Cushion t...

Page 4: ...ootplates Hex key 5 32 or one piece footplate Seat cushion Accessories as ordered Step 2 Pull up on the side locks and raise the elevating legrests until they are at a 90 180 degree angle to the folde...

Page 5: ...irmly into the back of seat then pressing down onto Velcro Fig 5 Step 6 Flip down armrests Fig 6 Step 7 Swing footplates forward or attach one piece footplate Fig 7 Step 8 To keep closure snap from ta...

Page 6: ...race and bring the chair to the most upright position until you hear a click Fig 10 Step 2 Flip up armrests Fig 11 Step 3 Remove seat cushion Fig 12 Step 4 Swing footplates to the side Fig 13 or remov...

Page 7: ...k to front of chair and push down on tubing above front tires until chair is folded Fig 16 Step 7 For a more compact fold pull up on slide lock and fold the elevating legrests toward the front of chai...

Page 8: ...triggers If chair has tilt only release lock by squeezing trigger on both han dles Tilt to desired angle and release triggers To Recline Tilt chair slightly Release lock by squeezing trigger on right...

Page 9: ...se take the time to properly adjust the chair to fit the user If the user is not correctly positioned check the accessories section of this manual to see if one or more of our accessories would help t...

Page 10: ...t tube to desired position Reattach screws and snaps and replace seat cushion Fig 24 Seat depth Note Do not over tighten Proper seat width enables the user to sit comfortably and prevents problems fro...

Page 11: ...mounting bolt slide armrest up or down as desired Reattach bolt Fig 26 Fig 25 Seat to Back Angle Adjustment Partially fold the chair to relieve fabric tension To change remove bolt and remount the se...

Page 12: ...ser stays securely in position The quick release buckle joins the crotch strap to both straps To Buckle Slip the metal buckle on the belt strap into the crotch strap clasp Fig 28 To Release Press the...

Page 13: ...user secure without the strap rubbing against the face or neck Secure the strap with the threaded knob Fig 30 Cushioned Shoulder Harness Full Torso Swing Away Support Vest Adjustable support vest keep...

Page 14: ...ay footplates are available as an option Fig 33 Fig 32 Fig 33 Seat to Footplate Height Adjustment Footplate height Fig 34 Fig 35 Seat to footplate height is measured from the back of the knee to the b...

Page 15: ...Use a hex key to loosen the two bolts located on the top of the footplate Slide footplate forward or rearward to desired depth Retighten bolts Fig 36 Fig 36 Legrest Adjustment Pull down on slide lock...

Page 16: ...41 Fig 38 Fig 40 Fig 39 Fig 41 Fig 43 Fig 42 Angle Adjustable Footplates Angle adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft sideways and rotated vertically and horizontally To adjust the angle loos...

Page 17: ...7 then bolt strap to underside of footplate Fig 47 POSITIONING GUIDE Footplate Securement Strap The securement strap holds individual foot plates together to prevent them from flipping up and down To...

Page 18: ...by wrapping the strap around the frame and attaching with Velcro The two flaps can also be wrapped around the child s torso and joined in the middle One set of triangular flaps locates the midline pos...

Page 19: ...tting posture Degree of abduction can be varied and can favor one side The abductor flaps wrap over the user s thighs from the inside to the outside The straps buckle around the seat tube or the armre...

Page 20: ...e chair Secure headwing height by tying laces to the chair frame headrest extension or through the grommet holes in the back of the seat fabric Fig 58 17 Headrest Extension Headrest extension fits eas...

Page 21: ...sists deterioration is not temperature sensitive and retains support for stability and comfort Layer 3 The soft easy to clean Neoprene Darlexx cover features omni directional stretch that helps redist...

Page 22: ...legs out of adduction and into better alignment which can provide for improved weight bearing balance and stability When used with a lap belt the 1 anti thrust shelf in front of the ischials helps eli...

Page 23: ...shion Proper footrest adjustment will enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the center of gravity and cause the wheel chair to b...

Page 24: ...out Fig 65 2 Grasp tray mount and extend until locked into position You may need to turn the tube slightly to snap the spring button into the hole Fig 66 3 Holding tray in both hands squeeze black ha...

Page 25: ...ease knob and fold down metal rods Note Partially fold chair before installing canopy 1 Peel back fringe of canopy 2 Push down on pivot to begin fold Folding Canopy The Utility Bag is for storing esse...

Page 26: ...SAE J2249 3 The wheelchair tiedown straps are to be securely attached from the vehicle floor points to anchor points on the chair All Convaid anchors are clearly identified by their red color 4 The oc...

Page 27: ...gs from fabric rods pull the rods out of the eye bolts and remove upholstery Fig 72 24 Q Straint Sure Lok Unwin Safety Systems 954 986 6665 866 787 3565 44 01935 410920 5553 Ravenswood Road 151 Indust...

Page 28: ...CONVAID USER S GUIDE 25 Locking and Unlocking Fig 74 Unlocked Fig 73 Locked To lock pull down on handle Fig 73 To release lock pull up on handle Fig 74 Wheels Hand Wheel Locks...

Page 29: ...le Chair model and size Wheel size Tire type ribbed or knobby See wheel for size and dimensions Size 6 Size 121 2 Dimensions Dimensions 1 1 4 x 6 1 1 4 x 12 1 2 Front Rear Size 6 Size 6 Size 11 Size 1...

Page 30: ...he shimmy disappears Fig 76 Wheel Lock Adjustment Anti Shimmy Set wheel locks to locked position Push chair with light pressure on the rear wheels If wheel rotates adjust tension by turning the adjust...

Page 31: ...ssment of fit and suitability Improperly attached seat cushion may cause sliding Skin should be periodically checked by the caregiver and clinician for signs of peak pressure areas Important Informati...

Page 32: ...intain the chair in good operating condition Monitor the wheel locks brakes regularly and adjust as needed 3 Suitable Environment The chair is intended for both indoor and outdoor use If the chair is...

Page 33: ...ie down harness manufacturer s instructions carefully and refer to Convaid s Transit Guide for specifics When going up a curb or step face forward and tilt the chair back to lift the front wheels over...

Page 34: ...f non removable worn or broken parts must be performed by a qualified service facility 5 User Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be conducted on a regular basis Examine your Conva...

Page 35: ...ist towel as soon as possible Water and a soft cloth are sufficient lubricant should be reapplied to all moving parts Cleaning of wheels and brakes Wheels should be kept free of dirt or mud so as to n...

Page 36: ...ached worn or broken parts must be performed by a qualified service facil ity Any individual part of the chair can be replaced If the service facility is close contact the manufacturer service facilit...

Page 37: ...floor With the chair empty push it forward on a smooth level surface with enough momentum to travel six feet 2 m The chair should not veer to the left or right more than six inches 15 cm Wheels should...

Page 38: ...rvice center or at Convaid s discretion the factory Warranty Period Frame X Braces Lifetime of original retail buyer Other components One year Fabric webbing One year Sensiform cushions Two years This...