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         Issue_H   November 2013                                           18                                                        Dash Life 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12.     FIRE PRECAUTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using the chair, both indoors and outside, always take precautions against fire risks. Avoid smoking, and 
do  not park the wheelchair against an open fire, or intense heat source. Bear in mind that the temperatures 
reached in a hatchback car on a hot day can cause stored wheelchair component parts to become too hot to 
handle. When parking, the pusher should position the chair so that the occupant can see and communicate as 
well as possible. In buildings check that fire exits and procedures are understood. 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & INFORMATION  
 

Warranty  

 

R Healthcare  guarantees the products supplied to be free from manufacturing defects, and will replace 
components where necessary free of charge, for a period of 

24 months

 from the date of purchase as long as 

the product has not been deemed to have been subject to miss-use. This guarantee is subject to the condition 
that the product has been used, adjusted and maintained in accordance with the user and maintenance 
instructions supplied by R Healthcare. 

 

This does not affect your statutory rights. A more complete warranty statement is  available on request from 
Authorised Distributor or Disablement Service Centre. 
 

The recommended lifetime of the model Dash 4 Life is Five years from purchase date. 

 

 

 
 

Service

 

 

Service Records

 

should be completed by the Authorised Distributor Servicing Department and retained by the 

user as a reference. Service checks should be carried out by the Authorised Distributor at the recommended 
interval specified on the Service Record. Batch code and serial numbers are essential for the specification of 
spare parts. If in doubt, your Authorised Dealer or Rehabilitation Specialist will be able to provide help and 
professional advice on correct and safe use of wheelchairs. There are also many national and local 
organisations, which will be pleased to provide help and advice for wheelchair users. 

 
 

All  R Healthcare  wheelchairs are designed with the needs of disabled people in mind. We hope that our 
wheelchairs provide their users with the reliability, freedom or independence they need for a more improved 
lifestyle.  

 

R Healthcare  Group has a policy  of constant product improvement and reserves the right to change 
specifications without prior notice.    

 
 

This guide contains information of a general nature. All models and attachments have specific features and 
will have additional information provided showing correct operation method. 

 

 

 
 

DISABLED PERSONS ARE AT GREATER RISK THAN OTHERS IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. 
THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH A WHEELCHAIR IS USED SHOULD INCORPORATE SAFETY 
PRECAUTIONS TO MINIMISE FIRE RISK TO WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANTS 

 
 

UNAUTHORISED WHEELCHAIR MODIFICATIONS MAKE THIS WARRANTY VOID. 
R HEALTHCARE  ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM 
SUCH UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Dash Life

Page 1: ...______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_H November 2013 1 Dash Life D Da as sh h L Li if fe e MODULAR OCCUPANT ATTENDANT USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ith tender requirements 5 7 2011 F Various Additional Widths Added 08 04 2013 G 4 13 Additional Weight Ranges added 190kg Castors added 14 05 2013 Item Page 1 Amendment Record 2 2 Important Symbols 3...

Page 3: ...oor Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NJ Customer services 0044 0870 60 90 600 e mail sales R Healthcarehealthcare com Website http www R Healthcarehealthcare com Label Decal Placement 1 Dash 4 Life sticke...

Page 4: ...l accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or noncompliance with instructions or advice set out in this manual Users attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer s recommendations...

Page 5: ...aler or your wheelchair service and ask for assistance If you have been informed that you must receive specific instructions about your wheelchair before using it and then it is important that you awa...

Page 6: ...heel support straps if fitted are not jammed against the footrest support frame On some models footrests may be detached or swung away for easier access Note that when footrests are detached the mount...

Page 7: ...should not be jolted or jarred or rocked like a pram See figs 4 5 Shopping bags or other additional heavy loads should not be carried in a wheelchair unless specifically designed for the purpose This...

Page 8: ...ove before pivoting the chair gently to the ground to face direction of travel and then pushing forward Note The chair must not be tipped for ward or the occupant may fall out When stabilisers have be...

Page 9: ...heels are fully engaged with the locking ball bearings on the axle shaft fully engaged and visible on the inner side of the axle bush Never mount the quick release rear axles with the release button p...

Page 10: ...on pages 23 24 25 of this document A reclining version of the Dash 4 Life is available in all widths Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest by using the pull hand lever a Backrest...

Page 11: ...when the Elevating Legrest is adjusted to a high position the swing away action requires greater space Alan Key 4mm adjustable clinching feature to adjust footrest height is located at the end of the...

Page 12: ...ese we advise that the user and carer are made aware of the circumstances of intended use when the attachment must be removed This would certainly be necessary in occupant transportation in a vehicle...

Page 13: ...DO NOT ATTEMPT SIDE TRANSFER ON SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN FLOORS There may still be occasions when steps must be negotiated In the event of the chair having detachable pushing handles these should be checked...

Page 14: ...e crash test standards required for occupant restraint in a vehicle but we advise that they should remain in position during a journey to provide occupant security and support during normal traffic mo...

Page 15: ...s acting positively and progressing gradually towards optimum performance settings with the stabilisers only acting as a back up Once satisfied that the occupant has developed the full range of wheelc...

Page 16: ...g wheelchair occupants should have safe secure wheelchair access transport operators should recognise this Available publications are Safe Transportation of Wheelchairs DB2001 03 June 2001 Safe Use of...

Page 17: ...Life has been crashed tested successfully to ISO 7176 19 which is for forward facing with tie downs and relevant certificates are in the technical information manual Wheelchair Seat Belts and Posture...

Page 18: ...Life is Five years from purchase date Service Service Records should be completed by the Authorised Distributor Servicing Department and retained by the user as a reference Service checks should be ca...

Page 19: ...es such as ball point pen ink lipstick newsprint and food colourings may be absorbed by the vinyl and cause permanent staining This can often be minimised by immediate cleaning with a damp soapy cloth...

Page 20: ...ld be wiped with a damp cloth Marks can be removed using a mild detergent Pressure washing is not recommended Damage should be repaired before it causes problems A slight catch in the upholstery may r...

Page 21: ...st be taken in to account when planning to travel in these conditions Terrain also has a significant effect on the Chair User and Attendant Climbs up hills and controlling the wheelchair on the way do...

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