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         Issue_H   November 2013                                           2                                                        Dash Life 

 

Table of Contents: 

 

           

                

Amendment Record: 
 

ISSUE 

PAGE 

AMENDMENT 

DATE 

21-22 

Seat to ground info reversed for ease of reading. Assessment 

column added 

27.04.2010 

21-22 

Factory setting re assessed; codes altered to suit 

17.06.2010 

19 to 23 

& 15 

17” model added; and also the 22” version 

Rear tie down bracket now orange 

13.12.2010 

 D 

 Various 

Dash Life, single crossbrace info, E.L.R AND Stump support 

info, telescopic seat tube extn info, revised product weights, 

single piece footboard info, additional bariatric sizes 18” & 

20” added to range. New side fastening posture belt detailed. 

23.3.2011  

 E 

20-21-22 & 

23 

Technical data sheet figures rounded to comply with tender 

requirements  

5.7.2011  

Various 

Additional Widths Added 

08/04/2013 

4 & 13 

Additional Weight Ranges added, 190kg Castors added. 

14/05/2013 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

Page: 

Amendment Record 

Important Symbols 

Wheelchair Features / Build Options 

General Warnings 

Intended User 

Important Product Information 

Handling and Stability on Steps and Slopes 

12 

Seat and Posture Belts 

13 

Occupant Controlled Mobility 

14 

10 

Transportation 

14 

11 

Tie Down Information 

16 

12 

Safety Precautions 

17 

13 

Wheelchair Cleaning and Maintenance 

18 

14 

Service Checklist 

19 

15 

Useful Addresses  

19 

16 

Wheelchair Technical Information 

20  - Single cross brace (Basic) 
21  - Single cross brace 
22  - Double cross brace 
23  - Triple cross brace (Bariatric) 

17 

Wheel Configuration Chart 

24  - 24” wheel options 
25 -  22” wheel options 
26 -  315mm wheel options 

18 

Distributor Stamp / Information 

27 

IMPORTANT:  

DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS 
MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 

www.RHealthcarehealthcare.com 

 

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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Page 25: ...19 20 1 2 3 Double Amputee O b 14 15 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 Active O g 14 15 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 Standard O f 14 15 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 Amputee O e 14 15 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 Double Amputee O d 14 15 16 18 19 20...

Page 26: ...d 16 17 16 17 18 1 2 3 Active O e 7 8 9 16 17 18 1 2 3 Standard O d 7 8 9 16 17 18 1 2 3 Amputee O c 16 17 16 17 18 1 2 3 Double Amputee O b 16 17 16 17 18 1 2 3 Active O e 7 8 9 16 17 18 1 2 3 Standa...

Page 27: ...e O d 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 Active O e 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 Standard O d 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 Amputee O c 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 Double Amputee O b 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 Active O e 6 7 8 18 19 20 1 2 3 St...

Page 28: ...19 1 2 Active O e 8 9 18 19 1 2 Standard O d 8 9 18 19 1 2 Amputee O c 8 9 18 19 1 2 Double Amputee O b 8 9 18 19 1 2 Active O e 8 9 18 19 1 2 Standard O d 8 9 18 19 1 2 Amputee O c 8 9 18 19 1 2 Doub...

Page 29: ...11 12 18 19 20 1 2 3 Active O e 1 2 3 18 19 20 1 2 3 Standard O d 1 2 3 18 19 20 1 2 3 Amputee O c 10 11 12 18 19 20 1 2 3 Double Amputee O b 10 11 12 18 19 20 1 2 3 Active O e 1 2 3 18 19 20 1 2 3 S...

Page 30: ...3 Active O e 3 16 17 2 3 Standard O d 3 16 17 2 3 Amputee O c 3 16 17 2 3 Double Amputee O b 3 16 17 2 3 Active O e 3 16 17 2 3 Standard O d 3 16 17 2 3 Amputee O c 3 16 17 2 3 Double Amputee O b 3 1...

Page 31: ...______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_H November 2013 31 Dash Life R HEALTHCARE GROUP Distributed by Other Approved Distributors 18...

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