Tendercare New Aluminium Mini Tilt Wheelchair, User Manual

Page 1: ...eelchair Document No 054 01 v3 Page 1 of 23 August 2010 Mintilt newstyle user manual doc New Aluminium Mini Tilt Wheelchair User Manual IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully Before using...

Page 2: ...minium Mini Tilt Wheelchair Document No 054 01 v3 Page 2 of 23 August 2010 Mintilt newstyle user manual doc Fig 0 1 14 Mini Tilt with standard accessories full tilt Fig 0 2 14 Mini Tilt folded for tra...

Page 3: ...al 10 11 4 5 Tilt in space 11 4 6 Tyres and brakes 12 4 7 Rear wheel position 12 13 4 8 Tipping the wheelchair 14 4 9 Accessories Tay 14 16 5 User Instructions 16 5 1 Getting into the wheelchair 16 5...

Page 4: ...to all sizes The wheelchair has 2 fixed rear wheels and 2 front castor wheels for easy steering The backrest can be folded for transit The armrests lift off for easy side transfer and the push handle...

Page 5: ...No 054 01 v3 Page 5 of 23 August 2010 Mintilt newstyle user manual doc Dimensions mm Mini Tilt Open no tilt 12 14 16 A 670 670 715 B 500 550 565 C 1050 1050 1050 Dimensions mm Mini Tilt Folded 12 14 1...

Page 6: ...ll out the wheelchair and check that you have the following items Item Component QTY Yes No 1 Mini Tilt Wheelchair 1 2 Armrests 2 3 User Manual 1 IMPORTANT If any items are damaged or missing then ple...

Page 7: ...ote that the locking bolts must be in the unlocked position as shown if they are extended into the locked position it will not be possible to move the back into its full upright position There are 2 b...

Page 8: ...e locking bolts lift the full length of the slot and move towards the inside of the chair This will restore them to the unlocked position and allow the backrest to be folded for transport 4 2 Adjust t...

Page 9: ...ed from the frame IMPORTANT Always ensure that the push handles are firmly locked before using the wheelchair It is also possible to adjust the position of the lever arm without releasing the handle T...

Page 10: ...height and tighten thumbscrew A to secure To adjust the height loosen the thumbscrew and release catch B adjust the height and lock as described above TIP When folding the wheelchair for transport alw...

Page 11: ...simply hold the inside edge of the footplate and lift up 4 5 Tilt in Space The angle of the seat and backrest can be adjusted to any angle between upright and fully reclined To recline the seat put t...

Page 12: ...part F see fig 4 6 2 backwards towards the wheel Always adjust both brakes at the same time and recheck the brakes after adjusting Note Do not leave the brakes ON for a long period If you do a flat se...

Page 13: ...w making a note of the position of the spacers see below Fig 4 7 3 Using a 4mm hexagon key and 10mm spanner remove the two back plate retaining screws tube support bushings and brake spacer taking not...

Page 14: ...avoid the combined weight of occupant and wheelchair overcoming your strength and tipping backwards onto you Never try to tip the wheelchair if the occupant is heavier than you are 4 9 Accessories Tr...

Page 15: ...ired height and then secure it in place by tightening the thumbscrews A see left To adjust the angle of the tray loosen the 2 angle adjustor screws B see right using a 5mm hexagon key not supplied Adj...

Page 16: ...r a new horizontal position see above instructions for how to adjust the angle of the tray Maximum carrying capacity of the tray is 5kg 5 User Instructions 5 1 Getting into the wheelchair 1 Put the br...

Page 17: ...is steered by the front castors Most pavements slope slightly towards the kerb and the chair will have a tendency to curve in the downward direction towards the road Two hands will be needed to preven...

Page 18: ...safety 1 The wheelchair is designed to carry one person only Never allow children to play on or stand on the footrests tipping points or frame Never hang anything such as bags on the push handle If y...

Page 19: ...u find any faults refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd 8 2 Six monthly maintenance Only someone who is a competent tradesman or repairer should carry out this work If a major fault is fou...

Page 20: ...ge for collection Contact Tendercare Customer Service Department on 01903 726161 10 Transporting the Wheelchair The Mini Tilt wheelchair can be transported in the luggage boot of a motorcar The Mini T...

Page 21: ...nufactured by Unwin Safety Systems 2 Only a trained person should attach the restraints 3 Position the assembly correctly in the vehicle over the floor track with the front of the wheelchair facing to...

Page 22: ...ach the rear restraint to the floor track and then around the back frame tube as shown right It may be necessary to loosen the securing strap on the back canvas before fitting the restraint Once fitte...

Page 23: ...t Wheelchair should only be secured in vehicles using a 4 point webbing restraint system not karabiner that complies with ISO 10542 Part 2 SAE2249 or DIN 75078 2 NO other restraint system can be used...