Welby 50546 User manual
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Transport
Chair
Transport
Chair
User Guide
Manual del usuario
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................................3
Parts List.............................................................................................4
Parts Diagram 5
SafetyPrecautions..............................................................................6
Assembly..........................................................................................7
Operation.....................................................................................8
Wheel Lock Operation 8
Preparing to Sit 9
Preparing to Stand 10
Maintenance..............................................................................11
Warranty..................................................................................12
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Congratulations on your purchase of a steel transport chair.
Our transport chairs are a product of quality engineering and are
manufactured to meet our own highly rigid specications and will
surpass all your expectations.
In this manual, you will nd the assembly, use and safety instructions for
the transport chair.
The transport chair is suitable for a single user with limited mobility and an
aid. The transport chair is ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
Transport Chair
Transport Chair Introduction
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Parts List Transport Chair
Hand Grips (2)
Folding Back Release Levers (2)
Armrests (2)
Safety Belt (1)
Wheel Locks (2)
Front Riggings (2)
Heal Loops (2)
Footplate (2)
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4
5
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7
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Parts List
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1. Before entering or leaving the transport chair, engage the dual wheel
locks against the tires on both rear wheels (refer to wheel lock
operation on page 8). Make sure the front caster are in the forward
position before transferring into or out of the transport chair
2. Do not move forward on the seat while leaning forward out of the
transport chair. If it is absolutely necessary to do so, make sure the
front casters are in the forward position. If you are picking an object
up from the oor, go past the object, and then go backwards. The
casters will then swing to the forward position.
3. Leaning out of the transport chair without proper assistance could
cause tipping.
4. Do not step on the foot plates when transferring, as this could cause
tipping.
5. Engage safety belt for added safety.
6. The transport chair should not be operated without the assistance of
an attendant.
7. You and your attendant should consult a qualied professional for
correct techniques on ramp negotiations.
Please read carefully before using your transport chair.
MOVING PARTS
MAY CAUSE INJURY
PINCH POINT
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Warning Labels
Safety Precautions Transport Chair
Safety Precautions
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1. To open the transport chair, tilt to
one side and push down on seat
rails (gure 1).
2. Lift back support to upright
position. The lock to secure the
back will engage automatically.
(gure 2). To fold down and store,
pull up on handles simultaneously,
and carefully fold down the back
support.
3. To attach footrests, align the holes
on the footrest arm with the pegs
on the frame of the transport chair,
and swing footrest inward until
locks engage (gure 3).
4. To adjust the length of the footrests,
loosen the bolt on the telescoping
tube shaft, adjust the footrest to the
appropriate length, and tighten the
bolt securely after adjustment
(gure 4).
6. To remove the swing away footrests,
release the lock, swing outward and
rearward, and lift up and off to
remove.
5. The safety belt is already attached
for use and should not be removed
from the transport chair.
Transport Chair Assembly
Assembly
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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1. To engage the wheel locks, push the
handles forward on each wheel lock
until each lock is pressed against the
wheel rmly (gures 5 & 6). To make
sure the wheel locks are engaged
properly, gently push on the hand grips
to ensure the transport chair does not
move.
2. To disengage the wheel locks, pull
the handles on each wheel lock
backwards until the lock is disengaged
from the rear wheels. The transport
chair should push freely with the hand
grips without the locks engaged.
Wheel Lock Operation
Operation Transport Chair
Figure 5
Figure 6
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Transport Chair Operation
1. Make sure the front caster wheels are
in the forward position before preparing
to sit.
2. Engage both wheel locks on the rear
wheels by pushing the handles forward
on the wheel locks. To make sure the
wheel locks are engaged properly, gently
push on the hand grips to ensure the
transport chair does not move.
3. Unlock the front riggings by releasing
the lock on the side of each frame, and
swing the front riggings to the outside
of the frame.
4. Reach behind for the transport chair’s
armrests with both hands, and slowly
lower yourself using your legs as much
as you can (gure 7 & 8).
5. If you “fall” into the transport chair, try
leaning a little more forward as you sit
and bend your knees to lower yourself to
the transport chair.
Preparing To Sit
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Operation Transport Chair
Preparing To Stand
1. Make sure the front caster wheels are
in the forward position before preparing
to sit.
2. Engage both wheel locks on the rear
wheels by pushing the handle on the
wheel lock. To make sure the wheel
locks are engaged properly, gently push
on the hand grips to ensure the transport
chair does not move.
3. Unlock the front riggings by releasing
the lock on the side of each frame, and
swing the front riggings to the outside
of the frame.
4. Place both hands on the armrests of
the transport chair, and lean forward until
you feel some of your weight on your
feet (gure 9).
5. Use your legs to sand as much as
possibly, your arms should only lift
what your legs cannot. Use your arms
mostly to help keep your balance as
you stand (gure 10).
6. Do no walk forward until you have
tested your balance and you feel strong
enough to walk.
Figure 9
Figure 10
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