ZT-600-601A August 2010
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1. connection becomes loose stop using the wheelchair and consult your Z Tec Mobility dealer for assistance Check the moving parts e g wheels legrests amp folding back before every use Check that the front castor wheels swivel freely Withdraw from use if they do not work Use caution near inflammables or fire and especially when holding lit cigarettes Care should be taken when assembling and disassembling the wheelchair This wheelchair weighs 10 5 Kg 23lbs and care should be taken when lifting and moving it If it should become necessary to clean the wheelchair then a soft cloth and mild detergent may be used It is recommended that you have your wheelchair serviced every 12 months or more frequently if it is in regular use If the upholstery becomes worn or damaged replace it immediately Do not carry out unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair always consult your authorized dealer Only use approved accessories as specified by Z Tec mobility Also available for the ZT 600 601A are Elevating legrests Oxygen bottle bracket holders IV poles amp Wheelchair cushions 10 Warranty Z Tec wheelchairs are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase this warranty is not transferable Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or full or part replacement as a result of a manufacturing or material defect within the warranty period parts will be supplied free of charge The guarantee excludes tyres amp all items t2. Brake Maintenance PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4 MAINTENANCE The parking brakes are factory preset they should only need adjusting due to wear and tear 1 To adjust the whole of the brake unit slacken off the two allen key bolts C in photo 5 and slide the unit downwards until the parking brake arm is 2c m 2 5cm away from the wheel D in photo 6 Then tighten up the two allen key bolts PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6 2cm 2 5cmi C D 8 Transportation 1 To fold the wheelchair ensure that the footrests are in the forward position and that the plastic footplates are flipped up or completely remove footrests by pressing the footrest release lever amp swing 90 outwards and lift off photo 7 2 Stand to the side of the wheelchair take the front amp back centre of the seat upholstery in each hand and pull the seat in an upward motion The wheelchair will naturally fold up 3 Fold the backrest by gently pressing the levers forward fold arms amp backrest down This mechanism enables the wheelchair to fit into small spaces such as the boot of a car photo 8 9 Warnings PHOTO 8 Do not stand on or put pressure on the footrests when entering or exiting the wheelchair Should any defects become apparent on your wheelchair or if the brakes do not respond as well as expected cease using the wheelchair immediately and return it to your Z Tec Mobility dealer for inspection Check the tightness of screw and bolt con nections monthly if any
3. Mobility For Life DELUXE FOLDING ALUMINIUM TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR Z1 600 601A USER MANUAL d IMPORTANT Read instructions before use P j ies Weights Dimensions User Weight Seat 47 5cm 18 4 width x 40 7cm 16 depth with folding backrest Dimensions open L x W x H cm in Available in two colours 68 5cm 27 with footrests 94 5cm 37 4 x 61cm 24 x 94cem 37 with ZT 600 601A R Metallic Red folded backrest down 76 5cm 30 7T 600 601A B Metallic Blue Dimensions folded L x W x H cm in 68 5cm 27 with footrests 94 5cm 37 4 x 28 5cm 11 4 x 94cm 37 with folded backrest down 76 5cm 30 Seat height from floor 50cm 19 Handle height from floor 94cm 37 Swing away footrests amp Seat belt Net Weight kg 1b 10 3kg 22 5lbs incl footrests 11 5kg 25 2 bs Maximum User Weight 116kg 18 stone 2lbs Z Tec Mobility Unit 1B Albion Works Moor Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 3SZ Aug 10 Contents l Introduction 7 Brake Operation amp Brake Maintenance 2 Indications For Use 8 Transportation 3 Contraindications 9 Warnings 4 Cautions 10 Warranty 5 Parts Description 11 Weights Dimensions front page 6 Assembling The Wheelchair 1 Introduction The ZT 600 601A is a high quality transit wheelchair in lightweight aluminium side skirts lap belt and is avail able in two metallic colours The wheelchairs are suitable for everyday indoor amp
4. R WHEEL 8 FRONT CASTOR Aug 10 MNM U3 4 Assembling the Wheelchair Remove all packaging from the wheelchair Fold out the wheelchair by standing at the front of the chair put both hands onto the seat upholstery and push down until the seat is completely open Lift up the folding back and click into position To install footrests place left right footrest over left right pegs at a 90 angle to the frame turn forward 90 to lock footrests see photos 1 amp 2 below PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 E Legrest adjustment for optimum comfort it is important to attain the correct leg position The footrests have been designed so that they can be extended into a number of positions Sit the user in the wheelchair whilst adjustment is carried out Release the bolt at the base of the legrest slide down until a comfortable length has been found for the user then tighten up the bolt to secure position A suggested comfortable position is when the upper leg is resting comfortably on the seat whilst the footrest is supporting the weight of the lower leg Kerb lifter use the kerb lifter to raise the front castors Mounting a kerb Approach the kerb head on attendant to push down on the tube with a foot to raise front castors lower front castors onto the raised kerb Finally attendant to push wheelchair forward lifting it up slightly to mount kerb with rear wheels Down a kerb Line up the front castors with the edge of the kerb Th
5. e attendant uses the kerb lifter to raise the front castors tip the occupant slightly back Keeping the castors raised slowly lower the wheelchair down the kerb Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could result in dam age to the wheelchair Lap Belt to be used to restrain the wheelchair occupant during normal daily use Belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis Belt restraints must be adjusted as tightly as pos sible consistent with user comfort and should be straight not twisted Belt restraints must not be held away from the body by any wheelchair components such as armrests IMPORTANT Under no circumstances should this wheelchair be used as a seat in a motor vehicle The wheelchair occupant should transfer to a normal vehicle seat amp the wheelchair should be stored safely away This wheelchair has not been designed to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle and failure to follow the above instructions could result in injury PARKING BRAKES TO BE OPERATED BY HAND ONLY 1 To apply the parking brakes pull the black handle up by hand towards the back of the wheelchair A as in photo 3 2 To release the parking brake push the black handle down by hand to wards the front of the wheelchair B as in photo 4 NOTE Always use the parking brakes when the wheelchair occupant are in a Stationary position Always park the wheelchair on level ground Aug 10 5 Brake Operation amp
6. hat have been subjected to undue wear amp misuse Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted where the wheelchair has not been maintained in accordance with the manufactures recommendations This does not affect your statuary rights If any other issues arise that are not mentioned in this user manual please write to the address on the front of this manual Disposal Contact your local authority to dispose of the wheelchair when no longer required Z Tec Mobility Unit 1B Albion Works Moor Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 3SZ Aug 10
7. outdoor use They are lightweight amp portable The wheelchairs are manufactured to the highest quality standards amp are CE marked as Medical Devices 2 Indications For Use This wheelchair is intended for the temporary transportation of a single occupant who has a walking disability The wheelchair is intended to be propelled only by an attendant who is suitably able to control and manoeuvre the wheelchair and who has gained familiarity with the proper operation of the wheelchair its brakes motion and handling 3 Contraindications This wheelchair is not intended to be self propelled The wheelchair is not for use by occupants weighing more than 116 Kg 18 stone 2 Ibs This wheelchair is not intended for use in a motor vehicle 4 Cautions The attendant who is to operate the wheelchair should familiarise themselves with the operation of the wheelchair and parking brakes both before and after an occupant 1s seated and the wheelchair is used Note that the parking brakes are operated by hand See section on brakes in this manual The attendant should consider their own well being before operating the wheelchair they should understand their limitations and strength and not attempt any thing that is beyond their capability so as to ensure the wheelchair occupant s and their own safety The attendant should ensure that the handles of the wheelchair are firmly held to control the wheelchair while it is in motion and while the parking brakes a
8. re not applied Attendants should take particular care if gloves are worn as these may restrict their grip on the handles of the wheelchair Avoid the occupant changing their centre of gravity by leaning or reaching to one side or the other from the wheelchair as this upper body movement of the occupant may cause the wheelchair to tip over When ascending slopes with the wheelchair ensure that the occupant s body is leant slightly forward Do not carry extra weight such as bags pets or third parties on the wheelchair as this will add excess weight and cause instability to the wheelchair Whenever the wheelchair is brought to rest this should be on level ground and both parking brakes should always be firmly engaged Transfers of the occupant to and from the wheelchair should always take place on level ground in a safe environment Pay particular attention when using the wheelchair in a public traffic area and never leave the occupant in the wheelchair unsupervised It is advisable to plan your wheelchair route beforehand and take particular care in wet or icy weather or 1f trav ersing soft ground Look out for kerbs and uneven surfaces Obstacles should be avoided as hitting them may dis place the occupant as well as cause damage to the wheelchair 5 Parts Description A ec e PADDED ARMREST eee ee SIDE SKIRT PARK BRAKE ie z ET KERB LIFTER LEG REST 12 REA
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