TS TILT CHAIR - Glide Rehabilitation Products
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1. REHABILITATION PRODUCTS TS TILT CHAIR OWNER USER MANUAL For vour safetv and comfort read carefullv and understand all of the features prior to using your new Glide Products chair Maximum Recommended User Weight 100kg TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTIONI INTRODUCTION SECTION2 STANDARD FEATURES SECTION 3 OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR SECTION 4 TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR SECTION 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS SECTION 7 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM YOUR WHEELCHAIR SECTION 8 AVAILABLE OPTIONS SECTION 9 SPARE PARTS SECTION 10 WARRANTY SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Thank vou for choosing the Glide TS Tilt Wheelchair An Australian designed and manufactured product and has a manufacturers recommended user weight of 100kg The chair passes AS3695 and EN 12183 standards for 100kg With proper care and operation vour wheelchair will provide vears of trouble free mobilitv Please take the time to familiarise vourself with the functions and features of vour chair bv reading this owners manual If vou have anv queries about the functions of the chair vou can call Glide Rehabilitation Products or vour nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products dealer GLIDE PRODUCTS 25 LEDGAR RD BALCATTA PERTH WA 6021 AUSTRALIA PH 61 8 9345 3400 FAX 61 8 9345 1384 APPLY BRAKES WHEN TRANSFERRING PATIENTS BVQI logo in here SECTION 2 STANDARD FEATURES The illustration Fig 1 below is a list of standard fea2. x 1 Front CASTOR PINTLE AXLE ASSEMBLY Dust Cap Circlip aa Top Nylon Bush 2 Pintle Axle ii Bottom Bearing Housing Bearing Top amp Bottom Castor Fork Retaining Nuts 8 Castor Fork gg 9 Castor Wheel ae 10 Bearing Spacer 11 Castor Wheel Bearings 12 Spacer Washers 13 Axle Bolt 14 Nyloc Axle Retaining Nut SO Oe te 13 For service advice contact your Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent or Glide Rehabilitation Products direct 13 SECTION 10 WARRANTV Lendal Ptv Ltd trading as Glide Rehabilitation Products warrants the following as listed Frame 3 year warranty Frame will be replaced within the first twelve month period Thereafter Glide will extend the warrant for further two years and will either replace or repair frame Upholstery 6 month warranty This will cover against defects in materials or workmanship Warranty does not cover against normal wear or damage Tyres and Tubes No Warranty Spare Parts All spare parts sold will have a 6 months warranty period from date of purchase This warranty does not extend to parts or components damaged by misuse neglect accident or improper installation nor those tampered with altered or serviced by an agency not authorised by Lendal Pty Ltd The foregoing in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory Lendal Pty Ltd s sole liability shall be to repair or replace parts of components as specified above IMPORTA
3. Products Agent at least once a year SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS The Glide Rehabilitation Products TS Tilt Wheel Chair has been designed with the user safetv as it s prime consideration Even though the TS Tilt Wheelchair has been designed with safetv as it s prime consideration this does not negate the effect or take into account circumstances which put the wheelchair outside the specified operating conditions for which it was designed It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the environment that the chair will be operated As a guide only the following is a brief list of scenarios that could have an impact on occupant safety When attendant is pushing chair ensure that chair is slightly tilted this will help keep occupant positioned in seat When leaving occupant unattended ensure that Hand Operated Attendant Brakes are applied When parking chair on an incline ensure that Hand Operated Attendant Brakes are applied If there is a concern for occupant sliding forward out of chair it is advised that a suitable restraining device may need to be fitted Consult your health professional for advice on restraining device Take care when accessing door thresholds Changes in floor height can stop castors and cause chair to tip 10 SECTION 7 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM XOUR WHEELCHAIR The Glide Rehabilitation Products TS Tilt Seat Wheel Chair is designed in such a wav that transf
4. KES The TS Tilt Seat wheelchair has as standard hand operated manual attendant brakes To applv brakes simplv push brake lever forward until it stops To release pull lever back Ensure brake is fullv retracted Brake Off R Brake On TYRES The TS Tilt Seat wheelchair comes standard with 12 1 2 x 2 1 4 pneumatic rear tyres and 7 MCP solid front castors Rear tyres need to be inflated to 35 psi T pneumatic front castors optional 30psiPneumatic tyres should be kept at correct inflation Under inflated tyres will make it difficult to push and steer ADJUSTING THE SEAT ANGLE TILT The TS Tilt Seat has as standard a hand activated Gas Operated Tilt function To adjust simply pull up on hand lever push down on rear push handle to move to desired position release hand lever This will lock seat in position SECTION 4 TRANSPORTING XOUR CHAIR TRANSPORTING IN A SPECIAL WHEELCHAIR TAXI BUS OR PRIVATE VEHICLE WHILE THE USER IS IN CHAIR To date there is no recognized Australian Standard that covers wheelchairs suitable for vehicle transport while the user is in the chair However Glide Products have determined suitable tie down location points and restraint system Unwin 4 point for your chair when being transported Where possible wheelchair occupants should be transferred into and use the proper vehicle seat and restraints However if your chair is to be transported in a vehicle your vehicle restrai
5. NT 1 Lendal Pty Ltd LENDAL does not warrant either expressly or impliedly the suitability of the Glide TS Tilt Seat wheelchair for the purchaser or any intended user Purchasers and intended users are advised that advice from an appropriate registered medical practitioner should be obtained prior to using the TS Tilt Seat wheelchair 2s Except insofar as is prohibited by statute Lendal shall not be responsible for damage injury or loss of any kind to any property or person howsoever caused arising from or in connection with the Glide TS Tilt Seat wheelchair All conditions and warranties that but for this provision would be implied in favour of and all rights and remedies that but for this provision would be conferred upon the purchaser or other persons against Lendal arising under or as a result of the WARRANTY cont Trade Practices Act 1974 any other legislation or the general law are excluded and limited to the maximum extent possible and in cases where Lendal s liability 14 cannot be completelv excluded but mav be limited the liabilitv of Lendal is limited to one of the following at the option of Lendal a The replacement of the Glide TS Tilt Seat Wheelchair or the supply of an equivalent wheelchair b The repair of the Glide TS Tilt Seat Wheelchair c The pavment of the cost of replacing the Glide TS Tilt Seat Wheelchair or of acquiring an equivalent wheelchair d The payment of the cost of having the Glide TS Tilt
6. Seat wheelchair repaired Warranty could be voided if chair is not returned to Glide Rehabilitation Products or an authorized agent for service within 12 months of purchase GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS Glide Rehabilitation Products are manufactured in Australia by Lendal Pty Ltd ACN 009 003 694 25 Ledgar Rd Balcatta Western Australia 6021 Australia Phone 61 8 9345 3400 Fax 61 8 9345 1384 Email info glide com au Web www glide com au 15
7. erring in and out can be done with a minimum of fuss Please be aware that there is a point during transfer when the seat will not be underneath vou Please take the following precautions when transferring Armrests can be removed allowing easv lateral movement from either side of chair or for the fitting of a patient hoist sling 2 If occupant is ambulant or able to do standing transfers removing swing away footplates will allow better placement of feet when standing or conversely closer access to seat when transferring into chair Where possible have someone assist you during the transfer You will need to learn safe transfer techniques from your health professional Always have chair as close as possible to chair that you are transferring to Ensure that the front castors are facing forward when transferring Ensure that the Gas Operated Seat Tilt is in the down position before attempting to transfer Ensure that your wheelchair brakes are applied SE oy Se Co 11 ANG BOND ih SECTION 8 AVAILABLE OPTIONS Adjustable Height Armrests T Pneumatic Front Castor Wheels Elevating Legrests Stump Supports refer to Glide Agent Flip Up and Fold Away Tray refer to Glide Agent Not Shown Adjustable Arm Support refer to Glide Agent Fig 4 12 SECTION 9 SPARE PARTS TXRES 12 1 2 x 2 1 4 Rear Transit Type 7 x 1 Front Pneumatic T MCP Front Castor Wheel TUBES 12 12 x 2 Thorn Proof T
8. nt system must comply with AS2942 1994 CAUTION Do not use legrests or footplates as attachment points for your tie down system Do not use armrests as attachment points for your tie down system Unoccupied wheelchairs in vehicles must be safely secured or stored securely outside the passenger compartment Posture Positioning Belts should not be used as vehicle restraint belts NOTE Ensure that your restraint system complies with AS2942 and you fully understand the manufacturer instructions on how your tie down system works and whether it is compatible with the Glide TS Tilt Seat Chair SECTION 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WEEKLV Check tvre pressures 35PSI rear Clean frame and vinyl parts with mild soapy solution Wipe upholstery with a clean damp cloth Check function of brakes Check all cables and connectors are secured Tilt Mechanism Give the chair a general inspection for loose nuts and bolts Inspect and clean upholstery functionality of Gas Operated Tilt mechanism Check for correct adjustment contact of brakes on tyres When tyres are correctly inflated the brake contact lever should depress tyre by 1cm If they require adjustment simply loosen brake clamp bolts amp make adjustment retighten bolts firmly For any questions concerning procedures or service contact your nearest Glide Products Agent or Glide Products direct ANNUALLY We recommend that your wheelchair be serviced by an approved Glide Rehabilitation
9. tures on vour TS Tilt Seat wheelchair 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 Rear Wheels 7 MCP front castor wheels Vinyl Seat amp Back Upholstery for easy care Hand Operated Attendant Brakes Swing Away Legrests Non Adjustable Armrests Push Handle Hand Operated Gas Seat Tilt Adjustment Backrest Extension Figure 1 SECTION 3 OPERATING XOUR WHEELCHAIR ARMRESTS Standard armrests are non adjustable in height and removable FOOTRESTS The footrests are swing awav and detachable Thev swing out bv either pushing or pulling the release lever The tvpe of release lever fitted to vour chair depends on vour abilitv and footplate tvpe fitted to vour chair When lever is released the footplate will simplv swing out and lift off the two locating pins When refitting footrest to chair ensure that it is located on both locating pins Damage may result if only one pin is used HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF FOOTPLATE Your footplate will be fitted with one of two types of adjustment styles 1 Standard Footplate with Incremental Hole Type to adjust height simply un do and remove bolt move footplate to nearest hole to suit desired height replace and tighten bolt firmly 2 Optional Elevating Legrest to adjust simply loosen 5 point turn wheel move to desired position re tighten 5 point turn wheel firmly Warning The footrests are designed to support the weight of the leg only Never stand on foot plates BRA
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