ZT-600-601 A HB August 2010
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1. rear wheels Down a kerb Line up the front castors with the edge of the kerb The attendant uses the kerb lifter to raise the front castors tip the occupant slightly back Keeping the castors raised slowly lower the wheel chair down the kerb Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could result in damage 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 possible 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 7 Brake Operation amp Brake Maintenance RUNNING HANDBRAKES To apply the running brakes squeeze the brake levers in an upwards direction A as in photo 3 PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4 PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6 PARKING BRAKES TO BE OPERATED BY HAND l To apply the parking brakes push the black handle by hand towards the front of the wheelchair C as in photo 4 2 To release the parking brake pull2. the black handle by hand back towards the rear 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 a level ground MAINTENANCE The running and parking brakes are factory preset they should only need adjusting due to wear and tear l To adjust the whole of the brake unit slacken off the two allen key bolts D in photo 5 and slide the unit downwards until the parking brake arm and the attendant brake arm is 3 5mm 5mm away from the wheel photo 6 Then tighten up the two allen key bolts Also see point 3 in this section for running handbrake adjustment AUG 10 How to adjust the brake cable on the running handbrake 2 There are two minor adjustment points by the rear wheel a Bottom of the wheelchair by the back wheel photo 7 Undo the Locking nut C and screw the adjuster nut D up clockwise till the correct adjustment 1s achieved then tighten up the locking nut b Should the cable require more adjustment undo the grub screw in the brass cable clamp by the rear wheel photo 8 pull the cable though so that the distance between the brake bar and the tyre is 3 5mm 5mm tighten up the grub screw in the brass cable clamp PHOTO 7 C PHOTO 8 PHOTO 9 8 Transportation 1 To fold the wheelchair ensure that the footrests are in the forward position and that the plas tic footplates are flipped up or completely r
3. NG BACK SIDE SKIRT KERB LIFTER LAP BELT PARK BRAKE LEG REST a lt Wee NO 10 REAR WHEEL hie 8 FRONT CASTOR gt QI p U l 6 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 install footrests place left right footrest over left m right pegs at a 90 angle to the frame turn for ward 90 to lock footrests photos 1 amp 2 PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 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
4. Z Tec Mobility For Life DELUXE FOLDING ALUMINIUM TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR WITH RUNNING HANDBRAKES ZT 600 601 A H B USER MANUAL d IMPORTANT Read instructions before use Available in two colours Weights Dimensions User Weight ZT 600 601A R H B Metallic Red Seat 47 5cm 18 4 width x 40 7cm 16 depth with folding backrest ZT 600 601A B H B Metallic Blue Dimensions open L x W x H cm in 68 5cm 27 with footrests 94 5cm 3714 x 60cm 232 x 94cm 37 with folded backrest down 76 5cm 30 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 4 Handle height from floor 94cm 37 Swing away footrests amp Seat belt Net Weight kg 1b 10 5kg 23lbs incl footrests 12kg 26 21bs 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 H B is a high quality transit wheelchair in lightweight aluminium with running handbrakes side skirts lap belt and 1s available in two metallic colours The wh
5. 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 H B 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 that 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 AUG 10
6. eelchairs are suitable for everyday indoor amp 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 its running and parking brakes both before and after an occupant is 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 wellbeing before operating the wheelchair they should understand their limitations and strength and not attempt anything 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 whe
7. elchair while it 1s in motion and while the parking brakes are 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 1s 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 PUSAN RUNNING HANDBRAKES PADDED ARMREST FOLDI
8. emove footrests by pressing the footrest release lever amp swing 90 outwards and lift off photo 9 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 10 PHOTO 10 9 Warnings 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 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
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