HANDLEIDING USER MANUAL MODE D`EMPLOI
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1. an all purpose cleaner NB Never use aggressive cleaners or solvents A thinners benzine or similar Consult your dealer for information on disinfecting your wheelchair Minor maintenance every two weeks Check the tyre pressure Soft tyres reduce the effectiveness of the brake and make the wheelchair more difficult to use as they increase resistance Check that all fastenings are secure Tighten if necessary NB Overtightening the screws can damage the wheelchair Check the hinged components on the folding frame Lubricate sparingly with Teflon spray if necessary Major maintenance annual Your dealer will be happy to carry out the major maintenance of your wheelchair free of charge You can then be sure that you will be getting the best possible use out of your wheelchair You should also consult your dealer if components need replacing GB19 Guarantee GB20 Life amp Mobility guarantees the Amara against faulty materials and manufacturing faults for a period of 1 year Life amp Mobility s obligation arising from this guarantee is limited to the repair or replacement of components The guarantee does not cover breakages caused by failure to comply with instructions for use and maintenance instructions abnormal use wear and tear negligence overloading accidents caused by third parties use of non original components or breakages the cause of which is not related to the product This guarant2. belt must be positioned across the user s shoulder and chest as shown in figure 6 B The belt must be sufficiently tight but not uncomfortable for the user B The belt must not be twisted B The belt must not come into contact with components of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels in such a way that it does not fully support the user s body see figure 7 The Amara must be transported with the user facing forward The wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the securing system manufacturer s instructions The three point safety belt is intended to avoid injury to the head and chest If a worktop is fitted it must be removed in order to prevent injury to other passengers The worktop should be safely stowed away elsewhere in the vehicle If possible any accessories must be secured or removed Following an accident a representative of the factory must inspect the wheelchair to determine whether it can still be used The attachment points structural components and frame components must not be modified or replaced without first consulting the manufacturer air GB17 Transporting the wheelchair Car aaditon tO a tax bus the Amara can alko De transported folded in a car boot See page 14 for instructions on folding up the wheelchair The wheelchair can be lifted into the car by two adults GB18 INSPIRED BY LIFE ch Maintenance Cleaning Clean your wheelchair with a damp cloth water and
3. delivery Before you start using your wheelchair check that the wheelchair delivered matches the product description below If you notice any damage caused during transit please inform your dealer We at Life amp Mobility are sure that your Amara will meet your expectations and we wish you much success with it Product description Push handle Backrest Side fitted with armrest Seat with removable cushion Standard legrest Standard brake Frame Wheel with handrim Swivel castor u a ae Not illustrated B User manual B Valve nipple m Fixing pins for ankle angle 2x The Amara is in compliance with the relevant g C N Options and accessories requirements of the European wheelchair standards LifesMobility eh The following options and accessories are EN 12182 and EN 12183 and therefore complies with i Ten VEN j available for the Amara the essential requirements of the Medical Devices B Drum brake control for the accompanying Directive 93 42 EEC person B Comfort legrest Paragraphs in this document that are relevant to mM Extended tyre brakes your safety are marked with the following safety m Stick holder symbol E Anti tipping support INSPIRED BY LIFE ch GB4 GBo Technical specifications Life amp Mobility recommends using the Amara in an ambient temperature of between 5 and 40 Celsius Seat width 37 42 47 52 cm Seat depth 45 cm Seat height 50 52 5 55 cm incl seat cushion Width i
4. gt m Y Amara HANDLEIDING USER MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG Lifes Mobility INSPIRED BY LIFE INSPIRED BY LIFE ch Contents Foreword Product description Technical specifications Safety instructions Preparing the wheelchair for use Settings and adjustments Getting in and out of the chair yourself Folding up the wheelchair Transporting the wheelchair Maintenance Guarantee 10 13 14 16 19 20 GBS 11 2010 Foreword As a wheelchair user you naturally want to be seated comfortably So the Amara can be individually adjusted to suit your own requirements The armrests and the lower leg length of the legrests are height adjustable The push handle is also adjustable offering your accompanying person greater comfort The swing away legrests and fold up footrests make it easier to get in and out of the chair The sides which are fitted with armrests are also easy to remove The double crossframe makes the Amara extra stable yet the wheelchair can be folded up in one single action Because the frame is made of aluminium the wheelchair is lightweight As various parts can be removed the chair is extremely compact when folded up The Amara is therefore easy to transport in the car The Amara is water splash resistant and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use Maximum weight of user 140 kg This is indicated on the CE sticker Product description Checking the wheelchair on
5. air is facing across a steep slope it can very easily tip over Always keep your speed under control when going downhill Only slow the wheelchair down with your hands on the handrims Never use the brake as this can cause you to lose control of the wheelchair Preparing the wheelchair for use Unfolding the wheelchair Follow the instructions below before using the Amara for the first time 1 Attach the legrests ihe oone e 3 the Dack GB9 Settings and adjustments For additional comfort you can adjust the Amara to suit your own requirements The settings given below are easy to implement Your dealer can carry out the other settings and adjustments such as adjusting the seat height the ride characteristics and fixing the ankle angle for you Adjusting the push handle 1 Loosen the handle by one turn 2 Adjust the handle to the required height 3 Retighten the handle The handles cannot be removed Adjusting the armrests 1 Undo the socket screw A 2 Adjust the armrest to the required height 3 Retighten the socket screw Adjusting the legrest 1 Undo the socket screw A by one turn 2 Set the legrest to the required lower leg length NB Make sure the legrest is at least 5 cm off the floor 3 Retighten the socket screw Settings and adjustments Adjusting the seat height You can adjust the seat height to different heights There are 4 axle holes available f
6. commends transferring the user from the Amara into a fixed seat if possible B The Amara has been dynamically tested in a forwards direction with the test dummy 75 kg secured with a lap belt and a shoulder belt Its suitability in other collisions e g lateral has not been tested B The Amara must be fastened to the floor of the taxibus with a four point securing system NB if there is no ex factory Crashtest safe sticker on the wheelchair it is not a wheelchair which can be transported safely B The positions of the four securing points on the Amara are shown with a hook symbol sticker see figure 2 B The Amara must be secured to the floor using an anchoring system that is suitable for use with the hook eyes see figure 3 B The user must wear a three point safety belt in the taxibus These safety belts must be attached to the taxibus B The lap belt must be positioned low across the user s waist The angle between the belt and the floor must be between 30 and 75 a bigger angle is better See figure 4 B The lap belt must run over the front of the figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 figure 4 figure 5 figure 6 figure 7 INSPIRED BY LIFE ch Transporting the wheelch body following the line where the hip and the pelvis meet The belt must closely follow the body here The top belt must fully support the user as illustrated in figure 5 B The diagonal
7. ee supersedes any other guarantee laid down in law or verbally notified with the exception of any written guarantee provided by Life amp Mobility Guarantees are only valid within the EU Lifes Mobility INSPIRED BY LIFE Uw dealeradres Your dealer s adress Adresse de votre revendeur Adresse Ihres Handlers Box 304 NL 7000 AH Doetinchem Logistiekweg 7 Doetinchem T 31 0 314 328 000 F 31 0 314 328 001 E info life mobility com Lifes Mobility www life mobility com INSPIRED BY LIFE
8. ke is not suitable for slowing the wheelchair down Transporting the wheelchair Make sure your fingers do not get caught when folding up the wheelchair Never carry the wheelchair by the legrests or the armrests but always by the frame Make sure the wheelchair is completely unfolded before you use it again GB7 Safety instructions Before you start using the wheelchair check that the composition of the wheelchair like the sides with armrests and the legrests are properly fitted and securely fastened Make sure that the push handles the armrests the side cushions the lower length of the legrests and possible the headrest are set to the right height The legrests must be at least 5 cm off the floor Slopes and other obstacles The wheelchair is more likely to tip over on a slope than on a level surface GB8 Always go off a pavement or step backwards to prevent the wheelchair from leaning over forwards and the user from falling out of it Never go down stairs in the wheelchair by yourself Never ride the wheelchair up a slope with an incline of more than 5 Ask somebody to help you if you are not sure whether you can reach the top of the slope by yourself Lean or push your body in the direction of the top of the slope This will shift the centre of gravity of the wheelchair to a better position and will reduce the risk of the chair tipping over Do not turn the wheelchair round on a steep slope If the wheelch
9. ly NB Never use the footrests as a step Take care when getting in and out of the chair If transferring sideways you can remove the sides and armrests By turning this a quarter of a turn you can remove the entire side After replacing the side retighten the securing pin by turning it back a quarter of a turn GB15 Folding the wheelchair Folding the wheelchair Fold up the footrests You can remove the sides and armrests There is a securing pin at the front By turning this a quarter of a turn you can remove the entire side After replacing the side retighten the securing pin by turning it back a quarter of a turn Remove the cushion You can remove the wheels Disengage the brake press down on the axle and it will be released from the catch Pull the catch on the back upwards You can remove the legrests Press the catch A in and lift out the legrest upwards Pull up the seat using the strap The wheelchair will then fold up INSPIRED BY LIFE ch GB14 GB15 Transporting the wheelchair GB16 Taxibus The Amara has been tested positively by the TNO as a Crashtest safe wheelchair in compliance with ISO 7176 19 It can therefore be transported with the user in it in a taxibus see also the sticker on the wheelchair However whether the wheelchair user can be safely transported depends on the state of his or her health the user s physician should be consulted Life Mobility re
10. n combination with tyre brakes seat width 22 cm Total weight 16 3 kg Weight of heaviest component 8 5 kg Maximum weight of user 140 kg Cross section through the middle of the chair Depending on the frame of your wheelchair The seat width cannot be adjusted GB6 INSPIRED BY LIFE ch Safety instructions Assembly and adjustment Before you start using the wheelchair check that the wheels the sides with armrests and the legrests are properly fitted and securely fastened Make sure that the push handles the armrests and the lower leg length of the legrests are set to the right height The legrests must be at least 5 cm off the floor Use of the wheelchair NB This wheelchair does not have anti tipping support It may tip over if you lean NB When using the chair on a slope back suddenly the centre of gravity will change and the wheelchair can tip over more easily When propelling the chair manually be careful of your hands if there is not much space to the left and right of the chair Accompanying persons must never leave the wheelchair on a slope without engaging the brake Never tackle obstacles higher than 10 cm on your own Only experienced users with sufficient strength are generally capable of tackling obstacles up to 10 cm in height Engage the brake on the wheelchair before getting out of the chair or transferring from it Only use the brake to lock the stationary wheels The bra
11. or adjusting the seat height B Loosen the socket screws A Set the seat height as required Retighten the socket screws If required readjust the tyre brakes Adjusting the ride characteristics The ride characteristics of the Amara are adjustable B Loosen the nut A M Set the seat height as required B Retighten the socket screws Bm Move the wheel and axle plate forwards or backwards the back axle hole gives you more stability and the front axle hole gives you a more comfortable ride the ride characteristics change in relation to the seat depth B Retighten the nut Fixing the ankle hinge 1 Adjust the ankle angle to the required position 2 Drill a hole in the hinge 3 Fix the ankle hinge using the fixing pin provided GB11 Settings and adjustments Inflating the tyres This wheelchair comes with a valve nipple which you can connect to a bicycle pump to inflate the tyres NB Check the tyre pressure GB12 The correct tyre pressure is written on the tyre To ensure a comfortable ride it is important to make sure the tyres are at the correct pressure The wheelchair will be more difficult to use if the tyre pressure is too low Getting in and out of the chair yourself NB Engage the brake on the wheelchair N before getting in or out of the chair Fold up the footrests or fold away the legrests if applicable by pressing the handle A down and tilting the legrest up slight
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