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1. enigma xs standard aluminium wheelchair Drive Medical NY 11050 C Drive Medical Ltd HX5 9JP Drive Medical GmbH amp Co KG D 88316 Isny 2011 Medical Depot Inc All Rights Reserved Drive is atrademark of Medical Depot Inc o a Port Washington New York NY 11050 Gis www drivemedical com Made in China Gx www drivemedical co uk oe Www drivemedical de Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 1 of 12 Contents Introduction Parts Description Adjustment Features Rear Wheels Upholstery Tension Brake Adjustments i ii iii iV The Enigma lightweight al contents Folding Back Mechanism Disassembly and Folding Using the Stepper Tube Installing a Powerpack Specification Warranty Use as Seat In a Motor Vehicle Leg Rest Adjustment introduction uminium wheelchair is designed for occasional or frequent use and can be used indoors and outdoors The wheelchair is designed for a single user of up to 115kg 18 stone The frame can accommodate either 24 self propel wheels or 12 transit wheels The wheelchair can be manually moved in forward and reverse and is propelled either by the wheelchair user or a carer depending upon the model of wheelchair in use 1 2 FOLD MECHANISM PUSH HANDLE SELF PROPEL VERSION STEPPER 24 REAR FRONT TUBE WHEEL CASTOR Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 parts description ARM REST 1 2 FOLD MECHANISM PUSH HANDLE R2. EAR FRONT EEL LEG BRAKE 12 WH CASTOR RESTS Page 2 of 12 adjustment features A number of adjustments may be made to the wheelchair to suit a user s individual requirements Rear Wheels Use the axle bracket to alter the vertical or horizontal position of the 24 self propel wheel or the horizontal position of the 12 Remove the two screws and nyloc nuts and reposition as required Reattach the fasteners and alter the brakes as required Upholstery This wheelchair features a tension adjustable back and seat canvas To adjust the tension first remove the cushion and then adjust the Velcro straps Ensure the straps are not too taut as this can damage the wheelchair Brake Adjustment Adjustment is made to the brake by loosening the Allen key bolt heads and by sliding the brake unit along the frame The brakes will have to be readjusted if the rear wheel position has been altered Leg Rest Adjustment The leg rest height and footplate angle can be adjusted To alter the leg rest height remove the Allen head bolt and nyloc nut Reposition as required and then resecure fasteners To alter the footplate angle loosen the allen head bolt on the plastic footplate Reposition as required then retighten bolt Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 3 of 12 folding back mechanism Push the black paddle arrowed towards the back post with your thumb whilst pulling the handle down Repeat this operat
3. assurance to the customer In the event of a defect covered by this warranty we will at our option supply parts or replace the device This warranty does not cover device Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 9 of 12 failure due to owner misuse or negligence or normal wear and tear The warranty does not extend to non durable components such as rubber accessories castors and grips which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement The wheelchair frame has a 5 year warranty If you have any queries or require full warranty conditions please contact your Drive stockist Drive Germany Drive UK Drive Medical GmbH amp Co KG Drive Medical Limited Leutkircher StraBe 44 Ainley s Industrial Estate Elland D 88316 Isny Allgau Germany UK WEST YORKSHIRE HX5 9JP Web www drivemedical de Web www drivemedical co uk spare parts available The following spare parts are available for your wheelchair Z17130 25 RHS cross brace Z17480 25 12 5 rear wheel Z17140 25 LHS cross brace Z17525 25 RHS arm rest Z17180 25 Plastic cross brace support Z17528 25 RHS side panel Z17200 25 Seat canvas Z17575 25 LHS arm rest Z17250 25 Back canvas Z17578 25 LHS side panel Z17325 25 Push handle Z17600 25 LHS leg rest Z17350 25 Half fold mechanism Z17650 25 RHS leg rest Z17400 25 Castor wheel and fork Z17800 25 Anti tip wheel Z17425 25 Castor housing Z17700 25 LHS brake for 24 wheel Z17450 25 Qu
4. ety advice above The self propel wheelchair can be propelled by an attendant as directed above or the wheelchair user The user can propel themselves by pushing on the handrims attached to the side of the rear wheels and slow themselves down by applying pressure to the handrims When stationary the brakes should always be applied Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 7 of 12 care and maintenance Before each use of the wheelchair the brakes and tyres should be checked The wheelchair should be stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight When in storage the wheelchair can be folded up The wheelchair should be kept clean and dust free This can be done with a duster or damp cloth The wheelchair comes with a toolkit to perform simple maintenance tasks and most common adjustments The user should routinely check the following items It is recommended that a Drive Medical dealer services the wheelchair annually where these items should be repaired replaced adjusted and or lubricated if required Tyre wear Seat upholstery Wheel bearings Back upholstery Castors Arm pads Brakes Rear wheel quick release pin Legrest locking Half folding back mechanism mechanism Back posts Wheelchair folds up powerpack installation This wheelchair is suitable for some retrofit powerpacks such as the PowerStroll A suggested configuration is shown left Note this is a suggestion and the mounting positio
5. ick release pin for 24 wheel Z17750 25 RHS brake for 24 wheel Z17460 25 24 rear wheel EBoo 4 25 Brake set for 12 5 wheel Z17485 25 Nut cap 3 5mm lip The parts are available exclusively from Drive Medical stockists To order the parts please visit the stockist where you bought the wheelchair or visit www drivemedical co uk to find your local stockist Spare part catalogues and other documentation can also be found at www drivemedical co uk using the wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 10 of 12 The wheelchair has been tested to Wheelchair Crash Test standard ISO 7176 19 using restraints from Straint Wherever possible the wheelchair user should use the vehicle s fitted seats and the wheelchair should be folded away and placed safely in the luggage compartment of the vehicle or restrained If it is not feasible to transfer to the vehicle s seat then the Enigma steel wheelchair may be used as a chair whilst the vehicle is moving with the necessary restraints and with the wheelchair facing the front of the vehicle Drive Medical recommends that the following types of restraints be used Buckle and tongue or standard hook restraints for the front of the wheelchair J restraints for the rear of the wheelchair 3 point harness for the user restraint The lap belt should be worn across the front of the pelvis with the webbing fed between the back posts and armres
6. ing Pull upwards on the seat sling and the wheelchair should naturally fold up See back page for details on restraining the wheelchair in a motor vehicle using the stepper tube Use the stepper tube to raise the front castors when mounting a kerb for example To use push down on the stepper tube with a foot Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could result in damage to the wheelchair To mount a kerb Approach the kerb head on Then the attendant uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors and lowers the front castors on the raised kerb Finally the attendant should push the wheelchair forward lifting it up slightly to mount the kerb if required Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 5 of 12 To go down a kerb Line up the front castors with the edge of the kerb The attendant uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors and tip the user slightly back Keeping the castors raised slowly lower the wheelchair down the kerb Adjusting Anti Tip Wheel Height The stepper tube comes with an integral anti tip wheel To adjust the height of this wheel pull the metal disc arrowed and move the wheel to the correct height and release brake operation Parking Brakes To apply the parking brakes push the handle on the brake unit until locked in place To release the brake push the handle in the opposite direction The brakes should always be applied when the wheelchai
7. ion for the other handle To put the backrest back into position lift both handles together and the folding mechanism will lock back automatically Do not push down on the handles to raise the front of the wheelchair as this could result in damage to the wheelchair Use the stepper tube as described later in the handbook disassembly and storage This wheelchair has a number of quick release components and the wheelchair frame is easily foldable to facilitate a light carry weight and minimize storage space 1 Leg Rests Leg rests will swing in or out to reduce the length of the wheelchair Pull lever A whilst rotating the leg rest B To remove swing out the leg rest approximately 45 and pull up on the leg rest Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 4 of 12 2 Armrests Press the lever at the front of the armrests to release the front of the armrest The armrest can now be flipped up To remove first flip up the armrest then pull the lever arrowed and the armrest can be removed by pulling upwards on the tubing 3 Quick Release Wheel On the self propel model the rear wheels can be removed To remove the rear wheel push the button in the centre of the wheel hub and slide the wheel from its axle 4 Half Folding Back Follow the previous instructions to fold the back 5 Folding the wheelchair Remove the seat and back cushions Then grab the centre of the front and rear edges of the seat sl
8. n will need adapting to be suitable for the user and the powerpack used For more information about the PowerStroll contact your Drive Medical dealer or visit www drivemedical co uk for more details Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 8 of 12 specification XSAWCSP18 XSAWCTS18 Dimensions 1 103cm x 63cm x 93cm 92cm x 63cm x 93cm L x W xX H 40 xX 25 xX 37 37 xX 25 37 Dimensions 2 83cm x 26cm x 63cm 83cm x 26cm x 63cm Lx W xH 33 x10 x 25 33 x10 x 25 Seat 45cm x 42xm x 52cm A5cm x 42xm x 52cm WxDxH 18 x 17 x 20 18 x 17 x 20 Wheel Spacing 43cm 51cm 17 20 43cm 51cm 17 20 Weight 1 17kg 371b 15kg 32lb Weight 2 8kg 18lb 8 kg 18lb Max User Mass 115kg 18 stone 115kg 18 stone All dimensions are based on the wheelchair in its default configuration Dimensions 1 refers the wheelchair assembled Dimensions 2 refers to the wheelchair folded and parts removed Weight 1 is the total weight Weight 2 is the weight without removable components We reserve the right to change designs and specifications warranty Your Drive branded product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of purchase This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment This warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our
9. r is stationary Cable Brakes On the transit model the attendant pushing the wheelchair may use cable operated brakes to slow the wheelchair To apply the brakes squeeze the large lever A on the push handles and the brakes will be applied Release the levers to remove the brake When stationary apply the parking brakes as described above Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 6 of 12 operation and propulsion Before Using the Wheelchair read the safety notices below Use slow speeds on gradients Do not exceed the maximum gradient stated The wheelchair is only suitable for single occupancy Keep your feet on the footplates when moving Do not stand on the footplates Do not use escalators Do not reverse down a gradient Maintain proper balance at all times Users should not move their centre of gravity out of the seating area Do not reach for items further than your arm will extend Be aware of hazards in your environment such as narrow doorways steps household appliances children s toys etc We recommend you consult your healthcare professional for advice about transferring to and from the wheelchair The parking brakes should always be applied when transferring Ensure that fingers and objects do not get caught in the spokes of the rear wheels The transit wheelchair can only be propelled by an attendant The attendant should push the wheelchair from behind using the handgrips and following the saf
10. t The upper torso belt should be worn over the shoulder The belt should be worn as firm as possible without being uncomfortable Ensure the webbing is not twisted For more information on restraints please contact Drive Medical Below is a diagram illustrating the recommended positions for the restraints The securement points for the restraints are marked on the wheelchair using the symbol below right LEGEND Wheelchair Restraints Occupant Restraints Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 11 of 12 Enigma Aluminium Wheelchair Iss 10 12 Page 12 of 12
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