R Healthcare Dash X Owner's Manual

Summary of Dash X

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 1 dash x d d a a s s h h x x folding attendant wheelchair owner’s guide.

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 2 dash x manufactured by r healthcare building 2, philips campus, wellhall road, hamilton, ml3 9bz customer service: 0044+ 0845 1460600 http://www.Rhealthcare.Co.Uk.

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 3 dash x table of contents: item page: 1 important symbols 4 2 wheelchair features 5 3 general warnings 6 4 intended user 6 5 user suitability 7 6 important product information 8 7 handli...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 4 dash x this symbol indicates hints and suggestions, which should help make operating the wheelchair easier and point out any special functions. This symbol warns you of a risk! This sym...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 5 dash x 2. Wheelchair features 2.1 description of wheelchair dash x attendant propelled (tra nsit) wheelchair is fitted with 31cm (12”) diameter wheels. The standard configuration for th...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 6 dash x 4. Intended user your wheelchair is intended for use in the home, the office, public places and buildings, on pavements, pedestrian paths and firm surfaces. It is intended to ass...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 7 dash x 5. User stability for people who cannot, or find it difficult to walk for people with mobility issues requiring improved comfort levels for trained confident users for use with a...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 8 dash x carers should not attempt to lift without help. Getting into the wheelchair. Make sure that the brakes are on, flip up the footplates, taking care that the heel support straps (i...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 9 dash x 6.4 pushing techniques pushing a wheelchair with a helpful occupant can be an enjoyment for both people involved provided that there is mutual confidence and understanding. When ...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 10 dash x make sure that the front end of the chair is lowered slowly to the floor, and that the castors are pointing to the rear. Fig 6 – going down a kerb finish position castors with s...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 11 dash x 6.6 footrest correct positioning of the footrests to suit occupant size and position is very important as it has a major effect on distribution of seating pressure. The undersid...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 12 dash x the model dash x is not fitted with stabilizers and therefore the chair attendant must be aware of instability when the possibility of chair rearward tilt is excessive. Outdoor ...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 13 dash x 9. Dash x technical data dash x specifications max occupant weight ( advised ) 100kg stump support no elevating legrest no seating area dimensions service reference width 40.5, ...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 14 dash x 10. Safety precautions & warranty when using the chair, both indoors and outside, always take precautions against fire risks. Avoid smoking, and do not park the wheelchair again...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 15 dash x 11. Looking after your wheelchair - general care and maintenance read all information provided before attempting to use users should not attempt major repairs or modifications. ...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 16 dash x 12. Service check list brakes the brake should hold the chair on a ramp angle of approx. 10 degrees. Try the chair on a slope or ramp, which you may use. If necessary, have the ...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 17 dash x manual wheelchair service record – completed by dealer service ref no. This form to be completed at time of issue by approved distributor. It is essential for specification of a...

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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ issue_a june 2012 18 dash x 13. Distributer stamp information r healthcare remploy house sheffield road chesterfield derbyshire s41 8nj telephone 0845 146 0600 fax 01246 453 881 distributed by:.