WC02071 Sirius Wheelchair

WC02071 Sirius Wheelchair

Product Information

The Sirius Wheelchair is a product designed for individuals in need of mobility assistance. The wheelchair comes with attendant brakes that allow for safe and easy control by a caregiver. The wheelchair has a product code of WC02071 and has a maximum user weight capacity of 110kg (17 stone). The wheelchair has solid PU tires and is available in two sizes, 16 inches and 18 inches. The wheelchair is lightweight, weighing only 13.8kg, making it easy to transport and store.

List of Parts

• Push Handle
• Attendant Handbrake
• Armrest
• Handbrake
• 24 Rear Wheel
• Legrest
• Footplate
• Front Castor

Wheelchair Dimensions

• Width: 60cm (16) or 65cm (18)
• Length: 103cm
• Height: 95cm
• Seat Width: 40.5cm (16) or 46cm (18)
• Seat Length: 40cm
• Seat Height: 48cm
• Folded Width: 33cm

Assembly Instructions

The Sirius Wheelchair comes fully assembled except for the legrests. To assemble the legrests, follow these steps:

1. Pull the armrests apart.
2. Push the seat base down until it is in a horizontal position.
3. Clip the legrests into the two fixings partway down the wheelchair legs.
4. Swing the legrests in towards the center of the chair until they click into place.
5. Use the spanner provided to adjust the height of the legrests to a comfortable position.

Folding Instructions

The Sirius Wheelchair is designed to fold for easy transportation and storage. Follow these steps to fold the wheelchair:

1. Ensure the footrests are in the forward position and flip the plastic footplates up.
2. While holding the front and rear of the seat canvas, pull upwards to fold the chair.
3. For transportation, it is recommended to remove the legrests. To do so, push the chrome lever on the legrests and swing them away from the wheelchair. This will unlock the legrest and allow it to be removed by lifting upwards.

Operation and Maintenance

It is important to ensure that your Sirius Wheelchair is in proper working order at all times. Please contact CareCo for any repairs required. The wheelchair should be maintained at least once a week. To avoid damage to your wheelchair, do not push down on the handles to raise the front of the wheelchair. Use the stepper tube as described in the manual.

Warranty Information

Your CareCo branded product is under warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence or normal wear and tear. Non-durable parts, such as rubber accessories, castors, grips, and arm pads, are subject to normal wear and tear and require periodic replacement.
If you have any queries, please contact CareCo.

List of Parts

1. Push Handle
2.  Attendant Handbrake
3.  Armrest
4. Handbrake
5. 24” Rear Wheel
6. Legrest
7. Footplate
8. Front Castor

Introduction

• Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Wheelchair. The Sirius has been designed and manufactured to meet our own high level of specifications and we hope you will be delighted with your purchase.
• The Sirius Wheelchair has been designed for use both indoors and outdoors and will take a maximum user weight of 110kg (17 stone). It is a self-propelled wheelchair and can be propelled by the wheelchair user using the rear wheel handrims or by an attendant/carer using the push handles at the rear. The Sirius folds up for ease of transportation and storage.

SPECIFICATION

• Wheelchair Dimensions: 60cm (16”) 65cm (18”) (Width) x 103cm (Length) x 95cm (Height)

• Seat Dimensions: 40.5cm (16”) 46cm (18”)
  (Width) x 40cm (Length) x 48cm (Height) Folded Width: 33cm

• Weight: 13.8kg

• Maximum User WeiBght: 110kg (17 stone)

• Tyre type: Solid PU tyres

Assembly

• The Sirius Wheelchair will come fully assembled with the exception of the legrests. Simply take the wheelchair out of its packaging and pull the armrests apart, then push the seat base down until in the horizontal position.

• The legrests then clip into the two fixings part way down the wheelchair legs and swing in towards the centre of the chair where they will click into place.

• The legrests are height adjustable to a number of positions using the spanner provided.

Folding

• The Sirius Wheelchair has been designed to fold for ease of transportation and storage. Ensure the footrests are in the forward position and flip the plastic footplates up. Whilst holding the front and rear of the seat canvas, pull upwards to fold the chair.

• For transportation it is recommended that the legrests are removed by pushing the chrome lever on the legrests and swinging away from the wheelchair. This will unlock the legrest and allow it to be removed by lifting upwards.

Stepper Tube and Kerbs

WARNING Do not push down on the handles to raise the front of the wheelchair as this could result in damage to your Sirius Wheelchair. Use the stepper tube as described further on in this manual.

Mounting a Kerb –

• Approach the kerb head on. The attendant/carer pushes down with their foot on the stepper tube at the rear of the wheelchair to raise the front castors off the ground and on to the kerb.

• The attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair forward and lifts the rear of the wheelchair up onto the kerb.

Going down a Kerb – Approach the kerb head on. The attendant/carer pushes down with their foot on the stepper tube at the rear and gently lowers the front castors to the ground. The atten-dant/carer then pushes the wheelchair forward and gently lowers the rear castors to the ground.

Operation

• The Sirius Wheelchair can be propelled by the wheelchair user using the rear wheel handrims or by an attendant/carer using the push handles at the rear. Parking brakes –push the plastic brake handle with your hand towards the front of the wheelchair. Pull the handle back to release the brakes.
• Apply reverse pressure to the handrims or push handles to slow the wheelchair during operation.
• Do not use on gradients larger than 10 degrees.
•  The Sirius Wheelchair is only suitable for a single user.
•  Ensure feet are on footplates during operation.
• Do not stand on the footplates.
• Do not use on escalators.
• Do not reverse down a gradient.
• If you must stop on an incline, avoid sudden abrupt movements when you resume.
• Do not reach for items further than your arm will extend.
• Be aware of hazards in your region when operating.
•  Always apply parking brake when transferring into or out of the wheelchair.

Maintenance

Be sure your Sirius Wheelchair is in proper working order at all times. Please contact CareCo for any repairs required.

• Wipe down the frame using a soft cloth at Maintenance least once a week.
• If exposed to moisture, dry immediately.
• Polish metal parts of the chair with auto wax once a month.
• Clean the seat upholstery with a mild soap solution, rinse and wipe dry.
•  Worn or torn upholstery should be replaced promptly.
• Inspect the wheels once a month – you can correct any side play in the wheel by loosening the lock nut on the axle and then tighten the axle to remove this movement.
•  If the Solid PU tyre becomes cracked or severely worn, replace immediately.

Warranty

• Your CareCo branded product is under warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty expresses our confidence in
  the workmanship and materials used for our products.

• In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, CareCo will, at our discretion, replace the wheelchair or supply parts to remedy. This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence, or due to normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable parts, such as rubber accessories, castors, grips and arm pads, which are subject to normal wear and tear and require periodic replacement.

• If you have any queries please contact CareCo.

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