FreeToBe BME 4611 Folding Wheelchair User Manual

Assembly & Operating instructions
Manual Wheelchair – Model BME 4611 www.freetobe.healthcare
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BME 4611 Folding Wheelchair

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Read and fully understand operator’s manual before using this machine.
Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury.

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Thank you for choosing the Free To Be BME4611 Manual Wheelchair. It is important to read through this manual before operating your Wheelchair to become familiar with its features as well as its limitations and safety information.
You will find the operation and care of your BME4611 Wheelchair simple and easy.

Disclaimer: Free To Be cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or improper operation or maintenance of BME4611Wheelchair.
As part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, we reserve the right to change specifications and design without notice. As a result, there may be minor differences between your Wheelchair and accessories and the photos, illustrations, and instructions in
this manual
This Wheelchair by Free To Be is designed as a mobility aid only. The folding frame is durable yet robust, making it portable and ideal for travel.
Fitted with two locking parking brakes to offer security and stability along with solid front wheels and pneumatic rear tyres to ensure low maintenance, durability and long-lasting use.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
All our wheelchairs are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are CE marked.
The Wheelchair comes with the following features:

• Owners Handbook
• Adjustable parking brakes
• Footrests
• Pneumatic rear tyres
• Non-marking solid front tyres

Specifications

• Net weight: 17 kg
• Max user weight: 120 kg
• Seat dimensions: 46cm wide x 40cm Deep
• Seat Height: 50cm
• Folded dimensions: 90cm (L) x 20cm (W) x 86cm (H)
• Un-Folded dimensions: 100cm (L) x 61cm (W) x 86cm (H)

Important Safety Information

Stability – This Wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as the centre of gravity is maintained while going about normal activities. Care must be taken while performing activities that shift your centre of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far that require you to shift in the seat or bend over out of the chair. If you must reach for objects that require you to lean, be certain front casters are pointing in a forward position that extends the wheelbase and will stabilise the chair.
Ramps – Be sure of your own capabilities, limitations and strength before attempting to go up a ramp. Correct techniques on ramp negotiation should be shown to you by a qualified professional. Assistance is recommended when going up or down inclines greater than 10%. If you must stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt movement when you resume movement. Because of backward angle of the chair, sudden abrupt movement could cause instability. Attempting to use the wheel lock brakes could result in accidental locking, tipping to one side, or cause a sudden stop. Avoid changing direction when going down an incline, as this could result in instability of tipping over.

• Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without carefully reading all instructions in this manual.
• This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat that can be used within vehicles of any kind. Always transfer wheelchair user to a vehicle manufacturer’s approved seat and use safety restraints available.
• Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways, streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.
• Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or greater without proper assistance.
• Be sure to completely engage wheel locks when getting in and out of wheelchair or when in elevator or wheelchair lift.
• Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and level area with wheel locks engaged before transferring user in or out of wheelchair.
• Do not adjust footrests any lower than 2-1/2” from floor.
• When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not stand on or apply weight to footrests.
• Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate casters to front of the wheelchair engage wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
• Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of wheelchair back. This can cause wheelchair to tip over.
• When trying to extend arms over back, only reach as far as your arm can extend without having to alter your seating position.
• DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
• DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent down an incline.
• Abruptly changing directions while going down an incline could cause instability or possible tipping over.

Care and Maintenance

• Ensure the Wheelchair is used only as an aid for mobility.
• Ensure the Wheelchair is kept clean and dry. Wipe down the Wheelchair with a damp cloth on a regular basis. Do not use any abrasive detergents. Solvents can damage the coating and surface of plastic parts.
• Check the moving parts (e.g. – wheels and brake adjustment) regularly.
• Check all the fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts) regularly to ensure they are securely tightened.
• Check that the front castor wheel/s swivel freely. Do not use the Wheelchair if they do not.
• If the brakes feel loose or do not stop properly, they will need adjusting.
• Keep the wheels clean and replace the wheels if worn or damaged.

Parts Description

Assembly & Operation

Unfolding
Hold the handles with both hands to separate the frame slightly. Push down both sides of the seat upholstery to a flat position by hand, so that the wheelchair is fully unfolded (Figure 1) Note: When unfolding, do not pull the frame hard as this may damage the parts. Do not hold the seat tubes with fingers as this may cause injury to your hands when pushing down the seat upholstery.
Folding
First turn over both the footplates, lift both sides of the seat upholstery lightly with hands, and then it can be folded. (Figure 2)
Method of propelling the wheelchair
Whilst seated in the wheelchair, hold the hand rims of the rear wheels with both hands.
At the same time propel the wheelchair by a balanced force with both hands to make it move forward, release the hands. When the wheelchair slows down and needs to be operated once again after traveling for some distance, repeat these steps.
Use of the brakes
With the wheelchair stopped, push the brake handles forward until they are locked into position. To release the brakes, pull up the levers. (Figure 3)

Operation method of lowering down kerbs
In order to negotiate kerbs, a companion should hold the handles with both hands, place one foot on tube of the wheelchair, lean back the chair to lift the front castor, and then lower down the kerb. (Figure 4)
Adjustment of Brakes
To adjust the parking brake, undo the securing nut at the rear of the brake assembly and slide the whole mechanism towards the wheel leaving a gap of approx. 1cm between the brake and wheel. Once the position is correct, tighten the nut to secure into place. (Figure 5&6)
Further minor adjustments may be required to establish the desired position for ease and comfort.

Warranty

To improve the safety and lifespan of your wheelchair, it is recommended that you have it serviced on a regular basis. Recommended Service Schedules for wheelchairs are available from your chosen retailer.
There is a comprehensive extended warranty from the date on which your new wheelchair is delivered. The warranty covers the wheelchair for repairs or replacement during this period. For more detail, please see the warranty conditions below:

1. Any work or replacement part installation must be carried out by an authorised dealer / service agent.
2. To apply the warranty should your wheelchair require attention please contact the outlet from which you purchased the wheelchair.
3. Should any part of the wheelchair require repair in full or part replacement, as a result of a manufacturing or material defect within the warranty period, parts will be supplied free of charge.
4. Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered by the balance of the warranty period on the wheelchair.
5. Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired will be covered by a three- month warranty.
6. Consumable items supplied will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items require repair or replacement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect. Such items include (among others): upholstery and tyres.
7. The above warranty conditions apply to brand new wheelchairs.
8. Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be accepted where the wheelchair has required assistance as a direct result of:
   a. the wheelchair part not having been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
   b. failure to use the manufacturer’s specified parts.
   c. the wheelchair or part haying been damaged due to neglect, accident or improper use.
   d. the Wheelchair or part having been altered from the manufacturer’s specification or repairs having been attempted before the dealer is notified.
   In the event of your wheelchair requiring attention, please contact your service agent / dealer and give all relevant details so they can act quickly.
   This warranty is issued free of charge to the original retail purchaser of the device. This does not affect your statutory rights. The guarantee is not transferable.
   The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights, measurements oother technical data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements and capacities shown inthis manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We, Simon Lee Properties Limited.
Trinity Street, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU3 1JR
Declare that the product described is in conformity with
Directive 93/42/EEC: Class 1
EN12183:2012, ISO 7176-1:1999
EN1021-1:2006, ISO 7176-3:2003
EN1021-2:2006, ISO 7176-8:1998
Product Name: Manual Wheelchair
Product Model: BME 4611
Signed for and on behalf of Simon Lee Properties Limited (trading as Free To Be)
IMPORTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY:
SLP LIMITED
EAST YORKSHIRE
HU3 1JR
UK
Company registration number: 0508115

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