AUSnew Homecare G3 Aluminium Wheelchair Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: AUSnew Homecare

Table of Contents

Warranty
Assembly / Adjustment
Maximum User Weight
Care & Maintenance
Documents / Resources

RM138-46
RM138-46T
RM138-51
G3 Aluminium Wheelchair

AUSnew Homecare G3 Aluminium Wheelchair -

Warranty

All products carry a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects.
Misuse or damage is not covered.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

Assembly / Adjustment

Congratulations on the purchase of your new G3 Aluminium Wheelchair.
Equipped with several features and accessory choices you are sure to enjoy the benefits of this chair.
Please follow these simple steps to assemble your wheelchair –

With the chair upright, push down on the sides of the seat until it clamps into position.
Lift the backrest up to click into position. Depress black latch to fold.
Fit legrests (both left and right) into the fitting from an outward angle and turn inward until it locks into position. Footplate height can be adjusted using the Allen key provided. Loosen the footplate and select the desired height, retighten to secure. Elevating legrest are available for this chair and fit into place the same way as the standard legrests. To adjust loosen the screw, select the desired angle and retighten.
G3 Self Propel Wheelchairs have a quick-release 24” wheel. To release push the center button on the axle and pull out. To reinstate locate the axle back into the bracket on the frame. Ensure it is fully engaged before using the chair.
Armrests flip back and are removable. To release the armrest push the clip at the front and flip back, to re-instate the clip back into the front bracket and ensure it locks into place. To remove the armrest push the clip at the front and pull the lever at the rear then lift the armrest up the armrest.
Again ensure clipped back in securely when replacing.
Care-assist hand brake, (where fitted) provides added security to the person pushing the chair. When the wheelchair is stationary, the hand brake at the wheel should be applied for added security. To apply push forward, to release pull back.
Anti-tip wheels can also be fitted to this chair, they provide safety when the user is ascending ramps and steep inclines, preventing the wheelchair from tipping backward. If not required they can be adjusted up.
To fold your Wheelchair, ensure both brakes are locked. Flip the footrests up and remove them. Lift the seat in the middle (holding front and back) and pull up. The chair sides will come together. At this time you can also remove the large Self Propel wheel if required to make the chair lighter and more compact for stowing.

Maximum User Weight

Product Code	Description	Weight Limit
RM138-46	G3 Wheelchair Self Propel 46cm seat	150kg
RM138-46D	G3 Wheelchair S/P 46cm seat with Drum Brake	150kg
RM138-46T	G3 Wheelchair Attendant Propel 46cm seat	150kg
RM138-51	G3 Wheelchair Self Propel 51cm seat	150kg
RM138-51D	G3 Wheelchair S/P 51cm seat with Drum Brake	150kg

Care & Maintenance

All of the product components are manufactured from high-quality materials. However, it is very important that you carry out regular checks: all nuts, bolts, knobs, and handles should remain secure.
Wheels should move freely and brakes engage when applied. To ensure the best from your rollator it should be kept well maintained.
In the event of identifying any irregularities, you should contact your local distributor for advice.
NB: Your wheelchair should only be used for its intended purpose.