aspire MWS449800 Socialite Wheelchair User Manual

aspire MWS449800 Socialite Wheelchair User Manual

Congratulations and thank you for choosing an Aspire Socialite Wheelchair. This product has been designed to offer the maximum in comfort, safety and lightweight portability. Aspire Socialite Wheelchairs are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It is important that you read this user manual carefully before using your new wheelchair.

Symbols Used In This Manual
The symbols below are used throughout this user manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.

1. Intended Use

This product is specifically designed for individuals who, due to a wide variety of reasons, have limited mobility or are unable to walk. This product should be used as a tool to assist with mobility or walking difficulties.

Attendant Propelled Wheelchairs are able to be propelled by an attendant with the push handles. This wheelchair has been designed to be used indoors and outdoors on dry, hard and levelled terrain.

WARNING! This wheelchair is intended to bear the weight of an occupant through its wheels during propulsion and when stationary. It is NOT designed to be carried with an occupant in the seat and doing so may cause serious injury or death.

2. Product Description

The Aspire Socialite is an attendant propelled, four wheeled wheelchair with a cross folding frame. The product is made from aluminium, so it is light and easy to store or transport. This wheelchair offers great manoeuvrability, stability and it’s leg rests are height adjustable for a customised fit. It is equipped with a padded mesh seat and backrest, push handles, 14 inch rear wheels, swing-away leg rests and padded armrests.

3. Warnings

MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY – 115KG

• DO NOT exceed maximum user weight. This weight limit includes any accessories, shopping or other personal items that may be carried on the chair.
• DO NOT stand on the foot plates as the wheelchair may tip forwards. The foot plates are not designed to be a weight bearing surface.
• DO NOT use the wheelchair on escalators, even if accompanied by an attendant.

4. Product Specifications

Product Finishes:

5. List Of Components

Socialite

1. 14″ Rear Wheels
2. 7″ Front Wheels
3. Wheel fork
4. Attendant Brakes
5. Height Adjustable Leg rests
6. Folding Foot Plates
7. Padded Armrests
8. Padded Seat Upholstery
9. Folding Backrest with Padded Upholstery and Carry Pouch
10. Attendant Hand Grips
11. Frame Cross Bar
12. Largest Removal Lever
13. Folding Backrest Lever
14. Seat Angle Adjustment

6. Assembly Instructions

BOX CONTAINS:
Wheelchair frame fitted with rear wheels

• Wheelchair
• Left Legrests
• Right Legrests
• Allen Keys (4mm, 5mm)
• User Manual

When opening the carton, ensure it is done in a safe and careful manner. DO NOT USE a box cutter or sharp implement as this may damage the product. For WH&S purposes, lay the carton on its side with the top of the carton open and slide the plastic bag out containing the wheelchair.

1. Place the wheelchair on levelled ground. Then pushdown on the side rails of the seat until flat.

2. Flip up and click backrest into place.
   IMPORTANT: Ensure your fingers are kept clear from the pivoting mechanism.

3. Wheelchairs come with a left and right largest.
   a Insert the largest into the corresponding receiver at a 90o angle (as shown).
   b Pull up and hold the hook, simultaneously rotating the largest towards the centre until it clicks into place. Repeat for the other side.

7. Preliminary Checks

After assembling the wheelchair, these checks should be completed prior to initial use:

1. Check that the seating surface is locked into place, creating a flat support surface.
2. Check that rear wheels are locked in place.
3. Check that rear brakes engage and disengage.

8. General Operation

General Operation
It is very important that this wheelchair is used under guidance from all warnings or hazards listed in this product user manual. Key safety measures should be taken by both users and attendants when using this wheelchair:

• Avoid quick direction changes.
• Ensure your wheelchair is used on surfaces intended for its use.
• Ensure an attendant is available to assist at all times.

Lifting the Wheelchair
To fold your chair correctly follow the `ASSEMBLY’ instructions in reverse 3 , 2 , 1 . Then, use the carry handle on the seating surface to safely lift the wheelchair.

DO NOT lift the wheelchair with an occupant in the seat. This lifting guide is for safe handling of the wheelchair only.

WARNING! DO NOT lift the wheelchair by holding it by the legrests or the armrests! Fold-up the legrests prior to lifting the chair.

Transporting the Wheelchair
To transport this chair in a motor vehicle it is suggested that the backrest, seat and legrests are folded as per the “Lifting the Wheelchair” instructions above. This will help reduce the overall chair size in order to fit into the rear boot or backseat of a standard motor vehicle.

WARNING! Aspire Socialite Wheelchairs are NOT crash tested and SHOULD NOT ever be used as a means of transporting a user in a motor vehicle.
Moving Wheelchair Up a Kerb – With an Attendant

1. Push the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET FIRST.
2. The attendant should push down on the rear foot peg to slightly incline the chair. DO NOT tilt the chair back with the push handles.
3. Once the front wheels are firmly on the ground above the kerb, the rear wheels should be pushed against the kerb to propel the the entire chair to rest above the kerb.

WARNING! This should only ever be done with an attendant and not performed by a user on their own. It is very important the above steps are followed to prevent injury to both the user and the attendant.

Moving Wheelchair Down a Kerb – With an Attendant

1. Reverse the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET LAST.
2. The attendant should check for cars or obstructions prior to commencing the descent.
3. The attendant should slowly lower the rear wheels down to the road surface1, ensuring not to tip the chair.
4. Once the rear wheels are firmly on the road surface, the front wheels should be slowly lowered onto the road surface.

WARNING! This should only ever be done with an attendant and not performed by a user on their own. It is very important the above steps are followed to prevent injury to both the user and the attendant.

8.1 How to Activate Brakes

8.2 How to Lock Brakes

9. Adjusting Your Wheelchair

9.1 Adjusting Legrests Height

9.2 Adjusting Seat Angle

9.3 Removing Legrests

10. Troubleshooting

Correct adjustment of the wheelchair is essential for the successful and safe use of this product. Should assistance be required, contact the Aidacare Service Department on 1300 133 120.

11. Care & Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Care for Your Chair

• The seat and backrest upholstery can be removed by loosening the screws and wiping with a wet sponge and a mild detergent. All other components can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Check tyre condition at least twice per month.
• Check that rear wheel spokes are not loose. Loose wheel spokes can reduce the strength of the rims and must be safely adjusted by a qualified technician.
• Always keep rear wheel axles clean and free from dirt and hair build up.
• Brakes should be checked regularly.

Should you have any doubts about the correct functioning of the wheelchair or of any of its components, please contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120 or your local Aspire distributor. The tool kit provided will allow basic adjustments to the wheelchair, for further information on repairs and service contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120.

12. Warranty

Aspire Socialite Wheelchairs come with a 2 year warranty (frame) and a 1 year warranty (components).
Please keep purchase invoice as proof of warranty commencement.

Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to Warranty against Defects’ on this product. A copy of the AidacareWarranty against Defects’ statement is available off the Home page of our website at www.aidacare.com.au. Any contact in regard to warranty matters should be made to Aidacare Customer Service staff on 1300 133 120 or where support will be provided.

Aidacare does not warrant against excessive or incorrect use, modification or any situation that could not be deemed as fair wear and tear. Tyres, tubes and castor wheels are not covered under the 1 year warranty as these are considered consumable items. These consumable items carry a 12 month warranty against manufacturer defects only, NOT wear and tear from reasonable use.

The warranty on this product is a back to base warranty and does not cover any freight costs pertaining to the return of any items under warranty. Aidacare acknowledges and conforms to all ACCC guidelines around consumer rights. For further information contact Aidacare 1300 133 120.

Aidacare will not guarantee the safety and the correct functioning of the wheelchair in the case that any of the original components have been changed or modified and or replaced with non-original Aidacare approved parts. If any faults are detected upon receiving the wheelchair please phone Aidacare to arrange a replacement. Any faults that are detected during normal use should be reported to Aidacare immediately to determine if warranty conditions apply and organise repair and/or replacement as applicable.

13. Compliance

This Wheelchair range is manufactured in ISO compliant production facilities in P.R China to strict quality control standards.

As part of Australian Standards compliance, safety stickers are located on the frame of this wheelchair. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with these prior to use.

This product complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3695.1:2011. As the importer of this product, Aidacare maintains records of all testing reports and compliance certificates. All testing was Certified by

Novitatech Children’s Services in South Australia.
Novitatech is an independent NATA accredited laboratory and is widely acknowledged as the leading provider of safety testing services for wheelchairs and mobility products in Australia.

14. Service Maintenance & Customisation

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 1300 133 120
When sending the chair back for warranty, service or repair work please include all components such as leg rests, armrests and seat cushion. Please ensure wheelchair is clearly marked with owner’s name and contact details.
To organise pickup by Aidacare, please call 1300 133 120, standard pickup and delivery charges apply.

SPARE PARTS Aidacare stock replacement parts for the Aspire wheelchair range. All replacement of parts should be completed by Aidacare or authorised Aspire service technician. The term parts includes but is not limited to: tyres, brakes, armrests, footrests and upholstery.
A complete parts list is available upon request.

CUSTOMISATION AND MODIFICATION
All wheelchair customisation, modifications and or alterations made to this product are considered as “custom” changes. These may cause the product to no longer satisfy Australian Standards and should be considered prior to commencement.

For customisation or modification work, contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120. Our team of qualified Rehab Engineers are available to assist if required.

15. Service Log Book

NOTES

AIDACARE PTY LTD
Building 3A, 1 Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank NSW Australia 2170 www.aspirecare.com.au
1300 133 120 | MADE IN PRC
ASUM75.3 300921

References

• Home | Aidacare
• Aspire Care – Helping you live a fulfilling life

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