GIMA 43270 Oxford Plus Wheelchair Instruction Manual

GIMA 43270 Oxford Plus Wheelchair

Specifications

• Product Name: Manual wheelchair
• Model: 43270 – 43271 – 43272 – 43274 – 43275
• General Description: This manual wheelchair is an outdoor manual wheelchair designed for individuals with mobility difficulties. It is a wheeled personal mobile device with seat support that can be self-driven or pushed by a caregiver. The wheelchair has four wheels for stability.
• Intended Use: Used as a walking aid for disabled individuals, elderly people, and patients with mobility issues.
• Structure: Front and rear wheels, frame, cross rod, seat back pad, brake, hand grip, pedal.
• Contraindications: Individuals with spinal fractures, orthodontic issues, unclear consciousness, or visual impairment should not use this wheelchair.
• Initial Installation: Must be carried out by professional and technical personnel approved by the company.
• Condition of Storage: Store indoors, away from acidic, alkaline, or corrosive materials, and keep away from direct sunlight.

Product Usage Instructions

• Prohibited Transportation: Wheelchair users should not be transported in vehicles while seated in the wheelchair.
• Practice with Companions: Practice using the wheelchair with companions before using it independently.
• Avoid Leaning Back: Do not lean back in wheelchairs without a tilting device.
• Avoid Tipping: Do not tilt or lift the wheelchair to one side.
• Braking: Do not use brakes while moving; instead, hold the hand push ring and brake gradually.
• Avoid Standing on Pedals: Users should not stand on the pedals to prevent overturning.
• No Modifications: Users should not modify the wheelchair without technician approval to avoid accidents for which the company will not be responsible.

FAQs

• Q: Can this wheelchair be used indoors?
  • A: While it is primarily designed for outdoor use, the wheelchair can also be used indoors if the space allows for it.
• Q: How should I clean the wheelchair?
  • A: Use a mild detergent and a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the wheelchair. Avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the materials.
• Q: Can the wheelchair be folded for storage?
  • A: Yes, this wheelchair is foldable for easier storage and transportation.

Product Description

wheelchair. A wheeled personal mobile device with seat support that can be driven by the hands of the occupant and pushed by the caretaker’s hand, and has four wheels for the disabled.
4| Intended Use| This product is used as a walking tool for disabled people with mobility difficulties, old and weak, and patients.
5| Structure| The main structure of this product is a front and rear wheel, frame, cross rod, seat back pad, brake, hand grip, and pedal.
6| Contraindication| Spinal fractures, orthodontics, etc., unclear consciousness, visual impairment.
7| Initial installation| It must be carried out by professional and technical personnel approved by the company.
8| Condition of storage| This product should be stored indoors, separated from acid, alkali and other chemical corrosive articles to avoid direct sunlight.
9| Attention| Please read this manual carefully before use and comply with its requirements, otherwise do not use this product.

Primary Structure

Manual wheelchair primary structure.

Main parameters and performance indexes of products

• Rated load: 120kg
• Minimum radius of gyration: ≤0.85
• Static stability: (vertical) ≥10°, (lateral) ≥15°
• Diameter of rear wheel: 610mm
• Effectiveness of brakes: ≥8°

Installation and commissioning of the wheelchair

1. The initial installation of the parts must be completed by the technical personnel approved by the company.
2. In general, wheelchairs are installed when they leave the factory, folding and packing, and pedals are placed separately. List of frame bodies and spare parts:
3. Here are two simple steps to prepare wheelchairs for use:

• Step 1: Expand
  • Hold the hand with both hands so that the left and right frames are slightly separated. When the two sides of the seat cushion are lightly pressed to the level of the seat cushion with the hand, the wheelchair is deployed. (as shown in Figure 1)
  • Note: when unfolding, do not pull the left and right frame hard, so as not to damage the parts.
  • When pressing the seat pad down, do not hold the finger to the seat pipe so as not to clip the finger.
• Step 2: When installing the movable leg to install the movable leg, first align the positioning hole on the movable leg and the lower bracket on the frame, lower fixed pin, hang on the movable leg, and rotate the movable leg from outside to inside with light force to reach the self-locking state of the fastener spring. (figure 2)

The use of a wheelchair

1. The method of pushing the wheelchair by oneself The user sits stably in the wheelchair and then holds the handwheel of the left and right rear wheels with his hands. Both hands push forward at the same time to make the wheelchair go forward, release their hands, and repeat the above steps when the speed of the wheelchair slows down for a certain distance and needs to be pushed again. (figure 3)
2. Brake method When the wheelchair is stopped, the user holds the left and right brake handles with both hands and then pushes the brake handle to the brake self-locking state at the same time, so that the rear wheel is completely stopped to rotate to the rest state to finish the braking process. (as shown in Figure 4)
3. Obstacle usage method In case of an obstacle, the accompanying person shall hold the handle part with both hands, step down the position of the rear bottom pipe of the wheelchair with the foot, and tilt the wheelchair to the rear, so that the front wheel is raised and over the obstacle. (as shown in Figure 5)
4. Use the method of flip handrail When the handrail is removed, press the handrail fastener with one hand to remove it from the front bracket of the seat pipe and turn it upside down; when the armrest is loaded, as long as the armrest fastener is positioned at the clamping position of the bracket in front of the seat pipe and gently presses down to the fastener after locking itself. (figure 6)
5. Pedal adjustment method. First, loosen the locking nut with the wrench, then pull the pedal support down, adjust the pedal to the appropriate position, and then use the wrench to lock the bolt clockwise. (see figure 7)
6. Removing method of movable leg When removing the movable leg, pull the buckle plate open first, then rotate the movable leg to the outside at a certain angle, lift to make the movable leg separate from the fixed pin, and remove the movable leg. (Figure 8).
7. Folding Transportation method of wheelchair First turn up the left and right pedals and gently lift both ends of the cushion with both hands. (see figure 9)

Matters needing attention in safe use

1. Before driving a wheelchair alone, the practice should be carried out under different road conditions, accompanied by nursing staff, to accumulate sufficient experience to ensure safety.
2. Requirements for outdoor pavement driving This product can run normally on conventional cement or asphalt pavement. On roads with unknown terrain or softer soil, slow down; avoid driving on wet and soft grasslands and tyres may slip; avoid driving on soft gravel and beaches; if you are uncertain about the condition of the road, try to avoid driving on them.
3. Slope driving requirements When using a wheelchair on an inclined road surface, do not dump and suddenly change the direction of the wheelchair, and the emergency brake cannot be suddenly stopped when the slope is down, to prevent the risk of forward tipping. Do not travel on a potentially dangerous slope (such as the ground covered with ice and snow, the grass, and the bevels covered by wet leaves, etc.).
4. The brake is for the user to be up, down, or at a stop, to play a stable role, not to be used for braking the wheel-chair in the running, in particular, to be used for braking the wheelchair car when the downhill is down, or the danger of a rollover can occur.
5. When in or out of a wheelchair, place the pedal in an upward (folding) state. Please don’t stand on the pedal when you get on and off the bus. Otherwise, it may cause the wheelchair to flip forward and cause an accident.
6. Please do not move the centre of gravity forward on the seat as you reach for it; nor do you lean forward and pick up items from the ground with your hands between your knees.
7. When the seat is transferred between the wheelchair and the other seats, you should go back as far as possible. This prevents the wheelchair from overturning because of broken screws or broken cushions.
8. The wheelchair is capable of carrying 120 kg of load on a flat road surface, and when the body weight of the user exceeds 120 kg, be careful to use or contact the manufacturer for special construction.
9. When the user pushes the wheelchair on his own, please keep the speed at a uniform speed, and the speed should be kept at 3~ 5 km / h.
10. working condition Operating ambient temperature: -25°C ~ + 50°C; relative humidity: ≤80%; atmospheric pressure: 86 kPa ~ 106 kPa.

Maintenance

Safety inspection list

• During the use of wheelchairs, they shall be regularly inspected and maintained by the following procedures:
• Check the wheelchair to walk in a straight line (do not push to one side, pull the wheelchair)
• Check the front and rear wheels for split skin.
• Check that the fastening of the handrail bracket is safe, reliable and convenient to remove, and whether the bolts are properly locked.
• Check that the adjustable height (such as pedal connection pipe, etc.) is working properly and can be safely locked.
• Check seat cushions, etc., without damage and deformation and relaxation, if necessary, please replace them.
• Check the cushions on the armrest to feel comfortable. -cleaning all surfaces of wheelchairs.
• Check for signs of corrosion of metal parts and replacement of corrosion or damage.
• Check that all labels are complete and clear and should be replaced if necessary.

For further maintenance, contact your dealer. We recommend that the wheelchair be maintained once a month and be maintained once a year.

• Note 1: cushions, hands, and handrails can be cleaned with a clean and slightly wet cloth. Do not use organic solvents to clean. If used by patients, manual wheelchairs should be cleaned once a week. If manual wheelchair cars are used by infected patients, they should be cleaned and sterilized with disinfectants (such as 75% alcohol).
• Note 2 : The active part shall be added with lubricating oil every week to prevent the use of inflexibility.

Necessary material list

Item| May need to change the part name| Number of replacement parts| Replacement part acquisition mode
---|---|---|---
1| Front-wheel| 2/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase.
2| Real wheel| 2/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase.
3| seating washer| 1/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase.
4| Back cushion| 1/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase.
5| Armrest pad| 2/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase
6| Handgrip| 2/ stage| Contact the local dealer/manufacturer for purchase.

• Note 3: the local dealer/manufacturer should be consulted to disassemble the wheelchair car and do not disassemble and replace it on its own.
• Note 4: after any adjustment, repair or maintenance, the connection of all parts and components should be ensured to be safe and reliable before use. Otherwise, it may lead to personal injury and/or property damage.

Transport and storage

1. this wheelchair cannot be used as a substitute for transportation. You are not allowed to ride in a wheelchair when you are in any means of motor transport.
2. when using stairs to transfer wheelchairs between floors, no one shall be in wheelchairs. When someone is riding, the elevator (lift) should be used to transfer from floor to floor. If you need to use stair-handling wheelchairs, be sure to remove the occupants and transport them separately. Do not use escalators to carry wheelchairs between floors. Otherwise, serious personal injury and/or property damage may occur.
3. the weight of the wheelchair is 22 kg, and the centre of gravity of the wheelchair is in the middle. Be skilled in handling so as not to get hurt. Only safe and inseparable parts can be used as the focus of handling. Do not use detachable parts when handling, otherwise, it maycause personal injury or/or wheelchair damage.
4. Storage Storage conditions: ambient temperature: -40°C ~ + 65°C; relative humidity: 80%; pressure 86 kPa ~ 106 kPa.
   • Do not store the wheelchair in any rain or water environment. Otherwise, it may result in premature rusting of the wheelchair or damage to its surface decorative material, resulting in serious personal injury and/ or damage to the property.
   • Do not store or use a wheelchair in the vicinity of open fire or flammable items, which will cause serious personal injury and/ or damage to the property.

WARRANTY

GIMA WARRANTY TERMS

• The Gima 12-month standard B2B warranty applies.

CONTACT

• 43270 – 43271 – 43272 – 43274 – 43275
• Intco Medical (Hk) Co., Ltd
• Flat/Rm 19C, Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, P.r. China
• Made in China
• MedNet EC-REP GmbH
• Borkstrasse 10, 48163 Muenster, Germany
• Gima S.p.A.
• Via Marconi, 1 – 20060 Gessate (MI) Italy
• gima@gimaitaly.com.
• export@gimaitaly.com.
• www.gimaitaly.com.
• Made in China

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