OFF CARR COSTA, ESCAPE, FLASH Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COSTA ESCAPE FLASH

OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del

Conte (PD) Italy

Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

[e-mail] - www.offcarr.com

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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 4

1.1 COSTA, ESCAPE, FLASH DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 4

1.2 FEATURES COSTA ...................................................................................................... 4

1.3 FEATURES ESCAPE .................................................................................................... 5

1.4 FEATURES FLASH ...................................................................................................... 5

2. PREPARATION FOR USE ............................................................................ 6

2.1 HANDBIKE PREPARATION ............................................................................................. 6

2.2 PNEUMATIC PRESSURE CHECK ...................................................................................... 6

2.3 CHECKING THE BRAKES ............................................................................................... 6

2.4 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................... 6

3. SETTING UP ................................................................................................... 7

3.1 SETTING THE REAR HEIGHT OF THE SEAT (COSTA) ...................................................... 7

3.2 SETTING THE BACK-REST POSITION............................................................................... 7

3.3 SETTING THE FOOT-REST POSITION ............................................................................... 8

4. USE OF THE HANDBIKE ............................................................................. 8

5. KEY MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO LIMIT THE RISKS

ASSOCIATED WITH MISUSE OF THE HANDBIKE ............................ 10

6. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS AND CONTROLS ............................. 11

7. TECHNICAL SERVICE .............................................................................. 12

8. GUARANTEE TERMS ................................................................................ 13

9. PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY ........................................... 14

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Thanks for choosing an OFF CARR wheelchair.

From more than 25 years OFF CARR listens and interprets

customer’s needs by inventing highly innovative and technologic

solutions, always aimed at reducing daily mobility problems, with
special attention to product style and at improving quality of life for
all customers.

OFF CARR has a certified system for quality management following
the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 regulation and a productive system
following the UNI EN ISO 13485:2004 regulation. These
certifications offer prestige to the company and find confirmation in
the quality of products and in customer satisfaction.

OFF CARR also meet the 93/42/CEE directives, upgraded with
the 2007/47/CE directive.

Before using or making adjustments on this device,
carefully read what reported on this manual.
In case of need, please contact an authorized dealer the
manufacturer at the following address

OFF CARR s.r.l.

Via dell’Artigianato II, 29

35010 Villa del Conte (Padova) Italy

Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] http://www.offcarr.com

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1. Introduction

The handbikes COSTA, ESCAPE and FLASH are non-intrusive medical devices,
specifically designed to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap.

The use of the handbikes or of parts of them is forbidden for different uses
than the ones written on this manual.

1.1 COSTA, ESCAPE, FLASH Description

The handbikes COSTA, ESCAPE and FLASH are made with a rigid 3 wheel frame
with manual pushing. Other details are made with composite materials, as carbon
fibre, aluminum or steel alloys. Various frame colours are available. The seat
upholstery and of the backrest are, usually made in black nylon cloth. The backrest
can be also made with breathable material to increase the customer’s comfort. The

backrest’s upholstery is easily removable to make the cleaning and washing

operations easier.

The rear wheels are 24” or 26” and they are equipped with fixed axle . They have a

camber of 2°, 6° or 12°.
The foot-rest is made in aluminium and can easily adjusted.

The bike is supplied with a parking brake and a standard brake.

1.2 Features COSTA

Aluminium frame
Adjustable seat
Adjustable back-rest
Adjustable foot-rest
26” rear and front wheels
6° or 12° rear wheel camber
Double front brake
Parking brake
Tension adjustable back-rest upholstery
Detachable bumper bar
Wireless computer
Weight: 16 kg

Maximum load 115 Kg

The order form allow different setup and various combination of accessories.

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1.3 Features ESCAPE

Aluminium frame
Adjustable back-rest
Padded back-rest and seat upholstery
Adjustable foot-rest
26” rear and front wheels
27 gear Shimano XT or Revoshift 24 gear group
2° or 6° or 12° rear wheel camber
Parking brake
Tension adjustable back-rest upholstery
Detachable bumper bar
Wireless computer
Weight: 17,4 kg

Maximum load 115 Kg

The order form allow different setup and various combination of accessories.

1.4 Features FLASH

Aluminium frame
Adjustable back-rest
Padded back-rest and seat upholstery
Adjustable foot-rest
26” rear and front wheels
27 gear Shimano XT or Revoshift 24 gear group
2° or 6° or 12° rear wheel camber
Parking brake
Tension adjustable back-rest upholstery
Detachable bumper bar
Wireless computer
Weight: 17,4 kg

Maximum load 115 Kg

The order form allow different setup and various combination of accessories