Staxi Airport Chair, Commercial Chair Owner's Manual And Maintenance Instructions

Airport/Commercial Chair

Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Instructions

Before using the staxi® Transport Chair,
read this manual and follow all instructions and warnings.

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Contents

Contents 2

Introduction 3

Pre-Use Inspection Checks 4

Features 5

Safety Instructions 6

Operating Instructions 8

Cleaning & Maintenance 9

Accessories 12

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Appendix 14

Warranty 19

Contact Info 20

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing your staxi® Transport Chair

staxi® is a revolutionary, clinically developed, people transportation system. It is the leading wheelchair

alternative and the best selling nestable transport chair worldwide.

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correctional facilities, providing temporary transportation for people with disability, or who are distance­challenged, safely and comfortably.

Building on our strong sales base within leading hospitals and airports throughout North America and the UK,

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STAXI® Corporation Limited is committed to being as environmentally aware as possible.

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WHY? because it is:

• Hard to Steal – reduces replacement costs

• Durable Construction – built to last

is built specifically for busy facilities such as airports, theme parks, shopping malls, stadiums and

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is now rapidly expanding throughout the rest of the world.

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is the most environmentally friendly transportation system.

• Virtually Maintenance Free

• Minimal Spare Parts Required

• Virtually No Maintenance and Repair Costs

• Fully Recyclable Materials

Seat Belt Recommendation

STAXI® Corporation Limited recommends that each staxi® transportation chair is fitted with our optional

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For further details contact your staxi® sales Representative or Customer Services on 1-877-677-8294 or
email [e-mail] For UK call [phone]

seatbelt.

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Pre-Use Inspection Checks

Every chair is thoroughly inspected prior to leaving our facilities in accordance with the STAXI® Corporation

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Limited’s stringent quality control procedures to ensure that each staxi

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we strongly recommend that your new staxi

should now be inspected prior to use as on some occasions
shipping can cause some movement to the mechanical parts of the chair. Prior to putting your staxi
service we recommend that you undertake the following checks:

1 See our ‘Damaged in Transit Policy’ for the correct procedures to follow if any damage

to either the chairs or the packing materials is visible, prior to accepting this shipment.
Click here to view this in the ‘Customer Service’ section at www.staxi.com

2 Visually inspect each chair to see if there are any signs of shipping damage that was

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not apparent prior to unpacking your new staxi

chairs.

3 ENSURE THAT THE BRAKES ARE WORKING CORRECTLY. Follow the checks on page 11 of

this manual and as recommended in our ‘Maintenance and Inspection Schedule’.
Click here to download this from the ‘Customer Info’ section at www.staxi.com

4 Inspect the rear wheels and front casters for any signs of damage.

is in perfect working order. However,

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5 Ensure that the armrests and footrests are working correctly. Follow the checks as

recommended in our Maintenance and Inspection Schedule.

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6 When each staxi

your new staxi

chair passes this inspection checklist, remove the red tag and enjoy

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NOTE: The Inspection Checklist and further Use and Care manuals and videos are available from our

website. Click here to download from the ‘Customer Info’ section at www.staxi.com

We strongly recommend you read and download these manuals and also watch the video presentation before

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your staxi

IMPORTANT: If you notice any damage to your staxi

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chairs are put into service.

Customer Services immediately on:

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chairs following use of this checklist, please inform

Tel: Toll Free Phone [phone] Tel: UK: [phone]

or Email: [e-mail]

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Features

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Strongest Design

Nesting – staxi® chair’s ‘nest’ – utilizing only 40% of the floor space of
traditional wheelchairs.

High Capacity – strong, stable design provides 500lbs (225kgs) weight
capacity for the standard medical & airport chairs.

Comfort – contoured seat offers secure comfort.
Non-folding frame – durable and built to last.
Virtually maintenance free – no removable parts.
Large storage space – for occupant convenience and stress free travel.
One-year unlimited parts warranty – for peace of mind.
Fully patented product.

Hardest to Steal

Traceable Serial Number – registered for easy retrieval.
Unique non-folding frame – non-collapsible design deters thieves.
Non-removable Components – armrests, footrests and accessories

move but are not removable.
Attendant Propelled – the staxi

it useful only as an institutional, commercial, or industrial transport chair.

Fail-safe Brake – automatically locks.
Nestable Design and Optional Coin Return Mechanism –

promotes safe chair return.

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chair requires an attendant, making

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Automatic Braking System – engage brake handle forward to move,
release for automatic, safe stop.

Lifting Armrests and Moveable Footrests – facilitate side entry and
exit for optimum safety of patients and attendants.

Fail-safe Brake – automatically locks.
Built-in Anti-tip Features

• Maximizes Patient Safety

• Safe and easy to operate

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• Perfectly balanced to reduce strain.

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Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH follow these rules for safe use of this

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Transport Chair:

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Occupants must enter this chair from the side

Raise the armrest to enter from the side, never from the front of the chair. See handlebar label.

Occupants must be able to sit upright unassisted

Sit upright, fully back in seat with armrests lowered and feet on the footrests.

Do not use this chair for young children or those without upper truncal control. Occupants must be able to hold
themselves upright unassisted.

Attendant must stay with chair when occupied

Never leave an occupant unattended. Occupants are unable to move the chair and are at risk in the event of
an emergency.

Do not overload the chair

The total weight limit for this chair is 500 lbs. This includes the weight of the occupant plus any bags, cargo,
or accessories loaded onto the chair.

Avoid tip-overs and falls from the chair

Only one (1) occupant at a time.

Avoid going over curbs or ledges. If you must, STAXI® recommends going rearward by carefully lowering the
rear wheels over/onto the obstacle then backing over in a controlled manner.

Do not attempt a ‘U’ turn or a 360º maneuver on a slope, ramp or incline.

Do not stand on the footrests. Footrests are only to be used by a properly seated occupant.

Never wheel this chair on escalators or stairs.

Always use seatbelts (if installed)

Always use the seatbelt, if one is provided. For more information on seatbelt options, contact STAXI®.

Use caution when maneuvering chair

As with all transport chairs and wheelchairs, extra care should be taken when maneuvering an occupied

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between the armrests and walls or door edges when navigating a narrow doorway or tight gap. Take care
that the occupant’s feet are not jammed between, or stubbed on, objects to the front or sides of the chair.

chair through narrow or crowded spaces. Be careful not to pinch the occupant’s arms or hands

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