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User Manual
Recliner Plus
Special wheelchair
VCWK7T
Edition MG 11.2015
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Tabele of contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Description of product ..................................................................................................................... 3
3. Application ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Contraindications ............................................................................................................................. 6
5. Usage ............................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Safety of use – WARNING! ............................................................................................................ 9
7. Everyday use and maintenance ...................................................................................................... 11
8. Technical parameters ..................................................................................................................... 20
9. Symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 20
10. Contact details ............................................................................................................................... 22
PLEASE READ WHOLE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. We are deeply convinced that it will meet your expectations.
Please read this document before first use. This manual was made in order to provide the necessary
information on the safe use of the device. The correct application of the recommendations will
contribute significantly to extend the durability and aesthetics of the product. We want to distinguish
that to date we are trying to improve the quality of our products, which may result in minor changes
that are not included in the manual.
2. Description of product
Illustration 1.
1. Higher backrest
2. Headrest
3. Handle holder
4. Lever backrest
5. Backrest frame
6. Rear wheels
7. Metal handrim
8. Element mocujący koło.
9. Quick connect handle
10. Anti-tip wheels
11. Front wheel fork
12. Front wheel
13. Backrest
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14. Armrest
15. Table
16. Side plate of the armrest
17. Element mocujący nóżki stolika.
18. Table corb
19. Seat
20. Footrest lever.
21. Seat frame.
22. Brake lever
23. Cros frame.
24. Calfrest.
25. Footrest platform.
Elements that should be inside the packaging:
Illustration 2. Higher backrest
Illustration 3. Headrest
Illustration 4. Seat with removable element enabling to obtain a sanitary hole.
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Illustration 5. Toilet container
Illustration 6. Armrests
Illustration 7. Table with mounting elements
Illustration 8. Footrests
Table
Two table legs
Two mounting elements
Four pads
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Illustration 9. Wheelchair
Illustration 10. Anti-tip wheels
3. Application
The wheelchair is used in order to commute by people with disabilities e.g. after the spinal cord
damages, cerebral palsy or various lower limb injuries, neuromuscular diseases, post-traumatic cranial
cerebral or for geriatric patients.
It is also intended for people who want to actively and comfortably participate in everyday life.
4. Contraindications
Contraindications to a sitting position.
5. Usage
• After unpacking the package, check if it contains all parts in accordance with the list of
elements set out above.
• Ensure that all components have no visible damage. If any doubts, please contact the
manufacturer.
• Do not use the wheelchair until all parts are properly connected.
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UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
• The wheelchair must be placed with rear wheels in front to You.
• Unfold the handle holder towards the outside.
• Then place wheelchair with front wheels in front of you.
• Press seat frames, until complete unfolding. (Illustration 11., 12.)
Illustration 11. Illustration 12.
Illustration 13. Illustration 14.
Then unfold a stabilizing rail to the moment where will hear a click. (Illustration 13., 14.)
Illustration 15.
• Install seat on the wheelchair frame, pushing it down. (Illustration 15)
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Illustration 16. Illustration 17.
• Armrests should mounted in openings at a side edge of the seat. The locking clip should be on
the outer side of the wheelchair. (Illustration 16.,17.)
Illustration 18. Illustration 19. Illustration 20.
• Higher backrest, should mount in holes localized in the rear of the backrest. (Illustration 18.,
19.)
• The headrest should attach to the higher backrest by using velcro, at a height convenient for
the patient. (Illustration 20.)
Illustration 21. Illustration 22.
Anti-tip wheels should install in the holes located in the wheelchair lower frame to the point
where will hear a click. (Illustration 21., 22.)
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Illustration 23. Illustration 24.
Illustration 25.
• To attach footrests, should suspend m ounting bracket on wheelchair frame hanger (Illustration
23 .; 24) and turn it to inside to the moment where will hear a click Unfold the footrest
platform.
• To dismount the footrest, press the footrest lock, turn the footrest out and removed footrest
from the wheelchair frame hanger.
6. Safety of use – WARNING!
a) Before using the wheelchair refer to this manual and keep it for future reference.
b) While getting on and out of the wheelchair, the brakes always have to be on!
c) Before getting on or getting off the wheelchair, do not stand on the footrest, you must fold or
completely set aside footrests first.
d) Patients who require additional head stabilisation should drive the wheelchair only with
assistance of a caregiver .
e) Lifting the wheelchair together with the user is strictly forbidden!
f) When moving through doors and other passages, make sure that on both sides there is enough
space to avoid injury to the hands or damage the wheelchair.
g) Using public roads, follow accurate traffic regulations.
h) Like other vehicles, do not drive the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol, or drugs. This
also applies to indoor riding.
Wheelchair
frame
hanger
Mounting
bracket
Footrest Lever
Footrest
lock
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i) The wheelchair is not intended for patient transport on stairs, or puling the patient on it. The
construction of the wheelchair and it joining elements are not designed for such a large
overload if it is used in this way. This can cause weakness or damage of the entire struc ture
supporting the wheelchair and possible accidents!
j) The wheelchair is designed to use indoors and outdoors only on hard and even surfaces.
k) Using the wheelchair on an unstable surface (covered with ice, wet, greasy, sandy) is
unacceptable- it causes risk of falling,
l) You can only use the wheelchair on surfaces where all four wheels are touching the ground.
m) To overcome architectural barriers (steep or long climbs, thresholds or curbs, etc.) help of
caretaker is needed.
n) If the user does not have sufficient experience in the wheelchair use, should ask caretaker for
help with overcoming obstacles.
o) Do not leave the wheelchair with the user close to open sources of fire.
p) Be aware that the surface temperature of the upholstery and the frame parts may be increased
after exposure to the sun or other heat source. Furthermore, with low temperatures there is a
danger of overcooling metal parts of wheelchair. It may cause burns or frostbite parts of the
body.
q) In order to transfer wheelchair, grab the frame. Never transfer the wheelchair b y grabb ing t he
armrests or footres t.
r) Never use the wheelchair as a seat for the transportation of people in cars, buses or any motor
vehicles.
s) The wheelchair is designed for people up to 90 kg.
t) Wheelchair must be easy to fold and to unfold. In case of problems with folding, you should
re-read the instruction or contact the manufacturer.
u) K eep caution while moving on sloping surfaces. The maximum allowable slope angle up and
down is 5%.
v) Brakes cannot be slow down the wheelchair during ride, You should use them only to prevent
the unintended movements.
w) Both brakes should be properly adjusted. Incorrect setting one of the brakes, results with
blocking only one rear wheel. On large slopes, it can cause difficulty to control the rotation the
wheelchair around the wheel stopped.
x) Regularly check the tire pressure. With too low tire pressure than recommended, the brake
performance can be significantly reduced!
y) While reaching objects, avoid excessive leaning out the wheelchair because it can cause a fall
(to the side, front, back).
z) In order to avoid accidental rolling off the wheelchair, always put on the brakes when the
stroller is stopped, when patient get in, get off, while changing the position.
aa) Do not leave the patient in the wheelchair (even with turned on both brakes) on the descents,
ramps, landings, etc.
bb) It is necessary to check after each wheel mount if wheel axle connector lock works properly.
While mounting should hear “click” of the latch. Pull strongly the wheel to check if it is
installed correctly.
cc) Using the parking brake while driving may result with an accident with all its consequences.
dd) After each wheelchair adjustment, it is always necessary to check the correct operation of the
brake.
ee) Oil, grease, water or other chemicals, may cause that brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
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ff) Stre ngth of the breaking intensity may be reduced after long exploitation of the wheelchair.
You are allowed to adjust breaks yourself. In order to do that you must loosen the screws
locking the position of the break, move the mechanism of the break towards the wheel so that
the wheel will not rotate when break will be on again (try the adjustment with the user sitting
on the wheelchair). After final adjustment secure back the mechanism with the screws.
gg) It is extremely important to keep all wheelchairs components clean in order to maintain the
product parameters.
hh) Storing the wheelchair in areas with very high humidity (baths, laundry, etc.) or in the open
air, also the lack of hygiene causes rapid loss of operating parameters and aesthetic of the
product.
ii) It is unacceptable to use the wheelchair after discovering any visible or detectable damages or
when the wear of some parts may cause an accident. All the repairs need to be performed by a
skilled personnel and during the warranty period only by the manufacturer's service.
jj) In case of wheelchair fitted with pumped wheels You should not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure of the wheels, the value is indicated on the tire wheels.
kk) During transport (e.g. In the trunk), do not burden stroller, it may weaken or damage its
structure.
ll) Keep out of the reach of children under five years of age.
mm) Keep extreme caution while unfolding / folding the wheelchair, lack of attention may
result in finger trap by elements of the area of:
- joining and removing the footrest,
- brakes,
- while folding the wheelchair around moving parts.
7. Everyday use and maintenance
TABLE
Illustration 26.
• Before mounting the table, should screw the table legs.
• Then unscrew the screws, put in it two washers (one smaller second bigger). It is important
that the pads are properly pressed into the fastening element.
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Illustration 27.
• Screw after the screwing should be facing the front side of the wheelchair. (Illustration 27.)
Illustration 28.
• Table legs should be placed in the mounting holes (Illustration 28.)
• To install table legs, pull out it from the mounting holes.
• For easy mount the table, You can left on the wheelchair fastening element.
TOILET CONTAINER
Illustration 29.
• Toilet container put in gantry located on the underside of the seat.
• Before using the toilet container, pull out the removable element to get an sanitation opening.
Fastening element
gantry
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Illustration 30.
• To remove the toilet container, just pull it out of gantry. Then put on the seat removable
element .
SITTING ON THE WHEELCHAIR:
• Place the wheelchair in a position that will make easier transporting patient (by the bed, chair,
close to lifting distance)
• Block both brakes of wheelchair, fold or remove the footrests.
• Depending on the method of moving the patient, remove the correct armrest (it is
recommended to leave the second armrest as a handrail for the patient and prevent slipping out
of the wheelchair).
• Place the patient the wheelchair.
• Put on the armrest.
• Install and open the footrests and put on it patient's feet.
• Place the patient on wheelchair so that the patient is in upright sitting position (knees should
be bent at an angle of ~ 90 °).
PUSHING THE WHEELCHAIR BY CARETAKER
• Before use, make sure that no part of the patient's body or his hes clothing is not exposed to
hook with the moving parts of the wheelchair.
• If patiet can not sit on one's own, wheelchair should by equipped with stabilizing belts (belts,
which are in standard equipment to protect the patient from sliding off the seat).
• Wheelchair should be pushed with both hands.
MOVING ON SLOPES
• While moving on slopes, use caution and reduce your speed.
• Do not move on too high slopes. The maximum allowable slope angle up and down is 5%.
• Consider the possibility of assistance from the caretaker. If the person on the wheelchair did
not have enough force to control the wheelchair, the brakes must be on.
• T o prevent tipping over while moving along the sloping surface, You should be slightly lean
forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
GOING DOWN OF THE THRESHOLD OR CURBS
Ahead without the help of a caretaker
• Experienced wheelchair user can drive on his own from the threshold or curbs.
• With a low curb, you can drive by moving forward. Make sure that the footrests platform does
not touch the ground.
• Please keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure on the front wheels.
• Then cross the curb.
Ahead with the help of a caretaker
• Higher curbs can be overcome with caretaker help.
• Caretaker should slightly tilt the wheelchair back.
• Cross the curb moving on the rear wheels.
• Then the wheelchair must be paced on all four wheels.
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Backwards without the help of a caretaker
• Experienced wheelchair user can cross on his own the threshold or curbs.
• Turn the wheelchair in such a way that both rear wheels were turned toward the curb
• Lean forward to move the centre of gravity in forward.
• Come closer with the wheelchair to the edge of the curb.
• Then, by usi ng the handrim in a controlled manner, user must slide the wheelchair from the
curb.
MOVING ON THE THRESHOLD OR CURBS
Ahead with the help of a caretaker
• Experienced wheelchair user can drive on his own from the threshold or curbs.
• Caretaker should slightly tilt the wheelchair back.
• Wheelchair user should keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce pressure on the front
wheels.
• Go with front wheels on the curb and then put the rear wheels over the curb.
Higher curbs can be crossed going backwards with the help of a caretaker
• Turn the wheelchair in such a way that both rear wheels are turned toward the curb.
• Wheelchair user should keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure on the front
wheels.
• Caretaker should pull the wheelchair over a curb.
• Wheelchair user should return to its normal position on the wheelchair.
Ahead without the help of a caretaker
• Experienced wheelchair user can go down on his own from the threshold or curb.
• Place the front wheels to the edge of threshold or curb.
• It is important to make sure that the footrests do not touch the threshold or curb
• Now, can go with the front wheels on the curb.
• Then, may enter the rear wheels on to the curb.
TRANSPORT IN THE CAR
• In order to make the wheelchair easy to transport, should remove table, seat, higher backrest.
• Then fold footrest platforms, remove the footrest.
Illustration 31.
• In order to submit a wheelchair, open the lock (Illustration 31) located on the stabilizing rail
and slightly submit the railing toward the wheelchair seat.
• Then pull up the seat frame, it will submit a wheelchair.
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Illustration 32.
• The wheelchair is equipped with system of quick release rear wheels.
• To install or remove the rear wheels, press the system of quick release rear wheels button
(Illustration 32) and pull or push a wheel.
• The wheelchair have to be moved by holding the frame elements only. Never hold the
wheelchair by the armrests or footrests.
REGULATIONS:
BACK
Illustrtion 33.
• The brake should activated on both wheels before regulating backrest.
• To adjust the backrest angle, the caretaker should push the adjustment lever (Illustration 29)
and pull it or push to the desired position of the backrest.
• To return to the original position of backrest, press the adjustment lever and fold / unfold the
backrest.
• Backrest adjustment can be made with locked brakes only.
Backrest adjustment lever
The system of quick release rear wheels
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BRAKE MECHANISM
Illustration 34.
• Illustration 22 shows the brake mechanism.
• To activate the brake, pull the brake lever towards the rear wheel to the point where the brake
tightly touches to the rear wheel
• Make sure that the brake lever does not automatically switch off when you try to move the
wheelchair.
• To disable the brake, pull the brake lever toward the front wheel.
• To adjust the position of the brake mechanism to the rear wheel, should allen wrench 5 mm to
unscrew the two screws.
• Change position the brake mechanism and tighten the screws.
• Then fasten the rear wheel to the wheelchair and check that the brake mechanism is properly
adjusted to the wheel, prevents the rotation of the wheels.
FOOTREST
• To change the footrest height, should lift it up. In order to lower it press footrest lever to the
back.
• Calfrest has three step adjustment.
• To adjust the calfrest height (Illustration 36) just turn it to the outside and, depending on the
need, lift it up or lower it down and then turn it loock to the inside.
• To set the desired length of the footrest, remove the footrests.
• At the bottom of the footrest is a footrest adjustment screw.
• The key loosen the adjustment screw footrest.
• Depending on the needs push in or pull out the footrest platform located in the frame footrest.
• After setting the proper length of the footrest, tighten the adjustment screw and fasten the
footrest to the footrest
Illustration 35. Illustration 36.
Footrest lever
Calfrest adjustment
Brake Lever
Brake
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PUMPING TYRE
(It applies to stroller fitted with wheels pumped)
Illustration 39. Illustration 40.
• Before pumping the tires, identify the type of valve which is located on the tire. This
may be one of the two valves shown in Illustration 26 and 27.
• Prest valve also has an additional small top, which must be loosened before pumping.
• After identifying the valve, prepare the pump designed to valve type.
• Most of the new pumps are equipped to service both Prest valve and Schrader. Man y
of them let to rev ers e the tip. Smaller hole is Prest valve, Schrader valve g r eat er. If the
pump does not support Prest, you will need to buy yourself the "adapt er P rest", which
is available at any bike store.
• At this point, if the wheel is provided with a valve Prest, it will be necessary to
unscrew the top located on t he vent. It is a small top, which can be unscrewed with
fingers. When doing this, the top should move upwards. Then valve is considered
open.
• Then remove the plastic top from the valve and set it aside in a safe place. It is
important to not lose it, because the valves will get dirt, leading to difficulties in
pumping and rapid air loss.
• Place the nozzle of the pump to the valve and check if it stick properly. If it is needed,
push the pump to the valve to make sure that the air does not escape to the sides.
• If the pump has a lever with clamp at the nozzle, tighten it. If the nozzle of the pump
and valve have a threaded tip, screw them together. As a result, air will be streamed
directly to the inner tube and the nozzle can not be detached from the valve.
• At the beggining of pumping the pressure in tyre s should be checked at some points.
Check tire pressure with your fingers at the end of the tread. If it is possible, make
only a millimeter indentation. It means that the tire has enough air. If necessary
continue pumping.
• After pumping, remove or unscrew the nozzle from the valve outlet while compressing it's
ends by thumb. It is recomended to do this quick enough in order to not loose too much air.
• For Prest valve, tighten previously loosened additional small top.
• Screw the plastic top on the valve.
Schrader valve
Prest valve
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PRESSURE IN WHEELS AND BRAKING POWER
• Pressure in wheels should be select to the user weight and then with assistance caregiver check
the operation of the parking brakes (wheelchair with user facing toward the fall, can not roll
on a plane with a slope of 15%.)
• After all the adjustments, be sure to thoroughly check all connections.
COMMENTS
• Observe proper tire inflation level with the information provided by the manufacturer on the
sides of the tire.
• Use a pump with a pressure gauge or manual pump cycling.
EVERYDAY USE AND MAINTANCE
• Clean the upholstery and frame with a moist cloth, without the addition of detergents and
other similar chemicals.
• Systematically remove the dirt from the movable elements of the wheelchair (screws,
resistance mechanisms).
• Keep clean all wheelchair elements to save functional parameters of the product.
• Storing in rooms of very high humidity (baths, laundries etc.) or in the open air, in the
combination with the lack of hygiene will cause the fast loss of functional and aesthetic
parameters.
• Do not expose the wheelchair on to extreme weather conditions (rain, snow very strong sun),
because certain parts can change colour.
You must not use:
• solvents,
• toilet detergents,
• sharp brushes and hard objects,
• detergents tha t co nta in ch lo rin e ,
• corrosive detergents,
Do not clean the exerciser with pressure or steam aggregates!
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TECHNICAL REVIEW
The review should be carried out regularly, it should be preceded by thorough cleaning the wheelchair
(so as to reveal any hidden damage).
Frequency
Object of control
Comments
Before first
installation
Checking the technical condition and
all the elements within the
packaging.
Check if any elements have any
visible mechanical damag e.
Before each use
Control of wheels, brakes,
The brakes can worn out, check the
condition of
the brakes before each
use. You should also check the
condition of wheels and clean them
from dust and sand.
Every two weeks
Screw and nut control regarding their
correct fixing.
Make sure if all the screws and top
are fixed tightly .
Every two months
Cleanliness and general condition.
In case of mechanical damage
contact the producer immediately.
Once a month
wheel axles
Wheel axles must be conserved,
seting between the axle and the hub a
few drops of lubricant preservative.
In addition, make test each wheel.
Raise the wheelchair so that the
tested wheel was located above the
ground, the wheel should rotate
freely but without backlash on axle.
Once a month
State connections, threaded, soldered,
the system of quick release rear
wheels
pay attention to the cracks on frame
material in connections threaded,
soldered, the system of quick release
rear wheels.
Once a month
Condition of the tires
Make sure that the tire tread is not
worn and that the tires have no
visible signs of damage.
Repair
• In case of reparation, please contact the producer..
Customer service
• If you have any questions or need help, contact the producer
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8. Technical parameters
Permitted user weight
90 kg
Usage period:
5 years since production date
Wheelchair hight with maximum backrest hight
1230 mm
Wheelchair width
700 mm
Maximum length wheelchir
1650 mm
Minimum length wheelchir
1300 mm
Seat width
460 mm
Seat depth
455 mm
Backrest wildth
490mm
Backrest length
415 mm
Wheelchair dimensions after folded
1000 x 950 x 315 mm
Wheelchair mass
27 kg ± 5% kg
Wheelchair mass with out components
16 kg ± 5% kg
Minimum turning radius
134º
Material
Frame steel; upholstery: polyurethane,
polyethylene, nylon; rubber
Rear wheels diameter with the system of quick
release rear wheels
24”, (diameter 610 mm)
Front wheels diameter
8”, (diameter 200x45 mm)
Maximum safe slope
Description of the environment in which the
product will be used
temperature of storage and use
The humidity for the storage and use
From 30% to 70%
Sprzęt konieczny do regulacji elementów wózka
Allen wrench 5 mm
printed on the product
9. Symbols
Confirmation of compliance with EU standards
Manufacturer
Date of production
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Read the user's manual
Warning
Catalog number
Serial number
Protect from humidity
Protect from sunlight
Permitted user weight.
Use inside and outside buildings
Maximum safe slope.
The possibility of fingers jamming.
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Do not stand on the footrest
The product is intended to transport by car.
The product is not designed for use as a seat to transport in a motor vehicle.
The product is intended to the transport by plane.
Temperature of storage and use
10. Contact details
mdh sp. z o.o.
ks. W. Tymienieckiego 22/24
90-349 Street, Łódź, Polska
tel. +48 42 674 83 84
fax. +48 42 636 52 21
www.mdh.pl www.viteacare.com
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