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User’s manual
Gold
Aluminium wheelchair
VCWK9AHG
Edition MG 01.2016
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Table of contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Description ofproduct ...................................................................................................................... 3
3. Application ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Contradictions .................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Użytkowanie .................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Everyday use and maintenance ........................................................................................................ 9
8. Technical paramets ........................................................................................................................ 17
9. Symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 18
10. Contact details ............................................................................................................................... 19
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
Ilustracja 1.
1. Headrest
2. Armrest
3. Rear wheel
4. Metal handrim
5. Brake lever
6. Cross-frame
7. Quick connect handle
8. Brake
9. Front wheel fork
10. Front wheel
11. Backrest
12. The side plate of the armrest
13. Seat
14. Footrest handle
15. Footrest frame
16. Footrest platform
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8 9 11
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5 6 1
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Elements that should be inside the packaging:
Illustration 2. Two footrests
Illustration 3. Seat cushion
Illustration 4. Anti-flip wheels
Illustraton 5. Calfrest
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Illustration 6. Wheelchair
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. Contradictions
Contraindications to a sitting position. Conditions that require stabilization of the upper spine and
head. Patients with mental disorders should not be left unattended in the wheelchair.
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.
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
The wheelchair must be placed with rear wheels in front to You.
Unfold handles by pulling them in opposite direction (Illustration 7.).
Then place wheelchair with front wheels in front of you.
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Illustration 7. Illustration 8. Illustration 9.
Then push the seat frame until the complete unfolded wheelchair (Illustration 8.)
Illustration 10. Illustration 11.
Illustration 12.
To install footrests hang footrest pinon the footrest hanger on the mounting bracket footrest
(illustration 10; 11) Then rotate it into wheelchair front until it locks (You will hear click).
Make sure that the footrests are properly fixed, they do not move when you try to push it.
Unfold the footrests platform.
In order to remove the footrest, fold footrest platform. Then pull the footrest lock toward the
wheelchair. Rotate the footrest outward and lift it up.
Frame
hanger
Mounting
bracket
footrest
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Ilustracja 13.
Then fasten the backrest, in such a way that the pocket to be on the back side.
The last step is to put cushions on the wheelchair seat and fasten the calfrest belt.
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.
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 structure
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.
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q) In order to transfer wheelchair, grab the frame. Never transfer the wheelchair by grabbing the
armrests or footrest.
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 125 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) Keep 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.
ff) Strength 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.
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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
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 patient moving method to repeal proper armrest, (it is recommended to
leave the second armrest as a handrail for the patient and prevent wheelchair movement).
Place the patient the wheelchair.
Put on the armrest.
Install and open the footrests and put on it patient's feet.
Place the patient 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 / hers clothing is not exposed to
hook with the moving parts of the wheelchair.
If patient can not sit on one's own, wheelchair should be 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.
To 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.
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Ahead with the help of a caregiver
Higher curbs can be overcome with caregiver help.
Caregiver should slightly tilt the wheelchair back.
Cross the curb moving on the rear wheels.
Then the wheelchair must be paced on all four wheels.
Backwards without the help of a caregiver
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 using 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 caregiver
Experienced wheelchair user can drive on his own from the threshold or curbs.
Caregiver 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 caregiver
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.
Caregiver should pull the wheelchair over a curb.
Wheelchair user should return to its normal position on the wheelchair.
Ahead without the help of a caregiver.
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 the seat cushion, backrest
upholstery.
Then fold footrest platform and remove it.
Then pull up the seat frames, it will fold a wheelchair.
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 pull
or push a wheel.
The wheelchair have to moved by holding the frame elements only. Never hold the wheelchair
by the armrests or footrests.
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REGULATIONS:
ARMREST
In order to repeal armrest, press the front armrest lock (Illustration 14), lift up the front part
of the armrest and pull the rear armrest lock and then remove the armrest.
Illustration 14. Illustration 15.
To remove the armrest, rotate the rear armrest lock towards the backrest (Illustration 16., 17.)
and pull the armrest up.
Illustration 16. Illustration 17.
Illustration 18. Illustration 19.
To change the height at which is located the armrest, lightly pull the armrest height adjustment
button and lifting it up to choose the right height.
After choosing optimal height, release the armrest height adjustment button of the armrest.
The front armrest
lock
Armrest height adjustment
button
The rear armrest
lock
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ANTI-FLIP WHEELS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The wheelchair is equipped with anti tip wheels, which play an important role when a person
sitting in a wheelchair has a problem with the stabilization of the body.
Before using the wheelchair, turn the anti-flip wheels towards the ground.
To do this, push the anti-flip wheelblock and turn them towards the ground. (Illustration 20.,
21.)
The height of the anti tip wheels should be individualized to the patient depending on
experience person moving in a wheelchair and wheelchair height.
To adjust the height of the anti flip wheels push the adjustment lock the anti flip wheels set the
desired height and release the lock. (Illustration 22.)
Illustration 20. Illustration 21.
Ilustracja 22.
WHEELCHAIR HEIGHT
Wheels are mounted on movable axes; You can change wheel height on the front and rear
wheel.
Change the wheel height can be made only in situations when the patient is not sitting in a
wheelchair.
the adjustment lock the
anti flip
anti- flip wheels lock
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Illustration 23.
Press the black button to remove the wheels and remove the wheel (Illustration 23.)
You can put a wheelchair on the side which has already been demounted rear wheel and
remove the other rear wheel.
To change the position of the rear wheel axis (up and down), hold with Allen wrench 5 mm
screws located right on the axis of the rear wheel on the outside. By using open- end wrench
10mm, unscrew the nuts on the inside (Illustration 24., 25.)
After unscrewing the nut, the wheel axle can be removed and placed in the appropriate
mounting holes. Then tighten the nut.
Make sure that the axes of both rear wheels are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the
stroller frame and nuts are firmly locked.
With the change in position of the wheel, should adjust the brake mechanism.
Illustration 24. Illustration 25.
In order to change the height of the front wheel, should hold screw allen wrench 5 mm and by
using open end wrench 5 mm unscrew the nut.
You should choose the proper height of front wheel move the wheel up or down to the desired
height and tighten the front wheel screw.
Quick connect handle
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Illutration 26.
BRAKE MECHANISM
Illustrationa 27.
Illustration 27. show the brake mechanism seen from outside
To adjust the position of the brake mechanism to the rear wheel, Allen wrench 5 mm unscrew
the screws on the brake mechanism (Illustration 27.)
It is important to locked brake reliably prevent the possibility of rotation of the wheel
FOOTREST
To change the height of the footrest, by using Allen wrench 5 mm height-adjustable footrest
screw located located in on the rear surface of the footrest frame.
After setting the correct height tighten the height-adjustable footrest screw.
Illustration 28.
Front wheel axle
Brake adjustment screw
Height-adjustable footrest screw.
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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.
PUMPING TYRE (It applies to stroller fitted with wheels pumped)
Illustration 29. Illustration 30.
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 29 and 30.
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. Many
of them let to reverse the tip. Smaller hole is Prest valve, Schrader valve greater. If the
pump does not support Prest, you will need to buy yourself the "adapter Prest", 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 the 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 begining of pumping the pressure in tyres 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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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 for 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 that contain chlorine,
corrosive detergents,
Do not clean the exerciser with pressure or steam aggregates!
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 damage.
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.
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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.
8. Technical paramets
Permitted user weight
125 kg
Usage period:
5 years since production date
Wheelchair hight
950 mm
Seat width
410 mm
430 mm
460 mm
Wheelchair width
650 mm
670 mm
700 mm
Wheelchair lenght
105 mm
Seat depth
400 mm
Back width
410 mm
430 mm
460 mm
Back lenght
430 mm
Seat hight
480 mm
The dimensions of the wheelchair after folded
330 x 950 x 800 mm
Wheelchair weight
16 ± 5% kg
Wheelchair weight without components
14 ± 5% kg
Minimum turning radius
110º
Material
Frame aluminium; upholstery: polyurethane,
polyethylene; rubber
Rear wheels diameter with the system of quick
release rear wheels
24”, (diameter 610 mm)
Front Wheel Size
diameter 180mm
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%
Printed on the product
Tools necessary to adjustment
Allen wrench 5 mm, open end wrench 10 mm
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9. Symbols
Confirmation of compliance with EU standards
Manufacturer
Date of production
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
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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 not designed for use as a seat to transport in a motor vehicle
The product is intended to the transport by plane.
The possibility of fingers jamming.
Do not stand on the footrest
Temperature of storage and use
10. Contact details
mdh sp. z o.o.
22/24 ks. W. Tymienieckiego Street 90-349 Łódź, Poland
tel. +48 42 674 83 84
fax. +48 42 636 52 21
www.mdh.pl www.viteacare.com
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