17” Model added to range, Tray Bracket info added Nov-10 Page 8 Additional picture added to show backrest hinge release, Mar-11 chair photos changed Page 11 Loop lapstrap design replaced by side fastening lapstrap July 2011 Front Cover R Healthcare Brand Change Jan 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
R Healthcare. Fig. 1 Label/Decal Placement Company specific labelling / decals as shown 1. Dash Lite stickers are situated 2. R Healthcare stickers are on the front of the bottom tube, situated 2 per chair, one on each side...
1. WHEELCHAIR FEATURES 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WHEELCHAIR The Dash Lite self-propelling folding wheelchair is fitted with 61cm (24”) diameter wheels and the Dash Lite attendant propelled (transit) wheelchair is fitted with 31cm (12”) diameter wheels. The standard configuration for the wheelchair is shown below which identifies the key components.
The maximum safe slope for this wheelchair is 8 degrees. (This represents a slope of approx 1 in 6). See further notes and guidance in section 4.7 on wheelchair stability. Users, carers and attendants attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
The occupant may be able to help by pushing on the armrests to provide support whilst being lowered into the seat. Finally, push the footplates down, and locate the occupant’s feet on them. see fig 2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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Tighten and secure to 1oft/lbs ensuring tyre is central to the brake shoe. Images showing extending brake handle When setting the brake; please ensure that when the brake is on, the rotation of the swinger assemblies; does not disengage the brake. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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Fig 9 – Going down/up a flight of steps Note: The chair must not be tipped for ward or the occupant may fall out. When stabilisers have been fitted, this operation is more difficult to control, and extra care should be taken. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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Adjusting the stabiliser can adversely effects bearings on the axle shaft fully engaged the performance of the stabiliser and visible on the inner side of the axle bush. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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NHS rehabilitation engineer or the manufacturer of the wheelchair. SAFE SLOPE OF 8 DEGREES FOR MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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Clean if required, using a damp cloth with a small amount of washing up liquid. Rinse with a clean damp cloth. All of our belts have flame retardant Preferred Zone properties. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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Remploy have actively participated in the creation of safety standards this area through membership of BSTA, in co-operation with the Dept of Transport & B.S I. The resultant standard, BS EN ISO 10542 states the following: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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The following reference covers Unwin chair restraints only. WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT TYPE UNWIN PART NO. DASH LITE 4 Point Webbing with Karabiner W120 The model Dash has been crashed tested successfully to ISO 7176-19 which is for forward facing with tie downs.
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This does not affect your statutory rights. A more complete warranty statement is available on request from Authorised Distributor or Disablement Service Centre. The recommended lifetime of the model Dash Lite is Five years from purchase date. Service Service Records should be completed by the Authorised Distributor Servicing Department and retained by the user as a reference.
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This will reduce the risk of the wheel becoming hot, having an effect on user or carer handling the chair out of the vehicle. When a doubt exists, where the wheelchair has suffered constant miss use of storage, the wheelchair should be removed from the client, and disposed of. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
New Loom House Whittington Suite 4.06 Chesterfield 101 Back Church Lane Derbyshire London S41 8NJ E1 1LU Tel 0870 60 90 600 020 7702 2141 E-Mail: sales@remployhealthcare.com 020 7680 4048 Website: www.bhta.com Website: www.remployhealthcare.com E-mail: bhta@bhta.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...
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R HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE GROUP Distributed by: Other Approved Distributors: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue_G_January_2013 Dash Lite...