Access 2GOability User manual

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UserManual

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YOU AND / OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE
General information
You have just purchased a 2GOability wheelchair and we want to thank you for the
confidence in our 2GOability products. The wheelchair is a quality product.
The policy of 2GOability is to continually improve the quality and reliability of our
products. We reserve the right, therefore without prior notification, to alter this guide.
It is important that your guide for the use of the wheelchair is read carefully. The
manual contains important information about the safe use and maintenance of your
wheelchair. We recommend that you keep this guide, it is also your proof of warranty
and you will find it useful for referring to it at a later date.
The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad
guidelines. It is possible that you develop your own ways for many common actions.
However, we advise you to consult a professional for assistance in developing safe and
effective techniques with regards to your daily activities and your physical capabilities.
Your new wheelchair requires frequent maintenance, much of which you can do
yourself.
Caution!
In this guide you will find informative information and warnings. These are clearly
identified by the symbols below and the appearance of the text:
Tip
Informative information
Warning
To avoid personal injury, warnings must be followed

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1 IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................................ 4
2 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR .......................................... 5
2.1 Components of the wheelchair ..........................................................................................5
2.2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair .........................5
3 SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................................................................... 6
3.1 General safety regulations .................................................................................................6
3.2 Warnings for safe use.........................................................................................................6
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Safety tips...........................................................................................................................7
4.2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces ...................................................................8
4.3 Going up and down ramps .................................................................................................9
4.4 Going up and down stairs...................................................................................................9
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS ................................................... 11
5.1 Tools and technical information.......................................................................................11
5.2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair ..............................................................................11
5.3 Use of the footplate and footrest.....................................................................................12
5.4 Using the drum brakes .....................................................................................................14
5.5 Using the foldable backrest..............................................................................................14
5.6 Tire table ..........................................................................................................................15
5.7 Using the seat belt on your wheelchair............................................................................15
6 TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR............................................................................... 15
6.1 De-assembly .....................................................................................................................15
6.2 Assembly ..........................................................................................................................16
7 MAINTAINANCE .......................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Tyres.................................................................................................................................16
7.2 Brakes...............................................................................................................................16
7.3 Cross brace .......................................................................................................................16
7.4 Rear wheel .......................................................................................................................17
7.5 Front castor and front castor fork ....................................................................................17
7.6 Upholstery........................................................................................................................17
7.7 Cleaning............................................................................................................................17
8 PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ......................................................................... 18
9 WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 19
9.1 Warranty application........................................................................................................19
9.2 Warranty definition..........................................................................................................19
10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................................................ 20

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1 IDENTIFICATION
Your wheelchair is equipped with a unique identification number. You can find this
number on the cross frame of your wheelchair. Below is an example of the frame label
on which you can find the identification number. Furthermore you will find the
explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below.
1. Production date Production date of the wheelchair
2. Serial number The unique identification number. You must have
this number when making technical requests or if
warranty parts are required.
3. Maximum user weight The largest occupant weight allowed for protection
of both the wheelchair and the user.
4. Type number This number indicates which model of wheelchair
you have, again this is always required when
making technical calls.
5. Model name The model name of your wheelchair.
6. Usage application Where you can use your wheelchair.
7. Warranty This is warranty period. Chapter 9 describes your
warranty terms and conditions in more detail.
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2 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
2.1 Components of the wheelchair
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Backrest and coating
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Front fork
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Push handle
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Ball head
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Drum brake
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Foot plate
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Frame
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Foot rest
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Rear wheel
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Seat
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Front wheel (swing castor)
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Armrest
Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know
these before continue reading this manual. Designs and specifications may change
without prior notice.
2.2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair
Your wheelchair is a foldable one, which is designed to be easy to transport in a car.
This is a transit wheelchair, the wheelchair has 12½” or 8” rear wheels, therefor you
will need an attendant to push the wheelchair. Your wheelchair is a medical equipment
product and is not a standard consumer product. You must follow this manual
completely to ensure good, optimal and safe use of your wheelchair.
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3 SAFETY REGULATIONS
2GOability specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage
which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. If
used correctly, the 2GOability wheelchair is an utmost safe and stable product, if the
instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, it is possible
when the 2GOability wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations may
occur.
3.1 General safety regulations
Protect your 2GOability wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your
wheelchair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situating could occur.
 Warning:
You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to be able guarantee use and
ambulatory the security in.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
 Warnings :
Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements if possible;
Do not use your wheelchair in sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. The
wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to injury of the wheelchair
occupant or others;
Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the
wheelchair;
Do not drive into curbs;
Before leaning or reaching forward, push bottom to back of the chair and face
castors forwards;
Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the chair and
also effect the balance of the chair and may injure the user;
For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a
minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;

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Do not stand on the footrest this will cause the chair to tip and injure the user
(figure 1);
Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the brakes before
transferring to or from the wheelchair;
Engage the brakes when the user of the wheelchair is in or on a lift and when the
user wants to get off;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame
label;
Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by 2GOability will
invalidate the warranty of this chair and may lead to injury to the user and or
damage to the chair.
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to
learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life style.
Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and
effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities.
4.1 Safety tips
Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair, reaching and bending in the
wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of
you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform these movements and techniques
as described below.
Transferring
Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre. Consult your physical therapist
for assistance in developing your individual technique. The possibilities you have for
making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics. We advise you to
discuss this first with your physical therapist.
However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from the
wheelchair can you best do this in the following manner:
Figure 1

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To get out of the wheelchair:
First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stands as closely as possible to
the place of where you wish to transfer to. Put the castors forward and engage the
brakes. Swing away the footplates and place your feet on the ground. You are now in
position to carry out the operation. Shift your weight to the front of the chair, you can
use the armrests as a support and move yourself to the place where you wish to
transfer to. If necessary you can use a transfer board.
To get in:
To get in your wheelchair you need to do the same things as when you want to get
out of the wheelchair, only in reversed order.
Reaching:
We strongly recommend that you seek the help of an attendant to pick something up
for you.
4.2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces
Going up the pavement:
The attendant can help you in two different ways, however we advise you to do it the
first way.
1. In the first method for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach to
pavement facing forward. The attendant must pull the push handles towards him
and place his foot on the stepper on the rear side of the wheelchair, see figure 2.
Because of this there is a leverage effect that tips the wheelchair.
2. In the second method the attendant is already standing on the pavement and
makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to the
pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards. This
way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the
pavement. The attendant needs to make sure that the front wheels are on the
pavement before he lets the wheelchair down.
Figure 2

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 Warning:
Do not drive into curbs!
Going down the pavement:
The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb. Then the user should
lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point. When the
wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb.
When the wheelchair is off the pavement, the attendant can let the front wheels back
onto the ground.
4.3 Going up and down ramps
Inspect the slope always for risks, such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces
before you drive off.
 Warning:
Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending. This
changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards.
You may recall earlier in the manual that you were instructed to ensure the footrests
are a minimum 7 cm from the ground. One reason for this is that when you are
descending a slope you need a minimum of this amount of clearance in order to
ensure the footplates do not catch the end of the slope.
4.4 Going up and down stairs
Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little help
from others it is possible to climb up and down the stairs. Assessment of the weight
that has to be moved should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this manoeuvre.
Going upstairs
You need to go upstairs backwards with two attendants, one attendant at the front
and one attendant at the back. The attendant at the back grabs the push handles and
let the wheelchair tip backwards until it is in balance. When the wheels are in balance
the attendant at the front needs to grab the side frames. You are now in position to
climb the stairs. The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up until they are
above the first step and the attendant at the back makes the first step on the stairs.
Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair. You can let the front castors down
when the attendant at the front has taken the last step.