Care Quip Triton NC0270 User manual

NC0270 Triton Wheelchair
USER MANUAL
Care Quip Pty Ltd
5 Millennium Court Silverwater NSW 2128
P 02 9714 1111 E [email protected]
www.carequip.com.au

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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a quality Care Quip wheelchair. All Care Quip products are
manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety.
As part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, Care Quip products are backed
by our comprehensive one year warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your Triton Wheelchair.
SYMBOLS
!DANGER A message regarding possible risk of a serious accident
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WARNING A message regarding possible risk of injury
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CAUTION A message regarding possible technical damage
NOTE Important information about the product
IMPORTANT: Do not use your wheelchair until this manual has been read and understood
Use
Wheelchairs are for a user who is unable to walk or has
limited mobility, for their own personal use in and outdoor
on dry, firm and level surface terrain. The maximum
weight limit (includes both the user and any weight of
accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked on a
label. Warranty can only be honoured if the product is
used under the specified conditions and for the intended
purposes. Do not use or fit any 3rd party components to
the wheelchair.
Area of Application
The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular
design mean that it can be used by those who cannot
walk or have limited mobility because of:
• Paralysis
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies,
disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia
• Elderly people who still have strength in the upper
body.
When considering provision, please also note the body
size, weight, physical and psychological constitution, the
age of the person, living conditions and environment.

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Safety Notes and Driving Restrictions
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has
been designed to provide maximum safety. International
safety standards currently in force have either been
fulfilled or exceeded in parts. Nevertheless, users
may put themselves at risk by improperly using their
wheelchair. For your own safety, the following rules must
be strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments
increase the risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you
are also part of the daily trac on streets and pavements,
just like anyone else. We would like to remind you that
you are therefore also subject to any and all trac laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to
know your wheelchair.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Fixed axles and rear wheels
• Hook and loop tapes on seats and backrests
• Tyres and brakes. Before changing any of the
adjustments of this wheelchair, it is important to read
the corresponding section of the user manual. It is
possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause
this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding
uphill or downhill. When riding forwards over a step
or up an incline, the body should be leaning forward.
• Never exceed the maximum load of 120 kg for user
plus any items carried on the wheelchair. If you
exceed the maximum load, this can lead to damage
to the chair, or you may fall or tip over, lose control
and may lead to serious injury of the user and other
people.
• Do not excceed the maximum load of 2kg inside the
storage pocket
• When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing
with reflectors, so that you can be seen more easily.
Make sure that the reflectors on the side and back of
the wheelchair are clearly visible.
• We would also recommend that you fit an active light
Backrest
Seat
Footplate
Castor
Fork
Brake
Push Rim
Rear Wheel
Push Handles
Arm Pad
Heel Strap
Backrest Storage
Pocket
Arm Rest
Legrest
Tilt Bar

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• To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should
first practice using your new wheelchair on level
ground with good visibility.
• When getting on or o the wheelchair, do not stand
on the footplates.
• These should be flipped up beforehand and legrests
swung to the outside as far as possible. Always
position yourself as close as possible to the place
where you wish to transfer to.
• Only use your wheelchair with care. For example,
avoid travelling against an obstacle without braking
(step, kerb edge) or dropping down gaps.
• The brakes are not intended to stop your wheelchair
in motion. They are only there to ensure that your
wheelchair does not begin rolling unintentionally.
When you stop on uneven ground, you should always
use the brakes to prevent unintended movement.
Always apply both brakes; otherwise, your
wheelchair could tip over.
• Explore the eects of changing the centre of gravity
on the behaviour of the wheelchair in use, for
example on inclines, slopes, all gradients or when
overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure aid of
a helper.
• With extreme settings and less than perfect posture,
the wheelchair may tip over even on a level surface.
• Lean your upper body further forward when going up
slopes and steps.
• Lean your upper body further back when going down
slopes and steps. Never try to climb and descend a
slope diagonally.
• Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious
injury in the event of a fall.
• Do not use the wheelchair on slopes more than 10°.
The dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair
configuration, the user’s abilities and the style of
riding. As the users abilities and style of riding cannot
be predetermined then the max safe slope cannot
be determined. Therefore this must be determined
by the user with the assistance of an attendant to
prevent tipping.
• It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when
riding uphill or downhill.
• Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
• Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are
not allowed.
• To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the
spokes or between the rear wheel and brakes when
driving the wheelchair.
• Fingers will easily become hot when braking from a
high speed or on long inclines.
• Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant.
There is equipment available to help you, e.g.
climbing ramps or lifts, please use them. If there is no
such equipment available, then the wheelchair must
be tipped and pushed, never carried, over the steps
(2 helpers). We recommend that users over 80 kg in
weight are not transferred in this way.
• Make sure that the attendant only holds the
wheelchair using securely mounted parts. Do not lift
by holding removable parts (e.g. by armrests).
• Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when
transferring.
• This wheelchair is not a crash tested chair, and user
should never stay in the chair while in a vehicle.
• Depending on the diameter and setting of the
castors, as well as the centre of gravity setting of
the wheelchair, the castors may begin to wobble at
high speeds. This can lead to castor seizure and the
wheelchair may tip over.
• In particular, do not travel on an incline without
brakes, travel at a reduced speed.
• When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to
the side or behind the wheelchair) make sure that
you do not lean too far out of the wheelchair, as if you
change the centre of gravity there is a risk of tipping
or rolling over. The hanging of additional load (back
pack or similar items) onto your chair back posts can
aect the rearward stability of your chair, especially
when used in combination with recliner backrests.
This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing
injury.
• If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must
replace them immediately.
• Be careful with fire, in particular with burning
cigarettes. Seat and back slings can be set alight.
• If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight / cold
temperature for a long period of time, then parts of
the wheelchair (e.g. frame, legrests, brakes and side
guard) may become hot (>41°C) / very cold.
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DANGER

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Folding
First remove any seat cushion and flip up the footplates.
Take hold of the seat upholstery in
the middle, at the front and the back
and pull upwards. The wheelchair
will then fold up.
To fold your wheelchair
so that it is as compact as
possible, you can remove
the legrests. For this
purpose, open the latch
from the inside and swing
the legrest to the side.
Unfolding
First tip the wheelchair on an angle while standing at the side of the wheelchair.
Press down on the seat rail
tube nearest to your body.
Your wheelchair is then
unfolded.
Now ensure the seat tubing
is right down and into
position.
Be careful not to get your
fingers caught in the
cross-over assembly.
Getting into Your Wheelchair Independently
• The wheelchair should be pushed up against a wall or solid piece of furniture
• The brakes should be on
• The footplates should be hinged up
• The user can then lower himself into the chair
• Footplates should then be pushed down and feet rested on them in front of the heel loops

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Getting Out of Your Wheelchair Independently
•The brakes should be on
• The hinged footplates should be hinged up
• With one hand on each armrest, the person should bend slightly forward to bring the body
weight to the front of the seat, and with both feet firmly on the ground, one foot well back,
push up into the upright position.
!WARNING
• When standing, do not stand on the footplates or the wheelchair will tip up. It is easier and safer to get into your
wheelchair if you turn the footplates up and out of the way or take them o the wheelchair.
•Always engage the brakes when transfering in or out of the wheelchair.
Tilt Bars
Tilt bars are used by attendants to tilt a wheelchair over an obstacle. Simply step on the
tube to push a wheelchair, for example, over a kerb or step.
Brakes
Your wheelchair is equipped with two brakes. They are applied directly against the tyres.
To engage, press both brake levers forward against the
stops. To release the locks, pull the levers back to their
original positions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted brakes. Brakes should never be
used to brake a moving wheelchair. Always use the
hand-rims for braking. Make sure that the gap between
the tyres and wheel locks complies with given
specifications. To readjust, loosen the screw and set the
appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw.
!CAUTION
•After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the gap and re-adjust if necessary.
• Mounting the brake too close towards the wheel will result in a higher eort to operate. This might cause the brake
lever extension to break.
• Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring will cause the lever to break. Splashing water from tyres
may cause the brake to malfunction.

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Armrests
1. Use both hands to lift the armrest out of its location spots.
2. To put the armrest in, line up the location spots and push down with a small amount of pressure.
3. The armrest will support the user while seated.
4. To remove the armrest, push the pin (1), so that the armrest is released.
Legrests
The legrests can be flipped up to make it easier to transfer to/from the chair. For users with
longer legs, the legrests can be lowered to the appropriate level by using the bolt located
on the base of the footrest. Loosen the bolt, push the tubes to the desired position and then
re-tighten the screws. If jammed lightly tap the bolt on a solid surface.
There must always be a minimum gap of 2.5 cm between the lowest part of the footplates and
the ground.
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Technical Specifications
Overall Width 66cm
Overall Height 91cm
Overall Length 109cm
Folded Width 29cm
Total Weight 19.1kg
Weight Capacity 120kg
Max Weight for Storage Pocket 2kg
Seat Dimensions 46 x 40cm
Seat-to-Floor Height 49cm
Seat Back Height 41cm
Colour Titanium

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Maintenance:
• Check all tyres for wear and damage at regular
intervals, at least annually. Change the tyres as soon
as there is any sign of damage or wear.
• Check the seat and back upholstery for wear and
damage at regular intervals, at least annually. Change
these items as soon as there is any sign of damage
or wear.
• Check all frame and backrest components for wear
and damage at regular intervals, at least annually.
Change these items as soon as there is any sign of
damage or wear.
• Check the brakes for wear and damage at regular
intervals, at least annually. Check that they are
working properly and are easy to use. Change the
brakes as soon as there is any sign of damage or
wear.
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure at regular
intervals, at least annually. All screws which are
critical to using the wheelchair safely have safety
nuts. Safety nuts should only be used once and
should be replaced after use.
• Please use only mild household cleaners when your
wheelchair is dirty. Use only soap and water when
cleaning the seat upholstery.
• Depending on the frequency and type of use,
we recommend taking your wheelchair to your
authorised dealer regularly, but at least within a year,
to have it maintained by trained personnel.
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CAUTION
Sand, salt and sea water can damage the bearings of
the front and rear wheels. Clean and dry the wheelchair
carefully, after they have been exposed to these
elements.
Hygiene
When the chair is to be reused, it should be prepared
carefully, and be wiped and treated with spray
disinfectant on all surfaces which could come into contact
with the user. If you need to do this quickly, you must use
a liquid, alcohol-based disinfectant suitable for medical
products and devices.
Troubleshooting
If wheelchair pulls to one side:
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily
(bearings, axle)
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure both castors are making
proper contact with the ground or castors
may begin to wobble
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure;
tighten if necessary
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots
where movable parts come in contact with
one another
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted
dierently
• All parts are available through Care Quip,
who hold spare parts specifically for this
model
Manufactured and Distributed in
Australia By:
Care Quip
PO BOX 6308
Silverwater NSW 1811
02 9711 1111
[e-mail]