CareCo XPEDITION Transport Chair User guide

Product Code WC02072
OWNERS HANDBOOK

Your Wheelchair
1. Push Handle
2. Half-Folding Back Mechanism
3. Arm-rest
4. Lap Belt
5. Leg-rest
6. Brake
7. 8” Rear Wheel
8. Front Castor
9. Footplate
List of Parts
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Xpedition Transport
Chair. The Xpedition Transport Chair has been
designed and manufactured to meet our own
high level of specications and we hope you will
be delighted with your purchase.
The Xpedition Transport Chair has been designed
for occasional use both indoor and outdoor and
will take a maximum user weight of 115kg (18
stone). It is a transit wheelchair and can only be
operated by the wheelchair attendant/carer.
Specication
Height 99cm
Length 95cm
Width 53cm
Folded Width 24cm
Folded Height 73cm
Folded Length 65/95cm
Seat Height 50cm
Seat Width 45cm
Seat Depth 40cm
Total Weight 12.5kg
Carry Weight 10.96kg
Rear Wheel
Size
20.3cm
Front Wheel
Size
20.3cm
Max User
Weight
115kg
Frame Material Steel
Wheel Material PP
Handle Material PVC
Folding Back YES
Quick Release
Wheels
NO
Tyre Type PVC

The Xpedition Transport Chair will come fully
assembled with the exception of the legrests.
Simply take the wheelchair out of its packaging
and pull the armrests apart, then push the seat
base down until in the horizontal position.
The legrests then clip into the two xings part
way down the wheelchair legs and swing in
towards the centre of the chair where they will
click into place.
The Xpedition Transport Chair has been designed
to fold for ease of transportation and storage.
Ensure the footrests are in the forward position
and ip the plastic footplates up. Whilst
holding the canvas handles, pull upwards to fold
the chair.
Assembly
Folding

The backrest also has a half-folding back which
can be used to make the Xpedition Transport
Chair even more compact. Push the black paddle
at the rear of the chair with your thumb whilst
pulling the handle down.
Repeat on the paddle on the other side. To return
the backrest to the upright position, simply push
the two handles back up into the upright position
until the backrest locks in place.
WARNING Do not push down on the handles to raise
the front of the wheelchair as this could result in damage
to your Xpedition Transport Chair. Use the stepper tube as
described further on in this manual.

For safe transportation of your Xpedition
Transport Chair, rst fold the wheelchair as
described above. Then remove the legrests
by pushing down on the chrome lever on the
legrest while twisting 90 degrees to the side of
the wheelchair. This should unlock the legrest
allowing you to lift the legrest up and o the
wheelchair.
The attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and lifts the rear of the wheelchair up
onto the kerb.
Transportation
Mounting a Kerb – Approach the kerb head on.
The attendant/carer pushes down with their foot
on the stepper tube at the rear of the wheelchair
to raise the front castors o the ground and on
to the kerb.
Stepper Tube and Kerbs

Going down a Kerb – Approach the kerb head
on. The attendant/carer pushes down with their
foot on the stepper tube at the rear and gently
lowers the front castors to the ground. The
attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and gently lowers the rear castors to the
ground.
The lap belt is designed to restrain the
wheelchair occupant during normal use. The lap
belt is adjustable in length and should be
adjusted to t the user using the triglides. The
lap belt should be tight around the user’s pelvis
(without causing discomfort) and the user’s hips
and pelvis should be held in place towards the
rear of the Xpedition Transport Chair. The lap belt
has a luggage style large locking clip to fasten
and unfasten. Push the clip into the receiver
until it locks into position. The lap belt may not
be suitable for all users of the wheelchair. Seek
professional medical advice before using the lap
belt.
Safety Lap Belt
• The Xpedition Transport Chair can only
bepropelled by the attendant/carer from the
rearof the wheelchair.
• Parking brakes – push the plastic brakehandle
Operation

with your hand towards the front of thewheel-
chair. Pull the handle back to release thebrakes.
• Do not use on gradients larger than 10degrees
• The Xpedition Transport Chair is only suitable
for a single user.
• Ensure feet are on footplates during operation
• Do not stand on the footplates
• Do not use on escalators
• Do not reverse down a gradient
• Do not reach for items further than your arm
will extend
• Be aware of hazards in your region when oper-
ating
• Always apply parking brake when transferring
into or out of the wheelchair
Be sure your CareCo Xpedition Transport Chair
is in proper working order at all times. Please
contact CareCo for any repairs required.
• Wipe down the frame using a soft cloth at least
once a week
• If exposed to moisture, dry immediately
• Polish metal parts of the chair with auto wax
once a month
• Clean the seat upholstery with a mild soap
solution, rinse and wipe dry
• Worn or torn upholstery should be replaced
promptly
• Inspect the wheels once a month – you can
correct any side play in the wheel by loosening
Maintenance

Your CareCo branded product is under warranty
to be free from defects in material and work-
manship for one year from date of purchase. This
warranty expresses our condence in the work-
manship and materials used for our products.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty,
CareCo will, at our discretion, replace the wheel-
chair or supply parts to remedy. This warranty
does not cover device failure due to owner
misuse or negligence, or due to normal wear and
tear. The warranty does not extend to non-du-
rable parts, such as rubber accessories, castors,
grips and arm pads, which are subject to normal
wear and tear and require periodic replacement.
If you have any queries please contact CareCo.
Warranty
the lock nut on the axle and then tighten the
axle to remove this movement
• If the Solid PU tyre becomes cracked or severe-
ly worn, replace immediately