CareCo Ambulance Plus Transfer Chair User manual

PH03017 - Ambulance Plus Transfer Chair
Thank you for purchasing the Ambulance Plus Transfer Chair from CareCo, we hope you are
pleased with your purchase.
The Ambulance Plus Transfer Chair was designed to provide a lightweight means of emergency
mobility for users up to 120kg. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the Ambulance Plus Transfer
Chair comes with attendant handbrakes, parking brake, ip up armrests and a safety belt.
The main use of the chair is to provide temporary means of transport for a patient as is not
designed to be used as a transit wheelchair for everyday use.
ASSEMBLY
1. Attendant Brakes
2. Armrest
3. Safety belt
4. Backrest Folding Pins
5. Backrest Folding Lock
6. Seat Folding tube
7. Folding leg rest
1. Please remove all packaging and protective tubing from the chair
2. Place the chair on its back and place one hand on the footrest, with your other hand pull
the seat folding tube upwards until chair is at.
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3. Place all four wheels on the oor and push the Seat folding tube up towards the seat of
the chair. The folding brackets on either side should click horizontally into place.
4. Ensure the Backrest Folding locks are pointing away from the chair and raise the
backrest into position, pull the material strap up to detract the locking pins and continue
to raise the backrest up until the locking pins will insert into the frame, release the
material strap to lock in place.
5. Turn the Backrest Lock through 270 degrees to rest behind the backrest.

6. The armrests can now be ipped down and the chair is ready for use.
Operation
Maintenance
1. To operate the brakes squeeze the
lever up to engage the brake.
2. To lock the brakes, push down on
the brake lever until it locks in place.
3. To unlock the brakes, pull up on the
brake lever until the lock is removed.
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Use the ip up armrests to ensure safe and secure transfer into the chair.
Use the safety lap belt when in use.
Use the brakes when negotiating slopes to avoid slipping.
Do not lean forward in the chair to reach items to avoid falling out of the chair.
Prior to transfer into or out of the chair, ensure the parking brake is engaged.
Do not step on the legrest or stand on the chair.
Do not use the chair on escalators.
Flip the legrest up whenever getting into or out of the chair.
Be sure your Ambulance Plus Transfer Chair is in proper working order at all times. Please
contact CareCo for any repairs required.
Store in a dry and ventilated place.
Wipe down the frame using a soft cloth at least once a week.
Polish metal parts of the chair using auto wax once a month.
Clean the seat upholstery using a mild soap solution, rinse and wipe dry.
Worn or torn upholstery should be replaced promptly.
Check the brakes frequently to ensure working prior to use.

Your CareCo branded product is under warranty to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty expresses our condence in
workmanship and materials used for our products.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, CareCo will, at our discretion, replace the
wheelchair or provide 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-durable 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
CareCo, Hubert Road, Brentwood,
Essex CM14 4JE
www.careco.co.uk