CareCo Aspire WC02053 User guide

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Aspire
Wheelchair
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Product Code: WC02053

Your CareCo Aspire Wheelchair
1. Push Handle
2. Attendant Hand Brake
3. Arm Rest
4. Leg Rest
5. Footplate
6. 12” Rear Wheel
7. Front Castor
List of Parts
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Thank you for purchasing the CareCo Aspire
Transit Wheelchair. The Aspire has been de-
signed and manufactured to meet our own high
level of specifications and we hope you will be
delighted with your purchase.
The CareCo Aspire has been designed for use
both indoor and outdoor and will take a max-
imum user weight of 110kg (17.3 stone). It is a
transit wheelchair and can only be operated by
the wheelchair attendant/carer.
Wheelchair Dimensions: 62cm (Width) x 95cm
(Length) x 93cm (Height)
Seat Dimensions: 46cm (Width) x 43cm
(Length) x 50cm (Height)
Folded Width: 24cm
Weight: 9kg
Maximum User Weight: 110kg (17.3 stone)
Tyre type: Solid PU tyres
Introduction
Specification

Assembly
Folding
The CareCo Aspire Transit Wheelchair 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.
Release the push in clip half way down the leg-
rest by pushing the silver protruding button and
sliding the black clip out from the rear. Loosen
the black twist screw which is highlighted by the
arrow in the below image. The footrest can then
be adjusted to one of the fixed height positions.
Fix to this height by reinserting the black chip so
the silver button is showing at the front of leg-
rest. Tighten the black twist screw underneath
to secure in place.
The CareCo Aspire Transit Wheelchair has been
designed to fold for ease of transportation and
storage. Ensure the footrests are in the forward
position and flip the plastic footplates up.

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The backrest also has a half-folding back which
can be used to make the Aspire 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 wheel-
chair as this could result in damage to your Aspire Wheelchair. Use
the stepper tube as described further on in this manual.
Whilst holding the two seat straps on either
side of the seat canvas, pull upwards to fold the
chair.

Stepper Tube and Kerbs
Safety Lap Belt
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 off the
ground and on to the kerb.
The attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and lifts the rear of the wheelchair up
onto the kerb.
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

Operation
• The Aspire Wheelchair can only be propelled
by the attendant/carer from the rear of the
wheelchair.
• Parking brakes – push the plastic brake
handle with your hand towards the front of the
wheelchair. Pull the handle back to release the
brakes.
• Do not use on gradients larger than 10
degrees.
• The Aspire 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
lap belt is adjustable in length and should be
adjusted to fit 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 Aspire Wheelchair. 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.

Be sure your CareCo Aspire Wheelchair 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
the lock nut on the axle and then tighten the
axle to remove this movement
• If the Solid PU tyre becomes cracked or
severely worn, replace immediately
Maintenance
operating.
• Always apply parking brake when transferring
into or out of the wheelchair.

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
confidence in the 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 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-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
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