CareCo Enduro User guide

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Enduro
Suspension Wheelchair
OWNERS HANDBOOK
Product Code: WC01055

Your CareCo Enduro Wheelchair
1. Push Handle
2. Back Canvas
3. Half Folding Back Mechanism
4. Armrest
5. Parking Brake
6. Quick Release Wheel Pin
7. Foot Rest
8. Front Castor
List of Parts
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The CareCo Enduro Suspension wheelchair has
been designed with comfort of ride and quality
in mind. It is suitable for occasional or frequent
use, and can be used both, outdoors and
indoors. It’s aluminium frame is lightweight
and durable, and moves with the adjustable
shock absorbers to tailor the ride to each
individual user’s preference.
The wheelchair comes with 24” rear wheels
with pneumatic racing tyres for speed and
responsiveness, it can be propelled by either
the user or an attendant. The wheelchair is
designed for a single user up to 115kg (18
stones).
Wheelchair Dimensions: 71cm (Width) x 97cm
(Length) x 91cm (Height)
Seat Dimensions: 45cm (Width) x 40cm
(Length) x 48cm (Height)
Folded Width: 32cm
Weight: 14.9kg
Carry Weight: 5.8kg
Maximum User Weight: 115kg (18 stone)
Tyre type: Pneumatic
Introduction
Specification

Adjustment Features
For comfort the armrest will flip up, remove
and has a height adjustable arm pad.
To adjust the height of the armpad, press
button (A) whilst adjusting the pad (B) height.
To flip up the armrest, lift up the front of the
armrest whilst pushing flipper (C).
Armrests
A
C
B

!
WARNING
Adjusting the ride characteristics of the wheelchair
will affect its dynamic stability. Always set both shock
absorbers to approximate equal rmness.
To remove the
armrest, pull
plunger (D)
whilst pulling
the armrest from
the receiver.
To adjust the length of the leg rest, first loosen
the allen bolt on the legrest using the allen key
provided. Then slide the footplate in and out
until the desired position is reached. Finally re-
tighten the allen bolt to secure.
The rear shock absorbers
can be adjusted for
different ride properties.
These make the ride
more firm, turn the
star-shaped disc on the
absorber clockwise. To
make the ride softer, turn
the disc anticlockwise.
The horizontal and vertical position of the rear
wheels can be altered to suit the user. To do
this remove the rear axle bosses and replace in
the desired position for both wheels. Alter the
position of both brakes if required.
Legrests
Rear shock absorbers
Rear shock position
D

Folding Back Mechanism
Disassembly and Folding
The wheelchair has a half fold back mechanism
which has been designed so that the wheelchair
will fit in to small spaces by reducing the
wheelchair height.
To fold the back, push in the black lever using
your thumb, whilst pulling the push handle
down. Then repeat for the other side.
The leg rests, armrests, rear wheels and
cushions are easily removable without tools
to facilitate a light carry weight and minimize
storage space required.
!
WARNING
Adjusting the rear wheel position will affect the dynamic and static
stability of the chair. Always ensure any adjustments are safe for the
user and ensure both rear wheels are set to the same position.
!
WARNING
Do not pull on the black lever as this could result in
damage and/or injury.

The legrests can swing in / out and are
removable for convenience.
Pull up on the black plastic handle to unlock
the legrest and then swing the legrest in or out,
as required.
To remove the legrest, swing the legrest out
approximately 45º and pull up on the leg rest.
To reinstall the leg rest, insert the leg rest at 45º
then swing the legrest inwards until it locks in
position.
The rear wheels on the wheelchair can be
easily removed for transportation or storage.
With one hand holding up the wheelchair
frame, the other hand should grip the centre of
the wheel, push the centre pin inwards and in
1. Legrests
2. Rear wheels
!
WARNING
Always ensure the legrest is properly reinstalled and
locked in position before use.

the same movement pull the wheel hub away
from the wheel.
To put the wheels back the procedure should
be reversed.
!
WARNING
Check that the wheel is securely fastened before use by pulling
the wheel and ensuring there is no sideways movement.
Firstly, unlock the snap link which make
the frame rigid, by pushing the black knob
forwards.
3. Folding the wheelchair

Operation
To fold the chair, ensure that the legrests are
removed or the footplates flipped up. Remove
the seat and back cushions and remove the
rear wheels if required. Pull up in the centre of
the front and rear of the seat canvas and the
wheelchair will naturally fold up.
• Use slow speeds on gradients. Do not
exceed the maximum gradient stated.
• The wheelchair is only suitable for single
occupancy.
• Keep your feet on the footplates when
moving. Do not stand on the footplates.
• Do not use escalators.
• Do not reverse down a gradient
• Maintain proper balance at all times. Users
should not move their centre of gravity out
of the seating area.
• Do not reach for items further than your
arm will extend.
• Be aware of hazards in your environment,
such as narrow doorways, steps, household
appliances, children’s toys, etc.
• We recommend you consult your
healthcare professional for advice about
transferring to and from the wheelchair.
The parking brakes should always be
applied when transferring.
• The wheelchair brakes and parking brakes
and are not suitable for slowing the
wheelchair down.
Before using the wheelchair read the safety
notices below:

• Either the wheelchair user or an attendant
can manually propel the wheelchair.
• If the user is propelling the wheelchair,
they should use the handrims attached
to the rear wheels. The user can slow the
wheelchair by applying pressure to the
handrim using their hands. The wheelchair
should not be propelled by the user in
environments where the user cannot stop
the wheelchair promptly and comfortably.
• If an attendant is propelling the wheelchair,
they should push using the push handles.
The wheelchair comes with right and left
parking brakes.
To apply the brakes, push the handle in the
direction shown by the arrow.
To unlock the brakes, pull the handle back in
the opposite direction.
1. Propulsion
2. Brakes

The stepper tubes have integral anti-tip wheels.
The height of the wheels can be altered by
pulling the round disc on the stepper tube
whilst adjusting the wheel height as required.
To raise the front castors (when mounting a
kerb for example). To use, push down on the
stepper tube with a foot.
Approach the kerb head on. Then the attendant
uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors,
and lowers the front castors on the raised kerb.
Finally the attendant should push the
Anti-tip wheels
Use the stepper tube
To mount a kerb
Stepper Tube and Kerbs
!
!
WARNING
WARNING
Ensure that the wheels on both stepper tubes are
set at the same height.
Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push
handles as this could result in damage to the wheelchair.

wheelchair forward, lifting it up slightly to
mount the kerb if required.
Line up the front castors with the edge of the
kerb. The attendant uses the stepper tube to
raise the front castors and tip the user slightly
back. Keeping the castors raised, slowly lower
the wheelchair down the kerb.
The wheelchair user should transfer to a
normal vehicle seat and the wheelchair should
be safely stored away. The wheelchair has
not been designed to be used as a seat in a
motor vehicle, and failure to follow the above
instructions could result in injury.
This Enduro Suspension wheelchair comes
complete with racing pneumatic tyres. These
tyres should be inflated with a manually
operated pump and use a high-pressure bicycle
tyre valve. Note that under no circumstances
should a powered or compressed air pump be
used. The tyre pressure should be tailored for
optimum user comfort and wheelchair ease
of use. The maximum pressure for the tyres is
100psi (7 bar).
To go down a kerb
!
WARNING
Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push
handles as this could result in damage to the wheelchair.
Using the Wheelchair in a Vehicle
Tyre Pressure and Inflation

Care and Maintenance
Warranty
• Before each use of the wheelchair, the
brakes should be checked.
• The wheelchair should be stored in a dry
environment, away from direct sunlight.
When in storage the wheelchair can be
folded up. The wheelchair should be kept
clean and dust free. This can be done with
a duster or damp cloth and mild detergent.
• The user should routinely check the
following items.
There is a comprehensive twelve-month
warranty from the date on which your new
wheelchair is delivered. The warranty covers
the wheelchair for repairs or replacement
during this period. For more detail, please see
the following warranty conditions.
• The wheelchair comes with a toolkit to
perform simple maintenance tasks and the
most common adjustments
• Tyre wear
• Wheel bearings
• Castors
• Brakes
• Legrest Locking
Mechanism
• Seat Upholstery
• Back Upholstery
• Arm Pads
• Shock Absorbers
• Arm rest
mechanisms
• Rear wheel quick
release pin
• Anti-tip bar
adjustment
• Half folding back
mechanism
• Back posts
• Wheelchair (folds up)

• Any work or replacement part installation
must be carried out by an authorised
CareCo dealer / service agent.
• To apply the warranty should your
wheelchair require attention please contact
CareCo.
• Should any part of the wheelchair require
repair or full or part replacement, as a
result of a manufacturing or material
defect within the warranty period, parts
will be supplied free of charge. Note: The
guarantee is not transferable.
• Any repaired or replaced parts will be
covered by the balance of the warranty
period on the wheelchair.
• Parts replaced after the original warranty
has expired will be covered by a three-
month warranty.
• Consumable items supplied will not
generally be covered during the normal
warranty period unless such items require
repair or replacement clearly as a direct
result of a manufacturing or material
defect. Such items include (among others):
upholstery and tyres.
• Under normal circumstances, no
responsibility will be accepted where the
wheelchair has required assistance as a
direct result of:
• a. the wheelchair part not having been
maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations
• b. failure to use the manufacturer’s
specified parts

• c. the wheelchair or part having been
damaged due to neglect, accident or
improper use
• d. the wheelchair or part having
been altered from the manufacturer’s
specification or repairs having been
attempted before the dealer is notified
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter
without notice any weights, measurements or
other technical data shown in this manual. All
figures, measurements and capacities shown
in this manual are approximate and do not
constitute specifications.
CareCo, Hubert Road, Brentwood,
Essex CM14 4JE
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