CareCo ErgoPro WC02010014 User manual

USER MANUAL
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SELF PROPELLED | TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR
Self Propelled Transit

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INTRODUCING YOUR ERGO PRO WHEELCHAIR
Strength, style and completely adjustable, the Ergo Pro is the ideal companion designed to
provide you with maximum comfort whilst increasing independence in your daily life.
Due to CareCo’s commitment to continuous product improvement, product information and
designs are subject to change without notice. No claims can be made based on the data or
illustrations in this user manual.
The level of resistance to ignition on upholstered parts of this product have been tested in
accordance with the horizontal test as detailed in EN 16840 and passed.

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Self Propelled Transit
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BEFORE USE
Before using your wheelchair, please ensure you, and any persons that may assist you in its use,
take the time to read, understand and follow the instructions given within this user manual.
We recommend that you keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
If you have any questions about product use, maintenance, or safety, please contact CareCo.
WARNING! Highlights a potentially hazardous condition/situation for the user and/or
product.
SUGGESTION General suggestions and advice for operating the product.
KEY DEFINITIONS
This user manual contains warnings and suggestions marked with the following symbols:

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GETTING STARTED 6
CARTON CONTENTS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
SETTING UP YOUR ERGO PRO WHEELCHAIR
HOW TO USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR 9
USER INSTRUCTIONS
APPLYING THE BRAKES
LEGRESTS
FOOTPLATES
SEAT BELT
QUICK-RELEASE WHEELS
ADDITIONAL STORAGE
FOLDING YOUR WHEELCHAIR, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 15
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTATION
STORING THE WHEELCHAIR
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 20
ARMREST HEIGHT
FOOTPLATE HEIGHT
BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT
ANTI-TIP WHEEL HEIGHT
CONTENTS

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR WHEELCHAIR 22
CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REPAIRS
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
WARNINGS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION 24
SELF PROPELLED SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT REISSUING
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
INTENDED USE
INTENDED USER
INTENDED ENVIRONMENT
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
DEFINITIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS 28
EXPECTED LIFETIME 29
WARRANTY 30
NOTES 31

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GETTING STARTED
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 Ergo Pro Wheelchair 1
2 Backrest Cushion 1
3 Seat Cushion 1
4 LHS Legrest 1
5 RHS Legrest 1
Contact CareCo immediately if any of the listed
contents are missing.
We strongly recommend that you keep the box
and internal packaging for the duration of your
warranty period.
CARTON CONTENTS
1. Push Handle
2. Half-Folding Back Mechanism
3. Attendant Brake
4. Armrest
5. Lap Belt
6. Brake (Self Propelled)
7. Brake (Transit)
8. Leg Rest
9. Rear Wheel (Self Propelled)
10. Rear Wheel (Transit)
11. Front Castor
12. Footplate
13. Anti-Tip Wheels
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
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3
1
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4
5
8
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Transit Version
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1. Remove all wheelchair components from
the outer packaging and place them onto
a level surface.
2. Push downwards on the seat base tubes
to open the wheelchair.
SETTING UP YOUR ERGO PRO WHEELCHAIR
3. Lift the backrest handles upwards.
An audible “click” will conrm the handles
are secure.
4. Place the seat cushion on the wheelchair
base canvas, then secure using the velcro.

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5. Place the backrest cushion on the
wheelchair back canvas, then secure using
the velcro.
6. Place the legrest onto the frame at a
90-degree angle, then rotate inwards.
Repeat on the other side.

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HOW TO USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSFERRING TO & FROM
Always ensure the brakes are applied before getting in/out of the wheelchair.
TRANSFER TO
Position your body as close to the wheelchair as possible. Support
your body using the armrests, before lowering into the seat.
TRANSFER FROM
Support your body using the armrests and place your feet on the
ground. Push upwards to lift out of the seat.
GRADIENTS
ASCENDING
Tilt your upper body forward when travelling up gradients for increased
stability.
DESCENDING
Tilt your upper body back when travelling down gradients for increased
stability.

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THRESHOLDS & FIXED OBSTACLES
Approach thresholds vertically to avoid wheelchair misbalance.
Correct Approach Incorrect Approach
SUGGESTION Use caution when operating the wheelchair near kerbs, ledges, and
doorway thresholds.
DOORS & GATES
Determine whether the door/gate opens towards or away from the user.
Reach for the handle and carefully accelerate forwards or backwards depending on the door/
gate orientation.
STAIRS, ESCALATORS AND LIFTS
The wheelchair is not designed to travel up/down stairs and escalators. Use a lift whenever
possible.
LIFTING & CARRYING
Lift/carry the wheelchair from areas of the frame that are clear from pinch points.

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APPLYING THE BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE
LOCKING
Push the brake lever forwards to lock the
parking brake.
UNLOCKING
Pull the brake lever backwards to unlock the
parking brake.
ATTENDANT BRAKE
STOPPING
Gradually squeeze both brake levers to stop
the wheelchair. Release the brake levers to
start moving again.
TURNING
Squeeze the left and right brake levers
individually to rotate the wheelchair.
Release the brake lever to stop rotating.
LOCKING
Locate the locking lever in the handle catch to
lock the attendant brake.
UNLOCKING
Lift the locking lever to unlock the attendant
brake.
Locking lever

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ATTACHING
Place the legrest onto the frame at a
90-degree angle, then rotate inwards.
An audible “click” will conrm the legrest is
secure.
Repeat on the other side.
REMOVING
Lift the legrest lever to release the leg rest
from the frame, then rotate outwards.
Lift the legrest away from the frame.
Repeat on the other side.
LEGRESTS
LIFTING
Fold the footplates upwards to assist the
user when leaving the wheelchair and when
folding the wheelchair.
LOWERING
Fold the footplates downwards to aid the
user when travelling in the wheelchair.
FOOTPLATES

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FASTENING
Insert the male buckle into the female buckle.
RELEASING
Press the exposed sides of the male buckle
while pulling away from the centre.
SEAT BELT
ATTACHING
1. Press & hold the quick release axle button.
2. Insert the quick release axle into the axle
sleeve, then push the wheel towards the
frame.
Repeat on the other side.
REMOVING
1. Press & hold the quick release axle button.
2. Pull the wheel away from the frame.
Repeat on the other side.
QUICK-RELEASE WHEELS
The self-propelled version of the Ergo Pro is equipped with quick-release rear wheels.

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ADDITIONAL STORAGE
CARECO WHEELCHAIR BAG
Attach additional storage space to the back
of your wheelchair by looping the bag straps
over the wheelchair’s push handles.
POPEM PANNIER BAG
Attach additional storage space to the side
of your wheelchair by looping the bag straps
over the wheelchair’s armrest.

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1. Apply the locking brakes. 2. Fold both footplates upwards.
FOLDING YOUR WHEELCHAIR, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
3. Lift the legrest levers to release the
leg rests from the frame, then rotate
outwards.
Repeat on the other side.
Optional: Lift the legrests away from
the frame.
Optional: Remove the backrest and seat
cushions from the wheelchair

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WARNING! Keep hands and body away from cross frame pivot to avoid possible pinch
points.
4. Press the backrest levers and fold down
the backrest handles.
5. Lift the seat base tubes upwards to close
the wheelchair.

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FRONTAL TIE DOWN POSITIONING
Attach the front tie-down straps to the
wheelchair in the location shown.
Secure the frontal tie-down straps to the
vehicle following the WTORS manufacturer’s
instructions.
REAR TIE DOWN POSITIONING
Attach the rear tie-down straps to the
wheelchair in the location shown.
Secure the rear tie-down straps to the
vehicle following the WTORS manufacturer’s
instructions.
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION IN A VEHICLE (OCCUPIED)
Your Ergo Pro wheelchair has been successfully tested in accordance with requirements of
ISO 71769-19 meaning it is suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle, providing that the
wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint straps (WTORS) meet the requirements of ISO
10542-1.
4-POINT WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Restraint system straps must be attached to
the wheelchair tie-down positions marked
with the following symbol.
Place the wheelchair into the vehicle in a
forward-facing orientation.
Front View
Rear View

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3-POINT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Fit the restraint system securely across the
user’s body ensuring no part of the restraint
system is twisted or obstructed by parts
of the wheelchair armrests, wheels, or
accessories.
The upper torso belt must t across the
chest & over the shoulder of the individual as
shown.
Secure the 3-point restraint system to the
vehicle following the 3-point restraint system
manufacturers instructions.
WARNING! The pelvic restraint belt must be positioned across the pelvis to ensure the
belt is within the preferred zone of 45 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.
WARNING! This type of safety restraining system is only applicable to users weighing
22kg or more (ISO-7176-19). Do not use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle when the
users weight is less than 22kg.
The wheelchair has been tested to ISO 71769-19 in a forward-facing position and has not
been tested in any other orientation. Do not transport the wheelchair user in any other
orientation other than shown.
A vehicle seating system provides a greater level of safety than a wheelchair secured in
a vehicle. We strongly recommend that the wheelchair user transfers to a vehicle seat
when reasonably possible.
Changing and/or substituting the wheelchairs securement positions must not be made
without consulting CareCo.
Ensure the chosen vehicle has the necessary accessibility and strength to transport the
occupied wheelchair.
30˚
75˚
Preferred
Zone
45°
75°

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STORING THE WHEELCHAIR
SHORT TERM STORAGE
Store the product in a cool and dry environment.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Use the maintenance schedule found within this user manual as a guide before and after
long term storage.
Store the product in a cool and dry environment.
WARNING! Storing the product in extreme temperatures can cause premature rusting
& damage.
STOWING THE WHEELCHAIR
Ensure the brakes have been applied and any accessories have been secured before
transporting.
Fold the wheelchair, then lift it into the desired vehicle.
Position the wheelchair appropriately within the vehicle to prevent excess movement during
transit.
TRANSPORTING BY AIR & RAIL
Prior to your journey, contact the service provider to conrm their transport-specic
requirements.

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FOOTPLATE HEIGHT
1. Remove the legrest from the wheelchair
frame.
2. Remove the bolt from the legrest using a
hex key.
3. Adjust the footplate height to a suitable
position.
4. Reinsert the bolt and tighten using a hex key.
5. Reattach the legrest to the wheelchair frame.
Repeat on the other side.
ARMREST HEIGHT
1. Press and hold the armrest button.
2. Raise or lower the armrest to the desired
height.
3. Release the button to lock the armrest in
place.
Repeat on the other side.
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the backrest cushion.
2. Detach the velcro strap and adjust to suit
the user.
3. Repeat for remaining velcro straps.
4. Reattach the backrest cushion.