CareCo SIRIUS SP User guide

Product Code WC02071
OWNERS HANDBOOK
Wheelchair with Attendant Brakes

Your Sirius Wheelchair
1. Push Handle
2. Attendant Handbrake
3. Armrest
4. Handbrake
5. 24” Rear Wheel
6. Legrest
7. Footplate
8. Front Castor
List of Parts
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Wheelchair.
The Sirius 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 Sirius Wheelchair has been designed for
use both indoors and outdoors and will take a
maximum user weight of 110kg (17 stone). It is a
self-propelled wheelchair and can be propelled
by the wheelchair user using the rear wheel
handrims or by an attendant/carer using the
push handles at the rear. The Sirius folds up for
ease of transportation and storage.
Introduction
Wheelchair Dimensions: 60cm (16”) 65cm (18”)
(Width) x 103cm (Length) x 95cm (Height)
Seat Dimensions: 40.5cm (16”) 46cm (18”)
(Width) x 40cm (Length) x 48cm (Height)
Folded Width: 33cm
Weight: 13.8kg
Maximum User Weight: 110kg (17 stone)
Tyre type: Solid PU tyres

Assembly
The Sirius 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.
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 legrests are
height adjustable
to a number of
positions using the
spanner provided.

The Sirius Wheelchair 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 front
and rear of the seat canvas, pull upwards to fold
the chair.
Folding
For transportation it is recommended that the
legrests are removed by pushing the chrome
lever on the legrests and swinging away from the
wheelchair. This will unlock the legrest and allow
it to be removed by lifting upwards.

Stepper Tube and Kerbs
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.
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 atten-
dant/carer then pushes the wheelchair forward
and gently lowers the rear castors to the ground.
WARNING Do not push down on the handles
to raise the front of the wheelchair as this could
result in damage to your Sirius Wheelchair. Use the
stepper tube as described further on in this manual.

• The Sirius Wheelchair can be propelled by
the wheelchair user using the rear wheel
handrims or by an attendant/carer using the
push handles at the rear. Parking brakes –
push the plastic brake handle with your hand
towards the front of the wheelchair. Pull the
handle back to release the brakes.
• Apply reverse pressure to the handrims or
push handles to slow the wheelchair during
operation.
• Do not use on gradients larger than 10
degrees.
• The Sirius Wheelchair 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.
• If you must stop on an incline, avoid sudden
abrupt movements when you resume.
• Do not reach for items further than your arm
will extend.
• Be aware of hazards in your region when
operating.
• Always apply parking brake when
transferring into or out of the wheelchair.
Operation

Maintenance
Be sure your Sirius 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
Maintenance 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.

Warranty
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
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.

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