Caremart LITEMATE User manual

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YOU AND/OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE.
General Information
You have just purchased a wheelchair from Van Os Medical UK Ltd. We want to thank
you for your confidence in our Caremart products. The wheelchair is a quality
product.
The policy of Van Os Medical UK Ltd. is to continuously improve the quality and
reliability of our products. We reserve the right, therefore, without proper
notification, to alter this guide.
It is important that you read this manual carefully. The manual contains important
information on the safe use and maintenance of your manual wheelchair. We
recommend that you keep this manual, it is also your proof of warranty and it can
come in useful later.
The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that should be seen as
broad guidelines.
Your new wheelchair requires frequent maintenance much of which you can do
yourself. We want you to take your wheelchair once a year to be inspected by an
expert.
Caution!
In this guide you will find informative notes and warnings. These are clearly
identified by the symbols and the appearance of the text.
 Tip
Information.
 Warning:
To avoid personal injury, follow the instructions.

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1 INDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................4
2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ..............................................5
2.1 COMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR ........................................................................5
2.2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR .............5
3 SAFFETY REGULATIONS .....................................................................................6
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY ..............................................................................................6
3.2 WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE ....................................................................................6
4 USER INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................7
4.1 SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................................................7
4.2 NEGOTIATING PAVEMENTS AND UNEQUAL SURFACES .....................................................8
4.3 GOING UP AND DOWN RAMPS................................................................................9
4.4 GOING UP AND DOWN STAIRS ...............................................................................9
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS ..................................... 11
5.1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION..................................................................................11
5.2 UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR ............................................................12
5.3 USE OF THE FOOTPLATE AND FOOTREST .................................................................12
5.4 USE OF THE BRAKE ..........................................................................................14
5.5 USING THE ARMRESTS ......................................................................................14
5.6 USING THE QUICK RELEASE WHEELS ......................................................................15
5.7 TYRES TABLE .................................................................................................15
5.8 USING THE SAFETY BELT ...................................................................................16
5.9 USE OF THE FOLDING BACKREST ..........................................................................17
6 TRANSPORT THE WHEELCHAIR....................................................................... 17
6.1 DE-ASSEMBLY................................................................................................17
6.2 ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................17
7 MAITENANCE................................................................................................... 18
7.1 TYRES.........................................................................................................18
7.2 BRAKES .......................................................................................................18
7.3 CROSS FRAME ................................................................................................18
7.4 REAR WHEELS................................................................................................18
7.5 FRONT CASTOR AND FRONT CASTOR FORK ...............................................................19
7.6 UPHOLSTERY .................................................................................................19
7.7 CLEANING ....................................................................................................19
8 PROBLEM ANYLYSIS AND SOLUTIONS............................................................ 20
9WARRANTY...................................................................................................... 21
9.1 WARRANTY APPLICATION ..................................................................................21
9.2 WARRANTY DEFINITION ....................................................................................21
10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 22

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1 INDENTIFICATION
Your Caremart Litemate wheelchair is equipped with a unique serial number. You can
find this number on the frame of your wheelchair. Below is an example of the frame
label on which you can find the identification number. Furthermore you will find the
explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below.
1. Model name The model name from your wheelchair.
2. Definition Description of the design of your scooter.
3. Warranty This is the warranty period. Chapter 9 describes
your warranty terms and conditions in more
detail.
4. Serial number The unique serial number. You will need this
number when making technical requests or if
warranty parts are required.
5. Maximum weight The largest occupant weight allowed for your
wheelchair.
6. Production date Production date of your wheelchair.
7. Type number This number indicates what type of wheelchair
you have, again this is always required when
making technical calls.
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2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
2.1 Components of the wheelchair
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Push handle
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Front Wheel
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Backrest
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Front fork
3
Mechanism for folding backrest
12
Height adjustable armrest
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Side plate
13
Safety belt
5
Tyre
14
Seat cover
6
Hand rim
15
Footrest
7
Quick release axle
16
Footplate
8
Stepper
17
Heel strap
9
Brake
Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know
these before continue reading this manual. Designs and specifications may change
without prior notice.
2.2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair
Your wheelchair is foldable and designed so that it is easy to transport. Your
wheelchair is a medical equipment product and is not a standard consumer product.
You must follow this manual completely to ensure good, optimal and safe use of your
wheelchair.
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3 SAFFETY REGULATIONS
Van Os Medical UK Ltd. specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or
property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or
ordinances. The Caremarte Litemate is if the instructions for use as described in this
manual are followed you will have a highly secure and stable product. It is however
possible that, when the Caremart Litemate is not used properly, dangerous situations
may occur.
3.1 General safety
Protect your Caremart wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your
wheelchair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.
Warning:
You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to guarantee safe use.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings:
Disobey the instructions which are described in this manual may result in
damage to the wheelchair or body injuries to the user;
Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements if possible;
Do not use your wheelchair on sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle.
The wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to injury of the
wheelchair occupant or others;
Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the
wheelchair;
Do not drive into curbs;
Before leaning or reaching forward, push your bottom to the back of the chair
and face the castors forwards;
Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the
wheelchair and also effect the balance of the wheelchair and may injure the
user;
For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a
minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;
Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the brakes before
transferring to or from the wheelchair;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame
label;

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Engage the brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to get off;
Do not stand on the footrests, this will cause the wheelchair to tip over and
injure the user (figure 1);
Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by Van Os Medical
UK Ltd. will invalidate the warranty of this wheelchair and may lead to injury to
the user and or damage to the wheelchair.
4 USER INSTRUCTIONS
You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to
learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life
style. Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and
effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities.
4.1 Safety tips
Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair, reaching and bending in the
wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of
you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform these movements and techniques
as described below.
Transferring
Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre. Consult your physical therapist
for assistance in developing your individual technique. The possibilities you have for
making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics. We advise you to
discuss this first with your physical therapist.
However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from
the wheelchair can you best do this in the following manner:
Figure 1

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To get out of the wheelchair:
First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stands as closely as possible to
the place of where you wish to transfer to. Put the castors forward and engage the
brakes. Swing away the footplates and place your feet on the ground. You are now in
position to carry out the operation. Shift your weight to the front of the chair, you
can use the armrests as a support and move yourself to the place where you wish to
transfer to. If necessary you can use a transfer board.
To get in:
To get in your wheelchair you need to do the same things as when you want to get
out of the wheelchair, only in reversed order.
Reaching:
We strongly recommend that you seek the help of an attendant to pick something up
for you.
4.2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces
Going up the pavement:
The attendant can help you in two different ways, however we advise you to do it
the first way:
1. In the first method for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach to
pavement facing forward. The attendant must pull the push handles towards
him and place his foot on the stepper on the rear side of the wheelchair,
see figure 2. Because of this there is a leverage effect that tips the
wheelchair.
2. In the second method the attendant is already standing on the pavement
and makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as
close to the pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean
backwards. This way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant
can pull the chair on the pavement. The attendant needs to make sure that
the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down.
Figure 2

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Warning:
Do not drive into curbs!
Going down the pavement:
The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb. Then the user should
lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point. When the
wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb.
When the wheelchair is off the pavement, the attendant can let the front wheels
back onto the ground.
4.3 Going up and down ramps
Inspect the slope always for risks, such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces
before you drive off.
Warning:
Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending. This
changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards.
You may recall earlier in the manual that you were instructed to ensure the footrests
are a minimum 7 cm from the ground. One reason for this is that when you are
descending a slope you need a minimum of this amount of clearance in order to
ensure the footplates do not catch the end of the slope.
4.4 Going up and down stairs
Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little
help from others it is possible to climb up and down the stairs. Assessment of the
weight that has to be moved should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this
manoeuvre.
Going up the stairs
You need to go up the stairs backwards with two attendants, one attendant at the
front and one attendant at the back. The attendant at the back grabs the push
handles and let the wheelchair tip backwards until it is in balance. When the wheels
are in balance the attendant at the front needs to grab the side frames. You are now
in position to climb the stairs. The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up
until they are above the first step and the attendant at the back makes the first step
on the stairs. Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair. You can let the
front castors down when the attendant at the front has taken the last step.