Enigma SPIRIT User manual

Enigma Spirit Wheelchair Owners Handbook
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ENIGMA SPIRIT WHEELCHAIR
Enigma Spirit Wheelchair Owners Handbook
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1. CONTENTS
1. Contents
2. Introduction
3. Parts Description
4. Adjustment Features
5. Folding Back Mechanism
6. Disassembly and Folding
7. Operation
8. Using the Stepper Tube
9. Using the Wheelchair in a
Vehicle.
10. Tyre Pressure and
Inflation
11. Care and Maintenance
12. Specification
13. Warranty Details
2. INTRODUCTION
The Enigma Spirit wheelchair been designed with elegance and
quality in mind. It is suitable for occasional or frequent use, and
can be used outdoors and indoors. It’s aluminium frame is
lightweight and durable. The wheelchair is designed for a single
user of up to 136kg (21 stone). The wheelchair comes with 24”
wheels which allow either the user or an attendant to propel the
wheelchair.
All Enigma wheelchairs are manufactured to the highest quality
and are CE compliant. Medicare Technology is an ISO 9001 and
EN 46001 certified medical device manufacturer.
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3. PARTS DESCRIPTION
LEG REST
CASTOR
WHEEL
PARKING
BRAKE
QUICK
RELEASE PIN
REAR
WHEEL
ARMREST
HALF-FOLD
MECHANISM
BACK
CANVAS
PUSH
HANDLE
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PUSH
HANDLE
HALF-FOLD
MECHANISM
POCKET
REAR
WHEEL
ANTI-TIP
WHEEL
4. ADJUSTMENT FEATURES
Armrests
The angle and front height of
the armrests can be adjusted
to suit each user. To adjust
the angle, press the button
shown in the photograph
whilst pulling up or down on
the front of the armrest. When
the desired angle is reached,
release the button to lock.

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Legrests
The length of the leg rests can
be adjusted. 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 retighten the allen bolt
to secure.
5. FOLDING BACK MECHANISM
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.
!
Warning:
Do not pull on the black lever as this could result in
damage and/or injury.
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6. DISASSEMBLY AND FOLDING
The leg rests, rear wheels and cushions are easily removable
without tools to facilitate a light carry weight and minimize
storage space required.
i. Legrests:
The legrests can swing in / out
and are removable for
convenience.
Pull the button (arrowed) on 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.
!
Warning:
Always ensure the legrest is properly reinstalled and
locked in position before use.
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Warning:
Check that the
wheel is securely
fastened before
use by pulling the
wheel and
ensuring there is
no sideways
movement.
ii. Rear wheels:
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 the same
movement pull the wheel hub
away from the wheel.
To put the wheels back the
procedure should be reversed.
iii. Folding the wheelchair:
The wheelchair has been designed with an easy fold
mechanism. 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.
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7. OPERATION
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Before Using the Wheelchair read the safety
notices below:
•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.

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i. Propulsion
•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.
ii. Brakes
The wheelchair comes with right
and left parking brakes.
To apply the brakes, push down
on the brake handle (shown by
white arrow).
To unlock the brakes, pull up on
the brake handle (shown by black
arrow).
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8. USING THE STEPPER TUBE AND KERBS
Anti-tip wheels. 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.
!
Warning:
Ensure that the wheels on both stepper tubes are set
at the same height.
Use the stepper tube to raise the front castors (when mounting
a kerb for example). To use, push down on the stepper tube with
a foot.
!
Warning:
Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the
push handles as this could result in damage to the
wheelchair.
To mount a kerb. 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 wheelchair forward, lifting it up slightly to mount
the kerb if required.
To go down a kerb. 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.
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Warning:
Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the
push handles as this could result in damage to the
wheelchair.
9. USING THE WHEELCHAIR IN A VEHICLE
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.
10. TYRE PRESSURE AND INFLATION
The Enigma wheelchair comes with solid tyres on both front and
rear wheels, and hence there is no need to monitor tyre
pressure.
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11. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
•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.
•The wheelchair comes with a toolkit to perform simple
maintenance tasks and most common adjustments.
•The user should routinely check the following items. It is
recommended that a Medicare Technology dealer services
the wheelchair annually, where these items should be
repaired, replaced, adjusted and/or lubricated if required.
•Tyre wear
•Wheel bearings
•Castors
•Brakes
•Legrest locking
mechanism
•Seat upholstery
•Back upholstery
•Arm pads
•Arm rest mechanisms
•Rear wheel quick
release pin
•Anti-tip bar adjustment
•Half folding back
mechanism
•Back posts
•Wheelchair (folds up)

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12. SPECIFICATION
Model XSES18 (Spirit wheelchair)
Overall D* 97 x 71 x 91cm / 38¼” x 28¼” x 36”
Folded Width 32cm / 12½”
Seat D* 40 x 45 x 48cm / 16” x 18” x 18¾”
Carry Weight 5.8kg / 13lb
Total Weight 14.9kg / 33lb
Weight Capacity 21 stone / 136 kg
Max Gradient 10º (18%)
All dimensions are based on the wheelchair in its default
configuration.
D* = Dimensions (L x W x H)
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Warning:
Do not exceed the weight capacity or maximum
gradient stated above. Failure to do so could result in
damage or injury.
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13. WARRANTY DETAILS
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 warranty conditions below:
1. Any work or replacement part installation must be carried out by an authorised Medicare
Technology dealer / service agent.
2. To apply the warranty should your wheelchair require attention please contact the outlet
from which you purchased the wheelchair.
3. 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.
4. Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered by the balance of the warranty period on
the wheelchair.
5. Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired will be covered by a three-month
warranty.
6. 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.
7. The above warranty conditions apply to brand new wheelchairs. Second-hand
wheelchairs supplied directly by Medicare Technology carry a six-month warranty
period. If you are unsure whether your wheelchair is covered contact your dealer.
8. 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
9. The frames on Enigma aluminium wheelchairs have a five-year warranty.
In the event of your wheelchair requiring attention, please contact your service agent / dealer
and give all relevant details so they can act quickly. 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.
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