Novis BetterLiving User manual

Transit Wheelchair
Detachable, swing away footrests
Padded seat and backrest
Solid 7”
(180 mm)
front wheels
Nylon heel loops
Lift up,
padded armrests
Pneumatic 12”
(305 mm) rear wheels
Profiled grip attendant handles
Park brakes
Prior to use please read all instructions.
We recommend you keep this User Guide in a safe place for future reference.
user guide
Prior to use please read all instructions.
We recommend you keep this User Guide in a safe place for future reference.
user guide

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Product Overview
A compact, transit wheelchair with folding
lightweight aluminium frame for easy
transport and manoeuvrability. Available in
two different seat widths, this chair features
padded seat and backrest, sturdy brakes,
padded lift up armrests
for easy lateral transfer and profiled attendant
grip handles.
The detachable, height adjustable footrests
are equipped with heel loops, offering
greater security and user comfort during
transport. Both footrests fold away to increase
accessibility and ease of transfer.
With pneumatic 12” (305 mm) rear wheels
and solid 7” (180 mm) rubber front wheels for
smooth transit, the chair is simple to fold for
easy travel and storage.
Transit Wheelchair
Box Contents and Inspection
Carefully remove all components from the box
and check items against the list below. Any
damaged or missing components should be
reported to your authorised dealer or Novis
Healthcare.
Prior to use, remove all packaging and plastic
wrapping and check the wheelchair for any
damage that may have occurred in transit,
paying particular attention to:
›Any cracks or damage to the wheels,
tyres or chassis.
›Damage to the seat and backrest.
›Any missing or loose screws, wheelnuts
or fasteners.
Intended Use
›This wheelchair is designed for indoor and
outdoor use, and is intended for propulsion by
an attendant.
›The maximum occupant weight is 110 kilograms,
as stated on the manufacturer’s label.
›The wheelchair should only be used and
maintained in accordance with the instructions
in this User Guide.
User Guide (this document)
Wheelchair
Backrest cover
Seat cushion
Left hand footrest
Right hand footrest
Tool kit

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Unfold the wheelchair
To unfold the wheelchair, place on a stable
surface and stand behind the wheelchair.
Use both hands to press down on the outer
edges of the seat frame to unfold. It may help
to gently tilt the wheelchair back to lift the
front wheels off the floor. Once open, press
firmly to make sure cross brace is locked.
Set Up
Secure the backrest
Place the backrest over the back straps of the
wheelchair with the padded foam cushion facing
forwards. Push firmly to ensure the hook and loop
fastener is securely attached both back and front.
Pull the bottom flap under the back of the seat and
push firmly to secure the hook and loop fastener
attachment. This closes any gap between the seat
and the backrest.
Secure the seat cushion
Place the seat cushion onto the wheelchair, with
the zip towards the back of the seat and the
angled edge facing forwards.
Make sure the attachment strips are aligned and
push firmly to ensure the hook and loop fastener
is securely attached.
Attach the footrests
With the footrest at a 90° angle to the chassis
(ie swung outwards), attach the footrest by aligning
the two holes at the top of each footrest with the
corresponding hinge pins on the chassis frame, and
push down firmly to insert.
Now swivel the footrest inward to lock into
position, and fold down the footplates.

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Adjusting the handle height
To move the attendant handles up or down, turn the
lock lever (located on the back of the seat directly
beneath each handle) anti-clockwise until loose.
Adjust the handles to the required height (level with
the attendant’s wrist height when standing), then
tighten by turning the lock lever clockwise.
Ensure the handles are at the same height.
If the lever is protruding from the side of the
wheelchair it can be repositioned. Holding your
thumb against the red centre point of the handle,
pull the handle outwards and rotate.
Adjustments
Adjusting the brakes
When fully released, the maximum
distance between the brake latch
and the tyre should be no more than
25 mm.
To adjust the brakes, use the Allen
Key (provided in the toolkit) to loosen
both bolts in the brake assembly
(refer to picture). Slide the assembly
up or down to set the correct
distance.
Securely tighten both bolts again
and check the adjustment has not
affected proper brake function
(when the brakes are engaged the
rear wheels should
not move).
25mm

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Adjustments
Adjusting the footrest height
Correct leg position is achieved when the
occupant’s feet can be placed flat on the
footplates when his/her thighs are resting
horizontally on the seat.
To adjust the height of the footrests, use the
Allen Key (provided in the toolkit) to loosen
the bolt on the leg support (do not remove).
Adjust each footrest by sliding up or down
until the desired position and height are
reached, ensuring both footplates are at the
same height.
Tighten the bolt firmly to lock into place.