PDG Mobility BENTLEY Series Installation guide

BENTLEY
Series
Bentley/ Bentley LT
MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR
Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual
DEALER This manual must be given to
the user of the wheelchair.
USER Before using this wheelchair read
this entire manual and save it for future
reference.
Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting
the user of this wheelchair, read this
manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding PDG
products, parts and service, please visit
www.pdgmobility.com
Rev: 2
Description: Bentley Series Manual
Date: 2019 July 8th
Document: 16058

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1INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a PDG mobility wheelchair.
Please do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this
manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions, contact a health
care professional such as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP), clinical professional
or therapist who is familiar with this type of product before attempting to use this
equipment.
If you have any questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of
your wheelchair and the service you receive by us or your PDG supplier, please write or
call us using the contact information below:
PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC.
#103- 318 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC V5X 4N6
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Please note and reference your product serial number when contacting PDG for us to
better serve your customer support needs.
Serial Number:
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................... 3
3 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE .................................................................................... 5
4 SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 6
5 SAFETY AND HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .............................................................. 7
5.1 Stability and Balance ................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Tilting ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Curbs and Steps ........................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Stairways and Escalators ........................................................................................... 10
5.5 Transfers to and from Other Seats ............................................................................ 10
5.6 Weight Distribution ................................................................................................... 11
5.7 Reaching, Leaning, and Bending Forward ................................................................. 11
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................. 12
7 STANDARD FEATURES ............................................................................................ 13
8 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY.................................................................................. 14
8.1 Inspection .................................................................................................................. 14
8.2 Out of the Box Assembly Instructions ....................................................................... 14
9 STORAGE ............................................................................................................... 15
10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................................. 15
11 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 17
11.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 17
11.2 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ......................................................................... 17
12 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 17
13 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENT .............................. 18
14 SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS & OPTIONS ........................................................................ 18
14.1 Adjustment Guide ...................................................................................................... 18
14.2 Frame Options (and Identification) ........................................................................... 19
14.3 Seat Depth ................................................................................................................. 20
14.4 Seat-To-Floor Height ................................................................................................. 20
14.5 Armrests .................................................................................................................... 22
14.6 Front Rigging .............................................................................................................. 23
14.7 Footplates .................................................................................................................. 27
14.8 Backrest Adjustments and Options ........................................................................... 28
14.9 Rear Wheels ............................................................................................................... 29
14.10 Anti-Tippers ............................................................................................................... 31
14.11 Front Casters.............................................................................................................. 32

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14.12 Wheel-Locks .............................................................................................................. 32
14.13 Seat Tilt ...................................................................................................................... 33
14.14 Gas Strut and Cable Assembly ................................................................................... 35
14.15 Heel Loops (Optional) ................................................................................................ 36
14.16 Padded Calf Strap (Optional) ..................................................................................... 36
14.17 Headrest (Optional) ................................................................................................... 36
14.18 Postural Support Devices or Lap Belts (Optional) ..................................................... 36
14.19 Oxygen (O2) Tank Holder (Optional) ......................................................................... 37
14.20 IV (Intravenous) Pole Mount (Optional) .................................................................... 37
14.21 Extended Base with Rear Floor Jacks (Optional) ....................................................... 38
14.22 Motor Vehicle and Transit Use .................................................................................. 38
15 ISO 7176-15 TEST INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ...................................................... 41
16 LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 42

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3NOTICE –READ BEFORE USE
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, PDG endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the end user. However, final selections of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Thus it is recommend an
Assistive Technology Professional, clinical professional or therapist be consulted to
determined which model would best meet the wheelchair user’s mobility and
positioning needs.
All wheelchair set-up and adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician.
The options you choose and the set-up and adjustments have a direct impact on the
wheelchairs stability. Factors to consider that affect your safety and stability are:
a. User’s abilities and capabilities specifically of strength, balance and
coordination.
b. The types of daily hazards and obstacles encountered.
c. The specific dimensions, options and set up of the wheelchair. In particular
any changes to the seat height, seat depth, seat angle, back angle, size and
position of the rear wheels and front casters will change the stability of your
wheelchair. You should only make changes after consulting with a qualified
professional.
WARNING and CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe
practices, which could result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTE – THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE. An updated version of this owner’s manual may be available at
www.PDGMobility.com
INDICATIONS FOR USE – The Bentley Manual Tilt Wheelchair is intended to provide
mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Does not have the required ability to adequately manage the functions of a
manual tilt-in-space wheelchair and does not have a capable caregiver for the
required assistance
Cannot tolerate prolonged periods in a seated position with posterior tilt
Highly agitated occupants
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS – PDG does not
recommend wheelchair users be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-
manufacturer-installed restraint systems whenever it is feasible, and the unoccupied
wheelchair should be stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle during travel.
However, if transportation in a vehicle in the wheelchair is required, the wheelchair
must be equipped with PDG factory installed transport-ready tiedown mounting points
and the wheelchair occupant must use a restraint device. The Bentley wheelchair
complies with the crash testing requirements of ISO 7176-19: 2008 and, as such, has
been designed and tested for use as a forward-facing seat in motor vehicle. Thus, for
transportation in a vehicle the wheelchair must be restrained from movement using
RESNA WC-4:2017, section 18 wheelchair tie-down system and the vehicle must be
equipped with RESNA WC-4:2017, section 19 anchor points.