Pride Mobility C550 User manual

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C550
Recline and Tilt Wheelchair
Owner’s Manual
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
20-24 Apollo Drive, Hallam, Victoria,
Australia 3803

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WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THIS WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHOLLY, CONTACT THE DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER
WHERE YOUR MANUAL WHEELCHAIR WAS PURCHASED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT. OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMANGE MAY RESULT.
COMPONENTS
Manufactured by
Taiwan Armada Enterprise Co., Ltd.
No.12 Kung-Yeh 14th Road, Da-Li Industrial Zone,
Da-Li District, Taichung City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Headrest (option)
Back upholstery
Lateral support (option)
Armrest
Skirt guard
Pommel (option)
Seat upholstery
Swing in & out legrest
Push handle
Rear wheel
Hand brake
(wheel lock)
Main frame
Front wheel

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(Customer Service Support)
Please contact nearest distributor (dealer) for after service.
Before calling:
Please fill in the following information. The details below will help us
assist you faster and ensure we provide you with the best advice
concerning your wheelchair.
Batch Number ..................................
Model ................................................
Date of purchase ...............................
(Notice):
The information contained in this User‟s Guide is subject to change without notice.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system or translated to another language or computer language, in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise without prior written consent
of Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride).
Use Pride accessories and parts only with Pride products. Pride parts are not interchangeable with
other manufacturers‟ products. Replace any worn parts immediately.
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ------------------------------------------
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1.2 Intended Use --------------------------------------
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1.3 Legal & General Responsibilities --------------
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2. Safety Instruction ------------------------------------
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2.1 General Information -----------------------------
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2.2 Safe operation ------------------------------------
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3. Unpacking & Assembly ----------------------------
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3.1 Unpacking -----------------------------------------
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3.2 Assembly ------------------------------------------
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4. Adjustment -------------------------------------------
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4.1 Quick release axles -------------------------------
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4.2 Anti-tipper -----------------------------------------
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4.3 Headrest (option) ---------------------------------
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4.4 Lateral support (option) -------------------------
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4.5 Armrest --------------------------------------------
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4.6 Footplate ------------------------------------------
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4.7 Swing in&out legrest ----------------------------
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4.8 Pommel (option) ---------------------------------
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4.9 Back recline ---------------------------------------
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4.10 Seat tilt -------------------------------------------
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4.11 Seat belt ------------------------------------------
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4.12 Seat depth adjustment --------------------------
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4.13 Back height adjustment ------------------------
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4.14 Hand break --------------------------------------
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4.15 Drum Hub brake system -----------------------
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4.16 Tyre Pressure ------------------------------------
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5. Maintenance -----------------------------------------
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5.1 General care ---------------------------------------
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5.2 Upholstery -----------------------------------------
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5.3 Paintwork of frame -------------------------------
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5.4 Drive wheel adjustment -------------------------
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5.5 Broken spokes ------------------------------------
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5.6 Wheel lock ----------------------------------------
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6. Temporary Storage ----------------------------------
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7. Specifications ----------------------------------------
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8. Warranty ----------------------------------------------
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8.1 Limited warranty ---------------------------------
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8.2 Warranty exclusions ------------------------------
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1. Introduction
We thank you for choosing the “C550”. This latest model has been designed with specific practical
user needs in mind. It combines practical and durable construction with safety and performance of
ergonomics.
This manual contains some useful tips and information on safety, operation and maintenance. Please
read it carefully to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment and benefit from your new independence
and mobility.
Whenever you require special advice and attention do not hesitate to contact your local Pride Mobility
distributor. They have all the equipment and know-how to provide an expert service and assistance on
technical and clinical applications to suit your particular needs.
1.2. Intended Use
The C550 is intended to assist and improve mobility for those individuals who are less able or have
walking difficulties who wish to maintain their independence and freedom.
Your day to day activities will depend on your physical capabilities and your own specific
circumstances. If in doubt seek medical advice first.
The information is this booklet provides a general guide on how to use your wheelchair safely and
correctly. Do not use the wheelchair without reading this manual first.
1.3. Legal & General Responsibilities
As a wheelchair user you must be aware of the risks involved to both yourself and others. We
recommend that you take out „Third Party Liability‟ insurance to cover you against any possible
claims. Advice and policies are available from general insurance companies or alternatively ask Pride
Mobility distributor for details.
Although by law you are not required to hold a driving license you are responsible and fully liable for
proper operation and use of your wheelchair. You must ensure that your chair is maintained and is in a
good condition at all times.

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2. Safety Instruction
2.1. General Information
Ensure that:
● The operating manual is read by all people who drive, care for and service the manual wheelchair.
● All persons who drive, care for, service or repair the manual wheelchair have access to the operating
manual at any time.
Any damages resulting from nonobservance of this operating manual are excluded from the
guarantee.
Risk of accidents!
●Do NOT use the wheelchair if your driving capability is impaired through consumption of medicine
or alcohol.
●Only use the wheelchair for its correct intended use.
●Only use the wheelchair when it is in perfect working order.
●If any breakdowns occur, stop using the wheelchair immediately and secure it against unauthorized
use.
●It is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could influence the function and safety of
the wheelchair immediately.
●Observe maximum loading = see Specifications
●Only use accessories and spare parts authorized by Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
●The wheelchair is only authorized for transport of one person.
Tipping hazard!
●Do not lean out over the armrest to the sides or over the backrest to the rear.
●Keep the wheelchair away from children. It is not intended to be used as a toy

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2.2. Safe operation
When using indoors beware of narrow doors, steps, high surfaces, protruding wall fittings and
everyday household items such as children‟s toys, electrical appliances etc. Take extra care in kitchen
environments.
To ensure stability and safe control you must maintain proper balance at all times. The wheelchair is
designed to remain stable during normal use as long as you do not move your centre of gravity outside
the normal seating position.
When reaching/bending forward do not lean your body out of the wheelchair further than the length of
the armrests. Do not attempt to reach objects by sliding forwards to the edge of the seat.
When reaching/bending backwards do not reach any further than your arm will extend without
changing your seating position.
Never attempt to use an escalator or stairway, always use a lift.
Occasionally check that the adjustments of the footrests, armrests are secure and are set in the most
comfortable position for use.

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3. Unpacking & Assembly
3.1. Unpacking
Your manual wheelchair is shipped partially disassembled for protection during shipping. After
removing C550 from the carton please check that you have been supplied with the following
main parts.
(1)The main frame assembled with back adjustable belt, seat board, rear wheel, front wheel,
headrest (option), armrest and push handle.
(2) Seat upholstery
(3) Back upholstery
(4) Armrest
(5) Side panel
(6) Hand brake
(7) Legrest
(8) Anti-tipper
(9) Lateral support (option)
(10) Pommel (option)
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3.2. Assembly
Please assemble the main parts mentioned as per the following procedure and check the assembly for
normal operation.
3.2.1 Back
Fold the backrest back as shown in Figure 1.
Use lock pin to lock back adjustment as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
3.2.2 Legrest
Mount the swing-in & out legrest as shown in Figure 2 & 3.
Figure 2 Figure 3

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3.2.3 Back upholstery
Place the back upholstery on the wheelchair as shown in Figure 4 & 5 & 6.
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
3.2.4 Seat upholstery
Place the seat cushion on the wheelchair as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
3.2.5 Pommel (option)
Insert pommel unit into the bracket then tighten the knob as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8