Redgum CRYSTAL RG18B User manual

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USER MANUAL
Please read and keep these instrucons
CRYSTAL
SELF PROPEL WHEELCHAIR
RG18B
Edion 2
2

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION - INTENDED USE
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS
3. SET UP - UNPACK and INSPECT SUPPLIED PARTS
4. SET UP - WHEELCHAIR UNFOLDING / FOLDING
5. SET UP - BACKREST UNFOLDING / FOLDING
6. SET UP - FIT SWING AWAY FOOTRESTS
7. OPERATION - HAND BRAKES
8. OPERATION - SWING AWAY FOOTPLATES
9. OPERATION - QUICK RELEASE REAR WHEELS
10. USAGE GUIDELINES - DO’s + DON’Ts
11. PRODUCT CARE - INSPECTIONS / CLEANING
12. WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this quality REDGUM Brand product.
If you have any issues or quesons about the CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair
please contact your supplier or REDGUM Brand direct:
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
A: 1 Business Way, Malaga Western Australia 6090
INTENDED USE
This product has limitaons and should be used in accordance to these guidelines.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to the product and injury
to the user. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the suitability of this product
for its intended use. The user should consult their appropriate healthcare professional
if unsure of the correct product usage for their unique circumstances.
Only use your CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair for the purpose for which it is intended,
which is as a short term usage mobile chair for a single user that is operated by the
occupant or a aendant / carer. Refer to usage guideline page for informaon on how to
use wheelchair in a safe manner.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This equipment MUST be assembled for
use and operated by a competent person.
1.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FEATURES
Lightweight wheelchair - 12.5kg
Powder coated aluminium frame
Compact - folding frame and fold down backrest
24” at free self propelling quick release rear wheels
8” at free front swivel castors
Aendant operated hand brakes on push handles
Occupant operated hand brakes
Removable / Adjustable height swing up footrest with fold up footplates with heel straps
Padded armrests
SPECIFICATIONS (All dimensions shown are nominal)
Overall: 660mm (W) x1080mm (L) x925mm (H) - including swing away footrests
Folded Overall: 300mm (W) x670mm (L) x735mm (H) - Rear wheels / footrest removed
Seat: 450mm (W - between armrests) x420mm (D) x520mm (H)
Armrests: 300mm (L) x50mm (W) x 220mm (H - from seat)
Backrest: 450mm (W) x400mm (H)
Footrest: 175mm (W) x155mm (D) x340 - 440mm (H - from seat)
Wheels: Ø610mm (24”) at free rear wheels / Ø200mm (8”) at free front swivel castors
Product Weight: 12.5kg
Maximum Weight Loading: 127kg - evenly distributed
Please contact REDGUM Brand if you would like any further informaon
on the CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair.
2.

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SET UP- UNPACK and INSPECT SUPPLIED PARTS
Ensure you have been supplied with the following parts:
We recommend that
you visually inspect
the following aspects
of the wheelchair
prior to use:
- Framework
- Upholstery
- Wheels
- Brakes + cables
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you see any damage
or suspect a fault,
DO NOT USE
THE PRODUCT
and contact
your supplier
for support.
3.
TOOLS SUPPLIED
(Not shown to scale)
LEFT
SWING AWAY
FOOTREST
RIGHT
SWING AWAY
FOOTREST
ALLEN
KEY

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4.
SET UP- WHEELCHAIR UNFOLDING / FOLDING
The CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair comes folded
and requires unfolding prior to use.
Please follow these steps:
1. Pull OUT on both of the armrests at the
same me to open out the wheelchair.
2. Push down on the outside edges
of seat to ensure wheelchair has been
fully unfolded.
Important note:
DO NOT place ngers underneath seat
when unfolding wheelchair!
To fold wheelchair:
- Pull UP on seat.
(Ensure footplates are up
prior to folding)
PUSH DOWN
ON SIDES OF SEAT
PULL OUT
ON ARMRESTS
PULL OUT
ON ARMRESTS

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SET UP- BACKREST UNFOLDING / FOLDING
The CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair comes with
the folded backrest and requires unfolding prior to use.
Please follow these steps:
1. Place your hand on the armrest.
2. Rotate up each backrest handle
unl it locks into posion.
5.
Important note:
Check to ensure both backrest handles have locked into posion prior to use.
(Loud ‘CLICK’ should be heard when they have fully located in place)
To FOLD down the backrest handles
please follow these steps:
1. Press the top of the lever in towards the frame.
2. Rotate handle down.

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SET UP- FIT SWING AWAY FOOTRESTS
The CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair comes with
removable adjustable height swing up footrests.
Please follow these steps to locate the
swing away footrests onto the wheelchair:
1. Posion the swing away at 90°
to the wheelchair as shown.
2. Line up the holes on the end of brackets
with pins on wheelchair frame.
3. Gently lower swing away
onto brackets.
4. Rotate swing away in towards
wheelchair unl it locks into
posion.
5. Rotate footplate down
if required.
6. Repeat process to locate
other swing away onto
wheelchair.
6. Refer to page 8 for more informaon on swing away operaon

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7.
OPERATION - HAND BRAKES
The CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair
comes with aendant operated hand brakes
located on the push handles.
To ENGAGE brake:
Pull up on lever.
Brake will disengage when lever when released.
To ENGAGE PARK brake:
Pull up on lever and then push small lever forward.
Brake will remain engaged when lever is released.
To DIS-ENGAGE PARK brake:
Pull up on brake lever.
Park brake will disengage automacally.
The CRYSTAL 2 Self Propel Wheelchair
also comes with occupant operated hand brakes
located on each side of wheelchair in front
of rear wheels.
To ENGAGE PARK brake:
Push lever forward.
Brake will remain engaged when lever is released.
To DIS-ENGAGE PARK brake:
Pull lever back.
Park brake will disengage when lever when released.
Note:
It is recommended
that the park brake
is engaged when
wheelchair is in use
and is staonary.
Pull up lever
to brake
Pull up lever and
push forward
small lever to
engage park brake