Remploy Aurora User manual

February 2006 Revision C

February 2006Revision C
Part One - Aurora product guide.
February 2005
Contents:
Part one – Aurora product guide.
1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Opening the product package
1.1.3 Preparing the wheelchair for use
1.1.4 Armrests/Side guards
1.1.5 Backrest
1.1.6 Brakes
1.1.7 Castors
1.1.8 Footrests
1.1.9 Seating/folding
1.1.10 Stabilisers
1.1.11 Wheel assembly
1.1.12 Recommended configurations
1.1.13 Warranty information

1.1 Introduction.
The Aurora is Remploy’s new lightweight folding wheelchair. The unique half seat folding system
allows the chair to fold down to a smaller size than a traditional chair. Subtle modularity allows you
to configure the chair to suit a range of users and environments. This guide shows how to get the
best performance from your new chair and how the chair can be configured to suit your needs. The
following section describes how to safely use and maintain your Aurora wheelchair.
It will have been delivered in assembled form with the specification as ordered, if you are in doubt
about the specification please contact your distributor or approved service agent. Remploy
recommends that trained personnel configure the chair and carry out necessary adjustments
following professional assessment prior to use. Before the chair is used it should also be checked
and tested.
1.1.2 Opening the product package.
For protection during transit your Aurora wheelchair is packed in a cardboard carton, together with
user guidance information. Each wheelchair has its own specific identification code label at the
back of the chair. This code together with other product information such as occupant weight limit,
should also be noted on the wheelchair service record included in the information package supplied
with the product.
Take care that all the information supplied is kept in a safe place for reference. The service record
should be available for the approved distributor to endorse at the recommended service interval.
Other cautionary labels secured to the wheelchair are reminders for the user, and should not be
removed without reference to the approved distributor.
Users are responsible for ensuring that the product is used safely and correctly. Packaging should be
disposed of carefully and safely after an initial period of use.
1.1.3 Preparing the wheelchair for use
Features on the Aurora allow your chair to be stowed more conveniently. These include fitting and
removing the quick release wheels (Section 1.1.11) folding the backrest (section 1.1.5) and folding
the chair. These are routine operations and you should familiarise yourself with them before using
your Aurora wheelchair.

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1.1.4 Armrests/side guards
Two types of armrest are available to fit the Aurora, these are two different sizes, desk and full
length. The desk length allows greater freedom in environments such as an office, the full length
offers greater levels of support and is better suited for occupants that use the armrest for
transferring. Both versions can be either quickly removed or pivoted back out of the way. These
features aid storage and side transfer.
Desk length
To remove them simply depress the button at the back as illustrated above and lift out of the
bracket. When replacing them, the latch will snap into place when they are correctly located. To
rotate them out of the way, lift them from the front and move them to the desired position. When
replacing, it is important that the bottom of the side panel is located in the slot on the side of the
frame.
Full length
Besides offering more support than the desk arm they also
have a second latch at the front. To remove them simply
depress the button/latches as illustrated (left) starting with the
front latch. When replacing them, locate the rear first (the
catch will snap into place when correctly located) then pivot
the front fixing back into place. To rotate out of the way
without removing, unlatch and lift from the front and move to
the desired position without disengaging the rear latch. When
refitting for use, it is important that both latches are engaged.
It is also possible to fit a tray with the use of an adapter. This slides into the front of the main tube
on the full length version and is held in place by the same bolt that locates the armrest pad.

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1.1.5 Backrest
The Aurora backrest can be folded to reduce the space needed for storage or transportation. To do
this, release both latches as illustrated and allow the back to fold down. To set the chair up for use
again, lift the back tubes until the latches re-engage. Ensure that the latches are correctly located
before using the chair.

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1.1.6 Brakes
The brakes that are fitted can be moved to suit either 24” or 315 mm wheels. The recommended
mounting positions for both wheel sizes are shown in the images above.
Brake pressure is adjusted by moving the clamp and the slider tube on the frame to the desired
position. To do this, loosen the two bolts on the brake clamp, and then configure the brake assembly
as appropriate. When re-clamping the brake ensure that it is not clamped to a tube that will rotate
when the chair is folded. To engage the brake, rotate the lever forwards as shown on the 24” wheel
configuration drawing.
When engaged the brakes should exert sufficient pressure on the tyres to hold the chair on a 10
degree slope. Operation of the brake will be effected by variations in tyre pressures. It is important
to maintain correct and constant tyre pressure once the brake is set. Refer to the recommendations
in the service section for tyre pressures.
24” wheel 315 mm wheel

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1.1.7 Castors
The castors have multiple wheel positions to allow for
variations in seat to ground heights and wheel sizes. The
spindle should always be vertical for maximum
maneuverability and directional control. Whenever a rear
wheel setting is changed the castor position should be
checked. You may need to either move the caster wheel to a
different hole position or reset the spindle to vertical. This is
done by rotating the off center clamp bolts the required
amount. Locktite should be applied to the fixing nuts if they
are removed and refitted for any reason.
1.1.8 Footrest
Correct positioning of the
footrests to suit occupant
size and position is very
important as it has a major
effect on distribution of
seating pressure. The
underside of the
occupant’s legs should be
supported as far forward
as possible over the length
of the seat, to reduce high-
pressure areas. When
transferring to and from
the wheelchair, avoid
contact and weight on the
footrest, as this will cause
the wheelchair to tip
forwards.
To adjust the height of the footrest remove the bolts, move the footplate as needed and replace the
bolts.

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1.1.9 Seating/folding
The seating system on the Aurora allows the chair to fold down into a smaller size than a standard
folding chair, the supporting seat tubes are split in two. To fold the chair, simply release the latch on
the front brace, remove/lift the cushion and/or front flap and lift the rear seat rails/supporting canvas
as illustrated below. When unfolding the chair, ensure that the rear seat canvas and seat rails are
correctly located prior to re-fixing the cushion/flap then re-lock the latch.
Front cross brace
not shown.

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1.1.10 Stabiliser
Stabilisers can be fitted if there is a risk of the user tipping the chair backwards. Their position
effects the angle that the chair can tip back to before it touches the ground. Remploy recommends
that trained personnel configure the chair and carry out necessary adjustments following
professional assessment prior to use. Adjusting the stabiliser can adversely the effect the
performance of the stabiliser
1.1.11 Wheel assembly
There are two
standard wheel
options available with
your Aurora
wheelchair, 24” or 315
mm.
Both wheels are
supplied with quick
release axles, they are
operated by depressing the spring-loaded button in
the center of the hub (as illustrated above.) This
allows the receiver to be inserted/removed. When
fitting the wheel it must be up against the bush
face and the button must be in the released
position. Check the security by pulling the wheel away from the frame.
With both wheels there is some adjustment available, this allows you to change the seat to ground
height (24”wheel only), wheelbase or wheel size (see the next section 1.1.12 for the recommended
configurations.) For each wheel size there is corresponding fixing points as shown in the image
(above left.) The mounting block will have been fitted to the chair to suit the wheels fitted at the
time of order. The same block is used for both wheel options.

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The image below shows show how the block is fitted to the chair and how the wheel alignment can
be set using the grub screws in the wheel mount block.
Caution: Remploy recommends that trained personnel configure the chair and
carry out necessary adjustments following professional assessment.
1.1.12 Recommended configurations.
Your Aurora Wheelchair can be configured in 6
different ways to alter stability, wheelbase and/or
seat to ground height. The table on the next page
shows how to configure the chair for each of these
recommended configurations. When using the
diagrams ensure that you are viewing the chair
from the left side (as on the image left.)