Roma Medical 1300 User manual

Lightweight Manual Wheelchairs
‘Orbit’
Models: 1300 & 1330
USER MANUAL
Please ensure this manual is read and understood before using the scooter.
June 2011
Model 1300 Illustrated

Contents Page
Introduction 3
Intended Use 3
Technical Specification 3
Feature Guide 4
Safety Advice 5
Opening and Folding 6
Reaching and Stretching 6 & 7
Reclining and Tilting 7 & 8
Safety Checks 9
Features 10-12
Adjustments 13 & 14
Maintenance 14 & 15
Warranty
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ROMA MEDICAL ‘Orbit’ wheelchair.
Extensive research and development combined with high quality components and
stringent testing ensure that ROMA MEDICAL wheelchairs are of the highest standards.
This user guide will help you to operate your wheelchair with confidence. It is important to
follow the safety information in this guide, taking note of the various warnings and
recommendations. Ensure that you understand these user instructions and follow the
maintenance advice given.
Intended Use
The ROMA MEDICAL 1300 / 1330 ‘Orbit’ wheelchairs were designed to provide a
lightweight means of mobility for users up to 115kgs (18st).
A folding backrest and removable footrests make it easily transportable when not in use.
Technical Specification
The wheelchairs are classified as: Class 1 Medical Device as per MDD
93/42/EEC.
1300 (self propel) 1330 (car transit)
O/All Length 1060mm / 42” 1020mm / 40”
O/All Width 670mm / 26.5” 580mm / 23”
O/All Height 920mm / 36” 920mm / 36”
Folded Length 780mm / 30.5” 720mm / 28.5”
Folded Width 320mm / 12.5” 310mm / 12”
Folded Height 740mm / 29” 750mm / 29.5”
Seat Width 455mm / 18” 455mm / 18”
Seat Depth 410mm / 16” 410mm / 16”
Armrest Height 190mm / 7.5” 190mm / 7.5”
Seat to Ground 480mm / 19” 480mm / 19”
Seat to Footrest 350-500mm / 14-19.5” 350-500mm / 14-19.5”
Weight 15kgs 13kgs
Maximum User Weight 115kg / 18 stone 115kg / 18 stone
Please note that the Orbit wheelchairs are not currently tested to ISO 7176-19
and should therefore NOT be used as a seat when being transported in a
vehicle.
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Feature Guide
‘Orbit 1300 Self Propel Wheelchair’
1. Folding backrest for easy transport
2. Locking brakes with attendant brake function
3. 60cm quick release pneumatic rear wheels
4. 20cm solid front castors
5. Swing in / out detachable footrests
6. Flip up and detachable armrests
NOTE: Model 1330 shares the above features apart from the 60cm rear
wheels. The 1330 features 30cm rear wheels and is designed to be attendant
propelled only
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Safety Advice
This user manual gives guide points to the most common procedures and techniques
involved in the safe operation and maintenance of your wheelchair.
Please practice these techniques until you are competent in manoeuvring around
obstacles and feel at ease in controlling your wheelchair. The techniques described in this
booklet are a starting point for a new wheelchair user, with safety being the prime
consideration.
Use this booklet as a basic guide. Many wheelchair users successfully use the techniques
suggested on the following pages. It is also advisable that a health care professional be
involved prior to your wheelchair being operated.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the brakes are applied when transferring to and from the
wheelchair and that when travelling in a motor vehicle the wheelchair user transfers to
the motor vehicles seat and uses the safety restraints provided in the motor vehicle.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed the weight capacity
• Do not attempt steep inclines unless you have assistance.
• Do not adjust the footrests lower than 6.5cms (2½ins) from the ground.
• Do not stand on the footplates when transferring to or from the wheelchair. This
could cause the chair to tip.
• Do not lean on the wheelchair or use it as a walking aid, this could result in a loss of
balance.
• Do not lean / reach forward unless you have ensured the castors are in a forward
position.
• Do not attempt to lift the wheelchair by the armrests or leg rests if they are of the
removable type.
• Do not replace or fit any other parts other than ROMA MEDICAL parts to your
wheelchair.
• Do not fix any restraints to the wheels of the wheelchair.
• Ensure that the brakes are clean and adjusted correctly.
• Do not carry bags on the push handles as this may compromise stability on inclines
and uneven surfaces.
Removing the wheelchair from its carton
Tip the carton on to its side (narrow edge) with the wheelchair’s pushing handles pointing
to the floor. Slightly raise the pushing handles and wheel the chair from its carton. This
procedure alleviates the need to lift the wheelchair above waist height.
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OPENING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Opening the wheelchair
Remove all outer packaging from the wheelchair.
Gently pull the arms apart and the wheelchair should open. Push
down on the sides of the seat to ensure that the chair is fully
opened. Ensure the cross brace seat rails locate fully into the seat
guides and the seat rails lie parallel with the frame tubes.
Folding the wheelchair
The wheelchair footplates should be lifted to the vertical position
and the detachable footrests removed prior to folding. Also fold
down the backrest.
Grip the front edge of the seat upholstery and pull upwards. The
crossbars of the wheelchair will come together closing the
wheelchair.
On fold down back models, fold the backrest prior to folding the
chair.
Reaching, leaning and bending
If you find yourself having to reach lean or bend, it is important to
ensure that the front castors are used to give extra stability.
Position the front castors in a forward position and apply the
brakes.
DO NOT sit on the front of the seat and attempt to reach for high
objects. This could potentially lead to a forward tip and injury to
the user.
DO NOT attempt to pick up objects that are situated on the
floor between your legs.
ALWAYS seek assistance if there is an object outside your
reach.
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Leaning backwards Position the wheelchair as close as
possible to the item you are trying to reach.
Do not over reach.
Do not lean over the backrest as this may cause the chair to
tip or become unstable.
DO NOT over reach backwards or sharply adjust your body
position as this may cause instability.
DO NOT stand on the footplates, this will cause the wheelchair to
tip forward. Always flip the footrests up and use the floor.
ALWAYS seek assistance whenever you are experiencing
difficulty.
Caution
On assessment of the wheelchair user the healthcare advisor
should be able to determine the persons stability when using a
wheelchair and if necessary recommend a wheelchair fitted with
anti-tipping levers.
Reclining / Tilting (For Attendant Purposes Only)
Grip the pushing handles firmly and place a foot on the
tipping lever.
Push down on the tipping lever until the balance point is
achieved. The attendant will feel the difference in weight
ratio and can control the tilt from the push handles and
tipping levers.
Turn the wheelchair in the direction required.
Returning from the tilted position, keep one foot on the
tipping lever and a firm grip on the pushing handle and
lower slowly to the ground.
The same procedure can be adopted to lower and raise persons up and down Kerbs.
An attendant should be available for kerb climbing.
The wheelchair should be tilted back in the manner described above.
Going up a kerb the wheelchair is pulled up and over backwards.
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Going down the kerb the same operation is applied as
going up, lower the wheelchair slowly down the kerb
with the chair tilted back.
Ensure that when these actions are undertaken the
attendant has sufficient bodyweight to hold the
wheelchair and the user. If not please ensure that two
attendants assist.
Do not use the wheelchair on an escalator.
Do not use the wheelchair for ascending or
descending stairs.
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Safety Checks
Periodically under take the following inspections. The frequency of these inspections will
be determined by the amount of use the wheelchair is subjected to.
It is suggested that your wheelchair has an annual inspection and service by your dealer.
General
Wheelchair opens and closes smoothly
Wheelchair runs straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side)
Brakes
Brakes do not rub on the wheels when moving.
Brakes are easy to apply.
No loose linkages on the brake
Cross braces
Inspect for wear or bends.
Pivot bolt is secure, but slides freely.
Skirt guards
Inspect for damage, broken panels or sharp edges.
Self-taping screws or rivets are secure.
Armrests
Check for damage
Ensure armpads are screwed firmly in place.
Seat and back
Check edges for tears
Check for excessive stretch.
24" & 12" wheels
No excessive side movement when wheels are spun.
Axle lock nuts are secure.
8" castor wheel bushes
Inspect stem for correct tension by spinning the castor. Castor should come to a
gradual stop. Adjust tension on lock nut.
Tyres
Inspect for wear and cracking of the tyre walls.
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Chair Features
Quick release rear wheels (1300 only)
The rear wheels can be quickly
removed without to tools for easier
transportation. Ensure the brake is
unlocked and simply press the black
button at the centre of the wheel and
pull away from the frame.
Re-fitting the wheel is the reverse of the
above.
Ensure the wheel is correctly refitted
and cannot be pulled away from the
frame without the button being
depressed. Failure to do this could result
in the wheel becoming loose whilst
occupied which could result in injury.
Flip up and removable armrest
For easier side transfers, the armrests
can be flipped backwards. Simply press
the lever arrowed opposite to the and
lift the arm back out of the way. To fully
remove the arm, turn the lug at the
back of the arm and lift the arm
assembly clear of the wheelchair.
When refitting the armrests, ensure the
spring buttons fully relocate into the arm
receiver sockets and the rear lugs are in
the locked position.
Rear armrest locking sockets
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Fold down backrest
If the backrest is required to be folded
for transportation simply press the
release lever down (1) and fold the
top of the backrest down (2) at the
same time.
The handle will lock into place when
returned to the upright position.
Attendant brake lever
Both models have attendant operated
brake levers which enable an attendant to
operate the parking brake.
Squeezing the lever in the direction ‘A’ will
operate the brake.
To release the brake squeeze lever ‘B’
while applying pressure to the main brake
lever and release together to unlock the
brake.
CAUTION: Never leave patients who
require full time attention unattended in the
chair.
User operated brake
The user can operate the brake by simply
pushing the lever forward to lock and back
to release. (The user cannot release the
brake if it has been operated by the
attendant brake lever)
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Foldaway brake lever
For easier side transfers the brake lever can be folded away as shown below. Pull up on
the brake lever and gently push it backwards out of the way. Reverse the operation to
put the lever in it’s operating position.
Swing in / out detachable footrests
To swing the footrests in / out push the
finger lever to the left or right as shown in
the image opposite.
To remove the footrest push the lever and
lift the footrest away from the wheelchair.
When re-fitting always ensure the
footrests are re-located and cannot be
lifted of moved from side to side.
Note: Never leave footrests in the swing in
or out position when in use as this could
cause injury to the user.
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Adjustments
Each wheelchair is supplied with a small toolkit which has the necessary tools to perform
simple adjustments and maintenance. (A cross head screwdriver will be required to adjust
footplate depth)
Parking Brake
Should the user parking brake become
ineffective, it can be adjusted by
slackening the two allen bolts circled
above. Fully release the brake, slacken
the bolts and carefully slide the brake
assembly towards the rear wheel about
5mm. Retighten the two bolts and test.
If the brake remains ineffective, repeat
the process until the brake holds.
Attendant Brake (1300)
It is possible that after some time there
may be a small amount of stretch in the
cable. The stretch can be
compensated for by using the
adjustment screw as shown opposite. It
uses the same principle as that of a
bicycle brake.
Use an 8mm spanner to turn the
adjuster anti-clockwise and then tighten
the locking nut to prevent the adjuster
returning.
Attendant Brake (1330)
It is possible that after some time there
may be a small amount of stretch in the
cable. The stretch can be
compensated for by using the
adjustment screw as shown opposite. It
uses the same principle as that of a
bicycle brake.
Use an 8mm spanner to turn the
adjuster anti-clockwise and then tighten
the locking nut to prevent the adjuster
returning.
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Footplate Depth
The footplate depth should ideally be adjusted by your dealer prior to the commissioning
of your wheelchair.
Should you require to adjust the depth of
the footplate, locate the nut (A) and screw
(B) bolt located on the footrest hanger.
Completely undo the nut and screw and
remove the retaining bolt from the footrest
hanger. The footrest stem tube has
adjustment holes to set the depth. When
the required depth is achieved, simply
locate the bolt through the hanger tube
and stem and retighten the bolt.
Maintenance
Whenever any part of your wheelchair is not functioning properly, a hazardous situation
could result. Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts will provide
many years of trouble free performance.
Regular checks should be made of:-
Castor retaining bolts If you notice that your wheelchair’s castors
‘flutter’ it is likely that they will need
tightening, this can be confirmed if there is
any side to side movement of the castor
assembly.
An 8mm allen head bolt is located inside
the castor fork and this should be
tightened.
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Quick release rear wheel axles (1300 only)
It is important that the quick release
wheel axle is inspected and maintained
at least monthly.
Check there is no free play in the wheel
and lubricate the locking ball bearings
with a light oil to ensure free movement.
Upholstery cleaning
Your wheelchait is fitted with a removeable upholstery set for easy cleaning.
Use hand warm soapy water.
Caution! Do not use paint remover, or solvents on the upholstery.
If the upholstery becomes torn or damaged seek replacements to avoid any possible risk
of contamination.
Metal Parts
Clean all metal parts with auto wax or a similar compound.
Caution! Do not use strong detergents, abrasive cleaner or any other material that will
scratch the finish
Tyres
Periodically examine tyres for wear and replace as needed. Tyres should be replaced
when they become loose on the rim or when they are cracked or worn.
Stability
You should always be aware of your surroundings and take care not to enter a situation
where your wheelchair may become unstable. This would generally be due to adverse
inclines or uneven ground.
Lap Belt Adjustment
Your lap belt is a standard feature on your wheelchair which has been factory fitted. Your
dealer should demonstrate how the lap belt should be adjusted. The purpose of the lap
belt is to ensure that the user is seated in their most comfortable, safe position.
Adjustment of your lap belt
Ensure that you are sitting back fully into the seat with the pelvis as upright as possible and
not leaning to one side.
Position the belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the lap belt. As a guide, the belt
should be adjusted so that there is sufficient room for two fingers to slide between your
body and the belt.
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KB&S 16040
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Standard Terms
This is to certify that your ROMA MEDICAL wheelchair is guaranteed for a period of one
year from the date of purchase. The warranty is not transferable.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for damage caused by any misuse,
unauthorised alterations or non-observance of the instructions set out in this user manual.
The guarantee excludes parts, which have been subjected to natural wear and tear
during this period (Tyres and plastic parts)
Model No:……………………………
Serial No:…………………………….
Purchase Date:……………………..
Dealer’s Stamp
Roma Medical Aids Ltd.
York Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend. CF31 3TB
Tel: 01656 674488 Fax: 01656 674499
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