Tendercare MINI TILT Instruction manual

Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
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Authorised by J Adams November 05
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WO OR RK KS SH HO OP PM MA AN NU UA AL L
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Fo or r
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MI IN NI IT TI IL LT TW WH HE EE EL LC CH HA AI IR R
Please read these instructions carefully
before attempting to maintain the wheelchair
Warning
The cartons are heavy
Moving and unpacking must be performed with care

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Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
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Headrest
Push
Handle
Tipping
Lever
Brake
Lever
Footrest
Armrest
T
TE EN ND DE ER RC CA AR RE E
MINI TILT WHEELCHAIR
Backrest
Lock
Gas Strut
Operating Lever

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Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
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CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 Your Mini Tilt Wheelchair Manual……………………….……... 4
2 Transit Packaging…………………………………………………... 4
3 Tools and Torque Settings………………………………………….. 5
4 Preparing for Use……………………………………………….…... 5
4.1 Unfolding the Wheelchair……………………………………… 5
4.2 Fitting and Removing Headrest………………………………… 8
4.3 Tilt in Space Mechanism……………………………………….. 8
4.4 Tyres and Brakes……………………………………………….. 8
4.5 Rear Wheel Position…………………………………………….. 9
5 Cleaning…………………………………………………………….. 10
6 Maintenance………………………………………………………… 10
6.1 Routine Maintenance…………………………………………… 10
6.2 Six Monthly Maintenance Procedure……………………….…. 11
7 Repairs………………………………………………………….…… 11
7.1 Front Castors …………………………………………………... 11
7.2 Rear Wheels……………………………………………………. 12
7.3 Brake Adjustment………………………………………….…… 12
7.4 Replacing Armpads…………………………………………….. 12
7.5 Replacing Seat Upholstery……………………………………... 13
7.6 Replacing Backrest Upholstery………………………….……... 13
7.7 Replacing Gas Struts…………………………………………… 13
8 Important Points…………………………………………………….. 15
9 Dimensions and Weights……………………………………….…… 15
10 Parts List…………………………………………………………….. 16

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1. Your Mini Tilt Wheelchair Manual
The purpose of this manual is to help you get the best from your wheelchair. It does this by
telling you how to complete those maintenance tasks that can be carried out by a competent
person. The manual also tells you when you should contact the manufacturer who is: -
Tendercare Ltd
PO Box 3091, Littlehampton, BN16 2WF
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
2. Transit Packaging
Warning the transit carton is heavy, moving and unpacking must be done with care.
Observe all lifting and handling regulations.
1) The wheelchair is supplied in a cardboard carton of approximate size and weight 700 mm
wide x 570 mm deep x 950 mm high. Weight of carton 23 kg.
2) Stand the Carton upright making sure it is supported and cannot fall over. Open the
carton and remove any packages or packing, which could obstruct the removal of the
frame.
3) When you have removed the contents and checked you have all the items listed below you
should dispose of the packaging at your local recycling centre.
4) Check that you have the following items: -
Item Component Number Yes No
1 Mini Tilt wheelchair 1
2 Armrests 2
3 Push handles 2
4 Thumb Screws (for push handles) 4
5 Footrests 2
9 User Manual 1
Check all items for damage to paintwork, alignment, welds etc.
If any items are damaged or missing please contact Tendercare,
preferably by fax [phone] within 36 hours of delivery.
The general assembly of the Mini Tilt wheelchair is illustrated on page 2.
A parts list is given on page 16.

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3. Tools and Torque Settings
The following tools are required to dismantle and reassemble the wheelchair: -
Spanners and sockets: - 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 19mm and 24mm.
Hexagon Keys: - 3mm 4mm and 5mm.
Torque Wrench: - range 0 to 60 Nm.
Screwdriver: - Crosshead.
Torque settings: -
Spanner Size Torque Nm
8mm 10
10mm 15
13mm 25
19mm 45
24mm 54
4. Preparing for use
The wheelchair is supplied ready for use. The following pre-delivery procedures should be
carried to check that the wheelchair has not suffered damage during transit and that all
features operate satisfactorily.
Warning: - When raising or lowering the backrest, ensure that you hold the frame so
that you avoid any danger of catching your fingers in moving parts.
4.1 Unfolding and folding: - make sure all items below are working properly
With the wheelchair standing upright.
4.1.1 Backrest supports: - Make sure the locks operate positively and freely
Standing behind the wheelchair lift the backrest locking pins using the
ball shaped handgrips at the bottom of the backrest tubes. Turn them
so that they lock into the groove arrowed opposite
Lift backrest supports vertical.
Lock the supports in position by moving the finger grips out of the
arrowed groove (see photo) and making sure they have moved to the
bottom of the slot in the backrest tube.