WOK BCW Advantage User manual

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User
Manual
Rev. 4.0 #8002
WHEELCHAIRS OF KANSAS
09.17.2013
User Manual
BCW Advantage™Wheelchair

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Table of Contents
Definition of Symbols..................................................................................................................... 3
Manual Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions............................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 4
Device Information......................................................................................................................... 7
Description of the BCW Advantage™ Wheelchair.................................................................... 7
Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions................................................................................................ 9
Unpacking/Parts Breakdown ...................................................................................................... 9
Wheelchair Set-Up...................................................................................................................... 9
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 10
Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair..................................................................................... 10
Proper Use of the Wheelchair....................................................................................................... 12
Center of Balance...................................................................................................................... 12
Curbs and Single Steps ............................................................................................................. 12
Doorways and Obstacles........................................................................................................... 13
Motor Vehicle Safety................................................................................................................ 14
Reaching or Leaning................................................................................................................. 14
Slopes........................................................................................................................................ 15
Streets and Roadways............................................................................................................... 15
Transfers ................................................................................................................................... 16
Features......................................................................................................................................... 17
Armrests.................................................................................................................................... 17
Casters and Pneumatic Tires..................................................................................................... 18
Footrests and Leg Rests............................................................................................................ 18
Elevating Leg Rest (optional)............................................................................................... 19
Rear Wheel Locks..................................................................................................................... 20
Positioning Belts....................................................................................................................... 21
Safety Tips.................................................................................................................................... 22
General Safety........................................................................................................................... 22
Transport................................................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning Instructions.................................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 26
Fasteners ................................................................................................................................... 26

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Storage and Disposal................................................................................................................. 27
Parts and Assembly....................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................... 30
Rayes, Inc. dba Wheelchairs of Kansas™ (Wheelchairs of Kansas) Limited Warranty.......... 30
Manufacturer Disclaimer.......................................................................................................... 31
User Assistance Information......................................................................................................... 32

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Definition of Symbols
Manual Definitions
Throughout this manual different type fonts and icons are used to aid user readability and
understanding of the content. Below are some examples.
Standard Text Used for regular information.
Bold Face Text Emphasizes a word or phrase.
NOTE SETS APART SPECIAL INFORMATION OR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
CLARIFICATION.
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings/Cautions: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating, maintenance or servicing instructions. Disregarding a
warning could result in user and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment.
Manufacture label for Wheelchairs of Kansas (WOK):
WARNING: The wheelchair is to be used in accordance with each facility’s
policies and procedures.
For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the
BCW Advantage™ Wheelchair.Before using this wheelchair, the user must know what to do to
ensure safety.
Put the user at ease. The care provider should communicate with the user by telling them what
they are planning to do.
Work with the user’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to the care
provider’s abilities and those of the patient.
Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When possible use assistive safe patient
handling devices, if necessary to manually lift or support the patient, bend knees slightly and
keep back as upright and straight as possible.

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Important Safety Instructions
The wheelchair is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or safe working load listed in the specifications could
result in user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in user injury as well as damage to
equipment or other property.
Operating Instructions
Keep fingers and arms away from rotating parts when mechanisms are moving.
Operating this wheelchair with any part of the body in the frame can result in injury.
DO NOT use the wheelchair near an open flame or an extreme heat source.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer.
DO NOT use the wheelchair with any missing or abnormal parts.
Never take the wheelchair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to
cause the wheelchair to tip and injure the user, attendant or others.
Never let a person’s fingers come between moving parts when wheelchair is being
opened or closed. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type injury.
Proper Use of the Wheelchair
The point where the wheelchair will tip forward, tip backward or to the side depends on
the center of balance and stability. Follow the instructions in regard to center of balance
to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care provider.
The impact from dropping down from a curb or step can damage the frame or other
wheelchair parts and may loosen fasteners. Check for damage to the wheelchair or loose
fasteners before each use to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care provider.
Wheelchairs of Kansas wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle
seating. Follow the instructions for motor vehicle safety to avoid a fall or injury to the
user and/or care provider.
Wheelchairs of Kansas does not endorse or recommend the use of this wheelchair on
streets or roadways. Other means of transportation must be used under these conditions.
Reaching or leaning affects the user’s center of balance. Follow the instructions for users
reaching or leaning from the wheelchair to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care
provider.
Going up or down a slope will change the center of balance of the wheelchair. Follow the
instructions in regard to slopes to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care provider.
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the dangers of
motor vehicle traffic on roads or in parking lots.
Follow the instructions for transferring users to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or
care provider.

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Features
Never try to lift the wheelchair by its armrests. They may come loose or break. If this
occurs, the wheelchair may fall and cause injury to the user or others and could damage
the wheelchair. Lift the wheelchair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
They are not designed to bear the weight of the wheelchair.
If items, such as string or hair, become entangled between the caster and the axle bolt the
wheelchair may become hard to steer and roll. Check monthly and clean if needed.
Never try to lift the wheelchair by its footrest. They may come loose or break. If this
occurs, the wheelchair may fall and cause injury to the user or others and could damage
the wheelchair. Lift the wheelchair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. The
footrests are not designed to bear the weight of the wheelchair.
The lowest point of the footrest should be at least 2-1/2 inches above the ground level on
a flat surface. If set too low, they may “hang up” on the types of obstacles you can
expect to find in normal use. This may cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly and tip
forward.
Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. The wheelchair
may veer out of control or tip over. They should only be used to keep the rear wheels
from turning when the wheelchair is at a complete stop. Failure to do so could result in
user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Improper use of positioning belts may cause injury or death to the user and/or care
provider
Safety Tips
The wheelchair is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Replace worn or torn fabric immediately. Failure to do so could result in user injury as
well as damage to equipment or other property.
Installing a power drive on this wheelchair is an alteration to the frame and voids the
warranty. DO NOT mount a power drive on any Wheelchairs of Kansas wheelchair. It
will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause a tip over and severe injury
to you. See your WHEELCHAIRS OF KANSAS dealer for power wheelchair options.
Use of a seating system not approved by Wheelchairs of Kansas may alter the center of
balance of the wheelchair. This may cause the wheelchair to tip over and result in severe
injury to you. DO NOT make a change to the seating system of your wheelchair unless
you consult your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer first.
Wheelchairs of Kansas does not endorse or recommend the lifting of the chair, with a
person in it. Other means of transport must be used to carry a person over stairs or
obstructions in the pathway if no ramp or other means is provided to properly roll the
chair around or over the stairs or obstructions.
During transport, use caution so the wheelchair does not tip or overbalance. Failure to do
so could result in user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.

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Maintenance
The wheelchair requires regular maintenance to uphold performance and avoid premature
wear, damage and injury.
Many of the screws and bolts used in the wheelchair are special high-strength fasteners.
Contact an authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas technician to assist if finding the correct
fasteners. If improper fasteners are used, they could result in patient and/or user injury as
well as damage to equipment or other property.
The wheelchair needs to be stored, transported and operated in a temperature range of
-5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F).
DO NOT expose the wheelchair to humidity greater than 95%.

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Device Information
Description of the BCW Advantage™ Wheelchair
The BCW Advantage™ Wheelchair is designed with the needs of the bariatric patient in mind.
One Size Does Not Fit All™ which is why the BCW Advantage™ Wheelchair is available from
24” (61 cm) wide up to 34” (86.5 cm) wide. Designed and engineered for bariatric individuals,
this chair can hold up to 850 lbs. (385 kg). This chair has seat height adjustability by changing
the placement of the axle bolt and raising or lowering the casters. Standard accessories are also
offered, such as removable desk-length, height adjustable armrests and swing away footrests.
Armrests
Rear Wheels
Swing Away
Footrests
Casters

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Specifications
Overall Width - 24” / 61 cm .............................................................................31” / 79 cm
26” / 66 cm .............................................................................33” / 84 cm
28” / 71 cm .............................................................................35” / 89 cm
30” / 76 cm .............................................................................37” / 94 cm
32” / 81.5 cm ..........................................................................39” / 99 cm
34” / 86.5 cm ..........................................................................41”/104 cm
Overall Depth - 24” - 32” / 61 cm - 81.5 cm (Seat Width)..............................32”/81.5 cm
30” - 34” / 76 cm - 86.5 cm (Seat Width) ..............................33” / 84 cm
Overall Height - 24” - 28” / 61 cm - 71 cm (Seat Width)……....................40.5” / 103 cm
30” - 34” / 76 cm - 86.5 cm (Seat Width)……. ...............42.5” / 108 cm
Seat Depth……...................................................................................................20” / 51 cm
Seat Height - (From floor to seat)
24” - 28” / 61 cm - 71 cm (Seat Width)…….19”-20.5” / 48.5 cm - 52 cm
30” - 34” / 76 cm - 86.5 cm (Seat Width)…….20.5”-22” / 52 cm - 56 cm
Back Height….... ................................................................................................17” / 43 cm
Weight Capacity..........................................................................................850 lbs. / 385 kg
(Exceeding this limit will void the warranty)
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity and/or safe working load listed in
the specifications could result in user injury as well as damage to equipment or
other property.

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Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Unpacking/Parts Breakdown
Inspect for any signs of freight damage. If obvious damage is detected, contact the freight
company and file a damage complaint. It may be necessary to take pictures of the damage.
After visual inspection make sure all of the proper components have been received.
Determining if assembly is required will depend on the method of shipping. The wheelchair is
shipped two different ways. The wheelchair ships completely assembled or the casters and
wheels must be bolted on after delivery.
Items enclosed in the boxes:
Chair Frame w/ upholstery
Rear Wheels
Front Casters
Front Caster Bolts
Rear Wheel Bolts
Leg Rests
Tools required for assembly:
2 - 1/2” Open End Wrench
2 - 15/16” Open End Wrench
Wheelchair Set-Up
The Advantage wheelchair has two adjustments for the seat to floor height, determine which
height is suitable for your situation. If the top hole is used on the casters, be sure to use the top
hole on the wheels.
To bolt on the back wheels, slide the bolt through the wheels and then add the spacer. Attach
wheel assembly through the frame and secure the nut with a 15/16” wrench. Be sure to put the
bolt through the same (top or bottom) hole on both sides.
Slide the caster up into the frame of the chair, slide bolt in through the pre-drilled hole. Attach
nut with a 1/2”wrench. Be sure to put the bolt through the same (top or bottom) hole on both
sides.
DO NOT discard any packing material until all components are accounted for and are in good
condition.
WARNING: Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in user injury
as well as damage to equipment or other property.