WOK BCW Reference guide

BCW Wheelchair
Customer Manual
#8003
Uncontrolled Copy
Rev 2.0 Current 08/12/09


TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFINITIONSOFSYMBOLS ................................1
INTRODUCTION
Description .......................................2
Specifications......................................3
PRE-USEINSPECTIONANDSETUP............................4
FEATURES
Armrest.........................................11
Footrests........................................12
UpholsteryFabric ...................................14
OPTIONS
ElevatingLegrests...................................15
PositioningBelts....................................15
PowerDriveAttachments ...............................16
SeatingSystemModifications.............................16
SAFETY TIPS
Fasteners .......................................17
Maintenance......................................17
Storage.........................................18
OPERATION OF MECHANISM
General.........................................7
ReachingorLeaning ..................................8
Slopes..........................................9
StreetandRoadways..................................9
Transporting a Chair and Rider Up or Down Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CastersandPneumaticTires .............................11
Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RearWheelLocks...................................13
CenterofBalance....................................5
CurbsandSingleSteps.................................5
DoorwaysandObstacles................................6
Escalators........................................7
MotorVehicleSafety ..................................7
Transfers ........................................9
Cleaning........................................17
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
LimitationsandExclusions...............................19
GoverningLaw.....................................19
WarrantyServicesProcedures.............................20
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER
GeneralInformation..................................21
TrademarksandPatents................................21
Copyright........................................21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS
In the following sections you will find important instructions for your safety. The words
“WARNING” and “CAUTION” alert you to specific risk of personal injury or property damage.
They mean as follows:
WARNING A hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to
you or to other persons.
CAUTION A hazard or unsafe practice that may cause damage to this bed or to
other property.
DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS
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You should make sure that persons who assist you read and follow all warnings and
instructions that apply to that use. Before using this BCW Wheelchair, each attendant must
know what to do to ensure safety.
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, severe injury may occur to you or
your attendant.
1. Put the user at ease. Tell the user what you plan to do and explain what you expect the
user to do.
2. Work with the user doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your
abilities and those of the user.
3. Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When you lift or support the user,
bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
DESCRIPTION
Wheelchairs of Kansas BCW Wheelchair is an extra-wide heavy-duty wheelchair for bariatric
(obese) individuals. The wheelchair is tailored to the user's measurements with customized
seat width, seat depth, back height and seat height. Additionally, a variety of front rigging,
armrest styles, handrims and wheel options are available. Constructed with stainless steel, the
wheelchair features double cross braces and 5/8-inch heavy-duty axles. The wheelchair is built
for a 600 lb. capacity but can be manufactured for larger capacities. For easy transporting and
storage, the chair conveniently folds to 13".
INTRODUCTION
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Desk Length
Armrests
Calf Pads
Rear Wheels
Front Caster
Elevating
Legrests
Footplates

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INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATION
Overall Width
20” ...................................................................28.5”
22” ...................................................................30.5”
24” ...................................................................32.5”
26” ...................................................................34.5”
28” ...................................................................36.5”
30” ...................................................................38.5”
Wider Sizes are Available
Overall Depth
18”(with standard depth) ....................................32”
Overall Height
16” (with standard seat height)...........................40”
Seat Depth...............................................................18”
Greater Seat Depth are Available
Seat Height
Standard ..........................................................20.5”
Other Seat Heights are Available
Back Height (Standard)............................................16”
Greater Back Heights are Available
Weight Capacity .................................................600 lb.
Larger Capacities are Available with Upgrade
(Exceeding this limit will void the warranty)
WARNING If you fail to heed this warning, a fall may occur and cause severe
injury to you or your attendant, and may cause damage to this
wheelchair and to other property.

PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SETUP
SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, severe injury may occur to you or
others. Before each use of your wheelchair you should:
1. Make sure that your chair rolls easily and freely and that all parts work smoothly.
2. Check for excess noise, vibration or a change in ease of use. They may be signs of a
problem such as low tire pressure, loose fasteners or damage to the chair.
3. If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or adjust your chair before using it. Contact
your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer to help you find and correct the problem.
WHEELCHAIR ASSEMBLY
Determining whether assembly is required will depending on the method of shipping. The
wheelchair is shipped two different ways, one way is completed assembled and the other way
the casters and wheels must be bolted on.
Tools required: 2 - ½”Open End Wrench
2 - 15/16” Open End Wrench
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.
Slide the caster up into the frame of the chair, slide bolt in through the pre-drilled hole. Attach
nut with a ½”wrench.
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OPERATION OF MECHANISM
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CENTER OF BALANCE
WARNING The point where the chair will tip forward, tip backwards or to the
side depends on the center of balance and stability. If you fail to
heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe
injury to you.
1. To avoid a fall or tip over, you should have someone help you until you know the balance
points of your chair and how to avoid a tip over.
2. The center of balance and stability of your chair are affected by :
A. A shift in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
B. Riding your chair on a sloped surface.
CURBS AND SINGLE STEPS
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you or others:
1. Never try to climb or descend a curb or a step alone unless you are a skilled rider and you
are sure you have the upper body strength needed to do so.
2. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches high) unless you have help, your
wheelchair may exceed its balance point and tip over.
3. When you have an attendant, make sure that they use the push handles. The attendance
must have secure points to hold the rear of the wheelchair.
CAUTION The impact from dropping down from a curb or step can damage the
frame or other chair parts and may loosen fasteners. Check for
damage to the wheelchair or loose fasteners before each use.
Tips For Descending A Curb Or Single Step With Help From An Attendant
Read and follow the warnings for “Attendants” .
To help the rider descend a curb or single step in a backward direction:
1. Always descend a curb or a single step in a backward direction.
2. Check to make sure that the handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
3. Always stay behind the wheelchair.

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4. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the wheelchair around and
pull it backward.
DOORWAYS AND OBSTACLES
1. Make sure that the floor area where you use this chair is level and free of obstacles. You
may need to:
A. Remove or cover threshold strips between doors.
B. Install a ramp at some doors.
2 Keep both of your hands on the hand rims. If you fail to do so, you may lose control of your
wheelchair and tip over.
5. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and
standing on the lower level.
6. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step. Then
allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
7. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the wheelchair back to its balance
point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step.
8. Keep the balance position and take small steps backward. Turn the wheelchair around and
carefully lower the front casters to the ground.
Tips For Climbing A Curb Or Single Step With Help From An Attendant
Read and follow the warnings for “Attendants”
To help a rider ascend a curb or single step in a forward direction:
1. Always stay behind the wheelchair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the wheelchair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear
the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure that you
are past the edge.
4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the
rear wheels to the upper level.

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3. Do not propel your chair by pushing or pulling on an object. Never pull yourself though a
doorway by grabbing the doorjambs with one or both hands.
4. To help correct the center of balance of your chair you should:
A. Lean your upper body forward slightly as you go up over an obstacle.
B. Press your upper body backward as you go down from a higher to a lower level.
GENERAL
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you:
1. Start slowly with an easy, fluid motion. If you are familiar with a different chair, you may use
too much force and tip over.
2. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a tip over and how to avoid doing
so. Never try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely.
3. Your chair is most stable when you are moving forward. Be very careful when you move
your chair backward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object
and stops rolling.
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
WARNING Wheelchairs of Kansas wheelchairs do not meet the federal
standards for motor vehicle seating. If you fail to heed these
warnings, the rider may suffer a severe injury:
1. Never permit anyone to sit in this wheelchair while he or she is in a moving vehicle. The
rider may be thrown from the chair in an accident or sudden stop. Wheelchair positioning
belts will not prevent this.
2. Always move the rider to an approved vehicle seat. Secure the rider with proper motor
vehicle restraints.
ESCALATORS
WARNING Never take a chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so
is likely to cause a fall or tip over and severe injury to you and
others.

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3. Never transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the
driver. Always secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
C. Steady yourself by firmly grasping a rear wheel, or an armrest
with one hand.
D. Avoid putting pressure on the footrest while you reach. This
may cause the chair to tip forward.
E. Do not lock rear wheels. This creates a tipping point and makes a fall or tip over more
likely.
REACHING OR LEANING
(Example: Dressing or Changing Clothes)
WARNING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your wheelchair.
If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you:
1. Avoid reaching or leaning if you must shift your weight to do so. Ask for help or use a
device to extend your reach.
2. Never try to reach an object if you must move forward in your seat to do so. This may
cause the wheelchair to tip forward. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the
backrest.
3. Never reach with both hands. If you do so, you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent
a fall if the chair tips.
4. Never lean backward to reach an object.
5. If you must reach or lean from your chair:
A. Rotate the front casters to the forward position. To do this,
move your chair past the object, then back up alongside it.
Backing up will rotate the casters to their forward position.
B. Place your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to
reach.
Front Casters in
Forward Position

OPERATION OF MECHANISM
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SLOPES
Going up or down a slope will change the center of balance of your
chair. If you fail to heed these warnings, you may suffer a severe
injury from a tip over, fall or lose of control:
1. Lean or press your body uphill to help correct the change in the center of balance.
WARNING
2. Avoid turning on a slope, as a tip over is likely. Always go as straight up and straight down
as you can.
3. Be very careful if you must climb a slope greater than 10%. (A 10% slope means: One foot
of elevation for every ten feet in length of the slope.) Ask for help if the slope may be
beyond your ability.
4. Always control your speed when going downhill. If you go too fast, you may not be able to
control your chair. Ask for help if the slopes may be beyond your ability.
A. You can control your speed by keeping constant pressure on the rear wheels.
B. If equipped with rear wheel locks, never use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop
your chair. Doing so is likely to cause you to veer out of control or tip over.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING 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.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing to
make it easier for drivers to see you.
2. Due to low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers
before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
TRANSFERS
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you:
1. Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous. Be aware that there is
a point during each transfer when the chair seat is not below you.

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2. If equipped with wheel locks, always lock the wheels before you transfer. Make sure to
keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to
slip.
3. Locking the rear wheels will not keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping. To
avoid a fall, you should:
A. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
B. Work with your doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe transfer methods.
C. Have someone help you until you are sure you can perform safe transfers on your own.
4. Rotate the front casters forward to make the chair more stable.
5. Be careful of the footrests. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer,
you should:
A. Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
B. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip
forwards.
C. If you can, remove or swing the footrests out of the way.
6. Removing the armrest may be helpful.
TRANSPORTING A CHAIR AND RIDER UP OR DOWN STAIRS
WARNING 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.
Front Casters in
Forward Position

FEATURES
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ARMREST
WARNING Never try to lift the wheelchair by its armrest. They may come loose
or break. If this occurs, the wheelchair may fall and cause severe
injury to you or others. Lift the wheelchair only by non-detachable
parts of the main frame. They are not designed to bear the weight of
the wheelchair.
To Mount:
1. Mount the armrest by sliding it into the frame as shown
(start the front of the armrest first).
2. You may need to compress the lock pin to allow the armrest
to completely slide into place. Make sure that the pin clicks
into places. The armrest design reinforces the back by
connecting the front of the seat frame and the back together.
To Remove:
Remove the armrest by compressing the lock pin and
Pulling up.
To Adjust Height:
Hold down lock pin located on the inner part of the armrest. Pull the armrest up to the desired
height, then release the pin back into the aligning hole of the armrest.
CASTERS AND PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING If items, such as string or hair, become entangled between the caster
and the axle bolt the wheel chair may become hard to steer and roll.
Check monthly and clean if needed.
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your wheelchair easier to operate.
1. Do not use this wheelchair if any of the tires are under or over inflated. Check weekly for
proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in any of the tires may cause the chair to veer to one side and may result in
loss of control.
3. Over inflated tires may burst.
Lock Pin

B
A
FEATURES
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FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING Never let your fingers come between moving parts when you open or
close this wheelchair. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type
injury.
To prevent damage to the armrest upholstery, always remove
the armrest before folding or unfolding the wheelchair.
To Fold:
Fold the foot plates up, grasp the center of the seat upholstery
at the front and the rear, and lift up in a straight line.
To Unfold:
Place one hand on the seat rail that the upholstery is bolted to.
Place the other hand on the rear wheel on the opposite side
of the chair. Simultaneously push down on the seat rail and
pull out on the wheel until the seat is down. In some instances
it may be necessary to wiggle the side to line up the telescope
tubes.
FOOTRESTS
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you: 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.
WARNING Never try to lift the wheelchair by its footrest. They may come loose
or break. If this occurs, the wheelchair may fall and cause severe
injury to you or others. Lift the wheelchair only by non-detachable
parts of the main frame.
Mounting the Footrest:
1. Place the footrest (A) on the hanger pins (B) at an angle
to the wheelchair.
2. Swing the footrest into position and latch into places.
Folding
Unfolding

Adjusting Footrest Height:
1. Loosen the bolt (C) at bottom of the footrest.
2. Slide the footrest to the desired height and tighten the bolt.
Removing The Footrest:
1. Pull the footrest latch (B).
2. Swing the footrest out to an angle from the wheelchair and
Lift off the pins.
REAR WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving
wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels from turning
when the chair is at a complete stop. If you fail to heed these
warnings, you may suffer a severe injury from a tip over, fall or loss
of control.
1. Do not use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. You may
veer out of control or tip over.
2. Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and may allow the
wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
FEATURES
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B
A

To Adjust:
Be sure the rear tires are inflated to the proper pressure
before adjusting the parking brake. The proper
tire pressure setting is indicated on the side of
the tire.
1. Loosen the two lock nuts on the back side of the
brake assembly.
2. Adjust the brake assembly (tap with hammer) to leave
approximately 1/2” between the brake pad and the tire.
3. Tighten the lock nuts.
UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
WARNING Replaces worn or torn fabric immediately. Failure to do so may
result in a fall and severe injury to you.
FEATURES
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Lock Nuts
½”

BA
ELEVATING LEGREST
To mount, adjust height or remove legrests see the Footrest section under Features.
To Raise:
Lift the footrest to the desired elevation mechanism
is self locking.
To Lower:
1. Push lever (A) down and lower the footrest to
the desired elevation.
2. Release the lever to lock.
Calf Pad Adjustment:
1. Rotate the calf pad out of the locating notch (B) and adjust to the desired height.
2. Rotate the calf pad into the new locating notch.
POSITIONING BELTS
WARNING Use positioning belts only to help support the rider’s posture.
Improper use of positioning belts may cause severe injury or death
of the rider.
1. Make sure that the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, the rider
may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing. You
should be able to slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
3. A pelvic wedge or similar device can help the rider from sliding down in the seat. Consult
with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such a device.
4. Use positioning belts only with a cooperative rider. Make sure that the rider can easily
remove the belts in an emergency.
5. Never use positioning belts:
A. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.
B. On a rider who is comatose or agitate.
OPTIONS
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OPTIONS
POWER DRIVE ATTACHMENTS
WARNING 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.
SEATING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
WARNING 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.
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