Z-Tec ZT-600-600 User manual

FOLDING TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR
ZT-600-600
Available in Metallic Silver
SER MAN AL
Z-Tec Mobility
Unit 1B, Albion Works, Moor Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3SZ
IMPORTANT: Read instructions before use
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Weights, Dimensions, ser Weight
Length inc. Footrests: 90. cm / 35¾”
Width: 59.5cm / 23½”
Height: 94cm / 37”
Seat Height: 49.5cm /19¼”
Seat Width: 4 cm / 19”
Seat Depth: 40.7cm / 16”
Width Between Arms: 44.4cm / 17½”
Maximum ser Weight: 116kg / 1 stone 2lbs
Seat to Footrest Adj: 3 cm / 15” - 4 cm / 1 ¾”
Net Weight: 11.7kg / 25.6lbs
Weight inc Footrests: 13.3kg / 29.5lbs
M o b i l i t y F o r L i f e

1. Introduction
The ZT-600-600 is a high quality transit wheelchair in steel with lap belt and is available in metallic silver.
The wheelchairs are suitable for everyday indoor & outdoor use. They are lightweight & portable.
The wheelchairs are manufactured to the highest quality standards & are CE marked as Medical Devices.
2. Indications For se
This wheelchair is intended for the temporary transportation of a single occupant who has a walking disability.
The wheelchair is intended to be propelled only by an attendant who is suitably able to control and manoeuvre the
wheelchair and who has gained familiarity with the proper operation of the wheelchair, its brakes, motion and
handling.
3. Contraindications
This wheelchair is not intended to be self propelled.
The wheelchair is not for use by occupants weighing more than 116 kg (1 stone 2 lbs).
This wheelchair is not intended for use in a motor vehicle.
4. Cautions
The attendant who is to operate the wheelchair should familiarise themselves with the operation of the wheelchair
and its parking brakes both before and after an occupant is seated and the wheelchair is used. Note that the park-
ing brakes are operated by hand. See section on brakes in this manual. The attendant should consider their own
wellbeing before operating the wheelchair; they should understand their limitations and strength and not attempt
anything that is beyond their capability so as to ensure the wheelchair occupant’s and their own safety.
The attendant should ensure that the handles of the wheelchair are firmly held to control the wheelchair while it is
in motion and while the parking brakes are not applied. Attendants should take particular care if gloves are worn
as these may restrict their grip on the handles of the wheelchair.
Avoid the occupant changing their centre of gravity by leaning or reaching to one side or the other from the
wheelchair as this upper body movement of the occupant may cause the wheelchair to tip over. When ascending
slopes with the wheelchair ensure that the occupant’s body is leant slightly forward. Do not carry extra weight
such as bags, pets or third parties on the wheelchair as this will add excess weight and cause instability to the
wheelchair.
Whenever the wheelchair is brought to rest, this should be on level ground and both parking brakes should always
be firmly engaged. Transfers of the occupant to and from the wheelchair should always take place on level ground
in a safe environment. Pay particular attention when using the wheelchair in a public traffic area and never leave
the occupant in the wheelchair unsupervised.
It is advisable to plan your wheelchair route beforehand and take particular care in wet or icy weather or if trav-
ersing soft ground. Look out for kerbs and uneven surfaces. Obstacles should be avoided as hitting them may dis-
place the occupant as well as cause damage to the wheelchair.
Contents
1. Introduction 7. Brake Operation & Brake Maintenance
2. Indications For Use . Transportation
3. Contraindications 9. Warnings
4. Cautions 10. Warranty
5. Parts Description 11. Weights/Dimensions (front page)
6. Assembling The Wheelchair
5. Parts Description
PUSH
HANDLE
PARK
BRAKE
” REAR
CASTOR
” FRONT
CASTOR
FOLDING
BACK
PADDED
ARMREST
LAP
BELT
LEG
REST
PLASTIC FOOTPLATE
LEG REST
RELEASE LEVER
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7. Brake Operation & Brake Maintenance
6. Assembling the Wheelchair
1. Remove all packaging from the wheelchair.
2. Fold out the wheelchair by standing at the front of the chair, put both hands
onto the seat upholstery and push down until the seat is completely open (photo 1).
3. Lift up the folding back and click into position.
4. To install footrests place left/right footrest over left/right pegs at a 90
0
angle to the
frame, turn forward 90
0
to lock footrests (photos 2 & 3).
5. Legrest adjustment—for optimum comfort it is important to attain the correct leg position. The footrests have
been designed so that they can be extended into a number of positions. Sit the user in the wheelchair whilst
adjustment is carried out. Release the bolt at the base of the legrest, slide down until a comfortable length has
been found for the user, then tighten up the bolt to secure position. A suggested comfortable position is when
the upper leg is resting comfortably on the seat whilst the footrest is supporting the weight of the lower leg.
6. Kerb lifter—use the kerb lifter to raise the front castors. Mounting a kerb: Approach the kerb head on,
attendant to push down on the tube with a foot to raise front castors, lower front castors onto the raised
kerb. Finally attendant to push wheelchair forward, lifting it up slightly to mount kerb with rear wheels.
Down a kerb: Line up the front castors with the edge of the kerb. The attendant uses the kerb lifter to
raise the front castors, tip the occupant slightly back. Keeping the castors raised, slowly lower the wheel-
chair down the kerb. Do not raise the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could result
in damage to the wheelchair.
7. Lap Belt– to be used to restrain the wheelchair occupant during normal daily use. Belt must be worn low
across the front of the pelvis. Belt restraints must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with user
comfort and should be straight not twisted. Belt restraints must not be held away from the body by any
wheelchair components such as armrests.
IMPORTANT: nder no circumstances should this wheelchair be used as a seat in a motor vehicle.
The wheelchair occupant should transfer to a normal vehicle seat & the wheelchair should be stored
safely away. This wheelchair has not been designed to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle, and failure
to follow the above instructions could result in injury.
PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3
PARKING BRAKES– TO BE OPERATED BY HAND.
1. To apply the parking brakes, push the black handle by hand to-
wards the front of the wheelchair (A as in photo 4).
2. To release the parking brake, pull the black handle by hand
back towards the rear of the wheelchair (B as in photo 5).
NOTE:Always use the parking brakes when the wheel-
chair/occupant are in a stationary position.
Always park the wheelchair on a level ground.
MAINTENANCE
The parking brakes are factory preset, they should only
need adjusting due to wear and tear.
1. To adjust the whole of the brake unit, slacken off the two
bolts (C in photo 6) and slide the unit downwards until the
parking brake arm is 3mm — 4mm away from the wheel
(photo 7). Then tighten up the bolts.
PHOTO 4 PHOTO 5
PHOTO 6 PHOTO 7
A
ON
B
OFF
C
3mm– 4mm
PHOTO 1
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10. Warranty
Z-Tec wheelchairs are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase, this warranty is not transferable. Should any part of the
wheelchair require repair or full or part replacement, as a result of a manufacturing or material defect within the warranty period, parts
will be supplied free of charge. The guarantee excludes tyres & all items that have been subjected to undue wear & misuse. Under normal
circumstances, no responsibility will be accepted where the wheelchair has not been maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. This does not affect your statutory rights.
If any other issues arise that are not mentioned in this user manual please write to the address on the front of this manual.
Disposal—Contact your local authority to dispose of the wheelchair when no longer required.
8. Transportation
1. To fold the wheelchair, ensure that the footrests are in the forward position and that the plastic footplates are
flipped up or completely remove footrests by pressing the footrest release lever & swing 90
0
outwards and lift
off (photo 8).
2. Stand to the side of the wheelchair take the front & back centre of the seat upholstery in each hand and pull the
seat in an upward motion. The wheelchair will naturally fold up (photo 9).
3. Fold the backrest by “gently” pressing the levers forward, fold arms & backrest down.
This mechanism enables the wheelchair to fit into small spaces such as the boot of a car (photo 10).
Also available for the ZT-600-600 are:
Elevating legrests, IV poles & Wheelchair cushions
PHOTO 10
PHOTO 8
9. Warnings
Do not stand on or put pressure on the footrests when entering or exiting the wheelchair.
Should any defects become apparent on your wheelchair or if the brakes do not respond as well as expected, cease using the
wheelchair immediately and return it to your Z-Tec Mobility dealer for inspection. Check the tightness of screw and bolt con-
nections monthly, if any connection becomes loose, stop using the wheelchair and consult your Z-Tec Mobility dealer for
assistance.
Check the moving parts (e.g. wheels, legrests & folding back) before every use.
Check that the front castor wheels swivel freely. Withdraw from use if they do not work.
Use caution near inflammables or fire and especially when holding lit cigarettes.
Care should be taken when assembling and disassembling the wheelchair. This wheelchair weighs net 11.7kg (25.6lbs) and
care should be taken when lifting and moving it.
If it should become necessary to clean the wheelchair then a soft cloth and mild detergent may be used.
It is recommended that you have your wheelchair serviced every 12 months or more frequently if it is in regular use.
If the upholstery becomes worn or damaged, replace it immediately.
Do not carry out unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair always consult your authorized dealer. Only use approved
accessories as specified by Z-Tec Mobility.
PHOTO 9
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