Z-Tec ZT-600-601 User manual

DELUXE FOLDING ALUMINIUM
TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR WITH RUNNING HANDBRAKES
ZT-600-601 AE HBW ( 20” WIDE SEAT)
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
Unit 1B, Albion Works, Moor Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3SZ
We ghts, D mens ons, User We ght
Seat 51cm/ 0” width x 40.7cm/16” depth with folding backrest.
Dimensions open (L x W x H) (cm/in):
68.5cm/ 7” (with footrests 94.5cm/37¼”) x 65cm/ 6” x 94cm/37” (with
folded backrest down 76.5cm/30¼”)
Dimensions folded (L x W x H) (cm/in):
68.5cm/ 7” (with footrests 94.5cm/37¼”) x 3.5cm/11” x 94cm/37”
(with folded backrest down 76.5cm/30¼”)
Seat height from floor 50cm/19 ¾”, Handle height from floor 94cm/37”
Swing away footrests & Seat belt
Net Weight (kg/1b): 10.5kg/ 3lbs (incl. footrests 1 kg/ 6. lbs)
Maximum User Weight: 116kg /18 stone
IMPORTANT: Read nstruct ons before use
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M o b i l i t y F o r L i f e

1. Introduct on
The ZT-600-601AE HBW is a high quality transit wheelchair in lightweight aluminium with running handbrakes,
side skirts and lap belt.
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.
LEG REST
FOLDING BACK
PADDED ARMREST
PUSH HANDLE
LAP BELT
SIDE SKIRT
8” FRONT CASTOR
PARK BRAKE
1 ” REAR WHEEL
KERB LIFTER
RUNNING HANDBRAKES
2. Ind cat ons For Use
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. Contra nd cat ons
This wheelchair is not intended to be self propelled.
The wheelchair is not for use by occupants weighing more than 116 Kg (18 stone ).
This wheelchair is not intended for use in a motor vehicle.
4. Caut ons
The attendant who is to operate the wheelchair should familiarise themselves with the operation of the wheelchair
and its running and parking brakes both before and after an occupant is seated and the wheelchair is used. Note
that the parking 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
. Indications For Use 8. Transportation
3. Contraindications 9. Warnings
4. Cautions 10. Warranty
5. Parts Description 11. Weights/Dimensions (front page)
6. Assembling The Wheelchair
5. Parts Descr pt on
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7. Brake Operat on & Brake Ma ntenance
RUNNING HANDBRAKES
1. To apply the running brakes, squeeze the brake levers in an upwards direction. (A as n photo 3).
PARKING BRAKES– TO BE OPERATED BY HAND.
1. To apply the parking brakes, push the black handle by hand towards the front of the wheelchair (C as n photo 4).
. To release the parking brake, pull the black handle by hand back towards the rear of the wheelchair
(B as n photo 4).
NOTE:Always use the park ng brakes when the wheelcha r/occupant are n a stat onary pos t on.
Always park the wheelcha r on a level ground.
MAINTENANCE
The runn ng and park ng brakes are factory preset, they should only need adjust ng due to wear and tear.
1. To adjust the whole of the brake unit, slacken off the two allen key bolts (D n photo 5) and slide the unit
downwards until the parking brake arm and the attendant brake arm is 3.5mm — 5mm away from the wheel
(photo 6). Then tighten up the two allen key bolts. (Also see po nt 3 n th s sect on for runn ng handbrake
adjustment).
6. Assembl ng the Wheelcha r
1. Remove all packaging from the wheelchair.
. 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.
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 for-
ward 90
0
to lock footrests (photos 1 & 2).
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. Mount ng 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: Under 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.
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B
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PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4
PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2
PHOTO 5
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PHOTO 6
3.5mm—5mm
3.5mm—5mm
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10. Warranty
Z-Tec wheelchairs are guaranteed for 1 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 manufactures
recommendations. This does not affect your statuary 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.
D sposal—Contact your local authority to dispose of the wheelchair when no longer required.
8. Transportat on
1. To fold the wheelchair, ensure that the footrests are in the forward position and that the plas-
tic footplates are flipped up or completely remove footrests by pressing the footrest release
lever & swing 90
0
outwards and lift off (photo 9).
. 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.
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).
How to adjust the brake cable on the runn ng handbrake:
. There are two minor adjustment points by the rear wheel:
a) Bottom of the wheelchair by the back wheel (photo 7). Undo the Locking nut (C) and screw the adjuster
nut (D) up clockwise, till the correct adjustment is achieved, then tighten up the locking nut.
b) Should the cable require more adjustment, undo the grub screw in the brass cable clamp by the rear wheel
(photo 8) pull the cable though so that the distance between the brake bar and the tyre is 3.5mm - 5mm, tighten
up the grub screw in the brass cable clamp.
PHOTO 7 PHOTO 8
PHOTO 10
PHOTO 9
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9. Warn ngs
Do not stand on or put pressure on the footrests when enter ng or ex t ng the wheelcha r.
Should any defects become apparent on your wheelcha r or f the brakes do not respond as well as expected cease us ng
the wheelcha r mmed ately and return t to your Z-Tec Mob l ty dealer for nspect on. Check the t ghtness of screw and
bolt connect ons monthly, f any connect on becomes loose, stop us ng the wheelcha r and consult your Z-Tec Mob l ty
dealer for ass stance.
Check the mov ng parts (e.g. wheels, legrests & fold ng back) before every use.
Check that the front castor wheels sw vel freely. W thdraw from use f they do not work.
Use caut on near nflammables or f re and espec ally when hold ng l t c garettes.
Care should be taken when assembl ng and d sassembl ng the wheelcha r. Th s wheelcha r we ghs 10.5 Kg (23lbs) and
care should be taken when l ft ng and mov ng t.
If t should become necessary to clean the wheelcha r then a soft cloth and m ld detergent may be used.
It s recommended that you have your wheelcha r serv ced every 12 months or more frequently f t s n regular use.
If the upholstery becomes worn or damaged, replace t mmed ately.
Do not carry out unauthor zed mod f cat ons to the wheelcha r always consult your author zed dealer. Only use ap-
proved accessor es as spec f ed by Z-Tec mob l ty.
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