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2.1.3

Footrest Adjustments

Footrest Removal and Refitting

To remove the footrest push/pull the release lever and rotate the footrest until it faces

outwards. To lift off, pull upwards.

To refit, locate the footrest unit onto the frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the side of

the frame) and rotate it inwards until the unit locks into place (you will hear a click).

CAUTION:

The occupant's leg must be supported or resting safely, while

executing the above adjustments.

To adjust footplate height

Step 1:

Step 2:

2.1.4

Antitip bars for wheelchair

NOTE: For the users safety, these must be fitted.

To fit: Depress rear location button on the antitip bar

and slide into rear of frame tube. The front button

MUST engage through the hole in the frame. Check

antitip is secure by attempting to push backward and

forward. Follow these instructions to fit the atnitip bar

on the other side of the wheelchair.

2.2

GETTING IN AND OUT

2.2.1

Getting in

Step 1:

Engage both brakes.

Step 2:

Lift up the footplates and swing footrest to the side.

Step 3:

The user should now lower themselves into the seat using the

armrests as supports (if possible).

Step 4:

Push the footplates back down and re-locate the footrests so that

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To adjust footplate height, use tool

provided to loosen the bolt at the

bottom of the footrest stem.

Adjust to the required height and

retighten.

MAINTENANCE

WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

4.1

CLEANING AND TYRE CARE

2.1

PREPARING FOR USE

4.1.1

Cleaning

2.1.1

Unfolding the wheelchair

Clean the upholstery with a biological cleaning agent such as is recommended for

Step 1:

With the wheelchair in front of you, take hold of both the armrests

cleaning kitchen work surfaces. Do not use any propriety cleaning fluids as these may

and pull them apart until the backrest is almost completely open.

damage the upholstery. Clean chrome and painted surfaces with a wax polish spray

or simply wipe over with a clean soft duster.

Step 2:

Place hands on the top of the seat support rails with your fingers

pointing inwards and push down until the seat is completely open

4.1.2

Tyres

and the seat rails are fully located in the retaining cups.

The KM8000 manual wheelchair is fitted with a maintenance free castor and 12 ½" x

2 ¼" pneumatic rear tyre (transit wheelchair) or a 24" x 2 ¼" pneumatic rear tyre

(self-propelling wheelchair). It is advisable to check the air pressure of these

components every two weeks. This can be done either at a service station or with a

standard bicycle pump.

4.2

MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Step 1

Every week check the following items for damage or excessive wear:

Upholstery and occupant restraints where fitted.

CAUTION:

When completing step 2, never put your fingers around the sides or

under the chair as they can become trapped between the seat rail

Every month examine the following items for effective operation e.g. damage and

and the frame.

general wear and tear:

Seat and backrest cushions

2.1.2

Folding the wheelchair

Armrest latch lever and clamp handle

Armrest pads

Step 1:

Flip up the footplates.

Brakes

Antitippers

Step 2:

Un-velcro the backrest from the seat.

Castors for free rotation of castor wheel and castor unit

Tyre tread depth

Step 3:

Put fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear,

grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the wheelchair is nearly

For repairs, please contact your service contractor.

closed. Never grasp from the sides.

Step 4:

Push the armrests together.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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