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REMPLOY HEALTHCARE
AVANTI
USER GUIDE & INFORMATION
05. 03 AVANTI CHAIR
Page 1 March 2005 Revision B
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AVANTI USER GUIDE & INFORMATION THIS INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO THE AVANTI CHAIR IT SHOULD BE READ BY CARERS AND OTHER USERS WITH ALL OTHER INFORMATION SUPPLIED BEFORE ANYONE ATTEMPTS TO USE THE CHAIR WITH AN OCCUPANT THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHAIR IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF SAFE AND CONVENIENT HANDLING OF AN OCCUPANT WITH WALKING DIFFICULTIES, WHERE A CONVENTIONAL WHEELCHAIR IS NOT PRACTICAL BECAUSE OF SPACE OR TIME LIMITATIONS. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LONG TERM SITTING OR FOR OCC
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1.1 Introduction & Opening The Product Package Page 4 1.2 Preparing The Chair For Use Page 4 1.3 Side Access And Occupant Transfer Page 6 1.4 Footrests Page 7 1.5 Brakes Page 7 1.6 Wheels Page 8 1.7 Manoeuvrability And Safety Page 8 1.7.1 Going Down A Kerb Page 8 1.7.2 Going Up A Kerb First Method Page 9 1.7.3 Going Up A Kerb Second Method Page 9 1.7.4 Going Down / Up A Flight Of Steps Page 9 1.8 Transportation Page 10 1.9 Fire Precautions
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1.1 INTRODUCTION & OPENING THE PRODUCT PACKAGE For protection during transit the Avanti is packed in a cardboard carton, together with Guidance Information. The chair is supplied fully assembled in the folded condition. A storage/carry bag is included. Each chair has its own specific identification code label at the back of the chair. This code together with other product information such as occupant weight limit should also be noted. Labelling on the product is permanent, to bring
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The Avanti can be opened by the following sequence of operations. • Remove chair from packing using seat handle. • Lift push handle. • Lock backrest and push handle into position by pulling cable up and locating pins in hinge bracket. Take care when locking into position. • Ensure that quarter turn latch pin locates in to the tube. Pin located in locked position in hinge bracket. • Apply Brake. Quarter Turn Latch. • Place footrest in forward position. • Place one ar
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When folding the chair after use, place a foot on one of the tipping levers, and grip the push bar with both hands. Pull the push bar upwards and the front and back frames will fold together. Release the backrest lock using one hand to operate the pull cord, and allow the backrest to fold, pivoting it slowly downwards, against the lower frames. For ease of handling, a carry bag is provided for the folded chair. Do not place heavy objects on the folded chair. 1.3 SIDE
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1.4 FOOTRESTS: The footrest is a simple frame which swivels and folds for storage. When in use the footrest should be pivoted to the outward locked position. Footrest height is not adjustable. Diagram shows footrest in outward locked position. 1.5 BRAKES: The toggle action parking brakes are located in pre set positions to act on the rear wheels. The brakes are intended to prevent the chair moving whilst the occupant is getting in or out of the chair. See service ch
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1.6 WHEELS All the wheels on the Avanti have puncture free polyurethane tyres. They are fitted with sealed roller bearings for life, and reliability, and should not need lubrication by the user under normal conditions. However care should be taken to avoid immersion of the wheels in water, or pressure washing, which can cause ingress into the moving parts, and result in deterioration of the wheel bearings. The puncture free tyres are maintenance free and hardwearing. If howev
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1.7.2 Going up a kerb. (First Method) The chair footrest, or occupant feet if longer, should be taken to just in front of the kerb edge. The attendant pushing should grip the chair push bar firmly, pressing down on the tipping lever, tilting the chair backwards using body weight leverage, bringing chair forward till the back wheels touch the kerb. The front castors wheels can then be lowered down onto the path, making sure that the wheels are facing rearwards. With the push handl
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1.8 TRANSPORTATION THE AVANTI IS INTENDED FOR SHORT TERM OCCUPATION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD IT BE USED AS A VEHICLE SEAT Avanti occupants must transfer to a vehicle seat during a road or any other journey, with the chair securely stored separately in a purpose made storage area, available at the end of the journey for onward transfers. The folded Avanti weighs less than 8Kg, so it is convenient for lifting. The folded chair should be stowed safely in a
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1.10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINES FOR USERS The Remploy Avanti is attractively finished, using high quality materials. It will retain its appearance during use if looked after and cleaned by the carer, or other responsible member of the family. Best results will be obtained if the paintwork is protected, using a car wax polish. Upholstery should be wiped with a damp cloth. Marks can be removed using a mild detergent. The Avanti is designed for the minimum, amount of ser
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1.11 USER SAFETY REFERENCE CHECKLIST The Avanti is intended to provide short-term mobility for occupants weighing up to 90kg. It should not be used for occupants with spinal conditions. It should be used exclusively for this purpose. Any other form of use will be regarded as misuse and neither manufacturer nor supplier will be responsible for any injury or damages sustained. Please ensure that the operation of this product is fully understood before using. • Ensure that
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1.13 SERVICE BY AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR Service Records should be completed by the Authorised Distributor Servicing Department and retained by the user as a reference. The Authorised Distributor should carry out Service checks at the recommended interval specified on the Service Record. We recommend that the distributor check chairs at assessed intervals, according to the level of use and usage environment. A Handling chair used frequently should be serviced annually. Batch code
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1.15 Avanti Wheelchair Measured Data And Advised Information. Positive Momentum OVERALL DIMENSIONS AVANTI OCCUPANT WEIGHT RANGE 50Kg TO 90Kg KG SEATING AREA DIMENSIONS WHEEL BASE CASTORS TRAILING FOOTREST INFORMATION REAR WHEEL INFORMATION ARMREST INFORMATION CASTOR INFORMATION FRAME / SEAT ANGLE INFORMATION WEIGHT INFORMATION K KG OBSTACLES AND ENVRIONMENTS CORRIDOR WIDTH TURNING SPACE ISO 7176 IMPACT STRENGTH & DYNAMIC TESTS INCLUDES ATTENDANT Page 14 March 2005 Rev
