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RJ MOBILITY LTD.
BARRETT 7H & 10H
TECHNICAL MANUAL
THE WHEELCHAIR THAT
MAKES LIFE EASIER
This Technical Manual will ensure that the
wheelchair is maintained to the required standard
and is for use by trained personnel only.
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This Technical Manual contains important information regarding maintenance of the Barrett Foldaway Wheelchair thus ensuring its safe operation. Please make sure that you understand all instructions thoroughly. It is recommended that maintenance is undertaken at six monthly intervals for a wheelchair that is in constant daily use. The safety of the wheelchair user is paramount. If there is any doubt as to the suitability of re-using existing parts they should be discarded and replaced with manuf
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CONTENTS SECTION 1 USER CATEGORIES 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM 4 MAINTENANCE CHECKS 5 TOOL REQUIREMENTS 6 UPHOLSTERY 7 ARMRESTS 8 FOOTRESTS 9 BRAKES 10 PUSH HANDLES 11 LOCKING LINKS AND CROSSBRACES 12 CASTORS 13 WHEELS 14 QUICK RELEASE WHEEL 15 ELEVATING LEGREST 16 ARMREST OUTRIGGERS 17 RECLINING BACKREST 18 DETACHABLE TRAY BAR710TECHC
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SECTION 1: USER CATEGORIES 1.1 USER CATEGORIES FOR THE BARRETT FOLDAWAY MODEL 7H SELF-PROPELLING WHEELCHAIR A1. Occupant with all limbs intact and having the ability to co-ordinate both arms and hands with sufficient strength to self-propel and control the wheelchair safely and maintain an upright seating position. A1/2. Lower limb, single or double amputees or users of greater than average upper body mass or unusual weight distribution will require an increased wheel base to maintain stabilit
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SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS Model 7H Model 10H 1. Overall length 109cm (43") 109cm (43") 2. Overall width 64cm (25") 57cm (23") 1 3. Folded length 84.5cm (33") 75cm (29 /2") 1 1 4. Folded width 28.5cm (11 /2") 28.5cm (11 /2") 1 1 5. Folded height 50cm (19 /2") 50cm (19 /2") 6. Maximum weight 18kg (40 lb) 17kg (37 lb) 7. Weight less armrest 14.5kg (32 lb) 13.5kg (30 lb) and footrests 8. Seat plane angle 10 degrees 10 degrees 9. Seat widths available 38cm (15") 38cm (15") 43cm (17”) 43cm (17”) 10.
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SECTION 3: WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM 3.1 BARRETT FOLDAWAY MODEL 7H WHEELCHAIR PUSH HANDLE 13 ARMREST LOCATION BRACKET ARMREST 1 14 BRAKE LEVER 12 FRONT LOCKING LINK REAR LOCKING LINK ASSEMBLY 11 2 ASSEMBLY BACKREST RELEASE KNOB FOOTREST ASSEMBLY 10 3 REAR WHEEL 9 FOOTPLATE HEIGHT TIPPING LEVER 8 ADJUSTER CLAMP 4 HANDRIM 7 FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTER NUT 5 6 FRONT CASTOR 3.2 BARRETT FOLDAWAY MODEL 10H WHEELCHAIR PUSH HANDLE 12 ARMREST LOCATION BRACKET ARMREST 1 13 BRAKE LEVER FRONT LOCKING LINK 11 ASSEMBL
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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE CHECKS 4.1 Open the wheelchair, all movements should be free throughout the folding range. 4.1.1 Examine the seat and backrest fabrics for wear, damage or staining. Examine retaining screws for tightness and general condition. (See Section 6) 4.1.2 Examine armrest pads for wear or damage and tightness of attachment screws. (See Section 7) 4.1.3 Examine armrest panels for damage. (See Section 7) 4.1.4 Examine footrest hanger for effective locking when fully forward and bac
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SECTION 5: TOOL REQUIREMENTS Spanners: 15/16 inch or 24mm AF Castors (See Section 12) 5/16 inch Whitworth Legrest clamp (See Section 8) 10mm AF Heel Loop (See Section 8) 19mm AF Wheel nuts (See Section 13) 19mm AF Socket and Driver Wheel nuts (See Section 13) 7/16 inch AF General Allen key: 3/16" AF Locking Links (See Section 11) Pozidrive Screwdriver Upholstery (See Section 6) Avdel Nutsert rivet tool Upholstery (See Section 6) Loctite thread locking compound - Grade 241 Castors & Wheels (SeeSe
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Page 1 of 2 SECTION 6: UPHOLSTERY 6.1 Diagram BACKREST FABRIC SEAT FABRIC REINFORCING BARS SF176 MB X 20 LONG RAISED COUNTERSUNK SCREW F102 NO.8 FLANGED SCREW CUP F101 M5 AVDEL UNF NUTSERT 6.2 Parts List RJ No Seat Fabric Ninian Ambla 15 x 17 inch 38cm x 43cm SF61 Ninian Ambla 17 x 17 inch 43cm x 43cm SF63 Backrest Fabric Ninian Ambla 15 x 17 inch 38cm x 43cm SF62 Ninian Ambla 17 x 17 inch 43cm x 43cm SF64 M5 x 20 long, raised countersunk screw F102 No. 8 flanged screw cup F101 M5 A
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6.3 Inspection Section 6 Page 2 of 2 Fabric: Check for staining, wear, tear and stitching. Check nut inserts in frame for security and stripped threads. Check securing screws for bending and stripped threads and burrs. Cushions (if fitted): Check cushions for staining, wear, tear and stitching. Check Velcro attachment tabs are present and secure. Check Velcro on frame is present and secure. 6.4 Fabric Removal If the Nutserts need replacement, use Avdel recommended tooling. 6.5 Fabric Fitting
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Page 1 of 3 SECTION 7: ARMRESTS 7.1.1 Diagram (Non-Domestic) ARMREST ASSEMBLY SP402 L/H ARMREST PAD M170 403 R/H PANEL SF232 TUBE PLUG M5 TUBE PLUG M5 NO. 12 X 1 1/4 POZIPAN AB SELF TAPPING SCREW ZINC PLATED F111 ARMREST FRAME SF165 7.1.2 Parts List (Non-Domestic) RJ No Armrest Assembly complete - Left SP402 - Right SP403 Armrest Pad Black M170 No. 12 x 1 1/4 Pozipan AB self tapping screw zinc plated F111 Armrest Panel - Left SF232L - Right SF232R AVEX 1/8" pop rivet (not shown) F46 Armrest f
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Section 7 Page 2 of 3 7.2.1 Diagram (Domestic) ARMREST ASSEMBLY SP364 ARMREST PAD M41 PANEL SF232 TUBE PLUG M5 TUBE PLUG M5 M6 x 30 RAISED CSK POZI MACHINE SCREW ZINC PLATED 0755 ARMREST FRAME SF214 7.2.2 Parts List (Domestic) RJ No Armrest Assembly complete - Left SP364L - Right SP364R Armrest Pad Black M41 M6 x 30 Raised CSK Pozi Machine screw zinc plated 0755 Armrest Panel - Left SF232L - Right SF232R Avex 1/8 Pop Rivet (not shown) F46 Armrest Frame - Left SF214L - Right SF214R Tube Plug
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7.3 Inspection Section 7 Page 3 of 3 Check armpad for excess wear or damage. Check armpad is secured to frame. Check side panel is not damaged. Ensure armrest locates in rear bracket on push handle when fitted to wheelchair. 7.4 Armrest Pad The armrest pad is secured to the armrest frame with three screws whilst the domestic armrest pad is secured to the armrest frame with two screws. Removal of the screws releases the pad. Secure the pad with the attachment screws to refit. 7.5 Armrest Pan
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Page 1 of 2 SECTION 8: FOOTREST HANGER ASSEMBLY SP406 L/H 407 R/H 8.1 Diagram 5/16 INCH LOCKING NUT ZINC PLATED F21 5/16 INCH WASHER ZINC PLATED F22 5/16 X 1 1/4 INCH BOLT, ZINC PLATED F20 CLAMP ASSEMBLY M102 HEEL LOOP ASSEMBLY TSD 114 69/2 M6 X 35 HEX HD SCREW F126 M6 PLAIN NUT F222 FOOTPLATE ASSEMBLY NO. 4 X 1/4 POZIPAN TYPE 306 L SELF TAPPING SCREW ZINC 307 R SPRING TSD 1349 PLATED 0456A (NOT SHOWN) NOT SHOWN 8.2 Parts List RJ No Footrest Hanger with retaining - Right SP406 clamp assembly
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8.3 Inspection Section 8 Page 2 of 2 Check that footrest assembly locks into position forward and backward. Apply light grease to swivelling end. Ensure that stem clamp holds footplate in position. Ensure that footplate will remain in vertical position when required. Ensure no sharp edges/burrs which could injure user. 8.4 Footrest Removal Remove the footrest assembly from the wheelchair by lifting and rotating the hanger section. Loosen the clamp with a 1/4 inch Whitworth spanner and slide t
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Page 1 of 2 SECTION 9: BRAKES 9.1 Diagram BALL KNOB KB5/125 BRAKE ASSEMBLY SP203 2BA WAVE WASHER F29 1/16 X 1/2 SPLIT PIN F50 SPRING SF233 2BA BRASS WASHER F29 2BA BRASS WASHER F29 NO. 10 UNF NYLOC NUT NO. 10 UNF NYLOC NUT ZINC PLATED F24 ZINC PLATED F24 NO. 10 UNF X 5/8 BOLT ZINC PLATED F13 1/4 UNF FULL NUT ZINC PLATED F26 BRAKE SHOE SF174 9.2 Parts List RJ No Brake Assembly complete - Left SP203L - Right SP203R Spring - Left SF233L - Right SF233R Brake Shoe SF174 1/16 x 1/2 inch Split Pi
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9.3 Inspection Section 9 Page 2 of 2 Check ball knob for security. Check levers for distortion. Check brazed joints for cracks. Check pivot shafts for distortion. Replace pivot bolts if necessary due to excessive wear. Ensure no oil/grease on brake pad. 9.4 Brake Assembly Removal Remove the two 1/16 inch Split Pins on the Brake Pivot Shafts to remove the Brake Assembly and 2BA Wave Washers. 9.5 Brake Assembly Fitting Fit Brake Pivot Shafts through the bushes on the frame. Fit 2BA Wave Washer
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Page 1 of 2 SECTION 10: PUSH HANDLES 10.1 Diagram PUSH HANDLE ASSEMBLY SP404 L/H 405 R/H HAND GRIP M57 M5 X 45 HEX HEAD BOLT ZINC PLATED F11 M6 SELF LOCKING THIN NUT ZINC PLATED P80 10.2 Parts List RJ No Push Handle Assembly complete with handgrip, pivot bolt - Left SP404 - Right SP405 M6 x 45 hex head bolt zinc plated F11 M6 self locking thin nut zinc plated, P80 Hand grip M57
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10.3 Inspection Section 10 Page 2 of 2 Check each push handle for evidence of bending. Check each push handle for evidence of cracking through nutsert holes. Check handgrip is secure. Check for free movement of plunger. Lubricate with light oil. Check that plunger locates in the hole at rear of the side frame. Ensure nyloc nut still grips thread. 10.4 Push Handle Removal Unscrew 4 off 2BA countersunk screws holding the seatback upholstery to the Push Handle Assembly. Unscrew M6 nut and withdra
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Page 1 of 3 SECTION 11: CROSSBRACE ASSEMBLY 11.1 Diagram CROSS BRACE ASSEMBLY SP205 17" SP206 15" M6 LOCKNUT P80 1/4 NYLON WASHER F86 M6 x 25 HEX HEAD SET SCREW ZINC PLATED M6 LOCKNUT P80 F124 M6 x 35 HEX HEAD BOLT ZINC PLATED F126 1/4 NYLON WASHER F86 1/4 NYLON F86 M6 LOCKNUT P80 M6 x 40 HEX HEAD SET SCREW ZINC PLATED F207 1/4 NYLON WASHER F86 M6 x 25 HEX HEAD SET SCREW ZINC PLATED F124 There are two Cross Brace Assemblies in this wheelchair which have identical parts. 11.2 Parts List
