1.1 Introduction.
The Aurora is Remploy’s new lightweight folding wheelchair. The unique half seat folding system
allows the chair to fold down to a smaller size than a traditional chair. Subtle modularity allows you
to configure the chair to suit a range of users and environments. This guide shows how to get the
best performance from your new chair and how the chair can be configured to suit your needs. The
following section describes how to safely use and maintain your Aurora wheelchair.
It will have been delivered in assembled form with the specification as ordered, if you are in doubt
about the specification please contact your distributor or approved service agent. Remploy
recommends that trained personnel configure the chair and carry out necessary adjustments
following professional assessment prior to use. Before the chair is used it should also be checked
and tested.
1.1.2 Opening the product package.
For protection during transit your Aurora wheelchair is packed in a cardboard carton, together with
user guidance information. Each wheelchair 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 on the wheelchair service record included in the information package supplied
with the product.
Take care that all the information supplied is kept in a safe place for reference. The service record
should be available for the approved distributor to endorse at the recommended service interval.
Other cautionary labels secured to the wheelchair are reminders for the user, and should not be
removed without reference to the approved distributor.
Users are responsible for ensuring that the product is used safely and correctly. Packaging should be
disposed of carefully and safely after an initial period of use.
1.1.3 Preparing the wheelchair for use
Features on the Aurora allow your chair to be stowed more conveniently. These include fitting and
removing the quick release wheels (Section 1.1.11) folding the backrest (section 1.1.5) and folding
the chair. These are routine operations and you should familiarise yourself with them before using
your Aurora wheelchair.
