SAFETY / HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIR
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WARNING:
WARNING:
DO NOT place your hands or
fingers between seat rail and
side panel. DO NOT sit or
transfer into the wheelchair
unless it is fully open and the
seat frame rails are fully
seated into the frame saddles.
DO NOT attempt to reach
objects if you must move
forward in the seat or if you
must reach down between
your knees. DO NOT shift
your weight in the direction
you are reaching.
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Unfolding
Folding
STABILITY AND BALANCE
Reaching, leaning and bending
Forward or sideward
1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you far enough to take
the weight off the opposite wheel.
2. Push down on the top of the seat rail closet to you
until the wheelchair is fully open.
3. Make sure seat rails are fully seated into frame
saddles.
1. Fold up the footplates and ensure that the swing-
away footrests / leg rests are in locked position in
front of the wheelchair.
2. Standing at one side of the chair, use both hands
to grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the
front and back edge and lift up.
3. Standing at one side of the chair, use both hands
to grasp the armrest furthest from you and pull the
armrests towards you until the wheelchair folds.
Your wheelchair has been designed and engineered to
maintain balance during normal daily activity as long as you
do not move beyond the center of gravity. To assure stability
and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all
times maintain proper balance.
Although it is not recommended, you might occasionally
lean, bend or reach while sitting in your wheelchair. Consult
with your health care advisor and/or authorized dealer for
assistance in developing safe techniques suited to your
abilities and limitations.
1. Operate the wheelchair as close as possible to the
object you wish to reach.
2. Rotate the front casters fully forward.
3. Engage both wheel locks.
AIRGO™ OWNER’S MANUAL
