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9. USING WARNINGS
• Check the automotive parts usage, in order to guarantee a safe use of the device for people
and things
• Assure that the seat is completely open and locked
• Assure that all parts are correctly assembled. Checking carefully the correct assembling of
the wheels
• Assure the brakes correctly works
10. HOW TO USE
Note: make reference to “GENERAL WARNINGS” chapter
WARNING!
• Getting in and out of the wheelchair may be performed independently, provided you
have a adequate mobility and upper body strength
• Do not stand on removable parts
DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOTRESTS WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR,
OVERTURNING RISK!!!
10.1 Get in the wheelchair
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to you
2. Engage wheel locks . We suggest to remove the armrest to ease the patient getting in
the wheelchair
3. Lean on the frame with arms and slowly go down towards the seat
10.2 Get out of the wheelchair
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are
transferring
2. Engage wheel locks. We suggest to remove the armrest to ease the patient getting out
of the wheelchair
3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer
10.3 Stairs and height difference
WARNING!
The following methods must be used only from experienced patients. If you are not
experienced, let you help from an assistant!
GET ON
Position the wheelchair at the curb to be crossed. Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels, in
order to lift the front wheels, enough to lean them on the obstacle. Bend your trunk forward and
vigorously push the handrail. Continue pushing until the rear wheels are climbing over the obstacle.
GET OFF
To get off the stair follow the reverse procedure, positioning the rear side of the wheelchair
at the curb, keep the handrails vigorously and get off the obstacle slowly; then balance the
