CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
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WARNING: In preparation to operate the tilt:
•
Always verify that the arms of the user are
stable and within the frame.
•
Always verify that the user’s legs are stable and
on the foot support.
•
Never place hands, feet or foreign objects into
the tilt mechanism area.
•
Never add accessories that are not specifically
designed for the Trekker
TM
Seating Module, as
they may interfere with the tilt mechanism.
•
Never allow the user’s head to tilt/recline
beyond the horizontal plane to the floor.
•
Never operate the tilt mechanism without
having a firm hold of the push handle.
•
When tilting the chair, be aware that a change in
angle can create a sudden shift.
Tilt-in-Space Adjustment
The YoYo is equipped with a tilt-in-space mechanism.
The tilt-in-space range in the is -10º anterior to 30º posterior.
FIG.33a
+30°
-10°
FIG.33a
FIG.33b
READ BEFORE USE
Read manual completely before use! Familiarize yourself with the handling and
functions of the product before use and practice them. You must read and fully
understand the contents of this manual. Any caregiver that is going to operate this
chair should also read the manual in full.
You are responsible for the safety of the user. The safety of the user could be
affected if you do not follow the instructions in this manual. Nevertheless, not all
possible circumstances and unpredictable situations can be covered by this
manual. Reason, care, and circumspection are not features of the product; they
are required of persons who use the product. If instructions are not clear and
further explanation is necessary, please contact your Convaid provider.
If you do not follow all instructions and warnings, damage to the chair or serious
injury may occur.
DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING!
The word
“WARNING”
and/or the symbol shown above indicates
practices that are unsafe or dangerous and could result in serious injury
or death to the occupant of this chair or others.
WARNING! READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL!
Additional symbols are defined throughout this manual along with
operating instructions.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
There are several options available to meet the needs of the wheelchair user.
Make sure that your (and your health care provider’s) choice of chair and other
added options takes into account the user’s comfort, positioning, physical
limitations, and hazards that may be encountered during daily use. Operating the
manual wheelchair outside of the recommendations provided by the manufacturer
can lead to a dangerous situation.
!
CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
READ BEFORE USE
Read manual completely before use! Familiarize yourself with the handling and
functions of the product before use and practice them. You must read and fully
understand the contents of this manual. Any caregiver that is going to operate this
chair should also read the manual in full.
You are responsible for the safety of the user. The safety of the user could be
affected if you do not follow the instructions in this manual. Nevertheless, not all
possible circumstances and unpredictable situations can be covered by this
manual. Reason, care, and circumspection are not features of the product; they
are required of persons who use the product. If instructions are not clear and
further explanation is necessary, please contact your Convaid provider.
If you do not follow all instructions and warnings, damage to the chair or serious
injury may occur.
DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING!
The word
“WARNING”
and/or the symbol shown above indicates
practices that are unsafe or dangerous and could result in serious injury
or death to the occupant of this chair or others.
WARNING! READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL!
Additional symbols are defined throughout this manual along with
operating instructions.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
There are several options available to meet the needs of the wheelchair user.
Make sure that your (and your health care provider’s) choice of chair and other
added options takes into account the user’s comfort, positioning, physical
limitations, and hazards that may be encountered during daily use. Operating the
manual wheelchair outside of the recommendations provided by the manufacturer
can lead to a dangerous situation.
!
CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
To Adjust the Tilt Angle:
1. Move the user to the desired tilt angle while holding the handle and the tilt lever.
2. With your left hand, hold onto the handle on the back of the seating module
,
to support the
weight of the occupant.
FIG.33b
3. With your right hand, squeeze the tilt lever on the handle.
FIG.33b
4. Release the lever to engage the tilt lock.
FIG.33b
WARNING: When activating the tilt, gradually squeeze the lever to
allow the care giver to support the weight.
