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Days Healthcare Escape Wheelchair 
User Manual 

 

Do not use on the road, except when crossing between pavements. When 

crossing the carriageway of a public road always take extra care and observe 

the Highway code 
Do not ride over deep, soft terrain (soft dirt, loose gravel, deep grass) 
Do not attempt to mount a kerb without assistance 
Do not carry passengers 
We recommend that you do not sit on your wheelchair when in a vehicle, but 

transfer to a vehicle seat 
Always engage a slow speed when going down gradients 
Do not ride in reverse down a slope or kerb 
Always keep your feet on the footplate when moving 
Do not stand on the footplate when getting in or out of the chair 
We recommend the use of safety belt 
Always keep your pneumatic tyres to the correct pressures 
Do not use parts, accessories or adapters other then those authorised by Days 

Healthcare Ltd 
Keep the wheelchair away from children. It is not intended to be used as a toy 
The manual parking brakes are not designed for slowing-down 

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Circumstances and individual needs will vary from person to person, but if there 

are difficulties we advise you to consult your therapeutic advisor who will help 

you to develop your skill for appropriate transfer method that suits you. 
During transfer always make sure that the brakes are in a locked position and the 

wheelchair is manoeuvred as close as possible to the transfer seat

Regularly check the condition of front & rear tyres for wear and tear. Contact 

your supplier for replacements. 
If you have pneumatic tyres fitted, the pressure indicated on the side of the tyre 

wall should not be exceeded. 
 

 

Do not attempt to climb or descend beyond your limitations 

to avoid tipping over. 

Lean the upper body forward and move the wheelchair for-

wards with short quick pushes on the Handrims. 

Lean backwards in the chair and let the handrim slide gently 

through your hands to control downward speed and direction. 
Note: - When travelling down or up a slope, avoid sharp 

turns, zigzag movements or moving across the slope 

BE CAREFUL 

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Summary of Contents for 388 Escape SE

Page 1: ...t or fault is discovered the Days Healthcare supplier dealer from whom the Wheelchair was purchased should be notified immediately The maximum user weight is 115 kg 18 stone The warranty does not exte...

Page 2: ...Days Healthcare Escape Wheelchair User Manual...

Page 3: ...Length min 39 cm 15 39 cm 15 Footrest Length max 51 cm 20 51 cm 20 Armrest Height 25 cm 10 25 cm 10 Overall Length 109 cm 43 109 cm 43 Overall Width open 67 cm 26 62 cm 24 Overall Width folded 33 cm 1...

Page 4: ...Escape manual wheelchair has a maximum carrying capac ity of 115 kg 18 stone which must never be exceeded It is classified as an Invalid Carriage for use indoors on pavements footpaths pedestrian zone...

Page 5: ...ke sure the Wheelchair is transported in a forward facing direction Rearward facing is only acceptable if the passenger s head and back can be supported by a suitable bulkhead 4 Use the buckle seat be...

Page 6: ...ded to be used as a toy The manual parking brakes are not designed for slowing down 6 Circumstances and individual needs will vary from person to person but if there are difficulties we advise you to...

Page 7: ...elease the brakes grasp the handrims attached to rear wheels and with a pushing action rotate them forwards or pull them backwards respectively To move to the right hold the right handrim steady and p...

Page 8: ...d must be set correctly to suit your driving environment and your own capabilities 8 Your footrests are capable of being rotating inwards and out wards To achieve this pull the release lever towards y...

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