GB
Equinox Wheelchair - 07.09.2010
GB - 4
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Safe Operation
When using indoors beware of narrow doors, steps,
high surfaces, protruding wall fittings and everyday
household items such as children‟s toys, electrical
appliances etc. Take extra care in kitchen environ-
ments.
To ensure stability and safe control you must main-
tain proper balance at all times. The wheelchair is
designed to remain stable during normal use as
long as you do not move you centre of gravity out-
side the normal seating position.
When reaching/bending forward do not lean your body
out of the wheelchair further than the length of the
armrests. Do not attempt to reach objects by sliding
forwards to the edge of the seat.
When reaching/bending backwards do not reach any
further than your arm will extend without changing your
seating position.
Never attempt to use an escalator or stairway, al-
ways use a lift.
Occasionally check that the adjustments of the foot-
rests, armrests and controller are secure and are
set in the most comfortable position for use.
Adjustment Procedures
Swing-away Footrest
Length Adjustment
Adjustments are made with the user sitting in the
wheelchair with feet on footplates.
Footrests (photo 5) : the
footplate can be lifted dur-
ing transfers, footrests are
height adjustable.
Loosen the bolt (A) to ad-
just to the desired height,
firmly tighten the bolt after
adjustment.
WARNING!
Ensure that desired front rigging adjustment does not
cause pressure to legs at front of seat upholstery.
Heel and Calf Straps (if fitted)
Your wheelchair is equipped with heel straps which
are secured on the footplates or calf straps which
are attached on the footrest support tubes. The calf
straps are tension adjustable with the aid of Velcro.
Seat Belt
(if fitted)
Hold the bayonet end in one hand, and pull on the
webbing to increase or decrease belt length with the
other. When length is correct, adjust slide buckle to
suit.
Anti-tippers
(if fitted)
These are fitted at the rear of the chair, adjacent to
the rear wheels and Days recommends that these
are fitted, especially when climbing kerbs and gradi-
ents.
