Owner’s Handbook
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To go down a kerb. Line up the front castors with the edge
of the kerb. The attendant uses the stepper tube to raise
the front castors and tip the user slightly back. Keeping the
castors raised, slowly lower the wheelchair down the kerb.
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Warning:
Do not raise the front castors by pushing down
on the push handles as this could result in
damage to the wheelchair.
7.
Using the Lap Belt
The lap belt is to restrain the wheelchair occupant during
normal use. The lap belt can not be used as a seat belt in a
motor vehicle. Under no circumstances should the Travel
Chair be used as a seat in a motor vehicle (e.g. cars, buses,
trains, etc).
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit each user. The
length of the belt can be adjusted by the tri-glides (as
shown in the diagram overleaf). The lap belt has a luggage-
style large locking clip to fasten and unfasten the lap belt.
To fasten the lap belt, push the clip in to the receiver until it
locks in the position (which can be heard by an audible
click).
When fastened, the lap belt should be tight around the
user’s pelvis without causing discomfort or undue pressure.
This will help keep the user’s hips and pelvis towards the
