Evocare LM952, Owner'S Manual

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Safety / Handling of Transit Wheelchairs
Safety and handling of the transit wheelchair requires the close attention of the
transit wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most
common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and
maintenance of the transit wheelchair. It is important to practice and master
these safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the
frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on
the following pages have been used successfully by many users.
Individual transit wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living
activities that may differ from those described in this manual. All warnings and
cautions given in this manual MUST be followed.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new transit wheelchair user
and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all.
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and proper operation of your transit wheelchair, you must at all
times maintain proper balance. Your transit wheelchair has been designed to
remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not
move beyond the centre of gravity.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the transit wheelchair have an
effect on the centre of gravity. Use the adjustable seatbelt for additional safety.
DO NOT lean forward out of the transit wheelchair any further than the length of
the armrests. Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward position
whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the transit
wheelchair and then reversing a little in a straight line.