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Section 5.
Wheelchair set up and training
Setup
Setup and user training of this wheelchair should be done by a Health Professional
and with the aid of manufactures selling agent. Your wheelchair may be fitted with
a third party seating systems and may differ from this manual.
Positioning Belts
The use of positioning belts is highly recommended as it will help support the
occupant and also prevent occupant from falling. The use of position belts must
ONLY be setup by Health Professional. Improper use of positioning belts may
cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Positioning belts are not to be used as a seat belt when
occupant/wheelchair is transported in vehicle.
Please refer to
Section 6
Transporting Your Power Chair
WARNING!
Today, there are many seating systems on the market to fit a multitude of
wheelchair types and brands and also to suit individual a needs and preference. The
Centro has been designed to accommodate many of these systems including Glide’s
own. Because of the varying nature of these systems and possible changes to the
centre of gravity, it will be necessary for a Health Professional with the aid of the
selling agent representative to insure the wheelchair is set up safely.
Power Seat Tilt
Your wheelchair will more than likely have a 50 degree power seat tilt which is a
common recommendation by Health Professionals today.
Whether you tilt your seat to the full extent is entirely your choice but you should
be trained in its use and learn to feel safe with this features. The wheelchair will not
drive once it has passed 22 degrees and will have to be returned back to a safe level
before being able to drive gain. The wheelchair
must always
be on a level surface
when tilting passed the 22 degree mark.
Power reclining Backrest
Your Health professional may have prescribed a power reclining backrest with this
wheelchair. The user should be trained for the use of this feature and should feel
comfortable with its operation.
