Greencare DB1J 13, User Manual

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Tight space environments
Greencare build wheelchairs to an assessed
specification, which includes environmental
access considerations. Users should
understand that they have a responsibility to
ensure that the environment is suitable for the
wheelchair.
A relatively simple obstacle removal, may allow
a door to open more fully or provide turning
space that will allow wheelchair operation.
General safety is improved when there is less
clutter around on the floor.
Narrow access builds of occupant propelled
wheelchairs, where handrim and wheel are built
to a minimal width, are a practical solution to
improve access through narrow doors. This
reduces the area for the propelling occupant
hand to grip, and operation of the chair may
require a combined grip on the rim and the tyre.
For this gloves may be an additional
consideration.
Narrow access builds of attendant propelled
wheelchairs may have an outrigging adaptation,
over the wheels. This increases effective seat
width on a reduced wheelbase. Outrigging
creates an open space at the side of the seat
frame, and a seat cushion must always be fitted
over this open space.
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Front outriggers offer a choice of footrest
positions. This can be inboard for a compact
turning or outboard to create more leg space
between the frames. This feature will have
been built to accommodate accessed users
requirements.
The front outrigger has the appearance of a
double frame at the front of the wheelchair (as
shown above).
Optional footrest mounting points will be
covered my a protective plug to prevent
incorrect location when footrests are removed.
Wheelchair users should not attempt to
change footrest positions without consultation
with the wheelchair service.
Spatial adaptations of the Greencare Db1
using a combination of different sized wheels,
and frame build options are available to
overcome specific environmental restrictions.
When such adaptations have been carried
out, the correct use and any other special
instructions will be advised to the user at the
time of handover.
B u i l d i n g R e g u l a t i o n s r e c o g n i s e t h e
requirement for wheelchair access. Users
have a responsibility to bring concerns about
this to the attention of those responsible for
public access.
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