8
9
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Then, engage the two manual brakes, open the footrest/
legrest and check the ground clearance (footrest/ground
distance - see paragraph B-2.1.4). You can now sit down in
the wheelchair.
2.1.2
Folding the chair (figures 19 and 20) :
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Fold and lock the footrest/legrest toward the front of the
wheelchair.
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Swivel the plates into the vertical position. Using both
hands, take the centre front and back edges of the seat
upholstery and lift it. Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side
and close it using the handles on the backrest.
Warning :
- Fold the wheelchair while keeping the seat upholstery
upwards to avoid damage by the folding system.
- Caution possible finger pinch.
2.2. Wheelchair propulsion
Self propelling wheelchair propulsion is achieved through the
use of the handrims mounted on the wheels.
The distance between the wheels axle position and the seat
height can be adjusted to allow you to hold the handrims
properly.
Qualified medical and paramedical staff will be able to
provide you with advice regarding the propulsion which is best
adapted to your disability.
Any wheels adjustments to the set up of your wheelchair (see
paragraph 2.2.2) should only be performed at the direction of
a competent person who has fully risk assessed the implication
of any changes to the wheelchair configuration.
2.3. Lifting the wheelchair
First, fold the chair (see paragraph 2.1.2), always lift the wheel-
chair by gripping the frame at the points (A) shown in the
figure 21.
Warning :
Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests, foo-
trests). Ensure the backrest posts are securely in place.
19
20
A
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