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CAUTION:
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When transporting or lifting, never hold on to attachments or
accessories (front/rear wheels, handrims, casters, footrests, armrests,
anti-tippers etc).
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All lifting should be done with a straight back. Straight legs to lift the
wheelchair. Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of how you
place your feet, do not cross them and trip yourself up.
4.24.2 Method of Restraint
Flexx series was tested with four point webbing systems, with the back in the
upright position. Please refer to the restraint manufacturer's user guide for
further details of its operation.
4.24.3 Fitting the Front Restraint
4.24.3.1 Connect the straps around the wheelchair frame and caster bracket as
pictured below. The anchor point is marked with a yellow sticker.
4.24.3.2 Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps.
Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport)
4.24.4 Fitting the Rear Restraint
4.24.4.1 Attach rear straps into rail approximately 300 mm behind the wheelchair
backrest.
4.24.4.2 Attach the hooks to the wheelchair tie-down brackets at the rear of the
wheelchair as pictured below. Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is
secure.
Fitting the Front Restraint
Fitting the Rear Restraint
