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3.8.
The seat cushion
There is a choice of various different seat cushions, governed by your individual needs. The velcro
fasteners fitted to the surface of your seat should allow you to attach the majority of seat cushions
securely. The velcro fasteners prevent the cushion from slipping out of place even when you are
standing up. The height of the footrest should be adjusted to take into account the height of a given
seat cushion.
Please consult your LEVO dealer!
4.
General tips on handling a wheelchair
4.1.
Pushing off - how to avoid tipping over
Bear in mind that when pushing on the handring to start the wheelchair moving, the front castors
will loose traction due to acceleration. Depending on weight distribution, this may cause the castors
to lift off the ground and the wheelchair to tip over backwards (see diagram, left).
This above situation may be made more critical by using different rear wheel positions to achieve
greater seat inclination, by fixing the rear wheel further forward, or by using a cushion to sit higher
up.
Similarly, when braking to halt backward movement the castors will again lose downforce, giving
rise to backward tilting and the risk of tipping over.
It should also be noted that any luggage taken along (see diagram, above right) will alter the center
of gravity of your wheelchair and may have an adverse effect on its stability.
As an additional safety measure, it may be advisable to fit anti-tip rollers (see diagram).
