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Assembly instruction
All the Mopedia Chairs are delivered with disassembled backrest and footrest.
To assemble the seat insert the
tubes in the opening on the back
of the seat (
Picture 1
).
The adjustable footrest have to be
fixed on the external side of the
seat with the pins (
Picture 2
). Pay
attention to the right footrest to
use and note that the footrest
have to be fixed inwards. To fix the
footrest be sure that the locking
lever is well fixed inwards the chair. Insert the WC from the back part of the chair using the rails
(
Picture 3
).
Footrest adjustment
The footrest of shower chair can be adjusted according to various
requirements. You have to push the locking clip on the footrest
(
Picture 4
) not less than 6.5cm distant from the floor. Check that
both footrest are adjusted at the same height.
Use
Use only the back handle to drive the chair, do not use other supports.
know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and endurance before
attempting to go up a ramp. You and your attendant should first consult a qualified professional
for correct techniques on ramp negotiation. Assistance is recommended when going up or
down step inclines greater than 10%. If it becomes necessary to stop on an incline, avoid
sudden, abrupt forward movement when you resume propelling the chair.
If you want to lift the chair up, hold it from back handles and frame only.
WARNING
The patient must not push the footrest when go up and down from the chair.
Brakes
Engage wheel locks on both wheels before entering the chair, leaving the
chair, leaning forward in the chair or while being transported in an
elevator or wheelchair lift. On models with small wheels, push the lever
on each wheel; (
Picture 5
) on the other models lift up the lever to brake.
The lever on the brake must tighten the wheel. In case of necessity
check the pressure of the casters. If necessary adjust the loosen nut
and then tighten up the nut.
Casters
Casters should be inspected periodically and lubricated when necessary.
If the wheel wobbles, tighten the nut of the pivot slightly. To test for correct tightness, lean the
chair to one side and spin the adjusted wheel.
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