Safety Precautions
·
This Wheel chair is designed for single
occupancy only, with a maximum user weight
of 110kg (17st) - do not use it to transport
more than one person
·
Do not exceed the maximum user weight.
·
This wheelchair is designed for both indoor
and outdoor use, however special care should
be taken in certain environmental conditions.
·
Outdoor: Steep gradients should be avoided,
where possible
·
If attempting gradients, or using a ramp it is
important to be sure of your own capabilities,
NRS recommend that you consult a
Healthcare Professional for advice before use.
·
Always maintain a constant slow speed on
gradients.
·
Do not reverse down a gradient.
·
Avoid rugged/uneven terrain.
·
Indoor: Be aware of local hazards, for
example, obstructions on the floor, narrow
doorways high thresholds etc.
·
Do not use on escalators.
·
Before transferring into or out of the
wheelchair ensure the brakes are in the
locked position.
·
Do not stand on the footplates.
·
When seated in the wheelchair ensure you are
comfortable and your centre of gravity is in the
centre of the seat.
Diag.3A
Slowing
Diag.3B
Parking
Brake
Folding the wheelchair
·
Ensure footrests are facing forward and
footplates are in the upright position, then
simply pull up the two handles on either side
of the seat, see picture above, the wheelchair
can be carried using these handles.
·
For transportation and storage it is
recommended that the footrests are removed
& the handles are folded down.
·
Remove the Calf Strap by pulling apart the
hook and loop fasteners
·
Footrest removal: pull the chrome footrest clip
towards the centre of the wheelchair and lift
the footrest off the locating pins.
·
Handle folding: Pull the two plastic handle
clips backwards and fold the handles
Brake operation
·
To apply the parking brakes, push down both
handles until they lock, see diagram 3B, The
brakes will click and remain in the locked
position until released.
·
It is important that both brakes are in the
parking (locked) position when they are used.
·
Lift up both handles to release the parking
brakes.
·
When using the brakes to slow down, pull up
both of the loop handles. See diagram 3A
·
If you apply the parking brake, or pull up the
brake to stop whilst moving, and the rear
wheels still move, stop use immediately. Do
not use again until the brakes have been
checked and correctly adjusted. Refer to the
maintenance section.
Stepper
Tube
Lap Strap
Footrest
Clip
Folding Handle
Brake
Loop
Hand Grip
Brake
Back Rest
Calf
Strap
Arm
Rest
Foot
Rest
Side
Panel
Handle
Clip
