R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash November 2013 Revision B
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USER
SUITABILITY
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for people who cannot, or find
it difficult to walk
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for people with mobility issues
requiring improved comfort levels
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for trained confident users
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for transportation (crash
tested) in approved or adapted vehicles
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for the use of lap straps in
environments, where clinical assessment indicates a practical safe use for the
benefit of the occupant
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for use with Dash spares or
accessories, supplied by R Healthcare Ltd. Other adaptations may be suitable
dependent upon clinical assessment
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs suitable for people who require an
elevating leg rest / stump support fitted to support the underside of the calf in a
range of extended angular positions (please note: adaptations of this nature will
affect the stability of the manual wheelchair), also during movement indoors there
will be more restrictive limitation on turning or movement owing to the positioning
of adaptations.
Attendant propelled Dash wheelchairs are suitable for occupants with limited
comprehension, a carer needs to be suitably trained and in control.
Attendant propelled Dash wheelchairs suitable for occupants with visual
impairment, where corrective vision is not optional, a carer needs to be suitably
trained and in control.
Attendant propelled Dash wheelchairs
Not
suitable for occupants to use on flights
of steps without two competent and trained attendants available.
Occupant propelled Dash wheelchairs
Not
suitable for occupants with limited
comprehension.
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs
Not
suitable for use on slopes greater
than 8 degrees.
Occupant or Attendant Dash wheelchairs
Not
suitable on soft, wet, uneven or
bumpy surfaces.
Occupant or Attendant wheelchairs
Not
suitable for bi-lateral amputees above
the knee, (except for Dash Life, double amputee wheel position).
Where powered assistance is required using items such as power packs these
should only be fitted after a risk assessment and by qualified personal.
User weight must be suitable for rated carrying capacity of chair.
