R Healthcare
8 & 9 Series
User Guide
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3
October 2013 Revision E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1
Introduction
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1.2
Getting in & out of a Wheelchair facing forwards
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1.3
Side Transfer
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1.4
Brakes
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1.5
Pushing Techniques
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1.6
Kerbs
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1.7
Handling & Stability on Steps & Slopes
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1.8
Seatbelts (also posture belts)
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1.9
Occupant Controlled Mobility
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1.10 Transportation
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1.11 Fire Precautions
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1.12 General Precautions & Information
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1.13 Looking after your Wheelchair. General care & Maintenance P
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1.14 Service Checklist
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1.15 Preservation & Storage
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1.16 Technical Data Sheets
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Additional information for Distributors, Service Centres, Assessors and
Transportation providers, is contained in the Transportation Guide, which are
included in the wheelchair information pack. The Assessment Guide Lines
and Technical Information Manual, are available from R Healthcare Customer
Services.
