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BRAKE VARIATIONS
Reference is made
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through out this Users
Guide to apply the
brakes, the images on
those pages show the
standard Hand Operated
brakes. Please refer
to the figures below to
identify the correct type
of braking system fitted.
Standard
Attendant Parking
Stability of Wheelbase and Seating Systems
To
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ensure that the Wheelbase and Seating System are safe to use, it is important that
fitting the Seating System to the Wheelbase does not make the wheelchair unstable.
Each Wheelbase when handed over to the user should be tested for static stability to
the specified angle of 12
°
(Fig.1).
It
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is also recommended that any
additional items to be used with the
seat and wheelbase are in place
when the test is done.
The
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stability test is always done
with the client seated in the seating
system and all equipment to be used
by the client on a daily basis when in
the wheelchair in situ.
Once
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the test has been successfully
completed, a Stability Certificate will
be issued by Specialised Orthotic
Services Limited. A copy of this
certificate will be handed over when
the equipment is supplied and should
be kept with the user manual for
future reference.
The
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Wheelbase is not to be used with any other Seating System(s) than those
for which it has been stability tested and proven safe for use.
Always
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steer clear of obstacles where possible.
When
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using the equipment never attempt to climb or descend an incline where
the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, ice,
snow, etc).
WARNING:
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Whilst the client is seated in the wheelchair, the attachment of any
heavy object to the wheelchair (i.e. shopping bags etc.) will have a serious effect
on the overall stability of the wheelchair and may place the safety of the client at
risk.
12°
Fig.1
