Stylus 450, Owner'S Manual

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Check the tyres. Look for uneven wear, holes, or tyre/wheel separation. If
they look excessively worn, then have them replaced.
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Visually inspect pneumatic tyres for punctures. Confirm correct air pressure
as marked on the side of the tyre. Always use a pressure-regulated air sup-
ply to inflate the tyres.
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Check the handrims. Make sure that they are fastened securely to the wheels.
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Check the park brakes. Make sure they work properly. If they don’t, instruc-
tions on how to adjust them are provided in this manual.
WARNING! The park brakes are designed to keep your chair stationary
while you are parked. They are not designed to stop the wheelchair during
driving. Do not use either of the park brakes to stop the wheelchair while
driving it. This can cause your wheelchair to become unstable and tip. Fail-
ure to heed can result in personal injury and/or damage to your wheelchair
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Check that your wheelchair drives straight and does not pull to one side.
Pulling to one side could be an indication that a wheel bearing needs to be
replaced.
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Check the caster wheels. Look for uneven wear, holes, or tyre/wheel separa-
tion. If they look excessively worn, then have them replaced. Make sure
they swivel freely. If they don’t, the swivel bearings may need to be replaced.
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Check the seat for sagging, rips, or tears.
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If your wheelchair is equipped with a positioning belt, make sure it is fas-
tened securely to the wheelchair and there are no rips or tears.
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Check the anti-tip wheels (optional equipment). Make sure that they are
attached securely.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Dealer for as-
sistance.
PREPARING YOUR WHEEL-
CHAIR FOR TRANSFER
There are a variety of methods you can
use to transfer onto or off of your wheel-
chair. Regardless of the method you use,
transferring onto or off of your wheelchair
safely requires practice and, in some
cases, the presence of a certified health-
care professional or trained attendant. Make
sure you have a certified healthcare pro-
fessional or trained attendant present while
learning to properly transfer yourself.
Figure 7. Flip-up Armrest Latch
SQUEEZE TO RELEASE
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