Tendercare Ltd
The Snugseat Spring User Manual
Document No 034-01v4 Snugseat Spring
User Manual.doc
Authority.
Quality Controller
Authorised.
J Adams
Page 19
Dec 05
3)
Whenever possible avoid steep and uneven surfaces because there is a danger that the
Snugseat may tip over. If you cannot avoid difficult surfaces you must take extra care
when travelling across them.
4)
Do not use the Snugseat in sandy conditions.
5)
Always use two hands for pushing the Snugseat.
6)
For the comfort of the occupant always avoid pushing too fast or making sudden fast
turns, jerking, jolting and bumping. Many occupants are liable to be affected by rough
handling, which can cause loss of confidence, discomfort or pain.
7)
Avoid kerbs. Wherever possible use ramped kerbs or slopes. This will make pushing
the chair easier and safer and will be more comfortable for the occupant.
8)
Avoid steep kerbs and flights of steps because of the danger of losing your grip on the
chair or of the occupant being tipped out. Always use a ramp or lift if available.
9)
To tip the Snugseat backwards when climbing kerbs stand behind and holding onto the
push handle with both hands, press down and pull backwards. The front of the chair
will lift.
IMPORTANT: -
Take great care when doing this to avoid the combined weight of the
Snugseat and occupant overcoming your strength and tipping back onto
you. Never try to tip the Snugseat if the occupant is much heavier than
you are.
10)
Always look well ahead so that you have plenty of time to avoid hazards.
11)
Be considerate to other people and watch out for pedestrians who may stop or
suddenly change direction.
7.2 Brakes
1) Always put the brakes on when placing the child in or taking them out of the seat and when
leaving the Snugseat unattended.
7.3 Comfort
1)
Always be considerate to the occupant.
2)
Before setting out on a journey make sure the occupant is comfortably and correctly
seated and that the safety harness is correctly fitted and adjusted. Always ensure that
both feet are on the footrest and that clothing is tucked in and cannot catch on
doorways or other obstructions.
3)
Remember the occupant is in front of you. They will want to be part of your
conversations and interests. Also their view will be different to yours when it comes
to looking into shop windows, etc. it can be extremely frustrating to hear something
exciting being discussed when it is situated somewhere behind the occupant’s eyes,
and thus, out of sight.
