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Step 2. Engaging the wheel lock
Engage the wheel lock when getting in or out the wheelchair.
Step 3. Setting the footplates
The footplates should be in vertical position when getting in or out the wheelchair.
Do not use the
footplates as a support while getting in or out the wheelchair due to the risk of wheelchair tipping
over and falling.
Note!
Do not stand on the footplates due to the risk of damage.
Step 4. Setting the wheels
Front wheels should be positioned in the direction of riding.
Step 5. Getting in the wheelchair
The wheelchair should be located at the place of changing the seat as close as possible. The
wheelchair should touch the bed or other seat being used, rear wheel and front element of the
frame. If the user cannot change his/her seat independently, transfer the user to the wheelchair.
Step 6. Unfolding the footplates
When the user sits in the wheelchair, unfold the footplates parallel to the ground so that his/her feet
are on the footplates while using the wheelchair. If necessary, adjust the elevating legrest using the
lever.
Step 7. Correct position of the user
The user should sit in the upright position and his/her knees should be bent at the angle of 90
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The wheelchair is ready to use.
SAFETY USAGE
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Lifting the object from the ground may be dangerous for the person sitting in the wheelchair
as the shift of the centre of gravity may cause the wheelchair to tip over with the user. In
order to lift the object from the ground, a third person should be asked for help or a special
instrument should be used.
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Be particularly careful while riding upwards or downwards the inclined surfaces. When the
wheelchair is on the inclined surface, the accompanying person should always stand below
and protect the wheelchair from sliding down or tipping over.
The center of gravity is always
at the back of the wheelchair!
