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The tray
20) How to attach, remove and adjust the tray
To attach, align the tray attachment mounts with the armrest
pads of the wheelchair and insert the tray Figure 19. Slide
backwards until desired position and tighten the knob screws.
To adjust, slide the tray forwards or backwards on the
armrest pads of both sides Figure 19 until it reaches the
desired position.
Refer to Proper fit section below on how to fit the tray
properly.
To remove, slide the tray out of the armrest pads Figure 19.
21) Proper fit
The tray should support the length of the forearm and elbows and not push on the stomach or rub on the user’s skin
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The tray should not be used to ‘restrain’ a user in their seat.
How to transport your wheelchair
To transport the wheelchair in a vehicle you will need to transfer the user out of the wheelchair first. After you have
removed the user from the wheelchair, follow the next steps:
1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to page 17 of this manual.
2. Lift the wheelchair frame from a non-removable part and load it into the vehicle. Load the two rear wheels.
3. Re-attach the rear wheels after unloading the wheelchair from the vehicle.
HOW TO RIDE IN YOUR WHEELCHAIR
Note - The following information is not to replace proper training provided by a qualified wheelchair service provider. The
user should receive training from a qualified professional according to his/her abilities and environmental characteristics
before using the wheelchair.
Moving while in the wheelchair
Note - Every wheelchair user is different and so are their skills in riding their wheelchair. The user and his/her attendant
should receive training from a qualified wheelchair service provider on how to best propel the wheelchair before using it.
To propel the wheelchair
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If a self-propeller, it is recommended that the user pushes from 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock position (as much as possible)
using a long smooth action to push.
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To turn, hold one push rim towards the front and the other towards the back; pull the forward hand backwards and
push the backward hand forwards at the same time.
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If the user needs assistance to push the wheelchair, the attendant should push the wheelchair from behind, from the
push handle, making sure the user’s arms and hands are not in contact with the wheels
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Keep a lookout for potential dangers in the area well ahead of the wheelchair.
To go up slopes
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The user should lean the upper body forward slightly– this helps to stop the wheelchair tipping.
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To stop or rest – park the wheelchair sideways on.
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If the wheelchair has anti-tippers, lock them in place before going up.
To go down slopes
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The user should press the upper body backwards has he/she goes down.
Never leave a user unattended when going up or down a slope.
Ascending/descending stairs with your wheelchair
Have at least two people, who have sufficient strength and skill to handle the weight of the user and wheelchair, assist
when trying to go up or down a set of stairs in this wheelchair.
To go up the stairs
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Move the wheelchair and user backwards up the stairs.
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Position one person behind the user, one person in front.
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The rear attendant tilts the wheelchair backwards on to the back wheels, positioned against the first step.
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The rear attendant pulls back and upwards, rolling the wheelchair up. Take one step at a time.
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The second assistant can help by holding on to a non-removable part of the wheelchair frame from the front.
Armrest pad
Tray
mount
Figure 19. Tray attachment, adjustment and removal.
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