Unicare Health Ansa 5100, Instruction & Safety Manual

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To Close / Fold Chair - Fold footplates to the vertical position. Stand at the rear of
the chair and release push pin of upholstery tensioner and slide tubing across to
release. Take hold of seat upholstery with both hands at front and back edge and
lift up. Or, tilt chair to one side and lift up on the seat rail.
Removable Arms - To remove arms, depress spring button and lift from out of front
and rear sockets.
Swing Back / Removable Arms - To swing back arms, depress the clip behind the
front armrest socket and lift arm up from the front. To remove arms, swing back the
arm, release rear pull pin and lift armrest out of rear socket.
CAUTION
Stability - The wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as you maintain
your centre of gravity while performing normal activities. Care must be taken when
performing activities that shift your centre of gravity in the chair. Never reach for
objects that require you to shift from the centre or bend over out of the chair.
Whenever reaching for objects that require you to lean, make sure front castors are
pointing in a forward position, which extends the wheel base and will help stabilise
the chair.
Ramps - Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and
endurance before attempting to go up a ramp. You and your attendant should
fi rst consult a qualifi ed professional for correct techniques on ramp negotiation.
Assistance is recommended when going up or down steep inclines greater than
10%. If it becomes necessary to stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt forward
movement when you resume propelling the chair. Because of the backward angle
of the chair, sudden abrupt movement could cause instability. Attempting to use the
wheel lock brakes could result in accidental locking, veering or tipping to one side,
or suddenly stopping. Avoid changing direction when going down an incline, as this
could cause instability.
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Bariatric Wheelchair Instruction & Safety Manual
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