9300, 9301, 9302, 9303
2019-11
Using your wheelchair/commode chair
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4.4
Moving to/from the chair
Risk of injuries and damage
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In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
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Do not stand on the footplates during transfer into or out of the wheelchair/commode chair.
Transfer
1. Position the wheelchair/commode chair as close as possible to you when sitting in your chair,
couch, seat or bed.
1. Apply both parking brakes to block the movement, see §4.2.
2. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them.
3. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, turn the arm rest on that side upwards.
4. Transfer to/from the wheelchair/commode chair using the strength of your arms or with the
help of attendant(s) or lifting equipment.
Sitting in the wheelchair/commode chair
1. Sit down on the seat with your lower back against the backrest.
2. Turn the footplate down and put your feet on the footplate.
4.5
Riding
Risk of injuries and damage
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Before every usage, make sure that:
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footplate adjustment is firmly secured, see §5.4.2.
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parking brakes are working properly.
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tires are in good condition, see §7.
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Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheel spokes.
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Do not operate the hand rims with wet hands.
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Prevent entrapment of your hands on the hand rims when you pass small passages.
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Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than specified in §7.
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When you stop on a (small) slope, use your brakes.
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Make sure all four wheel touch the ground while riding up or down a slope.
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Take slopes as slow as possible.
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Always stay on the pavement when riding on public roads.
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Pay attention if the road has holes or gaps that may cause entrapment of the wheels.
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Avoid stones and other objects that may block the wheels.
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Make sure that the footplate does not touch ground while taking an obstacle.
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Do not use your wheelchair/commode chair on an escalator.
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If available, wear your safety belt.
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Always keep the swing range of the footplate in mind to prevent bystanders from being
injured or objects from being damaged.
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If you have not enough experience driving your wheelchair/commode chair, ask assistance
of an attendant. Keep your arms away from the wheels and keep your feet on the footplates.
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Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants. Only lift the
wheelchair/commode chair with the frame tubes.
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Never try to use stairs that are not appropriate for wheelchair/commode chairs.
4.5.1 Riding your wheelchair yourself
(24” wheels):
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both hand rims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the hand rims forward until your arms are straight.
4. Move your hands back to the top of the hand rims and repeat the movement.
CAUTION
CAUTION
