EZ1
2012-12
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2.11 Transfer in and out the wheelchair
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CAUTION:
In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over the wheelchair – Do not stand on the footplates.
1.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the chair, couch or bed to/from you
wish to transfer.
2.
Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in the on position.
3.
Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them.
4.
If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, you can remove the armrest
and/or footrest on that side.
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Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
2.12 Correct position in the wheelchair
Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
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Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
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Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the
footrests. (see § 3.8.2)
2.13 Riding the wheelchair
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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
wheels spokes.
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Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both handrims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the handrims forward until straight arms.
4. Swing your arms loosely back to the handrims topside and repeat the movement.
2.14 Riding the wheelchair by an attendant
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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
The wheelchair can be pushed with the pushing handgrips or push bar by an attendant.
2.15 Moving on slopes
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WARNING:
Control your speed – Moving on slopes as slow as possible.
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WARNING:
Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant does not
have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Lean forward to move your centre of gravity
forward. To improve a better stability.
1. If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt.
2. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and
downwards) are mentioned in table 1.
3. Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope.
4. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
