User Guide
Wheelchair ‘Kontiki’
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3.3
GETTING INTO THE WHEELCHAIR
Before the user sits in the wheelchair:
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Ensure that the parking brake is on.
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Set the tilt angle adjustment in the neutral position (seat approximately horizontal).
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Check the tyre pressures.
Fold up the footplates and, if necessary, fold the legrests aside or remove them. The
user can now sit in the wheelchair.
3.4 T
RANSFER
There are various possibilities for transferring into and out of the wheelchair:
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Sideways transfer: remove one or both of the armrests:
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Forward transfer: fold up the footplates and turn the legrests completely aside.
3.5 R
EMOVAL OF THE ARMREST
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LEGREST OR HEADREST
3.5.1 R
EMOVAL OF THE ARMREST
Knob A
Photo 3-2
Slacken knob A a couple of turns and remove armrest.
