User Guide
Wheelchair ‘Kontiki’
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10 D
AILY USE
In general each wheelchair is ready for use on leaving the factory. However, for optimal
comfort and ease of use it is recommended that the dealer or therapist adjusts the
wheelchair to the user’s personal characteristics and preferences. See “Adjustments” on
page 12.
Before use read "Safety" on page.
10.1 O
VERVIEW OF OPERATING CONTROLS
(red) handle
driving motor
(right)
height adjustment
push handles
leg rests
Figure 1
Headrest
push handles
(left and right)
handle for tilt
adjustment
(left)
armrest
motor
10.2 D
RIVING THE WHEELCHAIR USING THE MOTOR
5. Insert the ignition key into the ‘switch’ on the operating panel.
6. Check the speed of the wheelchair and adjust to the current surroundings
7. Squeeze the right-hand (red) handle to set the wheelchair in motion
8. Apply the brake to the wheelchair when you have stopped moving
9. Remove the ignition key from the switch
When going around corners, up or down slopes or around obstacles, adjust
speed appropriately.
Do not drive through loose sand and preferably not through water.
For the assistant:
