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PYRO LIGHT OPTIMA
| Lightweight wheelchair
Lightweight wheelchair |
PYRO LIGHT OPTIMA
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When going down stairs, the helper who is below brakes by pushing
the wheelchair right against the steps. The helper above holds the
wheelchair at the push handles, secures it and holds it in the right
position. The wheelchair should roll down step by step.
7.4. Driving the wheelchair
Sit in your B+B wheelchair. Make sure you are sitting as far back as
possible. The push rims on the drive wheels are used to move the
wheelchair.
Moving and braking are achieved via the push rims on the drive wheels.
Practice moving the wheelchair carefully at first until you are familiar
with it and the way it behaves.
Wheelchairs have only a limited ability to resist tipping and sliding.
Particular care is necessary when braking and moving onto, or turning
on inclines. Leaning a long way out of the wheelchair increases the
danger of tipping.
To overcome obstacles more easily, the wheelchair must be tipped by
the accompanying person.
You can hang shopping bags or a rucksack on the backrest frame.
Never stand on the footrest!
Risk of tipping!
For obstacles and stairs with more than three steps,
two accompanying people must help.
7.2. Entering and leaving from the
front
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First fold the foot plates up or remove the leg rests.
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Move the Pyro Light Optima and the current or intended seat
together front to front if possible and decelerate the Pyro Light
Optima.
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If you wish to move from another wheelchair or room chair, lock it
by setting the parking brakes.
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Now slide onto the seat by turning your body around.
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Then move the arm rest and leg rests to the original position.
7.3. Negotiating stairs and high
steps
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Helpers must only take hold of securely fitted parts of the frame.
The lifting points are shown in Figure 42 depending on the model
equipment.
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When going up stairs, the helper behind the wheelchair pulls
the wheelchair over the step, holding it by the securely mounted
handles.
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The helper who is below takes hold of the front frame tubes and
stabilises the position. At the same time, he pushes the rear wheels
of the wheelchair against the steps.
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Frame and push handles are the only places where
you can get hold of the wheelchair to transport it.
Never lift up the wheelchair at the armrests!
Please note that the risk of tipping over backwards
is significantly increased by hanging bags and
rucksacks on the backrest.
