Days Tilt ‘n’ Space Wheelchair User Guide
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4. Using the wheelchair
4.1 Setting up the wheelchair
After unpacking the wheelchair it must be made ready for use.
Lift the seat back to the upright position.
Lock the seat back to the gas cylinder for adjusting the seat back angle
Connect backrest to gas cylinder by installing the pin
Snap close the retainer to keep the pin in position
Position the seat and seat back cushions.
Attach the leg rests and fold the foot plates up.
Now you can sit down
4.2 Transporting the wheelchair
To prepare the wheelchair for transport in a car proceed as follows.
Remove the leg rests.
Release the seat back attachment to the gas cylinder.
Fold the seat back forward.
Release the parking brakes on the right and left drive wheels.
Now the wheels can be easily removed from the stub axles.
4.3 Entering and leaving from the side
Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the present or future seat side by side.
If you wish to move from another wheelchair or room chair, lock it by setting the parking brakes.
Lock the Days Tilt ‘n’ Space to prevent it from moving accidentally by setting the brake levers on the
right and left sides.
Remove the side section with the arm cushion.
Fold the foot plates to the side or remove the leg rests completely.
Now slide sideways onto the other seat.
Make sure that you are sitting as far back in the seat as possible.
Then move the arm rest and leg rests to the original position.
4.4 Entering and leaving from the front
First fold the foot plates up or remove the leg rests completely.
Move the Days Tilt ‘n’ Space as close as possible to the present or future seat until they are front to
front.
If you wish to move from another wheelchair or room chair, lock it by setting the parking brakes.
Now slide onto the seat by turning your body around.
Then move the arm rest and leg rests to the original position.