Instructions for use FREETEC
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Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | As per: 26.05.2020 | Errors and alterations excepted
EN
Indication | Contraindication
INDICATION:
Inability to walk or severely restricted walking ability as
part of the basic need to move around in your own home
and to leave your home to get some fresh air on a short
walk or to reach the places usually in the surrounding
area of your home where everyday business can be car-
ried out.
The wheelchair exclusively serves people who are not
able to walk and people who have problems with wal-
king with their individual requirements when traveling
themselves and traveling with others for everyday use,
both inside and outside on even and solid ground. Addi-
tionally take body size, weight, physical and mental state,
age, living arrangements, and environment into account
in the provision of a wheelchair.
CONTRAINDICATION:
The use of the wheelchair is not suitable in cases of:
•
Disorders of perception
•
Severe loss of balance
•
Loss of limbs to both arms
•
Joint contractions/joint damage to both arms
•
Inability to sit down
Scope of delivery
1 x
Wheelchair
1 x
Allen wrench
1 x
Instructions for use
Safety instructions
To ensure proper and safe use, please be sure to obser-
ve the following information:
Stability and balance
Your wheelchair is designed such that it ensures the
stability you need during normal daily activities. Each
of your movements in the wheelchair has an effect on
the center of gravity which in the worst case can lead
to tipping of the wheelchair. To increase your safety, we
recommend using safety belts.
Reaching an object beyond the chair
The balance limits for reaching an object were deter-
mined through studies on a representative group of
wheelchair users.
Only the arms can be extended out beyond the
wheelchair seat. The body and the head should remain
within the limits of the seat.
Do not lean forward
Do not lean your chest over the armrest. To reach an
object in front of you, you must lean forward and bend
downwards. For this reason, you must use the steering
wheels as an aid (by facing them forwards) in order to
attain stability and balance. Accurate orientation of the
wheels is important for your safety.
Do not lean back
Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the desi-
red object so that you can easily reach it with outstret-
ched arms while you remain seated in the chair in a nor-
mal position. Do not lean back too far in any case since
you can otherwise cause the chair to tip over.
Lateral transfer
This transfer can be performed alone, provided you
have appropriate mobility and muscle tone. Position the
wheelchair as close as possible to the place where you
wish to sit such that the steering wheels are pointing for-
wards. Secure the parking brakes of the rear wheels.
Use a transfer board, if possible.
Forward transfer
If you are able to stand up, you can transfer yourself for-
wards to another seat. If this movement is difficult for
you, we recommend obtaining assistance from an atten-
dant or caregiver to ensure a transfer that is as easy and
safe as possible.
Secure both brakes and ensure that both steering
wheels are pointing forwards. In doing so, be aware that
you should not under any circumstances support your-
self on the brakes during the transfer. Then grasp the top
of the armrests, support yourself on your arms in order
to easily get up and the attendant can assist you in com-
pleting the transfer. Position yourself as near as possible
to the place where you wish to sit.
During the transfer, position yourself as far back in the
seat as possible to prevent the seat cushion from being
damaged or the wheelchair from tipping forward.
Secure the two brakes; the brake handles should ne-
ver be used for support during transfers. Never support
yourself on the foot plates when getting up from the
wheelchair.
If you are able to stand more or less upright and if you
have sufficient upper body strength and mobility, you
can transfer yourself forwards to another seat. Fold up
the foot plate and push the foot support/leg support to
the side to clear the way, bend your body forwards while
you support yourself on the two armrests and stand up.
Then push your body in the direction of the place whe-
re you wish to sit while distributing your weight on your
arms and hands.
