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Ultra Lightweight Aluminium Wheelchair (LAWC_IFU 2020-11 rev1)
steep terrain, kerbs and steps
Steep terrain:
These wheelchairs are not designed for use on gradients
beyond 10°. When on a slope, avoid swerving or sudden changes in movement.
Over kerbs:
Attendants push down on the stepper tube with a foot to raise
the front castors (when mounting a kerb for example).
To mount, approach the kerb head-on. Then the attendant uses the stepper
tube to raise the front castors, and lowers the front castors on the raised kerb.
Finally the attendant should push the wheelchair forward, lifting it up slightly to
mount the kerb if required.
To go down, line up the front castors with the edge of the kerb. The attendant
uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors and tip the user slightly back.
Keeping the castors raised, slowly lower the wheelchair down the kerb.
Multiple steps:
The wheelchair is not designed to mount staircases, so may
require carrying if no elevators or ramps are available. Attendants are
responsible for being suitably trained and competent to lift the wheelchair with
minimal risk of harm. Do not carry using the handles or any removable sections.
brake operation
Parking Brakes
To apply the parking brakes, push the handle on the brake unit until locked
in place. To release the brake, pull the handle in the opposite direction. The
brakes should always be applied when the wheelchair is stationary.
Cable Brakes
On the transit models, the attendant
pushing the wheelchair may use
cable-operated brakes to slow or park
the wheelchair.
To apply the brakes, squeeze the large
lever (A) on the push handles and the
brakes will be applied until the levers
are released. Ensure both levers are
pulled simultaneously to ensure the
wheelchair travels in a straight line.
Operating
the brakes
Transit only:
To lock, push the lock tab (B)
forward. Pull back to release.
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Common misuse
Do not lean or push down on the push handles, as this can
damage the wheelchair.
