Greencare DB1J 13, Руководство пользователя

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PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
Opening the wheelchair
Grip the armrests and push them apart as far
as possible. This may be easier by tilting the
wheelchair sideways slightly, so that the
wheels on one side are clear of the ground.
Put hands on the seat canvas with fingers
pointing into the middle of seat. Push down
and out, with the flat of the hand on the two
sides of the seat, until the chair is completely
open.
The Greencare frame is positively located in
the open position. Press down on the seat
rails and you will feel the frame going into
the final open position. This positive open
lock makes the frame rigid, the seat position
comfortable, and also enables more
effective maneuverability and control.
The Greencare DB1 backrest is available
optionally as a non folding, or folding frame
tube. If a none folding version has been fitted,
the lifting weight of the frame is slightly less,
but the chair will not fold down to the most
compact size. Subsequent changes in
method of use may mean a change of
backrest specification to the other option.
Modularity of build will allow this.
When fitted with a folding backrest, the upper
push handle section will be folded down at the
back of the wheelchair frame. To raise the
backrest, lift the push handles. Backrest
latches on each side will click into position
when the push handle is fully up, provided that
the back brace tension is released. When the
backrest catches locate, push down on the
back brace to tension chair back.
DB1 has the option of an integral lightweight
easy folding cushion support backrest or
tension adjustable cushion support backrest
upholstery. The type provided will be based
upon the assessment of your need.
For occupant comfort and support the backrest
has an additional folding comfort brace. This
unit operates on the over centre lock principle.
It will need to be pressed down in the centre, to
lock out, before the occupant sits in the
wheelchair. Carers should take care when
closing this brace, keeping fingers away from
the closing surfaces, because it locates quickly
to lock out.
The tension adjustable backrest has a support
back cushion supplied separately. when the
chair is packed in its carton. This cushion
should be attached to the inner tension strap
support frame by Velcro.
The tension back support requires to be set up
to conform to the required shape. This should
be set up for you at handover, when the chair
frame has been opened.
Finally push the lower back flap upwards and
under the seat so that the Velcro engages to
close and secure the seat fabric assembly
If a separate seat cushion is provided, as part
of the final specification it should now be
placed in position on the seat (see page 16)
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