Usage
Step 3
Neutral position
1.
Fold down the legrests.
2.
Raise the backrest from the reclined position.
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Raising the backrest before the tilt, preserves the
neutral pelvis position
A
.
3.
Raise the tilted position.
6.2.4 Using the user operated brake
A
Start by checking that the tires have the correct air
pressure (printed on the side of each tire).
The user brake is to be used when the chair is not
moving, and is not intended for reducing speed when
the chair is moving.
1.
To apply the brake, move the lever
A
towards the rear
(towards you).
2.
To release the brakes, move the lever
A
forwards.
CAUTION!
Risk of trapping fingers
– Be careful not to trap your fingers between the
brake pin and rear wheel
6.2.5 Stretching and leaning
1.
Propel the wheelchair as near as possible.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The wheelchair may tip over.
– Always have full contact between the backrest
and the back. Stretching backwards is not
recommended.
6.2.6 Propelling up a slope
Many experienced users can propel themselves up a slope.
In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid
tipping backwards, you should always lean forwards whilst
propelling up a slope. Propel the wheelchair forwards using
short, quick strokes applied to the hand rims, in order to
maintain speed and steering control.
The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15°, but steep slopes
should be avoided for safety reasons. Generally, help is
needed on steep slopes.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The wheelchair may tip if the slope is 8° or more.
– Use anti tip devices!
WARNING!
Risk of tipping backwards
When the wheelchair is already leaning
backwards, a sudden movement may cause the
wheelchair to tip backwards.
– If you have to stop on a slope, it is particularly
important to ensure that you do not make any
sudden or unexpected backward movements
when you start moving the wheelchair forwards
again.
6.2.7 Propelling down a slope
The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15°.
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