Invacare Rea Focus 150, Руководство пользователя

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Using the wheelchair
Assistant operated brake
1.
A
Pull both brake handles upwards to engage the brake.
2.
B
Pull the brake handle upwards and push the lock catch
B
downwards to lock the brake.
Let go of the brake handle when the lock catch
is fixated.
3.
A
Move the brake handle A to release the lock catch.
The lock catch will be released automatically
when moving the brake handle
6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the
transfer.
– Only get in and out without assistance if you
are physically able to do so.
– When transferring, position yourself as far
back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
– Make sure that both castors are facing straight
to the front.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand
on the footrest.
– Never stand on the footrest when getting in
and out.
CAUTION!
If you disengage or damage the brakes the
wheelchair could roll away out of control.
– Do not support yourself on the brakes when
getting in and out.
IMPORTANT!
The mudguards and armrests could become
damaged.
– Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when
getting in and out.
1. Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat
that you want to move to.
2. Engage the parking brakes.
3. Remove the armrests or move them upwards out of
the way.
4. Detach the leg rests or swing them outwards.
5. Place your feet on the ground.
6. Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed
object in the vicinity.
7. Move slowly to chair.
6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair
You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims.
Before driving without an assistant you must find your
wheelchair’s tipping point.
WARNING!
Risk of Tipping
The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted
with an antitipper. When finding the tipping
point, an assistant must stand immediately behind
the wheelchair to catch it if it tips over.
– To prevent tipping, install an antitipper device.
WARNING!
Risk of Tipping
The wheelchair can tip forwards.
– When setting up your wheelchair, test its
behavior in terms of tipping forward and adjust
your driving style accordingly.
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