panthera
Panthera Production AB
Gunnebogatan 26, 163 53 Spånga
Telefon 08-761 50 40 Fax 08-621 08 10
[email protected] www.panthera.se
Safety
A Panthera wheelchair is designed to be as easy to drive as possible and because of
this it reacts quickly to the actions you perform. If you perform the wrong actions
the chair can tip backwards, for example, if you don’t have anti-tips. The chair can
potentially tip up and it is not possible to issue a warning regarding all the circums-
tances in which that might occur. The most important safety measures you can take
include ensuring that you have tested the chair thoroughly and spend time practicing
your wheelchair technique.
If you have any questions about wheelchair technique you should contact the person
who prescribed the chair/your therapist. If they are unable to help you, please do not
hesitate to contact us at Panthera Production AB. We have a total of over 100 years’
experience of daily use of wheelchairs. We would like to include some points here
that may be helpful for your safety.
Balance and tipping capacity
The position of the rear wheels, the angle and the adjustment of the backrest
upholstery are the most signifi cant factors affecting the wheelchair’s tendency
to tip. After adapting your chair you should check that you feel safe with the
balance of the chair. If you feel unsure, you should use anti-tips or move the
rear wheels further back.
The tipping capacity of the chair is also affected by: hanging a bag on the
backrest, leaning/stretching backwards, worn tyres, poorly pumped tyres and
unforeseen changes in the surface you are driving on.
Warning!
The chair can tip up on inclined surfaces when adapted in certain ways so use anti-
tips or move the rear wheels further back if you feel unsure of the chair’s stability.
Sitting posture
The wrong sitting posture can cause pressure sores. If you are unsure you
should contact your prescriber straight away.
Check that the side guards do not exert too much pressure on your thighs since
this can cause pressure sores. If the side guards exert too much pressure the
chair is either too narrow or the side guards need to be adjusted.
The seat is designed to be used with a cushion.
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