SAFETY NOTES
WARNINGS
During your first use of the wheelchair, perform a number of exercises
– together with your therapist or other health professional – in order to
train your ability to safely reach, lean forward and transfer in or out of the
wheelchair and become familiar with its safety limits.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to reach objects if you have to move forward in the
seat.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to pick up objects from the floor if you have to reach
down between your knees.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to reach for an object behind the wheelchair by
leaning backwards over the backrest.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to shift your weight / sitting position in the direction
of reach, as this COULD cause the wheelchair to tip over.
NEVER USE
an escalator to move the wheelchair between floors.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks.
ALWAYS ENGAGE THE LOCKS
on both wheels when transferring to or
from the wheelchair.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to negotiate ramps or slopes steeper than 9°.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to negotiate ramps or slopes covered with ice, oil, or
water.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to drive over obstacles, very uneven surfaces, etc.
This could cause the wheelchair to tip over, potentially causing personal
injury.
NEVER USE
unauthorised parts, accessories, etc., as this will void all
warranties.
NEVER LIFT
the wheelchair by any detachable parts (armrests, wheels,
backrest, leg supports, etc.).
NEVER REMOVE
the anti-tippers.
DO NOT USE
the footrests as a platform when getting in or out of the
wheelchair.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
NEVER STAND
on the frame of the wheelchair.
Weight training
The XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair is not designed or tested for use during
weight training. If the XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair is used during
weight training activities, XXL-Rehab shall not be liable for any personal
injury whatsoever, and all warranties will immediately be voided.
Safe operation of the XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair
Safe operation of the XXL-Rehab Minimaxx wheelchair will require both you
and your aide to be familiar with the instructions in this manual.
Together with your therapist, analyse the techniques required to get in and
out of the wheelchair, reach for objects, etc. This will familiarise you with the
“DOs” and “DON’Ts” of using the wheelchair. It is important to practice all
transfer techniques until you feel completely safe, which will enable you to
negotiate the most common architectural obstacles.
Stability and balance
To keep the wheelchair as stable as possible at all times, always maintain
proper balance. The wheelchair is designed to stay upright during normal
everyday activities, provided you do not move beyond the centre of gravity
Almost all activities in a wheelchair will cause the centre of gravity to shift.
Many activities will require you to reach, lean or transfer in and out of the
wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To establish your
particular safety limits, practice all leaning, reaching and transfer activities
with the assistance of a qualified aide/therapist before attempting active use
of the wheelchair.
DO NOT LEAN
further forward than the chair’s armrests. Make sure that
the casters are pointing forward when you lean forward. This can be ensured
by first moving the chair slightly forward and then slightly backward in a
straight line.
WARNING:
Never tilt the wheelchair backwards without assistance. Always use the
anti-tippers!
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