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3.2 Wheelchair weights
(The larger the wheelchair the more mass it will have) .
The following parts of the wheelchair are removable;
footrests and quick release wheels if fitted .
The approx . weights of these parts are as follows:
Footrest & footplate
0,7 Kg each
Quick Release wheels (if fitted)
1,2 Kg each
Total chair weight:
11,9 Kg (12“)
13,5 Kg (22“)
Transportation weight:
10,5 Kg (12“)
(with detachables removed)
9,7 Kg (22“)
3.3 General warnings
The removal of detachable parts that are
supplied either as standard as prescribed or
recommended by the user’s prescriber,
healthcare professional or wheelchair dealer,
other than for the purpose of storing or
transporting the wheelchair is not recommen
ded and may compromise the correct use of
the wheelchair by the user and the provision
of any beneficial effects from the complete
equipment.
Take precautions when using your wheelchair
to avoid fire risks, such as avoiding smoking
or parking against open fires or heat source.
Do not store your chair in direct sunlight.
Direct heat such as sunlight will increase the
temperature of parts on the wheelchair such
as the frame or upholstery and they may be
hot to touch.
Low temperatures such as frost will have the
opposite effect and may make parts of the
frame very cold to touch.
DO NOT hang items such as bags or ruck
sacks on the back of the push handles, as
this can overload the chair and affect the
stablity of the wheelchair - causing it to tip
over.
DO NOT exceed the occupant weight limit for
your chair and do not carry more than one
person. If you feel that your body weight may
have changed then contact your healthcare
specialist.
Using a cushion raises the seated position
and may reduce the stability of your
wheelchair.
Some features and accessories may affect
stability. Your healthcare professional can
provide guidance on the stability of your
wheelchair and should be consulted when
cushions and accessories are being used.
Your wheelchair should be delivered already assembled .
You should remove any packaging before use . If you
have not used a wheelchair or are uncertain about any of
the features of your wheelchair then please contact your
healthcare professional, wheelchair dealer or your
wheelchair service and ask for assistance . If you have
been informed that you must receive specific instructions
about your wheelchair before using it, then it is important
that you await this instruction for your own safety .
This advice also applies to carers or attendants who are
not familiar with the use of the wheelchair in order to
ensure the safety of the occupant .
Before using the wheelchair ensure that the following
adjustments/set up have been carried out .
It is recommended that any adjustments to your
wheelchair be carried out by suitably trained or qualified
personnel . The information on adjustments below is
intended for Healthcare Specialists .
4.1 Footrest removal and
attachment
To detach the footrest assembly:
Pull the handle C upwards and
swing the footrest outwards and
lift out of the frame . (Fig . 3)
To attach the footrest assembly:
Locate the footrest in the front
frame and swing it round to the
centre of the wheelchair until it
locks securely into position .
Keep fingers and other items
away from the footrest attachment assembly
when it is being attached to prevent injury or
damage to property.
4.2 Footplate adjustment
Both the height and the angle of the footplate are
adjustable .
Tools required: 5mm Allen
Key
Height adjustment
With the user sitting in the
wheelchair, lower the footplate and
ensure that it is in a comfortable
position for their feet . The safest
position is usually with thighs
horizontal, and hips and knees at
right angles .
If the position is not comfortable
the footplate can be adjusted as
follows:
4. Wheelchair set - up for use
Pull up to
release
Handle C
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Bolt A
Bolt B
