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Issue 10
Parallel Swing-Away
Fig. 44
WARNING
Do not hang any items on or over the
parallel swing-away remote assembly
as this could damage the swing-away
mechanism.
When transferring to and from the
wheelchair do not use the remote as a
means of support.
Keep fingers, clothing, etc. clear of the
swing-away mechanism at all times.
Ensure the power is switched off while
adjusting the parallel swing-away arm.
Only operate the wheelchair at low
manoeuvring speed when the parallel
swing-away is in use.
WARNING
Before adjusting the swing-away
arm, switch off the controller to avoid
accidental displacement of the joystick
which would cause unwanted movement
of your wheelchair.
Gently apply pressure to the side of the
controller nearest the user and as close
as possible to the front of the controller.
The controller will move outward and
then backward before reaching its fully
back position.
WARNING
Keep your fingers and clothing, etc.
clear while operating the swing-away
mechanism.
If required, your wheelchair can be
operated with the swing-away mechanism
in its fully back position, but only for slow
manoeuvering such as positioning the
wheelchair closer to table tops, etc. See
Fig. 44.
To revert to the normal driving position,
switch off the power and pull the arm
outwards and then forwards before
returning the arm to its ‘home’ position.
Make sure the controller is fully engaged
in its home position before switching
on and operating the wheelchair in the
normal manner.
WARNING
Be aware that the width of you chair has
increased if the swing-away arm is out
and you may not get between certain
obstacles.
