Mini Tilt Wheelchair
Document No: 054-01 v6
Page 17 of 28
January 2014
Mintilt (newstyle) user manual.doc
Notes:
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The tray must be removed when transporting the chair in specially adapted
vehicles.
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The tray and armrests must be removed before folding the wheelchair.
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Never leave the occupant unattended with the tray fitted, especially when items are
positioned on the tray.
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Extra care must be taken when placing food or drink on the tray.
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When operating the Tilt In Space facility, items must be removed from the tray to
ensure they do not cause accidental harm to the occupant. The angle of the tray will
need to be adjusted to allow for a new horizontal position (see above instructions
for how to adjust the angle of the tray).
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Maximum carrying capacity of the tray is 5kg.
5: User Instructions
5.1: Getting into the wheelchair
1. Put the brakes on.
2. Lift the footplates
3. Lower yourself onto the seat using the armrests for support.
4. Lower footrests into place and rest your feet on them.
5.2: Getting out of the wheelchair
1. Put the brakes on.
2. Lift the footrests.
3. Place arms on armrests.
4. Slowly push yourself up to a standing position.
5.3: Sideways Transfer
1. Put the brakes on
2. Lift the footplates and put feet on the ground
3. Lift off armrest on the side you are transferring from
4. Place a transfer board from the wheelchair seat to the easy chair, bed etc.
5. Slide across the board whilst leaning slightly forwards and taking care not to move
the wheelchair or transfer board.
