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ADJUSTMENT FOR PATIENTS AFTER AMPUTATIONS IN THE LOWER LIMBS AREA
Note!
For professional adjustment, ask your retailer or other person who has appropriate knowledge
and qualifications. Do not adjust inclination angle of the seat by yourself.
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To adjust the centre of gravity, unscrew fixing screw in right and left wheel. Then, set the
seat inclination by moving fixing axis of the wheel upwards or downwards, the same in both
wheels.
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The seat inclination should be set in such a way so that the user does not slide down from
the wheelchair and can freely use handrims.
SEAT BELT
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The belt, which is included in the standard equipment, protects the trunk in cases when the
user slides down from the wheelchair or is not able to keep correct position independently.
The belt is fastened with the use of buckle.
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Note! The belt does not guarantee complete safety. It is possible that in some situations
the belt will not fulfill its function. In such case undertake other safety measures and use
other belt, e.g. with perineal band or with braces (depending on illness and the stage of
dysfunction). To choose suitable belt, contact with the retailer.
WHEELCHAIR HANDLING
Note! The assistance of the third person may be required while first use regardless of the user’s
health condition.
BEFORE USE
Step 1. Checking the condition of the wheelchair
Check the condition of the wheel locks, construction and tyres. Check also the correctness of the
assembled components and their adjustment.
Note! Do not
use the wheelchair if any defects or deficiencies are noticed.
Step 2. Engaging the wheel locks
Engage the wheel locks when getting in or out the wheelchair.
Step 3. Setting the footplates
The footplates should be in vertical position when getting in or out the wheelchair.
Do not
use the
footplates as a support while getting in or out the wheelchair due to the risk of wheelchair tipping
over and falling.
Note!
Do not stand on the footplates due to the risk of damage.
