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Step 4. Setting the wheels
Front wheels should be positioned in the direction of riding.
Step 5. Getting in the wheelchair
The wheelchair should be located at the place of changing the seat as close as possible. The
wheelchair should touch the bed or other seat being used, rear wheel and front element of the
frame. If the user cannot change his/her seat independently, transfer the user to the wheelchair.
Step 6. Unfolding the footplates
When the user sits in the wheelchair, unfold the footplates parallel to the ground so that his/her feet
are on the footplates while using the wheelchair.
Step 7. Correct position of the user
The user should sit in the upright position and his/her knees should be bent at the angle of 90°.
SAFETY USAGE
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Remember about proper setting of the anti-tipping wheels which serve as a protection
against falling, especially in cases of leaning the seat backwards.
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Lifting objects from the ground may be dangerous for the person sitting in the wheelchair as
the shift of the center of gravity may cause the wheelchair to tip over with the user. In order
to lift the object from the ground, a third person should be asked for help or a special
instrument should be used.
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Be particularly careful while riding upwards or downwards the inclined surfaces. When the
wheelchair is on the inclined surface, the accompanying person should always stand below
and protect the wheelchair from sliding down or tipping over.
The center of gravity is always
at the back of the wheelchair!
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Remember that a heavy object hung on the backrest may change the center of gravity.
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Be particularly careful when the accompanying person drives into a curb, a stair or some
other obstacle. It is essential not to lean over the wheelchair beyond its point of gravity as
the wheelchair may tip over. The weight of the wheelchair with the user will have to be
maintained by the accompanying person.
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Make sure that the accompanying person is strong enough to push the wheelchair safely.
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Do not use the wheel lock in order to slow down the wheelchair. Engaging the wheel lock
while the wheelchair is moving may pose threat to user’s safety.
