WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX 15 CAPELLA
FOOTRESTS
WARNING
Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2
INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang
up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use.
This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip
forward.
2. To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer:
a. Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught
in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair
may tip forward.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach
and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair
only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
POSITIONING BELTS
WARNING
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s
posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury
to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider cannot slide down in the wheelchair
seat.
2. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or
suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
3. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they
interfere with breathing. You should be able to slide your
open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
4. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider
from sliding down in the seat. Consult with the rider’s
doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs
such a device.
5. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate.
6. Make sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an
emergency.
7. NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s
order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or
sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and
further injury may result from the belts or straps.
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both
quick-release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle
may come off during use and cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops
out fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use,
resulting in a fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
REAR WHEEL AXLES
WARNING
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