24
12.5 Surroundings
Special care has been taken to make sure that the chance that the
surroundings pinches him or herself is minimal. However there are few
situations that might lead to injury. Special caution has to be taken under the
following circumstances;
When driving the wheelchair, make sure that no persons or animals are
in the near surrounding.
When using the tilt adjustment, make sure that no persons or animals
are in the near surrounding, because it is possible to get pinched by the
moving mechanism, although the moving parts are designed to be as
safe as possible.
12.6 Precautions to prevent dangerous situations
In order to prevent dangerous situations please take note of the following
precautions:
Only drive at slow speed in the direct surrounding of other people or
animals.
Please do not allow any persons to stand or sit on the wheelchair except
for the user.
Have the wheelchair checked by your supplier after any collision or when
the wheelchair is otherwise (visual) damaged.
Check the tire pressure and refill the tires if necessary every four weeks.
Check the tires at the same time for wear and damage. Replace them if
necessary.
Have the wheelchair checked at least on a yearly basis by your supplier.
12.7 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair
12.7.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
① Hold the armrests and pull outwards (Figure 12.1).
② Point your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the seat frame.
Press down until the seat is fully lowered. Make sure the seat frame is
firmly seated in its holders (Figure 12.2).
③ If your wheelchair is fitted with a fold-down backrest, pull up the backrest
at the push-handles until it is fully engaged.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
