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Transferring to and from the Chair
Circumstances and individual needs will vary from
person to person, but if there are difficulties we ad-
vise you to consult your therapeutic advisor who
will help you to develop your skill for appropriate
transfer method that suits you.
During transfer always make sure that the brakes
are in a locked position and the wheelchair is ma-
noeuvred as close as possible to the transfer seat
Tyres
Regularly check the condition of front & rear tyres
for wear and tear. Contact your supplier for replace-
ments.
If you have pneumatic tyres fitted, the pressure in-
dicated on the side of the tyre wall should not be
exceeded.
Slopes and Gradients
Do not attempt to climb or de-
scend beyond your limitations to
avoid tipping over.
Climbing Upwards
Lean the upper body forward and move the wheel-
chair forwards with short quick pushes on the Han-
drims.
Downward Travel
Lean backwards in the chair and
let the handrim slide gently
through your hands to control
downward speed and direction.
Note: - When travelling down or
up a slope, avoid sharp turns,
zigzag movements or moving
across the slope
Transportation
We recommend that you do not sit on your Wheelchair
when in a vehicle, but transfer to a vehicle seat. A
Wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent safety level and security as the vehicle's
seating systems.
However, when transfer is not practical or impossible,
ensure the following:
BE CAREFUL
Equinox Wheelchair - 07.09.2010
1) Check that the vehicle is suitably designed, insured
and equipped to transport a passenger seated in a
Wheelchair
2) Remove any part of the Wheelchair (accessories, etc.)
that can be easily detached and store it in the vehicle's
luggage hold
3) Make sure the Wheelchair is transported in a forward
facing direction. Rearward facing is only acceptable if
the passenger's head and back can be supported by a
suitable bulkhead
4) Use the buckle seat belt (if fitted) with your chair as
additional restraint
We recommend that the wheelchair is secured within
the vehicle using the 4-point webbing tie-down system
with Karibiner, model no WWR/ATF/K/R (available
from Unwin Safety Systems based in Yeovil, U.K.)
Note: Although safety during transportation largely de-
pends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-
downs and passenger restraints it is the user's responsi-
bility to ensure that the wheelchair has been safely se-
cured.