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Forward transfer
If you're capable of getting up and standing on your
own, you may change seats by leaning forward. If you
have trouble with this movement, we advise you to seek
assistance from an accompanying person or nurse, to
ensure an easy and safe transfer.
Activate both brakes and make sure both steering
wheels point towards the front.
Please bear in mind that you must not support yourself
on the brakes.
Grab the handle of the armrest firmly and support your-
self on your arms, to stand up easily. The accompanying
person may help you complete the transfer.
Position yourself as close to the desired place as pos-
sible.
When changing your position, please sit as far back
as possible, to prevent screws from breaking, seat
cushions from getting damaged, or the wheelchair
from tipping over.
Activate the two brakes; these brakes should in no
way be used as support for the transfer.
You must never support yourself on the footrests, whi-
le sitting or getting up
Tipping over, hurdling obstacles, for example curb-
sides
Moving onto the sidewalk:
The accompanying person positions the wheelchair
straight in front of the curbside. He/ she tips the wheel-
chair backwards, until the steering wheels reach the
curb; he/she pushes the wheelchair straight forward,
until the back wheels hit the curb, when he/ she pushes
the wheelchair again, until the back wheels go over the
curbside.
Going off the curbside:
The accompanying person positions the wheelchair for-
wards with their back facing the sidewalk and tips it back
until it is balanced. Next, he/ she pushes the wheelchair
forwards until the back wheels touch the street. After
hurdling the obstacle, he/ she lowers the front steering
wheels until they too touch the ground.
Stairs:
We suggest seeking help from two people, one in
front of the wheelchair and one behind it, due to the
fact that hurdling stairs is more difficult and dangerous.
The person behind the wheelchair, tips the wheelchair
backwards until it is balanced. Then he/ she pushes the
wheelchair against the first step, grabbing the handle
firmly, to prepare to lift the wheelchair. The person in
front of the wheelchair grabs the sides of the frame in
the front of the wheelchair and lifts the chair over the
steps, while the other accompanying person steps on
the next step, repeating the first process. Do not lower
the wheelchair until you hurdled the last step of the per-
son in front of the wheelchair.
Carrying a wheelchair down the stairs is the same pro-
cess as explained previously, in reversed order.
Lifting the wheelchair with hoists
If the wheelchair must be lifted with an
articulated crane,to hurdle obstacles, you
must not use spots other than the 4 mar-
ked with a hook sticker as shown here.
Do not try to lift the wheelchair at detachable parts
(for example: armrests, leg rests and footrests)
Driving on an incline
We suggest avoiding ramps with an incline greater than
9°. There is a chance the wheelchair might tip over in the
event of the wheels spinning or riding tilted.
Ascending a ramp:
Lean your torso forward and use the hand rims with
fast strokes, to keep up the proper speed. If you need a
brake or relax on your journey, you must make sure to
activate the two fixing brakes at the same time.
Descending a ramp:
Lean your torso backwards and let the hand rims go
(flow through your hands), making sure you have the
speed and direction under control.
Avoid sudden directional changes, never try to
ascend or descend a ramp diagonally and never
try to turn the wheelchair while ascending.
The wheelchair is not applicable as a seat for cars.
Overheating in the sun or radiators
The wheelchair must not be permanently exposed to
temperatures greater than +40°C. Otherwise the frame
as well as seat, backrest and armrests can heat up,
which might cause burns..
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