Ensurethatthebrakeislockedwhengettingon/othe
wheelchair.
Flipthefootplateupwhenevergettingonorothewheelchair.
Don’tsteponthefootplatewhengettingothewheelchairwill
tip forward.
Ensure that footplate is at least 7cm above the ground. If placed
too low, the footplate will hit obstacles when travelling on uneven
ground,causingthewheelchairtobeo-balance.
To go up the stairs, the caregiver should push the wheelchair
and step on the tipping bar and push downwards at the handles,
so that the front castors are raised onto the steps. Next, pull
upwards at the handles to bring the rear wheels up.
Don’t try to push on the steps by
force.
To move up or down a steep
slope, ensure that a caregiver is
around to support the wheelchair,
otherwise, the wheelchair may
overturn. For a steep downward
slope, the wheelchair should be
turned to face up slope, and the
caregiver should back the
chair downwards gradually.
(detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable
(detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the
user or damage to the wheelchair.
• DO NOT traverse, climb, or go down ramps or slopes greater
than 9°.
• DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water,
iceoroillm.
• DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so
may cause your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm
to you or damage to the wheelchair.
• Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be
performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.
• Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any
kind while in wheelchairs
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS:
Safety and handling of the wheelchair requires the close
attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
This manual points out the most common procedures and
techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance
of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these
safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring
around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use
this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are
discussed on the following pages have been used successfully
by many. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal
withdailylivingactivitiesthatmaydierfromthosedescribed
in this manual. However, all warnings and cautions given in
this manual MUST be heeded. Techniques in this manual are
a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with
“safety” as the most important consideration for all.
Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while
occupyingthewheelchairmayadverselyaectthestabilityofthe
wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage
to the wheelchair and surrounding property. This wheelchair has
been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one
individualoccupiesthewheelchairthismayadverselyaectthe
stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the
user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property
ASSEMBLY:
Inspect all parts for shipping damages before use. If there is
shipping damage–DO NOT USE. Contact your dealer/distributor
immediately for further instructions. If there are any problems
with your product, DO NOT attempt to repair it yourself. Contact
your dealer/distributor that you purchased the product from for
any needed parts or repairs.
Mx Health assumes no responsibilities for any damage or injury
caused by improper installation, assembly, or use of this product.
OPERATION:
• Stand behind the wheelchair and pull it outwards to open the
chair.
• Next, press the seat down to open it.
• ALWAYSkeephandsandngersclearofmovingpartsto
avoid injury.
• DONOTplacehandorngersontheundersideoftheseat
frame rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.
• DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully
open.
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