WhisperGLIDE Wheelchair Accessible User manual

4. Slowly push the wheelchair up the
ramp and properly position it onto the
platform. Standard Adult or Child-size
wheelchairs: The back of the large rear
wheels should extend three (3Ó) to four
(4Ó) BEYOND the edge of the platform.
Geri Chairs, Power wheelchairs, Trail
wheelchairs or Custom wheelchairs:
The back of the rear wheels should be
FLUSH to the back edge of the platform.
3. Turn the gearbox
crank counter-clockwise
to lower the wheelchair
ramp until the ramp is
fully resting on the
ground.
8. Re-adjust the ramp,
if necessary, so the
ramp is touching the
rear wheels of the
wheelchair.
6. Raise the ramp by
turning the gearbox crank
clockwise until the ramp
is firmly against the back
of the rear wheels of
the wheelchair.
WARNING: Always have a trained individual move the wheel-
chair onto and off the swing platform when the ramp is resting
fully on the ground. CAUTION: Power wheelchair users must
enter the swing SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. Failure to do so
could result in loss of wheelchair control and risk of injury.
5. Lock the wheelchair brakes!
WARNING: Failure to lock the wheelchair brake could
result in loss of wheelchair control and risk of injury.
2. Adjust the Stop Bar
to allow adequate space
for the wheelchair.
7. Adjust the front Stop Bar to
secure against the front wheels
of the wheelchair. NOTE: It may
be necessary to remove the
wheelchair foot-rests or tilt the
chair to raise the foot-rests over
the Stop Bar so the front wheels
are secured against the Stop Bar.
1. Secure BOTH swing
lock-ups, located on each
side of the swing, into the
ground receptacles to
stabilize the swing prior
to entry and exit.
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WGC-406B
REV FEB 2018
WARNING: Use only with supervision of an adult or caregiver properly trained in using the swing.
How to use the Wheelchair
Accessible WhisperGLIDE Swing
Prior to Using the Swing:
Read and Follow these Instructions

How to use the Wheelchair Accessible WhisperGLIDE Swing
WARNING: Use only with supervision of an adult or caregiver properly trained in using the swing.
10. Seat yourself and/or another
individual in the swing. If using the
optional lap bar on the bench seat,
place it in-between the vertical hangers,
resting it on top
of the arm rests.
Release the second
lock-up located by
the bench seat.
WARNING:
¥Use only under adult or caregiver supervision that
have been properly trained on swing use.
¥DO NOT enter or exit the swing while the swing is in
motion.
¥To reduce risk of injury, ALWAYS stay seated,sitting
upright, with hands, head and feet inside seating area.
¥DO NOT lean sideways past the vertical hangers or
arm rests.
¥DO NOT allow children to stand on the swing seats.
¥WEIGHT LIMITS: Total weight of all swing occupants
is not to exceed 900 pounds. Limit total weight of the
wheelchair and the occupant to 450 pounds.
12. At the conclusion of the swinging activity:
¥Secure the swing lock-up on the bench seat side;
exit the swing. Secure the swing lock-up on the
wheelchair side.
¥Slowly lower the wheelchair ramp by turning the
gearbox crank counter-clockwise until the ramp is fully
resting on the ground. To avoid severely damaging the
swing, the ramp MUST be lowered all the way to
the ground BEFORE guiding the wheelchair off
the platform.
¥Release the wheelchair brakes.
¥Slowly guide the wheelchair off of the swing.
¥CAUTION: Power wheelchair users must exit the
swing SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY to avoid loss
of wheelchair control and risk of injury.
¥Crank up the ramp to a 90 degree, vertical position.
¥Padlock the swingÕs lock-up when proper adult
supervision is not available.
11. Gently swing using the therapeutic handles (located on vertical swing hangers
on wheelchair side) or the table handle rail or using oneÕs feet on the platform.
NOTE: The WhisperGLIDE Swing is designed for gentle back-and-forth motion.
It is not intended for rigorous exercise. The WhisperGLIDE Swing is designed with
user-safety in mind. DO NOT enter or exit while swing is moving.
9. Release the
swing lock-up
nearest to the
wheel chair.
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