Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 4 01/14 (2286)
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CORRECT USAGE
WARNING: The centre of balance is affected by a change in posture
body position or weight distribution.
Many activities require the transit chair user to reach, bend and transfer into
and out of the chair. These movements will cause a change to normal
balance, centre of gravity and weight distribution of the chair.
The design of your chair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday
usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this
manual.
N.B. Do not stand on the transit chair
1. Reaching/bending forward
Move the chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Position the front castors so that they are extended as far forward as
possible. Fully engage the wheel locks on the rear wheels. Only reach out
to take what is within arm’s length in normal sitting position. Only the
arms should extend beyond the seat of the chair.
2. Reaching/bending backwards
Move the chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your
seating position. Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery as this
could change your centre of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
3. Reaching/leaning sideways
Move the chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Rotate the front castors to a line in the direction you will be reaching.
Fully engage the wheel locks on the rear wheels to prevent tipping over.
Do not shift your weight or sitting position towards the object you are
reaching as it may cause the chair to tip over.
4. Transferring
Before attempting to transfer in and out of the chair, every precaution
should be taken to ensure the gap between the two seats is as small as
possible. The chair should be on a smooth, stable and level area. Be sure
to fully engage the wheel brakes when transferring in and out of the chair
or when in an elevator or chair lift. Turn both castors in the direction of the
seat to which you wish to move. Lift up the footplates and fold back the
supports to the side. Do not stand on the footplates. It is imperative that
the actual transfer procedure be supervised by a certified health care
professional until the chair owner is familiar with the procedure.
