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2.11 Correct position in the wheelchair
Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
Position your backside as close as possible to the back rest.
Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the
footrests. (see § 3.8.1)
2.12 Riding the wheelchair (only for 22" and 24" rear wheels)
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wheels spokes.
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(e.g. doors).
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(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both hand rims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the hand rims forward until straight arms.
4. Swing your arms loosely back to the hand rims topside and repeat the movement.
2.13 Riding the wheelchair by an attendant
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(e.g. doors).
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(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
The wheelchair can be pushed with the pushing handles or push bar by an attendant.
2.14 Moving on slopes
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have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.
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forward. To improve a better stability.
1. If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt.
2. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and
downwards) are mentioned in table 1.
3. Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope.
4. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
1. Place the backrest in the most vertical position.
2. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to
3. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in
4. Fold the foot plates upwards to prevent
5. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair,
6. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
Control your speed – Moving on slopes as slow as possible.
Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant does not
Risk of tipping over – Lean forward to move your centre of gravity
the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
the on position.
standing on them.
you can remove the arm support (see § 2.7)
and/or footrest (see § 2.3) on that side.
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