Operating Tips; Safety Tips - Drive R-TS19 Manual De Instrucciones

Footrest
Peg
Wheel
Lock
It is important for the attendant to be familiar
with proper assisting procedures in any situa-
tion that requires the use of the Transport Chair.
Safety is the Key consideration. Consult your
physician, nurse of physical therapist to determine
methods most suitable for your individual needs
and abilities.
Note: The transport chair does not conform to
Federal Standards for automobile seating and
should not be used as a seat in a motor vehicle.

operating tips

How To operaTe Your TransporT CHair
Your Transport Chair Dealer (Wheelchair rental
Dealer) can assist you in making adjustments and
provide you with operational information.
1. To Open the chair, tilt to one side and push
down on seat rails.
2. Lift back support to upright position. The lock
to secure the back will engage automatically.
To fold down and store, the back release
can be pulled or pushed to disengage the
lock. Carefully fold down the back support.
3. To attach footrests, align the holes on the
footrest hanger with the pegs on the frame of
the Transport chair.
Lock
Mechanism
For Back
Support
Footrest
Locking
Device
Footrest
Height
Adjustment
4. To Adjust the length of the footrests, loosen
the bolt (or knob) on the telescoping tube
shaft. Tighten securely after adjustment. The
lowest part of the footrest should not be less
than 2 1/2 inches from the ground to permit
proper clearance.
5. The transport chair features magnets on the
frame to secure the riggings while lifting the
chair for storage. To remove the Swing-away
footrest, release the lock. Swing outward and
rearward. Simply lift up and off to remove the
footrest.
6. The arms can be flipped up and removed. To
remove, pull arm release knob and pull up
on arm.
Note: The Transport Chair should not be oper-
ated without the assistance of an attendant.

safety tips

1. Before entering or leaving the chair, engage
the dual wheel locks against the tires on both
rear wheels. Make sure the front casters are
in the forward position before transferring
into or out of the chair.
2. Do not move forward on the seat while
leaning forward out of the chair. If it is
absolutely necessary to do so, make sure the
front casters are in the forward position. If
you are picking an object up from the floor, go
past the object, and then go backwards. The
casters will then swing to the forward position.
3. Leaning out of the transport chair without
proper assistance could cause tipping.
4. Do not step on the foot plates when
transferring, as this could cause tipping.
Note: You and your attendant should consult a
qualified professional for correct techniques on
ramp negotiations.