9. BEFORE USE
• Inspect the frame for any damage. Check the tubing from cracks and rust, in order to
guarantee the safety for people and things
• Check the correct assembly, in order to guarantee a safe use
• Check the seat is completely open. If not push the seat down from the lateral frame.
• Check the brake correctly works
10. USING WARNINGS
• The wheelchair can not be used as seat in motor vehicles
• Be sure that the brake is always well placed and working
• Is recommended to take care about the fingers entrapment in some parts (like wheels and
brakes) during the normal usage
• Note that the wheelchair surface temperature can increase when exposed to external heat
sources, such as sunlight
11. HOW TO USE
Note:
make reference to "GENERAL WARNINGS" chapter
WARNING!
• Getting in and out of the wheelchair may be performed independently,
provided you have a adequate mobility and upper body strength
• Do not stand on removable parts
DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOTRESTS WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR,
OVERTURNING RISK!!!
11.1 Get in the wheelchair
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to you
2. Engage wheel locks . We suggest to remove the armrest to ease the patient getting in
the wheelchair
3. Lean on the frame with arms and slowly go down towards the seat
11.2 Get out of the wheelchair
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are
transferring
2. Engage wheel locks. We suggest to remove the armrest to ease the patient getting out
of the wheelchair
3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer
11.3 Stairs and height difference
WARNING!
The following methods must be used only from experienced patients. If you are not
experienced, let you help from an assistant!
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