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11. HOW TO USE
WARNING!
• Getting in and out of the wheelchair may be performed independently, provided you
have an adequate mobility and upper body strength
• Do not stand on removable parts
DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOTREST 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 alongside 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 (how to face them)
WARNING!
The following method must be used only from experienced patients. If you are not
experienced, let you help from an assistant.
GET ON
Position the wheelchair at the curb to be crossed. Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels, in
order to lift the front wheels, enough to lean them on the obstacle. Bend your trunk forward and
vigorously push the handrail. Continue pushing until the rear wheels are climbing over the obstacle.
GET OFF
To get off the stair follow the reverse procedure, positioning the rear side of the wheelchair at the
curb, keep the handrails vigorously and get off the obstacle slowly; then balance the wheelchair on
the rear wheels in order to complete the descent.
WARNING!
WE RECOMMEND TO USE THIS METHOD ONLY IN PRESENCE OF OBSTACLE LOWER
THAN 10CM !!
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