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Stampa la paginaStep 2(cont):
down the quick-release mechanism (see fig 3.2).
2.3.1
Forward Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair
Step 3:
Pull the wheel off.
Remove or swing the legrests to the side.
Lower yourself into the wheelchair using the armrests for support or with the help of
3.2.2
To attach the rear wheel
a caregiver.
Refit or swing the legrests back into place, taking care not to catch yourself, and place
Step 1:
Ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.
your feet on the legrests.
Step 2:
Take up the assembled wheel and axle and press the button in the
2.3.2
Forward Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair
centre of the axle. This retract the ball bearings that will allow you
to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower
Remove or swing the legrests to one side.
rear frame of the wheelchair.
Move forward in the seat until your feet can reach the floor or you are balanced on
the edge of the seat.
Step 3:
Remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings
Place your hands on the front of the armrests and move forwards lifting yourself up
should now be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the
and out of the wheelchair.
wheel bracket. The wheel should now be secured safely in the frame.
2.3.3
Side Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair
3.3
FITTING AND ADJUSTING A STUMP SUPPORT
Lift back armrest to clear the seat.
Ensure brake is on.
Remove or swing the legrests to one side.
Place one hand on the wheelchair seat and ease yourself onto the seat.
2.3.4
Side Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair
Ensure brake is on.
Remove or swing the footrests to one side.
Remove armrest to clear the seat.
Figure 3.3
Place one hand on the point of transfer and ease yourself out of the wheelchair.
Step 3:
To adjust the height, undo the bolt located on the bar underneath the
stump support, lift the support until the desired height is achieved,
replace the bolt and tighten.
2.4
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Flammability
Do not expose the wheelchair to heat sources e.g. heaters and fires.
3.4
FITTING AND ADJUSTING AN ELEVATING LEGREST
Direct exposure of the wheelchair to a flammable source must be
avoided.
Resting
Note that the upholstery has been designed for comfort in
general use. Users that are susceptible to pressure sores should also
use a pressure relief cushion.
Figure 3.4
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Step 1:
Remove the standard footrest by pulling
the release lever and rotate the footrest
until it faces outwards. Lift and remove.
Step 2:
Locate the stump support onto the
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards
until the support locks into place.
Step 1:
Remove the standard footrest by pulling
the release lever and rotate the footrest
until it faces outwards. Lift and remove.
Step 2:
Locate the elevating legrest onto the
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards
until the legrest locks into place.
Step 3:
To adjust the angle of legrest, pull on the lever located underneath
3.6.2
To remove the seat upholstery
the seat whilst pulling legrest upwards or pushing down. Release
lever once desired angle has been achieved to lock legrest securely
Located on each side of the seat is a row of
into place.
screws that securely hold the seat upholstery
in place. This is covered with an extended
To adjust the height of the legrest undo bolt located above footplate, pull or push the
section of the upholstery and fastened with
bar until desired length is achieved, line two holes up and replace bolt and tighten.
Velcro over the screws to protect the user
from damaging their skin.
3.5
ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT
Step 1:
To remove the seat upholstery, undo the Velcro on the extended
upholstery on each side and undo each screw.
Where to adjust the backcane height
Step 2:
The seat upholstery can now be removed and custom seating can be
When looking at the rear of the
fitted.
wheelchair, where the round
backcane tubes meet and enter
Step 3:
To replace the seat upholstery, line up the hole in the seat upholstery
the square tubes of the frame,
with the holes in the cross bar and replace each screw and washer
three bolts are visible. By removing
and tighten.
these bolts it is possible to adjust
the height of the back.
3.7
CONVERT WHEELCHAIR FROM SELF PROPEL TO TRANSIT
Adjusting the back height
Wheel mounting
Bracket - Standard
Mount
Step 1:
Remove the two top bolts on each side of the backcanes (see arrow
A in fig 3.5 above) - 4 bolts in total
One pair of identical 5mm allen key head bolts are positioned closely
together and towards the top of the square frame tubing. These run
through both the frame and the backcanes. They are attached with a
nut and spaced with small washers.
Figure 3.7.1
Step 2:
Remove the lower bolt on each cane if necessary (see arrow B in
Antitipper
see fig. 3.5 above) - 2 bolts in total
M5 Nut and Bolt
A third bolt is attached through the rear of the swingaway armrests
and the square frame tube.
Wheel mounting
Bracket
Standard
This bolt is located directly below the bolts described in Step 1. It is
above and unrelated to the axle block and bolts that attach the wheel
to the frame.
Figure 3.7.2
*Only when the backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also
have to be removed to adjust the backcane height.
Figure 3.6.2
Figure 3.5
Step 1:
Remove the hangers, quick-release wheels
and axles. Place wheelchair on
bench/table or floor as shown in fig 3.7.1.
Step 2:
Remove the two M6 nuts and bolts
located on the axle block with a 5mm
allen key and 10mm spanner (as supplied
in Karma tool kit). Remove the existing
axle blocks. Mount the new transit block
in front of the antitipper and replace the
two nuts and bolts into the smaller holes.
A
B
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