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2.3.1

Forward Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair

Step 3:

Slide the backcanes up or down to the desired height

As the backcanes are shifted, the back upholstery will move

Remove or swing the legrests to the side.

accordingly. There are a number of holes running vertically through

Lower yourself into the wheelchair using the armrests for support or with the help of

the lower portion of the backcane. These determine how much the

a caregiver.

back height can be raised or lowered.

Refit or swing the legrests back into place, taking care not to catch yourself, and place

CAUTION:

For safety reasons, in the highest position the top two bolts must still

your feet on the legrests.

pass through the square tubing of the frame and the holes running

through the round tubing of the backcane.

2.3.2

Forward Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair

Step 4:

Replace the top two bolts on both backcanes.

Remove or swing the legrests to one side.

Replace all washers. Tighten each bolt and nut to a point where firm

Move forward in the seat until your feet can reach the floor or you are balanced on

but not crushing the frame.

the edge of the seat.

Place your hands on the front of the armrests and move forwards lifting yourself up

Step 5:

Replace the third lower bolt on both backcanes if they have been

and out of the wheelchair.

removed.

2.3.3

Side Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair

Lift back armrest to clear the seat.

3.6

REMOVING THE SEAT OR BACK UPHOLSTERY

Ensure brake is on.

Remove or swing the legrests to one side.

3.6.1

To remove the back upholstery

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.

Place one hand on the point of transfer and ease yourself out of the wheelchair.

2.4

OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Figure 3.6.1

Step 3:

Slightly fold the wheelchair by putting fingers under the middle of the

Flammability

Do not expose the wheelchair to heat sources e.g. heaters and fires.

seat at both front and rear, grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until

Direct exposure of the wheelchair to a flammable source must be

the wheelchair is nearly closed.

avoided.

Step 4:

Slide the back upholstery off the backcanes.

Resting

Note that the upholstery has been designed for comfort in

general use. Users that are susceptible to pressure sores should also

Step 5:

A tension adjustable or custom back can now be fitted.

use a pressure relief cushion.

Step 6:

Once the new back has been fitted slide rubber grip handles back

onto back canes with a twist and push movement, ensuring they're

placed back in their original position.

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Step 1:

Remove the rubber grip handles. By

slightly heating them with a hairdryer and

twisting them whilst pulling them off, will

make removing of these easier.

Step 2:

Undo the two screws that are located

underneath the rubber grip handles at the

rear of each back cane (see fig. 3.6.1).

MINOR WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS

3.6.2

To remove the seat upholstery

3.1

ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT

Located on each side of the seat is a row of

Standard flip-back armrest:

screws that securely hold the seat upholstery

in place. This is covered with an extended

The armrest flips back by pressing the release lever located at the front base of the

section of the upholstery and fastened with

armrest. After you press the release lever (fig 3.1.1), you can you lift the armrest

Velcro over the screws to protect the user

backwards.

from damaging their skin.

Step 1:

To remove the seat upholstery, undo the Velcro on the extended

upholstery on each side and undo each screw.

Step 2:

The seat upholstery can now be removed and custom seating can be

fitted.

Step 3:

To replace the seat upholstery, line up the hole in the seat upholstery

Figure 3.1.1

with the holes in the cross bar and replace each screw and washer

and tighten.

To adjust the height of the armrest, simply pull out the silver bolt located underneath

the armrest pad (see fig 3.1.3) and hold onto it whilst adjusting the height of the

3.7

CONVERT WHEELCHAIR FROM SELF PROPEL TO TRANSIT

armrest. Release sliver bolt once desired height is achieved to securely lock armrest

back in place (see fig 3.1.4).

Wheel mounting

Bracket - Standard

Mount

Figure 3.7.1

Figure 3.1.3

M5 Nut and Bolt

3.2

QUICK RELEASE REAL WHEELS

Wheel mounting

Bracket

3.2.1

To remove rear wheel ensure the brake is off.

Standard

Step 1:

Support the weight of the

wheelchair with one hand by

Figure 3.7.2

holding the push handle.

Step 2:

Push the hub cover and hold

Figure 3.6.2

Figure 3.1.2

Step 1:

Remove the hangers, quick-release wheels

and axles. Place wheelchair on

bench/table or floor as shown in fig 3.7.1.

Figure 3.1.4

Antitipper

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.

Figure 3.2

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