| 2021-08 User manual
Eclipse Tilt Wheelchair
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Transfer to and from other seats.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible
alongside the other seat, with the front casters
pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift
body weight into seat with transfer.
2. During independent transfer, little or no seat
platform will be beneath the user. Use a transfer
board if possible.
Transfer to and from other seats
Stability and balance
Always keep the wheelchair as stable as possible,
so proper balance is maintained. The wheelchair is
designed to stay upright during normal everyday
activities if user do not move beyond the centre
of gravity.
Safe handling of Eclipse Tilt Wheelchair
Many activities will require user to reach, lean or
transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These
movements will cause a change to the normal
balance, centre of gravity and weight distribution
of the wheelchair. Therefore, practice leaning,
reaching and transfer activities before the user
attempts an active use of the wheelchair.
With attention to technique and practice of
transfer techniques, the user can feel safe and get
around safely.
Gas Strut Assembly.
To become familiar with the specific safety limits
of the wheelchair, the user should practice various
combinations of bending forward, reaching out,
and moving to all sides with qualified caregivers
before actively using the wheelchair alone.
Change of weight distribution
Change of weight distribution.
Proper positioning is essential for the safety of
the user.
When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is
important to use the front casters as a tool to
maintain stability and balance.
Do not attempt to reach or pick up objects if it
means moving forward in the seat or reaching
down between the knees.
Reaching out, leaning, or bending forward
Reaching out, leaning, or bending forward in Eclipse
Tilt Wheelchair.
