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Do not hold the seat frame
tube while unfolding as there
is a risk of fingers being
crushed.
2 Handling/Transport
2:1 Folding
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Flip up the footrests.
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Lift up the seat, see illustration.
2:2 Unfolding
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Push down on one side of the
seat frame, using the whole
of the flat of the hand, see
illustration.
2:3 Lifting the wheelchair
Wheelchair without lockable legrests:
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Flip up the footrests and swing
the legrests in under the seat, or
remove them completely.
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Lift by holding the push handles
and the front part of the frame
by the legrest mounting point.
Wheelchair with lockable legrests:
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Lift using the push handles and
legrests.
Before lifting, ensure that
height adjustable push handles
are fully fastened.
2:4 Transportation in vehicles
Private car/taxi: The wheelchair
should be placed in the car boot. If
this is not possible, ensure that the
wheelchair is placed safely in the back
seat, so that it is not able to overturn
or roll. If possible secure the wheel-
chair with the car’s safety belt.
