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User manual
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York,YO19 6FD Tel. +44-(0)1904-720170, Fax +44-(0)1904-720398,
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Before leaning forwards place yourself against the backrest and make sure that
the front wheels are facing forward;
Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the
wheelchair and effects the balance of the wheelchair and may also injure the
user;
Engage the brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to get off;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame
label;
For suitable protection of potential obstruction the footrests should be a
minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;
Do not stand on the footrests, this will cause the wheelchair to tip over and
injure the user (figure 1);
Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the brakes before
transferring to or from the wheelchair;
Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by Van Os Medical
UK Ltd. will invalidate the warranty of this wheelchair and may lead to injury to
the user and or damage to the wheelchair.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to
learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life
style. Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and
effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities.
4.1 Safety tips
Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair, reaching and bending in the
wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of
you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform these movements and techniques
as described below.
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