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CAUTION!
• Always lock the wheel locks before getting into or out of
the wheelchair.
• First practise boarding the chair with the child and an
attendant who can secure the wheelchair, and modify
footplate and seat height settings if the chair has a
tendency to tip over.
For adolescents it can be advantageous, according to age, weight
and ability, to make a transfer over the side of the wheelchair.
Firstly position the wheelchair at an angle of 45° to the seat or
wheelchair (96), from which a transfer is to be made.
Apply the parking brake (97).
During the transfer the seat surface, the backrest surface, the push
rims or briefly the side of the seat can be used for support.
The transfer should be practiced with a helper, until it can be accom-
plished safely. The transfer should be carried out in one movement.
Afterwards, fold down the foot rest and position the feet on it. If ne-
cessary correct the seat position.
Finally the parking brake can be released and the wheelchair is ready
for use.
Carry out the sequence in reverse when getting out of the wheelchair.
96
97
98