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MOONLITE
ENGLISH
Moonlite (attendant push)
The wheelchair brakes are applied by the attendant .
These allow the attendant to operate the brakes and
control the brakes whilst moving e .g . uphill or downhill
as well as being used as a parking brake when the
wheelchair is stationary .
To operate these brakes:
Grip the lever handles at the rear of the backrest on the
push handle and squeeze
gently to operate the
brakes . The handles have
a locking mechanism
which operates to lock the
brake when it is squeezed
to keep the brakes
applied . (Fig . 8)
To release the brakes:
Gently squeeze the handles
and flip the lock trigger off .
Take care when releasing
the brakes to ensure that the wheelchair is not going to
go out of control by holding the push handles securely
e .g . when on a slope .
Keep fingers and other items away from the
attendant brake ratchet when it is being
applied or released to prevent injury or dam
age to property.
5.1 Getting into and out of your wheelchair
Getting into your wheelchair independently (Fig. 9)
• The wheelchair should be pushed up against a wall or
solid piece of furniture;
• The brakes should be on;
• The footplates should be hinged up;
• The user can then lower himself
into the chair;
• The footplates should then be
pushed down and the feet rested on
them in front of the heel loops .
Getting out of your wheelchair
independently (Fig. 10)
• The brakes should be on;
• The hinged footplates should be
hinged up;
• With one hand on each armrest,
the person should bend slightly
forward to bring the body weight to
the front of the seat, and with both
feet firmly on the ground, one foot
well back, push up into the upright
position .
When standing, do not
stand on the footplates or the wheelchair will
tip up.
It is easier and safer to get into your wheel
chair if you turn the footplates up and out of
the way or take them off the wheelchair.
5.2 Seat belt
Before using your wheelchair
ensure the seat
belt is worn.
The seat belt is fitted to the wheelchair
as shown in the illustrations . The seat
belt comprises 2 halves. They are fitted
using the existing seat stay retaining
bolt fitted through the eyelet on the belt.
The belt is routed under the rear of side
panel . (Fig . 11)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are
in the centre of the seat . (Fig . 12)
Adjust seat belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
To increase the
belt length
To reduce the
belt lenght
Feed free belt
through slide ad-
justers and male
buckle to provide
more belt length .
Feed free belt
back through
male buckle and
slide adjusters .
Ensure belt is
not looped at
male buckle .
When fastened check space
between belt and user . When
correctly adjusted it should
be possible to insert the flat
of the hand between the belt
and user . (Fig . 13)
Generally the Lap Belt should be fixed
so that the straps sit at an angle of
approximately 45°, and when correctly
adjusted should not allow user to slip
down in the seat . (Fig . 14)
Squeeze the lever to
operate the hub brakes
5. Wheelchair operation
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
