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SQUOD_SU
06/2009
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TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR
If your SQUOD SU is to be transported, please note the following:
Before lifting up the wheelchair, all moveable parts must be dismantled.
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Before moving the wheelchair, the seat/back unit should be moved to the seated position.
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When raising the wheelchair, it should only be grasped by fixed parts of the frame.
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To avoid damage, remove the steering unit and knee protector before transporting it.
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When assembling, make sure that all screws are retightened properly.
To prevent the wheelchair from moving about, switch the locking mechanism to electronic driving
(activation of the electromagnetic parking brakes). In addition, engage the parking brakes if present in
your model. If you require further belt securing systems, make sure that they are only attached to solid
parts of the frame.
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At least two persons are required for moving it up or down on a staircase or over single steps.
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When being transported, no persons or objects should be below the wheelchair, to prevent
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair.
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The wheelchair should not be transported while the patient is seated in it.
USING RAMPS
If you are considering ramps for overcoming obstacles, kindly note the following:
The seat/back system must be moved to the seated position beforehand. The drive program should
not be used during the standing/upright function. For your safety you should drive at the slowest
possible speed on ramps.
If another person is pushing you, note that the large weight of the electric wheelchair exerts
appreciable reverse forces.
If your helper does not have the strength to push the wheelchair up the ramp, you must immediately
secure it by engaging the electronic parking brakes (EMERGENCY STOP).
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Observe the instructions on the maximum load of the ramps used.
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Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your wheelchair.
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We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused by an improper choice of ramps.
ACCESSORIES
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INDIVIDUAL HEADREST (L55)
The standard backrest can be enhanced by an individually adjustable head support supplied by us.
This comprises a cushioned headrest which can be set in various positions by means of a gearwheel
(see diagram).
The receptacle screwed in the upper third of the back, can be fixed to the centre of the back for
inserting the headrest. The height of the headrest can be adjusted and then tightened at the desired
height. The holes required for fixing the headrest have already been drilled in the back unit.
