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XXL-Rehab Manuel wheelchair – The Eclipse
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Safety notes
WARNINGS
During your first use of the wheelchair, perform a number of exercises
– together with your therapist or other health professional – in order to
train your ability to safely reach, lean forward and transfer in or out of the
wheelchair and become familiar with its safety limits.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to reach objects if you have to move forward in the
seat.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to pick up objects from the floor if you have to reach
down between your knees.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to reach for an object behind the wheelchair by
leaning backwards over the backrest.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to shift your weight / sitting position in the direction
of reach, as this COULD cause the wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT
tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
NEVER USE
an escalator to move the wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks.
ALWAYS ENGAGE THE LOCKS
on both wheels when transferring to or
from the wheelchair.
DO NOT
operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to negotiate ramps or slopes steeper than 9°.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to negotiate ramps or slopes covered with ice, oil, or
water.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to drive over obstacles, very uneven surfaces, etc.
This could cause the wheelchair to tip over, potentially causing personal
injury.
NEVER USE
unauthorized parts, accessories, etc., as this will void all
warranties.
NEVER LIFT
the wheelchair by any detachable parts (armrests, wheels,
backrest, footrests, etc.).
NEVER REMOVE
the anti-tippers.
DO NOT USE
the footrests as a platform when getting in or out of the
wheelchair.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
NEVER STAND
on the frame of the wheelchair.
Tire Pressure
If pneumatic tires are supplied, DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has
the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT over inflate the tires. Failure to fol-
low these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by an author-
ized dealer.
Weight training
The XXL-Rehab Eclipse wheelchair is not designed or tested for use during
weight training. If the XXL-Rehab Eclipse wheelchair is used during weight
training activities, XXL-Rehab shall not be liable for any personal injury
whatsoever, and all warranties will immediately be voided.
Safe operation of the XXL-Rehab Eclipse wheelchair
Safe operation of the XXL-Rehab Eclipse wheelchair will require both you
and your aide to be familiar with the instructions in this manual.
Together with your therapist, analyse the techniques required to get in and
out of the wheelchair, reach for objects, etc. This will familiarise you with
the “DOs” and “DON’Ts” of using the wheelchair. It is important to practice
all transfer techniques until you feel completely safe, which will enable you
to negotiate the most common architectural obstacles.
Stability and balance
To keep the wheelchair as stable as possible at all times, always maintain
proper balance. The wheelchair is designed to stay upright during normal
everyday activities, provided you do not move beyond the centre of gravity.
Almost all activities in a wheelchair will cause the centre of gravity to shift.
Many activities will require you to reach, lean or transfer in and out of the
wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To establish
your particular safety limits, practice all leaning, reaching and transfer
activities with the assistance of a qualified aide/therapist before attempting
active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT LEAN
further forward than the chair’s armrests. Make sure
that the casters are pointing forward when you lean forward. This can
be ensured by first moving the chair slightly forward and then slightly
backward in a straight line.
Coping with Everyday Obstacles
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat
by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of
gravity to maintain stability/balance.
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good
body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever
tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
Be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be used
for hand-held or lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released,
resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant
help before attempting it alone.
