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©  DDO2018

 

 

By Diversability Development Organization 

 

 
 

USER MANUAL 

 
 

CONTENT 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Service provider information 

Intended use and basic

 safety instructions  

Handling your wheelchair 

Using your wheelchair 

Pressure relief techniques 

Care and maintenance 

Other instructions given by the wheelchair service provider 

Summary of Contents for D-Xbasic

Page 1: ...MANUAL CONTENT Service provider information 2 Intended use and basic safety instructions 2 Handling your wheelchair 3 Using your wheelchair 5 Pressure relief techniques 7 Care and maintenance 7 Other...

Page 2: ...elines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings for more information The information in this user manual is not exhaustive The responsibility for the interpretation and use of...

Page 3: ...fore use replace all the parts that have been removed Note Check that the rear wheel axles are clean before inserting into the frame as dirt may get stuck on to the axles Before use check that the rea...

Page 4: ...until the footrest plastic plug is released from the frame front upright tube Removing placing the side guards Slide the side guard in and out of the side guard socket to place or remove the side guar...

Page 5: ...rienced users can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheel...

Page 6: ...s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the curb Illustration 2 Lower the front part of the wheelchair onto the pavem...

Page 7: ...chair users This technique can be used independently or with assistance Leaning side to side Suitable for wheelchair users with limited strength and balance This technique can be used while the user h...

Page 8: ...and mounted on the frame correctly using the footrest locking mechanism Check the heel strap for any damage Brakes Check all brake fasteners are tight once a month Check the brake adjustment once a m...

Page 9: ...DDO2018 9 OTHER INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PROVIDER...

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