
4.25 Stability of your wheelchair
Please follow the user instructions in this manual regarding the
use of seat lift and tilt modules and the use of your chair on a
slope.
WARNING!
Other variables can affect your chair stability, including:
Movement of the user•
Effects of the addition of accessories or other equipment•
Inappropriate adjustments or modifications to the •
wheelchair
In some cases these issues are further compounded by the
effects of the local environment such as:
Hills•
Slopes•
Ramps•
Sloping pavements•
Dropped kerbs•
Furthermore different body proportions of a wheelchair user
affect stability for example:
Lower limb wasting or amputation•
Increased upper torso mass•
Upper torso height•
Obesity•
4.26 Seat stay
A seat stay is provided on your powerchair to provide access
for service and maintenance.
WARNING:
Do not move the wheelchair with the seat stay in place and
make sure you are on flat stable ground. Make sure that the
plastic cap is securely fitted over the seat height tube.
4.27 Wheels
DANGER!
Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair, •
Never use a forecourt pump.•
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.•
Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures in •
the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could •
possibly become lodged in your chair mechanism or in the
spokes of the rear wheels. This could cause the chair to
come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair •
castors or wheels to become lodged, causing the chair to
come to a sudden stop.
Always maintain the correct pressure for the tyre. These •
are listed in section 13 of this manual.
4.27.1 Pneumatic Tyres with OKO uid.
WARNING!
The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary repair to the tyre. It
must be replaced or repaired as soon as possible.
The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous but may cause
irritation to the skin with prolonged contact.
4.28 Rear view mirror
WARNING!
To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the
mirror protrudes outside the space envelope of the chair and
could cause injury to someone when driving past.
The mirror must be used on the 10KPH model on UK roads.
Always make sure that when using the mirror that it is clean and
unbroken so that it does not impair your visibility.
4.29 Crutch holder
WARNING!
Make sure that the crutch is securely fastened to the crutch •
holder.
Make sure that the crutch is not interfering with the •
mechanisms of the chair.
Make sure that the crutch does not protrude from the chair.•
Do not attempt to remove the crutch whilst the chair is in •
motion.
Always come to a complete stop and turn off the power to •
the controls before attempting to remove the crutch. This
will avoid accidentally operating the chair.
NOTE: First Aid measures for OKO fluid
Skin - Wash skin with plenty of water •
Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for •
at least 5 minutes holding the eye open.
Ingestion - Drink lots of water - Seek medical attention •
immediately.
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