User guide

R Healthcare Modular User Guide Page 11 August 2013 Revision E
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1.6 Balance Control & Manoeuvrability
The R Healthcare Modular range, allows rearward stability to be adjusted,
making it easier to manoeuvre and tip the wheelchair backwards. This set up
will be unstable for some users. Fitting stabilisers can be a safe alternative.
THE MODULAR RANGE WHEELCHAIR CAN BE ADJUSTED BELOW 10
DEGREES REARWARD STABILITY - STABILISERS ARE AVAILABLE.
DO NOT ADJUST STABILISERS PRIOR TO SPECIALIST ASSESSMENT.
A finely balanced wheelchair, with the centre of gravity of the occupant in line
with the centre of the rear wheels, has advantages in better manoeuvrability.
In addition to this, the mechanical
advantage of propulsion is at its
most efficient level when at these
settings.
A manoeuvre which demonstrates
the ease of control in a finely tuned
wheelchair is the “wheelie”
technique which skilled users put to
good effect when climbing kerbs.
Users should be aware that anti-tip
stabilisers become less effective
when the wheelchair is on an
upward facing slope.
It is most important that the Assessment Teams are fully satisfied with user
skills before allowing finely tuned balance settings, and removal of stabilisers.
In some instances a helmet may be advisable for head protection in the event
of reward tip-out.
The Fully Modular Wheelchairs range of balance positions incorporates
possible setting from highly stable to energy efficient. Chairs configured with
reward stability settings of less than 10° are initially supplied with complete
anti-tip stabilisers.
As needs change, it is possible to change the set up and specification. Fitting
notes and illustrations shown here are for user guidance. We do not
recommend that users undertake any kind of wheelchair configuration
changes, without seeking professional advice.
This work should be undertaken by the Approved Distributor, or Specialist
who has the necessary information on screw tightening torque’s.