User guide

R Healthcare Modular User Guide Page 3 August 2013 Revision E

www.rhealthcare.co.uk

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One – Modular Wheelchair Features

1.1 Introduction and Opening the Product Package P4

1.2 Preparing the Wheelchair for use P7

1.3 Footrests P8

1.4 Brakes P9

1.5 Wheels P10

1.6 Balance control and Manoeuvrability P11

1.7 Armrests P13

1.8 Special Adaptations P14

1.9 Warranty Information P14

1.9.1 Anti Tipping Stabiliser post 01/01/13 fitting guide P15

Part Two – General Guidance & Safety Information

2.1 Introduction P17

2.2 Getting in & out of a Wheelchair facing forwards P18

2.3 Side Transfer P18

2.4 Brakes P20

2.5 Pushing Techniques P20

2.6 Kerbs P22

2.7 Steps & Slopes P24

2.8 Seatbelts (also posture belts) P24

2.9 Occupant Controlled Mobility P27

Movement & Stability P28

2.10 Transportation P28

2.11 Fire Precautions P32

2.12 General Precautions & Information P33

2.13 Looking after your Wheelchair. General care & Maintenance P34

2.14 Service Checklist P35

2.15 Technical Data Sheets P36

Please read all the information provided.

Additional information for Distributors, Service Centres, Assessors and

Transportation providers, is contained in the Transportation Guide, and

Controller guide, which are included in the wheelchair information pack. The

Assessment Guide Lines and Technical Information Manual, are available

from R Healthcare Customer Services.