Usage; General Warnings Usage; Operating The Wheelchair; Lifting The Wheelchair - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

6 Usage

6.1 General warnings Usage

CAUTION!
Risk of sliding
– The seat must be positioned flat or tilted
backwards if the user is left alone unattended.
CAUTION!
Risk of sliding
– If you have a very low seat height and / or
use your feet to maneuver the wheelchair, the
legrests can be removed. If so, be aware of the
sliding risk!

6.2 Operating the wheelchair

We recommend that you have the chair tested by the
qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair, after
he or she has made the adjustments that you request,
taking your build and needs into account. We hope that
you have also received help in learning how best to use the
wheelchair. Start by practising carefully until you are familiar
with the wheelchair's possibilities and limitations.

6.2.1 Lifting the wheelchair

1. Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at the
points shown in the picture.
2. Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests
or the footrests.
3. Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely
in place.
4. Read the chapter Safety instructions/Propelling
techniques.

6.2.2 Move to/from the wheelchair

WARNING!
Risk of tipping forwards
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you use the
footplates as support.
– Do not support yourself on the footplates when
moving to/from the wheelchair.
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1. Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat
that you want to move to.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Remove the armrests or move them upwards out of
the way.
4. Detach the legrests or swing them outwards.

6.2.3 Using the tilt / recline function

To ensure a good positioning, follow these steps when using
both the tilt and the recline function. See sections "Manual
tilt and backrest angle adjustment" and "Electric tilt and
backrest angle adjustment" for instruction about how to
operate the tilt and/or the recline function.
Tilting / reclining from an upright position
Neutral position
Step 2
1. Tilt the chair.
• This enables the user to slide to the rear and
supports a neutral pelvis position A.
2. Recline the backrest
• The weight will now shift to the back and enable
a good posture, as the bottom has slid into a rear
position B.
3. Angle the legrests.
CAUTION!
Discomfort for the user
The pelvis will be strained and the user can
slide downwards in the chair.
– Ensure that the backside of the thighs
(hamstrings) are in a relaxed neutral
position when angling the legrests.
Usage
A
Step 1
Step 3
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