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4.22 Using a vehicle mounted passenger lift
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses and buildings to help
you move from one level to another. Ensure that the user and
all carers fully understand the lift manufacturer's instructions
for using the passenger lift.
Never exceed the lift manufacturer's recommended safe working load
and load distribution guidance.
Always turn off all power when you are on the lift. If you fail to do so,
you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive
off the platform. Be aware that a rollstop at the end of the platform
may not prevent this.
Always position the user securely in the chair to help avoid falls while
on the lift.
Always ensure the chair is in drive mode when using passenger lift
(wheels locked not in freewheel mode).
4.23 Creep mode
Please ensure your backrest recline angle relative to floor
level, which is a combination of the back recline itself and
the tilt angle, does not exceed 12° to drive the chair safely.
If your backrest to level floor angle exceeds this limit the chair will
automatically convert into "creep mode" which will allow you a
maximum of 10% of the speed programmed in the profile.
WARNING - If you have a manual recline backrest on your
wheelchair, please be aware that there will be no feedback system to
the controller that tells it that the seat is in a reclined position. If you
recline your backrest and attempt to drive, it will not go into 'creep
mode', it will instead drive at full speed. This is especially dangerous
when attempting to drive up a slope.
4.24 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, 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
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4.25 Wheels
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 12 of this manual.
Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid.
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.
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.
4.26 Rear view mirror
To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the
mirror protudes 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.
4.27 Crutch holder
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.
4.28 Lights and indicators
Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly
and lens are clean before going outdoors at night.
Lights assembly can become very hot - Care must be taken if
removing them for repair.
4.29 Swing away tray
The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2.5kg.
Do not overload the tray, this could cause the tray to break or
could cause the chair to become unstable.
Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this
could cause the tray to deform and mark.
Ensure that all extremities and clothing are free when positioning the
tray for use.
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