Propelling The Wheelchair - Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

To unfold
(Figure 26)
Unfold the wheelchair by taking hold
of the armrest or the side of the
chair nearest to you, tip the chair
sideways (lifting the rear wheel and
the caster from the ground) and
press on the tube supporting the
seat upholstery until it is fully down.
The seat upholstery should be fully
open .
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Ensure that the seat rails are fully engaged in the plastic carriers
before sitting down.
To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from moving parts
(armrests, folding frame, footrest supports or leg rests, etc).

2.2 - Propelling the wheelchair

The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims. (Figure 27)
The qualified personnel will be able to advise you on the most
appropriate way of propelling yourself.
Various accessories may be fitted to
improve the grip (plastic coatings,
studs).
Lean the upper part of the body
forward and push the chair forward
with short quick thrusts on the
handrims to maintain speed and
control direction.
Be ready to react at any moment to
check the speed and direction by
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of instructions for use for improved safety
- User weight limit (including accessories): 115kg for an adult wheelchair, 50 kg
for a child's wheelchair
- Do not try to reach objects if you have to move forward on the seat
- Do not try to reach objects on the ground if you have to lean down beyond
the safety limits
- Do not lean too far back to reach objects behind you: you may tip over.
- Do not move your weight, or your sitting position in the direction in which you
wish to go: you may tip over.
- Always apply both manual brakes before trying to get out of or back into the
wheelchair.
- The manual brakes are not designed for slowing you down.
- Do not try to stop a moving wheelchair using the manual brakes.
- Do not tilt the wheelchair without assistance from a third person when
negotiating obstacles more than 30 mm high
- Do not use an escalator for moving a wheelchair from one floor to another.
(This may cause serious injury.)
- Do not use your wheelchair if the tyres are not inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the side.
- Do not over-inflate the tyres. Failure to comply with these instructions may
cause the tyre to burst and cause bodily injury.
- Carry out the regular checks recommended in this guide and by your
INVACARE approved retailer.
- Use your wheelchair with respect for other people
- Do not use your wheelchair as a transport seat in a vehicle. Unless it is not
practical for the userto be transferred (Refer to section 23 - Transport).
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