Push Handles; Lap Belt Instructions - Quickie Neon Fixed Front Instructions For Use Manual

Plastic detachable side guard, (Fig.4.40).
This black plastic side guard
is lightweight and rigid
providing users with support
and protection and like all
other side guards can be
detached, aiding with side
transfers.
Side guard, Aluminium - Bolt-On with Cold-Weather
Protection (Fig 4.41).
Sideguards (optional)
prevent water from splashing
up and soiling clothing.
Their position relative to the
rear wheels can be set by
adjusting the sideguards.
To do this, remove the
screws (1 and 2). The
armrests (optional) can
be adjusted to the desired
height after the screws have
been removed. When finished, make sure that all screws
have been properly tightened (see the page on torque).

Push Handles

Height-Adjustable Push
Handles (Fig 4.42)
These handles are secured
with pins to prevent them from
sliding out uninten tion ally.
Opening the quick-release lever
(1) makes it possible to adjust
the push handles to meet your
individual needs. As you move
the lever, you will hear a locking
mecha nism; you may now
easily position the push handle as desired. The nut (2) on
the tension lever deter mines how tightly the push handles
are clamp ed into place. If the nut is loose after adjusting
the tension lever, the push handle will also be too loose.
Turn the push handle from side to side before use to
make sure that it is clamped securely enough into place.
After adjusting handle height, always clamp the tension
lever (1) securely into place. If the lever is not secure,
injuries could result when ascending stairs.
Fold-Down Push Handles
(Fig.4.43)
If the push handles are not in
use, they can be folded down
by depressing the button (2).
When they are needed again,
simply flip them back up until
they click into place.
Fig.4.40
Fig.4.41
1
2
Fig.4.42
3
1
2
2
Fig.4.43
2

Lap belt instructions

Before using your wheelchair
ensure the lap belt is worn.
The lap belt must be checked
on a daily basis to ensure it is
free from any obstruction or
adverse wear.
DANGER!
Always make sure that the lap
belt is correctly secured and
adjusted prior to use. Too loose
a strap could cause the user to
slip down and risk suffocation
or cause serious injury.
The lap belt is ftted to the
wheel chair as shown in the
illustrations. The seat belt
comprises 2 halves. They are
ftted using the existing seat
stay retaining bolt ftted through
the eyelet on the belt. The belt
is routed under the rear of the side panel. (Fig.4.44).
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the
seat. (Fig.4.45)
Adjust lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
To reduce the belt
length
Feed free belt back Feed free belt through slide adjusters and
through male buckle male buckle to provide more belt length.
and slide adjusters.
Ensure belt is not
looped at male
buckle.
When fastened check space
between the lap belt and user.
When correctly adjusted it
should not be possible to insert
more than the flat of the hand
between the lap belt and the
user. (Fig.4.46).
The lap belt should be fxed so
that the belt sits at an angle of
45 degrees across the users
pelvis. The user should be
upright and be as far back
as possible in the seat when
correctly adjusted. The lap belt
should not allow the user
to slip down in the seat. (Fig.
4.47).
Fig.4.44
Fig.4.45
To increase the belt length
Fig.4.46
Fig.4.47
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