Using The Wheelchair - progeo JOKER ENERGY User Manual

5.0 Using the wheelchair

5.1 Use
The JOKER ENERGY is a ultra light rigid frame active wheelchair.
This is the only wheelchair available which uses crush resistant
aluminium alloy tubing to increase the strength and rigidity of the
wheelchair.
Because of its characteristics of reduced weight, adaptability
(configuration) and smoothness this wheelchair is ideal for daily use
by occupants with severe pathologies (with limited movement in the
legs, arms and upper body) as well as more active occupants
(able to perform activities without assistance). The wheelchair has
been designed for indoor (flats, gyms, schools, libraries, etc.) as
well as outdoor (roadways, pavements, courtyards, etc...) use.
During the day-to-day use of the wheelchair the occupant
could encounter rough or irregular grounds (such as
gravel, holes, etc) or slippery terrain (wet, sandy, dusty or
oily ground etc).
In these cases and in all other cases where the use of
the wheelchair could be difficult or even dangerous
(both for the occupant and for the wheelchair itself), we
recommend using extreme care and attention
combined with smooth motion avoiding sudden
braking or acceleration (see chapter 2.0 "safety").
In case of extreme difficulty or danger it is always
advisable to have the help of an assistant
In order to prevent overbalancing, the maximum
gradient recommended for this wheelchair is 3° (6%)
(see chapter 2.4 "Dealing with slopes or inclines").
The maximum load for the model JOKER ENERGY is
140 kg.
5.2 Closing the backrest
When folding/unfolding the backrest, always
take great care not to get your finger caught
between the back support and the side guard
(fig.30).
While performing
wheelchair by its handles or by the horizontal
bar across the back support.
Remove the seat cushion or other soft support from the seat
or back.
Take hold of the nylon string "A" at the rear of the back support
(fig. 31) and pull it upwards.
(fig. 30 , 31)
Fig. 30
this operation hold
JOKER ENERGY
the
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