The CareCo Explorer folds up too for ease of transportation and storage. Specification Wheelchair Dimensions: 80cm (Width) x 107cm...
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Use and Safety Wheels Large rear wheels should be inspected at least once a month to ensure proper tightness. If wheel wobbles or is loose, release lock nut and tighten axle bolt slightly. Test for proper tightness by leaning chair to one side and spin adjusted wheel.
Removing the foot rests Release lock by pushing on the front rigging lever. Swingaway foot rest /leg rest out and sideways. Lift to remove. Adjusting the foot rest length When adjusting length of foot rests or leg rests, user should be sitting in wheelchair with feet on the foot plates.
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Wheel Locks Engage both wheel locks before getting in or out of chair, leaning forward in chair, or while in an elevator or wheelchair lift. Proper adjustment of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when locked. Locks are engaged by pushing handle completely forward.
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Cautions Stability The Explorer is designed to be safe and stable as long as centre of gravity is maintained while going about normal activities. Care must be taken while performing activities that shift your centre of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far that require you to shift in the seat or bend over out of the chair.
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Warning Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without reading carefully all instructions in this manual. • This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat that can be used within vehicles of any kind. Always transfer wheelchair user to a vehicle manufacturer’s approved seat and use safety restraints available.
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• Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate castors to front of the wheelchair and engage wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over. • Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of wheelchair back. This can cause wheelchair to tip over.
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