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Bariatric Wheelchair Instruction & Safety Manual Please read this manual before operation, for maintenance instructions and safe usage maintenance instructions and safe usage maintenance instructions and safe usage maintenance instructions and safe usage The enabling power of applied knowledge...
The warranty will not apply if the product is used incorrectly. ALL wheelchairs are designed to combine comfort, safety and reliability. Unicare Health are committed to the quality of our products and the satisfaction of our customers.
Bariatric Wheelchair Instruction & Safety Manual Use and Safety Wheel Locks - Engage wheel locks on both wheels before entering the chair, leaving the chair, leaning forward in the chair, or while being transported in an elevator or wheelchair lift. When adjusted correctly, wheel lock should be embedded into the tyre at least 3.2mm (1/8”) when engaged in lock position.
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Removable Swing away Footrests/Legrest - Release the lock by pushing on the front rigging lever. Swing footrest and legrest outward and sideways. Lift up on the assembly to remove the footrest or legrest. Adjusting Length of Footrest / Legrest - When adjusting the length of the footrest / legrest, the wheelchair user should be sitting in the wheelchair with feet on the footplates.
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Bariatric Wheelchair Instruction & Safety Manual To Close / Fold Chair - Fold footplates to the vertical position. Stand at the rear of the chair and release push pin of upholstery tensioner and slide tubing across to release. Take hold of seat upholstery with both hands at front and back edge and lift up.