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5.0 Using the wheelchair
5.1 Use
The YOGA is an ultra light folding frame active wheelchair whose
innovative extreme precision crossbar reaches and offers new
standards of convenience and manoeuvrability. Thanks to its
folding backrest, this wheelchair encumbrance can be extremely
reduced. The resistant aluminium alloy tubing increases the
strength and rigidity of the wheelchair and reduces the weight. The
adjustment of the front frame angle offers superior adaptability
(configuration) to meet the user's need. This wheelchair lightness,
fluency and smoothness make it 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 to 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 Yoga is 125kg.
5.2 Closing system
(figures 31, 32, 33)
Fig.31
Remove the cushion or other supports from the seat and/or
backrest.
If the wheelchair is equipped either with one piece flip-up
footplate or double footplate, raise the feet support before
folding the wheelchair. Neglecting this instruction may
cause serious damage to the wheelchair which the
company can not be considered responsible for. (this
procedure is not necessary with automatic closure footplate).
Take hold of the string "A" at the bottom of the backrest tubes
(figure 31) and pull it up.
With your free hand take hold og the backrest push handle and
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