Handling - Sunrise Medical Krypton F Directions For Use Manual

4.0 Handling

Folding up
First remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair and flip up the (platform)
footplate. Take hold of the sling or the seat tubes (Fig. 4.1) in the middle, from
the back, and pull it upwards until the folding bracket (Fig. 4.2) clicks into place.
Transportation
To move the mobility aid, the folded wheelchair should be lifted by holding the
front part of the cross-brace and the push handles.
Unfolding
Push the release lever of the folding bracket (Fig. 4.3) downwards and push
both frame halves apart. Then press on the seat tube (see figure). Your
wheelchair is then unfolded. Now snap the seat tubing into position in the seat
saddle. This can be facilitated by slightly tipping your wheelchair to the side, as
this means that the weight is taken off one of the rear wheels. Be careful not to
get your fingers caught in the cross-tube assembly. Fit the seat cushion.
(Fig. 4.4).
Getting into your wheelchair on your own (Fig. 4.5)
• Push the wheelchair to a wall or a solid piece of furniture;
• Apply the wheel locks;
• Flip the footplates up;
• The user can lower themselves into the wheelchair;
• Fold the footplates back down, and position your feet in front of the leg strap.
Getting out of your wheelchair on your own (Fig. 4.6)
• Apply the wheel locks;
• Fold the footplates upwards with your foot;
• With one hand on the armrest, the person should bend slightly forward, to
bring the body weight to the front of the seat, and then with both feet firmly on
the ground and one foot behind the other, push up into the upright position.
WARNING!
• When transferring to and from the wheelchair, do not stand on the footplates.
If you stand on the footplates, there is a risk of the wheelchair tipping
forwards.
• When transferring to and from the wheelchair, make sure that your feet are
firmly on the ground.
• When transferring to and from the wheelchair, always make sure that the
wheel locks have been applied.
Krypton F 15
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.6
Rev.1.0