Move To/From The Wheelchair; Driving And Steering The Wheelchair - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45
Step 2
1. Tilt the chair.
• This enables the user to slide to the rear and
supports a neutral pelvis position A.
2. Recline the backrest
• The weight will now shift to the back and enable
a good posture, as the bottom has slid into a rear
position B.
3. Angle the legrests.
CAUTION!
Discomfort for the user
The pelvis will be strained and the user can
slide downwards in the chair.
– Ensure that the backside of the thighs
(hamstrings) are in a relaxed neutral
position when angling the leg rests.
Rising from a tilted / reclined position
Step 1
Step 3
1. Fold down the leg rests.
2. Raise the backrest from the reclined position.
• Raising the backrest before the tilt, preserves the
neutral pelvis position A.
3. Raise the tilted position.
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Step 3
Step 2
Neutral position

6.4 Move to/from the wheelchair

WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the
transfer.
– Only get in and out without assistance if you
are physically able to do so.
– When transferring, position yourself as far
back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
– Make sure that both castors are facing straight
to the front.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand
on the footrest.
– Never stand on the footrest when getting in
and out.
CAUTION!
If you disengage or damage the brakes the
wheelchair could roll away out of control.
– Do not support yourself on the brakes when
getting in and out.
IMPORTANT!
The mudguards and armrests could become
damaged.
– Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when
getting in and out.
1. Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat
that you want to move to.
2. Engage the parking brakes.
3. Remove the armrests or move them upwards out of
the way.
4. Detach the leg rests or swing them outwards.
5. Place your feet on the ground.
6. Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed
object in the vicinity.
7. Move slowly to chair.

6.5 Driving and steering the wheelchair

You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims.
CAUTION!
A heavy load hanging on the backrest can affect
the wheelchair's centre of gravity.
– Change your driving style accordingly.
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