Table Of Contents - progeo BASIC LIGHT User Manual

CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 4
FLAMMABILITY ........................................................................................................ 5
SYMBOLS USED ..................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT LABELS ................................................................................................. 5
1 INTENDED PURPOSES AND CONDITIONS OF USE ................................. 6
2 PUTTING THE WHEELCHAIR INTO SERVICE AND REGULAR USE ........ 7
2.1 Tyre pressure................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Brakes .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Quick release rear wheels .......................................................................... 10
2.4 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair ......................................................... 11
2.5 Footrests ..................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Front frame with removable footrest ........................................................... 13
2.7 Height-adjustable legrest ............................................................................ 14
2.8 Calf strap .................................................................................................... 15
2.9 Adjustable backrest upholstery ................................................................... 15
2.10 Armrests ..................................................................................................... 16
2.11 Fasteners .................................................................................................... 20
2.12 Wheelchair lifetime ..................................................................................... 20
3 SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 21
3.1
Accident prevention .................................................................................... 21
3.2 Transfers: getting in and out of the wheelchair ........................................... 22
3.3 Starting to drive your wheelchair ................................................................. 23
3.4 Negotiating obstacles: steps and stairs ...................................................... 24
3.5 Negotiating slopes or inclines ..................................................................... 26
3.6 Ensuring stability ......................................................................................... 27
4 TRASPORT OF THE WHEELCHAIR .......................................................... 28
5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ....................................................... 29
6 ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................... 30
7 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................... 31
7.1 Narrow passage transit wheels ................................................................... 31
7.2 Anti-tip wheel .............................................................................................. 31
7.3 Push handles for assistant .......................................................................... 32
7.4 Tipping aid .................................................................................................. 32
7.5 Crutch support ............................................................................................ 33
7.6 Tray............................................................................................................. 33
7.7 Pelvic belt and harness ............................................................................... 34
7.8 Lumbar support ........................................................................................... 35
7.9 Headrest ..................................................................................................... 35
7.10 Lateral support ............................................................................................ 36
7.11 Rear wheels ................................................................................................ 36
7.12 One-arm drive ............................................................................................. 37
7.13 Wheels equipped with drum brakes ............................................................ 37
7.14 Hand rims ................................................................................................... 38
7.15 Tyres ........................................................................................................... 38
7.16 Spoke guards .............................................................................................. 38
7.17 Castors ....................................................................................................... 39
7.18 Clothing guards ........................................................................................... 39
7.19 Vanity flap (seat/backrest bonding canvas) ................................................ 40
7.20 Removable utility bag .................................................................................. 40
7.21 Frame protection pad .................................................................................. 40
8 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 41
8.1 Replacement of worn parts ......................................................................... 42
8.2 Inspection of components ........................................................................... 42
8.3 Disinfection and reuse of the wheelchair .................................................... 43
8.4 Storage ....................................................................................................... 43
8.5 Disposal/recycling of materials ................................................................... 43
8.6 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................ 44
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 45
10 WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 46
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