Balance When Driving; In And Out Of The Wheelchair - decon Flexlife D9 User Manual

BALANCE WHEN DRIVING

When driving, Flexlife should be kept in balance and with a stable centre of gravity.
The factors that affect the balance point are:
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The height and angle of the seat.
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The position and seating position of the user.
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The slope of the ramp or slope.
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Use of a backpack or other objects to change the total weight and weight distribution of the wheelchair.
If you need to modify or adjust your Flexlife, please contact your suppliers in advance and you must have the
manufacturer's approval. The modified wheelchair may need to be adjusted to correct driving deviations.
Using a modified wheelchair requires a lot of care until you are sure of balance to avoid falling or tasking.

IN AND OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR

The user must exercise caution when moving to the electric wheelchair, and this requires good balance and
flexibility.
Avoid falling:
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When you are ready to put yourself in the electric wheelchair, you need to turn off the power supply.
Otherwise, pressing the joystick may lead to unexpected movement.
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Make sure that the motors are locked and that the wheelchair does not move itself.
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Learn the safest way to move the body by a professional.
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Let others help you until you feel safe in your movements.
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Move Flexlife as close to the movement point as possible.
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Turn the front wheels forward as far as possible.
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Be careful with the footrest and fold it up as far as possible.
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Do not stand on the footrest as it may be damaged .
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Make sure your feet do not get stuck during movement.
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Make sure the armrest and footrest are not in the way.
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Sit down as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of falls.
Flexlife User Manual D9 - ENG
2020-03
Revision 2
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