Getting In And Transferring; Legrests - Otto Bock Start M4 XXL Instructions For Use Manual

Use

7.2 Getting in and transferring

CAUTION
Incorrect handling when getting in
Risk of falling, tipping or rolling away due to incorrect handling
► Activate the wheel lock each time before you get into or out of or transfer to or from the wheelchair.
► Always get into the wheelchair from the side, where possible.
► Never step on the foot plates when getting in and out.
► Do not support yourself on the wheel lock when getting in/out.
CAUTION
Incorrect caster wheel position when leaning forward in the wheelchair
Tipping over, falling due to incorrect caster wheel positioning
► Prior to activities that require you to bend forward in the wheelchair (e.g. tying your shoes), maximise the sta­
bility of the wheelchair.
► In order to do so, push the wheelchair backwards until the caster wheels turn forward.
Users can choose the method for getting into and out of the wheelchair which is most suitable for them. The
respective procedure should be discussed and practised with a therapist.
As a rule, the frame tubes, seat bottom or side panels can be used as supports for getting into the wheelchair.
If getting in independently is not possible, transferring or getting in always has to be performed with the help of an
assistant. The manufacturer also offers transfer aids for getting in, such as transfer boards.

7.3 Legrests

WARNING
Reduced ground clearance with the "foot-propelled chair" option
Tipping over, falling due to getting caught on obstacles
► Please note that wheelchairs with the "foot-propelled wheelchair" option might fall below the minimum ground
clearance of 40 mm depending on the selected settings for the lower leg length and the front seat height.
► Adjust your driving to the reduced ground clearance and exercise particular caution with obstacles on the
ground e.g. steps, curbs and thresholds.
The leg supports support the user's feet.
The height of the leg support has been adjusted by qualified personnel to the length of the user's lower legs.
The angle of the foot support has been set by the qualified personnel so that it allows the ankles to rest in a com­
fortable position.
Different leg support types and other accessories may be installed depending on the order:
"Angle-adjustable" leg support (see fig. 8)
The depth of the foot supports is 160 mm. The leg support can be folded up to make getting into the wheelchair
easier.
"Segmented, angle-adjustable" leg support (see fig. 9)
Each leg support can be folded up individually to make getting into the wheelchair easier.
"Elevating" leg support (see fig. 10)
The leg support allows positioning of the leg at different angles.
Amputation leg support (see fig. 11)
Alternative for installation on an "elevating" leg support.
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