Wheelchair Set-Up For Use - Sunrise Medical LOMAX Uni 8 User Manual

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4.0 Wheelchair set-up for use

4.1 Footplate Angle and Height adjustment
4.2 Heel Loops
4.3 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair for use
4.4 Cushion
4.5 Armrests
4.6 Brakes
Your wheelchair should be delivered already assembled. You should remove any packaging
before use. If you have not used a wheelchair or are uncertain about any of the features of your
wheelchair then please contact your healthcare professional or wheelchair dealer or your
wheelchair service and ask for assistance. If you have been informed that you must receive
specific instructions about your wheelchair before using it then it is important that you await this
instruction for your own safety.
This advice also applies to carers or attendants who are not familiar with the use of the
wheelchair in order to ensure the safety of the occupant.
Before using the wheelchair ensure that the following adjustments/set up have been carried out.
It is recommended that any adjustments to your wheelchair, be carried out by suitably trained, or
qualified personnel. The information on adjustments below is intended for Healthcare Specialists.
4.1 Footplate adjustment
Both the height and the angle of the footplate are adjustable. It is recommended that the
footplates should not be set lower than 63mm or 2 inches.
Height adjustment
With the user sitting in the wheelchair,
lower the footplate and ensure that it is in a
comfortable position for their feet. The safest
position is usually with thighs horizontal, and
hips and knees at right angles. If the position
is not comfortable the footplate can be
adjusted as follows:
Loosen the Bolt A with a spanner; slide the
footplate stem up or down to the desired
position to position the footplate at the correct
height, and then re-tighten Bolt A securely
after adjustment.
Angle adjustment
The angle of the footplate can be adjusted by loosening
nut B, adjusting the screw to move the footplate up or down
and re-tighten nut B after adjustment.
It is easier and safer to get into your wheelchair if you turn
the footplates up and out of the way or take them off the
wheelchair.
To detach the footrest assembly: -
Pull the latch C towards the back of the wheelchair and the
footrest will then swing outwards and lift off the pivot pins.
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Bolt A
B C
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