23.2
Transporting your wheelchair as luggage
When you are transporting your wheelchair you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller
and lighter.
1 Start by removing the armrest assemblies; refer to guidance provided in section 7
2 Remove the legrest / footrest assemblies; refer to guidance provided in section 12
Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest.
3 Fold the backrest; refer to guidance provided in section 5
4 Folding the chair; refer to guidance provided in section 2.1
5 Position the wheelchair in a safe location within the storage compartment of the vehicle.
Always exercise caution when lifting; adopt correct posture and use correct technique to avoid injury.
Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests, footrests etc if left connected).
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