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Safety tips
Anti-tip tubes
Under normal use, anti-tip tubes will
prevent the wheelchair from tipping
over backwards. Anti-tip tubes are
available from your local wheelchair
prescriber/supplier. Sunrise
Medical recommends anti-tip tubes
for first time and less experienced
wheelchair users.
Tyre pressure
Ensure that pneumatic tyres are
properly inflated. The correct tyre
pressure is 450 kilopascals/4.5 bar
(65 psi) for the pneumatic rear
wheels and 250 kilopascals/2.5 bar
(36 psi) for castor wheels. Low tyre
pressure may allow the rear wheel
locks to slip.
Armrests
Always secure swing-away
armrests before using the
wheelchair. Never lift the
wheelchair by the armrests. These
parts are detachable and lifting the
wheelchair by them may cause
damage to the chair and/or injury to
the user.
Transfers
Guidelines on how to do a side
transfer are provided in this
manual. However, this is only one
method of transfer and you should
work with your wheelchair
prescriber /supplier to develop a
technique which best suits your
abilities.
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Wheelies
Doing a wheelie (tilting the
wheelchair backward to its balance
point) is dangerous, as the chair
may tip over. Wheelies should only
be performed by experienced
users. Do not attempt to learn or
practice this manoeuvre without the
aid of an attendant.
Footrests
The lowest point of the footrests
should be at least 63mm (2½") from
the ground to allow proper
clearance. Never stand on the
footrests because the chair may tip
over.
Warning:
Never lift the wheelchair by the
swing-away footrests, or elevating
legrests or armrests. These parts
are detachable. Lifting the wheelchair
by them may cause damage to the
chair or injury to the user.
Kerbs, inclines, obstacles and
ramps
Always practice with a qualified
attendant before attempting to
negotiate kerbs, inclines or ramps
alone. It is important for you to
develop safe techniques suited to
your abilities. Do not attempt to go
up or down inclines greater than
10% (1 in 10).
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