Pride Mobility INFMANU4093 manual Removable Parts Reaching and Bending, Transfers

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I I . S A F E T Y

Removable Parts

WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a wheelchair by any of its removable parts, including the armrests, seat, and front riggings.

Reaching and Bending

Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your wheelchair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your wheelchair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the wheelchair from tipping. Pride recommends that the wheelchair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.

WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of the seat. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. This may cause your wheelchair to tip.

WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.

Transfers

Transferring onto and off of your wheelchair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to prop- erly transfer yourself.

To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recom- mends that you or a trained attendant perform the fol- lowing tasks before attempting a transfer:

„Turn both caster wheels so that the caster forks point forward to improve wheelchair stability during transfer.

„ Ensure both manual wheel locks on your wheelchair are engaged. See III. “Your Wheelchair.”

„ If necessary, remove or flip up one or both

 

armrests. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.”

 

„ Move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your

 

feet from getting caught on the front rigging during

 

the transfer.

 

„ Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and

Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position

the object you are transferring onto.

 

WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip, resulting in a fall from the wheelchair and personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the manual wheel locks and do not use the manual wheel locks for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause equipment damage or personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip.

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Contents Stylus LS Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SIII N T E N T SShipping and Delivery SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N PURCHASER’S AgreementS a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsModifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Public Streets and Roadways Braking InformationManual Wheel Locks Cornering InformationStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Inclement Weather PrecautionsOutdoor Driving Surfaces Lift Systems/Elevation Products Stairs and EscalatorsDoors ElevatorsTransfers Removable Parts Reaching and BendingAlcohol/Smoking Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsStylus LS I . Y O U R W H E E L C H a I RFolding Using the Stylus LSUnfolding To stow the Stylus LS Transporting Your Stylus LSC O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Comfort AdjustmentsYou may need the following to make comfort adjustments Drive Wheel AdjustmentDrive Wheel Position Adjustment Elevating Leg Rest ELR Length Footrest/Leg Rest RemovalSwing-Away Footrest SFR Length Seatback Height Adjustment ELR Angle AdjustmentELR Calf Pad Adjustment Flip-back Armrests Seatback Angle Adjustment OptionalArmrest Height Adjustment See figure To change the seat angle Seat Angle DumpTo change the caster angle Caster AngleGeneral Guidelines Care and MaintenanceTemperature A R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EYearly Checks Cleaning and DisinfectionWeekly Checks Monthly ChecksTo replace a pneumatic tire tube Wheel ReplacementTo adjust each manual wheel lock Seat Tension To adjust the seat tensionWhen to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service W a R R a N T Y Stylus LS Specifications P E N D I X I Specification SStylus LS Specifications T E S Page Quality Control Stylus LS
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