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Page 6 March 2005 Revision B
When folding the chair after use, place a foot on one of the tipping levers, and grip
the push bar with both hands. Pull the push bar upwards and the front and back
frames will fold together.
Release the backrest lock using one hand to operate the pull cord, and allow the
backrest to fold, pivoting it slowly downwards, against the lower frames. For ease of
handling, a carry bag is provided for the folded chair. Do not place heavy objects on
the folded chair.
1.3 SIDE ACCESS AND OCCUPANT TRANSFER
Preparation is important, if assistance is required it should be planned and available
before attempting to use the Avanti with the intended occupant. The Avanti is
suitable for occupant weights of up to 90 Kg. Direct lifting of the occupant should be
avoided.
The occupant requirements should first be considered. Some practice with an able
bodied person will be useful before actually attempting the operation with the
intended occupant. Assistance should be sought when it is assessed that the
intended occupant would have difficulty in standing and getting into position.
Before occupying the chair, take care to ensure that the brakes are on. The seat
belt should be unbuckled and the armrests swivelled upwards away from the seat
so as not to restrict side access. An attendant should grip the push handle bar
whilst the occupant is being located in the chair.
The simplest way to transfer into the Handling chair is for the occupant to stand with
the feet firmly on the ground and then lowered slowly with assistance slowly into the
seat, initially facing sideways. Then, once seated, swivelled to face forwards, with
the feet resting on the footrest frame. A range of different handling equipment is
available to make this operation easier for all concerned. A hoist may be appropriate
in many instances where the occupant cannot stand and be lowered.
Sideways sliding access by the occupant may also be possible from a sitting chair
into the Avanti. If there is a gap between the two seat surfaces, it may be necessary
to use a transfer board.
DO NOT ATTEMPT SIDE TRANSFER ON SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN FLOORS
Once seated in the Avanti the lap strap should secure the occupant. These come
as standard equipment on the Avanti. They have tensioning adjustment and a quick
release buckle. Use of a strap gives confidence to both occupant and attendant
when the chair is being manoeuvred.
When using the Avanti outdoors at night, ensure that chair occupant and attendant
are visible, preferably carry out all transfers in a well lit area. Consider wearing light
reflective clothing.