Handicare MB3150-GB Wheelchair User Manual


 
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MB3150-GB
Safety
Do not stand on, or exert any great pressure on the footplates.
A wheelchair should be regarded as a replacement for the walking function.
Users must therefore travel among pedestrians, and not on roads or streets
with traffic.
When moving out of the wheelchair ensure that you are standing on as stable
and even a surface as possible. In order to ensure that the wheelchair does not
move at unwanted times, ensure that the brake is locked in position.
The maximum weight capacity for Legend 2 is 135 kg.
You should inspect the wheelchair regularly in order to ensure that all screws,
bolts and other fastenings are properly secured.
The wheelchair should not be used as a seat in motorised vehicles.
When the wheelchair is in use, always ensure that the anti-tip stabiliser is
activated.
If the leg-support hanger has been removed from the chair, the accompanying
protection for the front of the frame should be used to prevent injury to the user.
When modifying the chair, such as moving the driving wheels, moving the
castor wheels, changing the back height etc., the chair’s handling properties,
balance and tip over point can be affected. Special care should be taken when
the wheelchair is put into use again.
It is recommended that the user have a qualified helper when moving in and
out of the chair.
Ensure that clothing, baggage and other loose objects do not get caught in the
spokes.
Be aware of the potential risks of getting your fingers caught. Avoid putting
fingers between the clothes protector and wheel, and between the wheel and
brake.
If it is necessary during operation to raise the chair’s front in order to pass an
obstacle, never do this by pressing the pushing handles down. Step on the
tipping bar whilst applying moderate force to the pushing handles.
If the user sits in the wheelchair for long periods at a time, the risk of pressure
soars increases. Where there is a high risk of pressure soars we recommend
that a special seat cushion be used to counteract this.