Transferring To And From Other Seats; Using Wheel Locks - Probasics K4 Deluxe Mode D'emploi

HEMI HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS

Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside the seat
to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing
parallel to it. Flip up the armrest. Engage both wheel locks.
Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
or apply weight to footrests when transferring to and from
the wheelchair. During independent transfer, little or no seat
platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board, if possible.
NOTE:
Consult with your healthcare provider before
performing this activity independently to ensure you have
adequate mobility and upper body strength.

USING WHEEL LOCKS

Engage both wheel locks before getting in or out of chair,
leaning forward in chair, or while in an elevator or wheelchair
lift. Proper adjustment of wheel lock is at least 1/8" when
locked. Engage wheel locks by pushing the handles completely
forward. Test for correct locking action before actual use.
STABILITY
The wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as the
user's center of gravity is maintained while going about normal
activities. Care must be taken while performing activities that
shift your center of gravity while in the chair.
far that you have to shift in the seat or bend over out of the
chair. When you must reach for objects that require you to lean,
be certain front casters are pointing in a forward position that
extends the wheel base and aid in stabilizing the chair.
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1. To make a Hemi-Height Adjustment, press
down on the release button circled in
Figure H.
2. When the quick release button is pressed,
the user will be able to pull the axle and
rear wheel from the frame to remove.
3. Reinsert the axle and rear wheel into the
hemi-height hole of the frame
NOTE:
4. When sliding the axle into the
frame, you will hear an audible click.
Figure I shows the quick release axle.
The user will hear an audible click when
properly in place.
DO NOT
stand on
NEVER
reach so