Quickie Samba 2 Notice D'utilisation page 7

a Gradients: ascents
When going uphill, keep the chair
moving. Keep the joystick pushed
well forward and steer by moving it
from side to side. If you have stop-
ped on a hill, then you should start
slowly, and if necessary lean for-
ward to prevent the tendency for
the front wheels to lift (Fig. 3).
a Gradients: descents
On descents, it is important not to
let the wheelchair accelerate
beyond its normal level of ground
speed. In fact, it is safer to pro-
ceed slowly down steep descents
and stop immediately if any
anxiety arises regarding directional
control. If the chair picks up
speed, centre the control to slow it
or to stop all forward movement,
then restart slowly and do not
allow the speed to increase. The
solid state controller has the benefit of a logic system, that will
help compensate when driving along a camber or up a hill. This
is an added safety feature on your wheelchair. In addition of
course, you may control the wheelchair speed by using the
speed control (Fig. 4).
a Useage
When using your chair please use it and your accessories only
for the use which they are intended, failure to do this may be
dangerous and invalidate your warranty.
a Lap belt fitting instructions
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1.You are provided with an adjustable lap belt in 2 pieces (Image 1).
These must be fitted to the right and left hand back posts.
2. Taking the end of the lap belt without the buckle, feed it around
the out side of the back posts (Image 2) and back around to the
front of the seat (image 3).
3. Take the buckle end of the lap belt and feed it through the loop on
the other end of the lap belt (image 4)
4. Pull until tight and secure (Image 5)
5. Repeat the exercise on the other side until both ends are secure
to the back posts (Image 6)
Rev.B 1109/2000/ST/000690635.EMS
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Fig. 4
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Legstraps:
Please ensure that legstraps are adjusted to not cause
discomfort or squeeze the leg.
Options – Lap belt
Before using your wheelchair ensure the seat belt is worn and
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correctly adjusted before use.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the fitting
instructions section c.7. It is important that the belt is secured aro-
und the back of the wheelchair. The straps can be fed between the
armrest and backrest.
Adjust the belt position so that the buckles are in the centre of the
seat. See fig 4 of fitting instructions section c.7
Adjust the lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
To increase the belt length: - To reduce the belt lenght: -
Feed the belt Feed the belt back
through slide adju- through male
sters and male buckle and slide
buckle to provide adjusters.
more belt length.
When fastened check space bet-
ween the lap belt and the user,
when correctly adjusted it should
be possible to insert the flat of the
hand between the lap belt and the
user.
Generally the Lap Belt should
be fixed so that the straps sit
at an angle of approximately
45°, and when correctly adju-
sted should not allow user to
slip down in the seat.
To fasten buckle: -
Firmly push the male buck-
le into female buckle.
Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair
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and occupant are transported in a vehicle, use the
separate occupant lap and diagonal restraints provided in
the vehicle.
Advice to Client
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is adju-
sted correctly and it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and
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adjusted prior to use could cause serious injury to the
user. E.g. too loose a strap may allow the user to slip
down in the chair and risk suffocation.
Ensure the belt is
not looped at the
male buckle
To release belt: -
Press the exposed sides of
the male buckle and push
towards the centre whilst
gently pulling apart.
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