Kushall R33 User Manual - Using The Wheelchair

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  Using the wheelchair 

2.1

  Sitting down / getting up 

When getting in or out of the wheelchair, do not stand on 

the footrests. Danger of tipping!  

You should only get on/off the wheelchair if you are 

physically competant. Please consult your physician or 

therapist. 

Do not sit on the clothing guard, the tire cover or the 

armrest when getting on/off the wheelchair. They might 

bend or break. Danger of injury! 

The method you use to transfer in and out of your wheelchair 

will depend on your own capabilities. Generally, the procedure is 

as follows: 

Pull the parking brake 

Hold on to the wheelchair and, if necessary, to a stable object 

nearby. 

2.2

  Driving and steering the wheelchair 

Finding the tipping point 

The tipping point of the wheelchair depends on the adjustment 

of the seat position. The correct seat position is adjusted 

depending on parameters such as the weight of the user, the 

type of handicap and the driver's driving skills. The seat position 

which is adjusted upon delivery corresponds to the information 

indicated in your order. 

Figure 2 

To find the tipping point of your wheelchair, proceed as follows 

(see Figure 2): 

When determining the tipping point, an aide must always 

stand directly behind the wheelchair in order to catch it in 

case it tips. 

To ensure that you are in control of your wheelchair at 

any given point, you should not exceed a speed of 7km/h. 

(4Mph) 

Loosen the brakes 

Sitting in the wheelchair, move forwards briefly, hold both 

hand rims tightly and pull back with a slight swing. 

By shifting your weight slightly and applying a counter-force 

to the hand rims, the tipping point can be determined.