Braun 32899 Rev A User Manual
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OPERATION
Different types of disabilities
require different types of wheel-
chairs and different types of
wheelchair-equipped occupant
restraint belt systems (torso
restraint). It is the responsibil-
ity of the wheelchair passenger
to have his or her wheelchair
equipped with an occupant
restraint (seat belt) under the
direction of their health care
professional.
require different types of wheel-
chairs and different types of
wheelchair-equipped occupant
restraint belt systems (torso
restraint). It is the responsibil-
ity of the wheelchair passenger
to have his or her wheelchair
equipped with an occupant
restraint (seat belt) under the
direction of their health care
professional.
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wheelchairs are designed to remain upright and
stable during normal operation. All activities which
involve movement in a wheelchair have an effect on
the combined center of gravity of the occupant and
wheelchair. Be aware of the Rampvan ramp slope
(angle). The slope of the ramp has a direct effect
on the center of gravity. Keep in mind your center of
gravity and your ability to maintain stability and bal-
ance.
wheelchairs are designed to remain upright and
stable during normal operation. All activities which
involve movement in a wheelchair have an effect on
the combined center of gravity of the occupant and
wheelchair. Be aware of the Rampvan ramp slope
(angle). The slope of the ramp has a direct effect
on the center of gravity. Keep in mind your center of
gravity and your ability to maintain stability and bal-
ance.
Do not operate your wheelchair on the Rampvan
ramp without assistance if you are unable to maintain
stability and balance. Counterbalance devices (anti-
tippers) may be available from your wheelchair repre-
sentative to enhance stability and balance.
ramp without assistance if you are unable to maintain
stability and balance. Counterbalance devices (anti-
tippers) may be available from your wheelchair repre-
sentative to enhance stability and balance.
Do not tilt your wheelchair without assistance. Op-
erate the wheelchair at a slow and constant speed
when on the ramp. Do not accelerate suddenly when
on the ramp. Do not raise the front wheelchair wheels
(pull wheelie) when on the Rampvan ramp.
erate the wheelchair at a slow and constant speed
when on the ramp. Do not accelerate suddenly when
on the ramp. Do not raise the front wheelchair wheels
(pull wheelie) when on the Rampvan ramp.
WARNING
Be aware of
ramp slope.
ramp slope.
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