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How to attach the Powerchair Mitt

FIGURE A

Powerchair Mitt Figure A

FIGURE B

Powerchair Mitt Figure A

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please make sure Powerchair is off when assembling and removing the Powerchair Mitt.


To attach the powerchair mitt to the control arm and control panel first make sure that flap (A) is in the open position (FIG A)Unfasten the velcro strap (D) and stretch mitt aperture (B) over and down the control panel joystick (C).


Refasten the velcro strap underneath the control panel (E) compressing the mitt aperture down around the joystick sealing it from the elements (FIG B).

Original Powerchair Mitt

Original Powerchair Mitt (velcro D Strap)

If you prefer the alternate mitt version simply stretch elasticated D bands under control panel when lowering mitt aperture onto joystick.


These two bands can be used independent of each other helping to give a wider range of attachment possibilities or convert to one band using the Velcro patch supplied.  (See FIG C and FIG D)

FIG C Alternate Mitt version (elasticated D Bands)

FIG D Bands converted to one using Velcro patch

Unfasten the velcro straps (F) and rest the body of the mitt on the control arm (G) and refasten the velcro straps around the control arm (FIG B). Any of the velcro straps can easily be removed and can attach to each other if needed to accommodate the various types of powerchair arm framework.


If the control panel (E) has to be set further away from the control arm (G) (due to the users arm length). Keeping the front of the mitt (velcro strap D) still attached to the control panel (E) unfasten all the velcro straps (F), adjust the control panel to the required distance away from the control arm and refasten the velcro straps, again if needed certain velcro straps can be removed to accommodate the new “set” position, any velcro strap(s) that fall in the space between the control arm and the control panel due to the new set position can be completely removed to avoid a snag hazard (example FIG B strap F1).

CONVERTED POWERCHAIR MITT

The Powerchair Mitt can convert to a Non Controller Hand Mitt or Care Assisted Wheelchair Mitt by simply folding flap A over band/strap D and attaching to the powerchair/wheelchair arm following the instructions above.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION


The Powerchair Mitt has been designed to attached itself to most powerchairs especially those where the control panel is on or near the same level as the control arm allowing the users hand to have a straight and clean entry / withdraw to and from the mitt (see fig A).


If the control panel is much higher or lower than the chair arm it can make the hand entry and withdraw more difficult causing problems for the user.


PLEASE NOTE the Powerchair Mitt may not fit all powerchairs.


It is the responsibility of the User or that of a carer / P.A to ensure the compatibility of the Powerchair Mitt. If the User does not feel comfortable and safe DO NOT USE and return the Powerchair Mitt for a full refund including original p+p fee.

CLEANING


To clean the Powerchair / Wheelchair Mitt pull out the inner fleece lining as far as possible (see pic below) and soak / wash the lining in warm water with the appropriate cleaning solution and air dry.

Cleaning the Powerchair Mitt

DO NOT MACHINE WASH.

DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.

The Powerchair Mitt and Wheelchair Mitt are Patent and Registered Design Protected Products

If you know of any person or company infringing these rights please contact me so that I can take the appropriate legal action(s). Thank you.

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