ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
The Wheelchair Rain Cape is a lightweight, water-repellent nylon cape. It is designed to provide protection for people when seated in wheelchairs and is useful for outdoor excursions.
There is a drawcord for the hood so it can be securely fitted around the face, and it includes a leg and foot protector.
In use, the front of the cape is placed over the patient’s knees; the sides of the cape are positioned outside the wheelchair arms; and the back of the cape is pulled over the pushing handles so that rain runs off the patient and does not enter the chair. The leg and foot protector sits at the front of the cape.
The XXL size is designed to cover the headrest and side controls of an electric wheelchair. For sizing, see the Technical tab.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS PRODUCT?
The Wheelchair Rain Cape is suitable for a wheelchair user who requires protection from light rain.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
Undo the three hook & loop tape straps and unfold the cape. Place it over the head and fit it around the wheelchair. The elastic strap should be fitted under the footplates. At the back of the cape is another elastic strap that can be fitted around the pushing handles. This helps prevent the cape from blowing up over the shoulders.
The person in the wheelchair can propel the chair while keeping their arms and hands dry. The sides of the cape can hang outside the wheels. If the chair is being pushed by a carer, the cape sides can be left between the chair arms and the wheels. On electric wheelchairs, the cape should cover the controls and in many cases an activity tray as well. After use, and once the cape is dry, the hood can be turned inside out to tuck the cape back into the hood. The folded cape is small enough to carry in the wheelchair beside the patient.
PRODUCT MATERIALS
Nylon.
WARNING
This product uses a water-repellent material and is designed for light rain. It is not waterproof and is not designed for use in heavy rain.
Ensure the material does not become caught in the wheelchair wheels. If this occurs, it may cause injury.
