Braking During Use; Move To/From The Wheelchair - Invacare Action Vertic User Manual

6.2 Braking during use

Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to
the handrim with your hands.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
If you apply the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
– Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning your hands
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional
heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti
slip handrims).
– Wear suitable gloves.
1. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands
until the wheelchair stops.
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6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair

WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the
transfer.
– Only get in and out without assistance if you
are physically able to do so.
– When transferring, position yourself as far
back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
– Make sure that both castors are facing straight
to the front.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand
on the footrest.
– Never stand on the footrest when getting in
and out.
CAUTION!
If you release or damage the brakes the
wheelchair could roll away out of control.
– Do not support yourself on the brakes when
getting in and out.
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