Otto Bock Ventus Instructions For Use Manual page 9

CAUTION
Risky operation
The user may fall or tip over, and may cause accidents with other traffic participants
► Push slowly when crossing obstacles (e.g. steps, curbs) and negotiating uphill or downhill slopes and
inclines.
► Never cross obstacles at an angle. Always approach obstacles head on (at an angle of 90°).
► Raise the front wheels before crossing obstacles.
► Avoid collisions with obstacles and dropping off curbs/ledges.
► Avoid driving cross-country.
CAUTION
Wrong use of the wheel lock
Risk of falling with abrupt braking or rolling away of the wheelchair
► Do not use the wheel lock when travelling.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a
car).
CAUTION
Driving in the dark
Risk of collisions with other traffic participants due to lack of light
► Wear bright clothing or clothing with reflectors.
► Install active lighting on your product.
► Ensure that the reflectors on the product are clearly visible.
Hazards when overcoming obstacles
WARNING
Overcoming steps and obstacles without assistance
User may fall or tip over
► Always have accompanying persons help you negotiate steps and other obstacles.
► Use available facilities (e.g. access ramps or lifts).
► If such facilities are not available, have 2 assistants carry you over the obstacle.
WARNING
Wrong lifting by accompanying persons
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► Accompanying persons may only lift the wheelchair at permanently installed parts.
► Accompanying persons must ensure that with height-adjustable push handles, the clamping levers are
securely locked.
WARNING
Wrongly adjusted anti-tipper
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► If only 1 accompanying person helps in overcoming steps, the accompanying person must first adjust the anti-
tipper so that it cannot collide with the steps during transport.
► The accompanying person must adjust the anti-tipper again correctly after overcoming the steps.
Ventus
Safety
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