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SAFFETY REGULATIONS
Van Os Medical UK Ltd. specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or
property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or
ordinances. The Excel Mobil is if the instructions for use as described in this manual
are followed you will have a highly secure and stable product. It is however possible
that, when the Excel Mobil is not used properly, dangerous situations may occur.
3.1 General safety
Protect your Excel wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your
wheelchair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.
Warning:
You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to guarantee safe use.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings:
Failure to follow all the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the
scooter or serious injury;
Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements if possible;
Do not use your wheelchair on sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
Do not use the wheelchair when it is broken or is not functioning correctly;
This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle.
The wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to injury of the
wheelchair occupant or others;
Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the
wheelchair;
Do not drive into curbs;
For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a
minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;
Engage the brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to get off;
Before leaning or reaching forward, push your bottom to the back of the chair
and face the castors forwards;
Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the
wheelchair and also effect the balance of the wheelchair and may injure the
user;
Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the brakes before
transferring to or from the wheelchair;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame
label;
© 2014 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd., Excel House, 2 Ashbrooke Park
, Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet,North Yorkshire, LS25 6P
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