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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2
routes which are covered in leaves, snow
or ice.
ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.
When driving in a circle or turning on hills
or downward slopes, there may be an
increased tendency to tip over to the side due
to the changes in the centre of gravity. Avoid
such driving manoeuvres. If these cannot be
avoided, perform these driving manoeuvres
with increased caution and only at a very slow
speed. If necessary, the driving manoeuvre
must not be performed or only with the help of
an assistant.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When crossing main roads, intersections
and level crossings, extreme caution is
needed. Crossing rails in the road or at level
crossings must never be undertaken when
travelling parallel to them, as otherwise the
wheels could become caught which would
result in the product being unable to
manoeuvre.
When driving on ramps and lifting
equipment on vehicles, extreme caution is
needed. Ensure in advance that the ramp is
wide enough so that you do not risk the
product wheels slipping off the ramp. When
lifting or lowering a ramp or lifting equipment,
the parking brake of the product should be
applied. Always keep the product in the middle
of the ramp.
The grip of the tyres on the ground is
reduced in the wet. There is an increased risk
of slipping. Adjust your driving, braking and
steering behaviour accordingly.
17 Safety instructions – after
driving/use
Apply the parking brake before getting out
of the product.
When getting out of the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrest due to the risk of tipping
over.
Your weight can shift if you dress, undress
or change clothing while you are sitting in the
product. To reduce the risk of falling or tipping,
turn the steering wheel so that it lies against
the direction of travel of the product (i.e. as far
forward as possible). Also bring the anti-tipping
supports to their operating position
(chapter 25). If you do not have any anti-
tipping supports on your product, drive
backwards against a wall.
When getting out of the product, a good
technique when supporting yourself and the
appropriate body posture is required which you
must learn together with your therapist. To
avoid the risk of falling, please observe the
following steps:
1. Close the handbrakes, to prevent the drive
wheels from rolling away.
2. Move the product as close as possible to
the seat to which you want to climb onto
from the product. The product wheels must
be parallel to the seat. If possible, use a
transfer aid.
3. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
4. If possible, swivel the footrests and, if
necessary, arm rests out of the way of the
transfer.
5. Now follow the steps prescribed by your
therapist for the transfer.
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