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Do not use the armrest as hand hold to raise the
wheelchair; this may cause the armrests to come off
from their supports and in turn cause harm to the
user and to the wheelchair
Do not use the armrest as supports when making
transfer .We indeed recommend to swing the armrest
away on the side of the transfer so as to help the
operation.
2.12 Fasteners
After each maintenance cycle ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are correctly tightened as they may loosen during normal daily use.
We recommend checking that all hardware is
correctly tightened at least once a month.
If necessary consult an authorized PROGEO dealer
or technician.
2.13 Wheelchair lifetime
Under normal daily use the PROGEO
years provided that it receives careful maintenance at the correct
intervals.
The lifetime will considerably increased if the wheelchair is used
only indoors or not on a daily basis.
®
wheelchair has a lifetime of 5
2.14 Avoiding accidents
Movements
Avoid
sudden, jerky movements during use of the wheelchair
as this could cause it to
If obstacles are run into, avoid sudden movements (such as
abrupt braking).
The risk of skidding increase on irregular or damp ground.
Going over obstacles as steps and ramps has to be done
carefully (ask an assistant for help ).
For greater safety, when moving across inclined or potentially
dangerous terrains it is recommended the presence of an
attendant behind the wheelchair.
Speed
Always adjust your speed with relation to the type of terrain and
conditions. As a general rule, we advise a constant, regular speed
avoiding sudden accelerations or changes in
Using the brakes
The parking brakes have been designed to hold the wheelchair
stable when it is
stationary.
For safety reasons we do not recommend using the
parking brakes while the wheelchair is in motion (see
chapter 6.6 "Brake adjustment")
When using the brakes a great care should be taken
to avoid injury to the hands or
overbalance.
direction.
fingers.
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