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2.13 Wheelchair lifetime
Under normal daily use the PROGEO® wheelchair has a lifetime
of 5 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.
2.14 Avoiding accidents
Movements
Avoid sudden, jerky movements during use of the wheelchair as
this could cause it to overbalance.
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
Brakes
The parking brakes have been designed to hold the wheelchair
stable when it is stationary.
direction.
For safety reasons we do not recommend using the
parking brakes while the wheelchair is in motion (see
chapter 6.9 "Brake adjustment")
When using the brakes a great care should be taken
to avoid injury to the hands or
3.0 Loading the wheelchair
There is no single best way to load the wheelchair in a
The kind and level of the patient disability (his/her ability to control
his/her upper body, arm and hand movements),physical strength
(for an old person or a child the operation may result too hard) and
the kind of vehicle that will be used are all
It is clear that all this factors are too many to give a single precise
procedure to fit all cases, therefore this information has to be taken
as general advices.
Perform all car loading activities with extreme care
and only after receiving instruction from specialised
service personnel with our authorised dealers.
If these procedures seem to be unsafe or difficult we
recommend asking an attendant for help.
Never transport in a vehicle an occupant sitted on
the wheelchair as these wheelchairs are not designed
for this kind of use.
fingers.
vehicle.
factors.
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