General Safety Notes And Driving Limits - Sunrise Medical Krypton F Directions For Use Manual

2.0 General safety notes and driving limits

The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has
been designed to provide maximum safety. International
safety standards currently in force have either been
fulfilled or exceeded in parts. Nevertheless, users may
put themselves at risk by improperly using their
wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules
must be strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments
increase the risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you
are also part of the daily traffic on streets and pavements,
just like anyone else. We would like to remind you that
you are therefore also subject to any and all traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to
know your wheelchair.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Quick-release axles on the rear wheels
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this
wheelchair, it is important to read the corresponding
section of the user's manual.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause
this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or
downhill. When riding forwards over a step or up an
incline, the body should be leaning forward.
DANGER!
• NEVER exceed the maximum load of 110 kg for driver
plus any items carried on the wheelchair. Please note
the weight information for lighter weight options, which
are quoted separately. If you exceed the maximum load,
this can lead to damage to the chair, or you may fall or
tip over, lose control and may lead to serious injury of
the user and other people.
Krypton F
• When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing
with reflectors, so that you can be seen more easily.
Make sure that the reflectors on the side and back
of the wheelchair are clearly visible. We would also
recommend that you fit an active light.
• To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first
practice using your new wheelchair on level ground with
good visibility.
• When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the
footboards. These should be flipped up beforehand and
swung to the outside as far as possible. Always position
yourself as close as possible to the place where you
wish to sit.
• Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid
travelling against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb
edge) or dropping down gaps.
• The wheel locks are not intended to brake your
wheelchair. They are only there to ensure that your
wheelchair does not begin rolling unintentionally. When
you stop on uneven ground, you should always use the
wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always apply both
wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over.
• Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on
the behaviour of the wheelchair, for example on inclines,
slopes, all gradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do
this with the secure aid of a helper.
• With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most
forward position) and less than perfect posture, the
wheelchair may tip over even on a level surface.
• Lean your upper body further forward when going up
slopes and steps.
• Lean your upper body further back when going down
slopes and steps. Never try to climb and descend a
slope diagonally.
• Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious
injury in the event of a fall.
• Do not use the wheelchair on slopes > 10°. The
Dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair
configuration, the users abilities and the style of riding.
As the user's abilities and style of riding cannot be
pre-determined then the max safe slope cannot be
determined. Therefore this must be determined by the
user with the assistance of an attendant to prevent
tipping. It is strongly recommended that inexperienced
users have anti-tip tubes fitted.
• It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding
uphill or downhill.
• Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not
allowed.
• To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the
spokes or between the rear wheel and wheel lock when
driving the wheelchair.
• In particular when using lightweight metal handrims,
fingers will easily become hot when braking from a high
speed or on long inclines.
• Riding sideways on to a slope or incline, increases the
possibility of the wheelchair tipping over sideways.
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