Use Of The Wheelchair - OFF CARR DIVA Instruction Manual

18. Use of the wheelchair

In order to move safely and use the wheelchair properly, it is always recommended to consult qualified personnel.
There are also some suggestions for the best use of the wheelchair, also aimed at maintaining over time the characteristics of
safety and durability:
• The brakes have only a parking purpose and should never be used as service brakes to slow down the wheelchair in motion.
• To ensure the efficiency of the brakes, maintain the tyres properly inflated and check quarterly the knurled locking pin wear.
• The arm-rests are not designed to lift the wheelchair.
• Never use anti-tip wheels as transit wheels.
• Do not lean too far forward to avoid fall-down.
• Always deal with slopes above 6° assisted by an attendant. This limit is only approximate and it depends from the specific
configuration of the wheelchair.
• The wheelchair should be used only for the transport of a person and not of objects in general.
• Avoid wheeling the wheelchair without the supervision of an attendant.
• Prolonged contact of the wheelchair with water can cause unwanted oxidation of some metal parts and decay of the security
features of the materials involved.
• Avoid contact with seawater and sand, and in these cases proceed to an immediate and accurate cleaning.
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Perform a general check of the wheelchair at least every three months, in particular by checking tyre inflation, efficiency of
the quick release axles and brakes and lubricate, if necessary, the moving parts.
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Clean periodically the wheelchair using a damp cloth and avoid even partial immersion of the frame. Keeping the
wheelchair clean enhances its efficiency.
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