Warning To Reduce The Risks Associated With Misuse Of The Wheelchair - OFF CARR DIVA Instruction Manual

19. Warning to reduce the risks associated with misuse of the wheelchair

Be careful not to wrap the tubes of the crossbar with the fingers to avoid being pinched between the frame and the
crossbar.
Do not use the brakes to slow down the speed of the wheelchair. They are designed only as parking devices.
The arm-rests are not designed to lift the wheelchair.
Never use the anti-tip wheels as transit wheels.
It is suggested to verify the proper assembly and the efficiency of the quick release axle before using the wheelchair
and always after performing releasing and re-assembly of the rear wheels to the frame.
The gap between wheels and side-guards or brakes could be lower than 2.5 cm. Be careful not to put your fingers
between the wheels and side guards or brakes to avoid injury.
To keep the wheelchair efficient and maintain its safety requirements is suggested to perform regularly a
maintenance program.
Poor maintenance and improper use of the device can cause damage or injury to the user or assistant.
In case of transport by plane, it is recommended to reduce the tyre pressure.
The wheelchair is not suitable for use in hyperbaric chamber.
Contact your dealer or the manufacturer to have more information about connection points and devices needed to
secure the wheelchair during transport by car.
Before transfer in or out of the wheelchair, always remember to activate the brakes.
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