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Get to know the environment in which you wish
to use the product. Look out for obstacles and
learn how to overcome or avoid them.
12 Safety instructions – prior to
driving/use
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
Before every trip, check the condition of
the wheels (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes
and rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign
bodies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts about the serviceability of the product,
stop using it.
Check the tyre pressures at regular inter-
vals. Ensure that you comply with the manu-
facturer's specifications which can be found on
the tyres. If the tyre pressure is too low, the op-
timum functional capability of the knee lever
brake is not guaranteed, and an excessively
low tyre pressure influences the driving behav-
iour. Apart from that, there is an increased risk
of a flat tyre.
Before starting out, check that the
product's brake works. If all existing brakes are
not fully functional, no trips may be taken.
Every time you use the product, make
sure that the folding mechanism is locked in
place before use.
Check the stable condition of the seat
and backrest upholstery at regular intervals
and in case of doubt, have your rehabilitation
specialist dealer assess its condition.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the footplate support when using the prod-
uct.
Before using the product, ensure that the
anti-tipping supports are in the operating posi-
tion and are functional.
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TRAVELER usage instructions
Due to environmental effects, it is possi-
ble that the properties and therefore secure at-
tachment of the push handle covers may
change detrimentally. For this reason, it is im-
portant to check that the handles are tightly fit-
ted and fixed in position prior to use. If this
should no longer be the case, then the push
handles may not be used until they have been
fixed
.
Before each use of the product, make
sure that the anti-tipping supports and push
handles are firmly attached and the quick-re-
lease axles on the caster and drive wheels are
also securely locked in place.
Depending on the equipment, the product
may have folding/closing mechanisms that
pose a risk of crushing injuries (e.g. pinching
your fingers). For this reason, please allow
your rehabilitation specialist dealer to explain
how to work these mechanisms and then have
a go yourself under instruction.
If required, you can have your product
equipped with a suitable chest or lap belt.
Make sure that the belt is worn so that it does
not negatively affect your breathing, cannot
strangle you if you fall or tip out of the product
and so that you can easily remove it yourself.
Make sure that the passive illumination
(reflectors) are always on your product, are in
perfect condition and are clearly visible.
When travelling, always carry a repair kit
and tyre pump for repairs in event of punc-
tured/flat tyre. An alternative to this is an emer-
gency puncture repair spray that fills your tyre
with a foam that hardens in the tyre.
13 Safety instructions – while driv-
ing/using
Note that some parts of your product can
become extremely hot at high ambient temper-
atures (e.g. sauna). This means that above
50°C, the product may be damaged and above
40°C there is already the risk of burns for the
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