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8. Key measures to be taken to limit the risks connected with
misuse of the wheelchair
Be careful not to wrap the tubes of the crossbar with the fingers during opening/folding
operations 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 parcking devices.
The armrests 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 assembly of the
rear wheels to the frame.
Brakes and clothes-guards don't always have a gap larger than 2.5 cm from the wheels.
Be careful not to accidentally put your fingers between the wheel and clothes guards or
brakes to avoid injury.
To keep the wheelchair efficient and maintain its safety requirements is suggested to
perform regularly a maintenance program.
Ineffective maintenance operations 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 chambers.
Contact your dealer or the manufacturer to have more information about connection
points and devices needed to secure the wheelchair during transport by car.
The pressure of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres should always be kept from a
minimum of 7 bars to a maximum of 9 bars to prevent damage to the tyres themselves.
Before transfering in or out of the wheelchair, always remember to activate the brakes.
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