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• Do not use the wheelchair on slopes > 10°. The
Dynamic safe slope is dependent on the chair
configuration, the user's 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.
• Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There
is equipment available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps
or lifts, please use them. If there is no such equipment
available, then the wheelchair must be tipped and
pushed, never carried, over the steps (2 helpers). We
recommend that users over 100 kg in weight do not
use this stairway manoeuvre!
• In general, any anti-tip tubes fitted must be set
beforehand, so that they cannot touch the steps, as
otherwise this could lead to a serious tumble.
Afterwards the anti-tip tubes must be set back to their
correct position.
• Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair
using securely mounted parts (e.g. not on the footrests
or the sideguards).
• This wheelchair is not designed to be used whilst
weight training and/or when using dumbbells. Only use
equipment specifically designed for this purpose.
• Do not lift or carry the wheelchair by the backtubes or
the pushhandles.
• When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip
tubes fitted are positioned outside the danger area.
• Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when
transferring, e.g. into a car, by using the wheel-locks.
Make sure the wheel locks are properly locked and
can´t be accidentally opened while transfer i.e. by
asking an attendant to hold the wheel-lock levers.
• If and whenever possible, during a journey in a
specially fitted vehicle for disabled people, vehicle
occupants should use the seats in the vehicle and the
appropriate restraint system. This is the only way to
ensure that occupants will have the maximum
protection if there is an accident. When using safety
elements offered by SUNRISE MEDICAL and using a
specially designed safety system, lightweight
wheelchairs can be used as a seat when being
transported in a specially fitted vehicle. (See the
Chapter on "Transportation").
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• Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors,
as well as the centre of gravity setting of the
wheelchair, the castors may begin to wobble at high
speeds. This can lead to the castors being blocked and
the wheelchair may tip over. Therefore, please make
sure that the castors are adjusted correctly (see the
Chapter "Castors"). In particular, do not travel on an
incline without brakes, travel at a reduced speed. We
recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
• Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over
backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances
should they take the place of transit wheels, and be
used to transport a person in a wheelchair with the
rear wheels removed.
• When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the
side or behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do
not lean too far out of the wheelchair, as if you change
the centre of gravity there is a risk of tipping or rolling
over. The hanging of additional load (back pack or
similar items) onto your chair backposts can affect the
rearward stability of your chair, especially when used
in combination with recliner backrests. This can cause
the chair to tip backwards causing injury.
• Adjustments to your wheelchair, particularly to safety-
related components must be carried out by an
approved dealer. This applies to adjustments to wheel
locks, anti-tip tubes, backrest angle and height, lower
leg length, COG, lap belt, rear wheel toe-in and
camber, seat height as well as toe-in and directional
stability of the castor fork.
• When using mobility accessories fitted to the
wheelchair such as handbikes, electronic power assist,
etc, make sure that your wheelchair is fitted with the
appropriate castor forks, approved for this use. Please
contact your dealer if you have any questions.
• Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment,
powered or mechanically operated mobility drives,
hand-bike or any other device that changes the
intended use or the structure of the wheelchair.
• Any combination with other medical devices requires
the approval of Sunrise Medical.
• Please note that in certain configurations the
wheelchair may exceed a width of 700 mm. If this is
the case, under certain circumstances, it may not be
possible to use some or all of the available escape
routes from a building. It may be more difficult or
impossible to travel on public transport.
• Further information and safety instructions can be
provided by your authorised dealer.
• For thigh amputees you must use anti-tip tubes.
• Your wheelchair can be carrying current, so be careful
when interacting with electrical sources.
• For persons being allergic to latex, we recommend to
use solid tyres as there´s a risk of latex contamination
for pneumatic tyres and inner tubes.
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