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Safety measures
Ensure the tricycle is in good condition each time before using it. Check before
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each ride that the brakes are in order. Check the lighting and make sure there is
enough tyre pressure.
Regularly check if the wheels, the handlebars and the saddle are properly fixed
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and also whether all screw joints are tight.
Only use the tricycle on a solid and level surface.
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It is not recommended to cycle on a slope steeper than 10%, this carries an
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increased risk.
Make sure that wide trousers or lose hanging clothing don't get caught in the
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chain, spokes or pedals.
Do not use a pressure washer or a steam cleaner for the cleaning of the tricycle.
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Block the tricycle to stop it from moving when you are getting on or off the
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tricycle. Do this by using the parking brake and holding the tricycle. Also use the
parking brake if the wheelchair is driven on or off the ramp.
Always lock the tricycle when leaving it unattended.
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Never drive without a passenger. This will cause instability of the bike and will
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lead to dangerous situations.
Never place your feet or other limbs under the ramp. You can be hit by moving
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parts and suffer from bruises.
Always place the wheelchair forward, in the driving direction, on the ramp.
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Your wheelchair is suitable for use when the centre of gravity can be placed
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above the front wheels of the bicycle and when it can be fixed according to the
instructions under the heading 'wheelchair transport'.
Make sure that once the wheelchair is placed on the ramp, the wheelchair's
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weight causes the ramp to fold up automatically. When that is the case, the
centre of gravity of the wheelchair is situated above the front wheels of the
bicycle. This creates the correct weight distribution of the bicycle.
Extra attention is required for an electric wheelchairs because these often have
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different weight distributions as a result of which the centre of gravity may not
be positioned correctly.
Make sure that you do not reach a dangerous speed when driving downhill and
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entering tunnels. Brake in time and bike at a moderate speed.
In case of pregnancy, extra care is required owing to a higher risk of injury.
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