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Obstacles (steps, curbs, tracks):
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Use available technical equipment (e.g. ramps, lifts) to negotiate stairs and obstacles. If such facilities are not
available, ask attendants to help you.
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Raise the front wheels before crossing obstacles. If you are inexperienced, use an anti-tipper and/or have an
assistant or attendant help or secure you.
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Approach obstacles at right angles and drive over them at one go.
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Do not "jump" the chair down from higher surfaces.
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Do not lean out of the wheelchair while crossing obstacles.
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Do not use escalators.
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Negotiate level crossings so the caster wheels cannot get caught in the gap between the rail and the road sur
face.
Inclines and downgrades:
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Cross obstacles or negotiate inclines or downgrades only if they are within the permitted maximum limits. For
more information, see the section "Technical data" (see page 51).
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Do not cross over any obstacles while driving on inclines and downgrades.
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Before negotiating slopes or crossing obstacles, the seat tilt must be lowered (horizontal position of the seat).
It is advisable to incline the seat tilt slightly to the rear when driving downhill.
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Avoid getting into or out of the product on inclines and downgrades.
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Never park the product on slopes with the user in the seat.
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Do not drive downhill backwards. Briefly manoeuvring on ramps with supervision is permitted (for example,
when exiting a vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility).
4.2.3 Safety notices for qualified personnel
► When carrying out work, use only tools that are suitable for the conditions at the workplace and for which
safety and the protection of health are assured when used as intended. Observe the specifications in the sec
tion "Required tools".
► The gas compression springs must be fully extended when any work is carried out (seat tilt released, seat in the
horizontal position).
► Never operate the release lever for the seat tilt when screw connections are loosened or when working on the
product.
► Secure the release lever for the seat tilt during all work to avoid operating it unintentionally.
4.3 Side effects
The following side effects may occur during use of the product:
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Neck, muscle and joint pain
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Circulatory disorders, pressure sores
Contact a doctor or therapist in case of problems.
4.4 Further information
The serial number required for enquiries and ordering spare parts and accessories is found on the nameplate. For
explanations of the nameplate, see the section "Nameplate" (see page 11).
4.5 Nameplate and warning labels
4.5.1 Nameplate
The nameplates are found on the frame.
Label
Start Multi
A Name of the product
B CE marking
C Maximum load (see section "Technical data")
D Manufacturer information/address
1)
E Serial number
2)
F Manufacturing date
G Symbol for medical device
H WARNING! Read the instructions for use before using the
product.
Observe
(e.g. warnings, precautions).
Meaning
important
safety-related
Safety
information
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