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2.2 Performance
Optimisation of the performance char-
acteristics of the IMPULS System wheel-
chair to fit your personal circumstances
should be discussed with your
ORTOPEDIA dealer or physician.
The adaptability of the wheelchair of-
fers you a high degree of comfort and
safety in all areas of life, e.g. family, work
or leisure.
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2.3 Safety information
Please follow the safety information
for mechanical wheelchairs con-
tained in the relevant booklet.
A direct change of movement to the
opposite direction, e.g. from reverse
to forward movement without involv-
ing a steering action, causes full brak-
ing if the swivel wheels are moving
inwards at the same time.
The use of a safety belt prevents the
user from falling out of the wheel-
chair.
2.4 Additional user/
safety information
When travelling in public thorough-
fares, clean passive lighting must be
used!
Do not throw or drop parts belong-
ing to the wheelchair! – Removable
parts such as armrests and leg sup-
ports should be handled correctly to
ensure lasting performance. To guar-
antee their function.
Before moving off, check that remov-
able parts such as armrests and leg
supports, are locked correctly in po-
sition. Drive wheels with defective
linchpin (quick-fit) axles can detach
from the wheelchair during the drive.
The addition or removal of accesso-
ries/components will cause the di-
mensions and weight of the wheel-
chair to change. This can also result
in a change in performance.
Never leave children/young persons
unsupervised in wheelchairs.
For smaller obstacles, e.g. small
ledges/slopes, always move slowly
and at a right angle (90°) to the ob-
stacle, until the swivel wheels are al-
most touching the obstacle. Briefly
stop the wheelchair and then drive
over the obstacle.
Give a wide berth to grooves, rails,
manhole covers or similar sources of
danger. If not possible, cross such
obstacles at a right-angle (90°).
Maintain a safe distance from steep
inclines, staircases and obstacles to
allow sufficient space to react, brake
and turn.
Always reduce speed before a bend.
A sharper curve requires a lower
speed. Never lean outwards in a
curve.
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