Prevention Of Tipping Over (B78); For Your Safety; Service - Vermeiren Eclips X4 Instruction Manual

PREVENTION OF TIPPING
For your safety we also offer the possibility of preventing the wheelchair from tipping over backwards.
This device (B78) is simply mounted on the bottom tube of the back frame. We recommend this fitting
for restless patients or inexperienced users. Your specialist dealer would gladly advise you about the
meaningfulness of such a system for you.
Our extensive range of accessories provides further possibilities for individual requirements. Contact
your specialist dealer. He would gladly advise you.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

You should take note of the following safety hints for your own security:
To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects and/or body
parts are caught in the spokes of the driving wheels.
Do not step on the footplates when getting into or out of the wheelchair. The footplates should
be folded up or the entire foot support must be swung aside beforehand.
You should investigate the effects of shifting the center of gravity on the behavior of the
wheelchair, for example on gradients, on laterally sloping ground, or when overcoming
obstacles, only when a helper is present to secure and support you.
When picking up objects lying in front of, next to, or behind the wheelchair, take care that you
do not lean too far out because of the danger of tipping over as the center of gravity is
displaced.
Use your wheelchair only according to regulations. Avoid, for example, driving at full speed
against an obstacle (step or curb) without braking, and do not jump down from a ledge or a
landing.
Stairs may only be negotiated with the aid of attendants. If alternatives like ramps or lifts are
available, use them.
Check the profile depth and the inflation pressure of the tyres.
Kindly obey traffic regulations when traveling on public roads.
As in the case of driving other vehicles, you should not be under the influence of alcohol or
medical drugs when riding in your wheelchair. This also applies to indoor driving.
When traveling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.
When transporting the wheelchair, never pick it up by grasping movable parts (armrests, leg
supports, etc.), but take hold of solid frame parts only.
To be better visible when driving in the dark, wear the brightest possible clothing or clothes
with reflectors, and check that the reflectors mounted on the sides and rear of the wheelchair
are clearly visible.
Be careful with fire, especially burning cigarettes; the seat and back covers could be ignited.
Make sure that the maximum load is not exceeded.

SERVICE

Your lightweight wheelchair also requires servicing like any other technical product. The activities that
have to be performed to ensure that you would fully enjoy the advantages of your wheelchair even
after long periods of use, are described below.
BEFORE DRIVING OFF
- Check the tyres for visible damage and/or soiling. Clear the dirt, since it could impair the
operation of the parking brake. When a tyre is damaged, kindly go to an authorized
workshop for repairs (also refer to the chapter on "Tyre changing").
Before driving off, check the effectiveness of the parking brakes. If they do not function
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properly, consult your specialist dealer (see also the chapter on "Parking brakes").
- Check the pressure of the tyres and inflate them if necessary (refer also to the chapters
"Tyre changing" and "Technical details").
Instruction Manual Eclips X4
Last updated: May 2003
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