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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Take note of the following safety hints:
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Note the correct way of handling the tyre grips: Place your open hand lightly on the tyre grip and
touch it only with thumb and index finger. The other fingers should be closed like a fist, and
should not touch the tyre grip.
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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.
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Do not step on the footplates when entering or leaving the wheelchair. The footplates must be
folded up beforehand, or the leg supports should be swung outwards out of the way.
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You should investigate the effects of shifting the centre of gravity on the behaviour 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.
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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, since the centre of gravity has moved.
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Take care during all adjusting functions that no objects or body parts come into the area of the
adjustment as there is the risk of squashing.
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Only use your wheelchair according to regulations. For example, avoid uncontrolled rolls against
an obstacle (step, edge of the kerb) or jumping down from a landing or a ledge.
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Stairs may only be negotiated when aided by another person. If alternatives like ramps or lifts are
available, use them.
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Check that the profile depth of the tyres is adequate.
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Please note that when travelling in public street traffic you are subject to the rules of the road;
therefore adapt your riding behaviour to the weather and road conditions present.
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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.
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For the purpose of improved visibility you should wear the brightest possible clothes when it is
dark, or clothes with reflectors.
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Be careful when using possible causes of fire such as cigarettes since they may damage or set
the seat and back covers alight.
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To avoid hand injury, do not push your hand between the driving wheel and the knee lever brake
when propelling your wheelchair.
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Never exceed the maximum load (120 kg).
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When riding outdoors, wear gloves which improve your grip on the tyre grips and protect your
fingers against dirt and heating.
VERY IMPORTANT
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Take care when attaching the quick-assembly wheels that the axle is completely and properly
engaged. To this end, press on the button in the middle of the wheel axle and guide the axle as
far as possible into the socket. Then release the knob and try to pull the wheel back out. The two
bearings on the ends of the axle should lock the wheel and prevent it springing back out of the
seating.
REGULAR CHECKS
Your multi-function wheelchair also requires servicing like any other technical product. The steps to be
taken to fully enjoy the advantages of your wheelchair even after protracted use, are described below.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Check the tyres for visible damage and/or soiling. Remove any dirt since it could impair the
functioning of the parking brakes. Before driving off, check the efficiency of the parking brakes. If it
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SERENYS
2012-03
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