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2.12.4
Using ramps
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Do not exceed the maximum load of the ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Choose the correct ramps so there cannot be caused
any injury or damage. We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused
by an improper choice of ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Be sure that the wheel height is high enough to get
over the free height of the ramps. The wheelchair frame may not touch the
ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your
wheelchair.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over - Put the adjustment functions (seat--horizontal,
back--vertical, ...) that the wheelchair has the best stability.
If you are considering the installation of ramps to overcome obstacles, kindly note the
following:
Never go up or down ramps without the aid of a helper.
2.13 Transport in the car
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DANGER:
Risk of injury – The wheelchair is not suited for use as a seat in a
motor vehicle.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – See that the wheelchair is attached properly. So you
can avoid injury from the passengers during collision or sudden braking.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Use for attaching the wheelchair and passenger
NEVER the same seatbelt.
Never use your wheelchair as a seat in an automobile or other vehicle. The wheelchair shall
be marked with following symbol.
To transport the wheelchair in the car use following steps:
1.
Remove accessories.
2.
Store accessories safely.
3.
Fold up the footplate.
4.
If possible, fold the wheelchair and remove the rear wheels.
5.
Place the wheelchair in the luggage place.
6.
If the wheelchair and the passenger compartment is NOT separated, attach the
frame of the wheelchair securely to the vehicle. You can use the available safety
belts in the vehicle.
2.14 Transport in other vehicles
Examples of other vehicles are airplanes, buses, ships, trams, trains etc. You should ask the
service officials about travelling safely with your wheelchair to your intended destinations
and about the applicable requirements.
The wheelchair can be transported in an airplane. The wheelchairs shall be checked at the
desk. Announce the wheelchair on time by the concern airline before departure. Do not use
the wheelchair as a seat in an airplane or other vehicles, the wheelchair must be stored in
the luggage place.
To transport the wheelchair in an airplane note the following requirements:
1. Dimensions and weight of the wheelchair
The allowable weight and dimensions of the wheelchair depends on the type of the
airplane.
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Gemini 2
2014-03
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