Otto Bock Avantgarde CV Instructions For Use Manual page 11

CAUTION
Risky use of the wheelchair
Risk of tipping or rolling over, or of collisions with others
► Travel slowly over obstacles (e.g. steps, curbstones) and on upward or downward slopes and inclines.
► Do not "jump" down from curbstones or higher surfaces.
CAUTION
Wrong use of the wheel lock
Risk of falling with abrupt braking or rolling away of the wheelchair
► Do not use the wheel lock when travelling.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a car).
CAUTION
Travel in public areas during darkness
Risk of collisions with others
► Wear light-coloured clothing or clothing with reflectors.
► Install active lighting on your wheelchair.
► Ensure that the reflectors on the wheelchair are clearly visible.
Hazards when overcoming obstacles
WARNING
Travelling over steps and obstacles without assistance
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► Always have accompanying persons help you overcome steps and other obstacles.
► Use facilities available (e.g. access ramps or lifts).
► If such facilities are not available, have 2 assistants carry you over the obstacle.
WARNING
Wrong lifting by accompanying persons
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► Accompanying persons may only lift the wheelchair at permanently installed parts.
► Accompanying persons must ensure that with height-adjustable push handles, the clamping levers are securely
locked.
WARNING
Wrongly adjusted anti-tipper
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► If only 1 accompanying person helps in overcoming steps, the accompanying person must first adjust the anti-tip­
per so that it cannot collide with the steps during transport.
► The accompanying person must adjust the anti-tipper again correctly after overcoming the steps.
12/2010
Safety
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