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General safety regulations and instructions
1 General safety regulations and instructions
®
Handicare
accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused by the failure to (strictly) adhere to the
safety guidelines and instructions or due to carelessness during the use and cleaning of the wheelchair and
possible accessories. Depending on the specific operating circumstances or the accessories used, additional safety
instructions may be required. Please contact your dealer immediately if you observe any potential danger during the
use of the product.
The user of the wheelchair (see under 'use according to purpose') is fully responsible at all times for the
fulfillment of the locally applicable safety regulations and guidelines.
1.1
Indications and instructions on the wheelchair
The indications, symbols and instructions applied on this wheelchair are part of its safety facilities. They must never
be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the
wheelchair. Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged labels, symbols and instructions. Contact your
dealer with regard to this.
1.2
Technical specifications
The technical specifications must not be altered.
1.3
Modifications
Modifications to (parts of) this product are not permitted.
1.4
Safety
To avoid accidents and undesirable situations, it is of great importance to pay attention to the following safety
instructions.
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Pay extra attention to driving on slopes:
Never drive the wheelchair on a slope with an angle of more than 11° (ascending percentage of
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20%).
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On slopes always drive slowly and with great awareness.
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The wheelchair is less stable on a slope and has less sideways stability.
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Never take a turn at full speed. Decrease speed when taking a turn.
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Be sure that no items of clothing hang loose. These could become caught between the wheels.
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Adjust your driving according to the circumstances:
Drive carefully on roads that are slippery as a result of rain, ice, or snow!
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Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sea water. sea water is corrosive and
damages the wheelchair.
Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sand. Sand can affect the moving parts of
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the wheelchair, resulting in unnecessarily rapid wear.
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Never operate the wheelchair while you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication
that could affect your driving ability.
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You must have sufficient visual faculty to be able to drive safely in the wheelchair.
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It is imperative to turn on the lights in situations with reduced visibility.
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The magnetic key with which the wheel chair is switched on and off may affect the magnetic strips of
credit cards and bank cards, etc.
Do not store the magnetic key with credit cards and similar cards.
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To prevent unintentional movement, make sure that the joystick does not inadvertently touch other
surfaces.
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The standard version of your wheelchair was tested according to the strictest EMC requirements.
Mobile telephones do not affect the wheelchair's driving behaviour. When using a mobile telephone in
the vicinity of a wheelchair with special adaptations, you are advised to first switch off the wheelchair.
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Your wheelchair may affect electromagnetic fields such as alarm systems.
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