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general safety notes and driving restrictions
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has been
designed to provide maximum safety. International safety standards
currently in force have either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by improperly using
their wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules must be
strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments increase the
risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you are also part of the daily
traffic on streets and pavements, just like anyone else. We would
like to remind you that you are therefore also subject to any and all
traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to know your
wheelchair.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Quick-release axles on the rear wheels
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair,
it is important to read the corresponding section of the
user's manual.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or
downhill. When riding over a step or up an incline frontally, the
body should be leaning forward.
Danger!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 125 kg for driver plus any
items carried on the wheelchair. Please note the weight information
for lighter weight options, which are quoted separately. If you
exceed the maximum load, this can lead to damage to the chair, or
you may fall or tip over, lose control and may lead to serious injury
of the user and other people.
Fig. A
Danger!
Your wheelchair has not been designed for transportation in a
vehicle. DO NOT sit on the wheelchair during any transportation in a
vehicle; always use a properly secured vehicle seat!!
Danger!
Only permanently installed seats and safety belts will offer sufficient
protection in hazardous situations.
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To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first practice
using your new wheelchair on level ground with good visibility.
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This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey one person at
a time. Any other use does not comply with the intended purpose.
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When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
These should be flipped up beforehand and swung to the outside as
far as possible.
Danger!
Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors, as well as the
centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair, the castors may begin to
wobble at high speeds. This can lead to the castors being blocked
and the wheelchair may tip over. Therefore, please make sure that
the castors are adjusted correctly (see the Chapter "Castors").
In particular, do not travel on an incline without brakes, travel at a
reduced speed. This product has been tested to a maximum speed
of 10kph. At higher speeds, depending on the configuration and/or
physique/physical capabilities of the user, there may be unexpected
castor wobble. This can lead to injury of the user.
Danger!
Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on the
behaviour of the wheelchair, for example on inclines, slopes, all
gradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure aid
of a helper.
We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
Danger!
Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over backwards
unintentionally. Under no circumstances should they take the place
of transit wheels, and be used to transport a person in a wheelchair
with the rear wheels removed.
Danger!
With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most forward position)
and less than perfect posture, the wheelchair may tip over even on a
level surface.
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Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes and
steps.
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Lean your upper body further back when going down slopes and
steps.
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Do not hang heavy items such as shopping bags or backpacks, on
the push handles, head rest or backrest of the wheelchair.
These can change the tipping point and there is a risk of tipping
backwards.
Danger!
When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the side or
behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do not lean too far out of
the wheelchair, as if you change the centre of gravity there is a risk
of tipping or rolling over.
Danger!
Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid travelling
against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping
down gaps.
Danger!
Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There is equipment
available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps or lifts, please use them.
If there is no such equipment available, then the wheelchair must be
tipped and pushed over the steps (2 helpers).
In general, any anti-tip tubes fitted must be set beforehand, so
that they cannot touch the steps, as otherwise this could lead to a
serious tumble. Afterwards the anti-tip tubes must be set back to
their correct position.
Danger!
Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair using
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