Operation Manual

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1.0 General safety notes and driving limits
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:
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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!
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any items carried on the wheelchair. 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.
When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing with 
reflectors, so that you can be seen more easily. Make sure
that the reflectors on the side and back of the wheelchair
are clearly visible. We would also recommend that you fit
an active light..
To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first 
practice using your new wheelchair on level ground with
good visibility.
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. Always position
yourself as close as possible to the place where you wish
to sit.
Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid 
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The wheel locks are not intended to brake your wheelchair. 
They are only there to ensure that your wheelchair does
not begin rolling unintentionally. When you stop on uneven
ground, you should always use the wheel locks to prevent
such rolling. Always apply both wheel locks; otherwise,
your wheelchair could tip over.
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.
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tip over even on a level surface.
Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes 
and steps.
Lean your upper body further back when going down 
slopes and steps. Never try to climb and descend a slope
diagonally.
Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious injury 
in the event of a fall.
Do not use the wheelchair on slopes > 10°. The Dynamic 
safe slope is dependant on the chair configuration, the
users abilities and the style of riding. As the users abilities
and style of riding cannot be pre-determined then the max
safe slope cannot be determined. Therefore this must be
determined by the user with the assistance of an attendant
to prevent tipping. It is strongly recommended that
inexperienced users have Ant-tips fitted.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause 
this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or
downhill.
Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground. Do not 
use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not allowed.
To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the spokes 
or between the rear wheel and wheel lock when driving the
wheelchair.
In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, fingers 
will easily become hot when braking from a high speed or
on long inclines.
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,
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that users over 100 kg in weight do not use this stairway
manoeuvre!