Bischoff & Bischoff Pyro start plus+, Operating Manual

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1.1 Important safety
instructions
In order to avoid toppling and dangerous situations, you
should practice handling your new wheelchair in a flat,
easily manageable area. We recommend that someone
accompanies you in this situation.
• The person accompanying you should be physically and
mentally capable of operating a wheelchair
• Before using the wheelchair, please check whether all
fitted parts are properly fixed.
• Never lift the wheelchair by parts that are not securely
fixed (armrests or legrests).
• Make sure that the quick-release axles are seated pro-
perly in the axle holders, otherwise there is a danger of
injury.
• Please note that the risk of tipping is increased by
shifts in weight (e.g. strong upper body movements or
negotiating obstacles).
• Steps and larger obstacles may only be negotiated with
the help of at least two accompanying people. Use lif-
ting points 1 and 2 for this (see overview of the
wheelchair). If equipment such as access ramps, lifts or
step climbing aids are available, these should be used.
•When using on a slope, it must be noted that there is a
risk of tipping as from 12% (7°). Use of anti-tip protec-
tion is recommended.
• The seat materials comply with the flammability resi-
stance requirements of EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2.
Nevertheless, you should exercise the necessary caution
when smoking and you should not put the cigarette
down on the wheelchair.