| User Manual - NC0270 Triton Wheelchair
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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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When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not stand
on the footplates.
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These should be flipped up beforehand and legrests
swung to the outside as far as possible. Always
position yourself as close as possible to the place
where you wish to transfer to.
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Only use your wheelchair with care. For example,
avoid travelling against an obstacle without braking
(step, kerb edge) or dropping down gaps.
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The brakes are not intended to stop your wheelchair
in motion. 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 brakes to prevent unintended movement.
Always apply both brakes; otherwise, your
wheelchair could tip over.
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Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity
on the behaviour of the wheelchair in use, for
example on inclines, slopes, all gradients or when
overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure aid of
a helper.
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With extreme settings 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. Never try to climb and descend a
slope diagonally.
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Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious
injury in the event of a fall.
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Do not use the wheelchair on slopes more than 10°.
The dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair
configuration, the user’s abilities and the style of
riding. As the users abilities and style of riding cannot
be predetermined 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.
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It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when
riding uphill or downhill.
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Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
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Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are
not allowed.
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To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the
spokes or between the rear wheel and brakes when
driving the wheelchair.
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Fingers will easily become hot when braking from a
high speed or on long inclines.
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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, never carried, over the steps
(2 helpers). We recommend that users over 80 kg in
weight are not transferred in this way.
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Make sure that the attendant only holds the
wheelchair using securely mounted parts. Do not lift
by holding removable parts (e.g. by armrests).
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Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when
transferring.
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This wheelchair is not a crash tested chair, and user
should never stay in the chair while in a vehicle.
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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 castor seizure and the
wheelchair may tip over.
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In particular, do not travel on an incline without
brakes, travel at a reduced speed.
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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. The hanging of additional load (back
pack or similar items) onto your chair back posts can
affect the rearward stability of your chair, especially
when used in combination with recliner backrests.
This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing
injury.
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If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must
replace them immediately.
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Be careful with fire, in particular with burning
cigarettes. Seat and back slings can be set alight.
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If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight / cold
temperature for a long period of time, then parts of
the wheelchair (e.g. frame, legrests, brakes and side
guard) may become hot (>41°C) / very cold.
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