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Safety Guidelines
• Do not exceed the stated maximum user weights
• Do not use on the road, except when crossing between pavements. When crossing the carriageway
of a public road always take extra care and observe the Highway code
• Do not ride over deep, soft terrain (soft dirt, loose gravel, deep grass)
• Do not attempt to mount a kerb without assistance
• Do not carry passengers
• Do not sit on your wheelchair when in a vehicle, but transfer to a vehicle seat
• Always engage a slow speed when going down gradients
• Do not ride in reverse down a slope or kerb
• Always keep your feet on the footplate when moving
• Do not stand on the footplate when getting in or out of the chair
• We recommend the use of a safety belt
• Do not use parts, accessories or adapters other then those authorised by Performance Health
• Keep the wheelchair away from children. It is not intended to be used as a toy
• The manual parking brakes are not designed for slowing down
Safe Operation
When using indoors beware of narrow doors, steps, high surfaces, protruding wall fittings and
everyday household items such as children’s toys, electrical appliances etc. Take extra care in
kitchen environments.
To ensure stability and safe control you must maintain proper balance at all times. The wheelchair is
designed to remain stable during normal use as long as you do not move your centre of gravity outside
the normal seating position.
When reaching/bending forward do not lean your body out of the wheelchair further than the length of
the armrests. Do not attempt to reach objects by sliding forwards to the edge of the seat.
When reaching/bending backwards do not reach any further than your arm will extend without
changing your seating position.
Never attempt to use an escalator or stairway, always use a lift.
Occasionally check that the adjustments of the footrests are secure and are set in the most
comfortable position for use.