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Helium Rev. 1
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General safety notes and driving limits
The construction of this wheelchair, as well as the technology used,
is designed to give the maximum level of 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 always be 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, 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 Owner’s manual.
Maximum user weight: 120 kg. Please note the weight limits for
separately fitted lightweight options.
This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey one person at
a time. Any other use beyond this limit is in violation of safety
regulations.
Your wheelchair is not suitable for use in
vehicles. DO NOT sit on the wheelchair during
any transportation in a vehicle; always use a
properly secured vehicle seat!!
Only permanently installed seats and seat belts will offer sufficient
protection in hazardous situations.
When vehicles are in motion, unoccupied wheelchairs should be
secured using appropriate means.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is
important to read the corresponding section of the Owner’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!
Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring (e.g.
into a car) by using the brakes.
Danger!
For high amputees you must position the rear wheels towards the
back and/or use anti-tip tubes.
Danger!
With active centre of gravity adjustment, the wheelchair may tip
over, so anti-tip tubes should be used.
Danger!
Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is correct. The
correct tyre pressure is printed on the edge of the wheel, for rear
wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar ( 350 kPa).
All brakes will only work if there is sufficient tyre pressure and if the
correct setting has been made (see the Chapter on "Brakes").
Danger!
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/floors, you should
always use the wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always apply
both wheel locks, otherwise your wheelchair could tip over.
Caution!
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as brakes for a
moving wheelchair.
Always make use of elevators and ramps. If these are not available,
you can reach your destination with the aid of two attendants. They
should grip the wheelchair at securely mounted parts. If your
wheelchair is equipped with anti-tip tubes, these should be folded
away. A wheelchair should never be lifted with an occupant; it should
only be pushed.
Danger!
Do not lift or carry your wheelchair on back tubes or push handles.
Danger!
If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must replace them
immediately.
Danger!
Be careful with fire, in particular with burning cigarettes. Seat and
back slings can set on fire.
Danger!
To avoid injuries to the hand when operating the wheelchair, do not
grip between the rear wheel and brakes.
Danger!
If a journey in a specially fitted vehicle for disabled people is
required, the user should use the seats in the vehicle and the
appropriate restraint system.
Danger!
Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear wheels
are set properly. If the button on the quick-release axle is not
pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be removed.
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