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Safety
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The longitudinal position of the rear wheels axis
of the wheelchair compared to the backrest
position can affect its stability.
– A forwards position makes the wheelchair
less stable and increase the risk of tipping
backwards, but improves its maneuverability
by a better grip position of the handrim and
a short turning radius.
– Conversely, by moving the rear wheels axis
backwards, the wheelchair is more stable
and tilts less easily, but its maneuverability is
reduced.
– Depending on the user’s abilities and its
particular safety limits, the decrease in stability
can be compensated for by installing an
anti-tipper device.
WARNING!
Risk of tilting
The position of the rear wheel axle and the angle
of your wheelchair’s backrest are two of the key
adjustments that can affect your stability whilst
sitting in the wheelchair.
– These changes, any front wheels position
and/or angle fork adjustments to the set-up of
your wheelchair must only be performed at the
direction of a qualified technician who has fully
risk assessed the implication of any changes
to the wheelchair configuration. Therefore,
consult with your authorized provider.
WARNING!
Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for
the conditions
There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel
or uneven terrain.
– Always adjust your speed and driving style to
the conditions (weather, surface, individual
ability, etc.).
WARNING!
Risk of injury
In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of
your body that extend beyond the wheelchair
(e.g. feet or hands).
– Avoid an unbraked collision.
– Never drive into an object head-on.
– Drive carefully through narrow passages.
WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
At high speed you could lose control of your
wheelchair and overturn.
– Always adjust your driving speed to the given
conditions.
– Avoid collisions in general.
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