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Key measures to be taken to limit the risks connected with misuse of the
wheelchair
Be careful not to wrap the tubes of the crossbar with the fingers during
opening/folding operations to avoid being pinched between the frame and the
crossbar.
Do not use the brakes to slow down the speed of the wheelchair. They are
designed only as parking devices.
The armrests are not designed to lift the wheelchair.
It is suggested to verify the proper assembly and the efficiency of the quick release
axle before using the wheelchair and always after performing releasing and assembly
of the rear wheels to the frame.
Brakes and clothes-guards don’t always have a gap larger than 2.5 cm from the
wheels. Be careful not to accidentally put your fingers between the wheel and
clothes guards or brakes to avoid injury.
To keep the wheelchair efficient and maintain its safety requirements is suggested to
perform regularly a maintenance program.
Ineffective maintenance operations and improper use of the device can cause
damage or injury to the user or assistant.
In case of transport by plane it is recommended to reduce the tyre pressure.
The wheelchair is not suitable for use in hyperbaric chambers.
Contact your dealer or the manufacturer to have more information about connection
points and devices needed to secure the wheelchair during transport by car.
The pressure of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres should always be kept from a
minimum of 7 bars to a maximum of 9 bars to prevent damage to the tyres
themselves.
Armrests should be removed before folding the backrest.
