3
Safety
Your wheelchair is a complex medical device and must be used
safely. This chapter contains important information about how
to safely use your wheelchair.
Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property
damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual or from failure to
exercise good judgment.
The following warnings are referenced throughout this user
manual. Anytime you see the exclamation point symbol, refer
back to this chapter to review the appropriate warning.
3.1
Types of warning signs
The following types of warning signs are used in this manual:
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death as well as damage to the
product or other property.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the product or other property.
IMPORTANT!
Indicates important information.
3.2
Warning signs
WARNING!
Do not overload the
wheelchair
Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of object and never
hang excessive weights on the wheelchair. If you do, the
wheelchair can become less stable and injure you.
WARNING!
Remain aware of your
wheelchair’s dimensions
Always remain aware of your wheelchair’s dimensions. Some
emergency exits or paths can be too small for your wheelchair
to navigate through them.
IMPORTANT!
Do not drive on public roads
Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or roads. Your
wheelchair is not an automobile. Obey all local pedestrian
rules and always drive your wheelchair defensively.
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