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Safety rules
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Fixing belt
Permobil’s fixing belt is only designed to hold the user in place and not as a
protection in the case of collision/accident. Check the condition of the belts
regularly in case any damage or worn places have developed.
Getting in and out of the chair
Make sure the power is OFF before getting in or out of the wheelchair and
before lifting the arm rest over the control panel. When getting in and out of
the wheelchair, you should take all safety precautions and minimise as much
as possible the gap between the wheelchair and the place to which the user
wish es to move. If this distance is made wider, it could mean the user loses
bal ance and falls over.
Permobil recommends that users get in and out with another person present to
keep an eye on the operation or to help.
Be careful when bending down or reaching out to get something.
Never use the steering lever as a gripping point or support point.
Do not use the foot plates or arm rests as supports when getting in and out
of the wheelchair. The foot plates and arm rests are not intended for bearing
heavy loads. Unnecessarily high stresses could cause them to give way, which
could result in personal injury or damage to property, including to the wheel-
chair.
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Safety rules