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General safety notes and driving restrictions
(3.2)
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has been desi-
gned to provide maximum 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 be strictly 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 also 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 user’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!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 125 kg for driver plus any
items carried on the wheelchair. If you exceed the maximum load,
this can lead to damage to the chair, or you may fall or tip over,
lose control and may lead to serious injury of the user and other
people.
Danger!
When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing with reflec-
tors, so that you can be seen more easily. Make sure that the
reflectors on the side and back of the wheelchair are clearly visible.
We would also recommend that you fit an active light.
Danger!
To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first practice
using your new wheelchair on level ground with good visibility.
Danger!
When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
These should be flipped up beforehand and swung to the outside
as far as possible. Always position yourself as close as possible to
the place where you wish to sit.
Danger!
Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid travelling
against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping
down gaps.
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, you should
always use the wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always apply
both wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over.
Danger!
Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on the beha-
viour of the wheelchair, for example on inclines, slopes, all gradi-
ents or when overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure aid of
a helper.
Danger!
With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most forward positi-
on) and less than perfect posture, the wheelchair may tip over even
on a level surface.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes and steps.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further back when going down slopes and
steps. Never try to climb and descend a slope diagonally.
Danger!
Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious injury in the
event of a fall.
Danger!
Do not use the wheelchair on slopes > 10°. The Dynamic safe slo-
pe is dependant on the chair configuration, the users abilities and
the style of riding. As the users abilities and style of riding cannot
be pre-determined then the max safe slope cannot be determined.
Therefore this must be determined by the user with the assistance
of an attendant to prevent tipping. It is strongly recommended that
inexperienced users have Ant-tips fitted.
Danger!
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this
wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or downhill.
Danger!
Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground. Do not use
your wheelchair where pedestrians are not allowed.
Danger!
To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the spokes or bet-
ween the rear wheel and wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
Danger!
In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, fingers will
easily become hot when braking from a high speed or on long inc-
lines.
Danger!
Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There is equip-
ment available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps or lifts, please use
them. If there is no such equipment available, then the wheelchair
must be tipped and pushed, never carried, over the steps (2 hel-
pers). We recommend that users over 100 kg in weight do not use
this stairway manoeuvre!
In general, any anti-tip tubes fitted must be set beforehand, so that
they cannot touch the steps, as otherwise this could lead to a
serious tumble. Afterwards the anti-tip tubes must be set back to
their correct position.
Danger!
Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair using secu-
rely mounted parts (e.g. not on the footrests or the sideguards).
Danger!
When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip tubes fitted
are positioned outside the danger area.
Danger!
Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring
(e.g. into a car) by using the brakes.
Danger!
If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially fitted
vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants should use the
seats in the vehicle and the appropriate restraint system. This is
the only way to ensure that occupants will have the maximum pro-
tection if there is an accident. When using safety elements offered
by SUNRISE MEDICAL and using a specially designed safety
system, lightweight wheelchairs can be used as a seat when being
transported in a specially fitted vehicle. (See the Chapter on
"Transportation").
Danger!
Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors, as well as
