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ATTENTION
Active driving is only permitted with an
upright back (90°) and WITHOUT seat-tilt.
Adjusting the casters incorrectly (cf. chapter
3.9) or driving too fast (especially on
downgrade paths) may lead the casters to
judder, which may result in a dangerous and
abrupt braking of the wheelchair. Hence, do
not change the pre-adjusted position of the
casters in the caster fork, drive downgrade
paths very slowly and bend the upper part of
your body backwards while doing so.
In order to reach for objects on the sides or in
front of your wheelchair, please remember your
initial stability test and do not lean out too far.
If you feel insecure, you may use a reacher.
The standard brake is a locking brake and
should not be used to brake during driving
since this might make your wheelchair halt
abruptly with the risk of falling out for the
passenger. The drum brakes or attendant
brake (optional device) on the other hand,
allows you to gradually decelerate your speed
while driving.
Generally, we strongly recommend using an
anti-tipper for inexperienced and young
wheelchair drivers.
2.4 Coping with obstacles
To surmount level
differences, ramps or
lifts should be used
whenever possible.
We strongly advise you
to surmount stairs only
with the aid of two
experienced assistants.
For this, the safety wheel
needs to be deactivated.
Please mind that the
wheelchair may be held,
carried or lifted only on metal parts which
are firmly bolted to the frame.
Do not use escalators in any case – not
even with assistants!!! Department stores
and public buildings with escalators should
always have suitable lifts available.
Do not rapidly drive
towards offsets (e.g.
kerb stone edges) as
this implies an
increased danger of
tipping! Do not jump from stairs or offsets
with your wheelchair! This does not conform
to the intended usage of the wheelchair,
puts you and your surroundings in serious
danger, and may damage your wheelchair
heavily.
Please remember to fold your anti-tippers to
the inside while using lifts and lifting plates
and while surmounting offsets.
Before pulling a person seated in a
wheelchair backwards over an obstacle via
the push handles, please check the push
handles in their bracket and the rubber
pads on the push handle pipes for firm fit.