Forest, Forest Narrow
2012-12
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Maximum speed
Position: Parking brakes activated (electric driving possible)
Position: Parking brakes deactivated (free running and pushing possible, no electric driving)
During free running, be careful with slopes and inclinations
1.6 Safety instructions
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To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects and/or
body parts are caught in the rims of the driving wheels.
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Follow the instructions for using your wheelchair. For example, avoid driving without
brakes against an obstacle (step, edge of the curb) or dropping down from steps.
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When getting into and out of the wheelchair, do not stand on the footplates. The
footplates should be folded up beforehand or the footrests should be swung completely
outwards out of the way.
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Investigate the effects of shifting the centre of gravity on the behavior of the wheelchair,
for example on up or down gradients, on laterally sloping ground, or when overcoming
obstacles. Obtain support from an attendant.
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If you want to pick up something (lying in front of, on the side, or to the rear of the
wheelchair), you should not lean too far out to avoid tipping over.
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When moving through doors, arches, etc. ensure that there is enough room at the sides
so that you do not get your hands or arms caught or crushed and that there is no
damage to the wheelchair.
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Avoid uncontrolled rolling against obstacles (steps, curbs, doorframes, etc) or dropping
down from ledges. The manufacturer cannot assume liability for damage caused by
overloading, collision or other improper use.
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When moving in public places, you are subject to local regulations.
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Influence of medicine or alcohol reduces your driving capabilities.
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When travelling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.
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Do not use your electric wheelchair in extremely bad weather conditions.
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Do not put your electric wheelchair into the free-wheeling position on slopes.
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Never reverse uphill.
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Reduce speed when you go round corners.
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To be better visible when driving in the dark, wear the brightest possible clothing or
clothes with reflectors and make sure that the reflectors of the wheelchair are clearly
visible and drive with lightning on.
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Make sure that the lights and reflectors of your electric wheelchair are free from dirt
and/or other objects that could hide them.
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When transporting the wheelchair, never pick it up by grasping movable parts (wheels,
seat cushion, etc.)
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When transporting the electric wheelchair, no persons may be transferred along with it.
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No additional passengers may be taken.
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When storing or parking your electric wheelchair outside, protect it with a shrouding
cover against humidity.
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High levels of humidity or very cold conditions can reduce the performance of your
electric wheelchair.
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Never exceed the maximum load of 130 kg.
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Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
