Using the wheelchair
6.2 Braking during use
Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to the
handrim with your hands.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
If you apply the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
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Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
If the wheelchair is rapidly decelerated by an
assistant pulling at the push handles, the user may
fall out of the wheelchair.
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Always apply the pelvic belt if present.
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Make sure your assistant has been trained
individually in transferring occupied wheelchairs.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning your hands
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat
is produced at the handrims (especially MaxGrepp
and Supergripp).
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Wear suitable gloves.
1.
Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until
the wheelchair stops.
6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the
transfer.
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Only get in and out without assistance if you are
physically able to do so.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand on
the footrest.
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Never stand on the footrest when getting in and
out.
CAUTION!
If you release or damage the brakes the wheelchair
could roll away out of control.
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Do not support yourself on the brakes when
getting in and out.
IMPORTANT!
The mudguards and armrests could become
damaged.
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Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when
getting in and out.
1.
Apply the parking brakes.
2. Place your feet on the ground.
3.
Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed object
in the vicinity.
4. Move slowly to chair.
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