O4 MultiHopper, Руководство пользователя

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GB 7
Safety instructions
Environmental factors
Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity may
damage the wheelchair. The manufacturer advises that the
MultiHopper should be used in ambient temperatures between
-15°C and +40°C.
Caution: prolonged exposure to the sun may cause parts of the
wheelchair to become hot. Be aware of this!
Slopes and other obstacles
• Always make sure that the anti-tip wheels are properly adjusted
(the default setting is for the castor wheel to be 9 cm above the
ground when the anti-tip wheel is on the ground).
• The risk of the wheelchair tipping over is greater on a slope than
on a level surface.
• Never tackle obstacles higher than 10 cm on your own.
In general only skilled users, who have sufficient strength, are
capable of tackling obstacles up to 10 cm.
• When getting down a kerb, always go backwards, to prevent the
wheelchair from tipping forward and you falling out of it.
• Never go down a staircase in the wheelchair on your own.
• Seek help from others when you are not sure that you can reach
the highest point independently.
• Never go up or down a slope with a gradient of more than 5°.
• Going up a slope: lean your upper body forwards and move the
backrest to the front. This reduces the risk of tipping backwards.
Going down a slope: lean your upper body backwards and move
the backrest to the rear. This reduces the risk of tipping forwards.
• Do not turn on a steep slope. When the wheelchair is positioned
across a steep slope, there is a high risk of tipping.
• When descending, always keep your speed under control.
• Only slow the wheelchair down by means of your hands on the
wheel rims and not by using the wheel lock. Otherwise, there is a
risk that you will lose control of the wheelchair.
• Do not remove the anti-tip wheels, on account of the active
adjustment of the MultiHopper.
• For more information on safe riding in a wheelchair, please consult
www.o4.eu under Comfortably mobile.
Assembly and adjustments
• Before using the wheelchair, check that the removable parts (wheels,
armrests, footrests and front wheelset) have been securely attached.
Sitting in the wheelchair
Caution: make sure that your fingers do not become trapped
between the frame and the wheels or between the spokes of the
wheels.
The occupant or the attendant must watch out for this in the
following cases:
• If the wheelchair is tilted a long way backwards.
• If the occupant is at an angle in the seat.
• If the occupant's arms are hanging limply down over the armrest.
• If there is a combination of the above cases.
Riding in the wheelchair
Caution: when riding on a slope, the centre of gravity will change
and the wheelchair can easily tip backwards. Always make sure that
the anti-tip wheels are properly adjusted (see also the warning sticker
on the frame tube).
Caution: contact between your calves and the red control bracket
under the seat may disconnect the backrest. If possible, use a calf
loop or heel loop.
• Be careful with your hands when operating the push-rims where
there is limited space to the left or right of the wheelchair.
• The wheelchair must never be left on a slope with the brakes off.
• Put the wheelchair's brakes on before getting into or out of the
wheelchair or undertaking a transfer.
• Use the wheel lock only to lock the rear wheels when they are
motionless. The wheel lock cannot be used to slow down the
wheelchair.
Transporting the wheelchair
• The MultiHopper is not suitable for transport in taxi buses when
occupied.
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