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7.
Use of the wheelchair
In order to move safely and to effectively use the wheelchair, it is recommended to
always consult qualified personnel.
Here are some suggestions and recommendations for proper use of the wheelchair, also aimed
at maintaining the security features in time and duration:
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The brakes have only a parcking purpose and should never be used as service brakes
to slow down the wheelchair in motion.
•
To ensure the efficiency of the brakes, maintain the tyres properly inflated and check
every 3 months the knurled locking pin wear (see par 4.3).
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The arm rests are not designed to lift the wheelchair
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Anti-tip wheels aren’t to be used under any circumstances as transit wheels
•
Do not lean too far forward because, by moving the centre of gravity too much, you
may tip.
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Always deal with slopes above 6° with an assistant. This limit is only approximate
and it depends from the specific configuration, particolarly from the balancing setup,
and is related to the user. The setup also allows balancing extremes and thus a
proportional risk of rolling over. The anti-tip wheel can be mounted on request to
increase the safety of the wheelchair during the use (see chap. 5).
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The wheelchair should be only used for the transport of people and not of objects in
general
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Avoid wheelieing the wheelchair without the supervision of an assistant.
•
Avoid prolonged contact between the wheelchair and water. It can cause unwanted
oxidation of some metal parts and decay of the security features of the materials
involved.
•
Avoid contact with seawater and sand, and in these cases proceed to an immediate
accurate cleaning.
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Perform a general check of the wheelchair at least every three months, in particular by
checking tyre inflation (see par. 3.3), the efficiency of the quick release axles (see par.
