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Contraindications (when using without external help)
The use of the Actimo Wheelchair is unsuitable in the event of:
• Perceptual disorders
• Severe balance disorders
• Loss of limbs on both arms
• Joint damage or joint contractures on both arms
• Inability to sit
• Reduced or inadequate eyesight
Safety Instructions and Setting of the Brakes
1.
When unfolding the wheelchair take care not to grasp the the frame of the seat – there is the risk of
trapping the fingers!
2.
The
setting of the brakes
should be carried out by trained
skilled personnel, however, if you have
sufficient experience you can carry this out yourself.
With the brake mechanism open to the maximum, the clearance between the brake bolts and the tyre
casing at the narrowest point should be 12-14 mm.
For the setting / correction of the clearance, loosen the screws. Then push the brakes into the correct
position. Then re-tighten the screws and check the function of the brakes. The wheelchair should not be
able to be pushed with the brakes applied.
With changes of the wheelbase, it may be necessary to completely remove the screws and fit the brakes
in a slot further to the front or the back.
Attention
! Incorrectly set brakes can have life-threatening consequences.
3.
In order to avoid crashes and hazards, you should first practice the handling of the wheelchair on a level,
open area. A companion should help you with this.
4.
Never leave children and young people alone in an unsupervised wheelchair!
5.
Before using the wheelchair, check that all fitted parts are correctly secured.
6.
Before the first use, practice riding in the wheelchair on a level, open area. Make yourself thoroughly
conversant with the braking and accelerating behaviour when travelling in straight lines and in curves.
7.
Upholstered sections exposed to direct sunlight can be become hot and under certain circumstances can
cause skin injuries on contact. Where applicable, cover these or protect the wheelchair against sunlight.
8.
The wheelchair must not be misused for the conveyance of several people or loads. Observe the intend-
ed purpose!
9.
Never use the wheelchair when under the influence of alcohol or other things which adversely affect
awareness and / or physical and mental capacity!
10.
Be aware that the shifting of balance through bodily movement or the loading of the wheelchair can in-
crease the risk of tipping over.
11.
Wherever possible please use access ramps for the overcoming of obstacles such as, for example, steps.
12.
Wheel ruts, tram and train tracks, when they cannot be bypassed, should be crossed as straight (at right
angles) as possible.
13.
Above a gradient of 10° there is the risk of the wheelchair tipping backwards!
14.
Avoid unrestrained pushing against an obstacle (step, kerbstone), the passenger could fall forwards!
15.
Never stand on the footrests when getting in or out of the wheelchair!
16.
Observe the road traffic regulations and, where possible, wear bright clothing in order to be better seen
by other road users.
17.
The passive lighting on the wheelchair must always be visible to other road users.
18.
The maximum load-carrying capacity is 120 kg!
