Owner’s Manual
®
safety instructions
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1)
Before using your wheelchair for the first time read the user manual carefully.
2)
Only use the wheelchair for its intended purpose.
3)
Check all parts of the wheelchair for damage
before each use.
4)
Practice handling your new wheelchair on level ground and with a friend, take extra care
until your are confident handling your wheelchair.
5)
Users of the wheelchair must exercise extreme caution when faced with obstacles. Ramps or
other suitable equipment should be used whenever possible. If the wheelchair (with an occu pant)
needs to be lifted over an obstacle this should only be attempted with at least two helpers.
The maximum safe slope for this wheelchair is 10°, a slope of approximately 1 in 6.
6) Wheelchairs
MUST NOT be used on escalators.
7)
Exercise caution when parking your wheelchair on hills or steep gradients.
BOTH BRAKES
must be applied to avoid
ROLLING and TIPPING.
8)
The wheelchair must not be used as a shower chair or to pull or transport goods and
MUST NOT be exposed to sea water and sand.
9)
The maximum body weight of the user is 300kg.
Please note: When folding/unfolding the wheelchair, when fitting or removing the foot rests or when
adjusting arm rests or applying the parking brake, there is a danger of entrapment for fingers and
other body parts. When removing the foot rests, please ensure that the black plastic caps are insert-
ed in to the foot rest mounting to prevent entrapment. See section 1.2.
ALWAYS TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN PERFORMING THESE OPERATIONS.
Special precautions on uneven ground
The wheelchair is for indoor and outdoor use on a flat and firm surface. Caution must be exercised
when using on slippery surfaces such as wet or icy pavements or when using on ramps or steps.
Seek help when travelling over difficult surfaces.
Always be aware of risks when travelling over uneven surfaces and assess safety before attempting.
