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1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENSURING SAFETY
Before starting to use the wheelchair, read this manual very carefully. Here You will find good
instructions on how to use the wheelchair in a flexible and safe manner. The manual also offers
advice on how to act in problematic situations. In case of having additional questions, feel free to
contact the supplier of the wheelchair.
The wheelchair can be used indoors as well as outdoors, meaning that it helps You to overcome
obstacles appearing in normal conditions as well as allowing You to move on uneven grounds.
The wheelchair can be used by people whose weight does not exceed 125 kg and who are capable
of attaining the correct usage of the device. Users must possess the physical abilities necessary for
the usage of the steering system as well as steering devices.
SAFE DRIVING
Do not use the wheelchair if You feel that it is not safe to be used. Safety of its usage depends on
the wheelchair’s condition, environmental conditions and the user’s skills to drive it. Check the
condition of the wheelchair at least once a week.
The wheelchair has movable parts such as wheels,
rods and swivel joints. Consider the possible
dangers that might be caused by them, especially
when using the wheelchair near children and pets.
Make sure that they are kept at a safe distance from
the wheelchair. The parts that may cause harm
have been marked with symbols next to them.
Avoid loose clothing or objects that may get caught in the movable parts.
If You are aware that the steering device or any other essential part requires repairing, then do not
use the wheelchair and take it to be repaired at once.
If pushing or towing the wheelchair, the brakes have to be disengaged.
Movement on slopes can be dangerous if parking brakes have been released.
The wheelchair is four-wheel drive. Practise is required for attaining the correct driving technique.
Take care when manoeuvring in places where wheels may slide, e.g. a slope covered with grass.
The wheelchair has an adjustment tilt in space system which upon the correct usage improves the
safety and ability to overcome obstacles. It is essential to learn how to use that system correctly.
Before driving the wheelchair, make sure that the seat is positioned correctly. Please see the section
„Adjustment of weight distribution“.
Driving the wheelchair on a slope may be unstable if the weight distribution has not been adjusted
correctly. One needs to be extra careful adjusting the weight distribution whilst on a slope.
