General safety regulations and instructions
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1 General safety regulations and instructions
Handicare accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused by the failure to (strictly) adhere to the
safety guidelines and instructions or else due to carelessness during the use and cleaning of the wheelchair and
possible accessories. Depending on the specific work circumstances or the accessories used, additional safety
instructions may be required. Please contact your dealer immediately if you observe a potential danger during the
use of the product.
The user of the wheelchair (see under 'use according to purpose') is at all times fully responsible
for the fulfilment of the locally applicable safety regulations and guidelines.
1.1
Decals and instructions on the wheelchair
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this wheelchair comprise part of its safety facilities. They must never be
covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the wheelchair.
Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols and instructions.
Contact your dealer with regard to this.
1.2
Technical specifications
The technical specifications may not be changed.
1.3
Modifications
Modification of (parts of) this product is not permitted.
1.4
Safety
To avoid accidents and undesirable situations, it is of great importance to pay attention to the following safety
instructions.
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Pay extra attention to riding on slopes:
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Never ride with the Ibis on a slope with an angle of more than 5° (ascending percentage of 9%).
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On slopes always drive slowly and with awareness.
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The wheelchair is less stable on a slope and has less sideways stability.
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Do not ride on a slope if the seat is tilted.
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Be sure that no items of clothing hang loose.
These could be caught between the wheels while riding the wheelchair.
When tilting the seating system, parts of the wheelchair could be caught between the wheels or the
mechanism.
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Adjust your riding according to the circumstances:
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Drive carefully on slippery roads, resulting from rain, ice, or snow!
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Avoid the Ibis from coming into contact with sea water. Sea water is caustic and may damage the wheelchair.
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Avoid the Ibis from coming into contact with sand. Sand can affect the moving parts of the wheelchair, resulting in
unnecessarily rapid wear.
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Never operate the wheelchair when you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that
could affect your driving ability.
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You must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to drive safely in the wheelchair.
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