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BASIC SAFETY
INFORMATION
This safety information is an extract of the
Safety and general handling instructions
,
that can be found on our website: <
www.
meyra.com >
.
Never reach into the swivel area of the
components when operating adjustment
devices, e.g. back support or leg sup-
ports. There is a danger of injury through
squashing.
A stable sitting position is to kept while
using the electric wheelchair, even when
not in motion and especially on hills and
slopes. – Danger of accidents!
In a safe sitting position the back of the
user lies directly on the back support up-
holstery and the hip of the user is at the
back end of the seat.
Transit out of the electric wheelchair
on hills/slopes may only be carried out
in emergencies and with the aid of an
accompanying person and/or helper!
– Danger of accidents!
Adjust the seat inclination only when the
electric wheelchair is standing on a hori-
zontal, level surface. A danger of tipping
over exists on gradients!
Increased danger of tipping over when
using the angle adjustable back support.
Before starting to drive make sure that no
negative seat inclination has been adjust-
ed, respectively that a safe seating posi-
tion is ensured.
You should not smoke while using the
electric wheelchair.
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause seat
covers/upholstery, arm support pads, leg
supports and handles to heat up to over
41 °C. – Contact with exposed skin can
result in injury! Prevent such heating by
parking the electric wheelchair in a shad-
ed area.
Special receptacle point for the attach-
ment of carry-along items is the optional
baggage rack.
Only transfer into or out of the seat when
the electric wheelchair is switched off and
the selection lever drive-/push mode on
both sides is in drive mode!
Inadvertently knocking the
joystick
will
set the electric wheelchair in motion
without control! – Danger of accidents!
Accompanying person
The accompanying person must be made
aware of all possible danger situation before
the start of his/her supportive involvement.
The parts of your electric wheelchair that
are held onto by the accompanying person
are to be checked for tight fit.
Transfer out of the electric wheel-
chair
Drive with the electric wheelchair as closely
as possible to the spot where you want to
switch out of the electric wheelchair.
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Herefore additionally observe chap-
ters
Securing the electric wheelchair
on page 12 and
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We recommend to conduct the transfer
from the electric wheelchair together
with an aid.
