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General safety notes and driving restrictions
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has been
designed to provide maximum safety. International safety standards
currently in force have either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by improperly using
their wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules must be
strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments increase the
risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you are also part of the daily
traffic on streets and pavements, just like anyone else. We would
like to remind you that you are therefore also subject to any and all
traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to know your
wheelchair.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Quick-release axles on the rear wheels to be locked
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is im
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portant to read the corresponding section of the user’s manual.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this
wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or downhill.
When riding forwards over a step or up an incline, the body should
be leaning forward.
Danger!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 145 kg (XL=160kg), for user
plus any items carried on the wheelchair. If you exceed the maxi
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mum load, this can lead to damage to the chair, or you may fall or
tip over, lose control and may lead to serious injury of the user and
other people.
Danger!
When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing with reflectors,
so that you can be seen more easily. Make sure that the
reflectors on the side and back of the wheelchair are clearly visible.
We would also recommend that you fit an active light.
Danger!
To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first practice
using your new wheelchair on level ground with good visibility.
Danger!
When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
These should be flipped up beforehand and swung to the outside as
far as possible. Always position yourself as close as possible to the
place where you wish to transfer to.
Danger!
Only use your wheelchair with care. For example, avoid travelling
against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping
down gaps.
Danger!
The wheel locks are not intended to stop your wheelchair in motion.
Theyare only there to ensure that your wheelchair does not begin
rolling unintentionally. When you stop on uneven ground, you should
always use the wheel locks to prevent unintended movement.
Always apply both wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip
over.
Danger!
Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on the be
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haviour of the wheelchair in use, for example on inclines, slopes,
allgradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure
aidof a helper.
Danger!
With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most forward position)
and less than perfect posture, the wheelchair may tip over even on a
level surface.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes and
steps.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further back when going down slopes and
steps. Never try to climb and descend a slope diagonally.
Danger!
Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious injury in the
event of a fall.
Danger!
Do not use the wheelchair on slopes more than 10°. The Dyna
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mic safe slope is dependant on the chair configuration, the users
abilities and the style of riding. As the users abilities and style of
riding cannot be pre-determined then the max safe slope cannot be
determined. Therefore this must be determined by the user with the
assistance of an attendant to prevent tipping. It is strongly recom
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mended that inexperienced users have Anti-tips fitted.
Danger!
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this
wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or downhill.
Danger!
Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not allowed.
Danger!
To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the spokes or bet
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ween the rear wheel and wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
Danger!
In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, fingers will easi
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ly become hot when braking from a high speed or on long inclines.
Danger!
Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There is equipmen
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tavailable to help you, e.g. climbing ramps or lifts, please use them.
If there is no such equipment available, then the wheelchair must
> 10°
> 10°
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