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Krypton F
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• Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There
is equipment available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps
or lifts, please use them. If there is no such equipment
available, then the wheelchair must be tipped and
pushed, never carried, over the steps (2 helpers). We
recommend that users over 100 kg in weight do not use
this stairway manoeuvre!
• In general, any anti-tip tubes fitted must be set
beforehand, so that they cannot touch the steps, as
otherwise this could lead to a serious tumble. Afterwards
the anti-tip tubes must be set back to their correct
position.
• Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair
using securely mounted parts (e.g. not on the footrests
or the sideguards).
• This wheelchair is not designed for weight training and/
or for the use of dumbbells. Only use devices which
have been specifically designed for this purpose.
• Do not lift or carry the wheelchair by the backtubes or
the pushhandles.
• When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip
tubes fitted are positioned outside the danger area.
• Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when
transferring, e.g. into a car, by using the brakes.
• Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors,
as well as the centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair,
the castors may begin to wobble at high speeds.
This can lead to the castors being blocked and the
wheelchair may tip over. Therefore, please make
sure that the castors are adjusted correctly (see the
Chapter "Castors"). In particular, do not travel on an
incline without brakes, travel at a reduced speed. We
recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
• Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over
backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances
should they take the place of transit wheels, and be
used to transport a person in a wheelchair with the rear
wheels removed.
• When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the
side or behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do
not lean too far out of the wheelchair, as if you change
the centre of gravity there is a risk of tipping or rolling
over. The hanging of additional load (back pack or
similar items) onto your chair backposts can affect the
rearward stability of your chair, especially when used in
combination with recliner backrests. This can cause the
chair to tip backwards causing injury.
• Adjustments to your wheelchair, particularly to safety-
related components must be carried out by an approved
dealer. This applies to adjustments to wheel locks, anti-
tip tubes, backrest angle and height, lower leg length,
COG, lap belt, rear wheel toe-in and camber, seat
height as well as toe-in and directional stability of the
castor fork.
• Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment,
powered or mechanically operated mobility drives,
hand-bike or any other device that changes the intended
use or the structure of the wheelchair.
• Any combination with other medical devices requires the
approval of Sunrise Medical.
• Please note that in certain configurations the wheelchair
may exceed a width of 700 mm. If this is the case,
under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to
use some or all of the available escape routes from a
building. It may be more difficult or impossible to travel
on public transport.
• For thigh amputees you must use anti-tip tubes.
• Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is
correct. For rear wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar
(350 kPa). The max. pressure is indicated on the tyre.
The knee-lever brakes will only work if there is sufficient
tyre pressure and if the correct setting has been made
(see the Chapter on “Brakes”).
• If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must
replace them immediately.
• Be careful with fire, in particular with burning cigarettes.
Seat and back slings can be set alight.
• If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight for a long
period of time, then parts of the wheelchair (e.g. frame,
legrests, brakes and sideguard) may become hot
(>41°C).
• Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the
rear wheels are set properly and lock in. If the button on
the quick-release axle is not pressed in, the rear wheel
cannot be removed.
