General Safety Rules; Warnings For Safe Use; Safety Tips - Orliman actius ACWC05 41 Instrucciones De Uso

5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Under no circumstance will ORLIMAN be liable for any bodily
injury or property damage which may occur when using the
wheelchair contrary to the laws or ordinances. If used co-
rrectly, the product offers the utmost safety and stability as
long as the instructions for use described in this manual are
followed. However, dangerous situations may occur when the
wheelchair is not used correctly.

5.1. General safety rules

Protect your wheelchair by checking it regularly. Dangerous
situations may occur when any part on the wheelchair is not
working properly.
� Warning: You must keep your wheelchair in good condi-
tions to guarantee safe use.

5.2. Warnings for safe use

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Warnings:
• Please carefully read the instructions for use before
using the product. You must be familiar with how to
handle it and how it works before using. Your safety
may be jeopardised if you do not pay attention to these
instructions. Also remember that complete protection is
impossible as is preventing unexpected circumstances
and situations.
• Do not go up or down stairs without the help of an as-
sistant. You should use ramps or lifts if available. If
there are no available infrastructures for wheelchairs,
the chair must be maneuvered by two people to over-
come any obstacles.
• Accidents may occur when maneuvering the wheel-
chair without experience. Falls and other dangerous
situations may occur. Therefore, make yourself familiar
with the new wheelchair by practising on firm, smooth
ground. Learn how the wheelchair works upon changes
in the centre of gravity on ramps or sloped ground or
when getting around obstacles like stairs or curves, for
example. This must be done with the help of another
person.
• Not following the instructions described in this manual
may cause damage to the wheelchair or bodily injury to
the occupant.
• Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements
if possible.
• Do not use your wheelchair in sand or on irregular, wet
or slippery surfaces or when there is a lack of adhe-
rence.
• Do not use the wheelchair when it is broken or is not
working properly.
• These standard wheelchairs are not approved for
transport in handicapped adapted vehicles. Wheelchair
users must always be transferred to adapted seats in a
vehicle. If these instructions are not observed, the whe-
elchair could fail in the event of an accident and cause
harm to the occupant as well as any other passenger
in the vehicle.
• Do not recline backwards when in the wheelchair. This
can cause the wheelchair to tip over.
• Before leaning forward or beginning to move, sit firmly
back in the chair and turn the wheels forwards in para-
llel to each other.
• Do not push the wheelchair near kerbs.
• Before leaning forwards sit firmly against the backrest
and make sure that the front wheels are facing forward.
• Never connect anything to the wheels. This may dama-
ge the wheelchair and negatively affect the wheelchair
balance and harm the occupant.
• Engage the brakes when you want to get up or someo-
ne is lifting you up. The brakes on the wheels do not
brake the forward movement but are rather designed
to lock the wheel when the chair is stopped. The wheel
brakes must not be used as a way to slow down becau-
se suddenly locking the wheelchair could cause falls in
extreme situations.
• The maximum weight capacity is indicated on your
wheelchair frame label and in the TECHNICAL DATA
section. The maximum occupant weight includes the
occupant's weight plus the weight of the accessories
installed on the wheelchair and any other built-in ele-
ment (shopping bag, portable oxygen equipment, etc.).
• For suitable protection from potential obstruction, the
footrests should be a minimum of 7 cm off the ground.
• Do not stand on the footrests as this could cause the
wheelchair to tip over and injure the occupant. (Figure
1)
• Position the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and
engage the brakes before transferring to or from the
wheelchair.
• Unauthorised modifications and/or use of parts not su-
pplied by ORLIMAN will invalidate the warranty on this
wheelchair and may lead to occupant injury and/or da-
mage to the wheelchair.
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
You should learn all about the characteristics of your whe-
elchair. It is of utmost importance to understand the safety
measures in order to do all daily activities in accordance with
your lifestyle. Ask your doctor or therapist for assistance in
order to learn the most effective techniques for your daily
activities in accordance with your physical possibilities.

6.1. Safety tips

Daily tasks such as getting out of the wheelchair, bending
or reaching for something from the wheelchair will cause a
change of weight distribution and the centre of gravity be-
tween you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform the-
se movements and techniques as described below.
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Transferring:
Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre. Ask
your physical therapist for assistance in developing your in-
dividual technique. Your transfer possibilities depend on your
physical condition. We advise you to discuss this with your
physical therapist first.
However, if you have sufficient body strength and you want
to transfer to and from the wheelchair, the best way to do so
is as follows:
Figure 1