Safety; Safety Information - Invacare KÜSCHALL ADVANCE Manual Del Usuario

2 SAFETY

2.1 Safety information

This section contains important safety information for the
protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe,
trouble-free use of the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of accidents and serious injury
Accidents with resulting serious injury can occur if
the wheelchair is wrongly adjusted.
– Adjustments at the wheelchair always must be
carried out by a specialist dealer.
WARNING!
Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for the
conditions
There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel
or uneven terrain.
– Always adjust your speed and driving style to the
conditions (weather, surface, individual ability,
etc.).
WARNING!
Risk of injury
In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of
your body that extend beyond the wheelchair (e.g.
feet or hands).
– Avoid an unbraked collision.
– Never drive into an object head-on.
– Drive carefully through narrow passages.
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WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
At high speed you could lose control of your
wheelchair and overturn.
– Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h.
– Avoid collisions in general.
WARNING!
Risk of developing pressure ulcers
The front edge of the carbon seat plate can cause
pressure ulcers at the lower surface of the thigh.
– Always use a seat cushion when sitting in the
wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of developing pressure ulcers
Due to a wrongly set elastic band area at the rear
of the seat plate, an ergonomic seating could be
prevented resulting in pressure ulcers.
– Make sure the elastic band area at the seat plate
is set correctly, refer to a specialist dealer if
necessary.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning
The wheelchair components can heat up when
exposed to external sources of heat.
– Do not expose the wheelchair to strong sunlight
before use.
– Before usage, check all components that come
into contact with your skin for their temperature.
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