General Safety Notes And Driving - Quickie SR 45 Manual De Instrucciones

1.0 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:
• Fixed axles or Quick-release axles on the rear wheels.
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair,
it is important 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.
DAnGeR!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 120 kg, for user
inclusive of any items carried on the wheelchair. If you
exceed the maximum 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.
• 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.
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• To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first
practice using your new wheelchair on level ground with
good visibility.
• 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.
• Only use your wheelchair with care. For example, avoid
travelling against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb
edge) or dropping down gaps.
• The wheel locks are not intended to stop your
wheelchair in motion. They are 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.
• Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on
the behaviour of the wheelchair in use, for example on
inclines, slopes, all gradients or when overcoming
obstacles. Do this with the secure aid of a helper.
• 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.
• Lean your upper body further forward when going up
slopes and steps.
• Lean your upper body further back when going down
slopes and steps. Never try to climb and descend a
slope diagonally.
• Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious
injury in the event of a fall.
• Do not use the wheelchair on slopes more than 10°. The
Dynamic 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
predetermined 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 recommended that inexperienced
users have Anti-tips fitted.
• It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding
uphill or downhill.
• Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
• Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not
allowed.
• Never use this chair for weight training if total weight
(rider plus equipment) exceeds 265 pounds. If you do
exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the
rider or others.
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