General Safety Notes And Driving Limits - Quickie SOPUR Easy Max Mode D'emploi

1.0 General safety notes and driving limits

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
• 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. When riding over a step or up an incline frontally, the
body should be leaning forward.
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DANGER!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 120 kg for driver plus
any items carried on the wheelchair. Please note the weight
information for lighter weight options, which are quoted
separately. 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.
DANGER!
• 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 sit.
• Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid
travelling against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb
edge) or dropping down gaps.
• The wheel locks are not intended to brake your wheelchair.
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
such rolling. 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, 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 > 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 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 recommended that
inexperienced users have Ant-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.
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