General Safety Notes And Driving Limits - Quickie Life Notice D'utilisation

General safety notes and driving limits

The construction of this wheelchair, as well as the technology used,
are designed to give the maximum level of 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 absolutely be 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, 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.
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Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is
important to read the corresponding section of the Owner's manual.
Maximum user weight: 125 kg. Please note the weight
information for lighter weight options, which are
quoted separately.
This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey one person at
a time. Any other use does not comply with the intended purpose.
Only permanently installed seats and safety belts will offer sufficient
protection in hazardous situations.
When vehicles are in motion, unoccupied wheelchairs should be
secured using appropriate means.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is
important to read the corresponding section of the Owner'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.
Danger!
Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring (e.
g. into a car) by using the brakes.
Danger!
For thigh amputees you must position the rear wheels towards the
back and/or use anti-tip tubes.
Danger!
With active centre of gravity adjustment, the wheelchair may tip
over, so anti-tip tubes should be used.
Danger!
Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is correct. The
correct tyre pressure is printed on the edge of the wheel, for rear
wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar (350 kPa).
All brakes will only work if there is sufficient tyre pressure and if the
correct setting has been made (see the Chapter on "Brakes").
Danger!
The wheel locks are not intended to brake your wheelchair whilst it
is moving. They are only there to ensure that your wheelchair does
not begin rolling away. When you stop on uneven ground/floors, you
should always use the wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always
apply both wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over.
Always make use of elevators and ramps. If these are not available,
you should request the help of an attendant. They should only grip
the wheelchair at securely mounted parts. If anti-tip tubes are fitted
these must be folded away. A wheelchair should never be lifted with
an occupant; it should only be pushed.
Danger!
Do not lift or carry the wheelchair by the backtubes or the
pushhandles.
Danger!
If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must replace them
immediately.
Danger!
Be careful with fire, in particular with lighted cigarettes, seat and
back slings can catch fire. seat and back slings can catch fire.
Danger!
To avoid injuries to the hand when operating the wheelchair, grip
between the rear wheel and the brake.
Danger!
If a journey in a specially fitted vehicle for disabled people is
necessary, we recommend that the user should use the seats in the
vehicle and the appropriate restraint systems.
Danger!
Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear wheels
are set properly. If the button on the quick-release axle is not
pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be removed.
Danger!
In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, fingers will