Vermeiren Eclips X2 Kids Manuel D'utilisation page 14

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CAUTION
 Do not proceed with your wheelchair in traffic. Always stay on the pavement.
 Do not operate the hand rims with wet hands.
 Pay attention if the road has holes or gaps that may cause entrapment of the wheels.
 Avoid stones and other objects that may block the wheels.
 Always keep the swing range of the footrest in mind to prevent bystanders to be injured or
objects damaged.
 Before every usage, make sure that:
o the brakes are working properly.
o the tyres are in good condition, see §5.1.1.
3.6.1 Riding with an attendant
1. Release the parking brakes or have them released by the attendant, while he/she is holding
the wheelchair to prevent movement, see §3.1.
2. The attendant grasps the handgrips to push the wheelchair in the desired direction.
3. After stopping, apply the parking brakes while holding the wheelchair, see §3.1.
3.6.2 Riding on your own
1. Release the parking brakes one by one, see §3.1.
2. Move your hands to the highest position on both hand rims.
3. Lean forward and push/turn the hand rims forward until your arms are straightened.
4. Swing your arms loosely back to the topside of the hand rims and repeat the push movement.
5. To stop: wait till the wheelchair stops and move forward/backward by operating the hand rims.
6. Apply the parking brakes one by one, see §3.1.
3.6.3 Riding on slopes
CAUTION
 If the attendant has too little strength to control the wheelchair, stop riding and use the brakes
immediately.
 When you stop on a (small) slope, use your brakes, since the wheelchair may start moving
unexpectedly.
 Make sure all four wheel touch the ground while riding up or down a slope.
 Take slopes as slow as possible.
1. If available, wear your safety belt.
2. If necessary and if possible, ask an attendant or a bystander to help you.
3. Drive slowly and in a straight line. Lean slightly forward (A/B) when going
up the slope. Lean backwards, against the backrest when going down
the slope.
4. Never reverse on a slope.
Risk of injuries and damage
Risk of injuries
Eclips X2 Kids, Eclips X2 30° Kids
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Using your wheelchair
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