Safety Rules - Vermeiren Inovys II Manual De Instrucciones

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Safety rules

 To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects
and/or body parts are caught in the spokes of the driving wheels (for 22", 24" rear
wheels).
 The parking brakes should be applied before getting into and out of the wheelchair.
When getting into and out of the wheelchair, do not stand on the footplates. These

should be folded up beforehand, or the leg supports should be swung completely
outwards out of the way.
 Investigate the effects of shifting the centre of gravity on the behavior of the wheelchair,
for example on up or down gradients, on laterally sloping ground, or when overcoming
obstacles. Obtain support from an attendant.
 If you want to pick up something (lying in front of, on the side, or to the rear of the
wheelchair), you should not lean too far out to avoid tipping over.
When moving through doors, arches, etc. ensure that there is enough room at the sides

so that you do not get your hands or arms caught or crushed and that there is no
damage to the wheelchair.
 Only use your wheelchair according to regulations. For example, avoid uncontrolled
rolling against obstacles (steps, curbs, doorframes, etc) or dropping down from ledges.
The manufacturer cannot assume liability for damage caused by overloading, collision
or other improper use.
 Stairs may only be negotiated when aided by another person. If furnishings like drive-on,
ramps or lifts are available, use them.
 When moving on the public highway, you are subject to the rules of the road.
 When driving your wheelchair, you should not be under the influence of alcohol or
medicine as in the case of driving other vehicles. This also applies to indoor driving.
When travelling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.

 When transporting the wheelchair, never pick it up by grasping removable parts
(arm supports, footrests, etc.)
To be better visible when driving in the dark, wear the brightest possible clothing or

clothes with reflectors, and check that the reflectors mounted on the sides and rear of
the wheelchair are clearly visible.
Be careful when using possible causes of fire such as cigarettes since they may set the

seat and back covers alight.
 Never exceed the maximum load of 135 kg.
 Take care during all adjusting functions that no objects or body parts come into the area
of the adjustment as there is the risk of squashing.
 Check that the profile depth of the tyres is adequate.
 To avoid hand injury, do not push your hand between the driving wheel and the knee lever brake when propelling your wheelchair (only for 22", 24" rear wheels with hand
rim).
 When driving outdoors, wear gloves which improve your grip on the tyre grips and
protect your fingers against dirt and heating (only for 22", 24" rear wheels with hand
rim).
 Take care when attaching the quick-assembly wheels that the axle is completely and
properly engaged (only for 22", 24" rear wheels with hand rim).
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Inovys II
2011-11