Safety; Safety Information - Küschall ADVANCE Manual Del Usuario

2 SAFETY

2.1 Safety information

This section contains important safety information for the
protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe,
trouble-free use of the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of accidents and serious injury
Accidents with resulting serious injury can occur if
the wheelchair is wrongly adjusted.
– Adjustments at the wheelchair always must be
carried out by a specialist dealer.
WARNING!
Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for the
conditions
There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel
or uneven terrain.
– Always adjust your speed and driving style to the
conditions (weather, surface, individual ability,
etc.).
WARNING!
Risk of injury
In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of
your body that extend beyond the wheelchair (e.g.
feet or hands).
– Avoid an unbraked collision.
– Never drive into an object head-on.
– Drive carefully through narrow passages.
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WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
At high speed you could lose control of your
wheelchair and overturn.
– Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h.
– Avoid collisions in general.
WARNING!
Risk of developing pressure ulcers
The front edge of the carbon seat plate can cause
pressure ulcers at the lower surface of the thigh.
– Always use a seat cushion when sitting in the
wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of developing pressure ulcers
Improperly installed or adjusted elastic band on
the seat plate may prevent proper seating fit
resulting in pressure ulcers.
– Make sure the elastic band area at the seat plate
is set correctly, refer to a specialist dealer if
necessary.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning
The wheelchair components can heat up when
exposed to external sources of heat.
– Do not expose the wheelchair to strong sunlight
before use.
– Before usage, check all components that come
into contact with your skin for their temperature.
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