they have been specifically instructed on the chair’s use.
• The
operators
and
those being transported must
not smoke
in order to prevent damage or risk of fire with respect to
clothes, upholstery or other people.
• Those operating the wheelchair must always keep both
hands on the handlebar to ensure constant control.
• Assembly and
adjustment
operations must only be carried
out by authorised personnel.
•
Never
lift up the
wheelchair when there
is a
passenger
in it.
• The device cannot be used in areas subject to splashing
water or critical and
unfavourable
weather conditions
•
The operator and the passenger must
be
careful not
to wear
long
scarves
or loose
clothing;
these may get caught in the
device and cause dangerous situations.
• OPERATOR
The device should only be handled on stairs by those who
have been specifically trained:
Operator qualified for handling on stairs
To
handle
the
device
on
stairs, both going
up and
down,
the
operator must possess a certificate of qualification issued
by the manufacturer or an authorised representative, only
after having received direct theoretical and practical
training
and only after
demonstrating
the
ability
to
safely perform
all
the operations described in this manual.
To ascend or descend the stairs, the security key must be
inserted; without this key the device does not accept these
specific commands
• Transfer of the aid
In case the person who handles the device is replaced or
in case of shift rotation, ensure that all those handling the
device have been qualified by the manufacturer or an au-
thorised representative; unqualified
people are not allowed
to handle the device.
•
Never approach
a
staircase
if the
passenger
is not in a fully
upright position, or the position of movement (see USE
chapter).
If the passenger is not able to sit in an upright and stable
position, use specific seat belts to secure the
passenger
to
the backrest.
• Before ascending or descending the staircase, verify the
characteristics
of the stairs:
- they must not be covered by rugs or fitted carpeting
- they must not be unstable or unfinished, but compact
- they must not have irregular, broken or collapsed edges
- they must not be wet or slippery.
• Spiral staircases
The device can
be
handled
on
closed spiral staircases
(with
riser) only if the size and characteristics of the stairs are
compatible with that described in Chapter 7.
• Stair climber operating key
The stair climber can only be operated if the
key is inserted; this protects the device and people from
reckless use by unqualified personnel.
• Warning! Before starting to go down the stairs, tilt the aid
back until both step edge detector wheels are engaged.
These automatically activate the wheel brakes, stopping
the aid on reaching the first step to start the descent.
If this is not done, the aid will not come to a halt and there
will be a high risk of falling down the stairs.
2.2 Pictograms
The
following pictograms
may be
present
on the
wheelchair
or in this manual.
Read the
instructions
manual Warning, danger
Operations which must be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel or the service centre
Risk
of
crushing fingers
in the
mechanical
transmission
Attention! Important information Electrical hazard
Information Use of protective gloves
Operations to be carried out by two people Only wear closed shoes
Compulsory use of the seat belts
Do not wear shoes with heels or slippers
The manufacturer reserves the right to changes to the product and its instructions manual without prior notice or updating of
previous productions.
The
manufacturer
is not liable for damage
resulting
from
improper
use of the
wheelchair
by
untrained
or
unauthorised
personnel,
unauthorised modifications and interventions,
the
use
of
unauthorised parts, exceptional events,
or
total
or
partial failure
to comply
with the
instructions
in this manual.
