CLEMATIS®7
Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at the
points shown in the diagram. Never lift the wheelchair
by the removable armrests or the foot-rests. Ensure
that the backrest and push handles are securely in
place. Also read the chapter: Safety instructions/
propelling techniques.
CAUTION AND WARNING
Failure to comply with instructions given may result
in personal injury and/or product damage.
• Check the following points before the wheel-
chair is used:
– all parts are securely fastened to the frame.
– all handles and knobs are properly tightened.
–
that all brakes and anti-tip devices function
correctly
• Never lift the chair by the removable armrests,
or by the footrests. Ensure that the backrest and
push bar are securely fastened to the chair.
• Remember that with every alteration to the
chair’s balance the inclination to tip, forwards or
backwards, also changes.
• When fitting accessories etc. always take care
not to trap your fingers.
• There is always an increased risk of trapping
parts of your body when tilting the wheelchair’s
back and seat.
• The width of the seat should never be adjusted
so much so that the inside of the armrests press
against the side of the pelvis.
• Apply the brake whenever the occupant is to be
moved into or out of the chair.
• Never stand on the footplates when getting in
or out of the chair, because of the risk of tip-
ping over.
• We recommend that the chair should be fitted
with castor adapters when the seat is located in
its most forward position.
• The handrims may become hot due to friction, and
this may cause injury to your hands.
• Remember that the effectiveness of the carer-
operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery
conditions, as well as when on a slope.
• Be careful to ensure that the drive wheels are
securely attached.
• Drive wheels are not to be detached while the
user is sitting in the chair.
• Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or
upholstery can reach temperature
> 41 degrees C if they have been exposed to the
sun during a longer period of time. .
LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR
This symbol means warning
and is used throughout the
manual for information that
needs special attention
