General Safety Instructions; Delivery And Preparation For Use - Gima OXFORD Guía De Uso

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2. General Safety Instructions

2.1 Please read the instructions for use first! Before using the product, you should
be familiar with the handling, function and use of the product. You may com-
promise your safety if you do not observe these instructions. However, it is
impossible to protect against and avoid all unforeseeable circumstances and
situations.
2.2 Do not ascend or descend stairs without the assistance of attendants.
If devices such as ramps or elevators are available, they should be used. If
wheelchair-friendly access is missing, two attendants must carry the wheel-
chair over the obstacle.
2.3 If possible, the footplates should be flipped up before getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
2.4 Risk of accident when driving without experience. This can lead to falls and
other dangerous situations. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the new wheel-
chair by practicing on even, straightforward terrain first. Learn how the wheel-
chair reacts when the center of gravity shifts; for example on slopes or inclines
or when clearing obstacles such as steps and curbs. This should be done only
with the assistance of another person. Using an anti-tipper is strongly recom-
mended for inexperienced wheelchair users.
2.5 All brakes acting on the tires do not serve as service brake but are only de-
signed as parking brake (wheel lock). The wheel locks must not be used as
driving brakes for slowing down the wheelchair, as in extreme cases, the
abrupt stopping of the wheelchair can lead to falls.
2.6 Risk of damage caused by overload. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg.
2.7 The drive wheels must be replaced in case of tire damage (tread becomes
worn down to such an extent that there is only 5 mm of radius left on the outer
edges of the tire) or damage on the rim.
The 12" drive wheels of the transfer version is replaced in the same way.

3. Delivery and Preparation for Use

(Please Note: The photos here may show differences to the wheelchair you actually
received).
Your wheelchair is usually delivered fully assembled, folded, and with the rear
wheels mounted.
A few simple steps are sufficient to prepare it for use:
1. While standing next to the wheelchair (Figure 1), unfold the wheelchair using flat
hands (Figure 2). Ensure that the telescoping bars (Figure 1-A) are completely
collapsed and that the seat upholstery is flattened out.
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