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    Use and maintenance manual - O wheel® 

 

pag. 9

 

 

WARRANTY 

The  warranty  rules,  listed  in  full  in  the  purchase  contract,  are  valid  only  if  the  O  wheel®  wheelchair  is  used  in  the 
conditions of intended use. With the exception of the maintenance operations described in 

sect. MAINTENANCE

 and 

performed with the indicated procedures, any repair or modification made to the O wheel® wheelchair by the user or 
by  unauthorized  companies  will  invalidate  the  warranty.  The  warranty  does  not  extend  to  damage  caused  by 
inexperience or negligence in the use of the O wheel®, or by poor or omitted maintenance. 
 

The products we sell are covered by a guarantee with regard to the following conditions: 

 

The warranty is valid for a period of twelve (12) months for the chair. 
 

1)

 

The manufacturing company undertakes to replace at its own discretion the malfunctioning or incorrectly manufactured parts, 
only after careful control and verification of bad construction. 

2)

 

 

3)

 

The transport and / or shipping costs are always borne by the buyer. 

4)

 

 

5)

 

During the warranty period the replaced products become the property of the manufacturer. 

6)

 

 

Only the original purchaser who has complied with the instructions for normal maintenance contained in the manual can benefit from this 
guarantee. Our warranty liability expires when: the original owner relinquishes ownership of the product, or changes have been made to the 
product. 
 

The  warranty  does  not  include  damage  resulting  from  excessive  stress  such  as,  for  example,  using  the  product  after  a  fault  has  been 
ascertained, the use of unsuitable operating methods as well as failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance. 
 

7)

 

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any difficulties that may arise in resale or use abroad due to the provisions in 
force in the country where the product was sold. 

8)

 

 

9)

 

The product part of the defective product must be delivered to the manufacturer for replacement; otherwise, the replaced part 
will be charged to the buyer. 

10)

 

 

11)

 

The  Company  does  not  guarantee  the  product  against  damage  or  defects  in  the  following  conditions:  natural  disasters,  unauthorized 
maintenance  or  repair  operations,  use  of  parts  or  components  not  supplied  by  the  Company,  failure  to  comply  with  the  guidelines  and 
instructions for use, modifications unauthorized, shipping damage (other than shipping made by the manufacturer) or failure to perform 
maintenance as indicated in the manual.

 

12)

 

 

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13)

 

Worn components are not covered by warranty if the damage is attributable to normal use of the product

 

14)

 

 

 

Notice: 

if it is deemed necessary to use the guarantee, please indicate the following data:

 

 

Typology 
 

Purchase date (presentation of the purchase document) 
 

Detailed description of the problem 
 

 

 

 

NOTE 

 
 

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE METHODS OF INTERVENTION AND USE OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE 
DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENTATION WILL INVOLVE THE WARRANTY TERMS. 

 

NOTICE 

If  part  of  the  documentation  is  even  partially  illegible,  consult  the  manufacturer  before  carrying  out  any  further 
operation on the medical device. 

Summary of Contents for O Wheel

Page 1: ...U A L Wheelchair for the disabled mod O wheel Ver 1 0 Last issue date 18 05 2021 Api Editrici S r l Headquarters Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 6 20051 Cassina De Pecchi MI Tel 39 3421168712 Mail cesare salgaro lapalestra it Site https owheel net ...

Page 2: ...chnical data 12 Limitations of the medical device 13 Contraindications 13 Side effects 13 Identification plates 14 INTENDED USE AND NOT INTENDED USE 14 Unintended use 14 RESIDUAL RISKS 15 Section 3 16 HANDLING 17 Moving the medical device 17 Manual handling 17 CONFIGURATION 17 Warning 17 Locations 18 USE 18 Precautions 18 Chair details 19 Use procedure 20 Section 5 23 MAINTENANCE 24 Safety 24 Peri...

Page 3: ...Use and maintenance manual O wheel pag 3 Section 1 Definitions Declaration of conformity Manufacturer s data Documentation information ...

Page 4: ...so listed are all the procedures useful for dealing with any reasonably foreseeable emergency situations that may occur during use DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The O wheel wheelchair is accompanied by the declaration of conformity drawn up in accordance with the laws in force in the European territory NOTE BEFORE USING THE MEDICAL DEVICE IN ANY FORM CHECK THE PRESENCE OF THE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 5: ...ting any operation on any unit of the O wheel wheelchair it is necessary to have at least read the entire manual and then deepen the topic relating to the operations to be carried out This manual contains proprietary information and cannot even be partially provided to third parties for any use and in any form without the prior written consent of the company Api Editrici S r l Api Editrici S r l d...

Page 6: ...E PROCEDURES WHICH TOTAL OR PARTIAL NON COMPLIANCE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MEDICAL DEVICE ITS COMPONENTS AND MAY EXPOSE A PERSON TO MINOR AND MEDIUM ENTITY HAZARDS DANGER DANGER INDICATIONS INDICATE THOSE PROCEDURES WHICH TOTAL OR PARTIAL NON COMPLIANCE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE USER OTHER PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE MEDICAL DEVICE Pictograms The ...

Page 7: ...manual O wheel pag 7 Medical symbols Lot number Manufacturing date Manufacturer CE mark Protect the medical device from humidity and atmospheric agents Storage temperature of the medical device Protect from direct sunlight ...

Page 8: ...Use and maintenance manual O wheel pag 8 Section 2 Warranty General safety rules General description and technical data Safety devices Intended and unintended use ...

Page 9: ...de damage resulting from excessive stress such as for example using the product after a fault has been ascertained the use of unsuitable operating methods as well as failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance 7 7 The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any difficulties that may arise in resale or use abroad due to the provisions in force in the country where the product was...

Page 10: ...ICE BY PERSONS NOT SUFFICIENTLY INSTRUCTED AND DELEGATED OR WHO HAS MADE IT INAPPROPRIATE EVEN IN SAFE AND INTERVENTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE DOCUMENTATION Failure to comply with the rules of use and the methods of intervention contained in the documentation also causes the warranty terms to lapse Safety rules During the use of the O wheel wheelchair incorrect operating situations not provid...

Page 11: ...e suitable for receiving this type of clientele Innovative Design Thanks to its innovative design all made in Italy and registered with the European Union O wheel allows disabled people to carry out a series of exercises that until now were forbidden to them due to the structure of the equipment commonly found in the gym in hotels and in most rehabilitation centers Compatibility The O wheel can th...

Page 12: ...ower limbs malformation or deformation of the lower limbs contractures joint damage other pathologies It can be used to satisfy basic needs for which it is necessary to move within the structure to perform adapted physical activity exercises Risk class class I medical device Technical data Mechanical data Dimensions L 840 mm x P 760 mm x H 730 mm Weight 70 kg Maximum weight supported 120 kg Struct...

Page 13: ...ve weight leads to breakage of the medical device and make it dangerous for the user The medical device does not cure any disease but it is an aid for those patients with mobility difficulties or invalids Contraindications The O wheel must not be used in the presence of perception disturbances severe disturbances in balance loss of both arms contractures joint damage in both arms inability to sit ...

Page 14: ... disabilities that make it difficult and or impossible to walk and train O wheel is not a classic wheelchair for private use but a professional tool designed to be left at the customer s disposal within the center It is intended exclusively for the transport of people The O wheel is designed to support a maximum load of 120 kg O wheel must always be used under the supervision of an employee of the...

Page 15: ...ING FROM UNINTENDED USE OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE RESIDUAL RISKS Important Make sure that the area of use and maintenance of the medical device has an illumination of at least 200 lux Maintenance must be done only and exclusively by following the instructions in the manual Already in the design phase solutions were adopted aimed at making the use of the medical device safe in all phases of use transpo...

Page 16: ...Use and maintenance manual O wheel pag 16 Section 3 Handling Configuration Use ...

Page 17: ...agraphs DANGER FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE MEDICAL DEVICE Manual handling The weight of the assembled medical device is indicated in this manual and on the plate applied to it Given its weight and size it cannot be lifted manually by a single person The chair is equipped with wheels To move the wheelchair proceed as follows the rear wheels are equipped with a knob brake once i...

Page 18: ...le or loads It only serves to carry one person sitting in the place provided for this purpose Never use the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or other substances that can affect attention or physical and mental receptivity Note that a shift in balance due to body movements or chair loading may increase the risk of tipping over If you go up or down with a slope of more than 10 degrees there...

Page 19: ...bs on the right and left are used to brake the wheels turn clockwise brakes the wheel counterclockwise free Detail B The foldable cranks positioned on the right and on the left adjust the seat height Turn both clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower The two cranks must be turned simultaneously and with the same speed Detail C 360 swivel footrest Safety belt Height adjustable seat Back Pus...

Page 20: ...he help of another person until you are accustomed to your new wheelchair Be especially careful when overcoming any obstacles The push wheels attached to the drive wheels are used to move the wheelchair back and forth and to steer it to the left or right Grasp the push wheels with your hands and turn the wheel forwards or backwards Place your thumb facing forward and make a fist with the other fin...

Page 21: ... The seat height is adjustable from a minimum of 400 mm to a maximum of 600 mm To adjust the height of the O wheel seat use the front cranks turn them clockwise to raise the seat or counterclockwise to lower it at the same time This procedure must be performed by the room staff Maneuver to get up To get up from your chair perform the procedure in reverse order Examples of use ...

Page 22: ...Use and maintenance manual O wheel pag 22 ...

Page 23: ...Use and maintenance manual O wheel pag 23 Section 5 Maintenance Deactivation Disposal ...

Page 24: ...r as they will go Ordinary maintenance recommended once a year disinfection at each use cleaning as needed inspection at each use or every month lubricate the moving components at least every 6 months and or if resistance is felt Consumer products Solid rubber of the wheels Bearings Brakes Forearm positioner Seat leather Backrest leather Mechanical system with vertical lift Footrest rubber ATTENTI...

Page 25: ... refer to the local regulations for the disposal of its materials and components Contact specialized waste collection centers for the correct disposal procedures for the medical device and its components The possibility of reusing some parts of the medical device both as mechanical units and as raw materials for other constructions is subject to the total responsibility of the user NOTE THE MANUFA...

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