Etac R82 Crocodile 0, User Manual

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Safety
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this product must never be covered or removed and must
remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the product. Immediately replace or
repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols and instructions. Contact your local dealer for instructions.
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be reported to your local
dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information
to manufacturer.
Caregiver
• Read the “User Guide” carefully before use
and keep it for future reference. Incorrect
use of this product may cause serious injury
to the user
• This product contains small parts which
could present a choking hazard if removed
from their intended placing.
• Settings and adjustments to the product or
accessories are only to be made by persons
who have read the user guide and who has
been given the necessary instructions by a
product advisor.
• Always use the correct lifting techniques and
aids for this purpose
• Never leave the user unattended in this
product. Ensure permanent supervision by
a caregiver
• Repair/replacements must only be made
using new original R82 spare parts and
fittings and carried out in accordance
with the guidelines and service intervals
prescribed by the supplier
• If there is any doubt as to the continued
safe use of your R82 product or if any
parts should fail, stop using the product
immediately and contact your local dealer
as soon as possible
• Ensure that moving parts does not squeeze
or trap body parts when adjusting them
• Ensure that body parts are not trapped
in openings for mounting of supports/
accessories.
• Ensure fingers are not trapped when
adjusting the handle position (ensure free
clearance distance >25 mm)
• Be aware of any MAX mark indications
before adjustment
Environment
• Observe the surface temperature on the
product, before placing an user in it. This
goes especially for users with insensitive
skin as they cannot feel the heat. If the
surface temperature is above 41°C then
allow the product to cool before use
• Use this product on a level surface without
any obstacles. Be aware of reduced
maneuverability on slippery surfaces
• When using on inclines, please refer to
measurements
User
• If the user is close to the max. load limit
and/or has a lot of involuntary movements,
e.g. rocking, a larger size with a higher max.
load or a different R82 product should be
considered
• Be aware of the user’s capacity to exceed
walking speed or ability to complete sharp
turns, which may cause the product to
become unstable
Product
• Carry out all positional adjustments on the
product and accessories and ensure that
all knobs, screws and buckles are securely
fastened before use. Keep all tools out of
the reach of children
• Activate the brakes before placing the user
into the product
• Ensure the stability of the product is
maintained before placing the user in it.
• Ensure the castors are fully-functional and
secure before use
• Inspect the product and all of its accessories
and replace any worn out parts before use
• This product is not to be occupied in a motor
vehicle. The user must be positioned in a
vehicle seat and the product must be stored
in a luggage compartment
• The user must not occupy the product
while it is being transported into or out of a
vehicle by a lift
• Unoccupied device is suitable for land and
air transport
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