Handicare PUMA 40, User Manual

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Table of contents | 5
1 Introduction 8
1.1 This user manual 8
1.2 Symbols used in this manual 8
2 Safety 9
2.1 Temperature 9
2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 9
2.3 Moving parts 10
2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 11
3 General description 12
3.1 Main components 12
3.2 Configurations 12
3.3 The user 13
3.4 User environment 13
3.5 Adjustment options 14
4 Wheelchair settings 15
4.1 Seating system 15
4.2 Seat height 15
4.3 Centre of gravity setting 15
4.4 Controller height and depth 16
4.5 Control system programme 16
5 Use of the wheelchair 17
5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use 17
5.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 17
5.3 Driving the wheelchair 18
5.4 Obstacles 20
5.5 Adjustment options 20
5.6 Pushing the wheelchair 21
5.7 Transport of the wheelchair (without occupant) 21
5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car 22
5.9 Fastening the seat belt 24
5.10 Storage after use 24
6 Maintenance of the wheelchair 25
6.1 Maintenance plan 25
6.2 Batteries 25
6.3 Tyres 30
6.4 Cleaning the wheelchair 30
6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair 31
7 Troubleshooting 32
8 Technical specifications 33
8.1 CE declaration and requirements 33
8.2 Technical information 33
8.3 Electric wiring diagram 35