1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Last update: 2014-04-07
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Please read this document carefully.
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Follow the safety instructions.
INFORMATION
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These instructions for use can be viewed and downloaded as a PDF document under www.ottobock.com.
Alternatively you can request the PDF document from the manufacturer's service department (see inside back
cover or back page for addresses).
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It is possible to increase the display size of the PDF document.
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For further questions about the instructions for use, please contact the authorised personnel who issued the
product to you.
Please read these instructions for use before you start using the product. Familiarise yourself with the handling,
functions and use of the product before using it. Observe all safety information and instructions in order to prevent
the possibility of injury. Store these instructions for use in a safe place for future reference.
Please note the following in particular:
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All users must be instructed in the use of the product by qualified personnel or an attendant (person who oper
ates and pushes the product) with the help of these instructions for use.
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We recommend checking the product settings regularly in order to assure an optimum fitting over the long
term. For growing children and youths in particular, fitting should be performed every six months.
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In case of questions or problems, please consult the qualified personnel that adapted the product or the manu
facturer's service (see inside back cover or back page for addresses).
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Service and repairs to the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel. If you have any problems,
please contact your specialist dealer. This ensures that any necessary repairs will be made exclusively with
Ottobock spare parts.
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Your product may differ from the models shown. In particular, not all the options described in these instruc
tions for use will be installed on your product.
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The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for
use.
2 Application
2.1 Intended Use
The wheelchair is intended exclusively for transporting one person on the seat.
The product may only be combined with the options listed in these instructions for use. Ottobock assumes no liabil
ity for combinations with medical devices and/or accessories from other manufacturers not included in the modular
system.
2.2 Indications
The product can be used for a disability or walking impairment, for example due to:
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Paralysis (paraplegia, tetraplegia)
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Loss of limbs (leg amputation)
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Defects or deformation of the limbs
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Joint contractures or damage
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Neurological and muscular diseases
The wheelchair was fitted to the user's body size.
In doing so, the driving experience, physical characteristics of the user and the primary use of the wheelchair were
taken into account.
2.3 Contraindications
The versions of the wheelchair for the sport of rugby is not suitable for children because of their net weight.
2.4 Qualification
Installation and adjustment tasks as well as repairs and inspections may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
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Foreword