Permobil F3 Corpus, User Manual

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F3 Corpus
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Wheelchair must be facing forward
The wheelchair is designed to be facing forward when used as
a seat in a motor vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage during transportation
You must inform Permobil as soon as possible after the event if
the wheelchair and its accessories have suffered damage
during transport, damage during driving or damage from other
causes. There is a risk that the wheelchair and its accessories
can no longer be used safely and securely. Contact your
service provider or Permobil for further information.
DANGER!
User transportation in wheelchair
When the user is seated in the wheelchair during transport, the
following requirements must be met:
• The vehicle must be equipped with a locking system
approved by Permobil for the product concerned. For
alternative vehicle securement options, please consult your
dealer.
• The locking system must be dimensioned for the total weight
of the wheelchair.
• The user must use a three-point seat belt attached to the
vehicle.
• The wheelchair must be crash tested and approved.
• The wheelchair must be fitted with a headrest.
• Alterations or substitutions should not be made to wheelchair
securement points, structural parts, frame parts or compo-
nents without consulting Permobil or the dealer.
• Spill-proof sealed batteries, such as gel or AGM, must be
used.
• Make sure that wheelchair components do not accidentally
press down the seat belt’s release button.
If these requirements are not followed, the user can sustain
bodily injuries or die.
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