R82 Flamingo Seat 1, 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.
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
• Always use the correct lifting techniques and
aids for this purpose
• Never leave the user unattended in this
product. Ensure permanent supervision by
an adult
• Keep a hand on the handle on the back of
the chair when adjusting the back angle.
• 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
• When the user is moved in the product from
one room to another or to an outdoor area
in case of an emergency, please ensure that
the area is flat and without any obstacles
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
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
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
• We recommend you notify the user before
angling the seat and back
• Before moving the chair, with or without
a user seated, please ensure the seat is
in horizontal position, the back in vertical
position. Do not move an angled seat
• 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
• Be careful not to get your fingers trapped,
when placing the product over the toilet
• This product is tested for resistance to
ignition at level non-ignition in accordance
with EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2
• The product might lose its flame resistant
characteristics if using other than original
R82 cushioning
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