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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
Safety
Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Symbols
2.2 Standards and Directives
All safety information in this user´s manual is based on applicable national laws and regulations
in the EU. For other countries, a declaration of conformity with applicable laws and national
regulations is required.
In addition to the safety instructions contained in this user´s manual, the user must be fami
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liar with and must comply with applicable regulations from professional associations, concer
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ning accident prevention and regarding environmental protection. All information contained
in this user´s manual must be complied at all times without limitations. The wheelchair is
constructed in accordance with applicable regulations. The wheelchair safety level is
approved by CE certification and a declaration of conformity.
2.3 General Safety Instructions
• The wheelchair must only be used according to instruction in this manual.
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The wheelchair must only be used by trained users and must not be used by any other
person than the user.
• The wheelchair must only be used by one person at a time.
• All safety instructions in this user´s manual and all other relevant documentation must
be kept and complied with throughout the lifetime of the chair. The user´s manual must
always be available to the user.
• The back and seat upholstery is inflammable, but can be ignited. Therefore extreme care
must be taken when in vicinity of flammable items and fire i.e. lit cigarettes.
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To avoid discomfort when using the chair, damaged back or seat upholstery should be
replaced as soon as possible.
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Do not force the wheelchair over obstacles when using it on slopes.
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The wheelchair must not be used on stairs.
• Avoid getting in or out of the wheelchair while on slopes.
• Do not force the wheelchair forward on slopes exceeding 7°.
• Do not park on slopes that exceed 7°.
2.4 Safety Requirements for Transport, Assembly and Storage
• Never transport the wheelchair, e.g. in vehicles, with the user sitting in the wheelchair.
• Only suitable lifting mechanisms must be used when transporting the wheelchair.
• The wheelchair must, to the degree possible, be placed in the middle of the platform and
all components, e.g. the anti-tip device, must be clear of any area where there is a risk of
them being caught during transport.
• When adjusting and adapting the chair, all attachment features - such as screws and nuts
- must be fastened according to the instructions in this manual.
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The wheelchair is not intended to be used as a seat when in a motor vehicle.
Warning concerning danger of serious accident or injury
WARNING!
Operational and service information
INFORMATION
Warning concerning danger of accident or injury
CAUTION!
Warning concerning danger of technical damage
NOTICE
