Wolturnus - Team Twin Edition - User Manual 2019
Wolturnus - Team Twin Edition - User Manual 2019
Introduction
Introduction
The following should be taken into account:
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Body, height and weight (max. load 120 kg.)
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Physical and mental constitution
• Age
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Residential circumstances
• Surroundings
1.4 Service
In the event of questions or problems that cannot be solved using this user´s manual, please contact Wolturnus
A/S customer service at (+45) 9671 7170.
Wolturnus A/S strives to provide full assistance to its customers in every respect. For Wolturnus A/S contact
information and a list of service locations - go to section
12
in this manual.
If the wheelchair has to be returned for repairs we can offer a temporary wheelchair for loan. For further infor
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mation, please contact Wolturnus A/S.
1.5 CE compliance
The wheelchair meets the requirements of the European Commission Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices.
The product is classified as a Class 1 on the basis of the classification criteria for medical devices in accordance
with section lX of the directive.
It follows that Wolturnus A/S has therefore, as manufacturer with sole liability,
made a declaration of conformity in accordance with appendix Vll of the directive.
1.6 Liability
Wolturnus A/S’ warranty only applies if the product is used in accordance with the specified circumstances,
purpose and instructions. The frame of Team Twin Edition wheelchairs and parts manufactured by Wolturnus
are covered by a 2-year warranty. Parts that are designed and manufactured by a third-party manufacturer and
mounted on a Wolturnus wheelchair are covered by a Wolturnus A/S warranty that is equal to the warranty
provided to Wolturnus A/S by the third-party manufacturer.
Wolturnus A/S is not liable for injury or damage caused by:
• Components and parts that are not authorised by Wolturnus A/S.
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Alteration to the original surface treatment.
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Repairs or alterations to the wheelchair that are not carried out by Wolturnus A/S. All warranty repairs has
to be carried out by Wolturnus A/S.
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Incorrect use of the wheelchair, or loads that exceed the construction or specified maximum for the wheel
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chair (in accordance with directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices).
• Circumstances in which the wheelchair is used by any party other than the original owner/user.
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Circumstances involving bad weather or dangerous situations, or in general all types of predictable negli
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gence.
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Lack of maintenance.
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Cleaning with agents that contain acid or alkaline products, with high-pressure equipment or similar.
To keep updated about this product e.g. regarding new features, satefy notice, product recalls check www.
wolturnus.com. Contact information and overview concerning all of Wolturnus’s products are available at the
website - or by contacting Wolturnus A/S customer service at (+45) 9671 7170.
1.7 Returns
In the event that the wheelchair has to be returned to the supplier or to Wolturnus A/S, e.g. for repairs, it must
be transported in its original packaging for optimum protection. It follows that Wolturnus A/S recommends that
the original packaging is retained throughout the lifetime of the wheelchair.
Risk of injury with incorrect use
To avoid the risk of fingers getting caught in the
rear wheel spokes or wheel locks, and to avoid
the risk of the chair tipping, children should not
play with the wheelchair.
WARNING!
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 familiar with and must
comply with applicable regulations from professional associations, concerning accident prevention and regar
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ding 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
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The wheelchair must only be used according to instruction in this manual.
• The wheelchair must only be used by trained users and must not be used by any other person than the user.
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The wheelchair must only be used by one person at a time.
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All safety instructions in this user´s manual and all other relevant documentation must be kept and com
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plied with throughout the lifetime of the chair. The user´s manual must always be available to the user.
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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.
• Do not force the wheelchair over obstacles when using it on slopes.
• The wheelchair must not be used on stairs.
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Avoid getting in or out of the wheelchair while on slopes.
• Do not force the wheelchair forward on slopes exceeding 7°.
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Do not park on slopes that exceed 7°.
Warning about risk of serious accident or injury
WARNING!
Operational and service information
INFORMATION
Warning about risk of accident or injury
CAUTION!
Warning about risk of technical damage
NOTICE
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