Wolturnus - Team Twin Edition - User Manual 2019
Wolturnus - Team Twin Edition - User Manual 2019
Safety
Safety
2.4 Safety Requirements for Transport, Assembly and Storage
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Never transport the wheelchair, e.g. in vehicles, with the user sitting in the wheelchair.
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Only suitable lifting mechanisms must be used when transporting the wheelchair.
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The wheelchair must, to the degree possible, be placed in the middle of the platform and all components
must be clear of any area where there is a risk of them being caught during transport.
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When adjusting and adapting the chair, all attachment features - such as screws and nuts - must be faste
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ned according to the instructions in this manual.
• The wheelchair is not intended to be used as a seat when in a motor vehicle.
2.5 Safety Requirements in Usage
• The user and helpers must always ensure that the chair and its safety features are in a proper and safe
condition before using the chair.
• The wheelchair must be inspected by a Wolturnus-authorised specialist at least once a year in order to en-
sure that the chair is in proper working order and safe to use.
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The chair must immediately cease to be used if any feature is defective or not operational or if any other
circumstance arises which could lead to injury.
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Before starting to use the wheelchair, all mechanical adjustments (positioning the seat, accessories, etc.)
must be carried out in accordance with the user’s individual preferences, prerequirements and abilities.
These adjustments may only be carried out by by specialists authorized by Wolturnus.
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120 kg is the maximum load for the wheelchair. It must not be exceeded.
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The wheelchair’s tires must be inspected visually before use to ensure that there is
sufficient tread depth and correct tire pressure. The correct pressure is printed on the tire.
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When used on public roads, the user must obey applicable traffic rules.
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The wheelchair should not be used on slippery surfaces (e.g. ice) or on very rough terrain (e.g. on gravel or
small stones).
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When getting in and out of the wheelchair, the user should place the wheelchair against e.g. a wall to ensure
it will not move unintended during transfer. Sports wheelschairs are delivered without wheel locks.
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The wheelchair must only be lifted by gripping the frame parts.
• The wheelchair must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, to high humidity or to environments with
chlorine (e.g. in saunas or at swimming pools).
• The wheelchair’s surface temperature can raise if it is exposed to extreme heat, e.g. in strong sunlight for
an extended period of time. There is also a risk of very low surface temperature in the event of extremely
cold weather.
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Never place fingers between the rear wheel spokes. Caution is advised when travelling through narrow
passages.
2.6 User requirements
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Before starting to use the wheelchair, the user and any helpers must read the user´s manual thoroughly and
be familiar with its contents.
• The wheelchair must only be used by trained users. To ensure this, the user and any helpers has to receive
instruction in use of the chair from Wolturnus-authorised specialists.
2.7 Type Labels
A type label is attached to the wheelchair. The type label includes the following information:
Caution
The wheelchairs year of production
Read the user’s manual before using the wheelchair
The type label is placed on the cross tube under the seat facing forward as shown on image 1.
Image 1 Location of the Type Label
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