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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a wheelchair by DRIVE MEDI-
CAL. You won’t be disappointed by the combination of
design, functionality and quality of this modern and ver-
satile wheelchair.
Please read this user manual carefully before using the
wheelchair. You will find important safety instructions as
well as tips on how to use and clean this wheelchair.
For questions or additional information, please contact
a DRIVE MEDICAL specialized dealer, that provided this
wheelchair. This user manual includes all necessary and
essential guidelines for adjusting as well as using the
wheelchair STEEL ROTEC.
This user manual can also be found online or requested
of the customer service. In doing so, you can find enlar-
ged versions for visually impaired people. Blind people
must be instructed by an accompanying person. The
STEEL ROTEC is distinguished by its light weight and
the various options of adjustment. All repairs as well as
some adjustments require a technical training and must
be conducted by authorized medical companies.
Declaration of conformity
The DRIVE MEDICAL GMBH & Co.KG declares confor-
mity for this standard wheelchair STEEL ROTEC accor-
ding to the EG-guidelines 93/ 42 for medical products.
Indikation
Indication
This wheelchair must only be used as transportation or
mobilization of handicapped people, indoors and out-
doors on all surfaces.
The use of this wheelchair is inappropriate when:
Perceptual disorder
Vestibular disorder
Limb loss of both arms
Joint contracture/ Damaged joints on both arms
Unable to sit
Delivery content
1. Wheelchair
2. User Manual
Safety instructions
For proper and safe use, we advise you to regard the
following instructions:
Stability and Balance
This wheelchair was designed to ensure stability, that is
needed in ones every day use. Every movement on the
wheelchair affects the point of gravity, which may cause
the wheelchair to tip over. We advise you to wear the
seatbelt, to increase your safety
Maximum capacity
The approved maximum capacity of the user is 125 kg.
But the level of activity is an essential factor. For ex-
ample: An active user weighing 75 kg can stress the
wheelchair more than a user weighing 100 kg. There for
we advise you to contact a DRIVE MEDICAL specialized
dealer before buying a wheelchair, that which will be
used on a daily basis.
Reaching an object from the wheelchair (sitting)
The balance limit to reach an object was set by a repre-
sentative group of wheelchair users.
Only the arms may be extended over the wheelchairs
seat.
The body and head should stay inside the limits of
the seat.
Leaning forward
Don‘t lean over the armrests with your body. You must
lean on something and bend down to reach an object
in front of you. Due to this, you can use the steering
wheels in the front as an aid (by leaning forward), to
maintain stability and balance. The correct alignment of
the wheels is essential to your safety.
Leaning backwards
Set your wheelchair as close as possible to the desirable
object, that you can easily reach it by extending your
arms, while sitting in a normal position. You must not
lean back, for the wheelchair may tip over.
Lateral transfer
This transformation can be performed alone, assuming
you are agile and strong enough.
Set the wheelchair as close to the place, which you
want to sit on, as possible, whereby the steering
wheels point forward. Activate the fixing brake and
move your body towards the desired place.
If there’s no support beneath you while moving, ple-
ase use a board if possible.
If you are capable of standing alone, and if your tor-
so is strong and agile enough, you may change your
position by yourself. Fold the footrests up and put
them aside to make room. Bend your body forward,
while leaning on the two armrests, and stand up. Then
move your body toward the place, where you want to
sit, while distributing your weight to your arms and
hands.
