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art.nr.bruks-barn-eng Rev. 2013-03
Panthera
AB reserves the right to make technical changes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A Panthera chair is designed to be as easily manoeuvred as possible. Because the chair
is so easily manoeuvred, it reacts quickly and easily to the user's actions. If the user per-
forms the wrong action it can
tip backwards
for example, if no
anti-tip devices
are fitted.
It is
fully possible to tip the chair
.
The anti-tip devices
are safety components designed
to prevent the chair from tipping backwards and are not intended for constant operation.
If the user manoeuvres the chair in such a manner that the anti-tip devices are frequently
used, they must be checked daily. If the wheelchair is equipped with
electrically powered
drive wheels
, the load on the anti-tip devices can significantly increase and they should
then be checked daily.
It is important that the child has been able to properly try out the chair and takes the time
to practice his or her wheelchair technique. If you have any questions concerning wheel-
chair technique, contact your prescriber/therapist. Please feel free to contact us at Panth-
era AB as well.
Brakes
Bambino
If using our high brakes, care must be taken to not catch the fingers when operating with
the drive wheels. If the high brakes are used and the child will be moving laterally to or
from the chair, it is important that he or she clears the braking mechanism so as to avoid
fastening in it. Keep in mind that the brakes are less effective when the tyres are poorly
inflated or worn. Because tyre sizes can vary, always check the brakes after changing the
tyre type.
The brakes are designed as parking brakes and not as service brakes.
NB: For the brakes to function, the tyres must be correctly inflated
.
See the techni-
cal information.
Seat adjustment
Incorrect seat adjustment can cause pressure sores. If uncertain, immediately contact your
prescriber. Ensure that the side guards do not press too hard against the thighs as this
can cause pressure sores. If the side guards are applying too much pressure, the chair is
either too narrow or the side guards require adjustment. The seat is intended for use with
a cushion.
Other children can hurt themselves on the wheels.
Because spoke guards make the chair more difficult to manoeuvre, they are not standard.
But if the child is with other children, there is a risk of fingers or hands being caught bet
-
ween the spokes, and spoke guards can thus be necessary.
Manoeuvring
Bambino
If the distance between the foot plate's lowest part and the underlying surface is less than
40 mm, the foot plate can catch on surface projections and cause falls forwards. If the
child is being pushed or moving independently down over a kerb with the anti-tip devices
extended, they can catch on the kerb edge and cause a fall forwards. If you are uncertain,
retract the anti-tip devices and ask for help.