Operating instructions SPEEDY 4all & 4you & 4teen
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operating instructions and any other
accessories for your own use. The form for the
record of training and the hand-over certificate
can be found in chapters 38 and 39.
It is recommended that you take along an
assistant to the training so that, if required,
they can assist you later when handling the
product.
During the initial commissioning of the product,
drive at minimum speed and become
accustomed to the driving characteristics of the
product. Always adapt the speed and driving
manoeuvres to match your own abilities and
external circumstances. You will get a feel for
how to use the product safely after a short
time. Before driving up or down slopes or hills
with the product, you should be proficient in the
safe handling of the product on the flat.
11 Hand-over
The hand-over must be done by your dealer or
a field representative or by a product
consultant from PRO ACTIV. During the hand-
over, the record of training (chapter 38) and
the hand-over certificate including the
associated check list (chapter 39) must be
filled in. The dealer should send a copy of the
completed documents to PRO ACTIV for filing
either as a scanned file via e-mail, by fax or in
the post. These documents are available as
pdf files which can be completed in the
download area at
www.proactiv-gmbh.com
under the link "more documents >>".
12 Safety instructions – prior to
driving / use
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
Before every trip, check the condition of
the wheels (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes
and rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign
bodies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts about the serviceability of the product,
stop using it.
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals.
Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. Tyre pressure which is too
low affects on the driving behaviour of the
product and has a negative effect on the
braking efficiency.
Before starting out, check that the
product's brake works. If all existing brakes are
not fully functional, no trips may be taken.
Check the stable condition of the seat and
back upholstery at regular intervals and in case
of doubt, have your dealer assess its condition.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the footrest when using the product, if
necessary by using a special securing device.
Before using the product, ensure that the
anti-tippers are in the operating position and in
good working order. In this case, it must not be
possible to swivel the anti-tippers to the side
when in operating position without having to
unlock them first.
The lower edge of the anti-tipper wheels
may not be any more than 5
cm from the
ground. If a larger gap is required or
necessary, then you need to work with your
therapists and doctors to practice and learn to
handle the increased risk of tipping.
Due to environmental effects, it is possible
that the properties and therefore secure
attachment of the push handle covers may
change detrimentally. For this reason, it is
important to check the handles are tightly fitted
and fixed in position prior to use. If this should
no longer be the case, then the push handles
may not be used until they have been fixed
.
Every time before you use the product,
make sure that the anti-tippers and push
handles are firmly attached and the quick-
release axles on the caster and drive wheels
are also securely locked in place.
Depending on its optional extras, the
product may have folding / closing
mechanisms which pose a risk of crushing
