Usage instructions BUDDY 4all & classic
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29 Transport
29.1 Securing handling of the product
When loading or transporting, the product can
be held on the frame and on the back cross
bar.
29.2 Passenger transport in motor ve-
hicles
The transportation of persons in a wheelchair
or other persons in the product in motor vehi-
cles is only permitted when observing the
equipment specified in Chapter 27. In this
case, observe the versions in Chapter 27.
29.3 Securing the product in a vehicle
(without a person)
To reduce weight, individual components such
as the caster forks with caster wheels and the
drive wheels can be removed from the product
for loading and stored separately. The product
and all associated components must be se-
cured during transport so that they are not
damaged (e.g., by falling over) and do not
become a hazard to persons or other products.
Before transport, check with your vehicle deal-
er about safely securing it using the existing
fitted lashing rings or other securing devices.
Suitable brackets are mostly available in the
vehicle and are described in the operating
manual of the vehicle.
When the product is in the transport vehicle,
you or the person accompanying you should
proceed as follows:
1. Operate the parking brake.
2. Secure and safely stow any components
from the product which have been previ-
ously removed.
3. Bags, walking sticks, and other objects not
belonging to the product which are on or in
the product, must be removed and secure-
ly stowed.
4. Secure the product with lashing straps. To
do this, use the existing securing devices
in the vehicle. After securing, the product
may not roll, slip or tip over to the side any
more.
The tensioning straps used to fasten the
product securely in the transport vehicle must
only be attached to the motor vehicle compo-
nents intended for that purpose and to the
frame of the product.
Do not transport the product on the front
passenger seat. The product could slip and
impede the driver.
29.4 Passenger transport over obsta-
cles in the product
If the product with its user needs to be
transported over an obstacle and there are
suitable facilities such as a ramp or a lift avail-
able, then these should be used. If such facili-
ties are not available, then the obstacle is to be
overcome by being carried by two helpers.
When carrying the product, it may not
be lifted
by the side sections, the drive wheels or the
footrests. PRO ACTIV recommends holding
the product by the frame and the back cross
bar to carry it.
The procedure with stairs is usually as follows:
Climbing up stairs:
1. Two assistants carry the product with its
user backwards up the stairs. The anti-
tipping supports are in the passive posi-
tion.
2. The assistant behind the product has the
control. They tilt the product and have a
firm grip on the back cross bar during the
transport process.
3. The second helper at the front grips the
product by the frame and lifts the product
up one step at a time.
4. The helpers then move to the next step up
and repeat the process until they reach the
end.
5. The user can help the climb by rotating the
handrim.
