Usage instructions BUDDY 4all & classic
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However, please check the product immediate-
ly upon receipt, preferably in the presence of
the freight company, for any damage which
may have occurred in transit. If you are of the
opinion that damage has occurred during
transit, please do the following:
1. Record a statement of facts in the pres-
ence of the freight company - photo docu-
mentation of the packaged product and the
unpacked product with detailed images of
product damage
2. Preparation of a declaration of assignment
- you assign all claims from this damage to
the freight company.
3. Statement of facts/photo documentation,
delivery note, and declaration of assign-
ment are sent to PRO ACTIV.
Failing to observe these instructions, or report-
ing damage after acceptance, means that the
damage cannot be acknowledged.
PRO ACTIV will subsequently review the dam-
age and discuss the further procedure with you
(shipment of replacement parts, returning the
product to PRO ACTIV for a complete repair,
etc.).
5 Introduction
Before starting your first journey, familiarise
yourself with these usage instructions, paying
particular attention to all of the safety infor-
mation and hazard warnings contained in
them.
Allow your therapists and doctors to advise
you, your carers, and assistants on how to use
the product and what you are safe to do with
the product based on your current ability. Clari-
fy with them as well which wheelchair tech-
niques you can learn on the basis of your abil-
ity.
Under no circumstances should you do
anything with or in the product that you have
not learned to do and have not mastered.
You, your carers, and assistants should also
seek advice from your therapists and doctors
as well as the rehabilitation specialist dealer
about the use and settings of your product and
all the safety accessories available (e.g., anti-
tipping supports and lap belt).
You should always heed the advice pro-
vided by doctors, therapists and the rehabilita-
tion specialist dealer on the necessary safety
accessories.
If you are not sure how to handle the
product or if technical faults occur, please con-
tact your rehabilitation specialist dealer or
PRO ACTIV before using it.
Never leave the product unattended.
Secure the product against unauthorised
use and theft.
When combining your product with
equipment made by other manufacturers (e.g.
seat cushion, drive devices, etc.), make sure
that the serviceability of the individual compo-
nents and the unit made up of them is ensured.
You can get information on the suitability of a
combination from the manufacturer of the third-
party components or from your rehabilitation
specialist retailer.
The product contains small parts that may
pose a choking hazard for children.
6 Purpose and indication
This product offers children and young people
who have difficulty walking or cannot walk the
option to replace walking with driving, using a
muscle-powered wheelchair to a technically
feasible extent. The objective is to maintain or
increase the greatest possible independent
mobility and to integrate the active wheelchair
user in everyday life.
Indications: Walking impediment or limited
ability to walk due to paralysis, limb loss, limb
defect/deformation, joint contractions/joint
damage, neurological and muscular diseases.
