Operating instructions LITTY 4you
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Before using the product, ensure that the
anti-tippers are 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 neces-
sary, then you need to work with your thera-
pists and doctors to practice and learn to han-
dle the increased risk of tipping.
Due to environmental effects, it is possible
that the properties and therefore secure at-
tachment 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 han-
dles 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
wheelchair may have folding /closing mecha-
nisms which pose a risk of crushing injuries
(e.g. trapping your fingers). For this reason,
please allow your specialist retailer to explain
how to work these mechanisms and then have
a go yourself under instruction.
If required, you can have a suitable waist
belt fitted to your product. Please make sure
that the waist belt is set up so that it does not
have any negative impact on breathing, does
not strangle you should you fall or tip out of the
product and which you can easily remove
yourself.
12 Safety instructions - while driv-
ing / using
Please note that some parts of your prod-
uct can become extremely hot in at hot ambi-
ent temperatures (e.g. a sauna). This means
that above 50°C, the product may be damaged
and above 40°C there is already the risk of
burns for the user, which should not be under-
estimated, particularly for people with impaired
sensitivity. For this reason, the product should
not be exposed to such extreme temperatures.
PRO ACTIV cannot accept any liability or pro-
vide any warranty for personal injury and mate-
rial damage caused by such stresses. There
are also certain risks that exist at extremely
low temperatures, which can be minimised by
wearing appropriately insulating clothes for
example.
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.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When driving round a bend, reduce your
speed to a minimum.
Please note that the knee lever wheel lock
which your product is fitted with is a parking
brake which may only be applied when the
product is at a standstill. This is not a service
brake which is suitable for reducing speed.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (if possible the width of a
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles
and other road users.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose sur-
faces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).
