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PAWS UM EN
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General Information, Intended Use and Quality Standards
Thank you for choosing
a PAWS Power Add-On Scooter for manual wheelchairs
. This User Manual contains detailed
information on the device and important guidelines to ensure correct and safe usage.
Please read this manual carefully
. It is especially important that you understand and follow the safety requirements.
In this User Manual, we use the following terminology: -
•
Device
–
refers to the PAWS Power Add-On Device
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User
–
refers to the person using the device
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Wheelchair
–
the wheelchair that is used with the device
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Kerb
–
the edging of a pavement or sidewalk. Spelt “Curb” in Canada and the USA
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Set-up
–
the way the device is configured according to User requirements
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Docking/Undocking
–
the process of connecting/disconnecting and lifting/lowering the device to the chair
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QR
–
refers to Quick Release between the clamp housing and the device proper
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Distributor
–
the authorised Distributor in the country of purchase
The Manufacturer
continuously develops its Devices and reserves the right to change specifications and functions
without notice.
If you have concerns or queries, please contact your Distributor directly. Contact details are located on the last page of
this manual.
Intended use and indications for use
Intended use: The Device is intended to be used as an auxiliary drive unit for folding and rigid frame wheelchairs. Any
other use is prohibited.
Indications: The device is indicated for individuals who require power assistance in propelling a Wheelchair in a seated
position. Specifically, for those who: -
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have been instructed in its handling
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can move and coordinate both hands and arms without major restrictions
•
have the physical and mental ability to operate the wheelchair and device in all possible situations
Contra-indications: This type of device must not be used by persons with cognitive or processing limitations that would
prevent them from using the device as intended.
Use by people with partial or complete flaccid paralysis must be determined by a qualified wheelchair fitting expert with
advice from a physician and/or occupational or physical therapist.
The ability to safely control the device is essential to its use.
Wheelchair pairing: It is important that the Wheelchair used can withstand the forces generated by clamping and driving
with the Device. Significant stresses may be applied to the Wheelchair beyond that intended by its original design.
Please consult with the supplier of the Device before changing to wheelchairs other than that to which the device was
fitted at the time of delivery. Consult
your Authorised PAWS Distributor for interface options for fibre composite
frames.
Quality standards
The Device has passed all necessary tests and thus conforms with the following European Standards:
ISO 14971 ; ISO 20417 ; EN 12184 ; EN 12182 ; ISO 7176 -Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10.
