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Indications for Use
The standard IKON 40 is a manual wheelchair device that is intended to be used to provide mobility to persons ages 12
and over (adolescents and adults) with a weight capacity of 300 lbs. The device is to be used as a means of mobility for
persons limited to a sitting position.
The manual wheelchair is a medical device indicated for use by persons with limited motion abilities who are unable to
stand, walk and/or sit independently. The IKON’s use is committed to the transportation and moving of such people in
sitting position. Users can move with the wheelchair independently or with the help of an attendant. The chair can be
used indoor and as well as outdoor on different surfaces (asphalt, concrete, stone and gravel) in good weather
conditions. Any other use of the chair is excluded from possible liability claims.
The IKON should not be used in the shower or bath. The frame and components will rust and will void the warranty. The
chairs are not explosion resistant and must not be used where there are flammable gases or liquids present (e.g.,
anesthetics, volatile solvents and cleaners, etc.)
products are designed for use with specific IKON parts and accessories.
The use of non-IKON parts or accessories with the IKON wheelchair may void the warranty and is excluded from
possible liability claims.
The IKON products may only be used as described in this manual and with proper regard for recognized healthcare and
workplace safety and accident prevention practices.
Indications: The device is specifically indicated for individuals who (because of the wide variety of possible health
problems) are unable to stand and/or walk and so they need a transportation device to maintain some or all daily tasks.
Contra-indications: This type of wheelchair must not be used by persons with flaccid paralysis or other diseases that
cause serious body control problems. Such persons require special wheelchairs designed for extra stable support of
the user’s body. The need and possibility of usage of an IKON wheelchair should always be estimated an indicated by
a physician or a physical therapist. The manual wheelchair is a medical device indicated for use by persons with limited
motion abilities who are unable to stand, walk and/or seat independently. It dedicated to the transportation and moving
of such people in a seating position.
Safety and quality standards
The
IKON
wheelchair has passed all necessary non-clinical laboratory tests and conforms with the following North
American and European Standards:
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 – 2009, Section 1: Determination of Static Stability
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 - 2009, Section 5: Determination of Dimensions, Mass and Maneuvering Space
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 - 2009, Section 7: Measurement of Seating and Wheel Dimensions
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 - 2009, Section 8: Static, Impact and Fatigue Strengths Tests
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ANSI / RESNA - ISO 7176-11 Wheelchairs- Section 11: Test Dummies
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ANSI / RESNA – ISO 7176-13 Wheelchairs- Section 13: Determination of coefficient of friction
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 – 2009, Section15: Requirements for Information Disclosure, Documentation and
Labeling
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ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 – 2009, Section16: Resistance to Ignition of Upholstered Parts
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CAL117:2013, Section 1: Flammability Testing
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ISO 8191-1:1987 & 8191-2:1988: Flammability Testing
The IKON wheelchair has been tested to the following standards, but are not intended to be used for substantial
equivalence.
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PN-EN 12182:2005
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PN-EN 12183:2010
