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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
Introduction
Introduction
1.3 Usage
The sports wheelchair’s design makes it suitable for users who have difficulties walking or who
have a mobility handicap as a result of:
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Paralysis
• Loss of limbs (leg amputation)
• Limb defects or deformities
• Damaged or defective limbs
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Other illnesses
When adapting the wheelchair for the user, the following should be taken into account:
• Body, height and weight (max. load 140 kg.)
• Physical and mental constitution
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Age
• Residential circumstances
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Surroundings
1.4 Service
In the event of questions or problems that cannot be solved using this user´s manual, please
contact Wolturnus A/S customer service at (+45) 9671 7170.
Wolturnus A/S strives to provide full assistance to its customers in every respect. For Woltur-
nus A/S contact information and a list of service locations - go to section 13 in this manual.
If the wheelchair has to be returned for repairs we can offer a temporary wheelchair for loan.
For further information, please contact Wolturnus A/S.
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
This user´s manual provides users and helpers with essential information about the design,
functions, use and maintenance of the Wolturnus Sports wheelchair. The manual contains the
information necessary to ensure safe use of the wheelchair. It contains troubleshooting infor
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mation with solutions (where/if applicable). The wheelchair is an easy-propulsion active sports
wheelchair made by high-strength aluminum. The wheelchair´s design makes it easy for the
user to operate the chair independently. The wheelchair is custom-built according to the user’s
instructions. This ensures that the wheelchair meets the individual user’s requirements.
The instructions in this manual are essential for safe and correct use of the wheelchair. Be
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fore starting to use it, it is important that both the user and helper read these instructions
carefully - paying special attention to the safety instructions. Furthermore, The information
provided ensures that the user gets the optimum advantage of the wheelchair’s features and
functions. Keep this user´s manual throughout the lifetime of the wheelchair: it contains infor
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mation to future questions and it contains guidelines for adjusting and adapting the chair.
This user´s manual has been produced in accordance with DS EN82079-1 ’Preparation of in
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structions for use - Structuring, content and presentation’. It is divided into sections. The head
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ing on each page contains the title of the overall section. The footer of each page displays the
page number, year, and site of origin of the user´s manual. It also includes the wheelchair´s
model.
1.2. Intended Use
Wolturnus sports wheelchairs are designed for individual use, for either playing wheelchair
basket, wheelchair rugby or wheelchair tennis. It is not design to function as an everyday wheel
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chair. It is only suitable for persons who are unable to walk or have a mobility problem. Only
equipment specified in this user´s manual may be used with the wheelchair, and vice versa.
Wolturnus A/S does not guarantee this product if it is used with accessories or products from
manufacturers other than those specified as part of the modular system.
Use of the wheelchair for any purpose other than the aforementioned will be considered incor
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rect. In the event of incorrect use, the user - i.e. not the manufacturer - is liable for resulting
damage to persons or property.
The wheelchair may only be used by experienced users. For personal protection and in order
to ensure that the wheelchair is used safely and correctly, it is a requirement that the user and
helpers receive training and instructions prior to use of the wheelchair.
To ensure that the wheelchair is used correctly it has to be operated exclusively as described in
this user´s manual. The user bears final responsibility for accident-free use.
Risk of injury with incorrect use
To avoid the risk of fingers getting caught in the rear wheel spokes or wheel locks, and to
avoid the risk of the chair tipping, children should not play with the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Service and repairs to the wheelchair must only be carried out by authorised personnel trai-
ned by Wolturnus A/S. In the event of problems, please contact Wolturnus A/S.
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