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It is recommended that you take along an
assistant to the training so that, if required,
they can assist you later when handling the
product.
11 Hand-over
The hand-over must be done by your
rehabilitation specialist dealer or a field
representative or by a product consultant from
PRO ACTIV. During the hand-over, the record
of training (chapter 35) and the hand-over
certificate including the associated check list
(chapter 36) must be filled in. The rehabilitation
specialist dealer should send a copy of the
completed documents to PRO ACTIV for filing
either as a scanned file via e-mail, by fax or in
the post. These documents are available as
pdf files which can be completed in the
download area at
www.proactiv-gmbh.com
under the link "more documents
12 Getting to know the product
During the initial commissioning of the product,
drive at minimum speed and become
accustomed to the driving characteristics of the
product. Always adapt the speed and driving
manoeuvres to match your own abilities and
external circumstances. You will get a feel for
how to use the product safely after a short
time.
Let the coach of your wheelchair sports club
instruct you fully on the game and wheelchair
techniques used in your sport.
Practice bending, gripping, routes and getting
out, until you know the limits of your abilities.
Allow yourself to be assisted until you know
what can call falls or tips and how to avoid it.
Get to know the environment in which you wish
to use the product. Look out for obstacles and
learn how to overcome or avoid them.
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13 Safety instructions – prior to
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
technique when supporting yourself and the
appropriate body posture is required which you
must learn together with your therapist. To
avoid the risk of falling, please observe the
following steps:
1. Move the product as close as possible to
2. Turn the steering wheel of the product
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3. Now follow the steps prescribed by your
the wheels (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes
and rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign
bodies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts about the serviceability of the product,
stop using it.
Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. Tyre pressure which is too
low has a negative effect on the handling of
your product.
back upholstery at regular intervals and in case
of doubt, have your rehabilitation specialist
dealer assess its condition.
off the footrest when using the product, if
necessary by using a special securing device.
anti-tipping supports are in good working order.
Operating instructions SPEEDY F1
driving/use
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
When getting into the product, a good
the seat from which you want to climb in to
the product. The product wheels must be
parallel to the seat. If possible, use a
transfer aid.
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
therapist for the transfer.
Before every trip, check the condition of
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals.
Check the stable condition of the seat and
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
Before using the product, ensure that the
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