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Operating instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2
accessories for your own use. The form for the
record of training and the hand-over certificate
can be found in chapters 38 and 39.
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 38) and the hand-over
certificate including the associated check list
(chapter 39) 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. 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.
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.
13 Safety instructions – prior to
driving/use
When getting into the wheelchair, do not
tread on the footrests as this may tip the chair
over.
When getting into the product, a good
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
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.
2. Close the handbrakes, to prevent the drive
wheels from rolling away.
3. Turn the steering wheel of the product
against the direction of travel so that this is
as far forward as possible.
4. If possible, swivel the footrests and, if
necessary, arm rests out of the way of the
transfer.
5. Now follow the steps prescribed by your
therapist for the transfer.
Before every trip, check the condition of
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.
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals.
Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. Tyre pressure which is too
low affects on the driving behaviour of the
product and has a negative effect on the
braking efficiency.
Before starting out, check that the
product's brake works. If all existing brakes are
not fully functional, no trips may be taken.
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