If your product has CE Declaration of Conformity / been damaged during transit, please contact other information your dealer or PRO ACTIV immediately. Classification The FREEWAY steering attachment (referred to as a "product" below) is classified as a class I product.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY Introduction can move and control their hands and arms so that they are able to operate the controls and perform the full steering Before starting your journey for the first movement without restrictions while time, familiarise yourself with these operating driving.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY Obstacle height and turning circle Manufacturer Maximum drive-over / negotiable obstacle CE marking height: 10 cm (must be ensured through an appropriate adapter assembly / setting, Operating instruction present for the steering wheels must be removed product (...
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 11 Hand-over Before starting your trip check that the product's brake functions. You are not allowed The hand-over must be done by your dealer or to take trips if the brakes are not fully a field representative or by a product functional.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.) During long trips, especially when to tthe product handlebars. These could travelling downhill, the wheel rim and the prevent safe operation of the product while brakes of the product may heat up. Therefore, driving.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY When driving over or passing obstacles, it When driving in a circle or turning on hills is important that you avoid any product or body or downward slopes, there may be an parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead...
Operating Instructions FREEWAY The brakes are operated using the brake lever. 17.2 Wheel To reduce the packing dimensions, the wheel Brake lever of the product can be removed. In order to remove the wheel, first of all the rim brake needs to be unhinged. For this purpose,...
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Figure 4: Disconnect the cable Figure 6: Open and turn quick release Figure 7: Remove the wheel by pulling downwards Figure 5: Brake disconnected Now the wheel can be removed. To do this, open the quick release and then turn it a few rotations to the left to loosen the wheel.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 19 Transport When loading or transporting, the product can be held on the handlebar. When transporting in vehicles it must be noted that the product is not approved for use as a seat in vehicles or disabled person's...
Operating Instructions FREEWAY To avoid corrosion and therefore malfunctions manufacturer which were included in delivery are followed. or breakages of components, the product may not be exposed to any aggressive Only manufacturer's original parts may be environmental influences. If this cannot be used when ordering spare parts.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspections are then always (this may also include the cleaning or performed after another year after the last disinfection of the product before the disposal). inspection. The maintenance schedule can be In the following section, you will find a found in the inspection lists in chapter 30.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY Further information can be found in PRO ACTIV's general terms and conditions at www.proactiv-gmbh.com. Any modifications to the product which have not been expressly approved by PRO ACTIV will invalidate the warranty. Such modifications may cause unforeseeable safety risks and are therefore not permitted.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 27 Appendix: Tightening torques and securing details The following table shows the torques for shaft screws with a metric control thread (valid if the drawing or assembly instructions do not state different values!): Torque MA in Nm depending on how tight the screws are Dimension Stability 8.8...
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 28 Appendix: Medical product passport / record of training Product specifications: Serial number: Customer data: Surname, forename: Street: Postcode, city: Phone: Paying organisation: Training carried out by: Medical supplies dealer PRO ACTIV field representative Stamp / Date / Dealer's signature...
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 29 Appendix: Hand-over certificate 29.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use Completed Topics Remarks / fulfilled The product is suitable for the customer based on their own judgement and the customer information received regarding the disability- related restrictions.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 29.2 Check list for training the user Cmpleted / Topics fulfilled All mechanical function controls were explained and their function demonstrated. Adaptation of the adapter to the wheelchair and removing the adapter from the wheelchair was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and / or their assistant.
Operating Instructions FREEWAY 30 Appendix: Inspection lists Initial inspection: after 5 months OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Functional and safety check of the steering, adaptation to the product and the adapted wheelchair / wheelchairs...
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Subsequent inspection: After another year after the last inspection or already beforehand following particular loading OK / not OK resolved carried out Check all screws / fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil / grease all pivot points and bearings Visual inspection of the frame and attachments for crack formation, deformation, etc.
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Operating Instructions FREEWAY Your dealer: PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH Im Hofstätt 11 72359 Dotternhausen – Germany Tel. +49 7427 9480-0 Fax +49 7427 9480-7025 E-Mail: info@proactiv-gmbh.de www.proactiv-gmbh.com...
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