Table Of Contents - progeo EXELLE VARIO Classic User Manual

CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 4
FLAMMABILITY ........................................................................................................ 5
SYMBOLS USED ..................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT LABELS ................................................................................................. 5
1 INTENDED PURPOSES AND CONDITIONS OF USE ................................. 6
2 PUTTING THE WHEELCHAIR INTO SERVICE AND REGULAR USE ........ 7
2.1 Tyre pressure................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Brakes .......................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Quick release rear wheels .......................................................................... 10
2.4 Apertura/chiusura della carrozzina ............................................................. 11
2.5 Footrests ..................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Front frame with removable footrest ........................................................... 13
2.7 Calf strap .................................................................................................... 14
2.8 Adjustable backrest upholstery ................................................................... 14
2.9 Armrests ..................................................................................................... 15
2.10 Fasteners .................................................................................................... 17
2.11 Wheelchair lifetime ..................................................................................... 17
3 SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 18
3.1
Accident prevention .................................................................................... 18
3.2 Transfers: getting in and out of the wheelchair ........................................... 19
3.3 Starting to drive your wheelchair ................................................................. 20
3.4 Negotiating obstacles: steps and stairs ...................................................... 21
3.5 Negotiating slopes or inclines ..................................................................... 23
3.6 Ensuring stability ......................................................................................... 24
4 TRASPORT OF THE WHEELCHAIR .......................................................... 25
5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ....................................................... 26
6 ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................... 27
7 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................... 28
7.1 Narrow passage transit wheels ................................................................... 28
7.2 Anti-tip wheel .............................................................................................. 28
7.3 Tipping aid .................................................................................................. 29
7.4 Pelvic belt and harness ............................................................................... 30
7.5 Headrest ..................................................................................................... 31
7.6 Rear wheels / tyres / hand rims................................................................... 31
7.7 Clothing guards ........................................................................................... 31
8 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 32
8.1 Replacement of worn parts ......................................................................... 33
8.2 Inspection of components ........................................................................... 33
8.3 Disinfection and reuse of the wheelchair .................................................... 34
8.4 Storage ....................................................................................................... 34
8.5 Disposal/recycling of materials ................................................................... 34
8.6 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................ 35
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 36
10 WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 37
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