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Driving an electric wheelchair requires a user
to have cognitive, physical and visual skills.
The user must be able to estimate and correct
the results of actions taken when operating the
wheelchair.
The wheelchair may not transport more than
one person at a time. The maximum user
weight is 160 kg unless otherwise indicated
on the identifi cation plate. Additional weight,
such as rucksacks, accessories or medical
apparatus, must be added to the user's weight
to determine the maximum weight, which may
not be exceeded.
Note!
The wheelchair's identifi cation number and
other important information may be found
on the identifi cation plate. For detailed
information about where to fi nd and how to
read the identifi cation plate see Chapter 10.
Labelling
The user must be familiar with the contents of
the user manual before driving the wheelchair.
In addition, the user of the wheelchair must
have been given thorough instruction in
using the wheelchair by a qualifi ed specialist
before he or she participates in traffi c. The
fi rst sessions in the wheelchair should be held
under the supervision of a trainer/advisor.
The intended lifetime of the wheelchair is 5
years. Please DO NOT use or fi t any 3rd party
components to the wheelchair unless they are
offi cially approved by Sunrise Medical.
Warning!
The user of the wheelchair is responsible for
complying with the applicable local safety
regulations and guidelines. Contact your
dealer for information about regulations
applicable to your usage conditions.
Use the lapstrap if applicable and make
sure the lapstrap is correctly fi tted to the
wheelchair and adjusted to the user.
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Seating system)
Driving the wheelchair under the infl uence of
medicines that can aff ect your ability to drive
is not permitted.
Driving the wheelchair without suffi cient
eyesight is not permitted.
No more than one person is to be seated in
the wheelchair at a time.
Do not allow children to ride in the
wheelchair unsupervised.
3.4 Area of application
The variety of fi tting variants as well as the
modular design mean that it can be used by
those who cannot walk or have limited mobility
e.g. because of:
•
Paralysis
•
Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
•
Extremity defect deformity
•
Joint contractures/joint injuries
•
Strokes and brain injuries
•
Neurological disabilities (e.g. MS,
Parkinson...)
•
Illnesses such as heart and circulation
defi ciencies, disturbance of equilibrium or
cachexia as well as for elderly people who
still have the strength in the upper body.
Use is restricted to persons who are mentally
and physically able to control an input device
to operate the chair and its functions in a safe
way.
When considering provision, please also note
the body size, weight including the distribution
of body weight, the user's physical and
psychological constitution, the age of the user,
their living conditions and their environment. If
in doubt a health care professional should be
involved to ensure the user is not exposed to
unacceptable risks.
3.5 User environment
The wheelchair has been designed for use by
an individual on a daily basis. It is suitable for
both indoor and outdoor use (EN12184 (2009)
class B).
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