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Preparing the product for use
6.3.1.3 Adjusting the belt length
CAUTION
Incorrect approach to the adjustment process
Injuries, malpositions, user discomfort due to adjustment errors
► The qualified personnel is responsible for the individual positioning and fitting of the belt system.
► Adjusting the belt system too tightly may lead to unnecessary pain or user discomfort.
► Adjusting the belt system too loosely can cause the user to slide into a dangerous position. In addition, the
fastening snaps could open unintentionally if they slide against hard parts of clothing (e.g. buttons).
CAUTION
Lack of instruction
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to incorrect information
► The qualified personnel is responsible for making sure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff has under
stood the proper adjustment, use, maintenance and care of the belt system.
► In particular, ensure that the user and/or attendant/care staff knows how to quickly loosen and open the
product to avoid delays in case of emergency.
Notes on correctly applying and adjusting the lap belt: see Page 44.
6.3.1.4 Adjusting the control device
WARNING
Incorrect configuration settings
Falling, tipping over, collision due to programming errors
► Programming the control device may only be performed by qualified personnel. The manufacturer of the
product and the control device manufacturer are not liable in case of damage caused by programming which
was not performed properly and/or which was not adjusted properly according to the user's abilities.
► Note that modified parameter settings in the configuration can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In
particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking or joystick settings can lead to unexpected and there
fore uncontrollable driving characteristics and cause an accident.
► After configuration/programming is complete, the user must test the driving characteristics of the product
under the supervision of the qualified personnel.
6.3.1.4.1 Wheelchair control options
If necessary, the programming of the wheelchair control unit can be adjusted to the specific user requirements.
Information on using the wheelchair control unit: see Page 24.
Troubleshooting information: see Page 68.
Further information on programming can be found in the service manual or the supplied instructions for use from
the control device manufacturer Curtiss-Wright.
6.3.1.4.2 Attendant control
The power wheelchair can be ordered and equipped with an attendant control. It may be necessary to fit the
already installed attendant control to the actual body size of the attendant.
Information on operating the attendant control: see Page 50.
Troubleshooting information: see Page 69.
6.3.2 Adjustments by the user
The power wheelchair is preconfigured on delivery. In the course of use, some settings can be subsequently
changed by the user (see the following sections).
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Adjusting the armrests (see Page 21)
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Adjusting the lower leg length (see Page 21)
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Adjusting the back angle (see Page 23)
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Adjusting the position of the control panel (see Page 55)
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Adjusting the lap belt (see Page 44)
This fine-tuning should be carried out by attendants and in the presence of the user. The user should be sitting
upright in the power wheelchair during fine-tuning.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
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