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WARNING
Exceeding the service life
Serious injuries due to failure to observe the manufacturer's requirements
► Using the product beyond the specified expected service life leads to increased residual risk.
► Observe the specified service life.
CAUTION
Skin damage
Skin damage or pressure points due to overloading
► Check your skin for intactness before and during use of the product.
► Pay attention to diligent skin care and pressure redistribution during interruptions in using the product.
► If skin damage or other problems occur during use, stop using the product. Consult the qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Use of the product during diagnostic examinations and therapeutic treatment
Impairment of the examination results or the effectiveness of treatment due to interactions of the product with
devices that are used
► Make sure that examinations and treatments are carried out exclusively under the prescribed conditions.
CAUTION
Extreme temperatures
Hypothermia or burns due to contact with components, failure of components
► Do not expose the product to any extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight, sauna, extreme cold).
► Do not leave the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters.
NOTICE
Use under incorrect environmental conditions
Damage to the product due to excessively high or low temperatures
► Only use the product within a temperature range of -15 °C to +40 °C (5 °F to +104 °F).
4.3 Side effects
The following side effects may occur during use of the product:
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Neck, muscle and joint pain
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Circulatory disorders, risk of pressure sores
Contact a doctor or therapist in case of problems.
4.4 Interference due to electromagnetic fields
CAUTION
Electromagnetic fields of other electrical equipment
Falling, collision with persons or objects due to interference with the power wheelchair's control signals
► The power wheelchair complies with all applicable EMC directives and standards and has been tested
accordingly.
► Nevertheless, interference with the product's control device by other electronic equipment may be possible
under certain circumstances (e.g. radio and television stations, amateur radio transmitters (HAM), two-way
radios, medical equipment that emits radiation or also mobile phones). This can influence the functions of the
control device and lead to unwanted deviations of the driving characteristics.
► In this case, move the product out of range of the interference source or turn the interference source off. If
this is not possible, turn the product's control device off and inform the qualified personnel.
► Interference due to other portable electrical devices is more unlikely (e.g. cordless telephones, laptops, tab
lets, networked wristwatches, radios, electric shavers or electric toothbrushes).
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