Important Safety Information - Permobil BodiLink Head Support Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS: Follow These Instructions
- User and Caregiver: Follow all instructions and
safety information provided with the product and
provided by the manufacturer of your wheelchair or
other accessories. The product should be installed
and adjusted by a qualified and competent medical
equipment provider or licensed healthcare professional.
- Permobil cannot be held responsible for damages
or injury due to misuse of the product or failure to
follow instructions provided in this manual. Contact
Customer Support if you require further assistance in
understanding cautions, warnings, or instructions for
using or maintaining your product.
WARNINGS: Use As Intended:
- This product is designed for the intended user and
intended use only. Any modifications could potentially
endanger the user and cause discomfort or damage.
- Never use the equipment to maneuver a wheelchair or
anything that it is attached to. It is never to be used as a
handle, lift, guide, or support, except as described in this
manual.
- DO NOT use any BodiLink Supports to transfer in or out
of the wheelchair. BodiLink Supports are not designed to
support the full weight of the user.
- During the first few hours of use, a healthcare
professional should be available to observe
skin condition and assess the likelihood of skin
breakdown. During regular use, periodically check
for skin discoloration and/or irritation. If there is any
discoloration to skin/soft tissue, STOP USE immediately.
If the discoloration does not disappear within 30 minutes
of disuse, immediately consult a healthcare professional.
- DO NOT place anything between the user and
the product. Additional materials may reduce the
effectiveness of the product and increase risk factors for
skin breakdown and instability.
BodiLink Head Support Operation Manual
WARNINGS: Installation, Interference, Use
- Never use the equipment unless all components are
fully functional. Refer to the "Warranty" section in this
manual.
- ATTENTION! Before use: Check regularly to make sure
the equipment is securely mounted to the wheelchair
system and is properly adjusted, and check all hardware
for wear, breakage, and tightness. Re-tighten any loose
screws/bolts, referring to the instructions in this manual.
DO NOT continue to use the equipment if any part
cannot be tightened or is broken.
- DO NOT use the product unless the head support
hardware stem is completely through the bottom of the
mounting block by at least ½". If the hardware stem is not
fully inserted through the opening in the mounting block,
the head support may not be securely mounted and may
disengage from the back support.
- Unless otherwise specified, fasteners should be
tightened to 9.6 Nm (85 lb-in).
- ATTENTION! Always check that the gear teeth in each
joint are aligned for full tooth engagement before final
tightening. Failing to do so could cause wear on the teeth,
leading to parts slipping out of adjustment or hardware
failure. (GT Hardware only)
- Ensure that the product does not interfere with any other
wheelchair components. Interference could jeopardize
effectiveness and user safety and cause damage. After
installation, slowly articulate the full range of power/
recline / tilt, watching closely to make sure there is no
interference.
- DO NOT modify this product. Doing so will void its
warranty and may lead to personal injury or alter the
effectiveness of the product by increasing the risk factors
for skin breakdown and/or instability.
- Installing alternate parts to your wheelchair may change
the structure and function of the equipment. To ensure
stability during use, assess the need for additional safety
features on the wheelchair, such as anti-tip bars or other
available options.
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