Introduction; Handling The Wheelchair; Application - Ortopedia Impuls-System Operating Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you choosing a wheelchair from the
IMPULS model range.
With its many design versions and acces-
sories, the IMPULS wheelchair system can
be adapted to suit your varying clinical
needs.
Like any other vehicle, a wheelchair is a
technical aid. It requires explanations for
use and a degree of maintenance. It also
has hidden dangers that may appear if it
is used incorrectly. It is therefore impor-
tant to learn how to handle it correctly.
These instructions are intended for use in
conjunction with the booklet "Safety In-
formation for Mechanical Wheelchairs",
to help you to familiarise yourself with the
operation of the wheelchair and to pre-
vent accidents.
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Children should read these instructions
and the booklet "Safety Information for
Mechanical Wheelchairs" with their par-
ents, guardian or carer before venturing
out for the first time.
Note:
Please note that the equipment ver-
sions illustrated may differ from your
model.

2. Handling the wheelchair

2.1 Application

The IMPULS 1 wheelchair is a standard
lightweight wheelchair with a fixed driv-
ing wheel position.
IMPULS 2-4 models are activity wheel-
chairs, which can be adapted to suit the
corresponding requirements of respec-
tive users.
The Impuls XX wide wheelchair is for
heavier users weighing up to max. 160
kg.
The Impuls Postura wheelchair offers a
padded backrest with angle adjustment
and a padded seat, which can also be
adjusted in depth.
IMPULS System wheelchairs are de-
signed for daily use, both indoors and
outdoors, for work or for leisure. For the
experienced user, the IMPULS System
wheelchair offers possible settings for
active performance with high manoeu-
vrability.
Before being used for the first time, the
wheelchair should be adjusted by your
ORTOPEDIA dealer. The adaptation will
take into account the driving experi-
ence, the physical limits of the user and
the main place of use of the wheelchair.
Warning:
Setting or adjustment should only be
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carried out by an authorised ORTO-
PEDIA dealer.
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