Operating instructions
SPEEDY
Easy-running, rigid-frame wheelchair
subject to EC Directive 93/42/EWG for Medical Devices Printed in Germany 07/2010
Contents
1. Scope of delivery .......................................1
1.1 Before initial use ....................................2
2. Product description .....................................2
3. Specific requirements ...................................3
3.1 Angle of backrest ..................................3
3.2 Sag of seat and backrest covering .................... 3
3.2.1 Body Contour..................................... 4
3.2.2 Adjustable seat and backrest covering .................4
3.3 Height of seat..................................... 4
3.4 Seat angle / height of seat at front ....................5
4. Tipping and turning stability ...............................6
4.1 Positioning of drive wheels .......................... 6
4.2 Wheel camber ....................................6
5. Anti-tip support......................................... 7
6. Maintenance and care ...................................8
6.1 Adjusting toggle joint brake ..........................8
6.2 Adjusting castor axle ...............................8
6.3 Choosing appropriate castor .........................9
6.3.1 „Wobbling“ castors .................................9
6.4 Checking and adjusting wheel track ...................9
6.5 Checking bolted joints .............................10
6.6 Tire pressure ....................................10
6.7 Care of quick-release axles and ball bearings ..........10
6.8 Cleaning the wheelchair ...........................10
6.9 Protection against corrosion ........................10
7. Safety instructions .....................................11
8. Warranty ............................................13
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Dear Customer,
We congratulate you on the purchase of
your PRO ACTIV wheelchair.
With this wheelchair, you have purchased
a quality product that is tailored specially to
meet your needs.
The following information contains details
on how to use your wheelchair. Read
these instructions carefully before using
your wheelchair.
Should you have any questions regarding
your new wheelchair, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Your PRO ACTIV team.
PRO ACTIV
Reha-Technik GmbH
Im Hofstätt 11
D-72359 Dotternhausen
Tel. 0 74 27/ 94 80-0
Fax 0 74 27/ 94 80-25
info@proactiv-gmbh.de
www.proactiv-gmbh.de
1. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The PRO ACTIV wheelchair is supplied
with a seat and backrest covering, drive
wheels, castors and footrest.
In accordance with your order, the wheelchair is equipped with additional accessories, e.g. folding backrest, V-shape,
handgrips, steering fork with quick tighten/
release mechanism, seatbelt.
Please check that your wheelchair is complete upon receipt!
The wheelchair is tested for complete functionality before delivery. Should you wheelchair become damaged during transport,
please contact your medical supplies dealer or PRO ACTIV immediately.
Hilfsmittelkatalog Positionsnummer:
Speedy 18.50.03.0065
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PRO ACTIV easy-running wheelchair
Model SPEEDY, is a rigid-frame wheelchair
that enables the driver of the wheelchair to
adapt it to his/her specific requirements.
The frame and other parts are manufactured from high resistance aluminium alloy.
Depending on the accessories and the
wheelchair dimensions, the overall weight
is min. 11 kg.
Wheelchairs with folding backrest: The
angle of the folding backrest of the wheelchair can be set at 7 different positions. The
sag of the seat and backrest covering can
be adjusted to the requirements of the user
with Velcro ribbons (not possible with Body
Contour version). The adjustable backrest
ensures comfortable seating and a good sitting posture that avoids strain on the spinal
column.
Wheelchair with folding backrest and quickrelease castor axles. The backrest of these
versions can be folded down onto the seat,
the armrests folded down at the side and
the wheel forks with castors as well as the
drive wheels can be removed for loading/
transport purposes.
Fig. 1
1.1 BEFORE INITIAL USE
It is important that both you, your attendant care staff or your escorting persons are
familiar with and observe these operating
instructions and the warnings that are contained in them.
Disregarding warnings can result in damage
to the wheelchair, in falling, tipping or loss of
control over the wheelchair/situation. This
can lead to the wheelchair driver or other
persons suffering severe injuries.
Your therapist/doctors should inform you,
your attendant care staff/escorting persons
of the movements you are capable of performing with the wheelchair before initial
use. They should also explain which wheelchair techniques you are capable of learning with your handicap. Do not undertake
manoeuvres with the wheelchair that you
have not practised or are capable of.
Your therapists/doctors and medical supplies dealer should also instruct you and
your attendant care staff/escorting persons
in how to use your wheelchair and the settings as well as the safety accessories (e.g.
anti-tip supports, seatbelt) that are available. These instructions must be complied
with.
Do not overestimate your own ability or underestimate dangerous situations/
manoeuvres with the wheelchair as this
may have serious consequences for you
and other persons.
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IMPORTANT
Stellen Sie bei jeder Montage/vor jeder
Nutzung sicher, dass die Rückenlehne
in der gewünschten Position fest arretiert ist und die Steckachsen der Lenkund Antriebsräder ebenfalls fest arretiert (Betätigungsknopf in rückwärtiger
Grundstellung, Indexrille sichtbar) sind.
IMPORTANT
Removing the stop screw may increase the
risk of tipping. To counteract this, use the
anti-tip supports where required.
To adjust the backrest, remove any pressure (otherwise risk of tipping) and release
the drop-in pins (Fig. 2 a) that drop into the
holes on the left and right side. To do this,
pull the middle of the cord (Fig. 2 b) located
underneath the seat covering that is connected to the drop-in pins.
After releasing both drop-in pins, the backrest can be adjusted as desired. Release
the cord to lock the backrest in position
again. Ensure that both drop-in pins are
securely fixed in the desired holes before
using the backrest.
Should the seat angle be changed, the
backrest can be re-adjusted accordingly at
any time.
When driving up inclines and transporting
luggage (e.g. rucksacks) on the backrest,
the centre of gravity is shifted to the back.
This can be compensated for by tipping
the backrest forward so that the wheelchair
does not tip backward as easily.
For comfortable sitting, the backrest can be
fixed in the last position so that it is tilted
slightly backward.
IMPORTANT
Tilting the backrest backward shifts the
centre of gravity. The further back the backrest is tilted, the sooner the point of tipping
in this direction is reached.
3.2 Sag of seat and backrest covering
The wheelchair is equipped according to
the order with the seat and backrest covering „Body Contour“ or with an adjustable
seat and backrest covering. Both types
of covering have excellent air circulation
which can be advantageous when used
in conjunction with a suitable cushion for
problems caused by decubitus.
3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Angle of backrest
If the wheelchair is equipped with a backrest
with angle adjustment, the backrest can be
adjusted to 7 different positions in 5° increments.
If possible, we recommend setting the backrest upright to obtain a comfortable sitting
position. Low backrests for handicapped
persons: We recommend tipping the backrest slightly forward and loosening the top
belt of the backrest covering (not possible
with Body Contour version) so that the sag
is greater at the top.
b
a
Fig. 2
c
Please note that the adjustment mechanism
of the backrest is secured by a stop screw
(Fig. 2 c) before leaving the factory. The
stop screw allows the backrest to be tilted
max. 7° backward from the vertical position.
Remove the stop screw to use the entire
adjustment range of the backrest.
The stop screws can also be used as a position stop so that you do not have to search
for your own special backrest position when
mounting the wheelchair.
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Always sit down in the wheelchair slowly
to prevent the seat and backrest covering
from tearing.
3.3 Height of seat
The wheelchair is supplied with a 2-slot
wheel holder (Fig. 4 a). This allows the seat
height to be adjusted 6 cm at the back.
a
Fig. 4
b
The seat height can be adjusted as follows:
1. Turn the wheel holder 180°. The slots
of the wheel holder are off-centre so
that the wheelchair can be lowered by
approx. 1 cm
2. Mount the wheel holder at the top hole
in the frame. The seat height is then
lowered by approx. 2 cm
3. Mount the wheel socket in the top slot.
The seat height is then lowered by
approx. 3 cm
Adapt the seat to the desired height by
combining the adjustment possibilities
described above.
Wheel holders are available with 3 slots to
raise the seat height further by approx. 3
cm. The use of 26“ drive wheels can under
certain circumstances increase the seat
height by a further 2.5 cm.
3.2.1 Body Contour
The seat and backrest covering of the Body
Contour version can considerably improve
the driving comfort due to its elasticity and
in conjunction with a suitable cushion can
help to prevent decubitus. However, the
Body Contour covering cannot be adapted
to the special needs of each individual.
3.2.2 Adjustable seat and backrest covering
The adjustable seat covering comprises a
belting system. The horizontal belts can be
pulled taut by Velcro fasteners so that the
seat sag can be adjusted accordingly.
a
Fig. 3
The adjustable seat covering comprises a
belting system. The horizontal belts can be
pulled taut by Velcro fasteners so that the
seat sag can be adjusted accordingly.
The backrest also comprises a belting system. The sag of the backrest can be adapted to the special requirements of each individual. Remove the backrest cushion and
adjust the horizontal belts at the buckle (Fig.
3 a) as required. To prevent the buckle bar
from bending, feed both belts through the
buckle. Replace the backrest cushion.
IMPORTANT
Check the tautness of the seat and backrest covering at regular intervals and in
case of doubt, allow the medical supplies
dealer to check its state. A tear in the seat
or backrest covering may cause accidents
with severe injuries.
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Fig. 5
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the wheel holders are mounted
at the left and right to the frame in the same
manner and that the wheel sockets are in
the same position. Check using the scale.
IMPORTANT
After altering the height of the seat, check
the wheel track and reset. Also readjust the
castor axle and the brakes accordingly (see
6.1-6.2 and 6.4).
3.4 Seat angle / height of seat at front
Once the seat height at the back is set
as required, the seat angle and the seat
height at the front can be set accordingly.
Numerous castors and 3 different castor
forks (Fig. 5) are available for this purpose:
1-slot, 2-slot and the 3-slot fork. The matching forks are installed at the factory according to your seat height/length of lower leg.
Three positions are available for mounting
the castors.
In order to increase the angle of the seat,
mount the castors in a lower position. If
the castors are mounted at a higher position, the angle of the seat is reduced. If
the adjustment range of the fork does not
suffice, choose the next longer or shorter
one as required. The bottom position of the
1-slot fork is equivalent to the top position of
the 2-slot fork and the bottom position of the
2-slot fork is equivalent to the top position of
the 3-slot fork.
IMPORTANT
After altering the angle of the seat, check
the wheel track and reset if necessary. Also
readjust the castor axle and the brakes
accordingly (see 6.1-6.2 and 6.4). Ensure that
there is sufficient space between the footrest and the floor. This should not be less
than 4 cm.
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tion with the back on the backrest) tips
backward on a surface with a 10° inclination (uphill in the forward direction) without
using external force (e.g. by pushing the
hand rims, shifting weight to the back, etc.),
the static stability is less than 10°.
Critical obstacles
If the castors of the wheelchair are standing on an obstacle with the critical obstacle
height and the drive wheels are positioned
exactly in front of this obstacle, the wheelchair will tip over backward when an attempt
is made at driving the wheelchair onto the
obstacle if the user does not actively shift
his body forward.
4.2 Wheel camber
The negative wheel camber will be carried
out according to your order. However, it can
be altered at all times by mounting the corresponding camber adapter.
For wheel holders that are mounted on the
inside, only a 1° camber can be mounted
(we recommend using only wheel holders
mounted on the inside for body weights
of up to approx. 80 kg). For wheel holders
mounted on the outside, a camber of 1°, 4°,
6° and 12° is possible.
A wheel camber not only increases the
stand stability at the side of your wheelchair
but also widens the track (overall width) of
the wheelchair.
Contact your medical supplies dealer or
PRO ACTIV if you wish to alter the wheel
camber or if you wish to mount the wheel
holder on the outside instead of the inside
and vice-versa.
4. TIPPING AND TURNING STABILITY
Easy tipping and turning stability of the
wheelchair can be achieved when the axle
mount of the drive wheels is located near
to the centre of gravity of the wheelchair
user. Moving the drive wheels further back
reduces the risk of the wheelchair tipping
but also makes it more difficult to turn and
steer. Settings, however, should be made
according to the requirements/ability of
each individual to ensure safe driving.
4.1 Positioning drive wheels
Remove the drive wheels from the quickrelease axles.
If possible, loosen the inner fixing nut (Fig.
4 b) with a SW 30 screwdriver (to avoid
scratches on the outer side of the wheel
holder, push the socket along the slot and
tighten the nut again with a torque of 75
Nm.
Ensure that the sockets on the left and
right are at the same position on the wheel
holder. A scale can be found on the wheel
holders to check correct positioning.
IMPORTANT
After shifting the axle mount for the drive
wheels, check the wheel track and readjust
if necessary. Also readjust the castor axle
and the brakes accordingly (see 6.1-6.2 and
6.4).
IMPORTANT
Extreme settings, for example, drive wheels
that are mounted much further forward are
only permitted for practised drivers who can
shift their weight forward when driving. We
urgently recommend using anti-tip supports
for settings where the static stability angle
in the backward direction is less than 10° or
a critical obstacle height is less than 5 cm.
To minimise the risk of tipping backward, we
recommend using anti-tip supports even for
settings where the wheelchair cannot tip.
Static stability in the backward direction
If the wheelchair with user (upright posi-
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Fig. 7
a b
c
IMPORTANT
Before using the wheelchair, anti-tip support and after making any adjustments
to the wheelchair, ensure that the anti-tip
support functions correctly. It should not
be possible to swivel out the anti-tip support to the side without releasing the fixing
mechanism and the distance between the
bottom edge of the anti-tip support wheel
and the ground should not exceed 5 cm. If
a greater distance is desired / necessary,
manoeuvres with the wheelchair and this
increased risk of tipping must be practised
with your therapist and doctors.
Check that the anti-tip supports function
correctly after use and at regular intervals.
Should the anti-tip supports no longer function, or you are in doubt as to whether they
are functioning correctly, allow your medical
supplies dealer to check and repair them if
necessary before further use. Otherwise
there is a risk of accident and injury.
5. ANTI-TIP SUPPORT
In order to reduce the risk of unintentionally
tipping the wheelchair backward to a minimum, an anti-tip support is available as an
accessory. The anti-tip support is adapted
via a universal adapter at the axle tube
and can be swivelled under the frame by a
spring mechanism. Remove the spring to
remove the anti-tip support completely.
Fig. 6
a
b
To negotiate an obstacle, swivel the antitip support under the frame (Fig. 6a/6b) so
that it does not come into contact with the
obstacle.
To do this, press the anti-tip support bar (Fig.
7 a) and swivel the anti-tip support under the
frame. After overcoming the obstacle, press
the bolt (Fig. 7 b) that is attached to the antitip support bar to swivel the anti-tip support
into the operating position. Ensure that it is
locked in position correctly (Fig. 7 c).
IMPORTANT
The anti-tip support is designed exclusively
to minimize the risk of the wheelchair tipping backward.
It is not intended to reduce the risk of the
wheelchair tipping forward or to the side.
There are no safety accessories to minimise these risks. We therefore, recommend
that your therapists and doctors instruct
you how to cope with these risks.
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The force of the brake lever can be adjusted
using the adjusting screws (Fig. 8 d). Use a
screwdriver and an SW 8 mm spanner. Oil
the joints of the brake at regular intervals.
IMPORTANT
In its standard setting, the brake bolt is
mounted in position (Fig. 8 e). It may be necessary to mount the brake bolt in position
(Fig. 8 f ) after adjusting the drive wheels.
Please contact your medical supplies dealer or PRO ACTIV for this purpose.
IMPORTANT
Please note that the toggle joint brake of
your wheelchair is a parking brake that
may only be applied when the wheelchair is
stationary. It is not suitable or intended for
reducing speed.
IMPORTANT
Please note that the distance between
the brake bolt and tire of the toggle joint
brake of your wheelchair when correctly
set (see 6.1) must be 3 mm to max. 4 mm.
Therefore, only use the hand rims to propel
the wheelchair. When propelling the wheelchair with the tires (thumb or finger on the
surface of the tire) there is a risk of fingers
and thumb becoming squashed between
the brake bolt and the tire.
6.2 Adjusting castor axle
To ensure good steering and directional
stability of your wheelchair, align the castor
axle vertically on even ground (Fig. 9).
The castor axles may require adjusting for
the following reasons:
You have altered the position of the
drive wheels
You have altered the height or angle of
the seat
The castor axles are no longer vertical
due to an accident or impact
The wheelchair veers to the left or right
when driving on even ground (the cause
may be uneven pressure of the drive
wheels)
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
We recommend regular (at least annually)
maintenance and care of the wheelchair by
PRO ACTIV or the medical supplies dealer.
In particular, the wheelchair should be serviced before and after intensive use, e.g.
during summer or winter vacations.
6.1 Adjusting toggle joint brake
It may be necessary to adjust the brake (Fig.
8 a) for several reasons:
You have altered the tires or the filling
pressure
You have altered the position of the
drive wheels
The brake movement is dissimilar after
long use
a
b
c
f
e
d
Fig. 8
To adjust the toggle joint brake, proceed
as follows:
1. Loosen the fastening screws (Fig. 8 b)
that fix the brake to the brake plate
2. Position the released brake so that
there is a distance of 3mm to max. 4mm
between the brake bolt (Fig. 8 c) and the
tire
3. Tighten the fastening screws again
4. Check the correct setting of the brakes.
When the brake is applied, the drive
wheels should not turn when mediumforce pressure is applied. When the
brake is released, the brake bolt should
not rub on the wheel
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a
b
c
Fig. 9
To set the castor axles, move the wheelchair onto even ground. Adjust the right
castor fork, then the left one and then check
the right one again. Proceed as follows:
1. Check and correct the wheel track
before re-adjusting the castor axle
2. Loosen the locking screw (Fig. 9 b) (Allen
key SW 2.5 mm)
3. Loosen the fastening screws (Fig. 9
c) (Allen key 5 mm) that fix the clamp
blocks to the frame
4. Move the castor block (Fig. 9 a) into
the vertical position. To do so, check
whether the front edges of the clamp
blocks and the castor axles are at a
right angle (90°) to the ground. This can
be checked most simply by using a corresponding triangle. If this setting is not
possible, contact your medical supplies
dealer or PRO ACTIV
5. Tighten the fastening screws again with
a torque of 12 Nm and check the vertical position
6. Apply the locking screw again slightly to
the M6 screw
6.3 Choosing appropriate castor
A variety of castors are available. The
choice of castor depends greatly on the
intended use and driving ability.
Observe the following when mounting and
dismantling the PRO ACTIV aluminium castors:
An Allen key SW4 is located in the
centre of the axle to fix the movement
of the aluminium axle for mounting/dismantling
The tightening torque of the axle fasten-
ing screw M6x16 ISO 7380 is 5 Nm
Secure the screws with special lac-
quer!
6.3.1 „Wobbling“ castors
The limit speed at which castors begin to
„wobble“ is reduced when:
The castor diameter increases
The weight of the castors increases
The castor load is reduced
The after run of the castors is reduced
IMPORTANT
Should the castors begin to wobble, reduce
speed immediately to minimise the risk of
the castors jack-knifing and blocking and
thus avoiding an accident.
6.4 Checking and adjusting wheel track
A good wheel track is essential for the easy
running of the wheelchair. To check the
wheel track, proceed as follows:
Measure the distance (Fig. 10 y) at the front
and back between the drive wheels at
the shaft centre (Fig. 10 x). The distance
between both drive wheels should be the
same at the front and the back. If the distance differs by more than 5 mm, then the
track must be corrected. Correction is also
necessary, if the distance (Fig. 10 z) is not
the same on both sides.
y
y
x
z
Fig. 10
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Use the 0.8 mm, 1.4 mm and 2.0 mm thin
spacers that are provided for this purpose.
To correct the track, please contact your
medical supplies dealer or PRO ACTIV.
6.5 Checking bolted joints
Check the tightness of the bolted joints
two and six weeks after delivery of the
wheelchair. Check them again at regular
intervals (depending on distances covered
and general strain).
6.6 Tire pressure
Check the tire pressure at regular intervals
and after being exposed to extreme temperature conditions. The max. tire pressure
is printed on the outer case of the tire and
should be adhered to.
IMPORTANT
If the tire pressure is too low, optimum
functioning of the toggle joint brake is not
guaranteed. The risk of punctures also
increases.
If the temperature increases, so does the
tire pressure. If pressure is too high, the
tire can burst. Therefore, do not expose the
tires of the wheelchair to extremely high
temperatures, e.g. sauna or in glassed in
areas in summer.
6.7 Care of quick-release axles and ball
bearings
Clean and lubricate the quick-release axles
of the drive wheels and castors as well
as all ball bearings at regular intervals to
ensure that they function reliably at all
times.
6.8 Cleaning the wheelchair
The wheelchair must be cleaned regularly to prevent parts from becoming stiff
and sluggish. In particular, the wheelchair
should be serviced before and after intensive use, e.g. during summer or winter
vacations.
Clean your wheelchair with water and spirits. Do not use abrasives to avoid scratching the outer coating. Do not clean the
wheelchair with a high pressure cleaner.
Store the wheelchair in a dry place and if
possible keep it covered.
6.9 Protection against corrosion
In order to avoid malfunction or breakage of
components, do not expose the wheelchair
to aggressive environmental conditions. If
this cannot be avoided, clean the wheelchair immediately after use and lubricate
movable parts. Regular cleaning (see 6.8)
prevents corrosion.
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their correct position again.
IMPORTANT
Do not stand on the footrest when getting
into/out of the wheelchair due to risk of
tipping.
IMPORTANT
Transporting the wheelchair driver or other
persons in the wheelchair in vehicles has
not been tested by PRO ACTIV and is
therefore, not approved.
The wheelchair can be equipped with a
support headrest. These support systems
are not approved as neck supports for
transport in vehicles.
The seat belt is not designed as a safety
belt for vehicles and should not be used for
this purpose.
IMPORTANT
The max. permissible load of the wheelchair
is 120 kg. Please ensure that this load limit
is not exceeded when transporting objects
and when performing fitness exercises in
the wheelchair.
IMPORTANT
Please ensure when using equipment from
other manufacturers (e.g. seat cushions,
drive devices, etc.) together with your
wheelchair, that the individual components
are suitable and function in conjunction with
the wheelchair correctly. For information on
the suitability of the components, please
contact the relevant manufacturer, your
medical supplies dealer or PRO ACTIV.
IMPORTANT
The wheelchair has several folding mechanisms (e.g. backrest). It is in the nature of
things, that such mechanisms host certain
risks (e.g. squashing of fingers, etc.). We
endeavour to minimise risks as far as possible by corresponding technical constructions. However, a certain risk still remains.
For this reason, please allow the trained
personnel of your medical supplies dealer
to explain how to handle the wheelchair
and to test its mechanisms under their
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Only use the wheelchair for the intended
purpose.
The intended purpose of a wheelchair is to
enable a disabled person to replace his/her
inability to move by technical means in
the form of a wheelchair. In the figurative
sense, the equivalent of walking is driving a
wheelchair dead slow. This applies in particular when using an auxiliary drive.
Using the wheelchair for purposes other
than those intended can result in damage
to the wheelchair that can lead in turn
to accidents or injuries to the wheelchair
driver.
IMPORTANT
Should you have difficulties in understanding the operating instructions, please contact your medical supplies dealer or PRO
ACTIV immediately. Understanding the
warnings and explanations in the operating
instructions is imperative not only for safe
but also correct use.
IMPORTANT
If the wheelchair together with user has
to negotiate obstacles, e.g. stairs, and
facilities such as ramps and elevators are
provided for this purpose, then they must
be used. If such facilities are not available,
the obstacle must be negotiated by 2 persons carrying the wheelchair together with
its user. Do not carry the wheelchair at the
sides and with the footrest.
We recommend holding the wheelchair at
the handgrips or the backrest bow and the
frame. Ensure that the handgrips fit correctly and are securely fixed. This also applies
to adjustable (height) handgrips. If this is
not the case, do not lift the wheelchair with
the handgrips.
Before negotiating an obstacle (stairs,
thresholds, etc.) swivel the anti-tip supports
under the frame or remove them completely, so that they do not come into contact
with the stairs, as this can cause serious
accidents. Move the anti-tip supports into
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supervision. PRO ACTIV is also available to
assist you in this respect.
IMPORTANT
Please note that parts of your wheelchair
may become overheated due to extreme
ambient temperatures (e.g. sauna). This
may lead to risks of burning that should not
be underestimated when the wheelchair
is being used by persons suffering from
hyperpathy.
To minimise these risks, take the necessary
measures (e.g. cover heated parts with a
towel or move the wheelchair out of the
heated area when in the sauna.
Certain risks that are also possible during extremely low temperatures can be
minimised by wearing appropriate insulated
clothing.
IMPORTANT
If required, your wheelchair can be equipped
with a seat belt (Fig. 11 a). The belt can
be purchased from your medical supplies
dealer. Secure the belt by wrapping it round
the backrest and fixing it directly to the tube
of the backrest using the fastening screw in
the side panel (Fig. 11 b) .
b
a
Fig. 11
Ensure that the seatbelt is not fastened too
tightly otherwise this may have a negative
effect on breathing or cause strangulation
in case of an accident or tipping. The driver
of the wheelchair should always be able to
remove the belt easily.
IMPORTANT
In the interests of your own safety, contact
your medical services dealer or PRO ACTIV
should your wheelchair require repairing so
that damage can be eliminated immediately.
To maintain the safety of your wheelchair
and its warranty, only use original parts supplied by the manufacturer. Screws and other
elements of the wheelchair must be correctly and securely replaced during repair
work.
IMPORTANT
Drive carefully and avoid blocking the castors when driving over potholes and loose
stones.
To negotiate obstacles, e.g. kerbs or steps,
the user will have to move his/her body
weight to assist the manoeuvre, otherwise
the castors may jack-knife and block. This
may result in damage to the castors or the
castor fork and injuries. Do not attempt
to negotiate the obstacle if you cannot
actively assist the manoeuvre. This should
be given special attention when using auxiliary drives.
IMPORTANT
There is a higher risk of tipping backward
when driving backward without the anti-tip
support. Therefore, always use the anti-tip
supports when driving backward. If this
is not possible, assisting persons should
ensure that the wheelchair does not tip
over.
IMPORTANT
Due to the extremely high risk of tipping
and injury, do not attempt to use moving
staircases with the wheelchair.
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IMPORTANT
Modifications to the wheelchair that have
not been specifically approved by the manufacturer result in the loss of the warranty.
These modifications may result in safety
risks and are therefore prohibited.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the lights on your wheelchair
function correctly and are clearly visible.
8. Warranty
The warranty conditions can be found in
the enclosed Warranty Agreement and/or
General Terms of Business.
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