General Remarks; General Information / Safety Instructions - Thomashilfen Hercules Small Gebrauchsanweisung

Gebrauchsanweisung – Hercules Small Instructions for Use – Hercules Small
Remarks

General Remarks

• This "special needs restraint" is designed to give extra support to children who
cannot sit properly in conventional seats. To be sure that this restraint system is
suitable, the doctor should always be consulted.
• Read the Instructions for Use carefully before first use. If you have difficulty read-
ing, please have them read to you. If the copy of the Instructions for Use is missing,
you can download one from www.thomashilfen.de. The contents of the digital
Instructions for Use can be enlarged.
• Check the packaging for any transport damage and to be sure the product is in
flawless condition.
• Changes to the product are only permitted within the scope of the intended adjust-
ment options.
• Cleaning and daily care can be provided by relatives and caregivers. Maintenance
and inspection are done by the distributor.
• All of the screws to the product have to be warmed prior to removal because they
are fastened with a thread locker. If the product is to be put back together again, all
of the screws have to be secured with a thread locker.
• In some countries it necessary to carry a medical certificate.
• The rehab car seat can be used on the back seats as well as on the front passenger
seat. The chosen car seat MUST face forward.
• Only use the seat in an upright position.
• Place the seat in the vehicle so that it cannot be caught by a door or other moving
vehicle seats.
• This seat is not suitable for use at home, in boats or other non-certified applications
• All labels have to remain on the product and should not be tampered with.
Safety Instructions
• Check at least every 3 months that the settings on the product still work for the
user's current body measurements. If need be, have a distributor / orthopaedic
technician adjust the settings.
• Do regular (weekly) checks to make sure that the setting options on the product
work.
• Be careful of the moving parts when adjusting or folding the product.
• Only lift up the product by its firmly welded or screwed parts.
• Never use the seat's straps to lift or carry the seat.
• Before each use check that all the nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
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