Transport; Preparing For Use - Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Multitec Gebrauchsanweisung

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TiLTing, overcoming obstacles, such as curbs
Getting up onto the sidewalk:
The attendant positions the wheelchair in forward gear
in front of the sidewalk. He/she then tilts the wheelchair
backwards until the steering wheels reach up onto the
sidewalk; he/she pushes the wheelchair forward until the
rear wheels are against the edge of the curb and pushes
the wheelchair once again until the rear wheels roll over
the edge of the curb.
Getting down off the sidewalk:
The attendant positions the wheelchair facing forward
with the back to the sidewalk and tilts it backwards until it
is balanced. Then he/she pushes the wheelchair forward
until the rear wheels touch the street, after it has driv-
en over the obstacle. Then he/she gradually lowers the
steering wheels to the ground.
Getting over stairs:
Since it is difficult to get over stairs, we recommend get-
ting assistance from two attendants, one in front of the
wheelchair and one behind the wheelchair.
The attendant positioned behind the wheelchair tilts it
until it is balanced. Then he/she holds it against the first
stair, gripping the handle firmly to help lift the wheelchair.
The attendant who is positioned in front of the wheel-
chair holds the front lateral frame firmly and lifts the chair
over the stairs while the other person places one foot on
the next stair and repeats the first step.
Do not lower the steering wheels of the wheelchair until
the attendant positioned in front of the wheelchair has
crossed the last stair.
To go down stairs, the same procedure as described
above should be followed, in reverse order. Do not at-
tempt to lift the wheelchair by grasping any removable
parts (for example, the armrests, leg supports or foot sup-
ports. Avoid using an escalator.
Traveling on inclines
We recommend avoiding ramps with an incline of more
than 9°. In the case of larger inclines, there is a risk of
tipping over if the wheels spin or when approaching an
incline at an oblique angle.
Going up ramps:
Lean your upper body forward and operate the hand rims
with rapid pushes to reach the proper speed. If you want
to stop to rest along the way, the two brakes must be op-
erated simultaneously.
Going down ramps:
Lean your upper body backwards and let the hand rims
slide through your hands, ensuring that you can control
the speed and direction. Avoid sudden direction chang-
es, never attempt to ascend or descend a ramp diago-
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nally, and do not attempt to turn the wheelchair when
ascending The wheelchair is not suitable as a seat for
driving a vehicle.
Take note of the permitted maximum weight of the user.
This information can be found in the technical data in these
instructions for use as well as on the identification plate.
Protect the rollator from direct sunlight.
Product parts can become hot and cause skin injuries if
touched.
Transport in motor vehicles for the transport of mobili-
ty-impaired persons (KMP)

Transport

All wheelchairs approved by Drive DeVilbiss as seats in
vehicles are tested according to ISO 7176 19. The tests
according to ISO 7176-19 were carried out with the res-
traint systems from AMF-Bruns. The correct assembly of
the restraint system is a prerequisite for the safe trans-
port of the products in the KMP and the basis for the
release. Fixing points on the restraint system (see AMF
Bruns installation instructions) The AMF-Bruns restraint
systems provide the force nodes for fixing the products
in the KMP. The products may only be fastened to these
force node points for restraint in the KMP.
The person responsible for the transport should be fa-
miliar with the current regulations for transport as well
as with the operation of the KMP and the restraint sys-
tem. Four-point restraint systems anchored to the vehic-
le must be used to secure the wheelchair.

Preparing for use

Your multifunction wheelchair is usually delivered com-
pletely assembled. Some simple maneuvers will make it
ready for use. Risk of pinching! Watch your fingers when
folding and setting up the wheelchair and access the
only the parts shown.
Whether or not your
wheelchair is approved as
a seat in a motor vehicle
for the transport of mobili-
ty-impaired persons (KMP)
can be seen from the hook
symbol (photo 1) on the
wheelchair or can be read
in this instruction manual,
chapter Transport in motor
vehicles for the transport
of mobility-impaired per-
sons (KMP).
Instructions for use MULTITEC