Transport - Drive Devilbiss Rotec Gebrauchsanweisung

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Overcoming obstacles with an attendant
Getting up onto the sidewalk
The attendant positions the wheelchair facing forward
in front of the sidewalk. He/she then tilts the wheelchair
backwards towards him-/herself until the steering-
wheels reach up onto the sidewalk; he/she pushes the
wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are at the edge
of the curb and pushes the wheelchair further 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 steering wheels at the edge of the curb and tilts
it backwards towards him-/herself. Then he/she careful-
ly pushes the wheelchair forwards until the rear wheels
touch the street, then he/she gradually lowers the stee-
ring 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 at the push
handles. The attendant who is positioned behind the
wheelchair tilts it backwards towards him-/herself while
holding the handles firmly. The attendant who is posi-
tioned in front of the wheelchair 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 re-
peats the 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 proce-
dure as described above should be followed, in reverse
order.
Lifting the wheelchair with hoists
If the wheelchair needs to be lifted with a gantry crane,
for example, to overcome obstacles, only the 4 points on
the frame of the wheelchair which are identified with a
hook sticker may be used as lifting points
Do not attempt to lift the wheelchair by grasping any re-
movable parts (for example, the armrests, leg supports
or foot supports). Avoid using an escalator.
Traveling on inclines by independent wheelchair users
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 an appropriate speed.
If you want to stop to rest along the way, the two brakes
must be operated simultaneously.
Going down ramps
Lean your upper body backwards and use the hand rims
which slide through your hands to control the speed and
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direction.
Avoid sudden direction changes, never attempt to as-
cend or descend a ramp diagonally, 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.
Risk of jamming
Wheelchair has moving parts.
There is a risk of entrapment when making adjustments
and settings on the wheelchair.
Protect the product from direct sunlight
Product parts can become hot and cause skin injuries if
touched.
Every serious incident which occurs in connection with
the product must be reported to the manufacturer and
the competent authority of the member state in which
the user and/or patient is located.
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 fami-
liar with the current regulations for transport as well as
with the operation of the KMP and the restraint system.
Four-point restraint systems anchored to the vehicle
must be used to secure the wheelchair.
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 ROTEC