Handicare PUMA 40 Manual de usuario

Puma 40

USER MANUAL (CANADA)

9006403C

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the right to changes and modications.

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2011-01

English

Table of contents | 5

1 Introduction 8

1.1 This user manual 8

1.2 Symbols used in this manual 8

2 Safety 9

2.1 Temperature 9

2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 9

2.3 Moving parts 10

2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 11

3 General description 12

3.1 Main components 12

3.2 Congurations 12

3.3 The user 13

3.4 User environment 13

3.5 Adjustment options 14

4 Wheelchair settings 15

4.1 Seating system 15

4.2 Seat height 15

4.3 Centre of gravity setting 15

4.4 Controller height and depth 16

4.5 Control system programme 16

5 Use of the wheelchair 17

5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use 17

5.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 17

5.3 Driving the wheelchair 18

5.4 Obstacles 20

5.5 Adjustment options 20

5.6 Pushing the wheelchair 21

5.7 Transport of the wheelchair (without occupant) 21

5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car 22

5.9 Fastening the seat belt 24

5.10 Storage after use 24

6 Maintenance of the wheelchair 25

6.1 Maintenance plan 25

6.2 Batteries 25

6.3 Tyres 30

6.4 Cleaning the wheelchair 30

6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair 31

7 Troubleshooting 32

8 Technicalspecications 33

8.1 CE declaration and requirements 33

8.2 Technical information 33

8.3 Electric wiring diagram 35

6 | Table of contents

9 Warranty 36

9.1 Provisions of warranty 36

9.2 Liability provisions 37

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8 | Introduction

1 Introduction

Congratulations on choosing a Handicare

wheelchair. Handicare’s high-quality

mobility products are designed to enhance

independence and make your everyday life

easier.

1.1 This user manual

This user manual will help you to use and

maintain your wheelchair safely. This entire

user manual for this wheelchair consists of

three booklets:

• The general wheelchair user manual (this

booklet)

• The user manual for the seating system

• The user manual for the controller

When necessary this general user manual

refers to other manuals as shown below:

&Seating system: Refers to the user manual

for the seating system.

&Controller: Refers to the user manual

for the controller.

&Battery charger: Refers to the user manual

for the battery charger.

Read this entire user manual (all of the

booklets) carefully before using the product.

If one of the user manuals was not included

with your wheelchair, please contact your

dealer immediately.

In addition to this user manual, there is also a

servicemanualforqualiedspecialists.

CONTACT HANDICARE IF YOU HAVE A

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

1.2 Symbols used in this manual

Note!

Pointing out possible problems to the user.

Caution!

Advice for the user to prevent damage to the

product.

Warning!

Warnings for the user to prevent personal in

jury.

Not following these instructions may result

in physical injury, damage to the product or

damage to the environment!

Safety | 9

2 Safety

Warning!

Always follow the instructions given next to

the warning symbols! Not following these

instructions may result in physical injury,

damage to the wheelchair or damage to the

environment. Where possible, the warnings

have been placed in the applicable paragraphs.

2.1 Temperature

Warning!

Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s

motors. The motors are continuously in motion

during use and can reach high temperatures.

After use, the motors will cool down slowly.

Physical contact may cause burns.

Ensure that the wheelchair is not exposed to

direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Certain parts of the wheelchair, such as the

seat, the backrest and the armrests, can

become hot if exposed to the sun for too long.

This may cause burns or skin irritation.

2.2 Electromagnetic radiation

The standard version of your electric

wheelchair has been tested for compliance

with the applicable requirements regarding

electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements).

Note!

It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic

radiation emanating from mobile telephones,

medical apparatus and other sources, may

have an inuence on the wheelchair.

It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair will

interfere with the electromagnetic elds of, for

example, shop doors, burglar alarm systems

and/or garage door openers.

In the unlikely event that such problems do

occur, you are requested to notify your dealer

immediately.

10 | Safety

2.3 Moving parts

Warning!

Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should

be avoided. A wheelchair has moving and rotating

parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious

physical injury or damage to the wheelchair.

Moving/rotating parts (gure 1)

1. Wheels (turning and pivoting)

2. Electrical tilt adjustment

3. Electrical high/low adjustment

4. Electrically reclining backrest

5. Electrically elevating legrests

Figure 1

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