Things To Know; Insurance; Authorisation For Road Traffic; Adjusting The Wheelchair - Days Solstice Comfort Manual De Instrucciones

GB – 8
Applying the handbrakes
Pull brake levers (A) and engage pawls (safety catches)
(B).
Release handbrakes
Pull brake levers (A) and pawls (B) automatically disen-
gage out of the detent (lock position).
7

Things to know

7.1

Insurance

There are no regulations requiring insurance for wheel-
chairs. However, for reasons of liability, it is advisable to
consult your own third-party insurance company to clari-
fy whether or not the Solstice Comfort is insured in case
of accidents or if a separate insurance should be taken
out.
7.2

Authorisation for road traffic

In the sense of road traffic regulations, the Solstice Com-
fort is not a powered vehicle.
• Always use footpaths.
• Use pedestrian crossings to cross lanes of traffic.
• Pay particular attention to pedestrians.
8

Adjusting the wheelchair

The following describes how you can operate the me-
chanical adjustments of the wheelchair in order to adjust
your seat position to ensure a comfortable and safe ride.
Note
However, only perform the work if you are familiar with
handling the required tools. If you are uncertain or have
questions, please contact your Days Healthcare special-
ised dealer (see dealer stamp on the back cover).
Risk of tipping when seat is adjusted!
• Changing the angle of the seat and backrest increases
the risk of tipping.
• Only use the seat adjustment when inside and on level
and solid floors.
• Adjust the seat position as upright as possible when
driving outside.
Caution!
Observe the safety instruction contained in Chapter
"2.1.3 Safety information – Transport, assembly and
maintenance" from page 3.
Solstice Comfort – 15.09.2010
8.1

Seat

8.1.1 Seat – Adjusting the angle
A
1. Pull adjustment lever (A).
2. Adjust the seat angle.
3. Let go of the adjustment lever.
8.1.2 Seat – Removing/inserting the cushion
A
Remove
Lift front of seat cushion (A) and remove upward.
Insert
Push seat cushion towards the back rest and press down
to the seat board.
8.2

Backrest

8.2.1 Backrest – Adjusting the angle
1. Pull adjustment lever (A).
2. Adjust the angle of the backrest
3. Let go of the adjustment lever.
A