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Safety
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this product must never be covered or removed and must remain
present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the product. Immediately replace or repair illegible
or damaged signs, symbols and instructions. Contact your local dealer for instructions.
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be reported to your local
dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to
manufacturer.
EN
Caregiver
• Read the "User Guide" carefully before use
and keep it for future reference. Incorrect use
of this product may cause serious injury to the
user
• This product contains small parts which could
present a choking hazard if removed from their
intended placing
• Settings and adjustments to the product or
accessories are only to be made by persons
who have read the user guide and who has
been given the necessary instructions by a
product advisor.
• Users who have difficulties reading the user
guide can have someone read the user guide
aloud to understand how to use the product.
• Always use the correct lifting techniques and
aids for this purpose
• Never leave the user unattended in this
product. Ensure permanent supervision by a
caregiver
• Repair/replacements must only be made using
new original R82 spare parts and fittings and
carried out in accordance with the guidelines
and service intervals prescribed by the supplier
• If there is any doubt as to the continued safe
use of your R82 product or if any parts should
fail, stop using the product immediately and
contact your local dealer as soon as possible
• Transportation of the product whilst the user
is in it is not allowed. It is allowed to use the
product with the user safely strapped in it for
transfers over short distances. Do not cross any
obstacles during transfer.
• Ensure that moving parts does not squeeze or
trap body parts when adjusting them
• Ensure that the user is supported, when
performing any adjustment on the product or
accessories
Environment
• Observe the surface temperature on the
product, before placing an user in it. This goes
especially for users with insensitive skin as they
cannot feel the heat. If the surface temperature
is above 41°C then allow the product to cool
before use
• Use this product on a level surface without
any obstacles. Be aware of reduced
maneuverability on slippery surfaces
• When using on inclines, please refer to
measurements
User
• If the user is close to the max. load limit and/
or has a lot of involuntary movements, e.g.
rocking, a larger size with a higher max. load or
a different R82 product should be considered
Product
• Carry out all positional adjustments on the
product and accessories and ensure that
all knobs, screws and buckles are securely
fastened before use. Keep all tools out of the
reach of children
• As a minimum, use the product with a support
placed at the top of pelvis or higher
• Activate the brakes before placing the user into
the product
• Ensure the stability of the product is
maintained before placing the user in it
• Ensure the castors are fully-functional and
secure before use
• Inspect the product and all of its accessories
and replace any worn out parts before use
• This product is tested for resistance to ignition
at level non-ignition in accordance with EN
1021-1, EN 1021-2 and ISO 7176-16
• The product might lose its flame resistant
characteristics if using other than original R82:
Cushioning
• This product is not to be occupied in a motor
vehicle. The user must be positioned in a
vehicle seat and the product must be stored in
a luggage compartment
• The user must not occupy the product while
it is being transported into or out of a vehicle
by a lift
Accessories
Rocker
• Can damage hard and soft surfaces
Daily adjustments
• Hip/chest supports are adjustable in
circumference and distance to the floor, using
the ratchets on the supports and the knob on
the center column.
• Knee supports are adjustable in circumference
using the ratchets on the supports.
Furtermoreb the knee extension/flexion level is
adjustable with the daily adjustment kit offered
as an accessory to the product.
• All other adjustments can be done by using the
Allen key supplied with the product.
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