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.
Any adverse event in relation to the device must be reported to your local dealer and the national com-
petent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to manufacturer.
For information about product safety notices and product recalls, local dealer information are available
at the website etac.com
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.
• 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.
• Keep a hand on the handle on the back of
the chair when adjusting the back angle.
• Information about transportation can be
found in the document "M1460 Transpor-
tation in Motor Vehicles" supplied with the
product.
• Information regarding frame and seat
combinations including max. load in com-
bination can be found at: etac.com.
• Settings and adjustments to the product
or accessories are only to be made by
persons who have read the user guide.
• Ensure that moving parts does not
squeeze or trap body parts when adjusting
them.
• Ensure that body parts are not trapped
in openings for mounting of supports/
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.
User
• If the user is close to the max. load
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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.
• Ensure the stability of the product is main-
tained before placing the user in it
• Use the fixlocks mounted on the product
to fasten and adjust all vests and belts.
Note the prepared slots in the hip and leg
supports intended for belt guidance.
• Postition the back vertical and tighten the
bushing up against the gasspring before
transportation.
• Inspect the product and all of its acces-
sories and replace any worn out parts
before use.
• Do not expose the piston rod to scratches
etc. It is important to use a cloth or the
like, if tools are used to adjust the gas
spring.
• 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 cushions.
• The device conforms to ISO 7176-8,
covering requirements and test methods
for static, impact and fatigue strengths.
• Unoccupied device is suitable for land and
air transport.
• Removable parts without use of tools:
head support and arm rest. The removal
will have adverse effect on the device.
• The product is approved for transportation
in vehicles according to ISO 7176-19. More
information can be found in the document
"M1460 Transportation in Motor Vehicles"
supplied with the product.
• In accordance with ISO 7176-19 Annex
D, the product is evaluated regarding the
ability to accommodate vehicle-anchored
pelvic and shoulder belts. The device
receives an overall score of "Good".
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