Safety Instructions; Declaration Of Conformity; Delivery Content - Drive Ecotec Manuel D'utilisation

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a wheelchair by DRIVE MEDI-
CAL. You won't be disappointed by the combination
of design, functionality and quality of this modern and
versatile wheelchair.
Please read this user manual carefully before using the
wheelchair. You will find important safety instructions
as well as tips on how to use and clean this wheelchair.
For questions or additional information, please contact
a DRIVE MEDICAL specialized dealer, that provided this
wheelchair.
This user manual includes all necessary and essential
guidelines for adjusting as well as using the wheelchair
ECOTEC.
This user manual can also be found online or requested of
the customer service. In doing so, you can find enlarged
versions for visually impaired people. Blind people must
be instructed by an accompanying person.

Declaration of conformity

The DRIVE MEDICAL GMBH & Co.KG declares conformity
for this standard wheelchair ECOTEC according to the
EG-guidelines 93/ 42 for medical products.
Indikation
Indication
This wheelchair must only be used as transportation
or mobilization of handicapped people, indoors and
outdoors on all surfaces.
The use of this wheelchair is inappropriate when:
Perceptual disorder
Vestibular disorder
Limb loss of both arms
Joint contracture/ Damaged joints on both arms
Unable to sit

Delivery content

1. Wheelchair
2. User Manual
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Safety instructions

For proper and safe use, we advise you to regard the
following instructions:
Stability and Balance
This wheelchair was designed to ensure stability, that is
needed in ones every day use.
Every movement on the wheelchair affects the point of
gravity, which may cause the wheelchair to tip over. We
advise you to wear the seatbelt, to increase your safety.
Maximum capacity
The approved maximum capacity of the user is 130 kg.
But the level of activity is an essential factor. For example:
An active user weighing 75 kg can stress the wheelchair
more than a user weighing 100 kg. There for we advise
you to contact a DRIVE MEDICAL specialized dealer
before buying a wheelchair, that which will be used on
a daily basis.
Reaching an object from the wheelchair (sitting)
The balance limit to reach an object was set by a repre-
sentative group of wheelchair users.
Only the arms may be extended over the wheelchairs
seat.
The body and head should stay inside the limits of
the seat.
Leaning forward
Don't lean over the armrests with your body. You must
lean on something and bend down to reach an object in
front of you. Due to this, you can use the steering wheels
in the front as an aid (by leaning forward), to maintain
stability and balance. The correct alignment of the wheels
is essential to your safety.
Leaning backwards
Set your wheelchair as close as possible to the desirable
object, that you can easily reach it by extending your
arms, while sitting in a normal position. You must not
lean back, for the wheelchair may tip over.
Lateral transfer
This transformation can be performed alone, assuming
you are agile and strong enough.
Set the wheelchair as close to the place, which you
want to sit on, as possible, whereby the steering wheels
point forward. Activate the fixing brake and move your
body towards the desired place.
If there's no support beneath you while moving, please
use a board if possible.
If you are capable of standing alone, and if your torso
is strong and agile enough, you may change your po-
sition by yourself. Fold the footrests up and put them
aside to make room. Bend your body forward, while
leaning on the two armrests, and stand up. Then move
your body toward the place, where you want to sit,
while distributing your weight to your arms and hands.