DeVilbiss Healthcare drive InstaFold Guide D'utilisation page 76

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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The aluminium alloy InstaFold™ Powerchair has been designed to provide a comfortable and secure solution for users
who have mobility restrictions. The product is a class A powerchair (under EN 12184:2014), class I medical device and
class 2 invalid carriage (under The Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988). The InstaFold™ Powerchair
is designed to be suitable for extended outdoor use, but with indoor use capabilities. For specific guidance with outdoor
use, see section 9.6. This manual is composed from the product design and specifications at the time of publication.
As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the powerchair that you
purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.
4. SAFETY
4.1 Warnings & Cautions
Warning
Caution
4.2 Risk Assessment
Before using the powerchair, a risk assessment must be performed by a competent individual to ensure the safe
use of the powerchair on a user-byuser basis. It is the responsibility of users and carers to determine that they
are both mentally and physically capable of operating the powerchair with minimal risk of injury to themselves or
others. The risk assessment should include, but not be limited to:
• Entrapment
• Falling out of the powerchair
• Small adults (and children)
• Individuals who lack capacity
• Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities
• Very active occupants
• Unauthorised people with access to the powerchair
4.3 Contraindications
• The end user exceeds maximum weight capacity indicated in section 4.4
• The end user has postural support needs that are not addressed by the InstaFold™ Powerchair
• Inability to safely guide a power mobility device
Other contraindications may be relevant which are specific to an individual and / or care environment.
4.4 Powerchair Loading
The maximum user weight of the InstaFold™ Powerchair is: 120 kg (18.9 st) Maximum user weight is the sum of the user
mass and the mass of any ancillary attachments or accessories. Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Germany will not be held responsible for injury and / or damages resulting from
failure to observe weight capacities.
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• Warnings in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if disregarded could lead to injury or
death.
• Cautions in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if disregarded could lead to equipment
damage or failure.