General; About This Manual; Intended Use - Invacare DOLOMITE Futura Manuel D'utilisation

DOLOMITE®Futura™ DOLOMITE®Symphony™

1 General

1.1 About this manual

This User Manual contains important information about
your product. In order to ensure safety when using the
product, read the User Manual carefully and follow the
safety instructions.
The person who prescribes the product or who is otherwise
responsible for the user must ensure that the product is
suitable for the user. The user shall be instructed how to
use the product. This includes the use of the features and
the restrictions in use. The user shall also be notified of the
warnings for use given in the user manual.
Symbols in this manual
In this User Manual warnings are indicated by symbols.
The warning symbols are accompanied by a heading that
indicates the severity of the danger.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in damage to property if it is not avoided.
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Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and
information for efficient, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date
of this product is stated in the CE declaration
of conformity.

1.2 Intended use

The walking aid is intended for support and improvement
of a limited walking ability. The user's remaining walking
ability needs to be sufficient for leaving the home, for usual
daily activities and for participating in social life without
endangering themselves or others.
The walking aid is intended to support a person during
walking and may also serve as a resting seat. Furthermore
the walking aid is intended to carry a load, either in a
specially designed basket or on a tray.
The walking aid is not intended for use by persons with
severe equilibrium disorders or functional perceptual
disorders.
Permissible operating conditions and locations
The walking aid is only intended for use indoors, in living or
public areas, or outdoors. The walking aid is not to be used
under water in e.g. pools or open-air bath, neither in hot
areas as e.g. saunas.
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