ProActiv LITTY 4you, Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions LITTY 4you 

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 Before using the product, ensure that the 

anti-tippers are in good working order. In this 
case, it must not be possible to swivel the anti-
tippers to the side when in operating position 
without having to unlock them first.  

 The lower edge of the anti-tipper wheels 

may not be any more than 5 cm from the 
ground. If a larger gap is required or neces-
sary, then you need to work with your thera-
pists and doctors to practice and learn to han-
dle the increased risk of tipping. 

 Due to environmental effects, it is possible 

that the properties and therefore secure at-
tachment of the push handle covers may 
change detrimentally. For this reason, it is 
important to check the handles are tightly fitted 
and fixed in position prior to use. If this should 
no longer be the case, then the push handles 
may not be used until they have been fixed

. 

 Every time before you use the product, 

make sure that the anti-tippers and push han-
dles are firmly attached and the quick-release 
axles on the caster and drive wheels are also 
securely locked in place. 

 Depending on its optional extras, the 

wheelchair may have folding /closing mecha-
nisms which pose a risk of crushing injuries 
(e.g. trapping your fingers). For this reason, 
please allow your specialist retailer to explain 
how to work these mechanisms and then have 
a go yourself under instruction.  

 If required, you can have a suitable waist 

belt fitted to your product. Please make sure 
that the waist belt is set up so that it does not 
have any negative impact on breathing, does 
not strangle you should you fall or tip out of the 
product and which you can easily remove 
yourself. 

12  Safety instructions - while driv-

ing / using 

 Please note that some parts of your prod-

uct can become extremely hot in at hot ambi-
ent temperatures (e.g. a sauna). This means 
that above 50°C, the product may be damaged 
and above 40°C there is already the risk of 
burns for the user, which should not be under-
estimated, particularly for people with impaired 
sensitivity. For this reason, the product should 
not be exposed to such extreme temperatures. 
PRO ACTIV cannot accept any liability or pro-
vide any warranty for personal injury and mate-
rial damage caused by such stresses. There 
are also certain risks that exist at extremely 
low temperatures, which can be minimised by 
wearing appropriately insulating clothes for 
example. 

 Before driving up or down slopes or hills 

with the product, you should be proficient in the 
safe handling of the product on the flat. 

 Use particular caution when approaching 

stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas. 

 When driving round a bend, reduce your 

speed to a minimum. 

 Please note that the knee lever wheel lock 

which your product is fitted with is a parking 
brake which may only be applied when the 
product is at a standstill. This is not a service 
brake which is suitable for reducing speed. 

 Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.) 

to the product. 

 When driving on areas which are used for 

pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted 
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a 
sufficient distance (if possible the width of a 
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles 
and other road users. 

 Avoid driving on unpaved or loose sur-

faces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud, 
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).