Wolturnus Active Wheelchair Manual 2019
Safety
2.4 Safety Requirements for Transport, Assembly and Storage
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Only suitable lifting gear may be used when transporting the wheelchair.
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The A-Run comfort wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the required requirements for trans
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porting aids. Attachment must only be done with the attached fixing eyes (see section 5). Only in special
cases and only when using safety and fastening systems provided by Wolturnus, may the A-Run comfort
wheelchair be used as a seat in motor vehicles meant for the disabled.
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Always activate the brakes when being transported by lifting platforms in buses, trains or other similar si
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tuations where the wheelchair must be stationary.
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As far as possible, the wheelchair must be placed in the middle of the platform and all components such as
tip fuses or the like must be free from areas where there is a risk of squeezing during transport.
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When adjustments or modifications are made, tighten all moveable parts such as screws and nuts according
to the regulations.
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We recommend that, when transported by the vehicle, the user is transferred to the vehicle’s fully-installed
seats as far as possible and tightened with the vehicle’s own safety devices. If this is not possible and the A-
Run comfort wheelchair must be used as a seat by the user during transport, approved attachment anchors
must be fitted in the vehicle.
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The seat position must not be changed during transport, as this may cause the wheelchair to fall over.
2.5 Safety Requirements in Usage
• The user and his assistants are always obliged to make sure that the wheelchair and its safety features are
in good and safe condition before being used.
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A-Run comfort wheelchair must be inspected at least once a year for malfunction and driving safety by a
specialist authorized by Wolturnus A/S.
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If any malfunctions, defects or other conditions that can lead to personal injury are observed, the wheel
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chair must be taken out of service immediately.
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Before using the A-Run comfort wheelchair, all necessary mechanical adjustments (setting of seat, acces
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sories, etc.) must be performed in accordance with the user’s individual requirements and abilities. These
settings may only be made by specialists authorized by Wolturnus A/S.
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The maximum load for the A-Run comfort wheelchair is 120 kg. This load must not be exceeded.
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The wheelchair’s tire must be checked visually before use to ensure that the tire thickness is sufficient and
that the tires are fitted with the correct tire pressure. Correct tire pressure can be read on the side of the
tire.
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When the wheelchair is used on public roads, the user is subject to the applicable traffic rules.
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It is advised not to use the wheelchair on slippery surfaces (such as ice) and on very rough surfaces (like
gravel and pebble).
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When getting in and out of the wheelchair, the user’s full weight should not be placed on the footrest or
armrests. These cannot bear full body weight.
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If the wheelchair overturns, there is a risk of personal injury! Before driving on slopes or crossing obstacles,
a tilted seat should be returned to the basic position and the backrest should be brought to normal upright
position.
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Directional shift must only be done at reduced speed.
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When lifting the wheelchair do only grap the frame. Never grab the footrest or armrest to lift the wheel
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chair.
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The wheelchair must not be exposed to extreme temperatures or high or chlorine-based humidity (eg sau
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na or swimming pool).
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The surface temperature of the wheelchair may rise if it is exposed to high heat, such as strong sunlight for
an extended period of time. Likewise, there is a risk of undercooling in extreme cold.
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