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70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL
WARNING - SEATING RESTRAINTS
It is the obligation of your dealer and health care
professionals who are advising you to determine if you
require a seating restraint or positioning system in order
to ensure that you can safely operate your wheelchair.
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a
wheelchair.
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice. The most recent documents,
updates and the latest version of this Owner’s Manual
are available on www.motioncomposites.com.
4. Before use
4.1 General WARNING
Your PLATINE wheelchair has been designed by
professionals with the latest carbon fiber (aluminum)
technologies in mind. DO NOT TRY TO MODIFY THE
FRAME BY ANY MEANS. THE FRAME MAY BE
SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE EVENT OF DRILLING
AND GRINDING, THUS VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
Only use Motion Composites approved and designed
clamps and accessories on your PLATINE wheelchair.
DO NOT use while under the influence of alcohol or medication
or drugs. This may impair your ability to operate the wheelchair.
Please consult your physician regarding the use of your
medication.
The wheelchair is not intended for visually impaired people.The
user needs to be mentally and physically suitable to drive the
wheelchair.
CAUTION
Extreme temperatures
Risk of hypothermia or burns on wheelchair parts.
Some parts of the wheelchair can become extremely
hot or cold due to extreme temperatures.
Do not expose the product to any extreme
temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight, sauna, extreme cold)
in order to prevent injuries by contact with some parts
of the wheelchair.
4.1.1 Safety Inspections and Maintenance
It is important to keep your wheelchair in proper working
condition.
1.
A LWAYS inspect and maintain your Motion Composites
wheelchair strictly in accordance with the instructions and
charts in Chapter 10.4 General Maintenance and Chapter 13
Safety Inspection Checklist.
2. If you detect a problem in the course of your inspections or
maintenance, ALWAYS have the chair serviced or repaired to
correct the problem before using the chair.
3.
A LWAYS have your wheelchair completely inspected and
serviced by an authorized Motion Composite certified
technician at least once a year.
4.
A LWAYS perform your safety inspections and any
maintenance or adjustments while the chair is unoccupied
(unless this Manual expressly states otherwise).
4.1.2 Motor Vehicle Safety
Motion Composites wheelchairs not equipped with an
anchorage system provided by Motion Composites are
NOT designed to be used as seats in a motorized
vehicle. When traveling, you must ensure that the
wheelchair meets the safety standards of the countries where
you are traveling in motor vehicle seats.
It is always best to transfer in the seat of the vehicle. If the
wheelchair is not equipped with a certified anchor and tie-down
system, NEVER sit in your wheelchair while you are in a moving
vehicle (bus, car, van, truck, boat, Train, etc.). In the event of
an accident or sudden stop, you may be ejected from the
wheelchair. The seat belt of the wheelchair will not protect you
from injury and may even cause it.
A LWAYS sit securely attached in the seat of the vehicle or
wheelchair before the vehicle starts moving.
A LWAYS attach in a vehicle a seat approved system with
the appropriate transit restraint system (s) (in the case of a
motorized vehicle, lap / shoulder belt, in an airplane a lap belt,
etc.).
NEVER transport your wheelchair in the front seat of a vehicle.
Vehicle movements may cause the wheelchair to tip and
interfere with the ability of the driver to control the vehicle.
When transporting your wheelchair in a moving vehicle,
A LWAYS secure your wheelchair so that it cannot roll or tip. In
most cases, the safest alternative is to place the wheelchair in
the trunk of the vehicle.
NEVER use a wheelchair that has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident. Any wheelchair that has been involved in a
motor vehicle accident could be damaged in a non-apparent
manner and may cause malfunctions in use.
If you ignore these warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and cause serious injury, serious injury
to others or damage to the wheelchair.
4.1.3 Acclimating to your new wheelchair
Each wheelchair is a unique piece of medical equipment.
Whether you are a new wheelchair user or have years
of experience, you MUST take the time to acclimate to
the wheelchair before you begin riding. Start slowly and
take the time to learn the handling, maneuvering and
ride characteristics of this chair.
4.1.4 Note to users
The PLATINE wheelchair is a manually operated device
intended to be used as a means of mobility for persons
restricted to a sitting position. It is not indicated for the
pediatric population.
Carefully read the instructions in this manual before using
or servicing your wheelchair. If you have any questions or
difficulties understanding the following instructions, please
contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a
Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact
information on previous page).
4.1.5 Important WARNING when using the
stroller-handle
The stroller-handle is not designed to lift or pull the
weight of user in the wheelchair. It’s designed to push
and guide the wheelchair user.
Lifting or pulling the weight of the user in the wheelchair
could initiate the breakage of the push-handle and
cause serious injury.
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