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Safety
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this product must never be covered or removed and must
remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the product. Immediately replace or
repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols and instructions. Contact your local dealer for instructions.
If an adverse event occurs in connection with the device, the incident must be reported to your local
dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer forwards the informa-
tion to the manufacturer.
Caregiver
• Read the "User Manual" carefully before
use and keep it for future reference.
Incorrect use of this product may cause
serious injury to the user.
• Always use the correct lifting techniques
and aids for this purpose.
• Never leave the user unattended in this
product. Ensure permanent supervision by
a caregiver.
• Repairs/replacements must only be made
using new original R82 spare parts and
fittings and carried out in accordance
with the guidelines and service intervals
prescribed by the supplier.
• Settings and adjustments to the product
or accessories are only to be made by
persons who have read the user manual.
• Before the user is allowed to operate the
remote control, the user's cognitive state
must be assessed and considered to be
sufficient to operate it.
• There is a risk of loss of balance for the
user when using the tilt function. The seat
must only be tilted in a controlled manner.
• If there is any doubt as to the continued
safe use of your R82 product or if any
parts should fail, stop using the product
immediately and contact your local dealer
as soon as possible.
• Transportation of the product whilst the
user is in it is not allowed. It is allowed
to use the product with the user safely
strapped in it for transfers over short
distances. Do not cross any obstacles
during transfer.
• Ensure that moving parts do not squeeze
or trap body parts when adjusting them.
• Ensure that body parts are not trapped
in openings for mounting of supports/
accessories.
• Do not let children and youngsters play
with the handset.
• It is important to remove the transport
plastic bag before using the handset.
Cables must be placed in such a way that
users or carers cannot trip and injure
themselves.
• Be aware of any MAX mark indications
before adjustment.
• Use this product on a level surface without
any obstacles. Be aware of reduced
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maneuverability on slippery surfaces.
• When using on inclines, please refer to
the page with measurements.
• Observe the surface temperature on the
product, before placing a user in it. This
goes especially for users with insensitive
skin as they cannot feel heat or cold. If the
surface temperature is above 41°C then
allow the product to cool before use.
• Do not expose the gas spring to pressure
or high temperatures. DO NOT puncture.
• Only use the power unit within specified
working limits.
• Do not expose the piston rod to scratches
etc. - when adjusting the gas spring, it is
important to place a cloth between the tool
used and the piston rod.
• Ensure that the castors/wheels are fully
functional and secure before use.
• Activate the brakes before placing the user
into the product.
• Inspect the product and all of its
accessories and replace any worn out
parts before use.
• Ensure the stability of the product before
placing the user in it.
• Carry out all positional adjustments on the
product and accessories and ensure that
all knobs, screws and buckles are securely
fastened before use. Keep all tools out of
the reach of children.
User
• The height and tilt functions can be
operated by the user under the caregiver's
permanent supervision.
Product
• The power unit does not have a safety
stop.
• Do not attempt to repair any part of the
power unit.
• The foot support does not have a weight
bearing function and must only be used
for support.
• When the foot support is close to the
floor and the castors, the castors may be
unable to swivel.
• This device is tested for resistance to
ignition at level non-ignition in accordance
with applicable standards.
• The product might lose its resistance to
ignition if non-original R82 parts are used.
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