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adults with special needs. To fully benefit from the options offered by this product please read this User Guide before use and
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Intended purpose
The device is a wheelchair for children and adults with
disabilities.
Indications
The device can be used by children and adults with
disabilities, who lack the ability to maintain a seated
position or move around without an assistive device. Thus,
the target group for the device is based on functional ability
and not a specific health condition or age.
The user is the person sitting in the device. The caregiver
is the person operating the device. Never leave the user
unattended in this device. Ensure permanent supervision
by a caregiver.
The use of the device will be discontinued more times
during the day where the user will be lying down, standing
or sitting in another assistive device or a conventional
product.
For transportation the device is suitable for children and
adults in the weight range of 22 kg to specified max user
weight for transportation.
Contra indications
There are no known contra indications
Precautions
Special attention should be given to the considerations
about the configuration of the product and the use of
accessories for users with limitation in their:
• Sensory functions and the sensation of pain consider
extra checks of the pressure caused by the support
provided by the device and its accessories.
• Movement function (e.g. experience involuntary
movements), consider using a device with a dynamic
backrest.
• Ability to maintain a seated position, use the product
with accessories (e.g. side supports, vests, belts or
arm supports and a tray).
• Ability to maintain the position of their head, consider
to use accessories or to use a product that provide
support to the positioning of the head.
Application areas
The product is for indoor and outdoor use
Enclosed tools:
• 4+5 mm Allen key
• 13 mm spanner
Declaration of Conformity
This product conforms to the requirements of the Medical
Devices Regulation (2017/745). Further, this product
conforms to the requirements according to:
• EN 12183
The CE mark must be removed when:
• Rebuilding the product
• Using the product outside the intended purpose and
declaration of conformity
• Using other than original R82 spare parts and fittings
When combining the device with other products, the
combination must not change the intended purpose
of the products or modify the products in such a way
that compliance with the applicable requirements may
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be affected. The person / company responsible for
the combination of the products must ensure that the
applicable requirements are fulfilled.
Applicable requirements examples:
• Alignment of user weight/mass of the combined seat
and base, approval for transportation in vehicles of
both products (ISO16840-4 for seat and ISO7176-19
for base)
• Material safety (biocompatibility, flammability),
mechanical safety (stability, squeezing hazards, inter
connection), electrical safety
Disposal
When a product reaches the end of its lifetime, it should
be separated by material type so that the parts can be
recycled or disposed of properly. If required, please contact
your local dealer for a precise description of each material.
Please contact your local authorities to be informed of
the options available for recycling in an environmentally-
friendly way.
Accessories and spare parts
The products from R82 can be supplied with a variety
of accessories including vests and belts which comply
with the needs of the individual user. Spare parts can be
ordered on request. Find the specific accessories on our
website or contact your local dealer for further information.
R82 Warranty
R82 offers a 2-year warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials and a 5-year warranty
on breakage of the metal frame caused by defects in
welds. The warranty would be adversely affected if the
customer's responsibility of servicing and/or maintenance
is not carried out according to the guidelines and intervals
prescribed by the supplier and/or stated in the User Guide.
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The lifetime of this product in normal use is 8 years if all
maintenance and servicing is carried out in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and demonstrably
recorded. The device may be reissued within its lifetime
The warranty is only granted in the country where the
product was purchased and if the product can be identified
by the serial number. The warranty does not cover
accidental damage, including damage caused by misuse or
neglect. The warranty does not extend to consumable items
e.g. tires or upholstery, which are subject to normal wear
and tear and need periodic replacement.
The warranty is null and void if other than original parts/
accessories are used, or if the product has not been
maintained, repaired or altered according to the guidelines
and intervals prescribed by the supplier and/or stated
in the User Guide. R82 reserves the right to inspect the
product being claimed for and the relevant documentation
before agreeing to the warranty claim, and to decide upon
whether to replace or repair the defective product. It is the
customer's responsibility to return the item being claimed
for under warranty to the address of purchase.
Presales information
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