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.
Any adverse event in relation to the device must be reported to your local dealer and the national com-
petent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to manufacturer.
Caregiver
• Read the "User Guide" carefully before use
and keep it for future reference. Incorrect
use of this product may cause serious
injury to the user
• This product contains small parts which
could present a choking hazard if removed
from their intended placing
• 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
• Repair/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.
• 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 does 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 need to be placed in such a way
that users or carers cannot trip and injure
themselves.
Environment
• Observe the surface temperature on the
product, before placing an user in it. This
goes especially for users with insensitive
skin as they cannot feel the heat. If the
surface temperature is above 41°C then
allow the product to cool before use
• Use this product on a level surface without
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any obstacles. Be aware of reduced
maneuverability on slippery surfaces
• When using on inclines, please refer to
measurements
User
• If the user is close to the max. load
limit and/or has a lot of involuntary
movements, e.g. rocking, a larger size
with a higher max. load or a different R82
product should be considered
• When changing user, clean the product
and disinfect it if necessary. Carry out
necessary adjustments after cleaning.
Product
• 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
• Activate the brakes before placing the user
into the product
• Ensure the stability of the product is
maintained before placing the user in it
• Ensure the castors are fully-functional and
secure before use
• Inspect the product and all of its
accessories and replace any worn out
parts before use
• Do not expose the gas spring to pressure
or high temperatures. DO NOT puncture
• Do not expose the piston rod to scratches
etc. It is important to use a cloth or the
like, if tools are used to adjust the gas
spring
• The power unit does not have a safety stop
• Do only use the power unit within specified
working limits
• Do not attempt to repair any part of the
power unit.
• This product is tested for resistance to
ignition at level non-ignition in accordance
with EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2
• The product might lose its flame resistant
characteristics if using other than original
R82 cushioning
• This product is not to be occupied in
a motor vehicle. The user must be
positioned in a vehicle seat and the
product must be stored in a luggage
compartment
• The user must not occupy the product
while it is being transported into or out of a
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