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1
Preface
1.1
Introduction
With the Solstice Comfort wheelchair, you have pur-
chased a product manufactured in accordance with the
latest state of the art technology and with regard to max-
imum operating comfort.
During the construction and selection of materials, great
value has been placed on simple operation and long serv-
ice life.
A variety of useful accessories rounds off the range to the
Solstice Comfort series.
This operating manual presumes that the suitability of the
user for Solstice Comfort usage has been discussed with
a doctor, therapist and/or specialised dealer prior to op-
eration.
This operating manual will familiarise you with the func-
tions of the Solstice Comfort and, in addition, describes
• operation,
• care and maintenance,
• repair.
The wheelchair version shown is only intended to explain
operation, and may vary from the version available on
site.
The manual has been drawn up using information availa-
ble at the time of printing with regard to the construction
and operation of the Solstice Comfort.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical
improvements.
If you have any questions regarding the Solstice Comfort,
please contact your Days Healthcare specialised dealer
(see dealer stamp on the back cover).
1.2
Information regarding this operat-
ing manual
Thoroughly read the entire operating manual prior to us-
ing the wheelchair!
Ensure that:
• the operating manual is read by all people who drive,
care for and service the wheelchair.
• all people who drive, care for, service or repair the
wheelchair have access to the operating manual at
any time.
Any damage resulting from nonobservance of this oper-
ating manual is excluded from the warranty.
Solstice Comfort – 15.09.2010
1.3
Symbols used in this operating man-
ual
This operating manual contains the following symbols
which are used to show you specific risks when dealing
with the product or information on how to simplify han-
dling.
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety information which notifies
you of hazards when dealing with the product.
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety information which notifies
you of crushing and pinch point hazards when dealing
with the product.
Note
Under this symbol, you will find useful information on
handling the product.
Next to this symbol, you will find a list of tools
needed to perform the work described.
2
Safety
2.1
Safety information
2.1.1
Safety information – General
Risk of accidents!
• Never use the wheelchair if your driving ability is im-
paired due to the consumption of medication or alco-
hol.
• Only use the wheelchair for its intended purpose.
• Only use the wheelchair when it is in perfect working
order.
• In the event of any defects/breakdowns, stop (using)
the wheelchair immediately and secure it against un-
authorised use.
• It is imperative that you have all malfunctions affect-
ing the function and safety of the wheelchair rectified
immediately.
• Observe the maximum load capacity (see page 17).
• Only use accessories and spare parts authorised by
Days Healthcare.
• The wheelchair is only authorised for the transport of
one person.
• The wheelchair is not a toy!
Please ensure that children do not use the wheelchair
as a toy.